Practical fire safety guidance for existing care homes
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Abstract
Sets out updated fire safety guidance for conducting fire risk assessments in existing care homes. Looks at the assessment process, with sections covering residents and staff, managing fire safety, reducing the likelihood of fire, restricting fire and smoke spread, means of escape, fire detection and warning, fire fighting and fire and rescue service facilities.
History
Supersedes Practical fire safety guidance for care homes (Scottish Government, 2014). Revised February 2022.
ISBN
9781802019391
Subjects
- Fire
- Special subject areas
Publisher History
The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. It is responsible for most of the issues of day-to-day concern to the people of Scotland, including health, education, justice, rural affairs, and transport. Previously known as the Scottish Executive.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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