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Posted By simon carrier
Good morning
I am looking for some information on the inspection and testing of fire escapes from a second storey building. I think it would be covered under PUWER and as such would need to be regularly inspected. If anyone has any info I would be grateful.
Thanks in advance
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Posted By Rod Douglas
Simon,
All fire doors and hard ware (This includes fire escapes)must remain in efficeint working order at all times. If the premises has a fire certificate, then this will be a requirement of the certificate. If the building is not covered by a fire certificate, then then maintenance should be done according to the requirements of The Workplace (Health, Safety & Welfare)Regulations 1992.
Failing that get in touch with your Local Fire Brigades Safety Department, they will give you sound advice.
I hope this is of some help.
Aye,
Rod D
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Posted By ivorfire
Hi Simon,
If you consider that the external escape is a large piece of rusting metal it would need to be treated and tested so it can carry out its function.
It may appear sound and ok for one or two persons but if a "heard of elephants" had to use in an emergency it could fail.
Therefore, as a fire officer I would normally recommended that a visual inspection carried out and any corrosion repaired all being verified by a structural engineer.
This should be duly certificated and carried out once every five years if galvanised and every three years if not galvanised.
In between times make sure that no water and /or green algae type slim is deposited to cause any slip hazard.
Hope this helps.
Regards,
Shaun
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Posted By David Edward Partington
Simon there is a BS on this subject. Please note that these escapes are viewed as temporary structures under Building Regs.
The standard is that they should be inspected every three years by a competent person to ensure that they maintain their structural integrety.
If you are in the South of England then doudtless the engineers that I employ would be happy to advise you in these matters and undertake inspections on your behalf.
Please respond to the email address below
Regards
David.
David.Partington@Southwark.Gov.Uk
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