Sheltered Housing Level of Detection

[Robbie P]

I was wondering if anyone could provide any assistance with my interpretation of the government guidance for fire risk assessments in sleeping accommodation.
Regarding sheltered accommodation it states L2 to the common areas and Grade C LD 2 or 3 system for the dwellings.
I am providing an FRA for a ground and first floor building with three escape stairs. How I interpret the L2 system is for corridors and for communal rooms off example lounge, laundry rooms and areas of risk such as switch room etc.  But not the dwellings these being  flats as they are covered by Grade C LD 2 or 3 system, in my case linked to a warden call.

Many thanks in advance

Rob

[AnthonyB]

Without seeing plans of the system coverage I can't be 100%, but it sounds like what you have described in situ is what the guidance is describing.

[CivvyFSO]

Robbie

What you describe is also what is generally in place as standard in sheltered housing schemes. (Just to add that L2 also has detection in the stairs, and any stair lobbies) What you should maybe also consider is what that L2 system actually does... i.e. Does it sound an alert throughout the building, thus evacuating people from where they should be safe? Or does it just alert a warden/monitoring station?

The suitability of a stay put policy is not covered in any level of detail in the CLG guide, and the justification of such a policy (or otherwise) would probably form a large part of any risk in the building.