Quantum Flooring Accessories do not offer a specific fire rated classification for aluminium or PVC-u stair nosings or flooring accessories since the products are applied and fitted in so many different configurations in site conditions over which Quantum Flooring Accessories as the manufacturer has no control. Different adhesives and wall and floor substrates dictate that it is not possible to give a blanket fire classification of the products in-situ. Quantum Flooring Accessories can however confirm that the materials involved in the manufacture of these products have the following characteristics:

• PVC: The base polymer, namely PVC used in the formulation to the manufacture flooring accessory, the tread material and uPVC carriers is classified as a material that will not support combustion and is self- extinguishing when the heat source is removed after a short period. In addition to this, PVC tends to carbonise forming a char which inhibits the spread of flame.
• Aluminium: Aluminium stair nosing carrier is a metal with a melting point of 660 C. All Stair Nosings when installed form part of the stair. If a specific fire test result is needed then a mock-up of the stair (substrate, floorcovering, adhesives, and stair nosings etc.) would be required to establish a fire integrity rating. However, with the above characteristics, installed stair nosings do not readily support combustion if a heat source is removed.

Warranties; variable site conditions, over which there is no control by the manufacturer, dictate that it is not possible for manufacturers of flooring accessory products such as Quantum Flooring Accessories to give any form of blanket warranty. The products of Quantum Flooring Accessories are always applied in conjunction with other materials (e.g. adhesives, different floorcoverings etc.). However, project product warranties are available.

Quantum Flooring Accessories does however warrant that all its products leaving the factory in Oldham, Lancashire are fit for purpose, so long as they are fitted strictly in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. It is also confirmed that they have been produced in accordance with UK quality procedures as set out under an ISO 9001:2018 accreditation. For further information please e-mail [email protected]

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FRA stands for ‘Fire Risk Assessment’

A FRA will identify what needs to be done in any work place to prevent a fire and keep people safe. A written record of FRAs needs to be kept for any business with 5 or more employees.

To carry out a FRA, consideration needs to be given to:

1. The identification of potential fire hazards
2. The identification of people at risk.
3. Valuating, removing or reducing the risks
4. Recording findings, preparation of an emergency plan, and provision of training
5. The regular review and update the fire risk assessment

More detailed considerations include:

• emergency routes and exits
• fire detection and warning systems
• fire-fighting equipment
• the removal or safe storage of dangerous substances
• an emergency fire evacuation plan
• the needs of vulnerable people, for example the elderly, young children or those with disabilities
• providing information to employees and other people on the premises
• staff fire safety training

FRAs can be completed in-house with the help of standard fire safety risk assessment guides.

If the expertise or time to do a FRA in-house is not available a ‘competent person’ to help should be appointed; for example, a professional risk assessor.

Local fire and rescue authorities might be able to give advice if there is any uncertainty as to whether a FRA has been completed correctly.

For more information click https://www.gov.uk/workplace-fire-safety-your-responsibilities/fire-risk-assessments

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