What are the Fire Regulations for use of Polystyrene Tiles & Sheets in ceilings?
I have search the internet and come up with nothing, except people think they look dated and are dangerous. There is even a 1970's British government warning clip on painting them with gloss on UTube, but I can't find Irish regulations.
I am also lead to believe that more 'modern' tiles may have a fire retardant in them. When was this (year) added and is it added to Polystyrene sheets as well? If so, how to check without taking a blow touch to them?
Complainer, I can't find much on that link.
The building is:
Non domestic - Warehouse and office space.
Pre 1992, maybe late 60-70s.
Polystyrene Sheets/moulding cladding on the ceiling of the whole building (600sqm) roof (corrugated cement fiber??), extending from warehouse into 1st floor office space. Cladding looks pro fitted and in goodish condition, so I doubt original. Ceiling in 1st floor is about 5 feet at eves. Has fire alarm, emergency lights, fire exit, signs etc.
Complainer, I can't find much on that link.
The building is:
Non domestic - Warehouse and office space.
Pre 1992, maybe late 60-70s.
Polystyrene Sheets/moulding cladding on the ceiling of the whole building (600sqm) roof (corrugated cement fiber??), extending from warehouse into 1st floor office space. Cladding looks pro fitted and in goodish condition, so I doubt original. Ceiling in 1st floor is about 5 feet at eves. Has fire alarm, emergency lights, fire exit, signs etc.
Did you find the Part B Technical Guidance Document?Complainer, I can't find much on that link.
Did you find the Part B Technical Guidance Document?
Hi ONQ, We don't want to do anything to the roof, the polystyrene sheets are not attached directly to the roof, there is a gap of a few inches. They are held up by moulded Polystyrene lengths which appear to be attached directly to the roof steel work. My main concern is the fire risk, especially if 500W spot lights are hung from the main (exposed) support beams. If one was knocked out of alignment pointing up, or a sheet fell on it, could is set the roof on fire or melt a hole etc?
Hi ONQ, We don't want to do anything to the roof, the polystyrene sheets are not attached directly to the roof, there is a gap of a few inches. They are held up by moulded Polystyrene lengths which appear to be attached directly to the roof steel work. My main concern is the fire risk, especially if 500W spot lights are hung from the main (exposed) support beams. If one was knocked out of alignment pointing up, or a sheet fell on it, could is set the roof on fire or melt a hole etc?
Don't worry ONQ, no one works in this building at the moment. It is/was just the leading contender to take out a lease on. I only got to see the place myself in person over the weekend and on closer examination it did not live up to my expectations. From photos it lookes a lot more modern than it really is. Problems is, others don't realise the problems with asbestosis (which it may /mat not have) let alone the polystyrene etc.
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