J-8 WHS Fire Regulations 2022 Edition.pdf

Facilities Services Directorate

Washington Headquarters Services Department of Defense

WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES

FIRE REGULATIONS

(WHSFRs)

Adopted April 4, 2008 2022 Edition

Effective January 1, 2022

Prepared by:

Facilities Services Directorate Standards & Compliance Division

Office of the Pentagon Fire Marshal

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Washington Headquarters Services Fire Regulations WHSFR

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Table of Contents

1.0 ADMINISTRATION

1.1. Purpose

1.2. Applicability

1.3. General Requirements

1.4. Fire Prevention Permits

2.0 REFERENCES

3.0 DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS

4.0 LIFE SAFETY AND MEANS OF EGRESS

4.1. Means of Egress

4.2. Emergency Fire Planning

4.3. Emergency Evacuation

4.4. Evacuation Drills

4.5. Evacuation for Mobility and Other Impaired Personnel and Visitors

4.6. Accountability

4.7. Fire Reporting

4.8. Post Fire Restoration

4.9. Vehicle Parking and Driving

5.0 CONTROL OF COMBUSTIBLES & HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

5.1. Housekeeping

5.2. General Storage

5.3. Interior Finish

5.4. Storage, Use, and Handling of Hazardous Materials

5.5. Flammable and Combustible Liquids

5.6. Explosive Materials

5.7. Radioactive Materials

5.8. Miscellaneous Fire Prevention Precautions

5.9. Combustible Waste and Refuse

5.10. Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids

6.0 CONTROL OF COMMON IGNITION SOURCES

6.1. Smoking and Vaping Devices

6.2. Portable Heating Devices

6.3. Portable Cooking Appliances

6.4. Temporary Decorative Lighting

6.5. Personal Hygiene Appliances

6.6. Open Flame Producing Appliances and Materials

6.7. Hot Work

6.8. Electrical Installations

6.9. Other Ignition Sources

7.0 SPECIAL ACTIVITIES & OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS

7.1. Utilization of Buildings

7.2. Holiday Decorations

7.3. Auditoriums and Assembly Areas

7.4. Gathering Functions in Public Corridors

7.5. Outdoor Assembly Functions

7.6. Spray Painting

7.7. Commercial Cooking Equipment

7.8. Residential Cooking Equipment

7.9. Refueling

7.10. Heliports

7.11. Miscellaneous Activities

8.0 ACTIVE AND PASSIVE FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS

8.1. General

8.2. Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance (ITM) of Fire Protection Systems

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8.3. Sprinkler Systems

8.4. Wet Chemical/Water Assisted Wet Chemical Systems

8.5. Standpipe System

8.6. Fire Alarm System

8.7. Fire Barriers

8.8. Fire Hydrants

8.9. Fire Extinguishers

8.10. Fire Protection System Impairments

9.0 COMPONENT LIFE SAFETY AND FIRE PROTECTION INSPECTION

10.0 TRAINING

10.1. General Occupant Training

10.2. Component Fire Representative

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1.0 ADMINISTRATION

NOTICE: An asterisk (*) following the number or letter designating a paragraph indicates that explanatory material on the paragraph can be found in Annex A.

1.1. Purpose

1.1.1. The purpose of these fire regulations shall be to prescribe minimum requirements necessary to establish a reasonable level of fire and life safety and property protection from the hazards created by fire, explosion, and dangerous conditions within Washington Headquarters Services controlled, owned, and leased facilities.

1.2. Applicability

1.2.1. These regulations apply to OSD, the Military Departments, the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Joint Staff, the Combatant Commands, the Office of the Inspector General of the DoD, the Defense Agencies, the DoD Field Activities, and all other organizational entities within the DoD.

1.2.2. These regulations apply to all WHS facilities.

1.2.3. These regulations do not apply to Raven Rock Mountain Complex.

1.2.4. These regulations shall apply to both new and existing conditions.

1.3. General Requirements

1.3.1. Washington Headquarters Services controlled, owned, and leased facilities shall comply with NFPA 1 and the additional requirements of these regulations.

