Attachment 26 Fire Prevention Plan.pdf

CDP Course Development & Delivery

Attachment 26

Fire Prevention Plan

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency Center for Domestic Preparedness

(Building 61)

Final Draft

June 22, 2004

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 Purpose……………………………………………………………. 1

2.0 Scope………………………………………………………………. 1

3.0 Definitions…………………………………………………………. 1

3.1. Combustible Liquids……………………………………….. 1

3.2. Flammable Liquids………………………………………… 2

3.3. Types of Fire……………………………………………….. 2

4.0 Management Responsibilities……………………………………. 3

5.0 Fire Detection and Protection Systems………………………….. 3

5.1. Testing, Inspection, and Maintenance………………………4

5.2. Impairment Procedures and Contingencies…………………5

6.0 Fire Hazard Identification and Controls…………………………5

6.1. Portable Heaters……………………………………………. 6

6.2. Flammable and Combustible Materials……………………..6

6.3. Housekeeping ………………………………………………8

7.0 Fire Emergency Procedures ………………………………………9

8.0 Evacuation and Accountability Procedures…………………….. 9

8.1. Accountability ……………………………………………..10

8.2. Final Site Clearance Duties and Responsibilities………….11

(Building 61)

1.0 Purpose

This document provides guidance to promote the conservation of property, maintain continuity of operation, and ensure employee, student, and visitor safety through adequate fire prevention and fire protection measures at the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) Administration/Training facility (Building 61). This plan shall be in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 CFR 1910.39 (Fire Prevention Plan). The Fire Prevention Plan includes:

• Management Responsibilities

• Fire Detection and Protection Systems

• Fire Hazard Identification and Controls

• Fire Emergency Procedures

• Evacuation and Accountability Procedures

2.0 Scope

The Fire Prevention Plan applies to all CDP personnel, students, and visitors of Building 61.

3.0 Definitions

3.1. Combustible Liquids

A liquid having a flash point at or above 100° F.

3.1.1. Combustible Liquid Classes

3.1.1. (a) Class II liquids include those having a flash point at or above 100° F and below 140° F.

3.1.1. (b) Class IIIA liquids include those having a flash point at or above 140° F and below 200° F.

3.1.1. (c) Class IIIB liquids include those having a flash point at or above 200° F.

3.2. Flammable Liquid

A liquid having a flash point below 100° F and having a vapor pressure not exceeding 40 pounds per square inch absolute at 100° F is known as a Class I liquid.

3.2.1. Flammable Liquid Classes

3.2.1. (a) Class IA liquids include those having a flash point below 73° F and having a boiling point below 100° F.

3.2.1. (b) Class IB liquids include those having a flash point below 73° F and having a boiling point at or above 100° F.

3.2.1. (c) Class IC liquids include those having a flash point at or above 73° F and below 100° F.

3.3. Types of Fire

3.3.1. Class A Fires

Class A fires involve ordinary combustible materials such as wood, paper, rags, rubbish, and other solids.

3.3.2. Class B Fires

Class B fires occur in the vapor/air mixture over the surface of flammable and combustible liquids such as gasoline, fuel oil, paint thinner, hydraulic fluids, flammable cleaning solvents, and other hydrocarbon fuels.

3.3.3. Class C Fires

Class C fires involve energized electrical equipment.

3.3.4. Class D Fires

Class D fires involve combustible metals such as magnesium.

3.4. Accountability - Accountability is the process of identifying those individuals that have been evacuated from the risk area and those individuals still in the risk area.

3.5. Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) – The Center for

Domestic Preparedness is charged with training emergency responders: law enforcement, firefighters, emergency medical personnel, and others to deal with a terrorist attack involving Weapons of Mass Destruction and incidents involving hazardous materials.

3.6. Director – Highest ranking Center for Domestic Preparedness official.

3.7. Associate Director, Operations and Support – Responsible for the coordination and administration of all CDP day-to-day operational and support functions.

3.8. Emergency – A situation in which there is a hazard, or potential hazard, that could affect the health or safety of personnel, endanger the environment, or endanger CDP property.

