Sprinkler system in server room

[Geoff]

Does anyone have a health and safety risk assessment for entering a server room with sprinklers

 

The Fire risk assessment that they did that led them to the conclusion they needed a sprinkler system should of covered this. Ask for a copy.

 

If they are citing building regs it's basically because the building is too close to another building. This basically requires the building has a fire suppression system fitted.

 

For basic health & safety I'd check with your Union. But I'd suggest you'd be within your rights to refuse to work in the room. Also they have to test the pressure of the sprinker system weekly to stay in compliance. This is the perfect time to screw things up. So I'd suggest you shut down the at risk electrical equipment during these times. Liaise with your site team on this to make sure you do this at a suitable time of week/day. However you will be at a bit of an impass if your union decides you can't work in the room due to H&S concerns.

Edited February 7, 2013 by Geoff