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Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT

REVIEW 2017

Murdoch Chambers

153A Corporation Street

Birmingham

B4 6PH

27th

March 2017

Assessment carried out by: A J Woolley

0121 303 4803

Mob: 07766925277

Email; [email protected]

Trevor Haynes CEnv FRICS FCIOB FBEng DMP MCMI Assistant Director – Building and Consultancy Services

Planning and Regeneration

Development Directorate

Building Consultancy Direct:

Textphone (Minicom):

0121 675 7006

0121 464 0938

Birmingham City Council 1Lancaster Circus

PO Box 2062 Birmingham

B4 7DY

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CONTENTS

Page

1.0 INTRODUCTION. 3

2.0 PREMISES INFORMATION SHEET. 4

3.0 FIRE RISK CATEGORY. 5

4.0 SIGNIFICANT FINDINGS / OBSERVATIONS / 6-21

REMEDIAL ACTIONS

4.1 SOURCES OF FUEL

4.2 SOURCES OF IGNITION

4.3 SPREAD OF FIRE

4.4 EMERGENCY ROUTES AND EXITS

4.5 SIGNS AND NOTICES

4.6 FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION

4.7 EMERGENCY LIGHTING

4.8 FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT

4.9 PEOPLE/GROUPS AT SPECIAL RISK

4.10 MAINTENANCE AND TESTING

4.11 FIRE PROCEDURES AND STAFF TRAINING

4.12 FIRE LOGBOOK

4.13 CO-OPERATION AND CO-ORDINATION

5.0 IDENTIFICATION OF HAZARDS AND RISKS 22

6.0 PLAN DRAWINGS 23

7.0 SAMPLE FIRE PROCEDURE NOTICE 24

8.0 CONTRACTORS INFORMATION 25

9.0 HOT WORK PERMIT 26

10.0 EMERGENCY FIRE ACTION PLAN 27

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1.0 Introduction

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 came into force on 1 October 2006. This

Order reforms the law relating to fire safety in non-domestic premises. It replaces fire

certification under the Fire Precautions Act 1971 with:

• a general duty to ensure, as far as is reasonable and practicable, the safety of

employees,

• a general duty, in relation to non-employees {relevant persons}, to take such fire

precautions as may be reasonably required in the circumstances to ensure that

premises are safe and

• a duty to carry out a risk assessment.

“Relevant persons” – any person legally in the premises e.g. visitors, contractors.

Responsible Person Responsibility for complying with the Order rests with the ‘responsible person’. This is the

employer and any other person who may have control of any part of the premises e.g. the

occupier or owner. In all other premises the person or people in control or the premises will be

responsible. If there is more than one responsible person in any type of premises (e.g. a multi-

occupied complex), all must take all reasonable steps to co-operate and co-ordinate with each

other.

The ‘responsible person’ must carry out a fire risk assessment to ensure that the fire safety

procedures, fire prevention measures and fire precautions (plans, systems and equipment) are all

in place and working properly. The fire risk assessment must also identify any issues that need

attention. If five or more persons are employed the significant findings of the assessment must

be recorded.

The fire risk assessment must be kept under regular review i.e. annually or if any major changes

are made to the premises, occupancy or equipment.

The ‘responsible person’ may employ a competent person to carry out the fire risk assessment.

Additional legal duties the “responsible person” needs to be aware of:

• where necessary to safeguard the safety of the employees and relevant persons, nominate

people to undertake any special roles. You can nominate yourself for this purpose.

• to consult the employees (or their elected representative or trade union representative) about

the nomination of the above people.

• to inform other responsible persons who also have workplaces in the building of any

significant risks, which might affect the safety of employees and relevant persons.

• if you are not an employer but have control over premises that contain more than one

workplace, you are responsible for complying with the legislation in those parts of the

premises that you have control over.

• to establish a suitable means of contacting the emergency services and ensure that they can

be contacted easily.

