Integrated plumbing system (IPS) panels - risk of accidental detachment
Estates and Facilities Alert 2018/004
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Estates and Facilities Alert
Abstract
Discusses instances where IPS panels have accidently detached from the wall and fallen, in some cases causing injuries which required clinical attention. Provides actions for those in roles such as facility manager, healthcare designer and contractor.
History
Issued: 22 August 2018. Review date: 01 August 2021. Estates and Facilities Alert content is agreed between staff representatives from the four NHS administrations and issued throughout the United Kingdom.
Subjects
- Health buildings/hospitals
- Building types
Publisher History
Health Facilities Scotland is a division of National Services Scotland and provides operational guidance to NHS Scotland bodies on a range of healthcare facilities topics. Formerly known as NHS Scotland Property and Environment Forum (NHSSPEF).
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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