Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Heads and Governors are classed as ‘Responsible Persons’ Who have a duty to comply with the Legislation and follow relevant Fire Safety Guidance of Schools.

It allows them to be supported by ‘competent persons’ in order to discharge their duty fully.

Fire Safety Arrangements

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Fire Safety Arrangements is a corporate working document. It has been developed by a multi disciplinary team which included Facilities Management, Occupational Safety, Building Control, Unions and Asset Management. It has been approved by Bradford Council’s Corporate Management Team.

Fire Safety Arrangements

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As the Responsible Person you are responsible for the safety of employees and other relevant persons on your premises. You need to keep records and effectively manage:

• Fire risk assessments • Training• Fire procedures • Fire drills • Means of escape • Emergency lighting • Fire alarms and extinguishers • Fire doors & compartments • Fire evacuations • Signs & notices

What do I have to do?

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What happens if I don’t comply?

In cases where a serious risk exists and is not being managed, Fire and Rescue Authorities have a statutory duty to enforce compliance with the Order.

In serious cases, penalties of a fine of up to £20,000 for each offence on summary conviction (in a Magistrates Court) or an unlimited fine or up to two years imprisonment, or both on conviction or indictment in a Crown Court or above may be imposed. Next

• The employer (if the workplace is to any extent under his/her control)

• The person who has control of the premises (as occupier or otherwise) in connection with the carrying on by him/her of a trade, business or other undertaking (for profit or not).

A Responsible Person is defined as:

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A competent person is: Someone who has the necessary technical expertise, training and experience to carry out the task

Your contact for advice and support is Keith King (Fire Safety Manager/Statutory Compliance Officer):email: keith.king@bradford.gov.ukTel: 01274 431765

Competent Persons

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What Training?

Training can be in many forms. It needs to be for children and adults. In addition to formal training it includes

• Briefings• Evacuations/drills• E-learning

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Training for Children

There are excellent resources available to teach children about Fire Safety.Further information and resources can be found on:– welephant.co.uk – hantsfire.gov.uk/kidzone.htm– twfire.gov.uk/firesafety/kids/kidsbook– blazeawarescotland.org

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Smartlog

• The Council is working with Safemart’s ‘Smartlog’ fire safety management system to manage fire safety in corporate buildings and to raise fire safety awareness within the workforce.

• Schools can contact Safesmart directly to get further details on Smartlog or to view/purchase the same system.

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Fire Risk Assessments

• If you have purchased Smartlog to manage your school’s fire safety then enter your risk assessment on line.

• If you do not use Smartlog then enter your risk assessment via this electronic form (disable the macros when asked) and submit it to the Fire Safety Manager. Keep a printed copy in your Fire Register

• For further information or for a demonstration of Smartlog please contact Samantha Secker

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The Process Carry out fire risk assessment

Prepare action plan in light of

findings

Implement control

measures

Design emergency plans for your site to

the required fire situations

Develop PEEPS (where

required) in line with the

approved process

Train

Keep records. Ensure standard test/checks are carried out regularly (and

recorded) in the Fire Register

Identify

Action

Maintain

Understand fire safety and

the Council’s Fire Safety Arrangements