General fire precautions

Fire safety in construction, written by HSE and Published by TSO (The Stationery Office), Third Edition, 2022, defines general fire precautions (GFP) as:

Structural features and equipment to ensure everyone reaches safety in case of a fire. GFP includes measures:

• to reduce the risk of fire and to control the spread of fire;
• in relation to the means of escape from premises;
• for ensuring that the means of escape can be safely and effectively used whenever they are needed;
• in relation to the means of fighting fires;
• in relation to the means for detecting fire and giving warning in case of fire; and
• in relation to the arrangements for action to be taken in the event of fire.

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