Low occupancy buildings, such as residential apartment complexes or townhouses, often house fewer people and have less complex fire safety needs compared to high occupancy buildings.  

However, this does not diminish the importance of fire safety measures. The BFSR 2008 mandates that even in low occupancy buildings, essential fire safety installations, regular maintenance, and proper management practices are upheld. 

A low occupancy building can meet compliance with: 

Smoke Alarms: Ensure that functional smoke alarms are installed in common areas and within each residential unit. Regularly test and replace batteries to guarantee their effectiveness. 

Fire Extinguishers and blankets: Place fire extinguishers and fire blankets in accessible locations like hallways. Train residents or staff on their proper use. 

Clear evacuation routes: Develop clear evacuation routes that are prominently displayed in common areas. These routes should lead residents to safe assembly points away from the building. Conduct regular fire drills to familiarise occupants with the evacuation procedures. 

Emergency Lighting: Install emergency lighting in hallways, stairwells, and other escape routes for occupants to safely navigate the building even in the event of a power outage during a fire. 

Regular Maintenance: Frequent maintenance of fire safety equipment is crucial: 

• Smoke alarms 
• Fire Extinguishers and blankets 
• Emergency lighting 

Education and training: Appoint and train an evacuation coordinator, and train residents on fire safety measures: 

Fire Safety Information: Provide residents with written information about fire safety protocols, evacuation routes, and the proper use of fire safety equipment. 

Training: Organise fire safety training sessions or workshops to familiarise occupants with the actions they should take in case of a fire emergency. 

Compliance Documentation: Maintain necessary documentation to demonstrate compliance: