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FIRE SERVICE AND GENERAL FIRE SAFETY TOPICS => Fire Safety => Topic started by: GB on August 30, 2022, 04:55:08 PM

Title: 3500m2 Warehouse in Scotland
Post by: GB on August 30, 2022, 04:55:08 PM

Hi all,
it has been a while since i posted on this forum - good to see so many of the same names still around.
I have a warehouse with racked storage of items you would find in a typical chemist / beauty goods store.
The architect wants to use SBSA Technical Handbook Non Domestic however i am of the opinion that BS 9999 would be a better guidance document as it takes into account the fire load within its deliberations.
The issue of sprinklers or no sprinklers has been raised - under THB no sprinklers - BS 9999 would require sprinklers.
Can i get the forums view on whether i am being too cautious requesting sprinklers?
The TD's are 9 & 32m, Category L1 alarm (no voice alarm).
many thanks

Title: Re: 3500m2 Warehouse in Scotland
Post by: lyledunn on September 06, 2022, 03:27:14 PM

Can I ask what metric in 9999 requires sprinklers?

Title: Re: 3500m2 Warehouse in Scotland
Post by: AnthonyB on September 06, 2022, 08:55:55 PM

I can only assume the design requires a reduction in the actual risk profile in order have acceptable means of escape for which sprinklers are a method of doing so.

Title: Re: 3500m2 Warehouse in Scotland
Post by: GB on September 08, 2022, 04:23:01 PM

Occupancy Category A4 would need sprinklers to reduce to A3.
Vast amount of aerosols stored within caged area - not fire resisting construction.