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Polystyrene ceiling tiles
fatboyonadiet
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Are these a fire hazard and are they allowed in a rented property?
A friend has got them in his and the letting agent didn't mention them (he forgot to ask as well), but I'm sure they're not allowed - are they?
A friend has got them in his and the letting agent didn't mention them (he forgot to ask as well), but I'm sure they're not allowed - are they?
2p off is still 2p off!
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Yes they'll burn quite happily and fast, but there's no law that says whether you're allowed them or not. Particularly if they have been there for some time.
If your mate died in a fire, his landlord might have to show that he took all precautions he could to make sure that your friend didn't die in a fire, but I doubt that he didn't remove some dodgy ceiling tiles would result in a prosecution.Everything that is supposed to be in heaven is already here on earth.
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Thanks, it's actually his house that he's renting, but thanks again!2p off is still 2p off!0
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Hi, I had these in a property I owned and I was asked to remove them by the council as recommended by the fire brigade Apparently they are extremely dangerous both, if heat or fire get to them. One is the fact that they drip causing horrible injuries and two that they can give off toxic fumes.0
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I could be wrong but I thought they were not allowed in kitchens in rented accomodation. I've just bought a house with 3 ceilings covered in them and they are a right pain to remove.0
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With all the building regs etc I am very suprised that they are allowed to be sold?!?!? :eek:0
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I could be wrong but I thought they were not allowed in kitchens in rented accomodation. I've just bought a house with 3 ceilings covered in them and they are a right pain to remove.
No you are just discouraged from putting them there by the fire service and other agencies i.e. student accommodation, council.I'm not cynical I'm realistic
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Get them out now before they become a listed feature!
Also, what about polystirene coving? I saw these for sale in DIY stores recently!Behind every great man is a good womanBeside this ordinary man is a great woman£2 savings jar - now at £3.42:rotfl:0 -
Coving is the stuff you put round the ceiling to make it look "nice" (give the room softer edges) All new houses seem to have it and many people I know who have had their ceilings plastered in the last 3 years have got coving.
It is hell to get it off if it's not been properly placed.I'm not cynical I'm realistic
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yup! Thats no maybe! This discussion has been closed.
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