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Reference Guide Fire Strategy

Detailed requirements are specified in Section 6 of BS 9991, where the M& E consultant/

contractor is unsure of the requirements of the proposed fire and/or smoke dampers, it is
recommended a workshop is arranged with a qualified fire engineer to review the provisions.

It should be ensured that unobstructed access is provided to all dampers via an access
hatch located on the appropriate side of the damper to allow routine maintenance.

B4 – External Fire Spread

Approved Document B provides guidance on separation between buildings and boundaries.
The intent of this guidance is to reduce the potential for fire spread between buildings via

both direct flame impingement and radiant heat.

External fire spread conditions should be assessed on a case-by-case basis as these

depend on a number of factors including, though not limited to, the presence of adjacent
buildings and the site boundary.

B5 – Access and Facilities for the Fire Service

It is noted that the access and facilities for the Fire Service will vary for each store and will
depend on a number of factors such as vehicle access to the store, situation within larger

building complexes and adjacent tenancies. It is not therefore reasonable to provide
exemplar recommendations, and each store should be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

It is noted that a good relationship with the Fire and Rescue Service will have benefits for

both the occupier and the Fire Service. In particular, it will ensure that the Fire and Rescue
Service will have an appropriate pre-determined response strategy for the premises. To

further assist operational crews, drawings containing essential information for firefighting,
such as clear routes through the store and location of any special fire hazards, should be
prepared and stored in a readily accessible location adjacent the main fire alarm panel.

Fire Safety Management

Responsibilities exist for the effective management of retail premises under the Regulatory

Reform (Fire Safety) Order (RR(FS)O) 2005. Under the Order it is the duty of the
responsible person to ensure that ongoing fire risk assessments are undertaken and
periodically reviewed.

Staff members should be provided with fire safety training during induction and be aware of
available escape routes and fire safety provisions. It is the responsibility of Co-op staff to

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