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AFDD in a hospice??

NE-ELEC-12

Hi All,

We are currently designing a a new build extension to a children’s / young adults hospice and hoping for some guidance.

the extension will consist of 3 new bedrooms, kitchen, corridors, community room and a garden.

Firstly, we are unsure if a hospice applies to any of the buildings outlined in 421.1.7 our understanding is that is does not. So we have referred to Section 710 and referred to 710.421.1.7 and using annex A710 we have determined  the bedrooms do not require AFDD's as they are group 1  and all other rooms would fall under group 0 and require a risk assessment.

Look forward to hearing your thoughts.

 

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    In medical locations within the scope of Section 710, Regulation 710.421.1.7 modifies Regulation 421.1.7 in relation to those locations.

    I guess in some premises like this there could be areas that are not a 'medical location' as defined in BS 7671, in which case Regulation 421.1.7 would generally apply to the installation in those areas as it would to a similar location in other premises?

    NE-ELEC-12 said:
    and all other rooms would fall under group 0 and require a risk assessment

    Therefore, perhaps but only if they are 'medical locations' of Group 0 as defined. If they are not a 'medical location' then back to Regulation 421.1.7 in this regard.

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    In medical locations within the scope of Section 710, Regulation 710.421.1.7 modifies Regulation 421.1.7 in relation to those locations.

    I guess in some premises like this there could be areas that are not a 'medical location' as defined in BS 7671, in which case Regulation 421.1.7 would generally apply to the installation in those areas as it would to a similar location in other premises?

    NE-ELEC-12 said:
    and all other rooms would fall under group 0 and require a risk assessment

    Therefore, perhaps but only if they are 'medical locations' of Group 0 as defined. If they are not a 'medical location' then back to Regulation 421.1.7 in this regard.

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