Below are some guides around fire safety in public spaces. While these guides are aimed primarily at persons in control such as owners, occupiers and managers, (see Section 18 of the Fire Services Act), particular aspects of the guides, such as those concerning fire prevention and what to do in the event of a fire, […]
Requirements under the Fire Services Acts 1981 and 2003. The person having control is legally required to provide a property / premises that is safe and all necessary reasonable fire safety measures and procedures are in place. This may mean oversight and implementation of the fire safety features, measures and procedures within the premises, and
Prevention The following fire prevention measures are recommended for adoption in the day to day running of the premises: Rubbish and Waste: Arrangements should be made for collection and removal of waste at regular intervals. Smoking: Where permitted, smoking should be restricted to approved areas. In smoking areas, suitable ashtrays should be provided. Ashtrays should
