Health Technical Memorandum 83 Firecode. Fire safety in healthcare premises. General fire precautions
Publication Year
1994
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Concerned with the importance of general fire precautions in healthcare premises. In particular, it draws attention to the key role of management in devising and implementing policies and programmes for dealing with the life-threatening situations presented by fire in an extremely vulnerable environment, and for ensuring that staff at all levels receive appropriate and regular training in fire safety and evacuation procedures.
Document History
Also part of the NHS Firecode series. Previously listed under Department of Health as publisher. Superseded by the Department of Health's HTM 05-03 part A (2008).
ISBN
9780113217250
Publisher Information
NHS Estates
NHS Estates were responsible for strategic development of a flexible and responsive environment for health and social care. Their publications included Health Technical Memorandums, Health Building Notes, design guides, circulars and Health Facilities Notes. Add - These were then transferred to the Department of Health.
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