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[null,"FPP Assessment Pro Forma v3.13"]
[null,"Factors","Topics within FPP Guidance V3 July 2016","Specific risk reduction element","Sufficient measures in FPP?","Potential positive score","Score","Comments\nNote: N/A should only be used when the operator has stated they will not do the activity (e.g. hot works, treatment, in building storage) rather than it is omitted from the plan"]
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[null,"3 Who this guidance doesn't apply to","3 Must still consider non-waste materials","Consideration and mitigation for gas cylinders, aerosols, combustible liquids and chemicals. Also covered in 6.2 and 11.1.","Yes",2,{"$f":"VALUE(IF(E5=\"Yes\",\"2\",IF(E5=\"N/A\",\"2\",\"0\")))","v":2}]
[null,"5 Fire Prevention measures","5 Using your fire prevention plan","Plan sets out the fire prevention measures and procedures you must put in place and use on your site.  You must have regular exercises to test how well your plan works and make sure that staff understand.","Yes - meets standards",10,{"$f":"VALUE(IF(E6=\"Yes - meets standards\",\"10\",IF(E6=\"Yes - alternative standards\",\"10\",\"0\")))","v":10},"FPP 5.2 Regular exercise to test how well the fire reponse works. 4.2.1 Emergency action procedure; 4.3 Fire fighting techniques."]
[null,null,null,"Fire prevention plan must be a standalone document, so that site staff can easily refer to it.","Yes - meets standards",10,{"$f":"VALUE(IF(E7=\"Yes - meets standards\",\"10\",IF(E7=\"Yes - alternative standards\",\"10\",\"0\")))","v":10},"FPP Title Report no 20937/2, May 2021."]
[null,"6 Site plan(s)","6.2 Site plans and maps","Drawn to scale","Yes",20,{"$f":"VALUE(IF(E8=\"No\",\"-60\",(IF(E9=\"No\",\"-60\",(IF(E10=\"No\",\"-60\",(IF(E11=\"No\",\"-60\",(IF(E12=\"No\",\"-60\",(IF(E13=\"No\",\"-60\",(IF(E14=\"No\",\"-60\",(IF(E15=\"No\",\"-60\",(IF(E16=\"No\",\"-60\",(IF(E17=\"No\",\"-60\",(IF(E18=\"No\",\"-60\",(IF(E19=\"No\",\"-60\",\"20\"))))))))))))))))))))))))","v":-60},"Drawing Fire Prevention Plan, drawing no. 20937/04. Access: FPP 1.3.2 states access is off Link Road.  Unclear where the access is, not marked on plan. Fire hydrant (Link Road) is not clearly marked on the plan in Appendix A. 4.5.1 states that 'surface water drains via series of grids into the industrial estate stormwater system. Clay drain mats will be placed over the grids to stop water entering the sewer system'. 4.5.4 the drain mats are located on the wall of the processing building. NB: waste operations are in a building except RDF storage, which is directly into a vehicle in the yard (FPP 2.1.5).  No mention of prevailing wind direction, no compass rose."]
[null,null,null,"Layout of buildings","Yes"]
[null,null,null,"Hazardous material storage","Yes"]
[null,null,null,"Access (main and perimeter)","No"]
[null,null,null,"Hydrants and water supplies","No"]
[null,null,null,"Natural or unmade ground (if applicable)","Yes",null,null,null,null," "]
[null,null,null,"Fixed and mobile plant","Yes",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null," "]
[null,null,null,"Drainage, pollution control and firewater containment","Yes"]
[null,null,null,"Storage areas (individual piles) and fire walls","Yes"]
[null,null,null,"Quarantine area","Yes"]
[null,null,null,"Sensitive receptors","Yes"]
[null,null,null,"Compass rose and prevailing wind","No"]
[null,"7. Manage common causes of fire","7.1 Arson","CCTV","Yes - meets standards",2,{"$f":"VALUE(IF(E20=\"Yes - meets standards\",\"2\",IF(E20=\"Yes - alternative standards\",\"2\",\"0\")))","v":2},"FPP 3.2."]
[null,null,null,"Secure boundary","Yes - meets standards",2,{"$f":"VALUE(IF(E21=\"Yes - meets standards\",\"2\",IF(E21=\"Yes - alternative standards\",\"2\",\"0\")))","v":2},"FPP 3.2. Concrete walls and fencing. "]
[null,null,null,"Out of hours security monitoring","Yes - meets standards",2,{"$f":"VALUE(IF(E22=\"Yes - meets standards\",\"2\",IF(E22=\"Yes - alternative standards\",\"2\",\"0\")))","v":2},"FPP 3.2 Night-time security guard."]
