Fire equipment

The person conducting a business or undertaking must inform workers of the location of fire fighting equipment and explain its usage. Maps clearly marking fire fighting equipment must be displayed prominently in the workplace. The person conducting a business or undertaking must also train workers in the procedures in the event of a fire.

It is important that the owner of the building or the person in control of the workplace ensure that:

• fire equipment is maintained regularly - check dates on service tags
• fire extinguishers are in place and are properly mounted on brackets
• detection and sprinkler systems are maintained regularly and that maintenance log books are kept up-to-date
• items are not placed near fire fighting equipment or stacked to ceiling level as this will interfere with sprinkler and detection systems