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Fire Risk Management Plan and Assessment for Clifford Whitworth Building Contents 1. Introduction 2. Building Information 3. Building Features 4. Occupants 5. Means of Escape 6. Management of Evacuation 7. Fire fighting Provision 8. Means of Detection 9. Emergency Lighting 10. Fire Risks 11. Assessment and Management of Risks 12. Additional Precautions 13. Scoring Criteria 14. Appendices Document Title Clifford Whitworth Fire Risk Management Plan Version Number 2.0 Status Current Author /developer Safety/Fire Safety Officer Owner Safety/Fire Safety Officer Effective from June 2015 Review due June 2017 Document location V:\services\ohss\safety team\fire safety\fire risk assessment building folders\Clifford Whitworth Health, Safety & Wellbeing Title Claire Whittaker [email protected] http://www.salford.ac.uk/hr/health-and-safety
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Fire Risk Management Plan and Assessment for Clifford Whitworth Building
Contents1. Introduction2. Building Information3. Building Features4. Occupants5. Means of Escape6. Management of Evacuation7. Fire fighting Provision8. Means of Detection9. Emergency Lighting10. Fire Risks11. Assessment and Management of Risks 12. Additional Precautions13. Scoring Criteria14. Appendices
Document Title Clifford Whitworth Fire Risk Management Plan
Version Number 2.0
Status Current
Author /developer Safety/Fire Safety Officer
Owner Safety/Fire Safety Officer
Effective from June 2015
Review due June 2017
Document location V:\services\ohss\safety team\fire safety\fire risk assessment building folders\Clifford Whitworth
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Health, Safety & WellbeingTitleClaire Whittaker [email protected]://www.salford.ac.uk/hr/health-and-safety
Fire Risk Management Plan and Assessment for Clifford Whitworth Building
1. Introduction
This document details the way in which fire risks are managed in this building, in accordance with the requirements of the Regulatory Reform Order (Fire Safety) 2005. It incorporates any features unique to this building and makes a judgement of the adequacy of the control measures implemented to minimise the risks to life from fire.
All systems employed with the building to detect and provide early warning; control access doors; light means of escape; and assist with fire fighting are the property and responsibility of the Estates and Property Services. They are responsible for ensuring these meet the requirements of and are maintained in accordance with the appropriate British Standard, or other recognised standard.
Each Fire Risk Management Plan and Assessment will be reviewed and 2 yearly intervals, when changes are made to the use or layout of the building, or if building modifications take place.
The assessment will be updated during construction work, refurbishment or temporary modification by means of the Fire Risk Information Proforma system, which is operated by the Estates and Property Services. This will ensure account is taken of changes happening on site, and the additional precautions required to manage the risks, for a controlled period of time.
Health, Safety & WellbeingTitleClaire Whittaker [email protected]://www.salford.ac.uk/hr/health-and-safety
2. Building Information
Year of Build:
Type of Construction: The Clifford Whitworth Library is of brick and cladding construction and is situated on Broadwalk on the main campus of the University
Primarily Used for: Its accommodation is spread over four floors with a large proportion of the area being devoted to library space with the remaining space used for office, teaching, computer and conference rooms.
3. Building Features
3.1 Height
TBA
3.2 Number of floors including basements
There are 4 floors in this building, basement, ground, first and second floors.
3.3 Floor Area in m2
TBA
3.4 Use of Spaces
The building is used primarily as library space, with some offices, teaching rooms and computer suites.
3.5 Unique Features
The building is connected via a walkway on the top floor to Lady Hale Building. However, the detection and warning signals are distinct from each other.
Flashing beacons are posted at each end of the walkway to notify building occupants if the alarm has activated in the adjacent building. In the event of a fire alarm the doors on the walkway automatically close to prevent movement from one building into another.
3.6 Smoke Extract or Smoke Ventilation Systems
There are no smoke extraction or ventilation systems installed within this building.
4. Occupants
4.1 Type of Occupants
Definition of purpose group from Approved Doc B is Assembly and Recreation – Group 5.
5. Means of Escape
5.1 Exit Capacity
1st floor 415 maximum occupancy2nd floor 240 maximum occupancyGround floor library maximum capacity 330Ground floor conference room maximum capacity 110
Door into staircase Stair width Exit door
Main/centre staircase 1 Width mm capacity Width mm capacity Width mm capacity
1st floor 1324 274 1400 (capped) 2 floors 335 1230 256
2nd floor 1373 284
Overall maximum capacity of main/centre staircase 1 256
Door into staircase Stair width Exit door
Back right staircase 2 Width mm capacity Width mm capacity Width mm capacity
1st floor 850 110 1400 (capped) 2 floors 335 1656 341
2nd floor 1050 220
Overall maximum capacity of back right staircase 2 330
Door into staircase Stair width Exit door
Front right staircase 3 Width mm capacity Width mm capacity Width mm capacity
1st floor681
888110
1400 (capped) 2
floors335 1250 260
2nd floor 756 120
Overall maximum capacity of front right staircase 3 230
Door into staircase Stair width Exit door
Left staircase 4 Width mm capacity Width mm capacity Width mm capacity
1st floor 1318 273 1134 220 1504 310
Overall maximum capacity of left staircase 4 220
Overall capacity by floor, after discounting largest exit: 1st floor 415 maximum occupancy 2nd floor 240 maximum occupancy
Rationale Escape capacity for 2 floors = 706 people; 4 staircases serve 1st floor and 3 staircases serve 2nd floor.
The figure of 655 takes into account the 20 people existing via the left exit door (staircase 4) on the ground floor and 30 people exiting via the front right door (staircase 3), which have been deducted from the upper escape capacity figures; i.e. 706 minus 50 people.