1.3.2. *Where other regulations or codes apply, the more stringent requirements shall take precedence.

1.3.3. *In the regulations where OPFM, Building Management, or PFPA is called out as the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) for the specific regulation and this AHJ is not the active authority for such regulations at the site, then the AHJ for that site shall make the determination.

1.4. Fire Prevention Permits

1.4.1. Fire Prevention Permits shall be required for the following operations or storage and/or use of the following materials:

1.4.1.1. Barbecue grills;

1.4.1.2. Commercial cooking;

1.4.1.3. Dry-cleaning;

1.4.1.4. Electric heating pads;

1.4.1.5. Explosives;

1.4.1.6. Fireworks;

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1.4.1.7. Flammable liquid in quantities of one-gallon or more;

1.4.1.8. Flammable solids;

1.4.1.9. Hazardous materials;

1.4.1.10. Industrial ovens and Furnaces;

1.4.1.11. Laboratories using chemicals;

1.4.1.12. LPG appliances;

1.4.1.13. Manually operated flush bolts, slide bolts, or surface bolts;

1.4.1.14. Open flames;

1.4.1.15. Permanent hot work stations;

1.4.1.16. Popcorn machines;

1.4.1.17. Portable heaters;

1.4.1.18. Residential style stoves/ranges;

1.4.1.19. Spraying, dipping, and coating using flammable or combustible liquids;

1.4.1.20. Stationary battery systems;

1.4.1.21. *Storage in normally prohibited spaces.

1.4.2. *Area users shall be responsible for obtaining Fire Prevention Permits.

1.4.3. Fire Prevention Permits required in 1.4.1 shall be renewed annually from the date of issue.

1.4.4. Fire Prevention Permits shall be approved and issued through OPFM.

1.4.5. Fire Prevention Permits shall require an inspection by OPFM prior to being issued and prior to every renewal.

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2.0 REFERENCES

2.1. The documents or portions thereof listed in this section are referenced within these Regulations and/or adopted by this section and shall be considered part of the requirements of this document. In case of conflict between different applicable standards contained in this document, the more restrictive requirement shall prevail. Unless otherwise noted in the WHSFRs, where a referenced document is called out, the latest adopted edition of the document shall be used.

2.1.1. DoDD-4715.1E, Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health;

2.1.2. DoDI-6055.1, Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program;

2.1.3. DoDI-6055.6, Fire and Emergency Services Program;

2.1.4. UFC 3-260-01, Airfield and Heliport Planning and Design

2.1.5. UFC 3-600-01, Fire Protection Engineering For Facilities;

2.1.6. UFC 3-601-02, Operations and Maintenance: Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Fire Protection Systems;

2.1.7. Washington Headquarters Services Building Code (WHSBC);

2.1.8. Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA) Evacuation Plan;

2.1.9. Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) Standard 723, Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials;

2.1.10. American National Standard Institute Standards (ANSI);

2.1.11. ASTM Standards;

2.1.12. OSHA 29 CFR Code;

2.1.13. National Fire Protection Association Codes and Standards:

2.1.13.1. NFPA 1: Fire Code

2.1.13.2. NFPA 10: Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

2.1.13.3. NFPA 13: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems

2.1.13.4. NFPA 14: Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems

2.1.13.5. NFPA 17: Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems

2.1.13.6. NFPA 17A: Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems

2.1.13.7. NFPA 20: Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection

2.1.13.8. NFPA 24: Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances

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2.1.13.9. NFPA 25: Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems

2.1.13.10. NFPA 30: Flammable & Combustible Liquids Code

2.1.13.11. NFPA 33: Standard for Spray Application Using Flammable or Combustible Materials

2.1.13.12. NFPA 45: Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals

2.1.13.13. NFPA 51: Standard for the Design and Installation of Oxygen Fuel Gas Systems for Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes

