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1 to 4 storeys Shared house type HMOs Grade D: LD3 coverage – smoke detectors in circulation spaces forming part of escape routes + smoke detection in lounges and basements containing a risk (interlinked); heat detectors in kitchens |
Grade D: a system of one or more mains-powered smoke (or heat) alarms each with integral battery standby supply. These are designed to operate in the event of mains failure and therefore could be connected to the local lighting circuit rather than an independent circuit at the dwelling's main distribution board. There is no control panel. |
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5 or more storeys Shared house type HMOs Grade A: LD2 coverage – smoke detectors in circulation spaces forming part of escape routes + in all rooms or areas which present a high fire risk "risk rooms" such as bedrooms |
Grade A: a fire detection and alarm system that is designed and installed in accordance with the recommendations of BS 5839. This comprises a system of electrically operated smoke and/or heat detectors which are linked to a control panel. The control panel must conform to current BS 5839: part 4 (or equivalent). In general the system must incorporate manual call points which should be located next to final exits, and, in larger multi-storey properties, on each landing. The alarm signal must achieve sound levels of not less than 65dB (A) in all accessible parts of the building and not less than 75dB (A) at all bed-heads when all doors are shut, to arouse sleeping persons. |
| Manual break glass call points must be provide on exit doors and on each landing area within the property | |
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Bedsit HMOs 1 to 2 storeys Mixed system: Grade D: LD2 coverage in the common areas and heat detectors in bedsits (interlinked); Grade D smoke alarm in each bedsit (not interlinked) |
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Bedsit HMOs 3 or more storeys Mixed system: Grade A: LD2 coverage in the common areas and heat detectors in bedsits (interlinked); Grade D smoke alarm in each bedsit (not interlinked)
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| All smoke detectors to be optical beam devices | |
| Heat detectors provided within any kitchen or room which has cooking facilities provided. All heat detectors to be rate of rise temperature type | |
| Provide a certificate of design, installation and commissioning |