Ground floor library overall maximum capacity 330
Based on 2 exits:Rear width 1600mm = 330 capacityFront width 1400mm x2 = 580Therefore, after discounting largest single exit, remaining escape capacity is 330
Ground floor conference room overall maximum capacity 110
Based on exit directly to the outside 850mm = 110
6. Management of Evacuation
6.1 Evacuation plans
A detailed evacuation plan exists for evacuation during normal office hours. This is maintained and implemented by the Building Controller for the building.
The plan can be found at: http://www.salford.ac.uk/hr/health-and-safety
Out of normal hours, the evacuation plan relies on building occupants exiting as instructed at inductions, and as detailed on the fire action notices. Security take control of the building in an emergency out of normal hours.
Disabled occupants are instructed to evacuate to a refuge point and await confirmation of a fire before being evacuated. The refuge will be swept during the evacuation to determine the location of anyone waiting in there.
the refuge points are located on the main staircase communication is by means of individual mobile phones to Maxwell Security
7. Fire Fighting Provision
7.1 Fire extinguishers
Fire extinguishers are provided in this building to assist escape. They consist of water and CO2 and are located adjacent to call points.
The main Information Technology server room on the first floor (room 215) is protected by and Argonite suppression system which is linked to the detection within that area. It requires activation of two smoke detectors in order to discharge. There is also a manual activation switch in both of the lobbies to this area. This system is provided for property protection and business continuity.
7.2 Fire Hydrants
There is a hydrant located at the south end of Broadwalk, close to this building.
7.3 Fire Service Access
The Fire Service can access this building via the Broadwalk in the event of a fire. This is controlled by bollards, which Security would remove in the event of an emergency.
7.4 Dry Risers
There are no dry risers in this building.
7.5 Fire Fighting Shafts
There are no designated fire fighting shafts within this building
7.6 Fire Fighting Lifts
There are no fire fighting lifts in this building
8. Means of Detection
The building has an addressable fire detection and notification system. It comprises a Morley alarm panel and Hotchiki detectors.
The circulation spaces and escape routes are protected by smoke detection to provide early warning to the building occupants in accordance with BS5839 part 1, L4 system. In addition, staff kitchens are installed with heat detectors.
A VESDA air sampling detection system is installed in the server room to afford additional protection to one of the main University servers.
The system is connected to the central Security Hub via the University’s network system, which enables Security to monitor alarm activation and respond in the event of an alarm.
Additionally, this building is fitted with a voice activation system, which supplements the standard alarm notification to enable out of hours evacuation to be more effective. This plays a recorded message through the tannoy system, which advises the occupants that the fire alarm is sounding.
Identify the standard of detection for this building, including whether the system is addressable and linked to the Security Hub
The building has Deaf Alerter installed, which activates a pager for a deaf or partial hearing building user in the event of fire alarm activation.
9. Emergency Lighting
Emergency lighting is installed in accordance with BS 5266-1:2011
10. Fire Risks
10.1 Identification of Risks
10.1.1Sources of Ignition
The primary sources of ignition for this building are: Electrical appliances, including computer equipment in offices Equipment in café on ground floor Vending machines in the café on the ground floor Printers and photocopiers situated around the building Laminating machines ISD server room Arson - the building is accessible to anyone with a library card
10.1.2 Combustible Materials
These are primarily: Books in the library Paper files in offices Waste paper bins and recycling bins in offices Waste paper in print rooms
10.1.3 Additional High Risks
There are no additional high risk areas within this building. There are no areas that warrant a user specific fire risk assessment.
10.2 Management of Fire Risks
Housekeeping in the building is of a good standard.All University electrical equipment is PAT tested in accordance with the PAT schedule in the Portable Appliance Testing Policy. The fixed installation is tested every 5 years by Estates and Property Services.The open access pc suites are inspected at regular intervals by staff, this is to ensure the equipment is in good condition and not damaged.
During normal hours staff are present in the building restocking the bookshelves, etc., which ensures the risk of arson is minimised. Out of normal hours the building is periodically patrolled by Security staff and the open access study areas are monitored 24 hour per day by CCTV linked back to the Security Hub.
11. Assessment of Fire Risks
Assessment of risk based on current controls
is quantified as: 6 - Adequate
(Likelihood of Fire 2 X Severity 3 = 6)
Assessment of risk based on completion of additional controls – no additional controls identified
is quantified as: 6 - Adequate
(Likelihood of Fire 2 X Severity 3 = 6)
12. Additional Precautions Recommended
Hazard Identified Additional Precautions Required Timescale ResponsibleNone
13. Assessment Scoring Criteria
Risk Rating:
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e 5 10 15 20 25
4 8 12 16 20
3 6 9 12 15
2 4 6 8 10
1 2 3 4 5
Increasing Likelihood
17-25 Unacceptable – Stop activity and make immediate improvements/seek further advice
10-16 Tolerable – look to improve within specified timescale
5-9 Adequate – Look to improve at next review
1-4 Acceptable - No further action, but ensure controls are maintained
Guide to using the risk rating table:
Consequences1 Insignificant – no impact2 Minor – minor interruption to activity/process3 Moderate – some damage to property/business interruption4 Major – significant internal damage to property5 Catastrophic –major disaster e.g. loss of life/loss of a building/impact on surrounding areas
Likelihood1 Very unlikely – 1 in a million chance of it happening2 Unlikely – 1 in 100,000 chance of it happening3 Fairly likely – 1 in 10,000 chance of it happening4 Likely – 1 in 1,000 chance of it happening5 Very likely – 1 in 100 chance of it happening
14. Appendices
Appendix 1 - Wilson Mason Fire Strategy 08.04.2013
Appendix 2 – Fire Officers approval
Appendix 3 – Fire Certificate Strategy Drawings
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