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Removal of occupants plan must include (4)

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and age occupants
Physical/mental conditions
Need for assist
Building specific info

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Pre incident plan includes (6)

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Size/dimension
Connections between buildings
Access
Concealed spaces/windows
Detailed info re construction
Factors concerning safety of FFs
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Occupant considerations to plan with facility staff (2)

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Tracking system

Combustibles separated from occupants

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ID FPS & water supply factors (3)

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Water flow

Water supply

Details re. FDC, fire pump, standpipe, sprinklers

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Special hazards (5)

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Flam/comb liquids
Explosives
Toxic/bio
Radioactive
Reactive chem/materials
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Special hazards factors

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Document emergency procedures

ID personnel provide technical assist

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Plan based on what priorities

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Life
Stabilization
Property conservation

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Number fire companies affected by

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Fuel load

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Plan should address all 4 stages of fire

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Incipient
Free burn
Flash
Smolder/decay

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Your plan should anticipate

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Areas of fire spread

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Why perform inspection

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Enforce fire code

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Codes adopted/changed why

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Reaction to disaster

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Who responsible for enforcing the req of code/standard

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Authority having jurisdiction

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A fire code usually enforced through

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Compliance inspections

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Difference building vs fire code

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Bldg apply construction, extension, major renovation

Fire exist bldg and situations involving potential fire risk/hazard

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Applicable regs apply to bldg unless

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Remodel

Occupancy change

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The authority on occasion can pass code revision that apply retroactively t/f

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True

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Built in systems designed to

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Assist FFs

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Built ins allow what regarding codes

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More flexibility in codes

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Best method of ensuring systems will work

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Inspection

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Auto sprinkler sys alarm activated when

