The Role of Home Fire Sprinklers in CRR

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "The Role of Home Fire Sprinklers in CRR"

Transcription

1 The Role of Home Fire Sprinklers in CRR

2 What is CRR According to NFPA 1300, Standard on Community Risk Assessment and Community Risk Reduction Plan Development, CRR is a process to identify and prioritize local risks, followed by the integrated and strategic investment of resources to reduce their occurrence and impact. In other words, it is a process to help communities find out what their risks are and develop a plan to reduce the risks viewed as high priority. The steps involved in CRR are conducting a Community Risk Assessment (CRA), developing a CRR plan, implementing the plan, and evaluating the plan.

3 What is a CRA A CRA is a comprehensive evaluation that identifies, prioritizes, and defines the risks that pertain to the overall community. The CRA informs the CRR plan and results in a full understanding of the community s unique risks, capabilities, and characteristics related to the following profiles:» Building stock» Community service organizations» Demographics» Economics» Geography» Hazards» Past loss & event history» Public safety response agencies

4 Is fire a risk?

5 Today s home fires are more dangerous for residents.* 7 People Die in U.S. home fires every day *NFPA data % of fire deaths Are in home fires (2,735 civilians) 12,300 Civilian injuries $6.7 billion In direct damage

6 Today s home fires are more dangerous for firefighters.* 11 Times more likely To be injured fighting structure fires 67% of firefighter injuries Are from fighting structure fires *NFPA data 2016

7 Home fires can become deadly in less than 2 minutes. Lightweight construction material burns faster and fails quicker, often collapsing in a fire. UL/NIST Data Common synthetic furnishings inside today s homes burn hotter and faster than natural materials and produce toxic deadly smoke (responder health hazard). Larger, more open designs enable faster flashover.

8

9 Reducing Risk

10 Home fire sprinklers stop a fire from becoming deadly. Living room after sprinkler activation Living room without fire sprinklers

11 NFPA 13D National Installation Standard for One- and Two-family dwellings: Intended to prevent injury and life loss. Only requires sprinklers to be installed in living areas.

12 NFPA 13D National Installation Standard for One- and Twofamily dwellings: Up to a maximum of 40 gpm, the water supply to accommodate one or two operating sprinklers for at least 10 minutes. Two common types of fire sprinkler layouts: Stand-alone (or independent) uses dedicated pipes that only supply the fire sprinklers. Multi-purpose combined (or network) uses the pipes that supply the home s plumbing fixtures to also supply the fire sprinklers. What Is NFPA 13D Standard 2-minute video

13

14 Why home fire sprinklers in CRR: Home fire sprinklers provide a level of protection that no other technology can offer. Protects those at high risk because they allow time to escape: very young very old people with disabilities

15 Home fire sprinklers and CRR: Protects firefighters from exposure which can lead to cancer and other health concerns.

16 Home fire sprinklers and CRR: Protecting all new housing stock allows resources to be directed to high risk existing homes.

17

18 Home Fire Sprinkler Challenges Home fire sprinklers are required in today s national codes. Fire departments are faced with many challenges.

19 Home Fire Sprinkler Challenges Lack of consumer awareness Myths and misconceptions: All go off at once Activated by smoke Costly Consumer do not believe they need them

20 Home Fire Sprinkler Challenges Water purveyors: Don t understand 13D system requirements Backflow requirements in some areas Water meter issues Delinquent bill/water supply shut off issues High tap fees can penalize homeowners

21 Fire Sprinkler Contractor Challenges Primarily commercial work Overbid residential work Don t know how to work with homebuilders Need increased awareness about residential sprinkler systems/facts

22 Home Fire Sprinkler Challenges Builder resistance Builder lack of awareness Believe new homes do not burn

23 $517 million

24 Home fire sprinklers lobbied out of codes in 25+ states

25 What are home fire sprinkler incentives? Locally negotiated trade ups/incentives that AHJs offer to builders or developers in exchange for improving life safety by installing home fire sprinklers. Developer Incentives video

26

27 Home fire sprinkler incentives: Can be offered in communities that do not require fire sprinkler installation in new homes. Incentives do not require change in local ordinance.

28

29 Home fire sprinkler incentives offered by AHJs: Can reduce construction costs and increase builder profit. Protect occupants and firefighters.

30

31 What are home fire sprinkler incentives? Incentives are locally negotiated and therefore will be different in each community. Does not require change in local code/ordinance Reduce construction costs and increase builder profit. Protect occupants and firefighters.

32 Incentives: Reduced Basement Windows Fire sprinklers reduce rescue openings in every basement sleeping room. 32

33 Strategic Planning Session 33

34 HFSC Built For Life Community Program 9 Steps To A Safer Community FREE tools to educate planning and zoning boards and local builders/developers about incentives: video testimonials customizable PPT presentation case studies of successful incentives in large and small developments data and economic information fact sheets and guidance HomeFireSprinkler.org/CRR

35 Week of May 19, 2019

36 Sign Up for FREE Built For Life Fire Department Program. Provides support, resources and materials for fire departments that make home fire sprinkler education a focus of their community outreach. Review new information during development and provide feedback. Exclusive stipend opportunities. Sign up: HomeFireSprinkler.org

37 Sign Up for FREE Built For Life Fire Department Program First to receive new material such as new educational prop (box). Sign up: HomeFireSprinkler.org

38 Lorraine Carli HFSC President Vice President of Outreach and Advocacy NFPA

Illinois Fire Safety Alliance

Illinois Fire Safety Alliance The Benefits of Home Fire Sprinklers Illinois Fire Safety Alliance www.ifsa.org 847-390-0911 The Problem: Home Fires Fire kills more people in the United States annually than all natural disasters combined,

More information

HOME FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS. the future of fire safety here today

HOME FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS. the future of fire safety here today HOME FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS the future of fire safety here today UNDERSTANDING FIRE SPRINKLER PROTECTION FOR HOMES Fire kills more people in the United States annually than all natural disasters combined.

