Setting out the government’s plans to introduce planning gateway one, delivering one of Dame Judith Hackitt’s recommendations, the changes define the need to have a fire statement produced when applying for Planning Permission for any relevant building from 1st August 2021.🔥
See link below.
See how a typical design process and Fire Safety correspond with RIBA stages.
Bare in mind London will introduce the need for a Fire Statement at the early stages of project development. https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/draft_guidance_sheet_fire_statements_d12_b_070720_web.pdf
The main difference between a standard Sprinkler System and a Water Mist system is the amount of water produced. Water damage can be worse then fire damage to certain properties so a Water Mist system can be the preferred option.
Depending on the circumstances, some insurance companies will only accept Sprinkler Systems where the Contractor can produce a LPS 1048 Certificate where a Misting Installation will not provide this.
The benefits of a Water Mist system are as follows:
Reduced amount of water required to control a fire.
Reduced plant space for pump and tank.
Reduced pipe sizes throughout the building.
The benefits of a Sprinkler System:
A LPS 1048 Certificate of compliance is produced.
BS EN 12845 is much more onerous and explains in detail about how the design should be.
Professor Jose Torero examines the complex nature of fire.
Have a look at the article above as to how to make sure you are prepared for the new changes RIBA are putting in place. The guide has been created for RIBA members in order to maintain their professional competency in health and safety.
‘The Way Ahead’ outlines the proposed changes and mandatory competencies that are to be introduced, RIBA is looking for feedback on the proposal to ensure it will achieve what it intends to. The tests will become mandatory by the end of 2022.
have a look at this video to see how…
Architects, In case you missed it, RIBA is setting the scene to introduce new tests for you, including Fire Safety.
The new rules will involve testing architects knowledge on health and safety with a focus on fire safety with the hope it will rebuild public confidence in the industry after the Grenfell fire in 2017.
Read more about ‘the way ahead’ here: https://lnkd.in/e4VWuBw
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is looking to find out whether it provides sufficient guidance for modern common building situations.
Have a look at their survey here: https://bre.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aXVp53rI9x6H07r
