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Legal/91热爆 Requirements

Every 91热爆 Building must have a building fire manual kept on site.

Although not specifically described in legislation you are unlikely to comply with legislation without this or something similar.

The building fire manual will normally be created and maintained by the department responsible for managing the site (typically 91热爆 Workplace) with input from the occupying departments.

Contents of Building Fire Manual

Date of Publication or Last Review

• Should be reviewed whenever the fire risk assessment is reviewed and whenever there is a significant change.
• The reason for the review should be stated.

Responsibilities for Fire Safety

• Sets out who is responsible for what in the building and for UK and Wales identifies 鈥淭he responsible person(s)鈥�

Building Fire Strategy

• Specifies in outline the key features of the strategy to safeguard life, protect property and avoid business interruption;
• Identifies both high hazard and business critical areas in the building;
• Describes contingency arrangements for recovery in the event of a fire.

Prevention of Fire

Describes building-specific arrangements in respect of the following matters (based on corporate policy where appropriate):

• fire prevention generally;
• smoking;
• electrical safety;
• security against arson;
• storage and use of flammable liquids and gases;
• housekeeping;
• storage and removal of waste;
• fire prevention in catering facilities;
• fire properties of furniture, furnishings and sets.

Fire Protection Measures

Describes

• Means of escape;
• Special measures (if any) for evacuation of people with special needs;
• Compartmentation;
• Escape lighting;
• Fire safety signs;
• Fire detection and alarm system;
• Firefighting equipment;
• Fire suppression systems;
• Smoke control systems;
• Facilities for the fire brigade.
• The description may take the form, at least in part, of a set of plans.
• Describes the following procedures:
• Action on discovering a fire;
• Action on hearing alert/evacuate signals;
• Action by those with special responsibilities;
• Evacuation of people with special needs;
• Any special arrangements for the evacuation and re-occupation of studios and other business critical areas during live transmissions (where relevant).

Training, Information and Fire Drills

Describes the safety arrangements for:

• General staff training;
• Fire warden training;
• Training of others with special responsibilities (including those designated to assist disabled people);
• Information for visitors;
• Instruction of contractors;
• Fire drills.

Testing and Servicing of Fire Protection Equipment

Describes the arrangements for:

• Routine testing (periodicity and responsibility);
• Periodic servicing (periodicity and responsibility);
• Response to faults.

Liaison with the Fire Brigade

Describes the arrangements for familiarisation visits.

Fire Safety Inspections and Audits

Describes the arrangements for:

• Checks by security patrols;
• Formal inspections;
• Periodic audits.

Fire Safety during Contractors' Operations

Describes the arrangements for:

• Fire precautions during construction and similar activities;
• Hot work permits in operation in premises;
• Other relevant permits;
• Maintenance of existing fire precautions during contracts.

Documentation and Records

• Provides information on the nature and location of all relevant records, fire risk assessments, log books, emergency packs, etc.

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