More information

HOME FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS. fire safety. the future of. here today

HOME FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS. fire safety. the future of. here today HOME FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS the future of HFSC-FutureBro-17.indd 1 fire safety here today UNDERSTANDING FIRE SPRINKLER PROTECTION FOR HOMES Fire kills more people in the United States annually than all

More information

Fire Sprinklers The Ultimate Fire Fighters Eric Skare

Fire Sprinklers The Ultimate Fire Fighters Eric Skare Fire Sprinklers The Ultimate Fire Fighters Eric Skare Presentation Description The residential fire problem has changed over the last several decades. Although some aspects have improved, fires in newly

More information

What builders need to know about home fire sprinklers

What builders need to know about home fire sprinklers What builders need to know about home fire sprinklers Supplement to Builder Magazine, December 2014 I m a REALTOR, and a mother, and I love to sell sprinklered homes, especially to buyers with kids. Litsa

More information

The Benefits of Home Fire Sprinklers

The Benefits of Home Fire Sprinklers The Benefits of Home Fire Sprinklers IN ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY HOMES Rhode Island Sprinkler Coalition Understanding Fire Sprinkler Protection for Homes Fire kills more people in the United States annually

More information

NAHB Talking Points to Sprinkler Proponent Reports

NAHB Talking Points to Sprinkler Proponent Reports NAHB Talking Points to Sprinkler Proponent Reports Ahrens, Marty. 2007. Trends and Patterns of U. S. Fire Losses. Quincy: National Fire Protection Association. Our population grew 36 percent between 1977

More information

The Benefits of Home Fire Sprinklers IN ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY HOMES

The Benefits of Home Fire Sprinklers IN ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY HOMES The Benefits of Home Fire Sprinklers IN ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY HOMES NH Coalition Brochure.indd 1 Understanding Fire Sprinkler Protection for Homes Fire kills more people in the United States annually than

More information

The Benefits of Home Fire Sprinklers IN ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY HOMES

The Benefits of Home Fire Sprinklers IN ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY HOMES The Benefits of Home Fire Sprinklers IN ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY HOMES NC Coalition Brochure2.indd 1 Understanding Fire Sprinkler Protection for Homes Fire kills more people in the United States annually than

More information

Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems

Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems Life Safety and Fire Protection: 24/7 February 1, 2005 Oxford Township Fire Facts How many people die annually from fires? More than 4,000 Who are the victims? Children

More information

SEPTEMBER-NEWSLETTER-ELEVATOR DANGERS

SEPTEMBER-NEWSLETTER-ELEVATOR DANGERS SEPTEMBER-NEWSLETTER-ELEVATOR DANGERS Each year, firefighters are brought up to fire floors in high-rise buildings by elevator and are forced to run for their lives through a gauntlet of flame, heat and

More information

Now That You re Living With Sprinklers

Now That You re Living With Sprinklers Now That You re Living With Sprinklers Fire Sprinklers Save Lives When a fire starts, its high temperature causes the fire sprinkler closest to the fire to spray water. The water quickly controls deadly

More information

Home Fires Are Common, Deadly and Preventable

Home Fires Are Common, Deadly and Preventable Home Fires Are Common, Deadly and Preventable Fire safety probably isn t high on the list of concerns for buyers when they purchase a home. But the statistics indicate that it should be. According to the

More information

Residential Fire Protection PWD Experience

Residential Fire Protection PWD Experience Residential Fire Protection PWD Experience MWUA April 24,25 2018 Gordon Johnson Portland Water District Outline Sprinkler background Portland background Approach Lessons along the way Direction Sprinkler

More information

VILLAGE OF DOWNERS GROVE Report for the Village Council Meeting

VILLAGE OF DOWNERS GROVE Report for the Village Council Meeting ORD 2017-7420 Page 1 of 8 VILLAGE OF DOWNERS GROVE Report for the Village Council Meeting SUBJECT: Adoption of 2015 ICC Building and Fire Codes SUBMITTED BY: Stan Popovich, AICP Director of Community Development

More information

Sprinkler Systems, The Next Step. John Dailey Fire Marshal Peachtree City Fire & Rescue

Sprinkler Systems, The Next Step. John Dailey Fire Marshal Peachtree City Fire & Rescue Sprinkler Systems, The Next Step John Dailey Fire Marshal Peachtree City Fire & Rescue Purpose Inform Council of Fire Department s position on fire sprinklers in residential structures. Discuss myths and

More information

The Pitt Meadows Story

The Pitt Meadows Story The Pitt Meadows Story RESPONSIBLE The two of us are not clones We are not spawned from the same pond on the fire sprinkler issue Our backgrounds are very different Vision and Commitment Began in the early

