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fume extraction outlets near external fire exits

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Mike Kane
Member - 117 posts
31 Aug 2010 10:44AM

Hello Carolann,

external fire exits must have a minimum of 1.8 metres of fire resisting construction around them, to prevent any fire impinging upon the escape route. Final exits should be sited so that they are clear of any risk from fire and smoke from basement vents, openings or other similar risks.

Regards

Mike Kane


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Martin Riley
Member - 584 posts
29 Aug 2010 12:18PM

Carolann, local exhaust ventilation comes under COSHH Regulations 2002. Go to the HSe website and you can obtain a huge amount of information on the subject. It can go in depth, dependant upon what substances are being vented.


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Carolann Barber
Member - 4 posts
27 Aug 2010 10:31AM

Thank you. Could you point me in the direction of the legislation please so that I can check the height the LEV should be located and how far away from the door it should be.


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Martin Riley
Member - 584 posts
26 Aug 2010 7:32PM

LEV's are normally located at a specific height so fumes are expelled into the air away from people.


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Carolann Barber
Member - 4 posts
25 Aug 2010 1:49PM

I seem to remember that there is a law relating to fume extraction outlets not being placed near external fire exits but I can't find any information. Can anybody help please.


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