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Continuing the responses from England's Fire and Rescue Services on Fire Risks and Sleeping Accommodation.
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Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service
Mr Wilkinson
Verbal 11/08/08
Manchester are looking for compliance in line with the guidance.
So that would appear to mean a hard wired connected alarm system.
as listed here:
http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/fire/pdf/144236.pdf
either and LD 2 or 3 depending on the establishment size.
Mr Wilkinson did advise me that it was now possible to purchase a
radio alarm system (so no cable wiring required) which was British
Standard approved and complied with BS5839-1.
(I tracked down a Company which specialises in this type of system
http://www.emsgroup.co.uk/ bit I have no idea yet prices, could be
expensive).
Editor Comment
Looking hard at the businesses Risk Assessment
Will advise on exact requirements on the strength of the Assessment.
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Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Andy Perry Group Manager
Letter: 11/08/08
Sleeping accommodation considered 'high risk'
Supportive in helping businesses adjust to change
Procedure are in place to ensure their (Shropshire Fire and Rescue)
actions are fair, proportionate and necessary.
Require Fire Risk Assessment to determine risk for each premises.
Suggest recording significant Assessment findings
Editor Comment
Really doesn't do a lot to answer the questions I asked
I think the worst scenario is what is inferred but
Appear to want to work with B&B Owners.
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London Fire Service
Ron Dobson
Letter 11/08/08
Letter passing on my letter to Assistant Commissioner Max Hood for a response.
Editor Comment
When it arrives that letter will replace this.
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Oxfordshire Fire & Rescue Service
Patrick Rosum
email: 13/08/08
Dear Mr Parkin,
I refer to your letter dated 3 August 08 concerning the above, address to the Chief Fire Officer, who has asked me to reply on his behalf.
Your letter comes at an opportune time, as we are awaiting the publication by Communities and Local Government (CLG) of a document on this subject, to be entitled;
Fire safety for smaller B&B's, self-catering holiday and similar accommodation
it is anticipated that this will take into consideration the special circumstances relating to the fire safety measures for these smaller types of premises that perhaps do not require the full measures detailed in the existing CLG documents.
As soon as we receive the document, we will forward a copy to you.
In the mean time, should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Editor Comment
An interesting development confirmed by another Service
Suggests that ALL the previous requirements may NOT be required.
I wonder what the new guidance will say?
BE ASSURED IT WILL BE HERE ON BANDBOWNER.COM WITHIN
24 HOURS OF BEING PUBLISHED
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