FIA Announces New Code of Practice for Commissioning and Maintenance of Fire Blankets
The Code of Practice gives guidance on the regular inspection and maintenance of a fire blanket. The CoP is aimed at both commercial and domestic buildings, detailing the recommended life of a fire blanket and explains when to render a fire blanket unserviceable.
The Code of Practice is designed to uphold best practice for the commissioning or installation of Fire Blankets by a trained service provider.
The CoP is also relevant to the owner or person responsible for fire safety (Responsible Person) in all premises. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Responsible Person in all non-domestic properties must take steps to reduce the risk from fire, consider how to contain a fire should one break out and then also make sure people can safely escape if there is a fire. Their duties also include keeping records on risk assessments, the current fire safety policy, procedures, training and drills.
The Code of Practice outlines the requirements for the monthly inspection of fire blankets by the Responsible Person and also a yearly service by an experience service provider.
This Code of Practice is available on the FIA website, www.fia.uk.com in the Resources area, under Technical Information and then click on Guides and Codes.
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