Fire Risk Assessment

• Identification of the most significant fire hazards and how these can be removed or reduced.
• Provision of fire alarms incorporating automatic fire detection using smoke and heat detectors for general areas and aspirating detection systems for critical areas.
• Provision of portable fire extinguishing equipment and fire suppression systems, including automatic sprinklers.
• Identification of escape routes; ensure they are kept clear of obstructions.
• Improving passive fire precautions e.g. adding fire resistant doors.
• Means of containing fire-fighting water to avoid pollution or contamination of unaffected premises or areas.
• Training of staff in fire awareness, sounding the alarm, evacuation procedures and in the use of fire extinguishing equipment.
• Maintenance of existing fire precaution measures, particularly those detailed in any fire certificate.

The local Fire Brigade will be able to provide advice on all these issues, as will Fire Risk Consultants.