scope:

This policy applies to all Network Rail employees, or contractors, and premises occupied or managed by Network Rail, together with the Network Rail Infrastructure.

Purpose

The Company Fire Safety Policy mandates requirements applicable to the control of risks arising from fire to the safety of Network Rail workforce, contractors, customers, assets and business activity.

The Company Fire Safety Policy defines the policy and procedures for the delivery of effective fire safety management in accordance the Network Rail Health Safety Management System.

This policy is supported by a suite of Level 3 standards for use by the Local Manager nominated as the Person Responsible for Fire Safety (PRFS) within all staffed and un-staffed premises and for those managers responsible for sections of Network Rail Controlled Infrastructure.