Page 2 - food store model (with first floor accomodation)

Reference Guide Fire Strategy

Contents

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

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

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

Overview ................................................................................................................. 4

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

1.4.1 Fire alarm and detection system ...................................................................... 5

1.4.2 Occupancy Numbers ....................................................................................... 5

1.4.3 Fire Exits .......................................................................................................... 6

1.4.4 Travel Distances .............................................................................................. 7

1.4.5 Stair Width ....................................................................................................... 7

1.4.6 Exit Signage .................................................................................................... 7

1.4.7 Emergency Escape Lighting ............................................................................ 8

1.4.8 Door Swing ...................................................................................................... 8

1.4.9 Security Locking Mechanisms .......................................................................... 8

1.4.10 Final Exits ........................................................................................................ 8

1.4.11 Electrically Powered Doors .............................................................................. 8

1.4.12 Portable Firefighting Equipment ....................................................................... 9

1.4.13 Internal Fire Spread (Linings) ........................................................................... 9

1.4.14 B3 – Internal Fire Spread Structure .................................................................. 9

1.4.15 Party Walls ...................................................................................................... 9
1.4.16 Compartment Floors ........................................................................................ 9

1.4.17 Fire Doors ...................................................................................................... 10
1.4.18 Areas of Special Fire Risk .............................................................................. 10

1.4.19 Back-of-House/Storage Areas ....................................................................... 10
1.4.20 Cavity Barriers ............................................................................................... 11

1.4.21 Fire Stopping ................................................................................................. 12
1.4.22 Fire and smoke dampers ............................................................................... 12

B4 – External Fire Spread ..................................................................................... 13
Document Classification Final Document Ref: 3.1-RCS-RHSE-(110)-264 Version 1.1

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