Fire Safety & Safety of Places Sport Act

Question 1

How many people must the building have inside before they need a safety certificate from a fire officer?

Answer 1

500 or more people.

Question 2

How often should fire drills be practiced ?

Answer 2

At least once a year.

Question 3

Why should staff be trained to do risk assessments and evacuations?

Answer 3

Because health and safety is the employer and the employees’ responsibility. The staff must be able to carry out evacuations so that people are removed safely.

Question 4

What are the key requirements of Fire Safety & Safety of Places Sport Act?

Answer 4

• Fire drills must be practiced once a year.
• A certificate is needed for more 500 people in the stadium capacity.
• Must be a health and safety policy/ emergency action plan in place.
• Regular risk assessments must be done.
• Must be adequate fire extinguishers.
• Any changes to the stadium must be recorded.
• Staff must be safety trained.
• any obstructions to exits must be cleared.