London Fire Safety Guidance for Houses in ... - Harrow Council

Fire ExtinguishersSUMMARY OF FIRE EXTINGUISHER REQUIREMENTSWater type fire extinguishers required in escape routesCarbon Dioxide type required in shared kitchensFire Blankets (in red holder) required in all kitchens, including the kitchen areaof bedsitsWater type extinguishers (in escape route)~ Floor area up to 100 sq. m. : requirement is 1 X 13Awater type~ Floor area 100 to 200 sq. m. requirement is 2 X 13Awater type~ Floor area greater than 200 sq. m. requirement is 2 X13A water type plus 1 X 13A for each additional 200 sq.m.Carbon Dioxide type extinguishers (in shared kitchens)~ 1 X 34B, Carbon Dioxide type extinguisher (2Kgcapacity) per kitchenFire blanket, to comply with BS 6575 : 1985 (in all kitchens)~ One per kitchenSITING OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERSFire extinguishers should be located in conspicuous positions where readilyseen by persons following the escape route e.g. outside rooms, outsidelobbies, on landings etc.,~ Hung on brackets with handle approx. 1.5 metres fromfloor~ Away from heaters~ Away from areas where may be subject to damage~ Not obstructing escape routes~ Not obscured by cupboards, opening doors, etc.~ Not in recesses out of direct sight~ Fire blankets to be in wall mounted holders near thecooker but not above itLondon Fire Safety Guidance for Houses in Multiple OccupationVersion 2: 06/06