2.1.13.14. NFPA 51B: Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot Work

2.1.13.15. NFPA 53: Recommended Practice on Materials, Equipment, and Systems Used in Oxygen- Enriched Atmospheres

2.1.13.16. NFPA 54: National Fuel Gas Code

2.1.13.17. NFPA 55: Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code

2.1.13.18. NFPA 58: Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code

2.1.13.19. NFPA 70: National Electrical Code®

2.1.13.20. NFPA 72®: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code

2.1.13.21. NFPA 75: Standard for the Protection of Information Technology Equipment

2.1.13.22. NFPA 80: Standard for Fire Doors and Fire Windows

2.1.13.23. NFPA 96: Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations

2.1.13.24. NFPA 101®: Life Safety Code®

2.1.13.25. NFPA 102: Standard for Grandstands, Folding and Telescopic Seating, Tents, and Membrane Structures

2.1.13.26. NFPA 110: Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems

2.1.13.27. NFPA 111: Standard on Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and Standby Power Systems

2.1.13.28. NFPA 170: Standard for Fire Safety Symbols

2.1.13.29. NFPA 221: Standard for High Challenge Fire Walls, Fire Walls, and Fire Barrier Walls

2.1.13.30. NFPA 251: Standard Methods of Tests of Fire Endurance of Building Construction and Materials

2.1.13.31. NFPA 253: Standard Method of Test for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source

2.1.13.32. NFPA 255: Standard Method of Test of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

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2.1.13.33. NFPA 400: Hazardous Materials Code

2.1.13.34. NFPA 418: Standard for Heliports

2.1.13.35. NFPA 495: Explosive Materials Code

2.1.13.36. NFPA 601: Standard for Security Services in Fire Loss Prevention

2.1.13.37. NFPA 701: Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films

2.1.13.38. NFPA 704: Standard System for the Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response

2.1.13.39. NFPA 2001: Standard for Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems

2.1.14. ASME A17.1 – Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators

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3.0 DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS

3.1. The definitions contained in this section shall apply to the terms used in these regulations.

Where terms are not defined in this section or within another section, they shall be defined using their ordinarily accepted meanings within the context in which they are used. Merriam- Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, 11th edition, shall be the source for the ordinarily accepted meaning.

3.1.1. AHJ. Authority Having Jurisdiction. The organization, office, or individual responsible for approving equipment, materials, installation, or a procedure. Within the Washington Headquarters Services, the Pentagon Fire Marshal serves as the AHJ for these regulations.

The Director, FSD rules on appeals to the judgment of the AHJ.

3.1.2. *Approved. Acceptable to the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

3.1.3. Assembly. A gathering of 50 or more persons for deliberation, worship, entertainment, eating, drinking, amusement, awaiting transportation, or similar uses.

3.1.4. ASTM. American Society for Testing and Material.

3.1.5. BOC. Base Operation Command. A control room operated by the Mark Center Building Management Office 24/7 to monitor the vital systems within the Mark Center (571-372- 3642).

3.1.6. BOCC. Building Operation Command Center. A control room operated by the Building Management Office 24/7 to monitor the vital systems within the Pentagon (703-614-1597).

3.1.7. CBRNE. Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear and Explosion.

3.1.8. Combustible Liquid. Liquid having a flash point at or above 100°F.

3.1.9. Combustible Material. Any material which burns or sustains the combustion process whether or not it exhibits flame under exposure to fire conditions that can exist at the point of application.

3.1.10. Components. The Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), the Military Departments, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Combatant Commands, the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense, the Defense Agencies, the DoD Field Activities, and all other organizational entities within the Department of Defense that are tenants of the Pentagon Reservation.

3.1.11. Component Fire Representative (CFR). Individual(s) responsible for implementing the Component Life Safety and Fire Protection Inspections.

3.1.12. Component Fire Safety Representative. Component staff assigned and trained to conduct fire and life safety self-inspections of Component controlled and occupied space

3.1.13. Cooking Equipment. Stoves, griddles, fryers, toaster ovens, exhaust hoods, grease removal devices, exhaust ductwork, exhaust fans, dampers, and all other auxiliary or ancillary components or systems that are involved in the capture, containment, and control of grease-laden cooking effluent.

