Fire Safty

Fire safety refers to precautions that are taken to prevent or reduce the likelihood of a fire that may result in death, injury, or property damage, alert those in a structure to the presence of an uncontrolled fire in the event one occurs, better enable those threatened by a fire to survive in and evacuate from affected areas, or to reduce the damage caused by a fire.
Fire safety measures include those that are planned during the construction of a building or implemented in structures that are already standing, and those that are taught to occupants of the building.

Fire safety policy * Building a facility in accordance with the version of the local building code * Maintaining a facility and conducting yourself in accordance with the provisions of the fire code. This is based on the occupants and operators of the building being aware of the applicable regulations and advice.
Examples of these include: * Not exceeding the maximum occupancy within any part of the building. * Maintaining proper fire exits and proper exit signage (e.g., exit signs pointing to them that can function in a power failure) * Compliance with electrical codes to prevent overheating and ignition from electrical faults. * Placing and maintaining the correct type of fire extinguishers in easily accessible places. * Properly storing and using, hazardous materials. * Prohibiting flammable materials in certain areas of the facility. * Periodically inspecting buildings for violations, issuing Orders to Comply and, potentially, prosecuting or closing buildings that are not in compliance, until the deficiencies are corrected or condemning it in extreme cases. * Maintaining fire alarm systems for detection and warning of fire. * Obtaining and maintaining a complete inventory of fire stops. * Ensuring that spray fireproofing remains undamaged. * Maintaining a high level of training and awareness of occupants and users of the building to avoid