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HTM 83: Fire safety in healthcare premises. General fire precautions (Firecode).
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Document type:Health technical memorandum
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Author:Department of Health
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Published date:1 April 1994
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Primary audience:Professionals
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Product number:ISBN: 0113217250
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Pages:62
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Copyright holder:Crown
This HTM is an important component of Firecode. It covers a range of general fire safety measures which apply throughout hospital premises administered by health authorities and NHS trusts. It provides guidance for hospitals, but its general principles may have relevance to other healthcare premises in appropriate circumstances.
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