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Fire Prevention and Protection

Homeowners and business owners use fire prevention and protection tactics to mitigate fire damage. Installing fire alarms, sprinkler systems and establishing evacuation plans are all part of fire protection plans. Ask questions here about fire safety.

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What is snuffing steam quantity required vent for fire protection?

The quantity require is the same volume it takes to impreganate a woman.

What is the nfpa requirement for Storage of oxidizers and corrosives?

The specific, applicable NFPA standards would depend upon the type of occupancy and quantity of storage, among other things.

You would start with NFPA 101 for Life Safety Code and NFPA 1 for Fire Code and follow their respective references, or see if there is a specific standard for your type of occupancy, e.g., NFPA 430 Code for the Storage of Liquid and Solid Oxidizers.

What makes land more likely to catch fire?

Land is most likely to catch fire if it is dry, with an extremely high percentage of organic matter, such as peat.

Can employees continue working in a building in which the water is shut off and there is a fire sprinkler system?

Possibly, but it may require specific permission from the local fire marshal or other fire officials, in case they want to require that one or more trained fire wardens are posted at the facility until the system is restored.

What was the first code published by the National Fire Protection Association?

Prior to its actual "organization", the founding members of the NFPA issued "Rules for Installation of Automatic Sprinkler Protection" in 1895. There was an organizational meeting in 1896, and in 1897 committees were established for Fire Sprinklers, Fire Hose and Hydrants, and Fire Doors and Windows.

Around the same time, in 1897, the consolidated "Rules" for electrical installations also were issued, becoming the National Electrical Code, quickly adopted in lieu of the five or more existing, but incompatible, "standards."

The National "fire code" was published much later.

Where can one purchase fire escape ladders?

You can purchase fire escape ladders at your local Lowe's and Home Depot stores. You can also purchase one from the Amazon website and have it shipped directly to your house.

Why is it more difficult for many small communities to provide water and sewege to their citizens than it is to provide them with police and fire protection?

I am going to break your question down a little bit here:

Police and Fire protection are funded by your local government (Even Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squads). There are many things that go into the funding levels and required services.

Even if there is a low population density in a given area, services still need to be required due to enforcement and protection requirements. If a woods fire starts in a low population density area but it is a very dense forest, the implications are much more wide spread.

Water and Sewage is directly demand driven. If you have a rural road that has 10 residents, and they are spread out over a long stretch, the Water and Sewage providers still have to maintain that level of service across the entire stretch. The cost involved in this does not provide incentive to install water systems proactively. These systems will only be installed on demand.

Where should the tip of the ladder be for window rescues?

Just below the bottom edge of the window, so the side rails do not block the opening.

Why are codes often not enacted until after a major incident?

In many cases it takes a tragedy for people to realize the mistakes that were being made, resulting in the tragedy. Once the mistakes are known, they can become the seed for reform, such as enacting new code to require people to at least pay attention so the same thing doesn't happen again.

Bottom line, when new code is adopted it raises a presumption that anyone who has not conformed to the new standard may be found negligent, if anything bad happens, now that it is foreseeable and steps could be taken. This creates a very delicate situation where it would be expensive to upgrade existing buildings to the new code, but the fire marshal is loathe to "grandfather life safety violations."

Are double cylinder deadbolt locks in violation of the fire code in Mesa AZ?

Yes, doors from individual dwelling or sleeping units of residential units are allowed to have a lock, latch or night bolt, "provided such devices are operable from the insidewithout the use of a key or tool."

Mesa has adopted an amended version of the 2006 International Fire Code

What is the most dangerous part of a fire - the thing most likely to kill you?

Smoke inhalation is usually the first element of a fire that is most likely to kill.

When materials in a home or building burn, they often give off toxic vapors or smoke, which can asphyxiate when breathed in over a short period of time.

What is the main difference between a fire inspector I one vs fire inspector II two?

According to IFSTA*, in its interpretation of NFPA 1031 Job performance requirements, an FI-2 is required (among other things) to:

  • be more involved in research and interpretation of codes,
  • work with policies and forms,
  • work with local codes to enforce them and modify them as necessary,
  • work with local plans reviewers,
  • evaluate fire protection plans and egress systems,
  • review and evaluation of access plans, emergency plans, emergency preparedness, and installation of fire protection systems.

* IFSTA refers to the International Fire Service Training Association, Seventh Edition of the Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement textbook.

What to do when your garage is on fire?

If the fire is small try to put it out using a fire extinguisher if you have one, provided you're certain it is the right sort of extinguisher for the type of fire. If you don't have an extinguisher, or don't have the right type, use thick, heavy rugs or anything else which will cut oxygen from the fire. Never use synthetic fabrics, and never, ever use cushions or pillows, which will be filled with materials that will not only burn - and feed the fire - but will give off toxic fumes as they burn. Try to remove all flammable items from around the fire. If you can see that the fire is becoming uncontrollable, call 911 and evacuate the house if needed.

How long should it take to evacuate a building by NFPA standards?

It depends upon type and size of building, type and level of hazards, and other criteria. For example, a modern high-rise office would almost never be evacuated all at once, but an explosives factory may need additional fire exits for quick evacuation.

Some occupancies are rated according to how long it takes to evacuate, requiring additional life-safety protections for facilities having slow or impractical evacuation times.

What is laundry sprinkler?

A laundry sprinkler is a device designed to freshen and remove odors from clothing between washes. It typically sprays a fine mist of water or a specially formulated solution onto garments, allowing them to air out and regain a fresher scent. This can be especially useful for delicate fabrics or items that aren’t heavily soiled and don’t require a full wash. The laundry sprinkler can help reduce the frequency of washing, thereby extending the life of garments and saving water.

What is a life safety code?

Life Safety Code addresses the features of a structure that provide for protection of the occupants from injury or death due to fire or explosion. Such features include requirements for structure, exits, limits on occupancy types, limits on occupant numbers, fire protection systems and operating procedures to maintain safety.

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) maintains a Life Safety Code under NFPA 101, which contains cross references to other NFPA standards, building standards and engineering standards.