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Reference Guide Fire Strategy

Contents

Model Food Store (Single Storey) ......................................................................................... 0

1.1 Introduction and Scope ........................................................................................... 4

Sources of Information ............................................................................................ 4

Principle Building Characteristics ............................................................................ 4

Overview ................................................................................................................. 5

B1 – Means of Warning and Escape ....................................................................... 6

1.5.1 Fire alarm and detection system ...................................................................... 6

1.5.2 Occupancy Numbers ....................................................................................... 6

1.5.3 Fire Exits .......................................................................................................... 6

1.5.4 Travel Distances .............................................................................................. 7

1.5.5 Exit Signage .................................................................................................... 7

1.5.6 Emergency Escape Lighting ............................................................................ 8

1.5.7 Door Swing ...................................................................................................... 8

1.5.8 Designated Escape Route ............................................................................... 8

1.5.9 Shared Common Escape ................................................................................. 8

1.5.10 Security Locking Mechanisms .......................................................................... 9

1.5.11 Final Exits ........................................................................................................ 9

1.5.12 Electrically Powered Doors .............................................................................. 9

1.5.13 Portable Firefighting Equipment ..................................................................... 10

1.5.14 Internal Fire Spread (Linings) ......................................................................... 10
1.5.15 B3 – Internal Fire Spread Structure ................................................................ 10

1.5.16 Partition Wall.................................................................................................. 10
1.5.17 Party Walls .................................................................................................... 13

1.5.18 Compartment Floors ...................................................................................... 13
1.5.19 Fire Doors ...................................................................................................... 13

1.5.20 Areas of Special Fire Risk .............................................................................. 13
1.5.21 Fire Stopping ................................................................................................. 14

1.5.22 Fire and smoke dampers ............................................................................... 14
Document Classification Final Document Ref: 3.1-RCS-RHSE-(110)-262 Version 1.1

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