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