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Fire Safety Compliant?

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  • wary
    wary Posts: 789 Forumite
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    Thanks all for your posts.  So what's the consensus?  I'd guess that it is not only likely compliant with fire regulations, but probably less risky than a great many flats ... 
  • theartfullodger
    theartfullodger Posts: 15,594 Forumite
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    Son (not yourself) should invite local fire service to view & give advice 
  • theoretica
    theoretica Posts: 12,689 Forumite
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    I believe that the regulations are most stringent for newbuild properties, less so for conversions.  The main concern seems to be where would a fire need to be to prevent him reaching the door? And especially is the kitchen in that spot?
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  • martindow
    martindow Posts: 10,540 Forumite
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    edited 9 July 2022 at 3:35PM
    As well as the fire safety aspect this flat sounds as if it could be very poorly ventilated.  Are there extractor fans in the kitchen and or bathroom?
    I wonder if this is an unofficial carving up of a house with no building regs or planning consents?
  • elsien
    elsien Posts: 35,542 Forumite
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    Yes, I’d not be fancying a windowless bedroom. 
    All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.

    Pedant alert - it's could have, not could of.
  • daveyjp
    daveyjp Posts: 13,373 Forumite
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    edited 9 July 2022 at 4:04PM
    A windowless bedroom is not permitted.

    If son has any concerns he needs to contact the local environmental health department housing officers, not the fire service. They will advise and inspect if necessary.
  • dimbo61
    dimbo61 Posts: 13,727 Forumite
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    edited 9 July 2022 at 4:52PM
    So is there a Fire blanket in the kitchen ?
    Does the flat have any Gas ? Combi boiler ? Gas oven/hob or gas fire ???
    If so you need a CO alarm
    What about a smoke alarm in the lounge and Heat alarm in the kitchen.
    If it's a normal uPVC front door I would measure up the size of the barrel and replace with a turnlock barrel.
    Keep the old one and swop back over when he leaves 

    https://www.screwfix.com/c/security-ironmongery/cylinder-locks/cat810288?cylinderproducttype=thumbturn&cylinderprofiletype=euro

    This is the first company I found using Google
    Lots of DIY and online supplies for this type of barrel.
    Depending on size of barrel your looking at £10/15.
    Could save his life.

    https://www.screwfix.com/p/aico-ei650-battery-standalone-optical-smoke-alarm/998hr

    Smoke alarm with 10 year battery.
    However the Landlord should have all this installed.

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