3.9. Evacuation – The orderly removal of all personnel from a location where a potentially dangerous situation may exist, to a location of safety. An evacuation may be ordered by the Director, Associate Director, Operations and Support, Security Manager, or Safety Specialist.

3.10. Evacuation Assembly Area – A designated location where

personnel are to assemble upon the declaration of an emergency.

Evacuation Assembly Areas have been designated in key areas to provide for the assembly and control of evacuated personnel.

3.11. Facility – Locations that are occupied and/or operated by the CDP, for which the CDP has responsibility to ensure the protection and safety of personnel, contractors, visitors, and property.

3.12. Final Site Clearance – Once an evacuation has been ordered and has occurred, a final sweep of the facility will be conducted to clear the site of any stragglers. This sweep is conducted by the Associate Director, Operations and Support, Security Manager, Safety Specialist and appointed contractor representatives.

3.13. Safety Specialist – Individual responsible for the coordination, implementation, and administration of safety training, procedures, and other safety related issues concerning CDP facilities, employees, contractor employees, students, and visitors.

3.14. Search and Rescue – The process of finding and evacuating personnel who are identified as being in the risk area following the initial accountability and site clearance sweep.

3.15. Security Manager – Individual responsible for the implementation and administration of CDP security procedures and training.

4.0 Management Responsibilities

CDP Administration is responsible for implementation of the Fire Prevention Plan, including allocation of adequate resources to ensure adherence to applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

The Associate Director, Operations & Support and CDP Safety Specialist are responsible for initiating emergency procedures and ensuring that fire prevention systems and procedures provide sufficient protection of employees, students, visitors, and facility assets.

Any revisions made to the Fire Prevention Plan will be communicated to all affected personnel. The Fire Prevention Plan shall be reviewed and amended in the event of any of the following occurrences:

• Plan failure during an emergency

• Facility modifications

• Designated personnel changes

• Changes in operations or maintenance procedures

• Other circumstances which indicate a need for changes to the plan

The Safety Specialist also has the responsibility to develop and implement the following:

• Emergency Occupancy Plan

• Semi-annual Emergency Evacuation Drills

5.0 Fire Detection and Protection Systems

CDP Fire Detection and Protection Systems inspection program is intended to identify any abnormal conditions which could prevent fire protection systems and equipment from performing their intended function. Included in this program are inspections for:

• Hand-held portable extinguishers located throughout the facility

• Fire detection, alarm, and sprinkler systems

• Fire doors

• Emergency lighting

5.1. Testing, Inspection, and Maintenance

The testing, inspection, and maintenance program is intended to provide reasonable assurance that fire protection systems and equipment will function properly when needed. Upon installation, all fire protection systems must be inspected and acceptance tested by a competent person before being put into operation. All fire protection systems and equipment must be inspected as required by code with follow-up corrective actions recorded and tracked for completion. This is the responsibility of the appropriate Facility Operations and Maintenance Contractor and will be kept on file in the Facility Operations and Maintenance Contractor Quality Assurance Office.

5.1.1. Portable Extinguishers (Monthly)

All portable extinguishers are visually inspected for proper location, charge, and accessibility.

5.1.2. Fire Alarm (Monthly)

The facility audible/visual fire alarm system is inspected and tested for proper functionality. Fire alarm pull stations shall not be blocked by cabinets, desks, shelves, bookcases, or stored materials.

5.1.3. Fire Doors (Monthly)

The magnetic fire doors are inspected for proper function during fire alarm testing. These doors automatically close when the fire alarm is activated.

5.1.4. Deluge Wet-Pipe Sprinkler System (Monthly/Quarterly)

The deluge wet-pipe sprinkler system is inspected for proper pressure readings on all gauges monthly. A certified inspector tests the deluge wet-pipe sprinkler system for proper functionality quarterly. Storage of material closer than 18 inches to sprinkler heads or 24 inches from the ceiling is prohibited.

5.1.5. Emergency Lighting (Monthly)

The emergency lighting throughout the facility is inspected for battery charge, direction of illumination, and proper functionality.

