The fire brigade should be able to access any plan drawings of any large buildings on arrival, which may be passed on from a competent person or they may be located outside a building inside a lockable box, for which the owner and the Fire and Rescue services should have a key. E4.6 Summary In this section we have covered: Requirements for ensuring access for the fire service is provided and maintained • Requirements for vehicle and building access, fire mains/water source and smoke/heat venting of basements • Fire-fighting shafts and stairwells • Liaison with fire department on arrival; contents of building; provision of building/fire zone plans
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