Posted By Junebug Good day, Could you please advise on the issue below: It has come to my attention that we will soon be leasing a building that apparently has the following: A fire detection system in the common parts i.e. alarm, smoke heads etc The area we will be responsible for is sort of attached to the main building, but does not have a detection system in place, there is no alarm system etc etc Budget has been requested to remedy this in our area, but apparently if it gets slashed it doesn't matter because 'there is nowhere in the regs that states that we must have a detection system in place.' Please advise, I am not sure I agree with this at all, I just don't see how this can be possible. Am I overreacting? If you need more info just let me know. Many thanks.

Posted By Swis It's not the regs but a british standard which suggests haveing a detection system...

Posted By Messy Shaw Actually the Regs do say you need fire detection 'if appropriate'. By that it means if appropriate to the risks and circumstances present in the premises and definitely NOT if appropriate to your budget!!!!! (if that were the case, hardly any buildings would have fire alarms or any FS provision!) As has been said, only a full FRA will be able to determine what is required RR(FS)O 2005 Article 13... Fire-fighting and fire detection 13. —(1) Where necessary (whether due to the features of the premises, the activity carried on there, any hazard present or any other relevant circumstances) in order to safeguard the safety of relevant persons, the responsible person must ensure that— (a) the premises are, to the extent that it is appropriate, equipped with appropriate fire-fighting equipment and with fire detectors and alarms