Section 20 buildings

[Ashley Wood]

Can someone advise me as to what constitutes a section 20 building in London? Where does it fit within the RR(FS)O?

[AM]

From LDSA Guide, 1997.
(a)   A building with a storey or part of a storey with a height greater than 30m; or
(b)   A building with a storey or part of a storey with a height greater than 25m with an area greater than 930m2; or
(c)   A building of warehouse class, or a building or part of a building used for the purpose of trade or manufacture exceeding 7,100m3 in extent, unless it is divide by division walls in such a manner that no division exceeds 7,100m3.
The guidance is supposed to be overhauled in the near future, to be in line with Building Regulations.

[wee brian]

Completely unconected with the RRFSO

[AM]

Completely unconected with the RRFSO

True, the focus is to prevent large fires before the fire service attend, but does Article 17(6): maintenence of facilities provided under other enactments apply? So, even though operational fire-fighters are not relevant persons under the FSO, fire-fighting provisions provided under local acts/building regs should be maintained in good working order?

[wee brian]

True - assuming they are for the safety of fire fighters - its never what you'd call clear

[Ashley Wood]

I am trying to obtain a copy of 'Fire Safety in Section 20 Buildings' but it is out of print. Anyone know where I can get a copy?

[AnthonyB]

I have an electronic copy of the LDSA guide for s20, PM me and I'll forward it on friday

[Ashley Wood]

AnthonyB, you have post.