Fire action on discovering a fire sign

This Fire Action Stay Put Residents And Communal Areas Sign provides clear instructions explaining the actions residents and other occupants should take when discovering a fire or hearing the fire alarm in a residential building operating an appropriate stay put fire strategy. It combines instructions for raising the alarm with specific guidance for residents inside their flats and people located within corridors or communal areas.

On discovering a fire, the sign instructs occupants to sound the alarm and provides a blank space for the appropriate telephone number used to call the fire brigade. Any number entered on the sign should accurately reflect the emergency arrangements established for the premises.

The instructions also state that, if possible, the fire may be tackled using the appliances provided while clearly warning users not to endanger themselves or others. Portable firefighting equipment should only be used where it is safe and appropriate to do so, the correct equipment is available and a clear means of escape remains accessible.

On hearing the fire alarm, residents are instructed to remain within their flat with all doors closed until informed that it is safe to leave by the Manager or a Fire Brigade Officer. This type of instruction is associated with buildings where the approved fire strategy relies on effective fire compartmentation to provide protection to residents who are not directly affected by the fire.

A stay put strategy does not mean that a person should remain in a flat that is affected by fire, smoke or another immediate danger. Anyone whose flat is affected, or who is otherwise instructed to evacuate by the Fire and Rescue Service or building management in accordance with the emergency plan, should follow the appropriate evacuation instructions.

The instruction to keep doors closed is particularly important within a stay put arrangement. Properly functioning fire doors and effective compartmentation can help restrict the movement of fire and smoke between individual flats, corridors and other areas of the building for the period for which the construction has been designed.

The sign includes the prominent instruction Do Not Return To Your Flat. This is intended for occupants who are already outside their flat or who have begun evacuating. People should not return towards a potentially affected area to collect belongings or for any other unnecessary reason.

People located within corridors or communal lounge areas are instructed to evacuate the building immediately and proceed to the designated assembly point. This helps distinguish the action required for occupants already within protected flats from those who are in communal areas when the alarm is raised.

During evacuation, occupants should use the appropriate available escape route and proceed directly to the designated assembly point. They should not take unnecessary risks or delay their evacuation to collect personal belongings.

The instruction Do Not Use Lifts reminds occupants that ordinary passenger lifts should not normally be used during a fire emergency. Any use of specially designed evacuation lifts or other designated lifts should be determined by the specific fire strategy, evacuation plan and management arrangements for the building.

Once occupants have evacuated, they should not re-enter the building for any reason unless authorised to do so. They should remain at the designated safe location and follow instructions from the Manager, responsible personnel or the Fire and Rescue Service.

This type of Fire Action Sign may be suitable for purpose built blocks of flats, apartment developments, sheltered accommodation, retirement housing and other residential buildings where a stay put strategy has been formally adopted as part of the buildings fire safety arrangements.

The wording on this sign should not be used automatically in every residential building. Stay put procedures depend on the design, construction, compartmentation, fire doors, alarm arrangements and overall fire strategy of the particular premises. The responsible person or competent fire safety professional should confirm that these instructions accurately reflect the approved fire strategy before the sign is installed.

The sign should be positioned in prominent locations where residents and visitors can easily see and read the instructions. Suitable positions may include communal entrance areas, corridors, lift lobbies, notice boards and other locations identified as part of the buildings fire safety arrangements.

The blank telephone information should be completed accurately before the sign is relied upon. Fire action instructions should also be reviewed whenever there are changes to the building, fire alarm arrangements, evacuation strategy, assembly point or other relevant emergency procedures.

This Fire Action Sign can form part of a wider residential fire safety signage system alongside Fire Exit, Fire Door Keep Shut, Fire Alarm, Fire Assembly Point, Fire Extinguisher and other emergency information signs where these are appropriate to the particular building.

Fire action signage should complement rather than replace a suitable fire risk assessment, documented fire strategy, effective compartmentation, correctly maintained fire doors, alarm systems, emergency planning and appropriate information for residents. Building management should ensure occupants understand the fire procedure that applies to their particular premises.

Manufactured from durable, high quality materials with excellent print clarity and visibility, this Fire Action Stay Put Residents And Communal Areas Sign provides a professional and long lasting solution for displaying important residential fire instructions where the wording corresponds with the approved fire strategy for the building.

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