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Reference Guide Fire Strategy

Note: If means of escape is required in both directions a manual door release mechanism

will be required on both sides on the door.

1.5.10 Final Exits

Final exit doors should be easily and immediately openable in a single action from the inside
without the use of a key. Where electrically operated doors are installed, the provisions of

the following section also apply.

Where a system exists for the securing of properties out of hours by the use of external
security, grills, gates or shutters, a robust management procedure must be introduced to

ensure that these securing devices are fully removed and secured in the open position whilst
the building is in use.

1.5.11 Electrically Powered Doors

Electrically powered doors, such as main entrance sliding doors, shall be interfaced with the

storewide fire alarm and detection system to fail safe open in the following circumstances:

• On operation of the fire alarm system,

• Loss of power or system error, or

• On operation of a manual door release mechanism.

1.5.12 Portable Firefighting Equipment

Portable firefighting equipment including portable fire extinguishers are not required to
satisfy the Building Regulations however are required to comply with duties under the

RR(FS)O. Portable fire extinguishers should the sited in accordance with BS 5306-8.

1.5.13 Internal Fire Spread (Linings)

Internal linings shall be classified as per the table below.

Location National Class European Class
Eg.
Brickwork, Blockwork, Plaster finishes (With
Small room <30m2 3 D-s3, d2
or without water based paint), Ceramic tiles
As above. Timber, Hardboard, Blockboard,
Other rooms 1 C-s3, d2 Heavy flock wallpapers, thermosetting
plastics, if flame retardant treated
As above if not flame retardant treated.
Other circulation spaces 0 B-s3, d2
Plywood and Polyesters

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