[null,null,"7.2 Plant and Equipment","Documented maintenance and inspection program for static and mobile equipment.","No",2,{"$f":"VALUE(IF(E23=\"Yes - meets standards\",\"2\",IF(E23=\"Yes - alternative standards\",\"2\",IF(E23=\"N/A\",\"2\",\"0\"))))","v":0},"FPP 3.2 Maintenance programme in place but it is not clear how is it documented. ",null,null,null," ",null," "]
[null,null,null,"Vehicles fitted with fire extinguishers.","Yes - meets standards",2,{"$f":"VALUE(IF(E24=\"Yes - meets standards\",\"2\",IF(E24=\"Yes - alternative standards\",\"2\",IF(E24=\"N/A\",\"2\",\"0\"))))","v":2},"FPP Table 3 fire extinguishers are fitted within all vehicles. "]
[null,null,null,"Keep mobile plant that isn’t being used away from combustible waste.","Yes - meets standards",2,2,"FPP 4.3.1"]
[null,null,"7.3 Electrical faults including damaged or exposed electrical cables    ","Electrics on site must be fully certified by a qualified electrician and written procedures must be in place that set out regular maintenance.","Yes",2,{"$f":"VALUE(IF(E26=\"Yes\",\"2\",\"0\"))","v":2},"FPP Table 3. "]
[null,null,"7.4 Smoking Materials","You must apply a no smoking policy or have designated smoking areas a safe distance from combustible wastes to prevent accidental ignition.","Yes",2,{"$f":"VALUE(IF(E27=\"Yes\",\"2\",\"0\"))","v":2},"FPP Table 3. "]
[null,null,"7.5 Hot works","You must ensure safe working practices when carrying out hot works and carry out a fire watch for a suitable period after hot works have ended.","Yes - meets standards",2,{"$f":"VALUE(IF(E28=\"Yes - meets standards\",\"2\",IF(E28=\"Yes - alternative standards\",\"2\",IF(E28=\"N/A\",\"2\",\"0\"))))","v":2},"FPP Table 3. "]
[null,null,"7.6 Industrial Heaters  ","You must have written procedures that set out the use and regular maintenance of industrial heaters.","N/A",2,{"$f":"VALUE(IF(E29=\"Yes\",\"2\",IF(E29=\"N/A\",\"2\",\"0\")))","v":2}]
[null,null,"7.7 Hot Exhausts  ","Carry out a fire watch at regular intervals during the working day to detect signs of a fire.","Yes - meets standards",2,{"$f":"VALUE(IF(E30=\"Yes - meets standards\",\"2\",IF(E30=\"Yes - alternative standards\",\"2\",IF(E30=\"N/A\",\"2\",\"0\"))))","v":2},"FPP Table 3 Monitoring of exhausts during operations by site operatives. "]
[null,null,null,"Fire watch procedures in place (minimum 1 per day/shift).","Yes - meets standards",2,{"$f":"VALUE(IF(E31=\"Yes - meets standards\",\"2\",IF(E31=\"Yes - alternative standards\",\"2\",IF(E31=\"N/A\",\"2\",\"0\"))))","v":2},"FPP Table 3 Inspection of exhaust by machines operators prior to entering materials recycling building. "]
[null,null,"7.8 Ignition sources","No sources of ignition within 6m of combustible or flammable wastes.","Yes - meets standards",2,{"$f":"VALUE(IF(E32=\"Yes - meets standards\",\"2\",IF(E32=\"Yes - alternative standards\",\"2\",IF(E32=\"N/A\",\"2\",\"0\"))))","v":2},"FPP Table 3. "]
[null,null,"7.9 Batteries in ELV's","Disconnect or remove batteries from un-depolluted vehicles before they’re stockpiled for de-pollution.","N/A",10,{"$f":"VALUE(IF(E33=\"Yes\",\"10\",IF(E33=\"N/A\",\"10\",\"-10\")))","v":10}]
[null,null,"7.10 Leaks and spillages of oils and fuels","Prevent fuels and combustible liquids leaking or trailing from site vehicles and ELVs.","Yes",2,{"$f":"VALUE(IF(E34=\"Yes\",\"2\",IF(E34=\"N/A\",\"2\",\"0\")))","v":2},"FPP 3.2. "]
[null,null,"7.11  Build-up of loose combustible waste, dust and fluff    ","Documented procedure for regular inspection and cleaning of site to prevent build up of loose combustible waste, dust and fluff.","No",2,{"$f":"VALUE(IF(E35=\"Yes - meets standards\",\"2\",IF(E35=\"Yes - alternative standards\",\"2\",\"0\")))","v":0},"FPP table 3 mentions clearing build-up of dust around the plan, six monthly dust clean from ledges/purlins in the processing building. Does not mention how this is documented."]
[null,null,"7.12 Reactions between waste","Written procedures for waste acceptance checks to prevent reactions between incompatible or unstable wastes, including lithium batteries.","Yes - meets standards",20,{"$f":"VALUE(IF(E36=\"Yes - meets standards\",\"20\",IF(E36=\"Yes - alternative standards\",\"20\",\"-20\")))","v":20},"FPP 2.3.1 full waste acceptance procedures are detailed in the EMS. 2.3.3 loads arriving on site are visually checked for signs of steam or smoke. Temperatures of suspect loads can be taken using thermal probes. Hot or smouldering loads will be rejected. FPP Table 3: refers to checks on receipt of batteries in mixed waste, before pushing into incoming waste stockpile. "]
[null,null,"7.13 Deposits of hot loads","You must have a process in place to quarantine hot loads and an appropriate quarantine area.","No",6,{"$f":"VALUE(IF(E37=\"Yes - meets standards\",\"6\",IF(E37=\"Yes - alternative standards\",\"6\",IF(E37=\"N/A (e.g. ELVs)\",\"6\",\"0\"))))","v":0},"FPP Table 3: designated quarantine area on the site for removal of unburnt waste in the event of a fire. Site drawing 20937/04 shows two quarantine areas, one internal, one in external yard (not hardstanding area). FPP 4.3.1 refers to using mobile plant in the event of a fire under direction of the FRS to move waste around the site, eg. removing unburned material to the quarantine area. 4.6.1 separate quarantine area inside the building that can be used for hot loads, or non-conforming wastes, leaving the external quarantine area available in the event of a fire. 4.6.3 external quarantine area will be kept clear with 6 m clear area around the perimeter. 4.6.1 states that the size of the area is sufficient to contain 50% of the largest stockpile. The site layout plan shows an area of 10 x 6 m2 (60 m2). The largest stockpile is 20 x 12 m2 (240m2). So the external quarantine area is not large enough. Internal quarantine area - size is not given. This section will be Yes once the quarantine area/s are confirmed as appropriate. "]
[null,"8 Prevent self-combustion","8.1 Manage storage times","You must make sure that any combustible wastes are stored for less than 6 months. If you’re storing combustible wastes in the maximum pile sizes for longer than 3 months, you must show what extra measures you’ll use to prevent self-combustion.","Yes - < 3 months",40,{"$f":"VALUE(IF(E38=\"Yes - < 3 months\",\"40\",IF(E38=\"Yes (monitoring in place) – 3-6 months\",\"40\",IF(E38=\"Yes (compost only) - >6 months\",\"40\",IF(E38=\"Yes (alternative standards) - 3-6 months\",\"40\",IF(E38=\"Yes (alternative standards) - >6 months\",\"40\",\"-20\"))))))","v":40}]
