Posted By Simon Micklewright
Hi good people,

I was handed the reccomendations from a fire officers visit to one of our offices today, there seem to be some serious errors in his recommendations, please advise.

1. All fire extinguishers to be placed on the floor and NOT hung on wall mounts.

2. All kitchen extinguishers to be removed from the kitchen

3. Emergency lighting to be linked to mains electric supply – not battery operated

I know that points 1 and 3 are innocorect but I am unsure about the removal of fire extinguishers from the kitchen, the kitchen is a large kitchen and has just the one exit. Can anyone shed light on why he would reccomend such a thing.

Thank you
Simon

Posted By AlanB
Simon,

Just as a matter of interest, is the fire officer someone internal to your company, or one from the local fire depatrment or local authority?

I must admit, I am surprised at the three you have highlighted, as reports that we get back from our safety audits are all to the contrary.

And how high are your extinguishers off the floor?

Alan

Posted By David Edward Partington
What you must bear in mind with the FB is that they are mostly trained to put out fires and not Fire Safety. And whilst they may turn up at your site with a Fire Engine you are probably more of an expert in Fire Safety then they are...

Within the Fire Brigade there are specialist groups and problebly for us as pratitioners the most important is a group called Fire Safety. Therefore if you have concerns then phone them for advice.

However, bear in mind that Fire Safety is made up of Firemen who initially have been on a two week course in Fire Safety and therefore you need an officer that is experienced in the subject..

So clearly the Officer who visited your site did not understand the issues of Fire Safety and you should ask the Officer for "clarification". Doudtless this question will force him to examine the books on the subject and "review" his position.

Regards

David Partington.