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Tuesday, 16 July 2024

Brunei: Safety Alert - Charging of Li-ion electric devices in escape routes



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SAFETY ALERT - CHARGING OF LI-ION ELECTRIC DEVICES IN ESCAPE ROUTES

1. The safety alert as shown at [Annex B] to these orders which concerns the charging of electrical and electronic devices (e-bikes) in designated escape routes.There is a potential for rapid and significant fire spread when Lithium Ion batteries and/or charger develops a fault. Also significant quantities of smoke are produced which affects visibility and could potentially impair the use of escape routes in buildings.

2. All BFB personnel are to ensure that the charging of electrical and
electronic devices is PROHIBITED in Emergency Escape Routes, sleeping or unoccupied areas.