Fire Flashcards
What fire safety provisions would you expect to find in an office
block?
- Maximum occupancy listings.
- Fire exits with signage above that can function in a power failure.
- Placing fire extinguishers and fire alarms in easily accessible places.
- Restricted use of flammable materials.
- Installing fire alarm control panels for quick detection and warning of fire.
Relevant legislation and guidance re lated to fire
- Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
- Fire Safety Act 2021.
- The Fire Safety Act is an amendment of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
-The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 - Aproved document B: volum 1 - Dwellings. Volume 2 - Buildings Other Than Dwellings
- National Fire Chiefs Council NFCC
Rules for external wall insulation
Non Flammable materials on buildings of 11 meters or more in height, or more than 5 storeys with at least 2 domestic premises within.
What is the The Fire Safety Act ?
The Fire Safety Act is an amendment of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety)
Order 2005. This Act clarifies responsibility for building safety and applies to
the structure, external walls (including cladding and balconies) and individual
flat entrance doors between domestic premises and the common parts of a
multi-occupied residential building.
What is the Building Safety Act
The Building Safety Act can be confused with the Fire Safety Act 2021.
The Building Safety Act ensures there are clearly identified Accountable
Persons for safety during the design and occupation of a high-rise residential
building and provides more rights for leaseholders.
What does the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 cover?
Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
Came into effect in January 2023 and are part of the Home Office’s fire safety reform program. They implement recommendations from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 report.
Here are some of the requirements of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022:
Fire doors
Require regular checks to ensure they are in good repair and working properly. Responsible persons must also consider recommendations for improvements made during fire risk assessments.
High-rise buildings
Responsible persons must provide information to fire and rescue services to help them plan for and respond to fires.
Building information
Responsible persons must provide information about the building, including the number of storeys, basement levels, and the location of key fire-fighting equipment.
Floor plans
Responsible persons must keep a hard copy of the building and floor plans in a secure information box. They must also update the plans if there are any changes to the building’s layout or fire-fighting equipment.
How many sections are in the Approved Document B - Volume 1 and what are they?
Volume 1: Dwellings Requirement
B1: Means of warning and escape Requirement
B2: Internal fire spread (linings) Requirement
B3: Internal fire spread (structure) Requirement
B4: External fire spread B Requirement
B5: Access and facilities for the fire service Regulations: 6(3), 7(2) and 38 2019 edition incorporating
How many sections are in the Approved Document B - Volume 2 and what are they?
Volume 2: Buildings other than dwellings Requirement
B1: Means of warning and escape Requirement
B2: Internal fire spread (linings) Requirement
B3: Internal fire spread (structure) Requirement
B4: External fire spread Requirement
B5: Access and facilities for the fire service Regulations: 6(3), 7(2) and 38
What is the The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order (FSO) 2005?
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO) is a legal requirement that ensures the safety of people from fire in or around a premises.
It places responsibilities on the “Responsible Person” for a premises, including:
-Carrying out or arranging a fire risk assessment
-Identifying people who may be at risk
-Reducing or eliminating fire risk
-Providing general fire precautions
-Making arrangements for planning, organizing, controlling, -monitoring, and reviewing protective and preventive measures
-Taking steps to find out if other responsible people have duties or share the premises
The FSO applies to all non-domestic premises, and commercial landlords are also responsible for carrying out regular fire risk assessments. The Fire Safety Act 2021 clarified that the FSO also applies to the structure, external walls, and flat entrance doors of blocks of flats.