More information

STUDY ISSUE PAPER ON THE RESIDENTIAL SPRINKLER ORDINANCE

STUDY ISSUE PAPER ON THE RESIDENTIAL SPRINKLER ORDINANCE STUDY ISSUE PAPER ON THE RESIDENTIAL SPRINKLER ORDINANCE REPORT IN BRIEF In 1996, Council asked staff to study and report on "City imposed mandates." The report was completed by the Office of the City

More information

IMPORTANCE of FIREGROUND VENTILATION PRACTICES and DYNAMICS IN FIREFIGHTING (PART I)

IMPORTANCE of FIREGROUND VENTILATION PRACTICES and DYNAMICS IN FIREFIGHTING (PART I) IMPORTANCE of FIREGROUND VENTILATION PRACTICES and DYNAMICS IN FIREFIGHTING (PART I) By Lt. Mike Mason As we have stated previously there are two prominent areas that drive every fire ground and that is

More information

BENEFITS of RESIDENTIAL FIRE SPRINKLERS:

BENEFITS of RESIDENTIAL FIRE SPRINKLERS: BENEFITS of RESIDENTIAL FIRE SPRINKLERS: Prince George s County 15-Year History with its Single-Family Residential Dwelling Fire Sprinkler Ordinance Prepared by Steve Weatherby August 2009 Produced in

More information

PROTECT WHAT YOU VALUE MOST

PROTECT WHAT YOU VALUE MOST PROTECT WHAT YOU VALUE MOST HOME FIRE SPRINKLERS SAVE LIVES Fire continues to negatively impact Canadians each and every day. In fact, more than 200 people perish in fires each year, and ironically, more

More information

Design of Fire safety in Multi Occupancy Residential Accommodation

Design of Fire safety in Multi Occupancy Residential Accommodation Design of Fire safety in Multi Occupancy Residential Accommodation Myth vs Reality Myth. Fire is bright Reality. It isn t. Flames are bright Outside fires have bright flames because of the availability

More information

A Review of a White Paper on Residential Fire Sprinklers

A Review of a White Paper on Residential Fire Sprinklers Advocacy Group A Review of a White Paper on Residential Fire Sprinklers The Advocacy Group has reviewed the white paper entitled Residential Fire Sprinklers For Life Safety by the National Fire Sprinkler

More information

WABO Residential Sprinkler Survey March 15, 2012

WABO Residential Sprinkler Survey March 15, 2012 WABO Residential Sprinkler Survey March 15, 2012 Submit Date As Is to IRC Comment 3/13/2012 12:54 I am a strong supporter of local control where the citizens have a voice through the elected officials

More information

Plan Change 56: Fire Fighting Water Supplies Code of Practice

Plan Change 56: Fire Fighting Water Supplies Code of Practice Plan Change 56: Fire Fighting Water Supplies Code of Practice n_292117 Contents 1. INTRODUCTION... 1 2. WHAT IS THE CODE?... 1 3. WHEN IS THE CODE APPLIED?... 1 4. ARE YOU AT RISK?... 1 5. HOW ARE HOUSE

More information

Fire Service Training Update

Fire Service Training Update Fire Service Training Update Gary Keith, Vice President Engineering Standards Manager FM Global Mutual Property Insurance Company 1835 250 Standards Technically-Based: Research Engineering Standards FM

More information

NZS 4517:2010. New Zealand Standard. Fire sprinkler systems for houses. Superseding NZS 4517:2002 NZS 4517:2010

NZS 4517:2010. New Zealand Standard. Fire sprinkler systems for houses. Superseding NZS 4517:2002 NZS 4517:2010 New Zealand Standard Fire sprinkler systems for houses Superseding NZS 4517:2002 NZS 4517:2010 NZS 4517:2010 COMMITTEE REPRESENTATION This Standard was prepared under the supervision of the P 4517 Committee,

More information

Housing and Fire Safety Tips for Your Home & Property. Micki Jones, SFFD Rosemary Bosque, DBI May 6, 2015, SF Main Library

Housing and Fire Safety Tips for Your Home & Property. Micki Jones, SFFD Rosemary Bosque, DBI May 6, 2015, SF Main Library Housing and Fire Safety Tips for Your Home & Property Micki Jones, SFFD Rosemary Bosque, DBI May 6, 2015, SF Main Library What you should know about: Residential Fires General Statistics Fire Safety Workshop

More information

South Stormont Fire & Rescue (SSFR) Road to a Fire Master Plan

South Stormont Fire & Rescue (SSFR) Road to a Fire Master Plan South Stormont Fire & Rescue () Road to a Fire Master Plan Where We Are Fire Station 1 Long Sault Fire Station 2 Ingleside Four Stations One Department Fire Station 3 Newington Fire Station 4 St. Andrews

More information

Fire Safety Education in Multi- Unit Residential Buildings

Fire Safety Education in Multi- Unit Residential Buildings Earthquake Safety Fair Fire Safety Education in Multi- Unit Residential Buildings Jamie Sanbonmatsu, DBI Fernando Juarez, Fire Department June 15, 2017 Fire Safety Workshop Agenda What you should know