The law also requires the employees to co-operate with the responsible person to ensure that

the workplace is safe from fire and its effects and not to do anything, which will place

themselves or other people at risk.

Home Office guides entitled “Fire Safety Risk Assessment” are available from the Department

for Communities and Local Government website:

www.firesafetyguides.communities.gov.uk or can be obtained from HMSO

bookshops.

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2.0 Premises Information Sheet

Name of premises: Murdoch Chambers

Address of building /premises 153A Corporation Street, Birmingham

Telephone: 0121 464 4238

Name of responsible person: Robert Brimble Building Manager

No. of floors ground and above: 5

No. of floors below ground: 1

Occupancy: Multi-occupied offices & shops

Murdoch Chambers is owned by Birmingham City Council (The Landlord) who

do not occupy any part of the building. As the premises are multi-occupied

Birmingham City Council is responsible for the fire safety systems and means of

escape in the common areas of the building which are covered by this Fire Risk

Assessment.

All occupiers are responsible for the fire safety issues within their own areas and

required to carry out their own Fire Risk Assessment. At the time of the

inspection, the first and second floors were void.

This assessment should be reviewed in March 2018 or sooner

if any major changes occur in the premises or occupancy

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3.0 Fire Risk Category

Categories

LOW Risk- Premises or parts of premises of low fire risk are those where there is

hardly any risk to life safety because there are few combustible materials, no

highly flammable substances and virtually no sources of heat, which can cause a

fire.

NORMAL Risk –Most premises will be of normal fire risk. They will generally

contain quantities of combustible materials and sufficient sources of heat to take

them out of the low risk category. In such premises any outbreak of fire is likely to

remain confined or is likely to spread only slowly, thereby allowing people time to

escape to a place of safety.

HIGH Risk – High-risk premises or parts of premises are those where there may

be a serious risk to safety. These include those premises which have substantial

quantities of readily combustible materials or any highly flammable substances

and where there may, in consequence, be a great likelihood of fire occurring and

fire, heat or smoke spreading rapidly. The provision of sleeping accommodation

will constitute a high life safety fire risk.

Murdoch Chambers is predominately office accommodation

and can be categorised as NORMAL risk.

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4.0 Significant Findings/Observations/Remedial Actions

Significant findings highlighted during the assessment are indicated below.

The “Remedial Action/Comments” and the “Completion Date” has been determined by

the nature and severity of the finding.

4.1 SOURCES OF FUEL

Anything that burns is a fuel for a fire. Some fuels will burn reasonably easily and may be

in sufficient quantities to cause fire spread to another fuel source. Examples of common

fuels found in premises are:

• Flammable liquids

• Flammable chemicals

• Paper

• Polyurethane foam in furniture

• Plastics

• Waste products e.g. paper particularly shredded paper

• Flammable gases, e.g. Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)

For these fuels control measures should be in place minimise the risk of fire.

Stocks of readily combustible materials should be kept to a minimum.

Adequate control measures should be in place for combustible waste which should not be

allowed to accumulate in the work areas.

Observations Remedial Action/Comments Completion Date

4.1.1 There are no flammable liquids

of significant quantities used or stored

in the common areas building.

4.1.2 There are no flammable

chemicals of significant quantities

used or stored in the common areas of

the building.

4.1.3 Paper and plastics associated

with the use of the premises are

used/stored in the common areas of

the building.

4.1.4 There is polyurethane foam

furniture used or stored in the

common areas of the building.

4.1.5 There are no flammable gases

(LPG) of significant quantities used or

stored in the common areas of the

building.

None

None

None

The staircase in Murdoc

Chambers is required to be a

protected staircase. Storage and

office furniture must not be

allowed. The settee outside the

office of UK Money on the third

floor must be removed.

