scope:

The duties and responsibilities outlined in this Handbook apply to all Railtrack employees and premises occupied by or managed by Railtrack plc (in Railway Administration), together with RCI.

Purpose

The Company Fire Safety Handbook is a suite of documents, comprising the corporate fire safety policy and mandatory instructions, together with Codes of Practice, setting out guidance for implementation of the policy within generic business areas for the effective management of fire safety.

The Company Fire Safety Handbook defines the fire safety policy and procedures for the delivery of effective fire safety management as required in Railtrack's Railway Safety Case.

The handbook is for use by Local Managers who have the responsibilities for the dayto- day management of fire safety within premises and for those managers responsible for sections of Railtrack Controlled Infrastructure (RCI).