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Charles Houston
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Thanks for this - the premises is assessed as low-normal and the automatic device will default to open on activation of the AFA
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Charles Houston
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I am installing an auotmatic door opening devise on the main double door entrance to a sheltered accommodation block for the convienence of wheelchair users. Is it permissible to have the doors open in rather than out.
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Charles Houston
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will this apply to common parts of blocks of flats?
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Charles Houston
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I was under the impression that EU regulations on fire extinguishers EN3 was introduced in 1996, requiring all units to be signal red in colour with coloured band signifying the type of extinguisher.
Black CO2 could remain in service until 2006 and blue dry powder could remain in service until 2016 before they had to be replaced.
Why does Lindas' service company test DP Exts on the street anyway? The discharge test can be carried out by discharging contents into a special bag to prevent atmospheric contamination.
After inspection of the valve assembly etc, etc, the original charge can be returned to the unit or, if 'dozed', a fresh charged. But Hi, Linda, if you're happy ...
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Charles Houston
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The trouble is that owners don't know how many; what type and how old their portable fire equipment is. It's not difficult to make a mini-file on each and every extinguisher, give it a number. Service contracts change over the life of an extinguisher and it's important that duty-holders can stand over their fire protection measures - especially in front of a judge.
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