3.1.14. DoD. Department of Defense.

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3.1.15. Exit. That portion of a means of egress that is separated from all other spaces of a building or structure by construction or equipment as required to provide a protected way of travel to the exit discharge. Also known as an exit enclosure or exit passageway.

3.1.16. Exit Access. That portion of a means of egress which leads to an exit and includes the vertical and horizontal means of travel and may include a portion of a room, doorway, corridor, hallway, passageway, stairs, ramp, and/or lobby.

3.1.17. Exit Discharge. That portion of the means of egress between the termination of the exit at the exterior of the building at ground level or safe place of refuge and a public way.

3.1.18. Exit Passageway. See exit.

3.1.19. Exit Sign (EXIT). Marking device/unit indicating the location and direction of an exit for personnel evacuation satisfying the performance requirements of NFPA 101.

3.1.20. Extension Cord. An electrical cord with a plug on one end and a single outlet used to provide additional reach for electrical appliances.

3.1.20.1. Multiplug Adapter. An electrical adapter with a plug and multiple outlets molded into a single unit.

3.1.21. *Fire. The self-sustaining rapid oxidation of a solid, liquid or gaseous fuel source with the evolution of light, heat, and combustion products in varying intensities.

3.1.22. Fire Area. Area of a building or plant separated from other areas by complete fire barriers with at least a two-hour rating. This includes walls, floors, and ceilings, with any openings protected with seals or closures having a fire resistance rating equal to that of the barrier.

3.1.23. Fire Barrier. A continuous membrane or a membrane with discontinuities created by protected openings with a specified fire protection rating, where such membrane is designed and constructed with a specified fire resistance rating to limit the spread of fire.

3.1.24. Fire Door. Fire protection assemblies, including frame and hardware, which under standard test conditions meet the fire resistance requirements for the location in which it is to be used.

3.1.25. Fire Patrol. Qualified individual trained in accordance with NFPA 601, NFPA 51B, and Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) requirements relative to Fire Patrol. The fire patrol is assigned to cover an area specifically designated in a facility. The fire patrol is not fixed to one location, and may be allowed to have a frequency assigned to perform the patrol.

3.1.26. Fire Prevention. Broad term which encompasses all aspects of fire safety, including building construction and fixed building fire features, fire suppression and detection systems, fire water systems, emergency process safety control systems, emergency firefighting organizations (fire departments, fire brigades, etc.), fire protection engineering, and fire prevention. Fire prevention is concerned with preventing or minimizing the direct and indirect consequences of fire. It also includes aspects of the following perils as they relate to fire protection explosion, natural phenomenon, smoke, and water damage from fire. Some professionals use the term Fire Protection interchangeable with Fire Prevention.

3.1.27. Fire Watch. Qualified individual trained in accordance with NFPA 601, NFPA 51B, and Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) requirements relative to a fire watch.

The Fire Watch is assigned a fixed area to continuously monitor a specific fire protection condition without interruption.

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3.1.28. Flammable Liquids. Liquids having a flash point below 100°F.

3.1.29. FSD. Facilities Services Directorate.

3.1.30. Hazard. Any real or potential condition that can cause injury, illness, or death to personnel or damage to or loss of equipment or property, mission degradation, or damage to the environment.

3.1.31. Hot Work. Use of portable acetylene welding and cutting torches, electrical welding equipment, blow torches, melting pots, portable furnaces and heaters, grinding, spark producing operations, and open flames of any kind. Hot rivets, soldering irons, and spark-producing devices are considered open flames if a potential fire or explosion hazard exists.

See NFPA 51B.

3.1.32. HVAC. Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning.

3.1.33. IBC. International Building Code.

3.1.34. Inspection. The process of determining compliance with safety and health standards through physical surveys of workplaces, operations, and facilities.

3.1.35. Interior Finishes. The exposed surfaces of walls, ceilings, and floors within buildings.

3.1.36. ITM. Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance.

3.1.37. Kitchen. A room designed specifically for food preparation that meets all sanitary requirements.

3.1.38. *Kitchenette. A dedicated space for food preparation, typically with walls constructed on three sides, generally with a counter top and cabinets fastened to the wall, with no other use.

