ground breaking project to install automatic fire sprinklers

[Tom W]

"In a recently published report to the Secretary of State For Communities & Local Government the Chief Fire & Rescue Adviser, commenting on issues arising from the 2009 Lakanal House fire (2009)said: “it is not considered practical or economically viable to make a requirement for the retrospective fitting of fire suppression systems to all current high-rise residential buildings”.

On August 30th an innovative national pilot project, managed by the UK's sprinkler trade association, BAFSA began and will address this report head on ."

http://www.means-of-escape.com/articles/784/taking-the-initiative-ground-breaking-project-to-install-automatic-fire-sprinklers-in-existing-sheffield-tower-block-whilst-residents-remain-in-their-homes/

Interesting read and great timing considering the new guidance has just been published!

[AnthonyB]

Note that it's Housing Association with full right of access for maintenance. The same brigade are cursing the use of sprinklers in another high rise in Sheffield because there is no access for maintenance as flats are sold off not rented & it's a legal minefield!

Considering the occupancy in the HA flats it does seem a good plan