[null,null,null,"You must use good stock rotation for all stored materials. Your fire prevention plan must show that you have a clear method to record and manage the storage of all waste on site. You must show how you will follow the ‘first in, first out’ principle.","Yes - meets standards",20,{"$f":"VALUE(IF(E39=\"Yes - meets standards\",\"20\",IF(E39=\"Yes - alternative standards\",\"20\",\"-60\")))","v":20},"FPP 2.5.2 stock will be processed on a 'first in first out' principle by managing placement and removal of waste.  The site layout drawing 20937/04 shows the route the waste takes. "]
[null,null,"8.2 Monitor and control temperature","Monitor sub-surface temperatures and outline the triggers you will use in relation to temperature, and actions you will take in response. Allow any heat generated during treatment to be released before you form it into piles for storage and routinely turn piles to ensure the waste remains cold.","N/A - <3 months storage",30,{"$f":"VALUE(IF(E40=\"N/A - <3 months storage\",\"30\",IF(E40=\"Yes – appropriate standards (3-6 months storage)\",\"30\",IF(E40=\"Yes – alternative standards\",\"30\",\"-60\"))))","v":30}]
[null,null,null,"Take into account external heating during hot weather and consider shading waste from direct sunlight or using other techniques to enable heat generated within the pile to be released.","Yes - meets standards",4,{"$f":"VALUE(IF(E41=\"Yes - meets standards\",\"4\",IF(E41=\"Yes - alternative standards\",\"4\",IF(E41=\"N/A (e.g. ELVs)\",\"4\",\"0\"))))","v":4},"Storage of waste is in a building or vehicle so no direct sunlight. FPP table 3 explains that stockpiles will be turned to reduce heat build up if temperature increase is recorded.  Thermal probe can be used. "]
[null,null,"8.3 Waste bale storage","If storing longer than 3 months, you must outline the sampling and testing protocol you will use to make sure you assess a representative number of bales (minimum 10%) during monitoring.\nRepresentative temperature readings from the centre of the bales and from bales within the centre of a pile.","N/A - <3 months storage",30,{"$f":"VALUE(IF(E42=\"N/A - <3 months storage\",\"30\",IF(E42=\"N/A - no bale storage\",\"30\",IF(E42=\"Yes – appropriate standards (3-6 months storage)\",\"30\",IF(E42=\"Yes – alternative standards\",\"30\",\"-60\")))))","v":30}]
[null,null,null,"If storing longer than 3 months, turn the bales to make sure the waste stays cold","Yes - meets standards",4,{"$f":"VALUE(IF(E43=\"Yes - meets standards\",\"4\",IF(E43=\"Yes - alternative standards\",\"4\",IF(E43=\"N/A\",\"4\",\"0\"))))","v":4}]
[null,"9 Manage waste piles","9 Manage waste piles","Store waste materials in their largest form","No",20,{"$f":"VALUE(IF(E44=\"Yes - meets standards\",\"20\",IF(E44=\"Yes - alternative standards\",\"20\",\"0\")))","v":0},"Not considered. "]
[null,null,"9.1 Maximum pile sizes","For all waste piles, the maximum height allowed is 4 metres.\nFor all waste piles, the maximum length or width allowed (whichever is the longest) is 20 metres.\nThe table in 9.1 outlines the maximum volumes for each type of waste.\nIf your waste piles contain a mixture of combustible wastes, you should work out the maximum limits based on the type of waste that makes up most of a mixed pile.\n","No",40,{"$f":"VALUE(IF(E45=\"Yes - meets standards\",\"40\",IF(E45=\"Yes - alternative standards\",\"40\",\"-60\")))","v":-60},"FPP table 2 Incoming mixed waste 750m3; and incoming mixed waste in black bags 750m3.  20 x 12 x 4 metres. The FPP guidance states: If your waste piles contain a mixture of combustible wastes, you must work out the maximum limits based on the type of waste that makes up most of a mixed pile. This has not been done. 750 m3 is the largest pile size suitable for most of the waste types the permit will accept but would be too large for rubber.  Small quantities of waste stored outside in yard area, including green waste. All appear to be within max pile sizes based on a 'truncated cone'. Further information required. "]
[null,"10 Where maximum pile sizes don't apply","10.1 Whole end of life vehicles (ELVs)","You must set out in your fire prevention plan how you will store ELVs. Each vehicle must be accessible from at least one side.","N/A",40,{"$f":"VALUE(IF(E46=\"Yes - meets standards\",\"40\",IF(E46=\"Yes - alternative standards\",\"40\",IF(E46=\"N/A\",\"40\",\"-60\"))))","v":40}]
[null,null,null,"These rules will limit any row to a depth of 2 vehicles. Where you store vehicles one on top of another, or on racking, you must limit this to 3 vehicles high.","N/A",20,{"$f":"VALUE(IF(E47=\"Yes - meets standards\",\"20\",IF(E47=\"Yes - alternative standards\",\"20\",IF(E47=\"N/A\",\"20\",\"-20\"))))","v":20}]
[null,null,"10.2 Waste stored in containers","If you store waste in containers that can hold more than 1,100 litres, each one must be accessible so any fire inside it can be put out. If you have a fire, you must be able to move containers as soon as is reasonably practicable. You must set out in your fire prevention plan the procedures you will put in place to allow this to happen.","No",40,{"$f":"VALUE(IF(E48=\"Yes - meets standards\",\"40\",IF(E48=\"Yes - alternative standards\",\"40\",IF(E48=\"N/A\",\"40\",\"-60\"))))","v":-60},"Not clear that skips are considered. "]
[null,null,"10.3 Compost production","Ensure waste is actively managed and monitored during the composting process. For composting activities where management and monitoring are appropriate, the maximum pile sizes don’t apply. ","N/A",40,{"$f":"VALUE(IF(E49=\"Yes - meets standards\",\"40\",IF(E49=\"Yes - alternative standards\",\"40\",IF(E49=\"N/A\",\"40\",\"-60\"))))","v":40}]
[null,"11 Prevent fire spreading","11.1 Separation distances              ","Store your combustible waste piles with a separation distance of at least 6 metres.\nHave a separation distance of at least 6 metres between waste piles and the site perimeter, any buildings, or other combustible or flammable materials.\nIf fire walls are in place, select \"N/A\" and see below.","Yes - meets standards",40,{"$f":"VALUE(IF(E50=\"Yes - meets standards\",\"40\",IF(E50=\"Yes - alternative standards\",\"40\",IF(E50=\"N/A - see 11.2 Fire Walls\",\"40\",-\"60\"))))","v":40},"FPP 2.4.1 Either 6 metres separation distance or fire wall. "]
[null,null,"11.2 Fire walls and bays","Where used in place of separation distances, fire walls and bays must be designed to resist fire (both radiative heat and flaming) and have a fire resistance period of at least 120 minutes to allow waste to be isolated and to enable a fire to be extinguished within 4 hours. Fire walls must show compliance with all factors outlined in 11.2.","Yes - meets standards",40,{"$f":"VALUE(IF(E51=\"Yes - meets standards\",\"40\",IF(E51=\"Yes - alternative standards\",\"40\",IF(E51=\"N/A - see 11.1 Separation Distances\",\"40\",\"-60\"))))","v":40},"FPP 2.4.2 'The building has fire resistant walls on all sites and there are additional concrete push walls and storage bays constructed with concrete legio blocks - Euro class A1 with fire resistance rating of 120 minutes. The site layout drawing 20937/04 shows these arrangements to be the case. "]
