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ad hoc BS 476-20/BS EN 1366-3 for penetrations of walls and floors by services.
The parts of the BS 476 fire resistance test standards are to be read in conjunction with BS 476-20. The
European fire resistance test standards are to be read in conjunction with BS EN 1363-1.
There might occasionally be a need to refer to other fire resistance test standards, depending on the design
of the building. Certain authorities might require 60 min fire-resisting construction.
d)
crawl spaces;
e)
uninhabited loft/roof voids;
f)
ceiling voids;
g)
external balconies permanently open to the outside.
A fire strategy or risk assessment might demonstrate that extensive spread of fire or smoke, particularly
between rooms and compartments, is likely to take place and therefore that the fire risk in the area is such
that Automist coverage is necessary.
The Automist should be designed to facilitate easy maintenance. Parts requiring service or adjustment (e.g.
the controller and the filter) should be in an accessible location.
When the system is used as an elective fire safety upgrade for enhancing an otherwise code compliant
dwelling, certain design guidelines can be relaxed depending on the objective (e.g. covering only the hob
area when a client wants to use the system to reduce the risk of cooking fires in an otherwise code
compliant property) but this must be documented by the Authorised Reseller Installer (ARI) Designer and
verified with the client.
Automist Design Guidelines
A single Automist Smartscan Hydra sprayhead has a 6m range in front and 4m range along the wall. The
spray pattern acknowledges it is easier for us to address fires in front of the sprayhead as opposed to
alongside it.
Figure 4: Automist Smartscan Hydra Spray Pattern
