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FIRE SAFETY => Fire Alarm Systems => Topic started by: jakespop on May 05, 2012, 10:59:04 AM

Title: Fire alarms in Bars
Post by: jakespop on May 05, 2012, 10:59:04 AM

I have recently visited a Bar/Restaurant with fairly comprehensive fire alarm with AFD. However, bar was built some time ago and there are MCP's at bar/restaurant exits. MCP's behind bar presumably to discourage malicious activation in the past. As long as procedures are clear to staff is this acceptable?
I would appreciate opinions on acceptability or otherwise.

Title: Re: Fire alarms in Bars
Post by: Phoenix on May 05, 2012, 12:45:53 PM

Do you mean there are no MCPs at exits?

If so, that's ok.

Stu

Title: Re: Fire alarms in Bars
Post by: jakespop on May 05, 2012, 02:39:18 PM

Well spotted, how a missed word can make such a difference. There are no MCP's at exits within bar/restaurant area.

Title: Re: Fire alarms in Bars
Post by: Phoenix on May 05, 2012, 04:34:52 PM

Not only is this ok, it is recommended (provided all procedures and training are ok, as you say).

Stu

Title: Re: Fire alarms in Bars
Post by: colin todd on May 05, 2012, 08:59:08 PM

Its fine and a recognized case for a variation under BS 5839-1.