More information

DOMESTIC SMOKE ALARMS AND SPRINKLERS. Introduction. Materials and methods. Frank SWANN 1. Legislative impact. Review article

DOMESTIC SMOKE ALARMS AND SPRINKLERS. Introduction. Materials and methods. Frank SWANN 1. Legislative impact. Review article DOMESTIC SMOKE ALARMS AND SPRINKLERS Frank SWANN 1 Abstract: Key words: Making further inroads into the reduction of fire deaths and injuries in the home is a clear ambition of the UK Chief Fire Officers

More information

EL DORADO COUNTY REGIONAL FIRE PROTECTION STANDARD

EL DORADO COUNTY REGIONAL FIRE PROTECTION STANDARD EL DORADO COUNTY REGIONAL FIRE PROTECTION STANDARD Installation of Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems STANDARD #C-002 EFFECTIVE 03-19-2009 PURPOSE: To ensure that sprinkler plans submitted for review contain

More information

Fire Sprinklers. Residential. What could you save from the ravages of fire if you had a firefighter 24/7 in every room of your home?

Fire Sprinklers. Residential. What could you save from the ravages of fire if you had a firefighter 24/7 in every room of your home? Residential Fire Sprinklers 1-360-943-5750 www.homefiresprinkler.org www.firesafehome.org What could you save from the ravages of fire if you had a firefighter 24/7 in every room of your home? You could

More information

WELCOME TO ROSEVILLE UNIVERSITY

WELCOME TO ROSEVILLE UNIVERSITY WELCOME TO ROSEVILLE UNIVERSITY HOME FIRE PREVENTION Welcome All about home fires Smoke alarms & CO alarms Home escape plan Fire safety at home Where do Home Fires Start? According to NFPA, 42% of the

More information

Analysis of the Economic and Life-Saving Impact of a Residential Fire Sprinkler Requirement in Connecticut

Analysis of the Economic and Life-Saving Impact of a Residential Fire Sprinkler Requirement in Connecticut Analysis of the Economic and Life-Saving Impact of a Residential Fire Sprinkler Requirement in Connecticut Report Developed by the Connecticut Fire Sprinkler Coalition Scope of Report The Connecticut Fire

More information

Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs Steve Thurlow Dillon Consulting Limited. September 21, 2015

Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs Steve Thurlow Dillon Consulting Limited. September 21, 2015 Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs Steve Thurlow Dillon Consulting Limited September 21, 2015 2 About Dillon Today s Objectives Industry Trends Three Lines of Defence Fire Behaviour Fire Risk Assessment

More information

Center for Life Safety Education

Center for Life Safety Education Center for Life Safety Education Fire Sprinklers 101 Introduction, Building Codes, and Water Supplies Reprinted with permission from NFPA 13, Installation of Sprinkler Systems, Copyright 2007, National

More information

Talking about NFPA History of NFPA NFPA Standard 1710: Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, EMS

Talking about NFPA History of NFPA NFPA Standard 1710: Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, EMS NFPA Standard 1710: Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, EMS and Special Ops The History The Right Description and The 2015 Revision Recognized early aggressive and offensive primary

More information

Water Purveyor s Guide to 2006 Fire Sprinklers in Single Family Dwellings

Water Purveyor s Guide to 2006 Fire Sprinklers in Single Family Dwellings Water Purveyor s Guide to 2006 Fire Sprinklers in Single Family Dwellings Fire sprinklers have long been used in commercial buildings and large residential occupancies to provide economical life safety

More information

Home Fire Sprinkler General Prevention & Awareness Campaign Fiscal Year 2012 Summary Report

Home Fire Sprinkler General Prevention & Awareness Campaign Fiscal Year 2012 Summary Report Home Fire Sprinkler General Prevention & Awareness Campaign Fiscal Year 2012 Summary Report July 19, 2013 July 18, 2014 Mission Statement The Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition (HFSC) is a national, nonprofit,

More information

Fire Safety Audit: Part B - Questionnaire (Questionnaire Devised By Mr.R.R.Nair) Yes No x

Fire Safety Audit: Part B - Questionnaire (Questionnaire Devised By Mr.R.R.Nair) Yes No x Fire Safety Audit: Part B - Questionnaire (Questionnaire Devised By Mr.R.R.Nair) Yes No x Name & Address of the Society IDENTIFY PEOPLE AT RISK 01 Have you identified who is at risk? 02 Have you identified

More information

HELP THEM PROTECT THEIR WORLD.

HELP THEM PROTECT THEIR WORLD. HELP THEM PROTECT THEIR WORLD. SAVE LIVES PROTECT PROPERTY REDUCE DEVELOPMENT COSTS INCREASE PROFIT OPPORTUNITY CREATE A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE HOME BUYERS ARE LOOKING UP TO TYCO FOR STATE-OF-THE-ART FIRE

More information

5 Key Stages to Risk Assessment

5 Key Stages to Risk Assessment 5 Key Stages to Risk Assessment Stage 1: Identify Fire Hazards For a fire to start, three things are needed: A source of ignition Fuel Oxygen If any one of these is missing, a fire cannot start. Taking

More information

RESIDENTIAL ROOFING Four Key Insights Into Demand & Distribution

RESIDENTIAL ROOFING Four Key Insights Into Demand & Distribution Four Key Insights Into Demand & Distribution Overview This brief overview highlights four key insights regarding product demand and distribution from our Residential Roofing 2014 report. Key insights include:

