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FIRE SERVICE AND GENERAL FIRE SAFETY TOPICS => Fire Safety => Topic started by: Animal on February 17, 2015, 12:40:13 PM

Title: Fire sprinklers in flats
Post by: Animal on February 17, 2015, 12:40:13 PM

You may all like to see the latest news from Southampton regarding sprinklers in flats:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-31501443

Title: Re: Fire sprinklers in flats
Post by: John Webb on February 18, 2015, 10:00:38 AM

I am a bit mystified by the comment near the end that wiring needs to be 'in metal trunking'. My understanding of the changes to the "Wiring Regs" is that the cable must be secured by fastenings that will not allow it to collapse in fire conditions. That doesn't rule out PVC trunking - just that you must use metal clips through the trunking to secure the cable(s) to the wall/ceiling and not rely only on the trunking to hold it in place.

Title: Re: Fire sprinklers in flats
Post by: wee brian on February 18, 2015, 01:38:18 PM

You're right John. The press have never been noted for their accuracy.