Preparing a fire prevention file on your own is not straightforward. It requires extensive knowledge and experience regarding Belgian legislation.
By preparing a fire prevention file, all hazards, risks, etc. are mapped. It plays a crucial role in:
Preventing fires
Ensuring the safety of your personnel
Enabling efficient intervention by the fire brigade
A fire prevention file contains several components that are always interconnected.
The components of this file are (in chronological order):
Conducting a risk analysis and audit
Organization of the internal fire-fighting service
Preparing an internal emergency plan (written procedures for emergencies)
Drafting evacuation plans
Preparing an intervention file and intervention plan
Evacuation drill → report (to be conducted annually)
List of fire protection equipment
List of authorized deviations
Recommendations from the prevention advisor
Additional information for emergency services
*When inspecting your fire safety systems, Dewofire always provides a summary list that must be kept in your fire prevention file. Other inspection reports (e.g., gas, heating, or air conditioning installations) should also be stored there.