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Checklist• When necessary are escape routes, exits, the locations of fire-fighting equipmentand emergency fire telephones indicated by appropriate signs?• Are you maintaining all the necessary signs and notices so that they continue tobe correct, legible and understood?• Are you maintaining signs that you have provided for the information of the Fireand Rescue Service?3.4.6 Installation testing and maintenanceNew fire precautions should be installed by a competent person.You must keep any equipment, devices or facilities that are provided at your site, event orvenue for the safety of people, (e.g. fire alarms, fire extinguishers, lighting, signs, fire exits),in effective working order.You must ensure that regular checks, periodic servicing and maintenance are carried outwhatever the size of your site or venue and that any defects are put right as quickly aspossible.Checks should be undertaken before, during and after the event.You, or a person you have nominated, can carry out certain checks and maintenance work.Further maintenance may need to be performed by a competent service engineer. Wherecontractors are used, third party certification is one method where a reasonable assuranceof quality of work and competence can be achieved. (See Part 2, Section 8.)The following are examples of checks and tests that should be considered. The examples oftesting and maintenance given are not intended to be prescriptive and other testing regimesmay be appropriate.daily checks (and/or checks before an event)Remove any bolts, padlocks and security devices from fire exits (including perimeter fences)and check escape routes to ensure they are clear from obstructions. Check that all safetysigns and notices are legible. Where practicable, check all emergency lighting units arein place and in working order. Check the provision of fire extinguishers and that they are34
present. Check the operation of communications systems such as public address systemsand radios. Check that staff, volunteers and stewards with designated responsibilities areavailable.Weekly tests (and/or before an event)Test fire-detection (where provided), fire warning systems, and manually-operated warningdevices by following the manufacturers or installers instructions. Check the batteriesof safety torches. Check that fire extinguishers and hose reels are correctly located andin apparent working order. Fire pumps and standby generators should be tested for 30minutes each week.Monthly tests (and/or before an event)Test all emergency escape lighting systems and safety torches to make sure they haveenough charge and illumination according to the manufacturers or suppliers instructions.Monthly tests should be at an appropriate time when, following the test, they will not beimmediately required, e.g. when no events are scheduled.Six-monthly tests (and/or before an event)A competent person should test and maintain the fire-detection and warning system andemergency escape lighting.Annual tests (and/or before an event)The emergency escape lighting and all fire-fighting equipment, fire alarms and otherinstalled systems should be tested and maintained by a competent person.Where your event has only a short duration (e.g. 3 days) you may need to carry out all of theabove plan checks to ensure that your site or event is adequately protected.Appendix A provides an example of a fire safety maintenance checklist. You will find it ofbenefit to keep a log book of all maintenance and testing.Further guidance on maintenance and testing on individual types of equipment andfacilities can be found in the relevant section in Part 2.35
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