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AFDDs AMD 2

John Peckham
In response to the suggestion of separate threads for individual changes to the 18th I thought I would start this one for AFDDs.


So what are the forum members views on the new requirement for AFDDs?


What is the safety case for the change? E.g impact on public safety, fires etc.Evidence?


What is the impact on the installation industry? How easy to fit, cost advantages disadvantages etc?


Will you feedback to the BSI on the changes and what will you say?


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    I remember hot debates on a fire safety forum when BS5839-6 placed the vast majority of houses in a category that did not require smoke detectors in bedrooms, which seemed odd given the number of fires originating in bedrooms and the obvious desire to warn occupants who were asleep. One of the authors of the document posted that a detailed cost benefit analysis indicated that the additional financial burden that would be placed on householders, housing authorities etc could not be justified. Despite several requests, we never got to see that bit of accounting either!
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    I remember hot debates on a fire safety forum when BS5839-6 placed the vast majority of houses in a category that did not require smoke detectors in bedrooms, which seemed odd given the number of fires originating in bedrooms and the obvious desire to warn occupants who were asleep. One of the authors of the document posted that a detailed cost benefit analysis indicated that the additional financial burden that would be placed on householders, housing authorities etc could not be justified. Despite several requests, we never got to see that bit of accounting either!
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