Fire Alarms : Most modern fire alarm systems are electric and can be activated from several points throughout a building. These points usually consist of glass-covered switches which should be painted red and sited no more than 30 metres apart.

Some sophisticated systems integrate alarm buttons with a smoke detector system, and it is usual for a complete ban on smoking to be enforced in a building protected by a smoke detector system. The fire brigade should be called in case there is a need. The person-in-charge should be trained to assess the severity in case of an outbreak of fire and act accordingly.