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Water flowing

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Causes sprinklers to open

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Heat

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Types auto sprinkler sys

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Wet
Dry
Deluge
Pre-action

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Standpipe systems enable

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Connection fire hoses

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Standpipe systems 3 classes
Class 1 2 1/2 use by FD's Class 2 1 1/2 pre connected hose by occupant Class 3 both connections for occupant use prior to FD
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Used to increase pressure in standpipe/ass
Fire pumps
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Why co2 system used
Protect specific device or process or flood enclosed space
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If co2 system activated, plan should req use of
Scba
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Protects cooking devices/industrial processes where flamm/combust liquids used.
Dry or wet chemical systems
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Halon may not be
Manufactured or imported in US since 2000
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Halon legacy systems
May still be recharged
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Foam systems used
Flammable/combustible liquids
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2 jobs fire alarm/ monitor system and how they are done(2)
Monitor for fire and notify personnel by audio and visual signals
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Objective of inspection
Determine property complies w applicable codes
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Purpose fire company inspections(2)
ID hazards and ensure corrected violation.
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Codes may classify building by (3)
Construction type Occupancy type Use group
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Type 1 construction called
Non combustible
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Most durable type of structure
Type 1
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What type allows for extensive suppression wo collapse
Type 1
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Type construction uses compartmentation
1
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Type 2 called
Non combustible or limited combustible
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What type construction has sub divisions based on fire resist
2
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Define type 3 construction
Exterior load walls are composed of non combust masonry.
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Type 4 exterior walls
Non combustible
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Type 4 interior elements are
Unprotected wood beams and columns
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A type 4 constructed bldg w well seated fire may
Exceed water capacity
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Entire structure may be constructed of wood or other approved material. Construction type.
5
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Most common construction type
5
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Define occupancy type
Purpose used
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Code reqs determined by
Use group
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Each occupancy has how many use groups
Dozens
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Assembly define
``` Gathering of people for deliberation, worship Entertainment Eating Drinking Amusement Await transportation ```
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Define business
Used for Account/record keeping Transaction of business OTHER THAN mercantile
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Educational and industrial define
Educational thru 12th grade Products manufactured or similar processed conducted
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Institutional define
Health care Med purpose or other treatment 4 or more persons Detention/ correctional 4 or more persons restraint/security
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Mercantile define
Display/sale merch
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Residential define
Provides sleep accommodations
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5 categories residential
``` 1 and 2 family dwelling units Lodging and rooming houses Hotels Dorms Apts ```
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Define storage and mixed use
Storage Storage/sheltering goods, merch, products, vehicles, animals Mixed Multiple types occupancies w/i single structure
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Unusual define
Some occupancies do not fit neatly into other categories
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Nfpa markings hazard types
704
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Hazard types colors
Blue health Red flame Yellow reactivity
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704 numbers represent
Relative hazard
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704 last quadrant indicated
Special hazards
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704 markets placed where (3)
Each entrance Doorways to chem storage areas Fixed tanks
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4 steps preparing 704 inspection
Review code Review prior inspections, fire hx, pre incident plans Coordinate with prevention division Arrange visit
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704 inspection 2 points re general overview
Circle property to observe all sides | Park so no business interruption
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704 inspection 2 factors re meeting w rep
Introduce self and crew | Ask rep to accompany the team
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Inspection procedure method
Outside in | Bottom to top
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2 items for exit interview
Meet w owner/rep | Review findings
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Occupancy/use groups (8)
``` Assembly Business Educational/industrial Institutional Mercantile Residential Storage/mixed use Unusual ```
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Who review finished inspection report with
Owner or their rep
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General inspection reqs (7)
``` Access/egress Exit signs/emergency lighting Portable extinguishers Built and fire protection systems Electrical Special hazards hazard identification signs ```
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Exit signs and emergency lighting two things to check
Lights not burned out and backup batteries work
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Gen. inspection requirements portable fire extinguishers (6)
``` Verify size type and location Physical damage Instructions visible Seal is present Pressure is normal Inspection documentation is present ```
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Two things to check built and fire protection systems
Inspect connection caps and control valves
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Two things to check electrical during general inspection
Panel covers are in place and check for hazards
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General inspection requirements special hazards may require
Fire prevention division or hazardous use permit
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Gen. inspection requirements hazardous material reqs (2)
704 conditions and MSDS available
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Assembly occupancy concerns (5)
``` Access and egress Occupant load Exit lighting and emergency lights Curtains or other decorations Exhaust hoods and ducts ```
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Business occupancy concerns (3)
Access/egress Electrical cords Flame liquids
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Educational use group concerns (3)
Exit paths Built in protection systems Evac plan and emergency procedure training
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Factory industrial concern (4)
Many same as business Specific hazards Improper combustible storage Fire pro sys and fire doors
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Hazardous use group concerns
Fire prevention Markings Fire doors, smoke barriers, and FPS
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Health care use group concerns (3)
Occupant evac sys FPS, ASS, smoke detection sys Fire evac plan
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Mercantile use group concerns (3)
Many ff deaths Properly marked and lit exits House keeping
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Residential group use concerns
Inspect common areas Exits, fire doors, lighting FPS House keeping
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Includes structures that hold a wide variety of hazards
Special properties
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Detention use group concerns (2)
Working sprinkler systems Accessible/marked standpipe and extinguisher.
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Storage use group concerns (3)
Sprinkler and standpipes Hazmat Access/egress
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Mixed use group concerns
Must meet most stringent req that applies to all occupancy inside bldg
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Two perspectives fire officer looks at bldg
Preparing to handle emergency by pre plan Performing fire/safety inspection to ensure meets fire prevention code
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Officers 3 roles in community fire safety
Look for correctable fire/safety hazards in buildings in area Develop/maintain pre incident plans Promote fire safety thru public Ed
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A document developed by gathering info used by responders to determine resources and actions necessary to mitigate anticipated emergencies at specific facility
Pre incident plan
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Purpose of pre incident plan
Provide valuable info that would be useful in event of a fire at hi value/risk location
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Pre incident identifies
Strategies, tactics, and actions to take If predictable situation occurs.
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Pre incident plan allows two things (2)
Familiarization w building | Practice initial ops
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Pre incident planning, must identify (6)
``` Site considerations Occupant considerations FPS Special hazards Operation considerations Special characteristics ```
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A plot plan...
Provides representation of the exterior of structure
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Floor plan...
Gives interior view of the bldg

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