[null,"12 Quarantine area ","12 Quarantine area","The quarantine area must be within the boundary of the site for which a permit applies.\nYou must have a quarantine area which is large enough to:\nHold at least 50% of the volume of the largest pile, row or block of ELV's or containers on your site\nHave a separation distance of at least 6 metres around the quarantined waste.","No",40,{"$f":"VALUE(IF(E52=\"Yes - meets standards\",\"40\",IF(E52=\"Yes - alternative standards\",\"40\",\"-60\")))","v":-60},"FPP Table 3: designated quarantine area on the site for removal of unburnt waste in the event of a fire. Site drawing 20937/04 shows two quarantine areas, one internal, one in external yard (not hardstanding area). FPP 4.3.1 refers to using mobile plant in the event of a fire under direction of the FRS to move waste around the site, eg. removing unburned material to the quarantine area. 4.6.1 separate quarantine area inside the building that can be used for hot loads, or non-conforming wastes, leaving the external quarantine area available in the event of a fire. 4.6.3 external quarantine area will be kept clear with 6 m clear area around the perimeter. 4.6.1 states that the size of the area is sufficient to contain 50% of the largest stockpile. The site layout plan shows an area of 10 x 6 m2 (60 m2). The largest stockpile is 20 x 12 m2 (240m2). So the external quarantine area is not large enough. Internal quarantine area - size is not given. "]
[null,"13 Detecting Fires","13 Proportionate detection system","Procedures must be in place to detect a fire in its early stages. Detection systems should be proportionate to the nature and scale of waste management activities carried out and the associated risks. Detection needs to be in place for internal and external waste storage and may be automated or manual. For automated systems the design, installation and maintenance must be covered by an appropriate UKAS-accredited third party certification scheme.","No",40,{"$f":"VALUE(IF(E53=\"Yes – automated and UKAS accredited\",\"40\",IF(E53=\"Yes – not automated and meets standards\",\"40\",IF(E53=\"Yes – alternative standards\",\"40\",\"-60\"))))","v":-60},"FPP Table 3: Fire detection system and fire alarms are installed. Heat detectors are installed across the processing building connected to the alarm system. FPP 5.6 Site operatives will be trained in stockpile monitoring and management including how to detect and manage hotspots. Questions: a) what daily visual monitoring checks are in place? What does the reference in 5.6 mean in practice, how often do the checks take place, what do the checks consist of?  b) What is the accreditation of the detection system in the building? How will the detection system raise the alarm if a fire is detected during working hours and when the site is closed?"]
[null,"14 Suppressing Fires ","14 Proportionate suppression system","Suppression systems should be proportionate to the risk on site. Suppression may be in place for external waste storage and must be in place for internal waste storage. Suppression methods can be automated or manual, ranging from fire blankets to automated systems. You must make sure the design, installation and maintenance of all your automated suppression equipment is covered by an appropriate UKAS-accredited third party certification scheme.","No",40,{"$f":"VALUE(IF(E54=\"Yes – automated and UKAS accredited\",\"40\",IF(E54=\"Yes – not automated and meets standards\",\"40\",IF(E54=\"Yes – alternative standards\",\"40\",IF(E54=\"N/A\",\"40\",\"-60\")))))","v":-60},"FPP 3.2 Fire detection system: a fully automated UKAS accredited fire suppression system will be installed in the building and quotes are being obtained outlining various options. When will the suppression system be installed?"]
[null,"15 Fire fighting techniques","15 Fire fighting ","You must design your site to allow for active fire fighting, procedures in place in the event of a fire.","Yes - active fire fighting",25,{"$f":"VALUE(IF(E55=\"Yes - active fire fighting\",\"25\",IF(E55=\"Yes - alternative standards\",\"25\",\"-30\")))","v":25},"Resources are in place, active fire fighting in place during hours, FPP 3.2 24 hour fire watch.  "]
[null,"16 Water Supplies","16 Water supply","A worst case scenario would be your largest waste pile catching fire.\nYou’ll need a water supply of at least 2,000 litres a minute for a minimum of 3 hours for a 300 cubic metre pile of combustible material. Site specific calculations should be included in accordance with guidance.","No",25,{"$f":"VALUE(IF(E56=\"Yes - meets standards\",\"25\",IF(E56=\"Yes - alternative standards\",\"25\",IF(E56=\"N/A\",\"25\",\"-60\"))))","v":-60},"FPP 4.4.1 Water supply calculation provided is based on 750 m3 pile size, although 315 m3 has been referred to in the text above the calculation.  Calculation is based on a pile size of 750 m3 which would require 900 m3 (900,000 litres). Mains water is available, water hose inside the building. FPP 4.4.4 states that the fire hydrant is located on Link Road and United Utilities has confirmed that a suitable high pressure hydrant is located on Link Road. Confirm the distance of the fire hydrant to the site in order to be able to conclude this is adequate. This will be a yes if the distance is within 100 metres, as there are resources on site and fire breaks provided. "]
[null,"17 Containment ","17 Managing fire water","Contain the run-off from fire water to prevent pollution of the environment. Containment volumes should be shown to be in accordance with water supply calculations.       \nInclude secondary and tertiary containment facilities for fire water run-off. Can combustible wastes be stored on hard standing rather than an impermeable surface with sealed drainage? If so, has the FPP assess the potential effect of fire water on receptors.","No",25,{"$f":"VALUE(IF(E57=\"Yes - meets standards\",\"25\",IF(E57=\"Yes - alternative standards\",\"25\",IF(E57=\"N/A\",\"25\",\"-60\"))))","v":-60},"FPP 4.5.1 surface water drains enter the stormwater system. Clay drain mats will be placed over the grids to stop water entering the sewer system. 4.5.2 rubber speed bumps (.3 m high) will be installed across the entrances to the buildings, retaining 963m3. Rubber speed bumps also placed across the site entrance to prevent run-off leaving site. Firewater will be removed from site by tanker. The site entrance is concrete surface as is the majority of the yard. An area of the yard on the western edge is hardstanding and is used as a compound area and for parking. Is there anything to prevent run off from concrete yard area into the hardstanding area?"]
