But they the fire brigade are still not happy about the standard of work in
tall and timber framed residential buildings? (No need to read all in web site below but here is a couple of snippets)
. fittings such as sockets and switches, suitable for traditional build methods are still being used in locations where the fire boundary is penetrated. They should be of the fire resisting type.. cable and pipe runs, formerly routed in a well managed fashion to reduce the number of penetrations through block-work, are now replaced by a multitude of smaller penetrations as each service runs its own path 'as-the-crow flies' since holes are easily made in timber. The uncontrolled routing of services means that capable cavity barrier fire stopping devices are replaced by 'goo-gun' sealant techniques which are generally poor by any standard.
Once the building is complete all these issues are hidden from view and they are being passed as compliant by the building or approved inspector.
8.6 Regulation 16B of the Building Regulations states that fire safety information should be passed to the responsible person upon completion of a building to help facilitate the risk assessment process and to help ensure ongoing fire safety. Essentially this equates to a manual on the use of the fire safety measures within the building, it would appear however that the requirements of Regulation 16B are not being routinely complied with.
http://www.london.gov.uk/sites...mbined%20Evidence.pdf
This is how to conform; building control part P chaps will know all about it:
http://www.niceic.com/Uploads/File1948.pdf