The Fire Industry Association (FIA) has published a best practice guide to fire safety in commercial premises.
It aims to help persons responsible for fire safety in commercial premises understand their duties with regards to fire legislation in England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

The guide can be downloaded free from the FIA website by clicking here.

The 27-page guide discusses the responsible person’s legal duties and includes a five-step guide to fire risk assessments followed by a breakdown of various protective measures, which include fire detection and alarm systems, means of escape, emergency lighting and signage as well as fire fighting equipment.

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