• separation and segregation of hazardous
material, e.g. rubber tyres, plastic products,
sugar and oil foodstuffs, combustible fibres,
paper and paper products, hanging garments,
carpeting, pesticides, flammable liquids and
gases, reactive chemicals and flammable
aerosols. Fire-resisting compartments
should be used in certain circumstances;
• measures to ensure fire doors and fire
shutters are not obstructed;
• storage arrangements that ensure
clearance between stor
ed goods and
lighting is maintained;
• storage arrangements that ensure sprinkler
heads are not shielded by the racking;
• control measures where large volumes
of packaging materials, are required,
e.g. goods inwards and despatch areas;
• sprinkler protection to control or extinguish
a fire at an early stage;
• monitored automatic fire detection to
ensure the early arrival of the fire and
rescue service; and
• smoke ventilation to allow fire fighters early
and improved intervention to maintain
visibility and reduce temperatures.