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Install a Sprinkler System These are recommended in properties where there is a significant risk of arson, or to compensate where it is difficult to provide adequate structural fire integrity i.e. lis

Intumescent fire hoods INSTALLING RECESSED LUMINAIRES IN CEILINGS by Bill Allan THE IEE receives a number of enquiries from designers and installers and others regarding the application of Regulation

Seal gaps and voids Infill all gaps between walls, walls and ceilings, gaps around pipes penetrating walls and ceilings, gaps around fire-resisting doorsets with suitable intumescent filler or sealant

FIRE RESISTING SCREEN & DOOR across the STAIRCASE Construct a fire resisting screen across the ……. floor landing to separate the ……. floor from the accommodation below. The screen is to have a min

SPANDREL (upgrade to 60 minutes) Upgrade the existing spandrel between basement and ground floors to provide a minimum standard of fire resistance of 60 minutes. The protection is to be provided on th

SPANDREL (upgrade to 30 minutes) Upgrade or renew the existing spandrel between basement and ground floors to provide a minimum standard of fire resistance of 30 minutes. The protection is to be provi

SECTION E - PROTECTION WITHIN BASEMENT AND FIRE RESISTING SCREEN ACROSS STAIRCASE

SOFFIT (repair cracked lath and plaster to 30 minutes) Rake out the crack(s) in the plaster to the soffit to the # specify exact position #, key to receive new plaster, remove any loose or otherwise d

SOFFIT (Take down and renew to 60 minutes) Take down the existing soffit to the # specify exact position/room #. Construct a new soffit having a minimum fire resistance of 60 minutes, using appro

PROVIDE 30 MINUTE PROTECTION TO CELLAR CEILING (general clause) Carry out all works necessary to ensure the ceiling throughout the cellar has a minimum fire resistance of 30 minutes. Provide and fix 1