The University Fire Safety Officer is responsible for
- advising on fire issues relating to building structure and fabric, services, alterations and maintenance
- advising on new build fire safety requirements
- co-ordinating and monitoring the University’s programme of fire risk assessments.
- liaising with the Fire Brigade and Authorities involved in fire safety
- advising on fire issues relating to the day to day activities of occupants of Halls of Residence
- giving advice and guidance on fire safety relating to disabled persons evacuation and compliance with Equality Act requirements, and the provision and maintenance of evacuation chairs and other aids
- advising University committees on fire safety issues relating to the above
- giving advice and monitoring how incidents involving fire and fire alarm activations are investigated to identify problems and advise on corrective actions, and reporting these to FSAG
- general day to day monitoring of fire precautions
- preparing annual reports on issues relating to fire safety and the University
- liaising with other managers and staff on fire safety issues
- representing the University on fire safety issues and facilitating cooperation with other employers where 2 or more occupy the same premises
- monitoring and mitigation of unwanted fire alarm activations.