[null,"18 Contingency planning","18 During and after an incident","Diverting incoming wastes to alternative sites during a fire.\nHaving a plan for how you will notify those who may be affected by a fire, such as nearby residents and businesses.\nHow you will clear and decontaminate the site.\nThe steps you must take before the site can become operational again.","Yes - meets standards",20,{"$f":"VALUE(IF(E58=\"Yes - meets standards\",\"20\",IF(E58=\"Yes - alternative standards\",\"20\",\"-60\")))","v":20}]
[null,"Spell Check","Press the button to perform a spell check on the cells in the 'Comments' column (note: the location of the error won't be shown but it can be amended)",null,null,null,null,"FPP 4.7.1 Describes measures to contact customers and close the site.  4.7.2 describes removal of fire damaged waste from the site for further treatment or landfill. 4.7.3 considers measures that will be taken while non-operational that will need to be taken, in order to become operational. "]
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[null,"Proposed water supply (litres/minute)","Equivalent max. pile size (cubic metres)"]
["e.g.",2000,{"$f":"(B9/6.66666666666667)","v":299.99999999999989}]
[null,1000,{"$f":"(B10/6.66666666666667)","v":149.99999999999994}]
[null,1150,172.49999999999991]
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[null,"Proposed overall water supply (litres/3 hours)","Equivalent max. pile size (cubic metres)"]
["e.g.",360000,{"$f":"(B14/180)/6.66666666666667","v":299.99999999999989}]
[null,207000,{"$f":"(B15/180)/6.66666666666667","v":172.49999999999991}]
[null,null,0]
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["Volume of Pile Calculation (estimation from pile shape and dimensions)"]
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["Please note, the following calculations are for simple geometric shapes. They are provided to allow you to assess whether the dimensions the operator has proposed are sensible when compared to the volume claimed. They will not give you accurate volumes for waste piles unless the piles themselves are near perfect shapes.\n\ne.g."]
["The shape in the first image above would give an idea of volume (using the pyramid calculation below) - not accurate figures. If more accuracy is needed, a closer fitting shape should be selected (as with the truncated square pyramid above) and the appropriate equation used (as seen - this is still an estimation). "]
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["Cuboid Pile Shape (e.g. stacked RDF, baled waste, waste in bays)"]
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[null,"Length (m)"]
[null,"Width (m)"]
[null,"Height (m)"]
[null,"Volume (cubic metres)",{"$f":"(C25*C26*C27)","v":0}]
[null,"Length (m)",null," "]
[null,"Width (m)"]
[null,"Height (m)"]
[null,"Volume (cubic metres)",{"$f":"(C29*C30*C31)","v":0}]
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["Pyramid Pile Shape (e.g. loose stockpiles)"]
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[null,"Length (m)",20]
[null,"Width (m)",12]
[null,"Height (m)",4]
[null,"Volume (cubic metres)",{"$f":"(0.333333333*(C36*C37)*C38)","v":319.99999968000003}]
[null,"Length (m)"]
[null,"Width (m)"]
[null,"Height (m)"]
[null,"Volume (cubic metres)",{"$f":"(0.333333333*(C40*C41)*C42)","v":0}]
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["Map Scaling Calculation"]
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["The scale of a map can often change after printing or be incorrect originally. "]
[null,null,null,null,null," "]
["To find the scale of a printed map:"]
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["Choose an easily distinguishable feature which can be seen on the physical map and Easimap and choose a dimension (e.g. side of a building):"]
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[null,"Distance on Easimap (m)",1]
[null,"Distance on physical map (cm)",1]
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[null,"1 cm on the map equals a real distance of ",{"$f":"C53/C54","v":1},"m"]
[null,"1 m is shown on the map by",{"$f":"C54/C53","v":1},"cm"]
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["Scoring Guidance"]
["This is a technical assessment proforma for fire prevention plans."]
["To carry out a technical assessment you will need all of the information set out in the permitting/pre-app checklist."]
[]
["This technical assessment proforma will generate an overall score, which will indicate whether the FPP is satisfactory.  The following indicative scoring can be used a guide:   \n"]
[null,"Final Assesment Score","Likely Quality of FPP"]
[null,"100+ (as well as 50+ for both prevention and reduction)","Satisfactory"]
[null,"80-99","Minor Deficiencies"]
[null,"40-79","Major Deficiencies"]
[null,"<40","Serious Flaws "]
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["If the FPP has failed assessment and needs further information, please refer to the 'further information' tab which details suggested questions for a schedule 5 request. "]
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["Copying Schedule 5 Questions"]
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["When copying the questions from the 'further information' tab to a word document:"]
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[null,"1. Copy the suggested questions (press 'B' at the top of the column and ctrl+c) and paste (ctrl+v) into a blank word document"]
[null,"2. Highlight the whole table using the arrowed square in the top left corner -"]
[null,"3. Select the 'layout' tab which appears in the ribbon under 'table tools'"]
[null,"4. Click 'Convert to Text' in the Data group of the ribbon (furthest right of the ribbon)"]
[null,"5. Leave the options as selected in the pop up box and press 'OK'"]
[null,"6. Renumber, reformat and reword as needed."]
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["Printing this document"]
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["To print this pro forma, ensure that the 'Fit all columns on One page' option is selected in the scaling drop down menu when in the 'Print' menu"]
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["How to save to EDRM"]
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["When saving an excel document to EDRM, it has to be in the 1997-2003 Worksheet format. This excel format doesn’t support the amount of functions in some of the cells within this document (it will display “#Value!” if it attempts to calculate using them). \n"]
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["The solution is:"]
[null,"1. 'Save As' to 1997-2003 Worksheet as normal"]
[null,"2. Select ‘Continue’ when the compatibility checker box pops up"]
[null,"3. Select ‘No’ when pop up box asks if it should recalculate cells"]
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["This will keep all the values the same as they were for the pro forma in the previous format. If any changes need to be made, they need to be made to the original Macro-Enabled Worksheet and then the above process needs to be repeated."]

