Plan of action in case of fire
Why is a plan of action for the event of a fire necessary?
Required by law of buildings with an obligation to submit fire safety self-check reports.
Ensuring the safety of people and preventing property damage.
It includes specific steps for safe evacuation.
Knowing the exact locations of fire safety installations.
Safe evacuation and knowing the location of the necessary equipment.
Make sure your employees know how to act when the fire starts
Fire safety requirements stipulate that a possessor or an owner must prepare a plan of action for the event of a fire.
In simple terms, it consists of an action plan and floor plans of the building that help users of a building be prepared for a fire, and if necessary, take quick action.
The floor plans depict the basic outline of floors, indicating the position of the person who is looking at a floor plan, the exits, and the location of fire extinguishing equipment. An evacuation floor plan must be prepared for each floor or evacuation area where people work or are present.
Preparing the plans is the responsibility of the possessor of the building, who must recruit a certified fire safety specialist. Forus can help you with this due to our extensive experience in and capabilities for providing various fire safety services.
What is included in the action plan and evacuation floor plans?
Action plan
Specific steps for evacuating the building; persons responsible.
Information on evacuation options provided by the structure of the building (emergency evacuation and escape routes, locations of fire compartments, etc.).
The location of equipment needed for evacuation and instructions for use.
Evacuation floor plans
Floor plans and emergency evacuation and escape routes.
Locations of fire safety installations, communication devices, personal protective equipment, and apparatus for switching electrical circuits.
Emergency exits.
What is included in the action plan and evacuation floor plans?
Action plan
Specific steps for evacuating the building; persons responsible.
Information on evacuation options provided by the structure of the building (emergency evacuation and escape routes, locations of fire compartments, etc.).
The location of equipment needed for evacuation and instructions for use.
Evacuation floor plans
Floor plans and emergency evacuation and escape routes.
Locations of fire safety installations, communication devices, personal protective equipment, and apparatus for switching electrical circuits.
Emergency exits.
Emergency evacuation plan – when should it be updated?
A plan of action in the event of a fire must be explained to all employees of an organisation or a company. An obligatory evacuation drill is conducted every year based thereon.
The possessor of the building must update the evacuation plan if, for example, it becomes clear after a fire drill or an actual fire that the current plan is not fit for purpose and not practical.
The plan must also be updated when any pertinent legislation is amended.
Why choose a plan of action in case of fire from Forus?
- One of the largest qualified teams of fire safety specialists in Estonia.
- We are specialists in our field with broad competence.
- You can order all fire safety services from a single provider – Forus. It is convenient and saves time.
- For any company or organisation, we take into consideration the peculiarities of the building that might impact action in the event of a fire.
- We are flexible and provide services all across Estonia.