Contents
How to use this guide
2
Preface
3
Introduction
4
Part 1 Fire risk assessment
10
Step 1
Identify fire hazards14
Step 2
Identify people at risk16
Step 3
Evaluate, remove, reduce and protect from risk17
Step 4
Record, plan, inform, instruct and train34
Step 5
Review40
Part 2 Further guidance on fire risk assessment and fire precautions
43
Section 1
Further guidance on fire risks and preventative measures44
Section 2
Further guidance on fire-detection and warning systems55
Section 3
Further guidance on firefighting equipment and facilities58
Section 4
Further guidance on escape routes and strategies63
Section 5
Further guidance on emergency escape lighting78
Section 6
Further guidance on signs and notices80
Section 7
Further guidance on recording, planning, informing,instructing and training83
Section 8
Quality assurance of fireprotection equipment and installation93
Appendix A
Example fire safety maintenance checklist94
Appendix B
Example formfor recording significant findings97
Appendix C
Technical information on fire-resisting separation,firedoors and door fastenings98
Appendix D
Glossary103
References
107
Further reading
111
Index
113
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