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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThe person responsible for creating the fire safety policy – the \u2018responsible person\u2019 – may be the employer, the building owner, the building\u2019s landlord, an occupier of the building or someone else with control over the premises, like a facilities manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The responsible person must ensure that the fire safety policy is tailored to their specific building or buildings and protect everyone that might be present there, including workers, contractors, suppliers, members of the public and passers by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Policies and Procedures for Fire Safety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005<\/strong> is the main piece of legislation governing fire safety in non-domestic and multi-occupancy buildings across England and Wales. It applies to all workplaces and all common parts of multi-occupancy domestic buildings, such as blocks of flats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Under the Fire Safety Order, the responsible person – whether the employer, landlord, building owner or manager – must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The fire safety procedures for your premises will depend on the type of business, type and size of building and number of people present, but examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are an employer, then it\u2019s a good idea to share your fire safety responsibilities by nominating a fire warden<\/a> or fire marshal who will work with you to ensure fire safety measures are in place and effective. All nominated fire wardens need to be given full training in fire safety, and their name and contact details should be shared with the whole business so everyone knows who to contact if fire safety hazards arise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As an employer, it\u2019s vital that all your employees are fully trained in fire safety measures so they know what to do in case of emergency. Our range of online Fire Safety Courses<\/a>, including Fire Warden Training<\/a> and Fire Risk Assessment Training<\/a>, will provide members of staff at all levels with essential fire safety knowledge.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n Fire safety policies should always be tailored to your specific premises, as all businesses and buildings have different risks and different needs. There is no \u2018one-size-fits-all\u2019 policy that applies to everyone. Instead, you need to identify the fire safety risks, safety precautions and emergency procedures that are specific to your premises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In general, a fire safety policy will contain a statement declaring the business\u2019s commitment to fire safety and three main sections: an identification of the fire safety hazards, details of how these risks are avoided with relevant fire safety precautions and what should happen if a fire breaks out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The first section of your fire safety policy should be a simple statement declaring your business\u2019s commitment to fire safety, meeting legal requirements and ensuring people on the premises remain safe from harm. The statement should be signed and dated by the most senior person in your organisation to give it credibility.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n A simple fire safety policy statement example is as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThe purpose of this fire safety policy is to ensure the safety of all people in, or in the vicinity of, the premises in case of fire. The business is committed to taking all reasonably practicable measures to prevent or minimise the risk of fire and has undertaken a fire safety risk assessment to identify hazards and ensure appropriate controls are in place, in line with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Whilst fire can never be prevented completely, the business has put in place suitable systems to alert people to fire, raise the alarm and escape safely. These systems will be regularly monitored and reviewed through fire drills. All members of staff will also be given training and instruction on fire evacuation measures.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n <\/div>\n To write a fire safety policy, you\u2019ll first need to identify all of the potential fire safety hazards around your premises. This means carrying out a fire safety risk assessment and making a written note of everything you discover that has the potential to start a fire or hinder a person\u2019s escape during a fire. For example:<\/span><\/p>\n This section should outline all of the fire safety procedures and arrangements your building\/s has in place. It can be a simple checklist or contain more detailed information, depending on the level of risk identified and types of fire safety measures implemented. Examples of procedures and arrangements you may want to include are:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Note that this list is not exhaustive and must be tailored to your own specific premises. You may also want to include a combination of written information, diagrams and maps, depending on your building\u2019s arrangements.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n This section of the fire safety policy should detail what must happen in case of a fire. It should include information such as:<\/span><\/p>\n Use the link below to download a blank fire safety policy template that you can adapt for your own premises. Note that the pre-filled information in each section is an example only and must be tailored to your own individual building, people and needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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\n Fire Safety Policy Statement
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\n Section 3 – Emergency Procedures
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