Paragraph 14 Fire detection and fire-fightingI1

Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent fires from starting and spreading from sources identified in the health and safety document.

Provision shall be made for fast and effective fire-fighting.

Borehole sites shall be equipped with appropriate fire-fighting equipment and as necessary with fire detection and alarm systems.

Non-automatic fire-fighting equipment shall be easily accessible and simple to use and where necessary protected from damage.

The fire protection plan referred to in regulation 7(2)(c) shall be kept available on the site.