Extinguishers should normally be sited on escape routes and in similar locations on all floors forming groups to create ‘fire points’. They should be fixed in a location where the extinguisher can be reached quickly. The best place is near a door leading to a place of safety, on an escape route or adjacent to a specific risk. They should be fixed where they can be easily seen; fixing them inside cupboards or behind doors will only waste valuable time if a fire breaks out. Do not place them over cookers or heaters or in places of extreme temperatures hot or cold.
The additional following factors should also be considered when siting fire extinguishers.
• Extinguishers should be fixed at an elevated height so that the carrying handle is,
1m from the floor for heavier units and 1.5m for smaller units.
• For special risks, they should be adjacent to the risk but not too close to prevent use in the event of a fire occurring.
• They should be near the door, in shallow recesses, and away from extremes of temperature.
• Ensure a maximum 30m traveling distance from a fire to an extinguisher.
• The method of operation should be similar for all extinguishers, where possible.
• The occupiers should be capable of handling all the types and sizes recommended.
• Where different types of extinguishers for different risk types are sited together they must be properly labeled to prevent confusion.
• Extinguishers should be fitted with suitable jet or spray nozzles or flexible hoses to suit the risk involved.
5.5 Maintenance Extinguishers need to be serviced to the latest standard. The manufacturer's instructions will tell you what you need to do to keep your extinguisher in good working order. After an extinguisher has been used, even if only partially, it must be recharged according to the manufacturer's instructions.
The extinguisher should be properly serviced once a year. You should use a company registered by the British Approvals for Fire Equipment (BAFE). BAFE is a Government- recognized the national organization. You can get details of approved products and advice from:
BAFE (British Approvals for Fire Equipment) Bridges 2, The Fire Service College, London Road Moreton in Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 0RH Tel: 0844 335 0897 Fax: 01608 653359
Note - they can also supply a list of companies approved by them to service portable fire extinguishers.
NORTHUMBERLAND FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
FIRE SAFETY - STANDARD HANDOUT
FIRE PRECAUTIONS FOR MARQUEES, TENTS, BOOTHS AND SIMILAR STRUCTURES - FSSH 19
Siting and Layout.
The site chosen should not be in a congested position where easy access is not possible and should be chosen so as to allow ample open space for all the occupants of the tent(s) to get well clear in the event of a fire. Where a number of tents are to be erected, a plan of the site should be discussed with the Fire Brigade.
Adequate space should be allowed between individual tents in order to prevent the spread of fire. As a guide, a minimum of 6m should be observed. In the case of very large tents,
e.g. a big top, the minimum distance should be 12m.
The site should be arranged to allow for adequate access for fire engines and other appliances to within 45 - 50 meters of any structure, including fuel storage facilities. Access routes should not be less than 3.7 meters wide, should have no overhead structure or cables less than 4 meters above the ground, and should be capable of taking the weight of fire engines (about 17 tons) in all weathers. Where access routes to and within the site are accessible via bridges, the weight restrictions of the bridge should not be less than the weight of the vehicle expected to use it. Turning facilities should also be provided on any dead-end access route which is longer than 20 meters.
Emergency vehicle routes within the site should be clearly marked to identify them as such and should be kept clear of obstruction at all times.
Access to hydrants and other water supplies should not be obstructed or obscured. They should be clearly indicated.
Car parks should be sited away from marquees and large tents, and parking should not be allowed on internal routes or between tents.
Occupancy.
The maximum number of persons admitted to the structure should be based on the following formula:-
a) Standing audience - 36 persons per 10 square meters.
b) Closely-seated audience - 24 persons per 10 square cannot.
c) Discotheque - 20 persons per 10 square meters.
These figures include an allowance for gangways and passages.
Means of Escape.
Every tent, booth or similar structure should be provided with exits which are sufficient for the number of occupants in relation to their width, number, and siting. No exit shall be less than 1.1m wide.
