Purpose-Built Student Accommodation Cluster Flats: Fire Safety Design

Cluster flat layouts in PBSA create shared kitchen risks. How to design fire-safe student cluster accommodation.. Cluster Flat Fire Safety Cluster flats (6 12 bedrooms sharing a communal kitchen) are the dominant PBSA layout. Cooking is the primary fire cause. Design Solutions Mist suppression in every kitchen Multi sensor detection (heat + optical) in kitchens Point detection in each bedroom Kitchen fire doors with self closers Hob guard devices to prevent unattended cooking fires Evacuation strategy: simultaneous for cluster, stay put for building For PBSA fire engineering, contact us.

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