Zone Plans
A fire alarm zone plan is a schematic of the floors, stairs, exits and fire zones in your building. Professional Zone Plan creation is what Safety Net Fire Solutions Ltd does best.
Which is a fire alarm zone plan?
A schematic design of your building that lists all the fire zones, floors, stairwells and building exits is called a fire alarm zone plan.
Before entering your facility in an emergency, the fire department has to know its layout in order to rapidly determine where any possible fire issue may have happened. It is situated adjacent to your fire alarm panel and provides an accurate indication of the building's exact orientation.
Why you need a zone plan
No matter the size of the system, Fire Alarm Zone Plans have to be installed, under British Standards BS5839-1:2017. If they aren't, during routine maintenance this has to be reported as a major non-compliance. If the local fire department came to examine your property and you did not have a fire alarm zone plan placed on or near your fire alarm control and repeater panels, you would be reported for breaking fire safety rules.
In the case of a fire, it not only makes it easier for staff and visitors to evacuate, but it also aids emergency officials in determining the origin of the alert and, thus, the direction and origin of the fire.
Fire Safety Zone Plans
The following should be on the zone plan:
- Levels of building
- Routes of escape and exits (exits leading to a safe haven)
- spaces used for circulation (corridors, staircases, lifts, etc.)
- a "You are here" sign so that personnel, guests, and the fire department may plan a way out.
When it comes to providing a zone plan for your building, Safety Net Fire Solutions Ltd can collaborate with you to create one that is precise, up to code, and easy to comprehend in the case of an emergency. Our zone plans are customised to your structure.
Please contact us if you would like additional information or to obtain a zone plan; we would be pleased to assist you.
