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AFDD in a hospice??

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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 my opinion, "bedrooms, kitchen, ..." do not amount to a medical location. By contrast, a treatment room might be one (those sort of facilities may well be located elsewhere on the premises).

    However, there is an argument that the hospice is a form of care home: there are bedrooms and communal spaces for the clients for whom care is provided. On the other hand, most people in a care home reside there (although they may be used for respite or convalescent care, or even terminal care) so a hospice and a care home may be distinguished.

    I entirely agree with lyledunn in as much as the benefits of these devices are not proven. FWIW, I am in the process right now of installing a new consumer unit in my own home and I shall not be installing them.

    All things considered on the basis of the information provided, I do not think that AFDDs are required and neither is a risk assessment.

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    In my opinion, "bedrooms, kitchen, ..." do not amount to a medical location. By contrast, a treatment room might be one (those sort of facilities may well be located elsewhere on the premises).

    However, there is an argument that the hospice is a form of care home: there are bedrooms and communal spaces for the clients for whom care is provided. On the other hand, most people in a care home reside there (although they may be used for respite or convalescent care, or even terminal care) so a hospice and a care home may be distinguished.

    I entirely agree with lyledunn in as much as the benefits of these devices are not proven. FWIW, I am in the process right now of installing a new consumer unit in my own home and I shall not be installing them.

    All things considered on the basis of the information provided, I do not think that AFDDs are required and neither is a risk assessment.

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