CONTROL OF FIRE HAZARDS IN THE BUILDING
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Fire Protection Measures
The following are descriptions of fire protection measures which may be present in this building:
Fire Alarm Systems
The purpose of a fire alarm systems is to alert all occupants of the building that an emergency of fire exists, so that such occupants may put into practice the measures required by the fire safety plan.
All fire alarm systems shall be maintained in full operation condition at all times.
A single stage system sounds a general alarm throughout the facility that may require total
evacuation of the building. Operation of the fire alarm is activated by a manual pull station, heat detector, smoke detector, or a sprinkler head.
Exits
An exit is that part of a means of egress that leads from the floor area it serves to a public
thoroughfare or to an approved open space. Walls, floors, doors or other means provide a
protected path necessary for occupants to proceed with reasonable safety to a place of refuge.
Vertical shafts accessed from above or below grade are protected from the remainder of the
building provided the doors leading to the shaft are kept closed.
Fire Department Access
Fire department access allows fire fighters and their equipment to gain access to the building.
Vehicles parked in a fire route, excessive vegetation, snow and other forms of obstructions to
access routes, fire hydrants and fire department connections are not permitted by the Fire Code.
Maintaining fire department access is an ongoing matter. In addition, access into a building
requires consideration (ie: with a key box, through preplanning, etc.).
Portable Extinguishers
Portable extinguishers are intended as first aid measure to cope with fires of limited size. The
basic types of fire classes are: A (wood/paper), B (flammable liquids) and C (electrical).
Portable extinguishers are rated for the corresponding classes of fire.
Emergency Lighting
Emergency lighting ensures that exits, corridors and principal routes providing access to exits are
illuminated in the event of loss of power.
Water Supply (Rural Settings)
The total water supplies required for fire fighting purposes may be supplied from various sources
such as municipal water supply, storage tanks (elevated or underground), lakes, rivers, wells,
swimming pools or a combination of sources should be obtained within practical distances.
Water supplies must be accessible to fire fighting equipment.
The following are descriptions of fire protection measures which may be present in this building:
Fire Alarm Systems
The purpose of a fire alarm systems is to alert all occupants of the building that an emergency of fire exists, so that such occupants may put into practice the measures required by the fire safety plan.
All fire alarm systems shall be maintained in full operation condition at all times.
A single stage system sounds a general alarm throughout the facility that may require total
evacuation of the building. Operation of the fire alarm is activated by a manual pull station, heat detector, smoke detector, or a sprinkler head.
Exits
An exit is that part of a means of egress that leads from the floor area it serves to a public
thoroughfare or to an approved open space. Walls, floors, doors or other means provide a
protected path necessary for occupants to proceed with reasonable safety to a place of refuge.
Vertical shafts accessed from above or below grade are protected from the remainder of the
building provided the doors leading to the shaft are kept closed.
Fire Department Access
Fire department access allows fire fighters and their equipment to gain access to the building.
Vehicles parked in a fire route, excessive vegetation, snow and other forms of obstructions to
access routes, fire hydrants and fire department connections are not permitted by the Fire Code.
Maintaining fire department access is an ongoing matter. In addition, access into a building
requires consideration (ie: with a key box, through preplanning, etc.).
Portable Extinguishers
Portable extinguishers are intended as first aid measure to cope with fires of limited size. The
basic types of fire classes are: A (wood/paper), B (flammable liquids) and C (electrical).
Portable extinguishers are rated for the corresponding classes of fire.
Emergency Lighting
Emergency lighting ensures that exits, corridors and principal routes providing access to exits are
illuminated in the event of loss of power.
Water Supply (Rural Settings)
The total water supplies required for fire fighting purposes may be supplied from various sources
such as municipal water supply, storage tanks (elevated or underground), lakes, rivers, wells,
swimming pools or a combination of sources should be obtained within practical distances.
Water supplies must be accessible to fire fighting equipment.