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Reference Guide Fire Strategy

• On operation of the fire alarm system,

• Loss of power or system error, or

• On operation of a manual door release mechanism.

1.4.12 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.

1.4.13 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
1.4.14 B3 – Internal Fire Spread Structure

The fire resistance levels in the following sections are specified in terms of R/E/I, where R, E

and I correspond to the following and are measured in minutes:

R – Loadbearing Capacity,

E – Integrity, and

I – Insulation.
Fire resistance requirements shall satisfy either BS 476 or the relevant European Standard

(i.e. BS EN 1364, 1365 or 1365).

1.4.15 Party Walls

Where walls are shared with adjacent tenancies these are required to achieve the relevant
fire resistance as recommended in Approved Document B (minimum 60/60/60). This

requirement increases dependent on the height of the building in which the demise is
situated.

1.4.16 Compartment Floors

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