Contractor Fire Prevention Guide Pre-Con Briefing.pdf

CMAFS CONSTRUCTION/DEMOLITION FIRE SAFETY PROGRAM

CONTRACTOR FIRE PREVENTION GUIDE

1. All construction, alteration, roofing, demolition, and underground operations at CMAFS will comply with NFPA 241, Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations to include any CMAFS specific requirements outlined in this guide.

a. Contractors are responsible for reviewing NFPA 241 to become familiarized with all requirements.

b. Free access to read-only copies of NFPA codes and standards is available at www.nfpa.org/freeaccess. Note: user will be required to register for a free access account and will need to create a login/password for future use.

2. Fire Reporting: In the event of fire, the alarm should be sounded as follows:

a. Use the nearest fire alarm pull station to notify building occupants. Note: If the notification devices do not activate (i.e., horns/strobes are temporarily disabled due to construction) verbally notify occupants by yelling, “FIRE, FIRE, FIRE” prior to evacuation.

b. Dial 911 to notify the Fire Department. Tell operator the nature of the emergency, location, and call back telephone number to reach you. Do not hang up the phone until told to do so. Note: Using a cell phone will reach the Colorado Springs emergency dispatcher, be sure to let them know you are located at Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station so the information can be routed accordingly.

c. Move to a safe area, try to meet the arriving fire crews, and brief them on the emergency situation.

3. Temporary Construction, Equipment, and Storage:

a. Separation distances between buildings under construction and construction-related structures such as temporary offices, trailers, and sheds shall be IAW NFPA 241, Table 4.2.1.

b. Heating devices used in temporary offices and sheds must be approved by CMAFS Fire Prevention Office and shall be installed IAW manufacturer’s specifications.

c. Only noncombustible panels, flame-resistant tarpaulins, or approved materials of equivalent fire-retardant characteristics shall be used in temporary enclosures. Any other fabrics or plastic films used shall be certified as conforming to NFPA 701, Test Method 2.

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d. Temporary enclosures shall be equipped with a minimum of one 10-lb multi-purpose dry chemical fire extinguisher (or equivalent) and shall be located so travel distance to the fire extinguisher does not exceed 50 feet.

4. Hot Work Operations:

a. Hot work operations requiring welding, burning, soldering, grinding, blowtorch, or other similar type hazardous work requires the issuance of an AF Form 592, USAF Hot Work Permit by the CMAFS Fire Department.

b. To obtain a hot work permit, call the Emergency Communication Center (ECC) at 474-3030 and provide the requested information. (Note: In accordance with AFI 91- 203 all indoor hot work operations require approval/coordination with the local Bioenvironmental Engineering Office). The dispatch center operator will initiate the approval/coordination process and the fire inspector will conduct a site visit to ensure fire prevention precautions IAW NFPA 51, Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, or Other Hot Work are in place and will issue the permit.

c. Hot work permits may be requested up to one week in advance to minimize any potential delays caused by the approval/coordination process. Permits may be issued for a maximum of 30 days for same work/location as noted on the AF Form 592.

d. The hot work operator/supervisor must ensure any combustibles in the work area are moved at least 35 feet away or protected from ignition by the use of a fire blanket.

e. It is the responsibility of the contractor to have their own inspected fire extinguisher at the hot work area for use in the event of emergency. Do not use the government-owned facility fire extinguishers for hot work operations.

f. If the person issuing the permit requires a fire watch, there must be a person separate from the operation and will not be assigned any other duties other than observing in case of a fire. Fire watch must remain in place for a minimum of 30 minutes after the end of hot work operations and conduct a final inspection to ensure the area is fire safe before signing the AF Form 592, block 14 at the bottom of the permit.

g. Acetylene and oxygen cylinders must be stored in an upright manner. The contractor must contact the fire department at 474-3030 with the following information: time of arrival, location of work to be performed, and when they are leaving.

h. Upon completion of the hot work operation ensure the area is safe and return the AF Form 592 back to the fire department.

5. Smoking:

a. Smoking is strictly prohibited in all areas at CMAFS except the following two Designated Tobacco Areas: (1) Picnic tables located inside main tunnel between main blast doors and the maintenance blast door; (2) Covered shelter located on the south side of the Upper Parking Lot between building 103 and 104.

b. CMAFS policy prohibits smoking outside the CMAFS complex when the Fire Danger is “Extreme” or a “Red Flag Warning” is in effect. During these times of heightened threat smoking is only authorized at the designated tobacco area located inside the main tunnel (i.e., no smoking allowed at the Upper Parking Lot location).

6. Housekeeping/Waste Disposal:

a. Good housekeeping is essential to preventing fires and improving life safety. All construction sites must be inspected often to ensure materials, equipment, etc. are stored appropriately so as to not create a tripping hazard, collapse hazard, and egress paths are available for emergency use.

b. Accumulation of dust, debris, and combustible waste material (i.e., trash, paper, wood shavings, empty boxes, etc.) shall be removed from the building and its immediate vicinity at the close of the work day and disposed of in a proper manner.

c. Materials susceptible to spontaneous ignition (i.e., oily rags, etc.) shall be stored in a listed disposal container.

