Fire Safety

Question 1

What are the key section headings included in ‘Approved Document B: Fire Safety’?

Answer 1

• Means of warning and escape.
• Internal fire spread (linings)
• Internal fire spread (structure)
• External fire spread
• Access and facilities for the fire service

Question 2

What is the ‘Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005’?

Answer 2

Imposed legislation that requires all buildings to reach the required standards set out in the order and provide adequate fire safety training to employees.

Question 3

Who is considered a ‘responsible person’ under the Fire Safety Regulations?

Answer 3

Anyone who has control of the premises or anyone who has a degree of control over certain areas or systems.

Question 4

What must the ‘responsible person’ do to comply with the fire safety regulations?

Answer 4

• Undertake a fire risk assessment - this may be delegated to a competent person.
• Ensure all people on or near the premises have access to a fire escape route.
• Make special consideration to any persons with special needs.

Question 5

What is a fire risk assessment?

Answer 5

A review undertaken in order to assess a building’s fire risk and offer recommendations to make the building safer.

Question 6

Define active fire protection.

Answer 6

Measures that detect, stop and help escape fires.

Question 7

Give some examples of active fire protection.

Answer 7

• Fire Alarm systems
• Emergency escape lighting
• Sprinkler systems
• Portable fire extinguishers

Question 8

Define passive fire protection.

Answer 8

Measures that contain the fire and prevent it from spreading further.

Question 9

Give some examples of passive fire protection.

Answer 9

• Fire doors
• Compartmentation and fire stopping
• Fire curtains
• Smoke and fire dampers