Fire Safety Advice
This page aims to direct you to information you may need to consider in your fire risk assessment. There is also advice that may help you improve fire safety in your premises.
Carbon Monoxide
There have been several tragic incidents across Cornwall involving Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. As such, we have produced some additional guidance for members of the public.
Concerns following Grenfell Tower
There has been much public concern about the Grenfell Tower fire. This page contains our guidance.
Electrical fire safety
Are any of the electrical products you use on the product recall list? These products include
- washing machines
- dishwashers
- kettles
- etc
This page provides information on how you can check your electrical appliances. It also has guidance on how to register them to keep you informed.
Emergency Plan
When the fire alarm sounds, everyone in the building should immediately follow the fire action plan. This page provides guidance on creating an emergency plan. It also explains the different types of evacuation strategies.
Emergency Water Supplies
Guidance on the requirements of emergency water supplies for fire-fighting. (Incudes mains size, flow and spacing).
Fire Service Access Requirements
Guidance on the access requirements for fire appliances and fire-fighting personnel. (This concerns the positioning of appliances with regard to a building.)
Farm Fire Safety
Don’t Become a Statistic!
Every year we attend numerous fires on farms, where buildings are completely destroyed by fire. Often with the loss of large amounts of stock, straw, hay, farm machinery, chemicals and even livestock.
Fireworks
Information and advice for retailers on selling fireworks.
Fire Safety Logbook
Private Landlords
From 1st October 2015 new legislation comes into force for private landlords.
Reducing False Fire Alarms
This page provides advice and guidance that could help you:
- reduce/ eliminate the disruptive impact of false fire alarms
- improve productivity
- save money
Holiday Lets
Do you provide accommodation for paying guests such as:
- using websites like AirBnB
- renting out self-catering accommodation
If so, this page has been designed to help you. It can also be used by people who:
- own small bed and breakfast (B&B's)
- have inns with rooms
to provide guidance on how to comply with the Regulatory Refrom (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
This page aims to direct you to information you may need to consider in your fire risk assessment. There is also advice that may help you improve fire safety in your premises.
Carbon Monoxide
There have been several tragic incidents across Cornwall involving Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. As such, we have produced some additional guidance for members of the public.
Concerns following Grenfell Tower
There has been much public concern about the Grenfell Tower fire. This page contains our guidance.
Electrical fire safety
Are any of the electrical products you use on the product recall list? These products include
- washing machines
- dishwashers
- kettles
- etc
This page provides information on how you can check your electrical appliances. It also has guidance on how to register them to keep you informed.
Emergency Plan
When the fire alarm sounds, everyone in the building should immediately follow the fire action plan. This page provides guidance on creating an emergency plan. It also explains the different types of evacuation strategies.
Emergency Water Supplies
Guidance on the requirements of emergency water supplies for fire-fighting. (Incudes mains size, flow and spacing).
Fire Service Access Requirements
Guidance on the access requirements for fire appliances and fire-fighting personnel. (This concerns the positioning of appliances with regard to a building.)
Farm Fire Safety
Don’t Become a Statistic!
Every year we attend numerous fires on farms, where buildings are completely destroyed by fire. Often with the loss of large amounts of stock, straw, hay, farm machinery, chemicals and even livestock.
Fireworks
Information and advice for retailers on selling fireworks.
Fire Safety Logbook
Private Landlords
From 1st October 2015 new legislation comes into force for private landlords.
Reducing False Fire Alarms
This page provides advice and guidance that could help you:
- reduce/ eliminate the disruptive impact of false fire alarms
- improve productivity
- save money
Holiday Lets
Do you provide accommodation for paying guests such as:
- using websites like AirBnB
- renting out self-catering accommodation
If so, this page has been designed to help you. It can also be used by people who:
- own small bed and breakfast (B&B's)
- have inns with rooms
to provide guidance on how to comply with the Regulatory Refrom (Fire Safety) Order 2005.