Implementing Property Loss Control Measures

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Implementing Property Loss Control Measures
Staying in Budget
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Agenda

• Fire Detection and Suppression
• Listing of Preferred Practices for Property
  Protection

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Fire Detection Protection
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Smoke Detection Systems

• Tested on an annual basis
• per NFPA 25 this is a contracted service
  for state buildings
• Adequately zoned to alarm
• panel
• Kept free of dust and
• debris
• HVAC systems with fire
• dampers

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Pull Stations

• Readily available at all exits and unobstructed
• Tested on an annual basis per NFPA 25

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Kitchen Fire Suppression

• Ansul R102 wet chemical or similar system
• Duct work cleaned at least semi-annually to
  remove excess grease build up
• System inspected semi-annually per NFPA
• Nozzles over equipment
• Verify gas solenoids shut off

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Fire Department Connection and Standpipes

• FDC capped to reduce debris
• Standpipe available for
• department use
• Both need to be accessible

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Fire Pumps and Risers

• Risers tested quarterly, NFPA requires annual the
  other three can be completed by building staff if
  adequately trained
• Verify central station receives alarm
• Fire pump full flow tested annually, start test
  monthly

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Fire Extinguishers - Training

• Remember this easy acronym when using an
  extinguisher - P.A.S.S.
• Pull the pin.
• Aim the nozzle.
• Squeeze the handle.
• Sweep side to side at the base of the fire.

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Training

• Stand at safe distance at least 8 to 10
• Extinguisher only lasts for about 45 seconds
• Gets employees comfortable
• Rule of thumb, a fire greater than 10 most
  likely wont be suppressed

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Different Kinds of Extinguishers

• The 4 most common fire extinguishers
• All Purpose Water
• Carbon Dioxide
• Multi-Purpose Dry Chemical
• Class K
• Each type of extinguisher has a specific use

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Extinguisher Classification
Letter classification given an extinguisher to
designate the class or classes of fire on which
it will be effective.

• Class A ordinary combustibles (wood, cloth,
  paper)
• Class B flammable liquids, gases, greases
• Class C energized electrical equipment
• Class D combustible metals
• Class K Cooking fats

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All Purpose Water

• Use on CLASS A fires, NEVER B or C
• Pressurized water
• Pressure gauge present

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Carbon Dioxide

• Use on CLASS B and CLASS C fires
• Hard, plastic nozzle
• No pressure gauge
• Can be heavy
• Nozzle gets extremely cold when discharging

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Multi-Purpose Dry Chemical

• Use on CLASS A, CLASS B, and CLASS C fires
• Fine powder under pressure
• Pressure gauge present

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Class K

• Class 'K' extinguishers are specifically designed
  to supplement fire suppression systems in
  kitchens. These extinguishers are designed for
  cooking oil, fat, and grease fires.

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Inspection

• Do monthly, enter initials on back of tag
• Look at gauge, exterior shell, hose for
  obstruction, wall mount or hanger and safety seal
• Ensure they are easily accessible and identified
  by a sign or other means

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Computer Rooms

• FM 200 system or similar
• Pre-action systems need another detection
  source to activate
• Very Early Smoke Detection Apparatus (VESDA)
  system newest type, DET Facility Building has
  one installed

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Fire Hydrants

• Hydrants need to be clear and accessible
• If it can be covered by snow, install
  identification post with flag

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Preferred Practices for Property Protection
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Evacuation

• Primary and secondary evacuation routes should be
  established, all employees should be drilled to
  use either route.
• Exits should be clearly marked and all signs lit
  and unobstructed.

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Evacuation

• Many state buildings have fire captains/wardens
  and practice elaborate drills
• Keep doing drills and dont assume everyone knows
  what to do during emergency
• Drills also function as excellent Life Safety
  training

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Floor Captain Best Practices

• Facilitate the safety of all employees and
  visitors in the event of an emergency
• Knowing locations of fire exits, stairways,
  extinguishers, fire alarms, etc.
• Establishing plans with other floor captains to
  ensure that the building is fully evacuated
• Assisting employees with disabilities on each
  floor by knowing the stairwells that are
  designated as assisted escape points
• Every month they are to document and record any
  problems with the alarm test and public address
  system and also check contents of first aid kits
  throughout the building.
• Checking all exits and emergency lighting

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Remember to RACE during a fire

• R escue rescue clients in immediate danger.
• A lert yell out Code Red/Fire (or whatever
  your facility implementing procedure dictates),
  pull fire alarm, dial emergency phone number.
• C ontain Close all doors and windows.
• E xtinguish/Evacuate Extinguish small fires,
  evacuate building personnel, if appropriate.

