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private hospitals and hospices were
ordered to carry out imminent fire safety
checks on their buildings.
As an industry, it’s often easy to
neglect one area of fire safety and
prioritise another. For example, fixating
on training or evacuation plans can
force other areas such as the checking
and maintenance of fire doors into
second place. The holistic approach
– that is, keeping on top of all areas
equally – is key.
BESPOKE OVER VALUE ENGINEERING
With each facility being unique and
diverse, it’s important to know which
fire safety solutions and products are
appropriate.
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Implementing suitable products is just
as important as the building’s fire safety
management and training of staff.
Because each facility will be different
in terms of use and design, fire safety
procedures must accommodate each
diverse performance requirement.
In considering this, it becomes easy
to make the mistake of prioritising cost
over quality when this doesn’t have
to be the case. Although, an effective
fire safety strategy also doesn’t always
mean cost-efficiency should be ruled
out.
Above all, understanding fire safety
requirements, possessing adequate fire
safety solutions knowledge and carrying
out appropriate staff training requires
minimal costs.
Whilst many healthcare facilities, such
as hospitals, may be facing considerable
budgetary pressures, requesting necessary
assistance or expert guidance will help
a facility meet fire safety standards and
requirements based on its specific needs.
This includes aesthetics and budget.
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disastrous-refurbishment-turned-tower-into-a-tinderbox-a3814866.html 3. www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/06/27/nhs-alert-
fire-chiefs-warn-38-hospitals-dangerous-grenfell-tower/ 4. www.bwfcertifire.org.uk/knowledge-centre/regulations
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