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Fire regulations for sockets

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  • 05-11-2022 10:07am
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    Louth Build
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭


    Electrician is looking me to get retardant pads for sockets. Supplier has questioned the need as he would normally only use them in apartments. I'm questioning because of the expense. Maybe in a timber stud but my walls are block.


    Thoughts?



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    sydthebeat
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    Is he looking for them on EVERY socket?



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    #3
    Louth Build
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭Louth Build


    A little over half the sockets. And some singles. Which I assume is for light switches.


    The house is 3 storey if that matters.



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    kirk.
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    https://www.meteorelectrical.com/switches-and-sockets/wiring-accessories-1/fire-putty-2g-internal.html?IE&keyword=&device=m

    It's the same principle as the fire rated spots with the intumescent seal

    You're reinstating the fire barrier so i can see no purpose on a block wall

    It'll be a building regulation I assume anyway easy to check ?



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    sydthebeat
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    sounds to me like it affecting walls which form the stairwell and escape corridors, which needs to be 30 min fire rating.

    if they are blockwalls, then i cannot see the point. Even chased, the block wall with scud coat and skim finish will provide 2 hours of fire rating.

    If its a stud wall in the stairwell / corridor enclosure, then yes absolutely.



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