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Fire safety is a vital aspect of every business. At Jupiter Facilities Management, we work hard to ensure all necessary fire equipment is in place to protect your staff and visitors and comply with regulations. Our fire safety services can be used by businesses of all types, including offices, shops, factories, warehouses, and hotels.
We’ll fully manage the deployment of various firefighting and detecting equipment throughout your building, including alarms, detectors, fire doors, extinguishers, and emergency lighting. We’ll also work alongside you to implement effective and compliant evacuation plans, plus supervise fire drills when necessary.
Ensuring Effective Fire Safety
To fully protect users of your building, you must ensure the fire equipment you deploy is of the correct type. You’ll find many types of fire extinguishers and various kinds of fire doors, for example, and it’s vital to know precisely which equipment to use.
Our experience in fire safety solutions ensures we can assist with this, ensuring the correct equipment is in the proper place. We can also install various pieces of equipment, such as fire doors, safely and correctly, in accordance with all relevant regulations. We’ll then return regularly to check and service equipment, making sure it’s always ready to be used if necessary.
Contact us today to learn more about how we can help select and install your fire safety equipment.
FAQs
Where should fire doors be fitted in my building?
Fire doors are typically required in all doorways leading to escape routes, plus they are needed in rooms with a higher chance of fire, such as boiler rooms. Fire door placement should be identified during a risk assessment and reviewed regularly.
Which types of fire doors should be installed in my workplace?
Fire doors are graded by how long they can withstand fire – for example, FD30 doors withstand fire for 30 minutes, and FD60 doors withstand fire for 60 minutes. Most fire doors are FD30, but FD60 doors, or sometimes higher, are used in buildings that take longer to evacuate. We’ll use our expertise to advise on the best fire doors for your premises.
Are fire alarms a legal requirement in the workplace?
Yes, they are. Regulations state that every business premises must have an ‘appropriate fire detection system’. This means that there must be a way for fire to be detected and building users warned.
What type of fire extinguisher should my building have?
There are various fire extinguishers, including water, foam, CO2, dry chemical, and wet chemical. Each extinguisher should be used for different types of fire. The placement of different extinguisher types will be decided using your risk assessment. We’ll use our expertise to correctly place fire extinguishers throughout your building.
Who can install a fire alarm system?
A qualified electrician must install a mains-powered fire alarm system. The electrician must be working to BS 5839 and be NSI-approved. This will ensure the fire alarm system is installed correctly and complies with all necessary regulations. Fire alarm systems should also only be serviced by an appropriately qualified person. We can manage fire alarm installation and servicing on your behalf, ensuring they’re carried out by experienced and knowledgeable professionals.
Fire Safety Compliance
All premises must have a person responsible for implementing and maintaining sufficient fire safety measures in line with various regulations, including the Fire Safety Regulatory Reform Order 2005 (Fire Safety RRO 2005). We have the training and experience required to act as your responsible person, taking the pressure away from owners and management.
In this role, we’ll ensure complete compliance throughout your building. This includes the display of correct literature throughout the premises and regular inspections of emergency exits to ensure they’re clear and compliant. We’ll also conduct regular risk assessments of your premises, identifying hazards and implementing satisfactory solutions.
Regular Fire Safety Checks
Fire safety testing is one of the most vital tasks carried out in any business. Safety equipment must be checked and serviced regularly – for example, fire alarm systems should be checked weekly, and fire extinguishers should be checked monthly. Other aspects of your fire safety system that need regular checks include fire doors, emergency lighting, smoke detectors, manual call points, and sprinkler systems.
We’ll ensure your fire safety equipment is tested in line with all requirements and make necessary repairs or replacements should any problems be identified. We’ll also keep complete records of testing and servicing, ensuring you can provide proof of your business’s compliance.
Please contact us today to learn more about how Jupiter FM can ensure your building’s compliance with fire safety regulations.
FAQs
Who should be appointed as a responsible person?
A responsible person should have the time, experience, and authority to lead a fire safety programme. This could include any senior member of staff. We can also act as a responsible person for our clients, using our vast experience to lead an effective programme to ensure fire safety within your premises.
Should fire safety checks be documented?
Yes, they should – in fact, if you employ five or more people, it’s the law that all fire safety checks are recorded clearly. To ensure this, we’ll provide a fire log book, which will be filled in every time any action is taken that impacts your fire safety system, such as testing and maintenance.
How often should fire safety equipment be checked?
Different equipment needs checking at various intervals. For example, weekly fire alarm system checks are required, emergency lighting needs checking every month, and dry and wet risers must be tested biannually. We’ll plan and carry out all the necessary tests to ensure you always remain compliant with all laws surrounding the testing of fire safety equipment.
What regulations govern fire safety in the workplace?
The primary legislation covering workplace fire safety requirements is the Fire Safety Regulatory Reform Order 2005. This governs many aspects of fire safety, including testing of equipment, installation of structural features to protect against fire, planning of fire safety procedures, and much more. We are fully knowledgeable of this order and will work with you to ensure full compliance.
What should a fire risk assessment include?
A fire risk assessment should look at various aspects of fire safety, including emergency routes and exits, firefighting equipment, fire detection equipment, and more. This assessment should then be used to remove or reduce any risks. It is vital to regularly update your fire risk assessment and include any new factors that might have appeared since the previous assessment. We will work with you to periodically conduct risk assessments, maximising safety for staff and visitors and ensuring you remain compliant with the law.