FENN-1 Response Historic

Install heat and smoke detectors on escalator trusses and machine rooms

Recommendation

All escalator trusses shall be fitted with linear heat detectors and machine rooms with smoke detectors. Priority should be given to escalators with wooden components and consideration given to moving the water fog valves to a protected location outside the machine room. The eventual aim should be for the detection equipment to activate an alarm system, automatic sprinklers or water fog equipment where suitable.

Jurisdiction
UK-wide
Response
Historic

No government response recorded.

Source
Report Fennell Inquiry — Final Report 10 Nov 1988
Recommendation age 37.7 yrs
Last formal update No formal updates