Legislation requires that, where necessary, fi re
fi ghting equipment be indicated by signs. The Duty Holder has an obligation to provide people with information that is essential for their protection. The provision of this information is recommended by government guidance on both building regulations and fi re safety legislation. Further signs that may be required depending on the type and use of the premises. activity, process or practice may require the identifi cation and location of hazards that particularly affect the risk matrix. It may also be prudent that an indication of risk control is displayed where this measure is critical to management of risk. This process will complement the formal risk assessment and the identifi ed signifi cant
fi ndings. The measures will form part of the fi re safety manual and risk reduction management. There are important changes that now require duty
holders to audit and review the fi re safety signs within their buildings. This audit and review should ensure conformance to BS EN ISO 7010 for graphical symbols that have excellent comprehension credentials. Fire Safety signs should be reviewed periodically to ensure they continue to support the fi re safety strategy for the premises. When purchasing the supply and installation
of fi re safety signs it should be specifi ed that the design, position and location of the fi re safety signs conform to BS EN ISO7010 and BS5499 parts 4 and 10 respectively.
Figure 4 - BS EN ISO 7010 Fire fi ghting equipment sign(s) & Fire safety notice(s)
Fire hose reel
Fire extinguisher Figure 5 - Mandatory fi re safety instruction notice(s)
Figure 6 - Management of risk - Risk/prohibitive action combination sign(s)
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