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• they are fitted with gates that are lockedand /or are too narrow;• bridges or other features over-hangingthe access routes which make themimpassable by Fire and Rescue Servicevehicles;• road surfaces that deteriorate due tobad weather conditions; and• manhole covers are not designed forheavy vehicles.Routes for fire engines should have a:• road width of not less than 3.7m;• clear width at gates not less than 3.1m;• clear height of not less than 3.7m;• surface that can carry a vehicle weighing12.5 tonnes; and• suitable area to allow vehicle to turnaround. If a turning circle is provided,have a diameter not less than 16.8m.Routes likely to be used by emergencyvehicles should be kept free of parkedvehicles. This should be discussed with thepolice at the planning stage. Your routesshould be located so that no parts of theevent where firefighting may be requiredis greater than 50m from a fire lane oradjacent existing suitable thoroughfare.Aluminium track way can be useful on softground, providing it can take the maximumweight and width of fire service vehicles,especially at changes in direction.On-site emergency vehicle routes needto be clearly marked and kept free fromobstruction. Parking should not be allowedon these internal routes. They should beconnected to the primary access points tothe site from the public highways.Ideally, Fire and Rescue Service accessroutes should not be inter-connected withthe public car parks. It may be advisableto define emergency vehicle rendezvouspoints around the perimeter to where theyinitially arrive at the site.Any below ground hydrants and other watersupplies should be clearly visible and easilyaccessible.You should always liaise with the Fire andRescue Service to ensure that your accessroutes are suitable for the appliances usedby that service.Information and communicationarrangementsThe effectiveness of the Fire and RescueService will be greatly assisted if they areprovided with information about your siteand its communication systems and controlpoint. The provision of plans indicatingthe layout of the site, fire service accessroutes, on site fire fighting equipment andfire hydrants should be considered. Whereprovided these should be made available tothe fire service when they arrive.Where your site is provided with acommunication system which enablesmessages to be relayed to the peoplepresent or staff/stewards, e.g. via publicaddress or radios, you should ensure thatthe fire service are aware of the presenceof these facilities so that they can be usedwhen they arrive on site.74
• static water supplies, private hydrants,meter bypass valves and undergroundtanks; and• standby fire pumps and electricalgenerators.Figure 15: Campsite fire lanesFirefighters’ switchesSafety switches are often needed to isolatehigh-voltage luminous signs or to cut offelectrical power. In the case of existinginstallations they should be of a suitablestandard eg BS 7671 54 . If in doubt you mayneed to consult the enforcing authorityregarding the suitability of its location andmarking. Testing should be carried outin accordance with the manufacturer’sinstructions. If you have no suchinstructions then an initial test should becarried out by a competent electrician.other firefighting facilitiesAs well as those already mentioned, otherfacilities to assist firefighters may havebeen installed in your premises and shouldbe properly maintained by a competentperson. Your maintenance audit (seeAppendix A.1 for an example checklist)should include these. Such facilities mayinclude:• information signs for firefighters;75
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