Where should a fire assembly point be?
By Joe Cooper · · 3 min read
An assembly point is where everyone meets after leaving the building. It should be far enough away to be safe, and not in the way of the fire service.
Choosing the spot
- A safe distance from the building, away from walls that could fall and glass that could break.
- Not on the road or blocking access for fire engines.
- Easy to reach from every exit and big enough for everyone.
- Somewhere people can safely wait, for example not in a busy car park.
Make sure people know it
- Mark it with a sign if you can.
- Show it on your fire action notice and evacuation plan.
- Tell visitors and new staff.
- Have a back-up if the first is blocked.
Roll call
Decide who takes the roll call, using the staff list and visitor sign-in, and who tells the fire service if someone is missing. Test this in your drills.
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General information based on GOV.UK guidance and common practice. It is not legal advice or a fire risk assessment. Your own fire risk assessment sets what applies to your premises. Sources: GOV.UK, Fire safety in the workplace.