Fire Emergency Plans
The emergency plan should be produced after the fire risk assessment has been compiled and should be based on these findings.
The emergency plan should be written down and available for staff, occupiers and enforcing authorities to see.
In larger multi-occupied buildings such as office blocks then the emergency plan should be written in consultation with the other occupants however it is usually sufficient to have one emergency plan to cover the whole building. In these circumstances then the onus usually lies with the managing agent or the owner.
JNS Safety Solutions can assist you in preparing your emergency plan. This comprehensive document will include:
• Action on discovering a fire
• Warning if there is a fire
• Calling the fire brigade
• Evacuation of the premises including those particularly at risk
• Power/process isolation
• Places of assembly and roll call
• Liaison with emergency services
• Identification of key escape routes
• The fire fighting equipment provided
• Specific fire extinguisher responsibilities in the event of a
fire
• Training required
• Provision of information to relevant persons
The emergency plan should be made available and explained to your employees, this can be included in on of our Fire Warden or Fire Awareness courses.