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[null,"Assessment of a Fire Prevention Plan"]
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[null,"EAWML (EPR/ /) Applicant name"]
[null,"Site name"]
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[null,"Documents included in the assessment:"]
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[null,"Include list of documents that form the Fire Prevention Plan."]
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[null,"The following is required for the FPP to pass assessment:"]
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[null,"The following questions are based on the FPP guidance and reflect the answers provided in the 'Assessment' tab of this proforma.  Please re-number and reword as applicable. Unless an FPP includes no mention at all of a particular section, the questions should be adapted to ensure they are site specific and outline the exact areas where the FPP is insufficient. ",null," "]
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[5,{"$f":"IF(Assessment!E6=\"No\",References!B2,\"\")","v":""}]
[5,{"$f":"IF(Assessment!E7=\"No\",References!B3,\"\")","v":""}]
[6.2,{"$f":"IF(Assessment!E8=\"No\",References!B4,(IF(Assessment!E9=\"No\",References!B4,(IF(Assessment!E10=\"No\",References!B4,(IF(Assessment!E11=\"No\",References!B4,(IF(Assessment!E10=\"No\",References!B4,(IF(Assessment!E13=\"No\",References!B4,(IF(Assessment!E14=\"No\",References!B4,(IF(Assessment!E15=\"No\",References!B4,(IF(Assessment!E16=\"No\",References!B4,(IF(Assessment!E17=\"No\",References!B4,(IF(Assessment!E18=\"No\",References!B4,(IF(Assessment!E19=\"No\",References!B4,\"\")))))))))))))))))))))))","v":"Your site plan is currently missing:"}]
[null,{"$f":"IF(Assessment!E8=\"No\",References!B5,\"\")","v":""}]
[null,{"$f":"IF(Assessment!E9=\"No\",References!B6,\"\")","v":""}]
[null,{"$f":"IF(Assessment!E10=\"No\",References!B7,\"\")","v":""}]
[null,{"$f":"IF(Assessment!E11=\"No\",References!B8,\"\")","v":"• main access routes for fire engines and any alternative access and access points around the site perimeter to assist fire fighting"}]
[null,{"$f":"IF(Assessment!E12=\"No\",References!B9,\"\")","v":"• hydrants and water supplies"}]
[null,{"$f":"IF(Assessment!E13=\"No\",References!B10,\"\")","v":""}]
[null,{"$f":"IF(Assessment!E14=\"No\",References!B11,\"\")","v":""}]
[null,{"$f":"IF(Assessment!E15=\"No\",References!B12,\"\")","v":""}]
[null,{"$f":"IF(Assessment!E16=\"No\",References!B13,\"\")","v":""}]
[null,{"$f":"IF(Assessment!E17=\"No\",References!B14,\"\")","v":""}]
[null,{"$f":"IF(Assessment!E18=\"No\",References!B15,\"\")","v":""}]
[null,{"$f":"IF(Assessment!E19=\"No\",References!B16,\"\")","v":"• compass rose showing north and the prevailing wind direction."}]
[7.1,{"$f":"IF(Assessment!E20=\"No\",References!B17,IF(Assessment!E21=\"No\",References!B17,IF(Assessment!E22=\"No\",References!B17,\"\")))","v":""}]
[7.2,{"$f":"IF(Assessment!E23=\"No\",References!B18,\"\")","v":"Provide details of a documented maintenance and inspection programme for static and mobile plant and equipment (e.g. what checks are conducted, who the checks are completed by, how often they will be conducted, how records are kept and what actions are taken in the event that problems are discovered)."}]
[7.2,{"$f":"IF(Assessment!E24=\"No\",References!B19,\"\")","v":""}]
[7.2,{"$f":"IF(Assessment!E25=\"No\",References!B20,\"\")","v":""}]
[7.3,{"$f":"IF(Assessment!E26=\"No\",References!B21,\"\")","v":""}]
[7.4,{"$f":"IF(Assessment!E27=\"No\",References!B22,\"\")","v":""}]
[7.5,{"$f":"IF(Assessment!E28=\"No\",References!B23,\"\")","v":""}]
[7.6,{"$f":"IF(Assessment!E29=\"No\",References!B24,\"\")","v":""}]
[7.7,{"$f":"IF(Assessment!E30=\"No\",References!B25,IF(Assessment!E31=\"No\",References!B25,\"\"))","v":""}]
[7.8,{"$f":"IF(Assessment!E32=\"No\",References!B26,\"\")","v":""}]
[7.9,{"$f":"IF(Assessment!E33=\"No\",References!B27,\"\")","v":""}]
[7.1,{"$f":"IF(Assessment!E34=\"No\",References!B28,\"\")","v":""}]
[7.11,{"$f":"IF(Assessment!E35=\"No\",References!B29,\"\")","v":"Provide details of how regularly you’ll inspect and clean the site to prevent the build-up of loose combustible waste, dust and fluff. Inspections should particularly focus on higher risk areas, such as electrical panels and treatment equipment. "}]
[7.12,{"$f":"IF(Assessment!E36=\"No\",References!B30,\"\")","v":""}]
[7.13,{"$f":"IF(Assessment!E37=\"No\",References!B31,\"\")","v":"Confirm and provide details of a quarantine area for hot loads."}]
[8.1,{"$f":"IF(Assessment!E38=\"No\",References!B32,\"\")","v":""}]
[8.1,{"$f":"IF(Assessment!E39=\"No\",References!B33,\"\")","v":""}]
[8.1999999999999993,{"$f":"IF(Assessment!E40=\"No – inadequate standards (>3 months storage)\",References!B34,\"\")","v":""}]
[8.1999999999999993,{"$f":"IF(Assessment!E41=\"No\",References!B35,\"\")","v":""}]
[8.3000000000000007,{"$f":"IF(Assessment!E42=\"No – inadequate standards (>3 months storage)\",References!B36,\"\")","v":""}]
[8.3000000000000007,{"$f":"IF(Assessment!E43=\"No\",References!B37,\"\")","v":""}]
[9,{"$f":"IF(Assessment!E44=\"No\",References!B38,\"\")","v":"Confirm you will store waste materials in their largest form (i.e. reducing storage times for treated wastes, for example by organising any size reduction treatment as close to removal of material from site as possible)."}]
[9.1,{"$f":"IF(Assessment!E45=\"No\",References!B39,\"\")","v":"Provide details of maximum volumes and sizes for waste piles on site. For all waste piles, the maximum height allowed is 4 metres and the maximum length or width allowed (whichever is the longest) is 20 metres. The table in 9.1 of the guidance outlines the maximum volumes for each type of waste. If your waste piles contain a mixture of combustible wastes, you should work out the maximum limits based on the type of waste that makes up the majority of a mixed pile. You need to consider the design, access and layout of a building when storing waste so a fire can be extinguished easily."}]
[10.1,{"$f":"IF(Assessment!E46=\"No\",References!B40,\"\")","v":""}]
[10.1,{"$f":"IF(Assessment!E47=\"No\",References!B41,\"\")","v":""}]
