What are a Premises Managers/Head teachers Fire Safety responsibilities?
As the Premises Manager you are the designated “responsible person” under the Order and you are therefore responsible for • The completion of a Fire Risk Assessment (See also Fire Risk Assessment Pro-forma & Guidance) • The development of an effective Fire Plan that will ensure that all those duties involved with fire safety are adequately addressed, co-ordinated and suitably maintained. • The provision of information and training for staff and other building users about the fire safety arrangements including evacuation, fire drills and fire fighting with specific training for those with duties under the Fire Plan e.g. Fire Wardens. • The monitoring and recording (in Fire Safety Log Book) of the servicing of fire alarms, fire fighting equipment and emergency lighting. • The visual inspection of the fire system as defined in the Fire Safety Log Book.
