Definition
Primary Fire
A primary fire is a fire in a building, vehicle, or outdoor structure — the most serious category used in Home Office fire statistics. Primary fires include all accidental and deliberate fires in occupied or unoccupied buildings, and fires in road vehicles, as distinct from smaller secondary fires.
Related Terms
- Fire DrillGeneral Fire SafetyA fire drill is a planned practice evacuation of a building conducted to test emergency procedures, familiarise occupants with evacuation routes and assembly points, and assess fire warden performance. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and BS 9999, fire drills should be held at least annually — more frequently for high-risk or high-turnover premises — and outcomes, including evacuation times and any failures, must be recorded.View definition