Current practice is that where an event in a marquee or large tent is licensed for public entertainment, and more than 50 people are present, doors should be conventional (i.e. a fixed frame and door set fitted with panic bolts or latches). Where such doors are provided, the door frame sills and the ground in the immediate vicinity of the doorway should be leveled to avoid the risk of people tripping.
The additional following factors should also be considered when siting fire extinguishers.
• Extinguishers should be fixed at an elevated height so that the carrying handle is,
1m from the floor for heavier units and 1.5m for smaller units.
• For special risks, they should be adjacent to the risk but not too close to prevent use in the event of a fire occurring.
• They should be near the door, in shallow recesses, and away from extremes of temperature.
• Ensure a maximum 30m traveling distance from a fire to an extinguisher.
• The method of operation should be similar for all extinguishers, where possible.
• The occupiers should be capable of handling all the types and sizes recommended.
• Where different types of extinguishers for different risk types are sited together they must be properly labeled to prevent confusion.
• Extinguishers should be fitted with suitable jet or spray nozzles or flexible hoses to suit the risk involved.
5.5 Maintenance Extinguishers need to be serviced to the latest standard. The manufacturer's instructions will tell you what you need to do to keep your extinguisher in good working order. After an extinguisher has been used, even if only partially, it must be recharged according to the manufacturer's instructions.
The extinguisher should be properly serviced once a year. You should use a company registered by the British Approvals for Fire Equipment (BAFE). BAFE is a Government- recognized the national organization. You can get details of approved products and advice from:
BAFE (British Approvals for Fire Equipment) Bridges 2, The Fire Service College, London Road Moreton in Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 0RH Tel: 0844 335 0897 Fax: 01608 653359
Note - they can also supply a list of companies approved by them to service portable fire extinguishers.
NORTHUMBERLAND FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
FIRE SAFETY - STANDARD HANDOUT
FIRE PRECAUTIONS FOR MARQUEES, TENTS, BOOTHS AND SIMILAR STRUCTURES - FSSH 19
Siting and Layout.
The site chosen should not be in a congested position where easy access is not possible and should be chosen so as to allow ample open space for all the occupants of the tent(s) to get well clear in the event of a fire. Where a number of tents are to be erected, a plan of the site should be discussed with the Fire Brigade.
Adequate space should be allowed between individual tents in order to prevent the spread of fire. As a guide, a minimum of 6m should be observed. In the case of very large tents,
e.g. a big top, the minimum distance should be 12m.
The site should be arranged to allow for adequate access for fire engines and other appliances to within 45 - 50 meters of any structure, including fuel storage facilities. Access routes should not be less than 3.7 meters wide, should have no overhead structure or cables less than 4 meters above the ground, and should be capable of taking the weight of fire engines (about 17 tons) in all weathers. Where access routes to and within the site are accessible via bridges, the weight restrictions of the bridge should not be less than the weight of the vehicle expected to use it. Turning facilities should also be provided on any dead-end access route which is longer than 20 meters.
Emergency vehicle routes within the site should be clearly marked to identify them as such and should be kept clear of obstruction at all times.
Access to hydrants and other water supplies should not be obstructed or obscured. They should be clearly indicated.
Car parks should be sited away from marquees and large tents, and parking should not be allowed on internal routes or between tents.
Occupancy.
The maximum number of persons admitted to the structure should be based on the following formula:-
a) Standing audience - 36 persons per 10 square meters.
b) Closely-seated audience - 24 persons per 10 square cannot.
c) Discotheque - 20 persons per 10 square meters.
These figures include an allowance for gangways and passages.
Means of Escape.
Every tent, booth or similar structure should be provided with exits which are sufficient for the number of occupants in relation to their width, number, and siting. No exit shall be less than 1.1m wide.
Current practice is that where an event in a marquee or large tent is licensed for public entertainment, and more than 50 people are present, doors should be conventional (i.e. a fixed frame and door set fitted with panic bolts or latches). Where such doors are provided, the door frame sills and the ground in the immediate vicinity of the doorway should be leveled to avoid the risk of people tripping.
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