periodic - thatched property

[scotteng]

hello all,
ive been asked to undertake a periodic inspection on a thatched property.

are there any regs which apply to thatched properties which i should be aware of?? or anything i should look out for, never worked on a thatched property before.

thankyou

 

[ccrowe]

I don't think there's anything specific but it's always a good idea to check for firehoods on downlighters. Where practical, I always check roofspaces for rodent damage, either to the thatch itself leaving reed on or near cable runs, or to the cables themselves.

 

[scotteng]

nice one thankyou

 

[ColJack]

just be aware of chapter 42..

 

[RF Lighting]

it's always a good idea to check for firehoods on downlighters.

Why?

 

[ccrowe]

it's always a good idea to check for firehoods on downlighters.

Why?

A spark from a fault could cause fallen reed to ignite. Firehoods give some protection against this. Very dry reed and high temperatures or sparks do not mix.

 

[RF Lighting]

No they don't. Firehoods prevent the passage of fire. They do NOT prevent hot downlighters from setting fire to things, nor were they ever designed to.