Fire protection Flashcards
Are the fire protection measures for areas where flammable and highly flammable liquids are stored, handled or used proportionate to the risk and based on the findings of the fire
risk assessments carried out in compliance with fire safety legislation and DSEAR?
Fire protection measures for areas where flammable and highly flammable liquids are stored, handled or used should be proportionate to the risk and be based on the findings of the fire risk assessments carried out in compliance with fire safety
legislation and DSEAR (refs 8-13)
Where flammable liquids are used or stored, are appropriate portable fire extinguishers, approved and certificated by an independent, third-party certification body, installed and
maintained in accordance with BS 5306: Parts 3 and 8?
Where flammable liquids are used or stored, appropriate portable fire extinguishers, approved and certificated by an independent, third-party certification body, should
be installed and maintained in accordance with British Standard BS 5306: Parts 3 and 8 (see refs 44 and 45).
As part of the fire risk assessment, has consideration been given to installing a fixed fire suppression system proportionate to the risk, such as sprinklers with foam additives?
As part of the fire risk assessment, consideration should be given to installing a fixed fire suppression system proportionate to the risk, such as sprinklers with foam
additives. This will be particularly relevant for very hazardous plant or processes that are critical to the wellbeing of the business. When installing such a system the guidance set out in Technical Bulletin TB214 should be followed in addition to that in BS EN 12845 (refs 46 and 47)
Has consideration been given to installing an automatic fire detection and alarm system in accordance with BS 5839: Part 1?
Consideration should also be given to installing an automatic fire detection and alarm system in accordance with BS 5839: Part 1 (ref 48).
During the design stage of the fire protection systems for hazard zones, was it borne in mind that they should be intrinsically safe and appropriate for the zone, temperature and other relevant parameters of the environment in which they will be installed?
During the design stage of the fire protection systems for hazard zones, it should be borne in mind that they should be intrinsically safe and appropriate for the zone, temperature and other relevant parameters of the environment in which they will be installed.
