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Improve fire safety in your church, mosque, temple, chapel or other place of worship with this practical guide from ESI Fire Safety. This brochure explains the legal responsibilities placed on ministers, church wardens, trustees, management committees... More

Improve fire safety in your church, mosque, temple, chapel or other place of worship with this practical guide from ESI Fire Safety. This brochure explains the legal responsibilities placed on ministers, church wardens, trustees, management committees and other Responsible Persons under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. It outlines why places of worship need a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment that reflects the building, congregation, activities and actual fire risks present. Places of worship and heritage buildings often present unusual fire safety challenges, including open candles, oil lamps and incense burners, ageing electrical installations, timber roofs, bell towers, restricted escape routes, listed-building constraints and changing occupancy levels. Congregations may also include older people, visitors unfamiliar with the building and individuals who require assistance during an evacuation. The guide covers: Fire risk assessments for churche Less