Building Fire Safety Plan in Alberta

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Building Fire Safety Plan in

Alberta

It is way more than just 911

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Go ahead

Close that door

Ignore that fire drill

Pretend that it didn't or wont happen at work Look a little harder those burn are real this is

real person with a real family and this is theresult of a real fire

Why do we practice drills so we don't have tocome to work with scares that don't healbecause we choose to ignore safety.



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Fire Drills

Provide practice and critique of our Fire

Training & Response

Occur on an unannounced basis

areas



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Exits & Fire Doors

In a fire, they are your only means of

escape

Exits and corridors should be kept clear ofequipment and furniture

Fire doors close automatically in a fire and

are intended to contain fire and smoke Never prop or block fire doors from closing

properly



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Fire Alarm System

The alarm is activated if it senses smoke, water flow insprinkler pipes, or if a manual pull alarm is activated

Manual pull alarms are located throughout the facility

and are red in color

Alarms will continue to sound on the fire floor, and thefloors above and below the fire, until silenced by

security

Flashing visual alarms are provided for the hearing

impaired

Security monitors fire alarms 24 hours a day, 365 days a

year

Sprinklers are only activated by heat. Each sprinkler is

discharged independently.



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Emergency Generator System Supplies emergency power if normal

power is disrupted

Supplies power to emergency lighting, lifesupport systems, exit signs and redemergency power outlets

The emergency generators will activateand supply power within 10 seconds of adisruption



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Controlling a Fire

Pull the nearest fire alarm and call security, or your

designated emergency contact (i.e., security)

Control a fire with a fire extinguisher until the fire

department arrives

Do not endanger your own safety!

Do not run with burning articles!

Evacuate patients in danger and reassure patients and

visitors that we are responding

Close all doors in the area of the fire

Move combustible items away from the fire

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Controlling a Fire

When confronted with a fire, use the

acronym RACE to remember the correct

procedures to follow: Rescue those in immediate danger

Alarm others in the area by activating the

nearest fire alarm

Confine the fire and Call security or your

designated emergency contact

Extinguish the fire if small, or Evacuate



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Fire Extinguishers

In controlling a fire with an extinguisher

Ensure that back-up extinguishers are available

Do not attempt to put out an overhead fire

Extinguishers are located so you will not have to

travel more than 75 feet, in any direction, to findone

Access to fire extinguishers should remainunobstructed

Do not re-hang partially discharged extinguishers Missing or discharged extinguishers should

immediately be reported to the departmentresponsible for replacing the extinguishers



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Fire Extinguishers

Follow the acronym PASS to use a fire

extinguisher:

Pull the pin

Aim low, at the base of the fire

Squeeze the handle. Stand about

ten feet from the fire. Sweep the hose from side to side



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Person on Fire

Do not panic or run

If possible, wrap the person in a blanket

If a blanket is not available, roll the

person over from side to side

Keep the injured person as calm as

possible



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Evacuation

Evacuation will be ordered if: The fire cannot be controlled, or patients, visitors and

employees are in immediate danger

Two types of evacuation:

Lateral - Evacuation through smoke/fire barrier doors to asafe area on the same floor

Vertical - Evacuation of all occupants on a floor to anothersafe floor



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Evacuate beyond smoke/fire barrier doors

Do not utilize elevators in areas directly threatened byfire

When traveling through smoke and/or fire, rememberto keep low, wrap patients in wet blankets and keep

faces covered Do not run!

Do not open a door into an area where a suspected firemight be. To check doors: Brace your shoulder and foot against the door and slowly open

it

If smoke seeps through, close the door

If there is no heat or smoke, proceed to evacuate

Close all doors as you pass

Do not allow anyone to return to the area

Safety Precautions During Evacuation



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Fire Safety Planning

A Fire Safety Plan is designed by thebuilding owner in co-operation with theFire Department to identify the actions that

should be taken by the occupants andbuilding management in the event of a fireor similar emergency situation.