More information

Fire Prevention and Safety

Fire Prevention and Safety Volume XXIX For Staff Members in Long-Term Care Facilitator s Guide [1] in Long-Term Care A fire can be an unpredictable and frightening event. But a fire that occurs in a long-term care setting can completely

More information

Project: Location: Date Prepared: Last Reviewed:

Project: Location: Date Prepared: Last Reviewed: Project: Location: Date Prepared: Last Reviewed: Contents Premises Essential Information 4 Definitions & Acronyms 5 Introduction 5 Building Description and Safety Systems 7 General Strategy, Responsibilities

More information

FIRE SAFETY AND EARLY WARNING/EARLY PROTECTION FOR THE HOME PART I

FIRE SAFETY AND EARLY WARNING/EARLY PROTECTION FOR THE HOME PART I FIRE SAFETY AND EARLY WARNING/EARLY PROTECTION FOR THE HOME PART I In the United States and Canada, three home fires are reported to fire departments every four minutes. Every hour, there are an average

More information

NFPA-APSEI Fire & Security 2010

NFPA-APSEI Fire & Security 2010 NFPA-APSEI Fire & Security 2010 Smoke control in industrial buildings Paul Compton, Colt International Ltd A brief introduction Private British Company founded in 1931 Owned by O Hea family and the Colt

More information

Consumer Product Safety Commission Smoke Alarms Why, Where, and Which CPSC Document #559

Consumer Product Safety Commission Smoke Alarms Why, Where, and Which CPSC Document #559 Consumer Product Safety Commission Smoke Alarms Why, Where, and Which CPSC Document #559 A smoke alarm is critical for the early detection of a fire in your home and could mean the difference between life

More information

Fire Safety Lesson Plan- Fourth Grade. Session 1: Home Escape Planning

Fire Safety Lesson Plan- Fourth Grade. Session 1: Home Escape Planning Teacher: Fire Safety Educator Objectives: Fire Safety Lesson Plan- Fourth Grade Session 1: Home Escape Planning Students will be able to get out of burning buildings safely and quickly. Students will know

More information

Fire Safety Policy 29/09/2017. Holme Grange School Whole School Policy Including EYFS. Fire Safety Policy

Fire Safety Policy 29/09/2017. Holme Grange School Whole School Policy Including EYFS. Fire Safety Policy Holme Grange School Whole School Policy Including EYFS Fire Safety Policy This document details the school s policy on fire safety in operation at Holme Grange School. The document is split into a number

More information

Fire Safety Solutions for Oklahomans with Disabilities

Fire Safety Solutions for Oklahomans with Disabilities Fire Safety Solutions for Oklahomans with Disabilities NANCY TRENCH MILISSA GOFOURTH 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mn5c8tavqqi 2 Facts More people die in home fires than in tornadoes in Oklahoma More

More information

Fire Safety Solutions for Oklahomans with Disabilities

Fire Safety Solutions for Oklahomans with Disabilities Fire Safety Solutions for Oklahomans with Disabilities NANCY TRENCH MILISSA GOFOURTH https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mn5c8tavqqi 1 Facts More people die in home fires than in tornadoes in Oklahoma More

More information

NOTTINGHAM CITY HOMES

NOTTINGHAM CITY HOMES APPENDIX 1 NOTTINGHAM CITY HOMES FIRE SAFETY POLICY 2013/14 Draft for Board Uncontrolled when printed Page 1 of 14 DOCUMENT CONTROL Identification and Approval Status Document Title: Nottingham City Homes

More information

10 dos and don'ts to prevent home fires

10 dos and don'ts to prevent home fires 10 dos and don'ts to prevent home fires Oct 08, 2015 By Jayleen R. Heft, PropertyCasualty360.com Half of all home fire deaths happen between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. (Photo: Thinkstock/Chuck Moser) Each year

More information

OPWDD Fire Safety Level One Post Test

OPWDD Fire Safety Level One Post Test OPWDD Fire Safety Level One Post Test Date: Name: Title: DDSO / Agency: Work Location: Signature: 1. The most important single element of individual fire safety is a. A proper evacuation plan b. Staff

More information

THIS ORDINANCE ONLY AFFECTS EXISTING FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS.

THIS ORDINANCE ONLY AFFECTS EXISTING FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS. THIS ORDINANCE ONLY AFFECTS EXISTING FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS. IF YOU RECEIVED A NOTICE BY MAIL AND YOU DO NOT CURRENTLY HAVE A FIRE ALARM INSTALLED IN YOUR BUILDING, YOU MAY DISREGARD THE NOTICE. Dear Building

More information

We are committed to making the facts and solutions known to government officials and private citizens alike so that a solution is found and pursued.

