01892 680 090
building regulations in wales

What are the Building Regulations in Wales For Fire Safety?

building regulations in wales

In the wake of the Grenfell disaster of 2017, which has been referred to as one of the UK’s worst modern disasters, modifications were made to the Fire Safety Order, first created in 2005. The Fire Safety Act 2021 applies to all non-domestic premises in England and Wales and it is important to understand the legislation. So, what changes have been made? How does this affect building regulations in Wales?

Building Regulations in Wales

On October the 1st, the Welsh government confirmed that the first part of the Fire Safety Act 2021 came into force. Fire safety assessments of all buildings were taken place, including the inspection of external walls and fire doors. Coinciding with these checks, the Welsh government released a document as guidance to show how this act changes and applies to building regulations in Wales.

The order states that there is a “Responsible Person”, who must carry out assessments for fire risks and safety precautions in areas such as rooms, lobby areas and staircases. This person can vary depending on the building; whether you run the company or are self-employed. If this is you, you will have control over safety precautions in the event of a fire and can be held responsible if accidents occur.

Building regulations in Wales also apply these precautions for fire safety. The “Responsible Person” should undertake risk assessments, including the review of the premises and identifying escape routes in the event of an emergency.

 

What Should You Consider?

Remember, you need to consider your sprinkler system for further modifications. Building an extension, for example, is a great way to improve your home by expanding the living spaces with conservatories or orangeries. Even converting the loft into an extra bedroom or office can improve the home’s value and increase storage. However, you need to consider how this will affect your fire sprinkler system. In the building regulations in Wales document, they state that alterations will have to be done in a way that maintains the same level of fire sprinkler protection in the extension as the rest of the home. In the case of garages, fire sprinkler requirements only apply to rooms that are accommodated, excluding garages.

Before making any changes, consult with a professional fire sprinkler installation company. RAD Fire Sprinklers will work with developers to find the best solution that meets all building requirements.

 

Why Install a Domestic Sprinkler System?.

The Grenfell Tower fire was a tragedy that took 72 lives. In the aftermath, various claims were made including by its contractor, stating that a domestic sprinkler system would have saved the tower. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), sprinklers have reduced the rate of fire deaths by 87%. They should be considered in all buildings, so these mistakes are not repeated.

There are many benefits to installing sprinkler systems in buildings across the UK. Sprinkler heads minimise the level of damage during such outbreaks. When a fire is detected, the individual sprinkler head will be activated, only in areas where the fire is. They will not all go off at the same time, meaning that water is not wasted and the rest of your property will not suffer any water damage. This compared to if a fire engine was called, saves gallons of water and will deal with the blaze in a timely fashion.

 

Our Services

At RAD Sprinklers, we work alongside a wide range of industries, providing advice, and designing and installing sprinkler systems in commercial and residential buildings. Our services cover the London and South East area, however, we are kept fully informed on the fire safety requirements, including the building regulations in Wales. For more information, read our services page.

If you are interested in our residential sprinkler systems or would like to receive a quote, fill in our online form. A member of our team will shortly be in touch to find out how we can help you. Or, why not follow us on Twitter? Our team posts helpful guides and updates on information related to domestic sprinkler systems. All delivered straight to your social feed.

Mist system was a great solution for our renovation needs and them team at RAD have been great. Always communicated clearly and been on hand to discuss over the phone as needed. Would highly recommend!
David
09:32 17 Jul 22
I have used RAD for a couple of projects and found them to be good to deal with. They did a pair of 3 storey open plan houses and seven three and four story town houses. The sprinklers were to improve fire safety, allow more flexible space and comply with building regulations. The sprinklers were far more cost effective than the mist type systems and look very discrete when installed.
Paul Jeary
15:50 11 Jul 22
It has been a pleasure to deal with RAD for installation of fire sprinklers at our site is Sevenoaks. They were fast, professional, working to time and quote, which made it easy to work with them.
Katrina Horobin
12:03 29 Jun 22
My requirement was a bit unusual for RAD in that I wanted a mist system in one room of a rented house. I had no drawings or technical back up. RAD were very helpful and repositioned the unit after the initial installation. Luckily with the help of Sonny, the engineer it all worked out very well.
Simon Gurney
16:16 12 May 22
I have used RAD for the last 10 years for all of my housing developments in need of a sprinkler system. Easy process from start to finish and no issues or problems throughout. Always someone at hand to answer a querie and we have a great working relationship with the team at RAD. Would highly recommend.
Roxy
15:33 12 May 22
Diligent & a very professional team. A joy to deal with. Will certainly be calling on them to help with many more future schemes.
Jason Tema
22:17 08 Jul 19
Great team, fitting sprinklers, saving lives & property... What more could you wish for!!!
Colin P
17:53 01 Jul 17
Excellent company & great service... This company rocks! They sprinkle fires & save lives!!!
Music N Videoz
07:15 16 Dec 16
As somebody who feels that it should be a necessity for all properties to have fire sprinkler systems, I am a big fan of this company. I have used them numerous times to service my home system and they are very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend their service.
Kate Fraser
09:25 30 Mar 15
One look at Rad Fire Sprinkler's website will tell you that these guys know exactly what they are talking about when it comes to Fire Sprinklers and the legislation surrounding fire safety. A very trustworthy company.
Adam Hudson
16:45 15 Nov 13

Our Services Cover London and the South East

RAD Fire Sprinklers Map

Address

RAD Fire Sprinklers Ltd.
58A St John’s Road
Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9NY

Mon – Fri: 8AM – 5PM

Tel: 01892 680 090

Follow us

Follow by Email
Facebook
Twitter

OUR NEWS

Contact Us

Feel free to enter your details below and we will email our PDF guide to you straight away.
  • Your details will not be shared with anyone outside RAD.