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Hi all, question around Refuge Points / Temporary Waiting Spaces. Firstly are these the same ?. I have always used the term "Refuge Points" however on looking for the specification of these (Building Standards Technical Handbook 2023) it makes reference to Temporary Waiting Spaces, just wo...

Thanks for the comment witsd, I,m intrigued “If their job role means that they are never going to go into the part of the building that hasn't been adapted”. As this is a means of escape they may well never go into this part of the building normally, however if there is a fire and this is their only...

With the winter coming a lot if premises/offices are introducing portable heaters. Appreciate there should be strict guidance on using these however I have had conflicting information around what is the “safest”. Portable convection heater or portable oil filled heater. I was always told the oil fil...

Perhaps cover up the vent and if there is a requirement for ventilation into the cupboard install an intumescent air transfer grill, this would allow ventilation whilst maintaining fire/smoke in the cupboard ??. Just a thought

Hi wistsd, they aren't metal or composite, they certainly look like solid wooden Fire Doors ??

Hi hoping for some guidance around "Reasonable Adjustments in the Workplace". In particular when modifications have been made to enable persons normal access/egress into a premises. The question I have is that some part of the same workplace (Building) have incorporated reasonable adjustme...

Apologies back onto Fire Doors, didn't wish to start a new thread, so piggybacked on this one. Fire Doors in a commercial building: Documentation outlines intumescent strips / smoke seals and state that Fire Doors MUST have these to be classed as a Fire Door. I have however come across many Fire Doo...

Thanks for the feedback and comment, definitely food for thought when completing a FRA

C.S.Todd has just issued 2024 programme for FRA courses, 5 courses in Surrey & 1 course in Edinburgh. Website provides further details

https://www.cstodd.co.uk/our-services/t ... nt-course/

Hi looking for some thoughts/guidance if possible. Came across fire doors in a basement storeroom corridor and storage room Fire doors with corrugated steel covering all the Fire Doors The rationale I,m assuming is to protect the Fire Doors and storage rooms Fire Doors from damage caused from moving...

Hi all just thought I would share my good news, received my results today for NEBOSH Fire Safety & Risk Management passed with flying colours (Distinction), big thanks to the forum and all the assistance I received from all Cheers much appreciated.

Fusible plugs new one on me, must admit never heard of that not to say they don't have one though ???