None

Immediate

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Action Taken Action Carried Out By Date

4.2 SOURCES OF IGNITION

Potential sources of ignition, which could get hot enough to ignite combustible materials in

the workplace, must be identified. These sources include:

• Smokers materials

• Electrical, gas or oil-fired heaters

• Lighting equipment

• Faulty or misused electrical equipment

• Hot surfaces and obstruction of office equipment ventilation

• Naked flames

• Cooking equipment

• Arson


4.2.1 There was no observation of

smoking within the building. An

adequate smoking policy is in place.

4.2.2 There was no faulty or misused

electrical equipment observed in the

common areas of the building.

4.2.3 There are no significant hot

surfaces or cooking facilities present

in the common areas of the building.

4.2.4 The building is not provided

with security access therefore the risk

of arson is present.

None

None

None

A security controlled entry system

should be provided at the main

entrance to the building in order

to prevent unauthorised access.


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4.3 SPREAD OF FIRE

It is important to ensure that, in the event of fire, the rate of fire growth is restricted in its

early stages. Smoke produced from a fire also contains toxic gases which are harmful to

people.

A fire starting in a building with modern fittings and materials generate smoke that is

thick and black, obscures vision, causes great difficulty in breathing and can block escape

routes.

Fire and its effects, e.g. heat and smoke, can spread by convection, conduction or

radiation. Examples are:

• Fire and smoke spread through vertical shafts, service ducts, ventilation systems,

ceiling voids

• Damaged walls, partitions and ceilings.

• Incorrectly installed or poorly maintained fire doors i.e. damaged or wedged open.

• Unseen fire developing in unoccupied spaces.


4.3.1 Voids above ceilings more than

20 metres in any direction are/are not

provided with cavity barriers to

prevent unseen spread of fire

4.3.2 Fire resisting walls and floors

and doors were found not to be in

good conditi

N/A

None


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4.4 EMERGENCY ROUTES AND EXITS (Means of Escape)

Article 14 – Where necessary to safeguard the safety of relevant persons in case of fire the

responsible person must ensure that routes to emergency exits…and exits….are…kept clear

at all times, indicated by signs and, where required, to be adequately illuminated by

emergency lighting.

The size of the premises and nature of its occupants dictates the time taken to evacuate the

building. The time needed to escape to a place of safety must be less than the length of

time it would take from a fire starting and the means of escape becoming unsafe to use.

Escape routes must be provided to ensure, as far as possible, that any person confronted

by a fire anywhere in the building, should be able to turn away from it and escape to a

place of reasonable safety e.g. a protected stairway. From there they will be able to go

directly to a place of total safety away from the building.

The exit routes i.e. doors corridors and staircases must be of adequate width for the

maximum numbers of persons likely to use them.

The distance people have to travel from any point in the premises to the nearest storey exit

must not be excessive.

The maximum travel distance that is considered acceptable will depend on the nature of

the occupants and use of the premises.


4.4.1The number and widths of

staircases and storey/final exits

provided are considered adequate for

the maximum numbers of persons

expected to use them.

4.4.2 Travel distances are considered

satisfactory for the occupancy of the

building.

Fire exit doors on the upper

floors go through tenant areas

into Pitman Building. These

doors must be inspected regularly

to ensure they can be opened and

are kept free from obstruction.

These inspections should be

recorded in the fire logbook.

Note;

At the time of the inspection

Pitman Building was void. Access

into Pitman is available on each

of the upper floors but the final

exit door at the base of the main

staircase from this building is

locked. This door must be

available for means of escape

purposes without the use of a key.

Due to the height of the building

a single staircase condition

cannot be accepted in Murdoch

Chambers. Therefore, unless an

alternative staircase serving all

upper floors is provided, access

through to Pitman Building must

be maintained.

None

Immediate

Immediate

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4.4.3 All doors on escape routes are

not easily and immediately openable

without the use of a key.

4.4.4 A written Wayleave agreement

must be in place ensuring the shared

fire exit doors between occupiers are

kept available.

4.4.5 Are fire doors kept closed at all

times?