We are committed to making the facts and solutions known to government officials and private citizens alike so that a solution is found and pursued. Fires in improperly secured vacant or abandoned buildings are a constant threat to firefighters, citizens and private property alike. We believe that these problems are manageable once communities recognize

More information

Member Services Guide

Member Services Guide Member Services Guide Value. Engagement. ROI. TM Remodeling Done Right. Join NARI s $326 Billion Residential Remodeling and $380 Billion Commercial Remodeling Industry ship. Remodeling Done Right. TM NARI

More information

Zurn Pex, Inc. Residential Fire Protection Presentation. PEX Plumbing, Radiant Heating and Residential Fire Protection Systems

Zurn Pex, Inc. Residential Fire Protection Presentation. PEX Plumbing, Radiant Heating and Residential Fire Protection Systems Residential Fire Protection Presentation Zurn Pex, Inc PEX Plumbing, Radiant Heating and Residential Fire Protection Systems Matt Lawrence BDM-North Central Region 1 Presentation Outline I. IRC Mandate

More information

What You Need to Know about Residential Sprinkler Design

What You Need to Know about Residential Sprinkler Design What You Need to Know about Residential Sprinkler Design Melisa Rodriguez, P.E., NICET IV Design Services Supervisor, Fire Safety melisa.rodriguez@uponor.com www.uponor-usa.com The Residential Sprinkler

More information

Potential Savings of Tax Dollars

Potential Savings of Tax Dollars Texas Municipal League Presentation on Proposed Legislation To Allow Authorities Having Ordinance Making Power to Decide the Issue of Requiring Residential Fire Sprinklers In Newly Constructed Single Family

More information

Learn About Fires Every day, Americans experience the horror of fire but most people don't understand it.

Learn About Fires Every day, Americans experience the horror of fire but most people don't understand it. Courtesy of Conrey Insurance Brokers Each year more than 3,275 people die and 15,575 are injured in home fires in the United States. To protect yourself, it is important to understand the basics about

More information

Draft FPA Australia Technical Specification for Public Comment FPAA101D DRAFT

Draft FPA Australia Technical Specification for Public Comment FPAA101D DRAFT Draft FPA Australia Technical Specification for Public Comment FPAA101D These preliminary pages provide information on the background to this Technical Specification, the system it covers and the context

More information

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER # CERTIFICATES OF USE AND OCCUPANCY FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER # CERTIFICATES OF USE AND OCCUPANCY FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS 1) Purpose: In an effort to provide for consistency in administering the Existing Building Code and Property Maintenance Code for existing buildings as they pertain to Certificates of Use and Occupancy,

More information

WELSH GOVERNMENT DOMESTIC FIRE SPRINKLER PILOT STUDY. Colin Blick Building Standards Technical Manager Welsh Government

WELSH GOVERNMENT DOMESTIC FIRE SPRINKLER PILOT STUDY. Colin Blick Building Standards Technical Manager Welsh Government WELSH GOVERNMENT DOMESTIC FIRE SPRINKLER PILOT STUDY Colin Blick Building Standards Technical Manager Welsh Government PROGRAMME SPRINKLER PILOT STUDY INTERIM REPORT HOUSEHOLDERS GUIDE TO FIRE SPRINKLERS

More information

HOME FIRES THAT BEGAN WITH UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE

HOME FIRES THAT BEGAN WITH UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE HOME FIRES THAT BEGAN WITH UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE Marty Ahrens August 2011 National Fire Protection Association Fire Analysis and Research Division Abstract Based on data from the U.S. Fire Administration

More information

DEALING WITH FIRE SAFETY

DEALING WITH FIRE SAFETY DEALING WITH FIRE SAFETY Personal Care Homes And Assisted Living Facilities Presented by: Harold D. Hicks, P.E., FSFPE Fire Protection Engineer 1 Atlantic Code Consultants 2 Our Objectives Recognize the

More information

WELSH GOVERNMENT SPRINKLER PILOT STUDY

WELSH GOVERNMENT SPRINKLER PILOT STUDY WELSH GOVERNMENT SPRINKLER PILOT STUDY Colin Blick Building Standards Technical Manager Welsh Government THE VISION FOR SPRINKLERS IN WALES June 2007 : AM Ann Jones won an assembly ballot to be the first

More information

Contamination Control Campaign Workshop Introduction and Overview

Contamination Control Campaign Workshop Introduction and Overview Welcome and Call to Order Presenters: Casey C. Grant, Research Foundation Ned Pettus, Columbus Safety Director 2 Introduction / Opening Remarks Workshop Agenda Casey Grant, Executive Director Fire Protection

More information

Bob Rombach Quality Compliance Group University Fire Marshal, State Fire Inspector and Staff Architect

Bob Rombach Quality Compliance Group University Fire Marshal, State Fire Inspector and Staff Architect Fire & Life Safety at the University of Kansas Bob Rombach Quality Compliance Group University Fire Marshal, State Fire Inspector and Staff Architect What is the rest of the Story? FROM THE INSIDE FIRE.

More information

Economic Impact of Building Regulations

Economic Impact of Building Regulations Economic Impact of Building Regulations Resources from NFPA and the Fire Protection Research Foundation May 9, 2017 Amanda Kimball, P.E.: Research Director Agenda Background NFPA s statistical activities

More information

FIRE INSPECTION GUIDELINES FOR FOSTER GROUP HOME PARENTS Effective June 1, 2002, Update September 2011

FIRE INSPECTION GUIDELINES FOR FOSTER GROUP HOME PARENTS Effective June 1, 2002, Update September 2011 HCFMO Harris County Fire Marshal M.S. Montgomery Fire Marshal FIRE INSPECTION GUIDELINES FOR FOSTER GROUP HOME PARENTS Effective June 1, 2002, Update September 2011 EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2007 These guidelines

More information

COUNTY OF BERGEN DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY INSTITUTE POLICE, FIRE & EMS ACADEMIES 281 Campgaw Road Mahwah, N.J.

