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):

  1. Conducting a risk analysis and audit

  2. Organization of the internal fire-fighting service

  3. Preparing an internal emergency plan (written procedures for emergencies)

  4. Drafting evacuation plans

  5. Preparing an intervention file and intervention plan

  6. Evacuation drill → report (to be conducted annually)

  7. List of fire protection equipment

  8. Periodic inspections*

  9. List of authorized deviations

  10. Recommendations from the prevention advisor

  11. 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.