[10.199999999999999,{"$f":"IF(Assessment!E48=\"No\",References!B42,\"\")","v":"For waste in containers with a capacity greater than 1,100 litres, confirm each one will be accessible (so any fire inside it can be put out). In the event of a fire, you must be able to move containers as soon as is reasonably practicable. Provide details of the procedures you will put in place to allow this to happen."}]
[10.3,{"$f":"IF(Assessment!E49=\"No\",References!B43,\"\")","v":""}]
[11.1,{"$f":"IF(Assessment!E50=\"No\",References!B44,\"\")","v":""}]
[11.2,{"$f":"IF(Assessment!E51=\"No\",References!B45,\"\")","v":""}]
[12,{"$f":"IF(Assessment!E52=\"No\",References!B46,\"\")","v":"Provide details of the quarantine area(s) on site. The quarantine area(s) must be within the boundary of the site for which the permit applies and be large enough to hold at least 50% of the volume of the largest pile (or sufficient ELV's or containers to provide separation). Confirm a separation distance of at least 6 metres around the quarantined waste will be in place."}]
[13,{"$f":"IF(Assessment!E53=\"No\",References!B47,\"\")","v":"Provide details of the detection system on site. The detection system should be proportionate to the nature and scale of waste management activities you carry out and the associated risks. For all automated systems the design, installation and maintenance should be covered by an appropriate UKAS-accredited third party certification scheme. If the system is not accredited, provide details as to why not and outline how the system will work on site."}]
[14,{"$f":"IF(Assessment!E54=\"No\",References!B48,\"\")","v":"Provide details of the suppression system on site, ensuring the design, installation and maintenance of all automated suppression equipment is covered by an appropriate UKAS-accredited third party certification scheme. If the system is not accredited, provide details as to why not and outline how the system will work on site."}]
[15,{"$f":"IF(Assessment!E55=\"No - no active fire fighting planned\",References!B49,\"\")","v":""}]
[16,{"$f":"IF(Assessment!E56=\"No\",References!B50,\"\")","v":"Provide site specific calculations for water supply in accordance with the guidance. You need to account for a worst case scenario, which is defined as your largest waste pile catching fire. As a guide, a water supply of at least 2,000 litres a minute for a minimum of 3 hours is needed to tackle a 300 cubic metre pile of combustible material (this equates to approximately 6.7 litres/minute for every 1m3 of material). "}]
[17,{"$f":"IF(Assessment!E57=\"No\",References!B51,\"\")","v":"Provide details of how you will contain the fire water run-off from entering the environment. You need to show that containment volumes are in accordance with water supply calculations. Include secondary and tertiary containment facilities for fire water run-off if applicable. If combustible wastes are to be stored on hard standing, please assess the potential effect of fire water on receptors."}]
[18,{"$f":"IF(Assessment!E58=\"No\",References!B52,\"\")","v":""}]

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[1,"Provide details which show you have considered and mitigated for materials on site which are not covered by the guidance but still pose a fire risk (e.g. combustible liquids or hazardous materials). This includes any gas cylinders, fuel tanks, aerosols and chemicals on site. These materials should be shown on the site plan and confirmed to be adequately separated from combustible wastes. "]
[2,"Your FPP needs to ensure the fire prevention measures will be put in place and used on site. Provide details of regular training exercises on site to test how well your plan works and to ensure that staff understand all the requirements of it. This should include training in day-to-day operation (e.g. stockpile management), as well as incident response. "]
[3,"Provide a fire prevention plan that is a standalone document. This will aid assessment and the usability of the plan on site. "]
[4,"Your site plan is currently missing:"]
[5,"• site layout to scale"]
[6,"• layout of buildings"]
[7,"• any areas where hazardous materials are stored on site (location of gas cylinders, process areas, chemicals, piles of combustible wastes, oil and fuel tanks)"]
[8,"• main access routes for fire engines and any alternative access and access points around the site perimeter to assist fire fighting"]
[9,"• hydrants and water supplies"]
[10,"• areas of natural and unmade ground"]
[11,"• the location of fixed plant or where mobile plant is stored when not in use"]
[12,"• drainage runs, pollution control features such as drain closure valves and fire water containment systems"]
[13,"• storage areas with pile dimensions and fire walls (where applicable) - includes wastes stored in a building, bunker, or containers"]
[14,"• the quarantine area"]
[15,"• sensitive receptors within a 1km radius of your site that could be affected by a fire. Examples of sensitive receptors may include:\n  • schools, hospitals, nursing and care homes, residential areas, workplaces\n  • protected habitats, watercourses, groundwater, boreholes, wells and springs supplying water for human consumption\n  • roads, railways, bus stations, pylons (on or immediately adjacent to the site only), utilities, airports"]
[16,"• compass rose showing north and the prevailing wind direction."]
[17,"Provide detail of security measures on site, including *delete as applicable* CCTV, a secure boundary, out of hours security monitoring. "]
[18,"Provide details of a documented maintenance and inspection programme for static and mobile plant and equipment (e.g. what checks are conducted, who the checks are completed by, how often they will be conducted, how records are kept and what actions are taken in the event that problems are discovered)."]
[19,"Confirm that vehicles will be fitted with fire extinguishers."]
[20,"Confirm that unused mobile plant will be kept away from combustible waste and provide details of this arrangement."]
[21,"Confirm electrics on site will be fully certified by a qualified electrician and outline the written procedures in place that set out regular maintenance."]
[22,"Provide details of a no smoking policy on site or of designated smoking areas a safe distance from combustible wastes."]