See Section 4.4.1

A written Wayleave agreement

should be drawn up between each

occupier where the means of

escape is shared through

individual occupancies.

In order to protect the staircase

from fire and smoke it is

important to ensure doors from

rooms other than toilets having

no fire risk are kept closed and

are not being wedged open. The

fire door from the third floor

kitchen to the staircase must not

be wedged open. Tenants must be

made aware of this and regular

inspections made to ensure they

comply.

Immediate

Immediate


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4.5 SIGNS AND NOTICES

Signs must be used, where necessary, to help people identify escape routes, find

fire-fighting equipment and fire alarm break glass boxes.

All signs and notices are to comply with the Health and Safety (Signs and Signals)

Regulations 1996.


4.5.1 Escape routes are adequately

indicated with notices incorporating a

pictogram and, where necessary, a

directional arrow.

4.5.2 Notices bearing the words

“FIRE DOOR KEEP SHUT” are

provided on both faces of all self-

closing fire resting doors.


“FIRE DOOR KEEP LOCKED

SHUT” are provided on the outside

face to all fire doors to hazard rooms.


“FIRE EXIT KEEP CLEAR” are not

provided on the external face of all

final exits.

None

Signs should be provided on both

faces of all fire doors leading

onto the staircase and pass doors

leading into Pitman Building.

None

None

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4.5.5 All fire fighting equipment is

provided with appropriated notices.

4.5.6 All fire alarm break glass call

point are not provided with

appropriate notices.

4.5.7 All panic furniture on fire exit

doors is not provided with adequate

notice detailing the method of

operation.

None

None

None


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4.6 FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION

Article 13 – Where necessary…the responsible person must ensure that the premises are

equipped with appropriate fire detection equipment, alarms and fire fighting equipment.

Except for very small single storey premises it is likely that an electrical fire alarm system

incorporating sounders and manually operated call points (break glass boxes) will be

required.

In addition, where there are unoccupied areas where a fire could develop to the extent

that escape routes could be affected before the fire is discovered, an automatic fire

detection system may be necessary.

Appropriate signage should be provided to indicate fire alarm break glass call points.


4.6.1 A manual electrical break glass

fire alarm system including automatic

detection in the basement areas has

been installed in the building. This

alarm is linked to Pitman Building.

Due to the premises being multi-

occupied it is possible that a fire

may develop to the extent that

escape routes could be affected

before the fire is discovered. It is

therefore recommended that the

automatic fire detection system is

extended to include smoke

detection throughout the building

including tenant’s areas.

Any work carried out on the fire

alarm should be by a competent

electrical engineer in accordance

with BS 5839 Part 1.

ASAP


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4.7 EMERGENCY LIGHTING

Article 14 – Where necessary to safeguard the safety of relevant persons in case of fire the

responsible person must ensure that routes to emergency exits, where required are adequately

illuminated by emergency lighting.

People must be able to find there way to a place of total safety in the event of fire by using

escape routes that have sufficient lighting. Where there are windowless escape routes or

areas used during the hours of darkness then lighting, in addition to the normal lighting,

will be required.

Where an automatic emergency lighting system is necessary it must be in accordance with

British Standard 5266 – 1 and 5266-8.


4.7.1 An emergency lighting system

has been installed in all relevant areas

of the building.

None


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4.8 FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT

Article 13 – Where necessary…the responsible person must ensure that the premises are

equipped with appropriate fire detection equipment, alarms and fire fighting equipment.

Where the risk is not confined to a particular location the fire extinguishers must be

positioned on escape routes, close to the exit from the room or floor, or the final exit from

the premises.

One water/gas fire extinguisher should be provided for approximately every 200m2 with a

minimum of two per floor.

Where a particular risk is specifically located e.g. kitchen, the appropriate fire

extinguisher should be near the hazard and located so that it can be safely used.

However, ensure that staff can still gain access to the firefighting equipment even if the

hazard is on fire, e.g. outside hazard rooms rather than inside.

