Northern Ireland Firecode - Health Technical Memorandum 83 Fire safety in healthcare premises - general fire precautions
Publication Year
2010
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Details a range of fire safety measures applicable for healthcare and hospital premises, reflecting Northern Ireland legislation and practice. Describes current fire safety policies and staffing levels, details fire prevention, fire-fighting equipment, specific training, response on outbreak of fire and looks at fire hazards and storage and use of flammable substances. Includes a checklist for preparing for a fire emergency.
Document History
Supersedes Fire safety (Firecode), DHSSPS 2005. Health Estates Investment Group.
Publisher Information
Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety
Now known as Department of Health (Northern Ireland). The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety worked to improve the health and social well-being of the people of Northern Ireland. This was done by ensuring the provision of appropriate health and social care services, both in clinical settings and in the community. Formerly known as Department of Health, Social Services and Children (DHSSC).
Health Estates
Estate Policy Directorate
Stoney Road
Dundonald
Belfast
DHSSPS
UK
