Fire-fighting installations, fixed

With latter day Installations such as In hotels and restaurants with large kitchens, an additional safety measure can also be introduced such as the provision of fixed fire fighting installations. These will be covered In more detail In later chapters. 

A plan of the layout >- The location of service shut-off facilities >- The location and nature of any specific hazards >- The details of the fire alarm system >- Details of any fixed fire fighting installations, e.g. sprinklers. 

BS EN 12845 Fixed fire-fighting systems. Automatic sprinkler systems Design, installation and maintenance... 

Evacuafion exercises Fixed fire fighting equipment/installations... 

Figure 8.14 Gas cooking installation showing fixed fire fighting equipment...

This should include the safety performance of the contractor (such as obstructing fire exits, smoking, etc.) as well as the technical aspects of the works (such as installation of fixed fire fighting systems). The formal review of performance should be used in determining whether the contractor is used on future contracts. 

Cooling water from automatic fire fighting systems (e.g. fixed sprinkler installations, on-site fire fighting... 

The RP must provide appropriate fire fighting equipment [4.(1 )(d), 13(1)(a), 13(1)(b) and 13(3)(a)j. In general this means portable extinguishers but may include hose reels, sprinklers and other types of fixed installations where appropriate. 

Properly designed and installed fixed fire suppression systems enhance fire safety in the workplace. Automatic sprinkler systems throughout the workplace are among the most reliable fire fighting means. The fire sprinkler system detects the fire, sounds an alarm, and puts the water where the fire and heat are located. 

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