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Fire safety in flat

  • 15-02-2018 5:29pm
    #1
    4nothing
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19 ✭


    Hi,
    I'm looking at buying a 2 bed flat. It's above a disused shop unit. It has its own separate entrance.
    I'm concerned about fire safety regulations and potential hidden costs of same.
    I had heard of having to install fire doors, a fire alarm connected to the shop unit, (how do I do that if it's vacant?) having an alternate escape route etc.. I'm unsure what is required.
    Any and all advice appreciated.


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  • #2
    Victor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 78,580 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    Is this a traditional urban house with a shop at ground floor or a modern purpose-built building? How many storeys?

    I would be very reluctant to buy in the former, more from a legal point of view than a fire safety one.

    That said shops have a higher than average fire risk (lots of flammable stock) and you should satisfy your self that there is sufficient fire separation between the units.


  • #3
    4nothing
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19 ✭4nothing


    Victor wrote: »
    Is this a traditional urban house with a shop at ground floor or a modern purpose-built building? How many storeys?

    I would be very reluctant to buy in the former, more from a legal point of view than a fire safety one.

    That said shops have a higher than average fire risk (lots of flammable stock) and you should satisfy your self that there is sufficient fire separation between the units.

    It's a terraced, traditional two story townhouse.
    I am a bit nervous about what may be below it, but price is dictating choices a little.
    Thanks, I appreciate your thoughts on it.


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