FIRE EQUIPMENT REGISTER

The purpose of this fire equipment register is to list all fire equipment items that are available on the premises in the event of a fire emergency so these are documented and can be used as a reference source by responsible persons (such as fireteam members), employees and other relevant interested parties (external emergency fire personnel) in the event of a fire emergency.

This fire equipment register is designed for registering small quantities of fire equipment on the premises, whose count is ten (10) items or less.

WHO NEEDS TO USE THIS?

This fire equipment register is intended for all companies who wish to document and control any fire equipment they may have on their premises.

WHY IS THIS FIRE EQUIPMENT REGISTER IMPORTANT?

This fire equipment register is important because it lists all fire equipment items that are available on the premises in the event of a fire emergency. This provides responsible persons (such as fireteam members), employees and other relevant interested parties (external emergency fire personnel) with important information as to what fire equipment items are present on the premises.

The register lists fire equipment items, their distinguishing IDs, the quantities present, their location on-site and records of their servicing, maintenance and any remedial actions taken. Fire equipment making up the register may include fire extinguishers, fire hose reels, fire hydrants, fire blankets, emergency lighting, manual fire alarm points, sprinkler systems and fire alarm and extinguishing systems. 

The register must be made available to responsible persons, employees and other interested parties so they can be made aware of what fire equipment is present on the premises, what condition it is in and where it can be located. It also provides evidence to an inspector that the organisation is pro-actively taking steps to ensure a safe workplace with respect to fire protection measures being in place and current. In cases where a fire does break out, this register may be important as evidence to show workplace emergency readiness, where legal concerns or financial claims may be involved.

BENEFITS OF THIS FIRE EQUIPMENT REGISTER

By having this fire equipment register in place an organisation is able to gain the following benefits:

Provide evidence of its compliance with current health and safety legislation.

Obtain a comprehensive list of any fire equipment items that are present on the premises, including their location and status.

Obtain a point of reference for any external parties (such as emergency fire personnel) to understand the on-site fire equipment and fire equipment types available to them in the event of an emergency.