1. Introduction
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to the vast majority of premises. The aim of the new regime is to create a simple fire safety regime applying to all workplaces and other non-domestic premises. The regime is based on risk assessment, a duty to maintain fire precautions.
2. Aim
This document sets the policy on how the regulations are interpreted at ABC to read.
3. Execution
The ABC to read fire safety policy is part of ABC to read’s health and safety policy.
4. Allocation of Responsibilities
Responsibilities are as follows: Tasks | Comments | ||
Trustees | Responsible in law for what happens on the premises, to staff and volunteers off ABC to read premises | ||
Responsible Person | Responsible for implementation of this policy | Marcia Rowlinson CODO | |
Responsible Person | Day to Day basis, H&S matters | Marcia Rowlinson CODO | |
Responsible Person | Fire Officer – Ensuring Fire RA are regularly carried out along with maintaining safety of personnel and buildings | Marcia Rowlinson CODO | |
Visitors | Should be briefed on any H&S issues that will effect them, as required, when they are on site |
5. Risk Assessment
The Responsible Person produces the risk assessment for the purpose of identifying the general fire precautions that needs to be taken. A copy appears as Appendix 1.
6. Fire Precautions Maintenance
The following arrangements have been made for maintenance: Item | By whom | ||
Ongoing | Check signage, ensuring that fire doors are not wedged open, fire doors are not blocked, visual check on electrical apparatus prior to use. | CODO and Office manager | |
Weekly | Test operation of Fire Alarm systems | CODO /Office manager | |
Annually | Service and maintenance of all Fire Extinguishers Service and maintenance of all Fire Alarm Systems with certification. PAT to be carried out | CODO to arrange | |
5 Years | Fixed Wiring Installations inspected, tested, and certified | CODO to arrange |
6. Practice Evacuations
The aim of the practices is to familiarise staff and other users of the building with evacuations procedures. The CODO will set off fire panels as required and arrange to monitor the time it takes to evacuate the buildings and this information is to be recorded. This should be done at least once a month.
7. Action on discovering a fire or signs of fire.
The following actions should occur when anyone discovers a fire or signs of fire:
- Immediately operate the nearest fire alarm – break glass point
- Call the Fire Brigade by using nearest telephone
- Dial 999 and ask for Fire Dept
- Give clear precise information, address and location of fire
- Attack fire, if possible, with appliances provided but without taking personal risks
8. Action on Hearing a Fire Evacuation Bell
The following actions should occur when anyone hears a fire evacuation bell:
- Close windows and doors and turn off electrical /gas points
- Leave building by the nearest safe exit
- Report to designated assembly point for that area
- Do not re-enter building until authorised Fire Brigade Officer
9. Review
This document will be reviewed every three years as part of the H&S Policy documents.