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Advisory Leaflets

Listed below are a variety of advisory leaflets produced by the Technical Fire Safety Department of the Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service. These leaflets are available as pdf documents to read online or to download. If you would like a copy of any of these leaflets to be sent to you free of charge, please contact the Fire Safety Support Unit.

Acetylene Cylinders - a guide to safe use and handling of acetylene cylinders. This information is not currently available as a download, however, further information is available on our website. View more information on the safe use and handling of acetylene cylinders...
Bonfires Siting and Supervision - Bonfires at public events and occasions make wonderful spectacles this leaflet gives guidance on safety matters. Download the 'Bonfires Siting and Supervision' document... 318Kb (download Acrobat Reader)
Casual Sleeping Accommodation - If any building is to be used safely for temporary sleeping purposes then the fire safety arrangements detailed in this leaflet should be observed. Download the 'Casual Sleeping Accommodation' document... 311Kb (download Acrobat Reader)
Firework Displays - This leaflet gives guidance on how to run an outdoor firework display safely. Examples of the types of display covered are those put on by organisations like sports clubs, youth groups etc. which typically attract 100 spectators or more. Download the 'Firework Displays' document... 569Kb (download Acrobat Reader)
Flame Retardant Treatment of Materials- It is often necessary to ensure that certain materials in the form of furnishings, scenery, drapes and curtains, have good flame retardant characteristics. this leaflet will give guidance. Download the 'Flame Retardant Treatment of Materials' document... 507Kb (download Acrobat Reader)
Inspection and Enforcement Procedures -This information has been provided to ensure that you are aware of the inspector’s powers, and to explain any enforcement action the Fire and Rescue Authority may take to rectify any deficiencies. download the 'Inspection and Enforcement Procedures' document... 1Mb (download Acrobat Reader)
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Heaters - A guide to the safe use and handling of these heaters in the home and in the workplace. Download the 'Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Heaters' document... 443Kb (download Acrobat Reader)
Thatch Fires - This leaflet gives recommendations made by Hampshire's Community Fire Safety Department which may be taken to prevent fire or reduce the spread of fire in thatched roofs. Download the 'Thatch Fires' document... 3Mb (download Acrobat Reader)