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110			_aRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
245			_aA clear impartial guide to fire safety _h[archived]
250			_a3rd
260			_aUnited Kingdom, _bRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, _c2019
300			_a21 cm ; 20p
490			_aRICS Consumer Guide
500			_aProduced by RICS Building Surveying group in conjunction with members of the RICS Fire Safety Working Group 2019.
500			_aReplaced by 4th edition in April 2025. At the same time a version for landlords was also published.
520			_aWritten with homeowners and residential tenants in mind, the guidance offers basic, comprehensible advice. RICS believes having a basic understanding of fire safety is of the utmost importance for all, and the professional body have commissioned the guide to spread awareness of good fire safety practice. Offers basic advice about fire safety in the home and has been written specifically to raise awareness amongst homeowners and residential tenants to reduce risks and manage fire safety measures. Identifies common causes of fires, forward planning including fire escape routes and what to do when fire breaks out in the home. Looks at fire detection measures such as smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, equipment to deal with fires such as fire extinguishers and fire blankets and accessibility and specific needs such as mobility, hearing and visual impairments. Notes the measures that should in placed for rented or shared accommodation including smoke alarm compliance, CO2 alarms and Gas appliance checks and electrical compliance. Concludes with a list of useful links for further information.
650			_aFire safety
651			_aUnited Kingdom
690			_96244 _aHealth and safety
856			_uhttps://www.rics.org/content/dam/ricsglobal/documents/to-be-sorted/fire-safety-guide_version-3.pdf _zView archived 3rd edition on rics.org
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