Advantages of Electronic Plan Review Paul L. Dove Fire Marshal, Coldwater Fire Department Presentation Plan review process, regulations and electronic (e-plan or EPR) benefits Why s and Needs Regulations & Authority Helping operational efforts of the fire department Affects on pre-plan practices of the department Affects on customer service Affects on your time management Storage Space Software Demonstration 1
The Plan Review Process Should be a seamless and systematic examination of a building or system design as it relates to fire and life safety to assure minimum code compliance is met. Revisions (EPR) process allows for a much more efficient means for achieving enhanced customer service and workload distribution. Days vs Hours and $$ The possibilities & abilities can be endless.. Typical Plan Review Work Station Arrangements Conventional & Contemporary 2
3
Why do we do plan review for our fire departments? Prevent a fire's occurrence or spread through quality plan review, inspection and evaluation practices. Assure the capability of the public to escape an emergency event in all venues and facilities. Assure responder's abilities to manage an incident with available resources. Assure responders safe return from service to their communities. What we need for plan review Basic mathematical skills Understanding of fire behavior Fire prevention principles and practices Oral communication and writing skills Public relation skills Fire protection technologies Inspection methods Codes and standards Firm understanding of our regulatory and authority limitations 4
NFPA 1031 & 1730 (Chapters 7-8) Specifies the minimum skill sets and knowledge for fire department plan review personnel Creates a framework for job performance requirements (JPR s) for the things we do Sets out to establish the effectiveness and efficiency of the Fire Prevention Organization (FPO) and those functions in the deployment of departmental personnel as related to plan review based on risk analysis and needs assessment Fire Official s authority in plan review! New construction or Fire Protection systems! Renovations MBC 2012 or 15 IFC and NFPA Fire Prevention Code Authority extension to representative's of the AHJ Fire Official s role in plan review Water supply analysis Emergency vehicle access Constructional aspects integrated with fire protection features Potential hazardous material issues Fire protection system(s) Life safety system(s) 5
Approve or Review Is it called plan review or approval? Designer and Reviewer Departments buying into plan review Liabilities Do you really want to be Live at 5 Plan Review & Departmental Operations Maintains Fire Department involvement in new construction Keeps department informed vs (rumors) Enables others to get involved (new generation) Demonstrates worth of plan review and prevention and code enforcement 6
Electronic aspects of plan review Can pave the way to endless potentials and possibilities! 7
Pre-Planning & Training Assists operational personnel with training opportunities Tabletop or physical visits Uploading to MDU s En-route On scene or during investigations 8
9
Customer Service Opportunities Electronic review can produce speed! (Quality and Quantity) Permitting and submittals Collaboration's in revision needs Work sessions Turnaround and return operations Managing your Time! Designers can submit plans electronically for faster review and approvals. The department can meet established deadlines while reducing paper accumulations. Reviewers can collaborate in real time and track progress and review status quicker. Time efficient inspections Storage Old School vs New School 10
11
12
Types of useful software The greatest factors when considering if your going to get into (EPR) from a fire department budgetary standpoint is: Cost effective Intuitive & Ease of use 13
14
Demonstration Time You have been invited by Paul to join a Bluebeam Studio Session: MFIS 2017 WINTER SEMINAR SESSION Session ID: 527-339-228 Session URL: To be provided during program! QUESTIONS? Paul L. Dove Fire Marshal, Coldwater Fire Department 57 Division St. Coldwater, MI. 49036 Phone: 517.278.4177 Email: pdove@coldwater.org 15