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Environmental Science · Studypool

​Fire Safety in the Built Environment

Overview

Task:

Selecting one of the following premise types, you are required to write a report detailing the features you would expect to find in the fire safety strategy for the building:

  • Shopping mall
  • Hospital
  • Large, open plan office building with atrium
  • Large public assembly building used for entertainment and conference events
  • Distribution warehouse storing tyres

Very Important notes:

Identify suitable premises type for report.

Describe key features of premises with regard to fire safety and risk.

How is risk controlled? How are large open spaces managed to prevent fire spread and provide safe evacuation? Type of alarm system and how it works

Follow available guidance for relevant premise type. Fire safety risk assessment for places of large assembly, BS 9999

Explain the systems in place to provide protection. As above

Describe the means of escape philosophy for the premises. As above

Outline the management protocols to be put in place. Fire safety risk assessment for places of large assembly, BS 9999