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Heritage and refurbishment Fire safety protocols


Several important fire safety protocols need to be put in place to preserve any historical or listed building:


Risk assessment The risk assessment should be common practice and focus on the identification, elimination and management of risks, with the process to follow being: • identify the hazards • decide who might be harmed and how • evaluate the risks and decide on precautions





record significant findings • implement and update


Staff training As the risk of fire is relatively high on heritage sites, all on site staff should be familiar with the evacuation procedure, the location of fire protection equipment and how to use it, as well as the on site detection and alarm systems. Staff also need to be made aware of the risks associated with their working environment and the point of contact should an emergency arise.


Key areas At heritage sites, particular attention needs to be given to the following four areas:


1. Sources of ignition – during the process, mains wiring may have been replaced or restored, but many areas have several different mains fuse boxes that will need to be checked. Finding space for radiant heaters next to oil paintings can also be a challenge, so it is important to assess any sources of ignition.


2. Fuel – a primary concern when carrying out a fire risk assessment in historic buildings is the amount of potential fuel they contain. Exposed wooden beams are unlikely to be treated, and they can often be coated in old paints or varnishes, so the surface flame spread is likely to be much faster than in a modern building.


3. The potential for fire to spread through the building – long corridors, open staircases and rear staircases can all result in a fire spreading more quickly. Therefore, it’s important to assess all open areas where the risk of a fire spreading is much greater.


4. The means of access and escape – heritage buildings can bring in thousands of visitors each year, so an evacuation process is essential, to maximise safety. This applies all year round, whether renovation is taking place or not.


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