[23,"Provide details of safe working practices, such as a permit to work system, for hot works (such as welding and cutting). In addition, provide details of a fire watch on site, should be in place for a suitable period after hot works have ended (particularly at the end of a working day)."]
[24,"Provide details of written procedures that set out the use and regular maintenance of industrial heaters or confirm no heaters will be used on site. "]
[25,"Confirm that a fire watch will monitor the site at regular intervals during the working day, to detect signs of a fire from hot exhausts or engines, and outline the regularity of these intervals. In all cases, a watch at the end of the day is required."]
[26,"Confirm all naked flames, space heaters, furnaces, incinerators and other sources of ignition will be kept 6 metres away from combustible and flammable waste."]
[27,"Confirm that you will disconnect or remove batteries from un-depolluted vehicles before they’re stockpiled for de-pollution."]
[28,"Provide details of how you will prevent fuels and combustible liquids leaking or trailing from site vehicles and/or stored ELVs and provide a process to detect and clean up if incidents occur (e.g. site inspections, spill kits etc.)."]
[29,"Provide details of how regularly you’ll inspect and clean the site to prevent the build-up of loose combustible waste, dust and fluff. Inspections should particularly focus on higher risk areas, such as electrical panels and treatment equipment. "]
[30,"Provide details of the written procedures for waste acceptance checks to prevent reactions between incompatible or unstable wastes. You must use a quarantine area where necessary."]
[31,"Confirm and provide details of a quarantine area for hot loads."]
[32,"Confirm the maximum storage times for all any combustible wastes on site. The FPP guidance outlines 6 months as the maximum storage time for any combustible waste. If you’re storing combustible wastes in the maximum pile sizes for longer than 3 months, you must show what extra measures you’ll use to prevent self-combustion (e.g. temperature monitoring)."]
[33,"Provide details of the procedures on site to ensure good stock rotation for all stored materials. Your fire prevention plan must show that you have a clear method to record and manage the storage of all waste on site (i.e. a process which allows the time on site to be determined for any applicable waste). You must show how you will follow the ‘first in, first out’ principle."]
[34,"For waste stored longer than 3 months, you must detail how you will monitor sub-surface temperatures and outline the triggers you will use in relation to temperature, and actions you will take in response. Confirm that any heat generated during treatment will be released before material is formed into piles for storage. Confirm piles will be routinely turned to ensure the waste remains cold."]
[35,"Provide details of how external heating during hot weather will be taken into account and confirm that waste will be shaded from direct sunlight if required and/or any other techniques that will be in place to enable heat generated within the pile to be released."]
[36,"Provide details of the sampling and testing protocol you will use to make sure you assess a representative number of bales (minimum 10%) during monitoring. In addition, confirm you will obtain representative temperature readings from the centre of the bales and from bales within the centre of a pile."]
[37,"Confirm you will turn the bales to make sure the waste stays cold."]
[38,"Confirm you will store waste materials in their largest form (i.e. reducing storage times for treated wastes, for example by organising any size reduction treatment as close to removal of material from site as possible)."]
[39,"Provide details of maximum volumes and sizes for waste piles on site. For all waste piles, the maximum height allowed is 4 metres and the maximum length or width allowed (whichever is the longest) is 20 metres. The table in 9.1 of the guidance outlines the maximum volumes for each type of waste. If your waste piles contain a mixture of combustible wastes, you should work out the maximum limits based on the type of waste that makes up the majority of a mixed pile. You need to consider the design, access and layout of a building when storing waste so a fire can be extinguished easily."]
[40,"Provide details of how you will store ELVs, ensuring each vehicle is accessible from at least one side."]
[41,"Confirm that ELV storage will be limited so that any row has a maximum depth of 2 vehicles. Where you plan to store vehicles one on top of another, or on racking, confirm they will be limited to 3 vehicles high."]
[42,"For waste in containers with a capacity greater than 1,100 litres, confirm each one will be accessible (so any fire inside it can be put out). In the event of a fire, you must be able to move containers as soon as is reasonably practicable. Provide details of the procedures you will put in place to allow this to happen."]
[43,"Provide details showing how the composting process is actively managed and monitored."]
[44,"Confirm you will store combustible waste piles with a separation distance of at least 6 metres. Separation distances of 6m must also be in place between piles and the site perimeter, any buildings, or other combustible or flammable materials."]
[45,"Provide details which show that fire walls and bays are designed to resist fire (both radiative heat and flaming) and have a fire resistance period of at least 120 minutes to allow waste to be isolated. Fire walls must show compliance with all factors outlined in Section 11.2 of the guidance."]
[46,"Provide details of the quarantine area(s) on site. The quarantine area(s) must be within the boundary of the site for which the permit applies and be large enough to hold at least 50% of the volume of the largest pile (or sufficient ELV's or containers to provide separation). Confirm a separation distance of at least 6 metres around the quarantined waste will be in place."]
[47,"Provide details of the detection system on site. The detection system should be proportionate to the nature and scale of waste management activities you carry out and the associated risks. For all automated systems the design, installation and maintenance should be covered by an appropriate UKAS-accredited third party certification scheme. If the system is not accredited, provide details as to why not and outline how the system will work on site."]
[48,"Provide details of the suppression system on site, ensuring the design, installation and maintenance of all automated suppression equipment is covered by an appropriate UKAS-accredited third party certification scheme. If the system is not accredited, provide details as to why not and outline how the system will work on site."]
[49,"Provide details of how you have designed your site to allow for active fire fighting, outlining the procedures in place in the event of a fire."]
[50,"Provide site specific calculations for water supply in accordance with the guidance. You need to account for a worst case scenario, which is defined as your largest waste pile catching fire. As a guide, a water supply of at least 2,000 litres a minute for a minimum of 3 hours is needed to tackle a 300 cubic metre pile of combustible material (this equates to approximately 6.7 litres/minute for every 1m3 of material). "]
[51,"Provide details of how you will contain the fire water run-off from entering the environment. You need to show that containment volumes are in accordance with water supply calculations. Include secondary and tertiary containment facilities for fire water run-off if applicable. If combustible wastes are to be stored on hard standing, please assess the potential effect of fire water on receptors."]
[52,"Provide details of how incoming wastes will be diverted to alternative sites during a fire. You need to show a plan is in place for how you will notify those who may be affected by a fire, such as nearby residents and businesses. Provide details of how you will clear and decontaminate the site following a fire and the steps you will take before the site can become operational again."]