5.2. Impairment Procedures and Contingencies

This section provides guidance in establishing a control procedure to ensure that a consistent internal notification procedure is used and that all fire protection systems are promptly restored to operation after being shut down or impaired.

The Operations and Maintenance Contractor should plan fire system outages to be as short in duration as practical. Unplanned outages, repair work, or system restoration shall be expedited. Following restoration to service, tests of the system should be made to ensure that it is functioning properly.

The following steps will be taken when any part of, or all of the Fire Detection and Protection System is removed from service for routine maintenance:

• Notify the Associate Director, Operations & Support before the system is removed from service and provide the anticipated duration of the outage.

• If it is not normal maintenance, a notification and work order will be created to track the outage.

• When work and testing are completed, the Operations and Maintenance Contractor will inform the Associate Director, Operations & Support that the system has been returned to service.

The following steps will be taken when the Fire Detection and Protection System is determined to be malfunctioning:

• After Security personnel respond to the alarm, have determined that it is a false alarm, and if a problem is found that cannot be immediately corrected, the Associate Director, Operations & Support will determine whether or not the system can be shut down.

• If the Fire Detection and Protection System malfunctions and cannot be immediately repaired, a twenty-four hour fire watch will be established until the system has been properly repaired.

6.0 Fire Hazard Identification and Controls

Fires, like all other types of accidents, are largely preventable. This section addresses the potential fire hazards at the CDP administration/training facility and the procedures for controlling those hazards.

6.1. Portable Heaters

Portable electric heaters should have tip-over protection that automatically shuts off the unit when it is tipped over. There should be adequate clearance between the heater and combustible furnishings or other materials.

6.2. Flammable and Combustible Materials

6.2.1. Storage

Flammable and combustible liquids require careful handling at all times. The proper storage of flammable liquids within a work area is very important in order to protect personnel from fire and other safety and health hazards.

6.2.1. (a) Cabinets

Not more than 120 gallons of Class I, Class II, and Class IIIA liquids may be stored in a storage cabinet. Of this total, not more than 60 gallons may be Class I and II liquids. Not more than three such cabinets (120 gallons each) may be located in a single fire area except in an industrial area.

6.2.1. (b) Containers

All storage containers, safety cans, and drums must be properly labeled.

Table 1. Maximum allowable capacity of containers and portable tanks

Flammable Liquids

Combustible Liquids

Container 1A 1B 1C II III Glass or approved plastic1 1 pt2 1 qt2 1 gal 1 gal 1 gal Metal (Other than DOT drums) 1 gal 5 gal 5 gal 5 gal 5 gal Safety Cans 2 gal 5 gal 5 gal 5 gal 5 gal

Metal drums (DOT specifications) 60 gal 60 gal 60 gal gal gal

Approved portable tanks 660 gal gal gal gal gal

(1) Nearest metric size is also acceptable for the glass and plastic.

(2) One gallon or nearest metric equivalent size may be used if metal and labeled with their contents.

6.2.2. Storage Inside Buildings

Where approved storage cabinets or rooms are not provided, inside storage will comply with the following basic conditions:

6.2.2. (a) The storage of any flammable or combustible liquid shall not physically obstruct a means of egress from the building or area.

6.2.2. (b) Containers of flammable or combustible liquids will remain tightly sealed except when transferred, poured, or applied. Remove only that portion of liquid in the storage container required to accomplish a particular job.

6.2.2. (c) If a flammable and combustible liquids storage building is used, it will be a one-story building devoted principally to the handling and storing of flammable or combustible liquids. The building will have 2-hour fire-rated exterior walls having no opening within 10 feet of such storage.

6.2.2. (d) Flammable paints, oils, and varnishes in 1 or 5 gallon containers, used for building maintenance purposes, may be stored temporarily in closed containers outside approved storage cabinets or room if kept at the job site for less than 10 calendar days.

6.2.3. Elimination of Ignition Sources

All nonessential ignition sources must be eliminated where flammable liquids are used or stored. The following is a list of some of the more common potential ignition sources:

6.2.3. (a) Open flames, such as cutting and welding torches, furnaces, matches, and heaters-these sources should be kept away from flammable liquids operations. Cutting or welding on flammable liquids equipment should not be performed unless the equipment has been properly emptied and purged with a neutral gas such as nitrogen.

