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A question to the fire experts out there.
We have our main distribution board located within our office area, the db is partially enclosed with a stud wall. However there is no fire rated door/walls in place to fully enclose the board.
Im looking for requirements that stipulate the db must be located within a fire rated room? is this the case or is it suitable to leave it as it is??
Thanks in advance
Paul
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I don't see an issue located where it is distribution boards are often within working environments (think of your house there not in fire proof enclosures). main reason for enclosing in cupboards would be to prevent unauthorised access especially on high amps systems.
so long as the system is maintained every 5-10 yrs there would be no reason to believe it should catch fire. i would say there are greater fire risks in the office.It's more likely an electrical appliances are to catch fire than the distribution board so long as it is to modern standard.
phil
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As long as it can easily be recognised for what it is with easy access to it there should be no problem.
Just ensure there are no flammable/combustible materials in close proximity and have a CO2 extinguisher handy.
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If it is on a protected route (or maybe within a disabled refuge) I would expect 30min F/R, but otherwise (in a low risk office environment) it shouldn't be an issue
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Thanks guys for the imput, much appreciated.
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