Roof Voids and fire safety adviceNo 'hot work' in roof voids. Plumbers in roof voids need to use push or compression fittings. Frozen pipes should only be thawed by using cloths soaked in hot water and not with a blow torch, hot air stripper or hairdryer. Do not allow smoking, or use a candle, lighter or match as emergency lights. Remember that the interior of a thatched roof is very dry, dusty and flammable. Lofts should be kept free of storage to allow ease of access in case of fire. Access hatches should be not less than 90 cm X 60 cm. Fire resisting covers are recommended.  |
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TAC Fire Safety Advice pdf Sept 2010 |
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Burgoynes Fire in Thatch Investigation Results 2011 |
Burgoynes Forensic Investigation of Thatch Fires - results showing that of 61 investigations, the most common cause they identified was ejected embers (40/61). This challenges the heat transfer through chimney structure to the thatch report from 1998. |