Fire extinguishers should be wall mounted so that the handle is no more than 1 metre

above the floor.

Facilities and equipment that have been provided in the premises for the fire service

should be maintained in good working order.


4.8.1 Fire fighting equipment suitable

to the risks has been provided in the

building.

4.8.2 Fire fighting equipment is

positioned on suitable brackets.

None

None


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4.9 PEOPLE/GROUPS AT SPECIAL RISK

If there is a fire the main priority is to ensure that everyone reaches a place of safety

quickly. Particular attention should be given to persons with disabilities and people who

work in remote areas which may put them at a disadvantage when required to evacuate in

an emergency. Consideration should also be given to people who resort to the building.


4.9.1 There are no persons considered

to be at special risk.

4.9.2 “Evac” chairs are provided to

assist in the evacuation of disabled

persons.

4.9.3 Adequate refuge areas are

provided where disabled persons can

wait in comparative safety until

assisted by trained nominated

members of staff.

4.9.4 All visitors are accompanied by

a member of staff at all times.

4.9.5 Visual fire alarms are/are not

provided.

Occupiers responsibility

Occupiers responsibility

N/A

N/A

N/A


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4.10 MAINTENANCE AND TESTING

Article 17 – Where necessary in order to safeguard the safety of relevant persons…the

responsible person must ensure that the premises and facilities, equipment, & devices

provided…are subject to a suitable system of maintenance…in an efficient state…in efficient

working order.

All fire safety systems in the building must be maintained and tested regularly to ensure

that they will operate effectively in the event of fire.

• means of escape

• means for ensuring the means of escape can be effectively used

• fire fighting equipment

• fire alarm/detection system

Certificates of all tests and inspections must be kept in the logbook.

In addition all electrical installations and gas installations must be maintained and

inspected in accordance with the current regulations.


4.10.1 The fire alarm system is not

tested weekly using a different call

point each week. (No records

available).

4.10.2 The fire alarm system is not

serviced annually. Last serviced (No

records available).

4.10.3 The emergency lighting is not

inspected and tested 6 monthly. Last

serviced (No records available)

4.10.4 The emergency lighting is not

tested monthly to detect failed lamps.

4.10.5 The fire-fighting equipment

was last serviced in October 2009.

4.10.6 The electrical installation was

last inspected in February 2014.

4.10.7 The gas installation and

equipment was last inspected in (No

records available).

The fire alarm system should be

tested each week using a different

call point for each test. Records

of the tests should be kept in the

premises logbook which should

be available for inspection.

The fire alarm system should be

serviced by a competent electrical

engineer and thereafter annually.

The emergency lighting system

should be serviced by a competent

electrical engineer and thereafter

every six months.

The system of emergency lighting

should be tested monthly and any

failed lamps replaced as

necessary.

The fire-fighting equipment in

the common areas should be

serviced by a competent person

and thereafter annually.

Next inspection due February

2019.

The gas equipment & installation

which is the responsibility of the

landlord should be serviced by a

competent gas engineer and

thereafter annually.

Immediate

May 2017

May 2017

Monthly

May 2017

May 2017

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4.11 FIRE PROCEDURES AND STAFF TRAINING

Article 21 – The responsible person must ensure that his employees are provided with

adequate safety training.

It is essential for all staff in the building to be trained in the actions to be taken in the

event of a fire. This should be based upon the type of building, its level of risk, the

occupancy, escape routes and other relevant factors. Training should be given to new

employees on induction and at regular intervals i.e. at least once a year.

Training should include the following:

• the action to take on discovering a fire;

• action to be taken when hearing the fire alarm including the evacuation of

customers;

• location of the assembly point;

• the location and, where appropriate, the use of fire-fighting equipment;

• the location of escape routes, especially those not in regular use;

• the importance of maintaining escape routes and final exits free from

obstruction;

• how to open all escape doors, including the use of any emergency

fastenings;

• the importance of keeping fire doors closed to prevent the spread of fire,

heat and smoke;

• where appropriate, how to stop machines and processes and isolate power

supplies in the event of fire;

• the importance of general fire safety and good housekeeping.

