Fire and Detection in BC Premises’ Boiler or Plant Rooms:
Last updated:- The risk of fire within boiler/plant rooms is a particular concern to the Authority and it is essential that any risks are kept to an absolute minimum by all persons.
- All BC boiler/plant rooms should be fitted with adequate fire detection and alarm systems.
- All combustion equipment shall be maintained in good order and any leaks given prompt attention by reporting any defects immediately.
- No combustible materials of any type are to be stored in BC premises’ boiler/plant rooms.
- Fire doors to boiler/plant rooms shall be maintained in good order and kept closed – locked shut when room is not being accessed by authorised persons.
- Adequate fire-fighting equipment shall be kept and regularly maintained in boiler/plant rooms.
- NB: There is no special fire-fighting equipment intended to deal with fires in gas fired boiler rooms. The gas should be shut off at the isolating valve. Isolation switches must be clearly labelled and outlined on the premises / school plan within the fire risk assessment.
- Once electrical isolation or gas shut-off is used either system should only be reconnected by a competent person.
- Gas-fired boiler/plant rooms should be fitted with adequate Carbon Dioxide detection and gas safety shut-off devices/alarm systems.
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