In addition, items are identified that must

be implemented and documented, whererequired in order to maintain fireprotection systems and assist in theprevention of a fire on the premise.



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FireFire

Medical EmergencyMedical Emergency Bomb ThreatBomb Threat

Suspicious PackageSuspicious Package

Hazardous Materials SpillHazardous Materials Spill

Natural DisasterNatural Disaster

Civil DisturbanceCivil Disturbance

Types ofTypes of EmergenciesEmergencies



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Objectives

Fire Prevention/Mitigation:

To prevent and/or mitigate the occurrence of fire through the control of

fire hazards and the proper maintenance of the built-in fire and life safety

systems and facilities.

Occupant Safety:

To establish a systematic method for safe and orderly evacuation of the

building in the case of fire or other emergency.

Fire Control:

To establish procedures that will maximize the probability of controlling

and extinguishing a fire in the safest and most efficient manner.



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Unless otherwise specified, the owner is responsible for carrying out the

provisions of this Code.

Where this Code requires that records of inspections, maintenance procedures or

tests be retained for examination by the authority having jurisdiction, such records

shall be retained during the required time interval between the inspections,

maintenance procedures or tests, or for 2 years, whichever is greater.

A written record shall be kept of all tests and corrective measures for a period of

two years after they are made, and the record shall be made available upon

request to the authority having jurisdiction.

Who is Responsible?Who is Responsible?



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Definitions

Owner:

includes a leasee, a person in charge, a person who has care and control and a personwho holds himself out as having powers and authority of ownership or who for the timebeing exercises the powers and authority of ownership.

Check:

means visual observation to ensure the device or system is in place and is not damagedor obstructed.

Inspect:

means physical examination to determine that the device or system will apparentlyperform in accordance with its intended function.

Test:

means operation of the device or system to ensure that it will perform in accordance

with its intended operation and function.



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Federal Bill CFederal Bill C--45 Implications45 Implications

Every one who undertakes, or has the authority, to direct

how another person does work or performs a task is under

a legal duty to take reasonable steps to prevent bodily

harm to that person, or any other person, arising from thatwork or task. - Bill C-45

"Employers must fully recognize their responsibility in

providing a safe work environment," said Minister

Cauchon*. "Failure to do so in a manner that endangersemployee and public safety must be appropriately dealt

with through our criminal laws. I am pleased to introduce

measures today that will effectively modernize the law on

corporate liability."

*Ottawa, June 12, 2003 - House of Commons, the Honourable Martin Cauchon, Minister of

Justice and Attorney General of Canada



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Alberta Fire Code - 2.8

A fire safety plan conforming to this Section shall be prepared in co-operation with the fire department and other applicable regulatoryauthorities and shall include:

a) the emergency procedures to be used in case of fire, including

i) sounding the fire alarm

ii) notifying the fire department,

iii) instructing occupants on procedures to be followed when the firealarm sounds,

iv) evacuating occupants, including special provisions for personsrequiring assistance (see Appendix A ),

v) confining, controlling and extinguishing the fire,

b) the appointment and organization of designated supervisory staff to carryout fire safety duties,



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Alberta Fire CodeAlberta Fire Code -- 2.82.8

c) the training of supervisory staff and other occupants in theirresponsibilities for fire safety,

d) documents, including diagrams, showing the type, location andoperation of the building fire emergency systems,

e) the holding of fire drills,

f) the control of fire hazards in the building, and

g) the inspection and maintenance of building facilities provided forthe safety of occupants.

The fire safety plan shall be reviewed at intervals not greater than12 months to ensure that it takes account of changes in the use and

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The Alberta Fire Code also contains specific requirements for the keeping of

records of routine maintenance. Log books must be kept and may be created by

the owner in a format useful to the owner. Special log books are not required,

but are available for this purpose, please consult the yellow pages for Fire

Protection Suppliers.