Training should include provision for the evacuation of any disabled persons either staff

or members of the public.

Details of instruction and training must be recorded in a fire logbook.

Regular fire evacuation exercises are to be carried out at least once each year (Landlords

responsibility). The results of the exercises must be recorded in the fire logbook (see 4.12).


4.11.1 Fire safety training is the

responsibility of each tenant.

4.11.2 Adequate notices detailing the

action to be taken in the event of fire

have been provided.

4.11.3 Fire evacuation drills are not

being carried out at least annually.

None

None.

It is the responsibility of the

landlord in multi-occupied

buildings to ensure at least one

evacuation drill is carried out

annually and recorded in the

logbook.

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4.12 FIRE LOGBOOK

A logbook must be kept in which there shall be recorded details of all tests/inspections of

the fire alarm system, emergency lighting, fire fighting equipment and emergency

evacuation procedures.


4.12.1 A logbook is not kept which

records details of all tests and

inspections.

The fire log book is kept in the

caretaker’s office in Gazette

Building.


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4.13 CO-OPERATION AND C0-ORDINATION

Article 22--- Where two or more responsible persons share, or have duties in respect

of premises, (whether on a temporary or a permanent basis), each such person must

co-operate with the other responsible person concerned so far as is necessary to

enable them to comply with the requirements and prohibitions imposed on them

under the Order.

It is important that you liaise with other users of the premises to ensure they are

aware of any significant risks that have been identified. By liaising you can co-

ordinate your resources to ensure that your action and working practices do not

place others at risk if there is a fire, and a co-ordinated emergency plan operates

effectively.


4.13.1 There is no co-operation and

coordination between responsible

persons in the building.

The responsible persons should

Cooperate and coordinate their

emergency action plans with each

other to ensure that the plans

operate effectively.

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5.0 Identification of Hazards and Risks

This section contains lists of the items examined during the fire risk assessment.

However, the responsible person should carry out a fire audit inspection at regular

intervals and, where the answer is “NO”, immediate remedial action should be taken.

Fire Safety Audit

YES NO

Are all areas of the premises clean and tidy?

Are safe arrangements made for the removal of waste?

Are external rubbish skips away from boundaries and buildings?

Is all storage away from light fittings and detectors?

Are all fire doors maintained in a good state of repair?

Are all self closing devices adequately closing the door against their rebates?

Are all escape routes free from obstruction?

Are staircases kept free from combustible storage and obstruction?

Are all fire doors closed at night?

Are all final exit security fastenings in good working order?

Are combustible materials stored away from ignition sources?

Are escape routes free from combustible displays and large notice boards?

Are escape routes free from combustible wall or ceiling linings?

Is there potential arson/vandalism?

Electrical Equipment

Are trailing leads in evidence?

Is there evidence of regular maintenance by qualified person?

Are multi adaptors in us?

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6.0 Plan Drawings

A plan of the premises should be provided.

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7.0 Sample Staff Fire Procedure Notice

FIRE ACTION

IF YOU DISCOVER A FIRE

IF YOU HEAR THE FIRE ALARM

DO NOT stop to collect personal belongings.

DO NOT re-enter the building until instructed by the

Fire Service

1. Operate the Fire Alarm call point

2. Dial 999 to call the Fire Brigade

3. Only use fire extinguishers if trained in their use and if safe to

do so. DO NOT TAKE RISKS

4. Leave the building by the nearest available exit and proceed

to the ASSEMBLY POINT:

[…………………..]

5. DO NOT USE LIFTS

6. Leave the building by the nearest available exit and proceed to

the ASSEMBLY POINT at:

[…………………..]

