FIRE SAFETY IN SCHOOLS
BUILDING OUR FUTURE: SCOTLAND'S SCHOOL ESTATE
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CONTENTS
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION
Statutory duty
SECTION 2: ISSUES
Means of escape
Minimising the spread of fire
High risk areas
Electrical equipment
Flammable liquids and chemicals
Furniture and furnishings
Building work
SECTION 3: MANAGEMENT
Identifying and managing risks
Community use
Training
Emergency plan and fire notices
Fire fighting equipment
Fire detection and alarm systems
Emergency lighting
A management checklist
SECTION 4: PLANNING
Planning recovery from a major fire
Design
SECTION 5: FURTHER INFORMATION