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)INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
Further to your planning application for the above development under the above legislation, we would like to ask you to consider incorporating fire sprinklers when designing your building(s).
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Authority firmly believes that automatic water suppression systems and in particular, sprinklers provide huge benefits to our communities. The main purpose of fire sprinkler systems, which conform to the relevant standards, is to control and contain fires throughout a building. In so doing, they protect the premises from the effects of fire and contribute to the safe evacuation of persons from the premises. They significantly help to:
? Reduce death and injury from fire;
? Reduce the risks to fire-fighters;
? Protect property and heritage;
? Reduce the effects of arson;
? Reduce the environmental impact of fire;
? Reduce fire costs and the disruption to the community and business;
? Permit design freedoms and encourage innovative, inclusive and sustainable architecture.
Each sprinkler head is designed to work independently, only releasing water if its thermal element is activated by the heat from a fire. The operation of one sprinkler head does not mean that all heads in the system will activate.
Once a sprinkler head has operated, it will typically discharge between 40-45 litres of water a minute to control the fire. This represents between 1 and 4% of the amount of water that would be used by the fire and rescue service to control a similar-sized fire, therefore a sprinkler system will reduce water damage and the consequent repair costs. Such benefits are recognised by the insurance industry and premiums are very much reduced for those premises fitted with sprinkler systems.
Sprinklers are installed to British Standard 9251:2005 for residential and domestic occupancies and BS EN 12845:2003 for non-residential premises.
In the UK, no one has died in a fire where properly maintained fire sprinklers have been installed.
Please contact Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service and ask to speak to a Fire Safety Inspecting Officer if you wish to discuss further.INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
Further to your planning application for the above development under the above legislation, we would like to ask you to consider incorporating fire sprinklers when designing your building(s).
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Authority firmly believes that automatic water suppression systems and in particular, sprinklers provide huge benefits to our communities. The main purpose of fire sprinkler systems, which conform to the relevant standards, is to control and contain fires throughout a building. In so doing, they protect the premises from the effects of fire and contribute to the safe evacuation of persons from the premises. They significantly help to:
? Reduce death and injury from fire;
? Reduce the risks to fire-fighters;
? Protect property and heritage;
? Reduce the effects of arson;
? Reduce the environmental impact of fire;
? Reduce fire costs and the disruption to the community and business;
? Permit design freedoms and encourage innovative, inclusive and sustainable architecture.
Each sprinkler head is designed to work independently, only releasing water if its thermal element is activated by the heat from a fire. The operation of one sprinkler head does not mean that all heads in the system will activate.
Once a sprinkler head has operated, it will typically discharge between 40-45 litres of water a minute to control the fire. This represents between 1 and 4% of the amount of water that would be used by the fire and rescue service to control a similar-sized fire, therefore a sprinkler system will reduce water damage and the consequent repair costs. Such benefits are recognised by the insurance industry and premiums are very much reduced for those premises fitted with sprinkler systems.
Sprinklers are installed to British Standard 9251:2005 for residential and domestic occupancies and BS EN 12845:2003 for non-residential premises.
In the UK, no one has died in a fire where properly maintained fire sprinklers have been installed.
Please contact Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service and ask to speak to a Fire Safety Inspecting Officer if you wish to discuss further. |
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)The applicant is advised that the requirements of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 will apply to any works undertaken within the limits of the existing public highway. Further details can be obtained by this link on the Council website http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/transport/request/dropped-kerb.aspx or contact Central Bedfordshire Council Tel: 0300 300 8301The applicant is advised that the requirements of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 will apply to any works undertaken within the limits of the existing public highway. Further details can be obtained by this link on the Council website http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/transport/request/dropped-kerb.aspx or contact Central Bedfordshire Council Tel: 0300 300 8301 |
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)The applicant is advised that parking for contractor's vehicles and the storage of materials associated with this development should take place within the site and not extend into within the public highway without authorisation from the highway authority. If necessary the applicant is advised to contact The Street Works Co-ordinator, Central Bedfordshire Highways, by contacting the Highways Helpdesk 0300 300 8301. Under the provisions of the Highways Act 1980 the developer may be liable for any damage caused to the public highway as a result of demolition/construction of the development hereby approvedThe applicant is advised that parking for contractor's vehicles and the storage of materials associated with this development should take place within the site and not extend into within the public highway without authorisation from the highway authority. If necessary the applicant is advised to contact The Street Works Co-ordinator, Central Bedfordshire Highways, by contacting the Highways Helpdesk 0300 300 8301. Under the provisions of the Highways Act 1980 the developer may be liable for any damage caused to the public highway as a result of demolition/construction of the development hereby approved |
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)The contractor and / or client are to ensure that any mud or building material debris such as sand, cement or concrete that is left on the public highway, or any mud arising from construction/demolition vehicular movement, shall be removed immediately and in the case of concrete, cement, mud or mortar not allowed to dry on the highwayThe contractor and / or client are to ensure that any mud or building material debris such as sand, cement or concrete that is left on the public highway, or any mud arising from construction/demolition vehicular movement, shall be removed immediately and in the case of concrete, cement, mud or mortar not allowed to dry on the highway |
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)The applicant is advised that, under the provisions of the Highways Act 1980, Section 148(c), 150 and 149 it is an offence for loose aggregate to be deposited into the public highwayThe applicant is advised that, under the provisions of the Highways Act 1980, Section 148(c), 150 and 149 it is an offence for loose aggregate to be deposited into the public highway |
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)In accordance with Article 35 (1) of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015, the reason for any condition above relates to the Policies as referred to in the South Bedfordshire Local Plan Review (SBLPR) and the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).In accordance with Article 35 (1) of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015, the reason for any condition above relates to the Policies as referred to in the South Bedfordshire Local Plan Review (SBLPR) and the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). |
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)This permission relates only to that required under the Town & Country Planning Acts and does not include any consent or approval under any other enactment or under the Building Regulations. Any other consent or approval which is necessary must be obtained from the appropriate authority.This permission relates only to that required under the Town & Country Planning Acts and does not include any consent or approval under any other enactment or under the Building Regulations. Any other consent or approval which is necessary must be obtained from the appropriate authority. |
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)The applicant is advised that while the Council has no reason to believe this site is contaminated it is the developer's responsibility to ensure that final ground conditions are fit for the end use of the site. If during any site investigation, excavation, engineering or construction works evidence of land contamination is identified, the applicant shall notify the Local Planning Authority without delay. Any land contamination identified shall be remediated to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority to ensure that the site is made suitable for its end use.The applicant is advised that while the Council has no reason to believe this site is contaminated it is the developer's responsibility to ensure that final ground conditions are fit for the end use of the site. If during any site investigation, excavation, engineering or construction works evidence of land contamination is identified, the applicant shall notify the Local Planning Authority without delay. Any land contamination identified shall be remediated to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority to ensure that the site is made suitable for its end use. |
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