6.2.3. (b) Chemical sources of ignition such as DC motors, switches, and circuit breakers-these sources should be eliminated where flammable liquids are handled or stored.

6.2.3. (c) Mechanical sparks-these sparks can be produced as a result of friction. Only non-sparking tools should be used in areas where flammable liquids are stored or handled.

6.2.3. (d) Static sparks-these sparks can be generated as a result of electron transfer between two contacting surfaces. The electrons can discharge in a small volume, raising the temperature to above the ignition temperature.

Every effort should be made to eliminate the possibility of static sparks. Also proper bonding and grounding procedures must be followed when flammable liquids are transferred or transported.

6.3. Housekeeping

Good housekeeping is basic to fire safety and prevention. The following preventive measures will be taken to reduce the risk of fire:

6.3.1. All work areas will be maintained in a clean and neat

condition.

6.3.2. All waste will be disposed of in proper receptacles

and emptied daily.

6.3.3. No flammable liquid will be used for cleaning

purposes.

6.3.4. Store paper stock in metal cabinets.

6.3.5. All doors, hallways, stairs, and other means of egress are to be kept free of obstructions.

7.0 Fire Emergency Procedures

If a fire is discovered:

• Immediately activate Fire Alarm with nearest Fire Alarm pull-down.

• Time permitting, close doors and windows.

• Evacuate building in a safe and orderly manner.

• Security will call 911.

8.0 Evacuation and Accountability Procedures

In the event an evacuation of the facility is ordered, in response to an emergency, drill or exercise, all occupants should immediately evacuate the facility using the nearest unobstructed exit.

Upon evacuation, all occupants shall evacuate in a safe and orderly manner leaving doors closed and unlocked.

In the event an evacuation is ordered in regards to a Bomb Threat; refer to the Bomb Threat Annex of the CDP Emergency

Operations Plan.

Upon evacuation, occupants shall immediately report to, and remain in, the designated Evacuation Assembly Area until a full accountability of all occupants has been completed and the ALL CLEAR is given by the Director or his/her designated representative.

SOUTH EVACUATION ASSEMBLY AREA: Grass area at corner of

Federal Way & Responder Drive.

NORTH EVACUATION ASSEMBLY AREA: National Guard Building

1022 Parking Lot.

See Evacuation Assembly Area Map

8.1. Accountability

8.1.1. Accountability is the responsibility of the Associate Director, Operations and Support, Security Manager, Safety Specialist, Assistant Director Human Capital, Human Resource Specialist, and the Project Manager for each contractor.

8.1.2. All visitors to the Center for Domestic Preparedness will sign the Visitors Log which is located in the South guard shack, Post 1. Individuals receiving visitors will be responsible for informing them of the evacuation procedures and Evacuation Assembly Areas.

8.1.3. The Assistant Director Human Capital will collect the Visitors

Log from the South guard shack in order to account for all visitors during an evacuation.

8.1.4. Once an evacuation order has been issued, the OC

Manager will retrieve the Daily Accountability Roster and evacuate to the South (Main) Evacuation Assembly Area to assist the Assistant Director Human Capital with accountability.

8.1.5. Once the facility has been evacuated, and all occupants are in the designated Evacuation Assembly Areas, the Program Manager for each contractor will provide an accurate account of their employees to the Assistant Director Human Capital or the Human Resource Specialist.

8.1.6. The Assistant Director Human Capital will be assigned to the

South (Main) Evacuation Assembly Area.

8.1.7. The Human Resource Specialist will be assigned to the

North (Rear Parking Lot) Evacuation Assembly Area.

8.1.8. Sweep team alternates that are not needed will assist the

Assistant Director Human Capital and Human Resource Specialist with accountability and serve as alternates if needed.

8.1.9. Once the facility has been evacuated and all occupants are in their assigned Evacuation Assembly Area, a Final Site Clearance of the facility will be conducted in order to clear the facility of any remaining occupants or occupants that have not been accounted for. The Final Site Clearance will be conducted by the Associate Director, Operations and Support, Security Manager, Safety Specialist and appointed contractor representatives.

