Page 2 - food store model (with basement accomodation)

Reference Guide Fire Strategy

Contents

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

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

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

1.4 Overview ................................................................................................................. 5

1.5 B1 – Means of Warning and Escape ....................................................................... 5

1.5.1 Fire alarm and detection system ...................................................................... 5

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

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

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

1.5.5 Stair Width ....................................................................................................... 8

1.5.6 Exit Signage .................................................................................................... 8

1.5.7 Emergency Escape Lighting ............................................................................ 8

1.5.8 Door Swing ...................................................................................................... 8

1.5.9 Security Locking Mechanisms .......................................................................... 8

1.5.10 Final Exits ........................................................................................................ 9

1.5.11 Electrically Powered Doors .............................................................................. 9

1.5.12 Portable Firefighting Equipment ....................................................................... 9

1.5.13 Internal Fire Spread (Linings) ......................................................................... 10

1.5.14 B3 – Internal Fire Spread Structure ................................................................ 10

1.5.15 Party Walls .................................................................................................... 10
1.5.16 Compartment Floors ...................................................................................... 10

1.5.17 Fire Doors ...................................................................................................... 11
1.5.18 Areas of Special Fire Risk .............................................................................. 11

1.5.19 Back-of-House/Storage Areas ....................................................................... 11
1.5.20 Fire Stopping ................................................................................................. 12

1.5.21 Fire and smoke dampers ............................................................................... 13
1.6 B4 – External Fire Spread ..................................................................................... 13

1.7 B5 – Access and Facilities for the Fire Service ..................................................... 14
Document Classification Final Document Ref: 3.1-RCS-RHSE-(110)-263 Version 1.1

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