On Sat, 25 Jun 2005 22:29:09 +0100, "Kaiser" wrote:


Because your Insurers will require an LPC registered company to design and
install them, to make sure in the case of a fire that the loss or damage
through fire is not offset by the amount of water damage. Otherwise your
insurance could be null and void.

The installation would need to be properly calculated, to make sure the town
main has sufficient water flow at a given pressure and pipework sizes are
sufficient, dependant upon the hazard rating set by the insurers.

There may be a number of other issues too (amongst many):

The law may say that X is not compulsory. However, if you do use X
that you then take on certain obligations.

For example, it used to be the case (and it may still be the case)
that an older vehicle did not require seat belts. However, if you
fitted seat belts to that vehicle, then you were required by the law
to wear them.

You may find that installing fire safety equipment may place certain
requirements upon you in terms of planning regulations, fire safety
regulations and other regulations.

It is worth checking with the local fire service and the council
planning department.

If you are in a rented property, then you may find that you need the
landlord's consent.

Graham