13 Pre plan and code Flashcards
Removal of occupants plan must include (4)
and age occupants
Physical/mental conditions
Need for assist
Building specific info
Pre incident plan includes (6)
Size/dimension Connections between buildings Access Concealed spaces/windows Detailed info re construction Factors concerning safety of FFs
Occupant considerations to plan with facility staff (2)
Tracking system
Combustibles separated from occupants
ID FPS & water supply factors (3)
Water flow
Water supply
Details re. FDC, fire pump, standpipe, sprinklers
Special hazards (5)
Flam/comb liquids Explosives Toxic/bio Radioactive Reactive chem/materials
Special hazards factors
Document emergency procedures
ID personnel provide technical assist
Plan based on what priorities
Life
Stabilization
Property conservation
Number fire companies affected by
Fuel load
Plan should address all 4 stages of fire
Incipient
Free burn
Flash
Smolder/decay
Your plan should anticipate
Areas of fire spread
Why perform inspection
Enforce fire code
Codes adopted/changed why
Reaction to disaster
Who responsible for enforcing the req of code/standard
Authority having jurisdiction
A fire code usually enforced through
Compliance inspections
Difference building vs fire code
Bldg apply construction, extension, major renovation
Fire exist bldg and situations involving potential fire risk/hazard
Applicable regs apply to bldg unless
Remodel
Occupancy change
The authority on occasion can pass code revision that apply retroactively t/f
True
Built in systems designed to
Assist FFs
Built ins allow what regarding codes
More flexibility in codes
Best method of ensuring systems will work
Inspection
Auto sprinkler sys alarm activated when
Water flowing
Causes sprinklers to open
Heat
Types auto sprinkler sys
Wet
Dry
Deluge
Pre-action
Standpipe systems enable
Connection fire hoses
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
Used to increase pressure in standpipe/ass
Fire pumps
Why co2 system used
Protect specific device or process or flood enclosed space
If co2 system activated, plan should req use of
Scba
Protects cooking devices/industrial processes where flamm/combust liquids used.
Dry or wet chemical systems
Halon may not be
Manufactured or imported in US since 2000
Halon legacy systems
May still be recharged
Foam systems used
Flammable/combustible liquids
2 jobs fire alarm/ monitor system and how they are done(2)
Monitor for fire and notify personnel by audio and visual signals
Objective of inspection
Determine property complies w applicable codes
Purpose fire company inspections(2)
ID hazards and ensure corrected violation.
Codes may classify building by (3)
Construction type
Occupancy type
Use group
Type 1 construction called
Non combustible
Most durable type of structure
Type 1
What type allows for extensive suppression wo collapse
Type 1
Type construction uses compartmentation
1
Type 2 called
Non combustible or limited combustible
What type construction has sub divisions based on fire resist
2
Define type 3 construction
Exterior load walls are composed of non combust masonry.
Type 4 exterior walls
Non combustible
Type 4 interior elements are
Unprotected wood beams and columns
A type 4 constructed bldg w well seated fire may
Exceed water capacity
Entire structure may be constructed of wood or other approved material. Construction type.
5
Most common construction type
5
Define occupancy type
Purpose used
Code reqs determined by
Use group
Each occupancy has how many use groups
Dozens
Assembly define
Gathering of people for deliberation, worship Entertainment Eating Drinking Amusement Await transportation
Define business
Used for
Account/record keeping
Transaction of business OTHER THAN mercantile
Educational and industrial define
Educational thru 12th grade
Products manufactured or similar processed conducted
Institutional define
Health care
Med purpose or other treatment 4 or more persons
Detention/ correctional
4 or more persons restraint/security
Mercantile define
Display/sale merch
Residential define
Provides sleep accommodations
5 categories residential
1 and 2 family dwelling units Lodging and rooming houses Hotels Dorms Apts
Define storage and mixed use
Storage
Storage/sheltering goods, merch, products, vehicles, animals
Mixed
Multiple types occupancies w/i single structure
Unusual define
Some occupancies do not fit neatly into other categories
Nfpa markings hazard types
704
Hazard types colors
Blue health
Red flame
Yellow reactivity
704 numbers represent
Relative hazard
704 last quadrant indicated
Special hazards
704 markets placed where (3)
Each entrance
Doorways to chem storage areas
Fixed tanks
4 steps preparing 704 inspection
Review code
Review prior inspections, fire hx, pre incident plans
Coordinate with prevention division
Arrange visit
704 inspection 2 points re general overview
Circle property to observe all sides
Park so no business interruption
704 inspection 2 factors re meeting w rep
Introduce self and crew
Ask rep to accompany the team
Inspection procedure method
Outside in
Bottom to top
2 items for exit interview
Meet w owner/rep
Review findings
Occupancy/use groups (8)
Assembly Business Educational/industrial Institutional Mercantile Residential Storage/mixed use Unusual
Who review finished inspection report with
Owner or their rep
General inspection reqs (7)
Access/egress Exit signs/emergency lighting Portable extinguishers Built and fire protection systems Electrical Special hazards hazard identification signs
Exit signs and emergency lighting two things to check
Lights not burned out and backup batteries work
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
Two things to check built and fire protection systems
Inspect connection caps and control valves
Two things to check electrical during general inspection
Panel covers are in place and check for hazards
General inspection requirements special hazards may require
Fire prevention division or hazardous use permit
Gen. inspection requirements hazardous material reqs (2)
704 conditions and MSDS available
Assembly occupancy concerns (5)
Access and egress Occupant load Exit lighting and emergency lights Curtains or other decorations Exhaust hoods and ducts
Business occupancy concerns (3)
Access/egress
Electrical cords
Flame liquids
Educational use group concerns (3)
Exit paths
Built in protection systems
Evac plan and emergency procedure training
Factory industrial concern (4)
Many same as business
Specific hazards
Improper combustible storage
Fire pro sys and fire doors
Hazardous use group concerns
Fire prevention
Markings
Fire doors, smoke barriers, and FPS
Health care use group concerns (3)
Occupant evac sys
FPS, ASS, smoke detection sys
Fire evac plan
Mercantile use group concerns (3)
Many ff deaths
Properly marked and lit exits
House keeping
Residential group use concerns
Inspect common areas
Exits, fire doors, lighting
FPS
House keeping
Includes structures that hold a wide variety of hazards
Special properties
Detention use group concerns (2)
Working sprinkler systems
Accessible/marked standpipe and extinguisher.
Storage use group concerns (3)
Sprinkler and standpipes
Hazmat
Access/egress
Mixed use group concerns
Must meet most stringent req that applies to all occupancy inside bldg
Two perspectives fire officer looks at bldg
Preparing to handle emergency by pre plan
Performing fire/safety inspection to ensure meets fire prevention code
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
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
Purpose of pre incident plan
Provide valuable info that would be useful in event of a fire at hi value/risk location
Pre incident identifies
Strategies, tactics, and actions to take If predictable situation occurs.
Pre incident plan allows two things (2)
Familiarization w building
Practice initial ops
Pre incident planning, must identify (6)
Site considerations Occupant considerations FPS Special hazards Operation considerations Special characteristics
A plot plan…
Provides representation of the exterior of structure
Floor plan…
Gives interior view of the bldg
