Emergency plan

You must provide an emergency plan. This will be specific to the premises and will detail the pre-planned procedures in place for use in the event of a fire.

The emergency plan must be recorded where:

• A licence under an enactment is in force.
• An Alterations Notice under the Fire Safety Order requires it.
• You are an employer and have five or more employees.

This must (where appropriate) include the following features:

• Action on discovering a fire.
• Warning if there is a fire.
• Calling the fire brigade.
• Evacuation of the premises including those particularly at risk.
• Power/process isolation.
• Places of assembly and roll call.
• Liaison with emergency services.
• Identification of key escape routes.
• The firefighting equipment provided.
• Specific responsibilities in the event of a fire.
• Training required.
• Provision of information to relevant persons.

Remember to test your emergency plan by practising it and if necessary discuss it with your local emergency services.