8.2. Final Site Clearance Duties and Responsibilities

8.2.1. Associate Director, Operations and Support

8.2.1. (a) Once the evacuation order has been issued, immediately collect an 800 MHz radio from the 1st floor security desk at the South Entrance/Exit.

8.2.1. (b) Test communication devices to ensure all sweep team members can effectively communicate with each other.

8.2.1. (c) Once communication with sweep team members has been established, begin final site clearance of the facility using the following sequence:

Clear the following rooms located on the Southeast (Front) Hallway of the 2nd floor:

2001, Elevator, Top of Stairway beside 2001, 2017, 2017-A, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2012, 2016, 2015, 2013, 2011.

Clear the following rooms located on the East Hallway of the 2nd floor: 2010, 2009, 2007-B, 2007-A, 2007, Janitor Closets, Top of East Exit Stairway.

Clear the following rooms located on the North (Back) Hallway of the 2nd floor: 2006, 2005, 2004, Restrooms, Janitor Closet.

Wing Hallway of the 2nd floor: Restroom, 2039, 2041, 2043, 2045, 2047, 2049, 2046, 2044, 2042, 2040, 2038, 2037.

8.2.1. (d) Once the above mentioned areas are clear, report the information to the other team members and offer assistance. If no assistance is needed, immediately evacuate the facility and report to nearest Evacuation Assembly Area.

8.2.2. Security Manager

8.2.2. (a) Once the evacuation order has been issued,

8.2.2. (b) Test communication devices to ensure all

8.2.2. (c) Once communication with sweep team

Clear the following rooms located in the Southeast area of the 1st floor: Bottom of Stairway beside Elevator, Elevator, 1002, 1001, 1001-A, 1001-B, 1001-C, 1001-D, 1001- E, 1001-F, 1001-G, 1001-H, 1001-I, 1001-J, 1001-K, 1001-O, 1001-P, bottom of East Exit stairway.

(Back) Hallway of the 1st floor: Restroom, Media Room.

Southwest (Front) Hallway of the 1st floor:

1026, 1027, 1028-A, 1028-B, 1029-A, 1029-B.

(Back) Hallway and in the 77’ Addition: 1029- D, 147, 145, 143, 133, Mech. Room, Logistics Cage.

8.2.2. (d) Once the above mentioned areas are clear, report the information to the Associate Director, Operations and Support and offer assistance to other members. If no assistance is needed, immediately evacuate the facility and report to nearest Evacuation Assembly Area.

8.2.3. Safety Specialist

8.2.3. (a) Once the evacuation order has been issued,

8.2.3. (b) Test communication devices to ensure all

8.2.3. (c) Once communication with sweep team

(Back) Hallway of the 1st floor: 1009, Training Lanes, 1008, 1007, 1005, 1025, Restroom.

Wing Hallway of the 1st floor: 1039, 1041, 1043, 1045, 1047, 1049, 1046, 1044, 1042, 1040, 1038, 1036.

Clear the following rooms in the 77’ Addition:

136, 134, 132, 130.

8.2.3. (d) Once the above mentioned areas are clear, Operations and Support and offer assistance to other members. If no assistance is needed,

8.2.4. Operations and Maintenance Contractor Representative

8.2.4. (a) Once the evacuation order has been issued,

8.2.4. (b) Test communication devices to ensure all

8.2.4. (c) Once communication with sweep team

Southwest (Front) Hallway of the 2nd floor:

2021, 2022, 2035, 2033, 2032, 2034, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, 2031. (Rooms 2021, 2025, 2026 & 2029 should be locked)

(Back) Hallway of the 2nd floor: 2030, 247, 245, 243, 241, 239, 237, 235, 233, Top of West Exit Stairway, 230, 232, 234, 236.

8.2.4. (d) Once the above mentioned areas are clear, Operations and Support and offer assistance to other members. If no assistance is needed, If any member of the sweep team encounters an occupant that needs immediate medical attention, that member shall alert the other members so they can complete the sweep of his/her area.