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Fire Risk Assessment Requirements for Hospitals
Hospitals are among the most complex buildings for fire safety, with critical care areas, vulnerable patients, and 24/7 operation requiring sophisticated fire safety management.
What You Need to Know
- Fire Risk Assessment: All hospital buildings must have comprehensive fire risk assessments under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
- Fire Detection Systems: Advanced fire detection and alarm systems are essential throughout all areas.
- Compartmentation: Fire-resistant compartmentation is critical to prevent fire spread and allow horizontal evacuation.
- Evacuation Procedures: Specialised evacuation procedures are required, including horizontal evacuation for critical care areas.
- Staff Training: All staff must be trained in fire safety procedures and patient evacuation techniques.
- Fire Safety Equipment: Comprehensive firefighting equipment must be provided, including specialised systems for high-risk areas.
- 24/7 Coverage: Fire safety measures must be maintained around the clock.
Key Areas to Assess
- Patient wards and rooms
- Operating theatres and critical care areas
- Kitchen and catering facilities
- Pharmacy and medical stores
- Laboratories
- Laundry facilities
- Plant rooms and technical areas
- Administrative and office areas
Special Considerations
- Critical care areas may require stay-put policies
- Medical gases require specific fire safety measures
- Operating theatres have unique fire safety requirements
- Vulnerable patients require specialised evacuation procedures
- Large, complex buildings require sophisticated fire safety management
- Compliance with NHS and healthcare fire safety standards
Need Help?
Hospital fire safety is highly specialised. We can help ensure your hospital meets all fire safety obligations.