7. DO NOT USE LIFTS

8. Fire Marshals should ensure that all staff and visitors have left

building, including any disabled persons, and are accounted

for.

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8.0 Contractors Information

Builders and contractors visiting the premises should be made aware of the fire safety

arrangements and emergency plans.

Safety Information for Contractors Working On Site

The building has a single stage fire alarm system, which means that when

the alarm is operated the bells sound and the whole building is evacuated

immediately.

On hearing the alarm operating, switch off equipment being used, where

possible, and make your way safely to the ASSEMBLY POINT which is

located at:

[……………………]

On arrival please report to the person in charge.

IF YOU DISCOVER A FIRE

1. Operate the nearest break glass alarm point.

2. Leave the building by the nearest available exit and report to the

ASSEMBLY POINT at:

[………………….]

On arrival please report to the person in charge.

A HOT WORK PERMIT system is in operation and you must obtain one from

reception before any hot work can begin.

Be aware of the risk of fire. Keep your work area tidy at all times.

Disconnect power tools and temporary lights before leaving area / premises.

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9.0 Hot Work Permit

PERMIT TO WORK – HOT WORK For use on day of issue only.

Date………………. Time of issue…………… Time of completion……….

DESCRIPTION OF WORK………………………………………………………….

WORK AREA………………………………………………………………………….

INSTRUCTIONS ISSUED BY………………..ON BEHALF OF………………….

TOOLS – SPECIAL EQUIPMENT TO BE USED…………………………………

HAZARDS & PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN

PRIMARY HAZARD – FIRE AND EXPLOSION

PLEASE TICK 4 YES NO YES NO

Sprinklers/fixed fire fighting? Vessels lines clear of

flammable liquid and

vapours?

Extinguishers close to hand? Area to be wet or fire

blankets used?

Means of sounding alarm close to

hand?

Standby firefighter in

attendance where

necessary?

Area within 15metres cleared of

combustible material and or

protected?

Flammable liquid

containers removed

or protected?

Walls, floors etc.

suitably protected?

SECURITY CHECKS TO BE MADE BY SITE PERSONNEL AT 1, 2 AND

3 HOURS AFTER COMPLETION OF WORK.

Additional precautions required………………………………………………………………………………….

Other safety equipment required…………………………………………………………………………………

Preparation complete and authorised

I confirm that the above location has been examined. Precautions as indicated on the checklist

have been taken and permission granted for the work to commence.

Authorised by…………………………………..Print name……………………………………………

Title………………………………………….Date……………………………Time……………………

Receipt and acknowledgement

I accept responsibility for carrying out the work detailed above. I acknowledge that any further

work or work on items not covered by this Permit will be the subject of another Permit.

Signed………………………………………….Print name…………………………………………….

Title/employer……………………………Date………………………………Time…………………...

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10.0 Emergency Fire Action Plan

An Emergency plan should be appropriate to your premises and could include;

• How people will be warned if there is a fire;

• What staff should do if they discover a fire;

• How the evacuation of the premises should be carried out;

• Individual needs/risks relating to individual residents;

• Identification and use of protected areas for horizontal evacuation;

• Procedures for a ‘delayed evacuation response’;

• Where people should assemble after they have left the premises and

procedures for checking whether the premise have been evacuated;

• Identification of key escape routes, how people can gain access to them and

escape from them to a place of total safety;

• Arrangements for fighting fires;

• The duties and identity of staff who have specific responsibilities if there is

a fire;

• Arrangements for the safe evacuation of people identified as being

especially at risk, such as children and people working alone;

• Any machine/processes/appliances/power supplies that need to be stopped

or isolated if there is a fire;

• Specific arrangements, if necessary, for high-fire risk areas;

• How the fire and rescue services and any other necessary services will be

called and who will be responsible for doing this; and

• Procedures for meeting the fire and rescue service on their arrival and

notifying them of the location of any remaining residents and of any risks,

e.g. the location of highly flammable materials.

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