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Fire precautions in dwellings Contents Page Introduction 1–2 Types of dwellings (A) Shared houses Two storeys (or less) 3–4 Three or more storeys 5–6 (B) Bedsits Two storeys (or less) 7–8 Three or more storeys 9–10 (C) Converted flats 11–12 (D) Single family dwellings 13 Appendix 1 14–32 Fire precautions – what needs to be in place Appendix 2 33–36 Fire standards – further information Appendix 3 38–42 Fire risk assessment form Appendix 4 43 Fire risk assessment form notes
Introduction Fire precautions in dwellings The reason for insisting on fire precautions in houses in dwellings is to save lives and prevent injury by: • providing early warning in the event of fire • stopping smoke and fire spreading before residents have a chance of escape • ensuring residents have a protected means of escape. Residents in a HMO (house in multiple occupation) are potentially at greater risk. In general terms, an HMO means accommodation where two or more households share amenities where a household includes families, single people and couples. Fire guidance This guidance sets out the fire precautions which the council would expect in different types of HMO properties and also for single family dwellings. Each property is unique. It is therefore not possible to have prescribed standards. However this guide is aimed at providing an understanding of the minimum standards required. In drawing up this guidance, reference has been made to the national fire guide Housing – fire safety published by Local Authorities Coordinators of Regulatory Services (Lacors). The layout plans in this guide makes reference to the Lacors document. The guidance has been drawn up with Norfolk Fire Service under the terms of the: joint service level agreement between Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service and Norwich City Council. Risk assessments The fire precautions which are appropriate in a property will vary. They will depend on the circumstances at the property. The circumstances taken into account include, for example: • number of residents • number of floors • arrangements for cooking • layout and ease of escape in the event of fire • the presence of fire escape windows • construction of the building and flammability of building elements • safety of appliances and services such as gas and electricity • whether part of the building is used commercially The decisions concerning the standards which will be necessary are based on risk assessments carried out under: • the Housing Health and Safety Rating Scheme under Part 1 Housing Act 2004 • the Regulatory Reform Order (Fire Safety) Order 2005. 1
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