Search results Introduction Fire Fire Risk Assessment The RRO states the Responsible Person is required to carry out a ‘suitable and sufficient’ fire risk assessment and must keep a record of their completed fire risk assessment. The objective of a fire risk assessment is to... e3-introduction-fra Fixed Premises Fire Fire Risk Assessment Fixed Premises A Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) should be in place for all fixed premises based on RRO Guidance and should identify management arrangements. (these have replaced the requirement for ‘Fire Certificates). The FRA must... e3-fixed-premises-fra Emergency escape lighting Fire Emergency escape lighting Emergency escape lighting (aka Emergency Lighting) is lighting that provides adequate illumination of escape routes if the normal lighting fails. There are two types of emergency lighting: Standby - which enables people to... E3-emergency-escape-lighting Introduction FIRE Fire alarm systems The Fire Safety Order requires that, where necessary, premises must be provided with an appropriate fire detection and alarm system. If fire breaks out, the alarm should be raised as soon as the first person discovers it. Make sure that... e3-introduction-fa Wireless Alarm System FIRE Fire alarm systems Wireless Alarm System Various linked wireless systems are available for site use: Linked wireless alarm Linked wireless alarm with ‘medical’ call point. Linked wireless alarm with software including text alerts Add-ons... e3-wireless-alarm-system Inspection / Checks FIRE Fire alarm systems Inspection / Checks The System should be tested on a regular basis following the instructions in the guides provided, and any issues promptly reported. This is essential to keeping the system in good working condition. Complete... e3-inspection-checks Heat / smoke detectors FIRE Fire alarm systems Heat / smoke detectors Smoke Detectors are designed to identify the presence of smoke particles in the air. They are highly effective in detecting smouldering fires and fires with visible smoke. Smoke detectors are known for early detection,... e3-heat-smoke-detectors Planned isolation of fire detection / alarm system FIRe Fire alarm systems Planned isolation of fire detection / alarm system During refurbishment or remedial works, it may be necessary to isolate detection, call points or alarm systems in liaison with site occupier / person in control. Specific impairment... e3-isolation-of-fire-detection Portable fire extinguishing equipment FIRE Portable fire extinguishing equipment The Fire Safety Order requires that, where necessary, premises must be provided with appropriate firefighting equipment. To comply with this requirement, it will normally be necessary to provide an adequate number of... e3-portable-fire-extinguishing-equipment Fixed firefighting systems FIRE Fixed firefighting systems The RRO states Fixed firefighting systems (suppression systems) may be installed in some premises. Such systems can be installed throughout a premises, or they may be provided to address a localised risk only and operate automatically... e3-fixed-firefighting-systems 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98
