| There must be adequate fire separation from any commercial areas of the building and any other residential parts of the building not linked by common entrances or stairways |
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| All walls or partitions achieve at least half hour fire resistance and be free from perforations |
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| Spotlights fitting within the ceiling must be fire rated spot lights |
Otherwise the ceiling becomes perforated and non-fire resistant |
| Timber studding constructed not less than 75mm x 50mm (3" by 2") not more than 600mm (2 feet) apart faced on both sides with 12.5mm (½ inch) plasterboard or other approved material must be used to achieve half hour fire resistance. Joints must be taped and the whole surface skimmed with plaster |
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| Remove any polystyrene tiles from ceilings to the common hallway or landing and kitchens. Make good the underlying surface with a plaster skim coat |
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| Line the loft hatch on the upper face with 12.5mm (½ inch) plasterboard or other approved material ensuring the hatch is a good fit within the surrounding frame |
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