Posted By John Mac Carthy

All

Can someone advise me where it is clarified as a prescriptive requirement to have emergency lighting in a building and neon directional signage, thank you.

Overview:
It’s an old building which is due for demolition in approximately three years time. The building is a store for clothing mainly with some offices; the store also houses flammables adjacent, albeit in an intrinsic store, to usual 'EX' rating etc.
It doesn't have any emergency lighting or neon signage; do I need to have it updated considering the lifespan of the building?

Thanks

John

JohnMacCarthy25@yahoo.com

Posted By John Mac Carthy
Steve

Occupancy levels - 10 permanent with anything up to 100 bodies gaining access for stores issues.
Building is occupied - normal office hours 8am-5pm M-F.
What are the ignition sources - flammable materials storage - external, internal - cardboard and general clothing.
What does your Fire RA - not completed by me and a copy is awaited?

I'm trying to find clarity whether or not it must be brought up to date?

Posted By John A Wright
John M,

Ignition sources - this means are there any naked flames (e.g. in boilers, cookers, tools), sources of sparks, heaters, very hot surfaces, hot processes, electrical appliances that might be faulty?

John W

Posted By John A Wright
John W,

Whether your boiler is serviced or not it still has a flame, so it's an ignition source :o)

You mentioned flammables. Do you mean flammable liquids, gases?

or did you mean combustibles: paper, cardboard, textiles?

They are all regarded as fuel anyway.

Let's not go through the whole process of fire risk assessemnt here, I suggest you check out the free on-line guides at the HSE site.


John W

Posted By Ron Hunter
John,

Just a suggestion, with a little bit of planning it should be possible to salvage the investment components and take it with you when you move, or else sell second hand.
Either way, you've no option, although there is no requirement for "neon" lighting.