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Fire Safety Question, and one about Heating

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  • 23-11-2007 2:42pm
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    Punchbowl
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    Guys,

    Renting a 1 bed in Dublin, it's on the 3rd floor, at the very back of the house. There is not one smoke alarm that I can see, and my only escape route out would be through a long corridor (I'm at the very end of it) past 4 or 5 other apartments. As I'm on the 3rd, and it's a concrete yard, I do not fancy my chances on survival if I chose the window route.

    What rights have I here to order a safety review or something?

    Also, regards hot water/heating. I get 2 hours in the evening and 2 hours in the morning of each but otherwise I have no control over it, and I'm freezing at the moment.. Do I have rights here?


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    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,218 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    Punchbowl wrote: »
    Guys,

    Renting a 1 bed in Dublin, it's on the 3rd floor, at the very back of the house. There is not one smoke alarm that I can see, and my only escape route out would be through a long corridor (I'm at the very end of it) past 4 or 5 other apartments. As I'm on the 3rd, and it's a concrete yard, I do not fancy my chances on survival if I chose the window route.

    What rights have I here to order a safety review or something?

    Also, regards hot water/heating. I get 2 hours in the evening and 2 hours in the morning of each but otherwise I have no control over it, and I'm freezing at the moment.. Do I have rights here?

    Not sure about hot water/heating but as far as I know there is a requirement under the current building regs for fire alarms.

    Also your escape route has to be protected in such a way that if fire was to occur collapse wouldn't happen for 30mins. Cant remember the details


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    Victor
    Registered Users Posts: 78,400 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    Punchbowl wrote: »
    Renting a 1 bed in Dublin, it's on the 3rd floor, at the very back of the house. There is not one smoke alarm that I can see, and my only escape route out would be through a long corridor (I'm at the very end of it) past 4 or 5 other apartments. As I'm on the 3rd, and it's a concrete yard, I do not fancy my chances on survival if I chose the window route. What rights have I here to order a safety review or something?
    You could talk to the local council Fire Officer, especially if you have specific concerns.
    Also, regards hot water/heating. I get 2 hours in the evening and 2 hours in the morning of each but otherwise I have no control over it, and I'm freezing at the moment.. Do I have rights here?
    Is this shared heating? If they specified from the start that they provide X amount of heating, thats all you are entitled to, buy a heater. Only heat where you need it.


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