Fire Safety Sign Survey

Fire safety sign survey in progress

Fire Safety Signs in the UK  have undergone a change from signs showing lettering only, to signs which show lettering accompanied by graphic symbols or just graphic symbols. The past EU influence impacted on UK safety signs still further towards additional graphic symbols within Fire Procedure notices and this will become more evident in Scotland. The British standard covering the format of fire safety signs is BS 5499.

 

Firehouse (Scotland) will arrange for a full survey and advise clients of all the Fire safety signage required to satisfy Fire Safety legislation and where it is to be fitted. (provision and installation can also be arranged through our network partners).

 

The Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 states:

Means of Escape

Reg.13. - (2) The following requirements must be complied with in respect of relevant premises where neccessary (whether due to the features of the relevant premises, the activity carried on there, any hazard present or any other relevant circumstances) in order to ensure the safety of the relevant persons in respect of harm by fire:-

 

....(g) emergency routes and exits must be indicated by signs;..

 

Other legislation that covers signs generally under Health and Safety:

 

The Health and Safety (Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996.

These Regulations state that:

  • Employers must use safety signs wherever there is a risk to health and safety which cannot be controlled by other means.
  • Safety signs must be of a specified type.
  • All signs must contain a pictogram; text only signs are no longer acceptable.
  • Signs must be properly maintained and adequately lit.
  • Employers must ensure that signs are understood by employees.

The use, application and correct siting of signs can make a major contribution to a safer building and is one of the important elements in any Fire Strategy

 

Although based relatively close to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Perth and Dundee we can and have dealt with fire risk assessments, training and sign survey requests from clients located in other geographical areas in Scotland.

 

Any persons interested in our services should use our contact page or by calling 07772610799 and speak to us directly.

 

 

Our Fire Warden/Marshal course has acheived approved course status by the International Institute of Risk Management (IIRSM) and Mr Ticehurst our trainer has also been granted approved trainer status.

 

Mr. C Ticehurst (MIFireE) of Firehouse (Scotland) who holds a Members grade with the Institution of Fire Engineers is included within the IFE registration scheme of approved Fire Risk Assessors (life safety stream)

 

Fire Warden/Marshal Course

 

Courses held at our regional training centres in Grangemouth & Stirling or at cleints own premises.

 

Courses currently by request - for groups of 3 or more members of staff.

 

 

Firehouse (Scotland) Mission Statement

We endeavour to provide all our clients a quick, efficient and comprehensive service delivered professionally in all the fire risk assessment and fire training services we provide.

 

Operating Areas:

By virtue of its geographical location within the Central belt, Firehouse (Scotland) is within easy reach of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Perth and Dundee although we have carried out furhter afield in the both in the South, North of Scotland and the Scottish Isles.

 

Practical Fire Safety Guidance For Existing Premises with Sleeping Accommodation

In 2006, the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 (‘the 2005 Act’) introduced changes to fire safety law in Scotland and repealed previous fire safety legislation. This guide has been produced to assist those who have responsibility under this Act for ensuring fire safety in certain premises with sleeping accommodation in Scotland. In addition, this guide provides statutory guidance for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (‘SFRS’), as an enforcing authority.This Scottish Government guidance provides practical fire safety advice for certain existing premises with sleeping accommodation. This guidance documant has been issued in Feb.2022 and supersedes the previous June 2018 version. 

 

Action Plans

Enforcement Officers in Scotland generally require/ask for a written action plan based on the significant findings outlined in any fire risk assessement, this will form the platform for subsequent visits by Scottish Fire & Rescue Service Community Safety Officers to check progress on the resolution of significant findings highlighted in previous fire risk assessments.