Search results 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 Fire procedures Fire Fire procedures The RRO says the most fundamental aspect of fire safety management is to formulate appropriate procedures for people to follow when fire occurs, or the fire alarm system operates. The procedures will vary with the type of premises and the... e3-fire-procedures Fire safety training Fire Fire safety training The Fire Safety Order requires that your employees are provided with adequate fire safety training as part of induction training. This training must be provided during working hours. The training will need to be repeated periodically.... e3-fire-safety-training Maintenance of fire safety measures Fire Maintenance of fire safety measures The RRO states the fire safety measures provided for the purpose of compliance with fire safety legislation must be maintained regularly and suitably, and must be kept in an efficient state, efficient working order, and... e3-maintenance-of-fire-safety-measures 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99
