Heat alarm?

[Stever_777]

Hi Guys,

Is a heat alarm required in an existing kitchen that is being altered?

Cheers

 

[MarkieSparkie]

Hi Guys,

Is a heat alarm required in an existing kitchen that is being altered?

Cheers

Hi Steve, To comply with the Building Regulations Part B, Fire Safety, a heat alarm or detector is not required if the kitchen is separated from the circulation area (eg. hallway) or stairway by a door. If the areas are not separated by a door then a heat alarm or detector would be required. However, as a kitchen is a high fire risk area, in my opinion it is desirable in all circumstances. See EGBR 10.2 and Appendix C for further guidance.

 

[Octopus]

Can you define "being altered"??

 

[Stever_777]

Can you define "being altered"??

There is a new kitchen being fitted so im going to be adding some points to the existing rfc.

Thanks

 

[Octopus]

I agreewith MarkisSparkie, as you're not talking about an extension then its not a requirement but I would be recommending one as part of the works.