COUNTY OF BERGEN DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY INSTITUTE POLICE, FIRE & EMS ACADEMIES 281 Campgaw Road Mahwah, N.J. COUNTY OF BERGEN DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY INSTITUTE POLICE, FIRE & EMS ACADEMIES 281 Campgaw Road Mahwah, N.J. 07430 (201)785-6000 Police FAX (201)785-6036 Fire FAX (201)785-6036

More information

International Fire Code 2006 Requirements for Construction Plan Reviews of Commercial and Multi-Family Structures

International Fire Code 2006 Requirements for Construction Plan Reviews of Commercial and Multi-Family Structures International Fire Code 2006 Requirements for Construction Plan Reviews of Commercial and Multi-Family Structures Please note this is not an all-inclusive list. The type and complexity of your project

More information

FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT Self Assessment

FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT Self Assessment FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT Self Assessment Important! This fire risk assessment form is to be filled in by the responsible person within a business or organisation. As this is a free download for the use of

More information

NEW PROJECTS DOCUMENTATION FOR OCCUPATION - REGULATION 38 FIRE STRATEGIES, DRAWINGS & INFORMATION EMPLOYER S REQUIREMENTS

NEW PROJECTS DOCUMENTATION FOR OCCUPATION - REGULATION 38 FIRE STRATEGIES, DRAWINGS & INFORMATION EMPLOYER S REQUIREMENTS Mandatory Fire Safety Instruction NEW PROJECTS DOCUMENTATION FOR OCCUPATION - REGULATION 38 FIRE STRATEGIES, DRAWINGS & INFORMATION EMPLOYER S REQUIREMENTS Reference A: Reference B: Approved Document B

More information

Course Outline Cover Page

Course Outline Cover Page College of Micronesia FSM P.O. Box 159 Kolonia, Pohnpei Course Outline Cover Page Advanced Fire Control and Prevention MM 173 Course Title Department and Number Course Description: To provide candidates

More information

When the weather outside is frightful, a fire inside can certainly be delightful unfortunately, at this time of year, it can also be deadly.

When the weather outside is frightful, a fire inside can certainly be delightful unfortunately, at this time of year, it can also be deadly. When the weather outside is frightful, a fire inside can certainly be delightful unfortunately, at this time of year, it can also be deadly. In the wake of the tragic Christmas morning house fire in Stamford

More information

Working Smoke Alarms. Lori Wirth. City of Madison Fire Department

Working Smoke Alarms. Lori Wirth. City of Madison Fire Department Working Smoke Alarms Lori Wirth City of Madison Fire Department GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Reduce Fire Fatalities In 2007, the City recorded 5 fire fatalities, the last one occurring on December 30 of that year.

More information

Householders Guide to Fire Sprinklers

Householders Guide to Fire Sprinklers Householders Guide to Fire Sprinklers Contents Introduction 3 Your fire sprinkler system 3 The benefits of having a fire sprinkler system 4 Care and maintenance of your fire sprinkler system 6 Making changes

More information

Secretary of State determination under article 36 of the Fire Safety Order

Secretary of State determination under article 36 of the Fire Safety Order Fire and Rescue Service Circular Circular number 48/2009 Date issued 13 August 2009 This circular is For information and consideration Status This circular covers the outcome of a referral to the Secretary

More information

2016 Webinar Sponsors

2016 Webinar Sponsors Copyright 2016 American Water Works Association 1 2016 Webinar Sponsors 2 printing 1 Webinar Moderator Frank Kurtz Standards Engineer No Image Available American Water Works Association Frank Kurtz is

More information

Second Revision No. 1-NFPA [ Section No. 2.2 ] Submitter Information Verification. Committee Statement

Second Revision No. 1-NFPA [ Section No. 2.2 ] Submitter Information Verification. Committee Statement Second Revision No. 1-NFPA 1410-2014 [ Section No. 2.2 ] 2.2 NFPA Publications. National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471. NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department

More information

OUR MISSION. OUR MISSION is to promote secure

OUR MISSION. OUR MISSION is to promote secure OUR MISSION OUR MISSION is to promote secure and safe openings that enhance life safety through outreach efforts that include awareness and education within the building design, code authority and facility

More information

Local Rules: Fire Safety

Local Rules: Fire Safety 1. Potential Effects of a Fire A small fire is most likely to cause damage to equipment and furniture, with the potential to cause additional smoke damage to the room of origin. A large and protracted

More information

REED COLLEGE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SAFETY DEPARTMENTAL DIRECTIVE CSO FIRE & FIRE ALARM SYSTEM RESPONSE GUIDELINES

REED COLLEGE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SAFETY DEPARTMENTAL DIRECTIVE CSO FIRE & FIRE ALARM SYSTEM RESPONSE GUIDELINES CSO FIRE & FIRE ALARM SYSTEM RESPONSE GUIDELINES Source: Departmental Directive issued by the CS Director. Original publication: January 27, 2011 Latest review & revision: August 2018 Departmental Policy