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Fire Hazards at Work
Heat generating appliances Storage and handling
of flammables/combustibles Hot Work Equipment
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Heat Generating Equipment

• Coffee pot
• Toaster oven
• Microwave
• Mug warmer
• Heaters
• Cooling fans
• Torch/Heat gun
• Other electrical appliances

• Ensure 36 or more of clearance from other
  combustibles
• UL listed non UL needs approval
• Grounding prongs
• Plug into outlet directly
• Heaters need tip-over protection
• Shut it off!

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Implement a Building Closing Inspection for Each
Evening

• Some Key Items
• Coffee pots
• Computer equipment
• Windows closed theft and water/weather
• Doors locked many buildings have key/card FOB
• Alarm system activated
• Document if necessary

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Fire Department Inspections

• Local responding fire departments complete
  inspections to become familiar with building
  features
• Treat these as wanted visits versus a pain in the
  
• They will typically leave you a report based on
  the findings of the visit

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Fire Department Inspections

• They mainly focus on Life Safety concerns upon
  arrival, property protection is second
• Key physical items
• Exit lights and doors
• Flammable liquids
• Electrical cords
• Fire protection systems and maintenance
• Hot work (if any)

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Flammable Liquid Cabinets

• Store flammables and aerosols in UL approved
  container
• Inspect door hinge and latch
• Lock door to keep unwanted persons out
• Purchase one of adequate size for amount of
  product
• Ensure unit is adequately
• rated based on flammable
• versus combustible

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Hot Work Procedures

• Used for welding, cutting, torching or brazing
• Fill out permit, key items
• Remove combustibles 35 away or cover
• Fire watch and then 30 minutes after
• Readily available fire extinguisher
• Bank One fire in Milwaukee contractor welding,
  sparks fell down 3 floors and ignited storage room

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Fire Doors

• Inspect to ensure they close properly and nothing
  obstructs closing path
• Typical state UL fire door ratings are Class B
  1.5 hour and Class A 3 hours
• If magnetic held, trigger to ensure operation

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Roof Inspections

• Flashing
• Remove items away from drains/spouts
• Inspect at least semi-annually
• Repair noted leaks as soon as possible

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Fire Stop

• Seal wall penetrations to maintain fire
  division rating
• Reduces flame spread
• Relatively inexpensive
• Ensure rating matches wall/floor opening

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Housekeeping

• A place for everything and everything in place
• Reduce combustible fire loading i.e. cardboard,
  pallets, etc
• Electrical panels 36 clear space and reduce
  storage in all electrical rooms
• Maintenance areas

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Electrical Safety

• Minimize extension cords, if needed, ensure UL
  approved (tag) and inspect on periodic basis.
  Discard if cut, exposed wires or missing ground
  plug
• Strip cords with trip
• No overloaded outlets or daisy chain of strip
  cords
• Inspect under employees desks to see what is
  plugged in to where
• New construction requires GFCI (commonly known as
  GFI)

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Outside Contractors

• 1 Get certificate of insurance
• Verify extent of work, if they have flammables,
  doing hot work, etc. Need to follow your
  controls plus theirs

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Plumbing and Pipes

• If leaking, fix immediately
• Water and intrusion is one of the largest causes
  of loss for state buildings, can lead to mold,
  damaged walls/floors, etc.
• Inform building staff to immediately report
  problems to maintenance or others

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Building Preventative Maintenance

• Complete routine scheduled work on key items such
  as HVAC, plumbing, and electrical
• Can be documented and monitored in PC or binder
  to show constant improvement process and to
  ensure that staff is keeping on schedule
• Develop priority punch list to highlight most
  important repair items

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• Questions?