Fire Safety for Waste Rooms and Bin Stores in UK Residential Buildings

Bin store fires are a significant and growing risk in residential buildings. We explain the design requirements and best practice.. Waste Room Fire Safety The Risk Bin store fires are a leading cause of fire in residential buildings: Arson — deliberate ignition of waste Spontaneous combustion — hot ashes in waste Electrical fires in compactor equipment Design Requirements 1. Minimum 60 minute fire separation from building 2. Ventilation to external air (natural or mechanical) 3. Self closing fire door access 4. Sprinkler protection in internal bin stores 5. No escape route passing through bin store 6. External bin stores at least 6m from building 7. Fire detection linked to building alarm For residential fire safety, contact us.