More information

What Builders Need to Know about Residential Sprinkler Design

What Builders Need to Know about Residential Sprinkler Design What Builders Need to Know about Residential Sprinkler Design Melisa Rodriguez, P.E., NICET IV Design Services Supervisor, Fire Safety melisa.rodriguez@uponor.com www.uponor-usa.com Agenda Brief history

More information

CHARACTERISTICS OF HOME FIRE VICTIMS

CHARACTERISTICS OF HOME FIRE VICTIMS CHARACTERISTICS OF HOME FIRE VICTIMS Marty Ahrens October 2014 National Fire Protection Association Fire Analysis and Research Division CHARACTERISTICS OF HOME FIRE VICTIMS Marty Ahrens October 2014 National

More information

Bringing Science to the Street: UL and Firefighter Safety Research By Stephen Kerber, PE, Director, UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute

Bringing Science to the Street: UL and Firefighter Safety Research By Stephen Kerber, PE, Director, UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute Bringing Science to the Street: UL and Firefighter Safety Research By Stephen Kerber, PE, Director, UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute According to data compiled by the U.S. Fire Administration,

More information

RESIDENTIAL MULTI-USE FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS PERMIT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

RESIDENTIAL MULTI-USE FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS PERMIT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS History: RESIDENTIAL MULTI-USE FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS PERMIT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS Per the City adopted 2009 IRC, section R313, automatic fire sprinkler systems are required for all one and two family

More information

University of Maryland FIRE EVACUATION PLAN NATIONAL DENTAL MUSEUM POLICE FIRE MEDICAL EMERGENCY Anyone discovering excessive heat,

University of Maryland FIRE EVACUATION PLAN NATIONAL DENTAL MUSEUM POLICE FIRE MEDICAL EMERGENCY Anyone discovering excessive heat, University of Maryland FIRE EVACUATION PLAN NATIONAL DENTAL MUSEUM POLICE - 711 FIRE - 711 MEDICAL EMERGENCY - 711 Anyone discovering excessive heat, smoke, or fire inside your building will immediately

More information

FIRE EVACUATION PLAN PRATT STREET PARKING GARAGE AND ATHLETIC CENTER POLICE FIRE MEDICAL EMERGENCY

FIRE EVACUATION PLAN PRATT STREET PARKING GARAGE AND ATHLETIC CENTER POLICE FIRE MEDICAL EMERGENCY University of Maryland FIRE EVACUATION PLAN PRATT STREET PARKING GARAGE AND ATHLETIC CENTER POLICE - 711 FIRE - 711 MEDICAL EMERGENCY - 711 Anyone discovering excessive heat, smoke, or fire inside your

More information

Where There s Smoke, There s Fire. And, too often, they. Non-Combustible Concrete Construction. Life Safety for Multi-Family Homes

Where There s Smoke, There s Fire. And, too often, they. Non-Combustible Concrete Construction. Life Safety for Multi-Family Homes Non-Combustible Concrete Construction Life Safety for Multi-Family Homes Architecture: Michael Graves & Associates Photographer: Robert I. Faulkner Where There s Smoke, There s Fire. And, too often, they

More information

Public Input No. 4-NFPA [ Section No. 4.2 ] Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input. Submitter Information Verification

Public Input No. 4-NFPA [ Section No. 4.2 ] Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input. Submitter Information Verification Public Input No. 4-NFPA 214-2013 [ Section No. 4.2 ] 4.2 * Fire Risk Analysis. A fire risk analysis shall be conducted. The following are some of the factors that shall be considered in determining the

More information

FIRE FIRE FACT NO. 057 CHECKLIST(s) : Rev. 11/2006 TITLE : CHILD CARE HOMES CHECKLIST ITEM(s) : REFERENCE(s) : K.S.A

FIRE FIRE FACT NO. 057 CHECKLIST(s) : Rev. 11/2006 TITLE : CHILD CARE HOMES CHECKLIST ITEM(s) : REFERENCE(s) : K.S.A FIRE Rev. 11/2006 PAGE 1 of 5 The role of the Kansas State Fire Marshal is to insure that all providers of child care homes are prepared in the event of a fire emergency. There are over 5,000 structure

More information

The Social Accountability International (SAI) Fire Safety Checklist

The Social Accountability International (SAI) Fire Safety Checklist The Social Accountability International (SAI) Fire Safety Checklist Introduction The Social Accountability International (SAI) Fire Safety Checklist is a guidance tool prepared for SA8000 & BSCI Auditors

More information

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS METRO VANCOUVER EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION Last Updated November 2012 (NE) Contents chapter 1 FIRE SAFETY Maintenance Requirements 5 Fire Safety Records 6 Common Causes of Fire 6 Fire Awareness

More information

From the Operating Guidance:

From the Operating Guidance: Fire From the Operating Guidance: Potential for Harm: Most Vulnerable age group: 60 and over and those under four. Children under age 5 are twice as likely as the rest of us to die in a fire. Each year,

More information

FIRE SAFETY POLICY LEEDS METHODIST MISSION. Oxford Place Centre

FIRE SAFETY POLICY LEEDS METHODIST MISSION. Oxford Place Centre FIRE SAFETY POLICY LEEDS METHODIST MISSION Oxford Place Centre P a g e 2 8 Version Draft 1 Name of responsible (ratifying) committee Leeds Methodist Mission Council Date ratified Document Manager (job

More information