7. Flammable and Combustible Liquids and Flammable Gases:

a. Storage of flammable and combustible liquids shall be in accordance with NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code and NFPA 241, Section 5.5.

b. Gasoline operated equipment shall be fueled only from UL approved safety containers. Safety containers shall be inspected prior to use.

c. Equipment shall be shut down and allowed to cool to a safe temperature before attempting to refuel tank.

d. Gasoline operated equipment shall be located at ground level (i.e., generators, power supplies, compressors, etc.).

e. No storage of gasoline will be allowed inside the Cheyenne Mountain Complex.

f. Oil based painting materials (i.e., paint, brushes, empty paint cans, rags, drop cloths, etc.) or other flammable/combustible materials or liquids shall be removed daily from the building prior to close of the work day.

8. Electrical Utilities:

a. All construction-operation electrical wiring and equipment for light, heat, or power purposes shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electric Code.

b. Electrical devices shall be maintained in a safe condition or removed from service.

c. Extension cords shall be maintained free from damage or removed from service.

d. Any temporary electrical service connections will be coordinated with the Base Civil Engineer Customer Service Help Desk (474-3651) prior to any connections being made.

e. All portable electrical devices (i.e., saws, sanders, compressors, etc.) shall be disconnected at the close of each work day. When possible, the main electrical switch from the power source should be deactivated.

f. Any use of temporary lights must meet requirements outlined in NFPA 241, Section 6.1.3.

9. Confined Space Entry:

a. Personnel conducting operations within confined spaces at CMAFS are required to comply with all applicable OSHA Regulations and specifically 29 CFR 1910.146, Permit-Required Confined Spaces. In addition, requirements of AFI 91-203, Air Force Consolidated Occupational Safety Instruction, Chapter 23 may also apply.

b. Any work having the potential of requiring a confined space entry (i.e., storm sewers, manholes, communications bellows, etc.) you must contact the owning organization’s Confined Space Program Monitors as applicable: 721 CES @ 474-2091 or 474-2313 and 721 CS @ 474-4636 prior to starting work for determination and issuance of a Confined Space Entry Permit where required.

c. Prior to making entry into any confined space you must notify the CMAFS Fire Department by calling the Emergency Communications Center @ 474-3030.

10. Hazardous Materials:

a. Material Safety Data Sheet(s) must be available when working with hazardous materials.

b. Any hazardous materials that need to be used, a MSDS will be provided to the Fire Department prior to work starting.

11. Site Security:

a. Contractors must ensure employees working at CMAFS are trained in all of the following:

(1) Notification procedures that include calling the fire department and management personnel

(2) Function and operation of fire protection equipment

(3) Familiarization with fire hazards

(4) Use of construction elevators, where provided

b. When possible, entrances (doors and windows) to structures under construction should be secured at the end of each work day.

12. Fire Protection Systems:

a. If automatic sprinkler protection is to be provided in structures under construction or alteration operations, the system shall be placed in service as soon as practicable.

b. If automatic sprinkler protection is provided in a structure under demolition, the sprinkler system shall remain in service as long as the condition requiring the use of the sprinklers exists.

c. Where sprinklers are required for safety to life, the building shall not be occupied until the sprinkler installation has been entirely completed and tested so that protection is not susceptible to frequent impairment caused by testing and correction, unless the provisions of NFPA 241, section 8.7.3.4 are met.

d. Contractors must contact the Emergency Communication Center (474-3030) to coordinate any request to take a fire protection system out of service. The Emergency Center Dispatcher will contact the on-duty Assistant Chief of Operations for approval and will relay if authorization has been granted. Note: outages lasting more than 4 hours must be pre-coordinated with the Fire Prevention Office (474-3095/3355).

13. Construction Site Fire Brigades:

a. Cheyenne Mountain Fire Emergency Services provides all required fire protection and emergency response services at CMAFS.

b. Construction site fire brigades are not required at CMAFS; however, all personnel must be trained in the use of portable fire extinguishers for immediate fire suppression when necessary.

14. Prefire Plans:

a. The Fire Prevention Office is responsible for creating/updating facility prefire plans.

b. Construction projects that add additional space, change floor plan layouts, etc. require the fire inspector to conduct periodic onsite visits to gather information as necessary to update the prefire plan.

15. Rapid Communication:

a. All construction sites at CMAFS must have a readily available means for fire alarm reporting (i.e., public fire alarm box, telephone, or equivalent).

b. Personnel shall be issued instructions for the immediate notification of the fire department in the event of fire. The fire department emergency number (911) and address (B309 & B1108) shall be conspicuously posted near each phone.

16. Fire Prevention Division Communication:

a. Christopher Smith, Assistant Chief: office 719-474-3355/dispatch 719-474-3030

i. christopher.smith.26@us.af.mil

b. Heath Niemet, Fire Inspector: office 719-474-3095/dispatch 719-474-3030

i. heath.niemet.1@us.af.mil

RECEIPT OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

From: Fire Prevention Division, CMFES, CMAFS

To: Contractor

Subject: Fire Prevention Guidance for contractor personnel performing work at Cheyenne Mountain Air Station.

1. Receipt of contractors Fire Prevention Guide is hereby acknowledged.

Project Number: _______________________________________

Title: ________________________________________________

Contractor:____________________________________________

Project Site Manager:___________________________________

Signature:____________________________________________

Name and Title of Fire Prevention Representative:

Signature: ___________________________________________

____Christo____________pher Smith,_ Assistant Chief of Fire Prevention