What must be covered in a fire prevention plan?

The fire prevention plan must include, but is not limited to:

• A list of all major fire hazards, proper handling and storage procedures for hazardous materials, potential ignition sources and their control, and the type of fire protection equipment necessary to control each major hazard;
• Procedures to control accumulations of flammable and combustible waste materials;
• Procedures for regular maintenance of safeguards installed on heat-producing equipment to prevent the accidental ignition of combustible materials;
• The name or job title of employees responsible for maintaining equipment to prevent or control sources of ignition or fires; and
• The name or job title of employees responsible for the control of fuel source hazards.

Additionally the fire prevention plan may include:

• Emergency escape procedures and route assignments, such as floor plans, workplace maps, and safe or refuge areas;
• An evacuation policy and procedure, including assembly locations and head count procedures to account for all employees after an evacuation; and
• Names, titles, departments, and telephone numbers of individuals both within and outside your company to contact for additional information or explanation of duties and responsibilities under the emergency plan.