Introduction to Fire Safety Management

8.4
Prevention of fi re 
147
8.5
Case 
study 
166
8.6
Example NEBOSH questions for Chapter 8 
166
Appendix 8.1 – Example hot work permit 
167
Appendix 8.2 – Example hot work checklist 
169
Appendix 8.3 – Construction phase fi re safety checklist 
170
9
FIRE PROTECTION IN BUILDINGS 
172
9.1
Defi nitions 
172
9.2
Fire protection (preventive and protective measures) 
173
9.3
Legislative 
requirements 
173
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9.4
Building construction and design – preventive and protective measures 
175
9.5
Means of escape 
188
9.6
Case 
study 
236
9.7
Example questions for Chapter 9 
237
Appendix 9.1 – Classifi cation of purpose groups 
238
Appendix 9.2 – Limitations on travel distance 
239
10
SAFETY OF PEOPLE IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE 
240
10.1
Perception and behaviour of people in the event of a fi re 
240
10.2
The measures needed to overcome behavioural problems and ensure 
safe evacuation of people in the event of a fi re 
249
10.3
Emergency evacuation procedures 
254
10.4
Assisting disabled people to escape 
258
10.5
Case 
study 
262
10.6
Example NEBOSH questions for Chapter 10 
263
Appendix 10.1 – Example personal emergency evacuation plan questionnaire for disabled staff 
264
Appendix 10.2 – Example of responsibilities of fi re wardens 
266
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MONITORING, AUDITING AND REVIEWING FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS