9 Fire safety systems and procedures

9.1 For the avoidance of doubt, the Contractor shall have sole obligation to maintain in readiness and implement where necessary, contingency plans should any of the fire safety systems in the Facility fail to function as intended.

9.2 The Contractor shall establish and implement procedures for fire drills in liaison with the fire authority. The Contractor's nominated fire officer shall liaise with the Authority's Nominated Officer (Fire) in respect of procedures for the evacuation of the Facility in the event of fire.

9.3 The Contractor shall ensure that fire drills are carried out in accordance with the programme and requirements agreed with the fire authority or as may be directed by the Authority Nominated Officer (Fire).

9.4 The Contractor shall ensure that all Staff are regularly given fire safety lectures in compliance with HTM 05-03, with intended dates notified for any year to the Authority.

9.5 The Contractor shall provide to the Authority a written report in the agreed format, quality and standard no later than [ ] in each Contract Year setting out the following information on the Facility:

(a) confirmation that the Facility, including, but not limited to, fire compartmentalisation design, provision of escape routes and provision of fire fighting equipment and systems, complies with the minimum requirements of the Firecode;

(b) confirmation that procedures for which the Contractor is responsible, including emergency procedures and contingency plans, as these relate to the Fire Safety Policy agreed with the Authority, comply with the minimum requirements of the Firecode;

(d) [such data for the Authority to sign-off the annual Fire Certificate.]