The Alberta Fire Code requires that records of all tests and corrective measures be

retained for a period of two years after they are made.

During routine inspections the Fire High Rise Officer(s) may request records to

ensure that the necessary checks, inspections and/or tests are being done andrecords are in order.

Alberta Fire CodeAlberta Fire Code



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Fire Protection MeasuresFire Protection Measures

Fire Alarm Systems

The purpose of a fire alarm system is to alert all the occupants of thebuilding that an emergency of fire exists, so that such occupants may putinto practice the measures required by the Fire Safety Plan.

All fire alarm systems shall be maintained in full operation conditions at alltimes.

There are two main types of fire alarm systems namely, single stage

systems and two stage systems. A single stage system sounds a general alarm throughout the facility that may require

total evacuation of the building. Operation of the fire alarm is activated by a manualpull station, heat detector, smoke detector or a sprinkler head.

A two stage fire alarm system is designed to allow staff to investigate and takeappropriate action and may require evacuation of the fire affected area(s). The generalalarm or second signal is reserved as a clear indication for complete evacuation of thebuilding where this proves necessary.



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Exits

An exit is that part of a means of egress that leads from the floor area itserves to a public thoroughfare or to an approved open space. Walls,floors, doors or other means provide a protected path necessary for

occupants to proceed with reasonable safety to a place of refuge.

Vertical shafts accessed from above or below grade are protected from theremainder of the building provided the doors leading to the shaft are keptclosed.



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Fire Department Access

Fire Department access allows fire fighters and their equipment to gain accessto the building. Vehicles parked in a fire route, excessive vegetation, snow andother forms of obstructions to access routes, fire hydrants and Fire Department

connections are not permitted by the Alberta Fire Code.

Maintaining Fire Department access is an ongoing matter. In addition, accessinto a building requires consideration (i.e. with a key box, through preplanningetc.).

Portable Fire ExtinguishersPortable fire extinguishers are intended as a first aidmeasure to cope with fires of limited size. The basictypes of fire extinguishers are Class A, B and C.

Portable fire extinguishers are rated for the

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Standpipe and Hose Systems

A standpipe system is an arrangement of piping, valves and hose outletsinstalled in a building or structure in such a manner that water can bedischarged through a hose and nozzle for the extinguishment of a fire. The

system is connected to a water supply that permits an adequate supply ofwater to the hose outlets.

Automatic Sprinkler Systems

An automatic sprinkler system is a series of underground and overhead

piping designed in accordance with fire protection engineering standards.The system is connected to a water supply such as a storage tank ormunicipal water supply. The system includes a controlling valve, a series ofsprinkler heads and a device for actuating an alarm when the system is inoperation. The system is usually activated by heat from a fire anddischarges water over the fire area.



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Water Supply

The total water supplies required for fire fighting purposes may be suppliedfrom various sources such as a municipal water supply, storage tanks(elevated or underground), lakes, rivers, wells, swimming pools or a

combination of sources; and should be obtained within practical distances.Water supplies must be accessible to fire fighting equipment.

Fire Pumps

Fire pumps are used to ensure that the water required for fire fighting and

automatic sprinkler and standpipe and hose systems is available.

Emergency Power

Emergency power is required to ensure the continued operation of fire andlife safety equipment and systems in case of loss of normal hydro-electricpower.



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So yes you Mr Building owner

Yes you Mr Business Owner

Yes you Mr Supervisor

YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR WORKERS IN THE

FIRE SAFETY PLAN PLUS YOUMUST ENSURE FIREFIGHTINGEQUIPMENT IS UP TO STANDARD WHICH

INCLUDES INSPECTING THOSEEXSTINGUISHERS, FIRE

HOSES AND STAND PIPES

SO LET ME ASK YOU WHEN WAS YOUR LAST FIRE DRILL



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So how real does a

safety drill have tobe before you

become the victim

of the incident


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Building Fire Safety Plan in Alberta