The space may include a sink, but may not have a stove.

3.1.39. *Listed. Equipment, materials, or services included in a list published by an organization that is acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction and concerned with evaluation of products or services, that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials or periodic evaluation of services, and whose listing states that either the equipment, material, or service meets appropriate designated standards or has been tested and found suitable for a specified purpose.

3.1.40. Means of Egress. A continuous and unobstructed way of travel from any point in a building or structure to a public way consisting of three separate and distinct parts: (1) the exit access, (2) the exit, and (3) the exit discharge.

3.1.41. NFPA. National Fire Protection Association.

3.1.42. NRTL. Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory. An independent third-party organization recognized by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to provide evaluation, testing, and certification of products.

3.1.43. Occupant Load. The total number of persons that might occupy a building or portion thereof at any one time.

3.1.44. OSHA. Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

3.1.45. OSHB. Occupational Safety and Health Branch, Standards & Compliance Division, FSD.

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3.1.46. OPFM. Office of the Pentagon Fire Marshal. Operating organization within the Standards and Compliance Division of Facilities Services Directorate, headed by the Pentagon Fire Marshal and reporting to the Director, FSD for WHSFRs matters. Office that is responsible for the enforcement of the WHSFRs.

3.1.47. Panic Hardware. A door-latching assembly incorporating an actuating member or bar that releases the latch bolt upon the application of a force in the direction of egress travel.

3.1.48. *Pantry. A dedicated cubicle or similar area separated from other operations that has no other use.

3.1.49. PBM. Pentagon Building Manager.

3.1.50. PBMO. Pentagon Building Management Office.

3.1.51. PFM. Pentagon Fire Marshal.

3.1.52. PFPA. Pentagon Force Protection Agency.

3.1.53. POC. Pentagon Operation Center.

3.1.54. Power Strip. A multi-outlet block of receptacles located within a housing with an electrical cord and wall plug.

3.1.55. Smoke Detector. Device that detects visible or invisible particles of combustion.

3.1.56. Sprinkler Systems. For fire protection purposes, an integrated system of underground and overhead piping designed in accordance with fire protection engineering standards. The portion of the system above ground is a network of hydraulically designated piping installed in a building, structure or area, generally overhead, and to which sprinklers are connected in a systematic pattern. The system includes a controlling valve and a device for actuating an alarm when the system is in operation. The system is usually actuated by heat from a fire and discharges water over the fire area.

3.1.57. Standpipe Systems. Arrangement of piping, valves, hose connections, and allied equipment installed in a building or structure with hose connections located in such a manner that water can be discharged in streams or spray patterns through attached hose and nozzles, for the purpose of extinguishing a fire and so protecting a building or structure and its contents in addition to protecting the occupants. This is accomplished by connections to water supply systems or by pumps, tanks, and other equipment necessary to provide an adequate supply of water to the hose connections.

3.1.58. UFC. Unified Facilities Criteria.

3.1.59. UL. Underwriters Laboratory.

3.1.60. Utility Service. Services needed to run a business (e.g. power, phone, etc.).

3.1.61. WHS. Washington Headquarters Services.

3.1.62. WHSBC. Washington Headquarters Services Building Code.

3.1.63. WHSFR. Washington Headquarters Services Fire Regulations.

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4.0 LIFE SAFETY AND MEANS OF EGRESS

4.1. Means of Egress

4.1.1. Means of egress in new and existing buildings shall comply with these regulations and NFPA 101.

4.1.2. An exit enclosure shall not be used for any purpose that has the potential to interfere with its use as an exit and, if so designated, as an area of refuge. Combustible materials, equipment, and appliances shall not be stored within an exit enclosure.

4.1.3. Means of egress shall be continuously maintained free of all obstructions or impediments to full instant use in the case of fire or other emergency.

4.1.4. No furnishings, decorations, or other objects shall be placed to obstruct exits, access thereto, egress therefrom, or visibility thereof.

4.1.5. Use of easels in public corridors and hallways shall be approved by the OPFM and Building Management via a Permit for Use of Space on the Pentagon Reservation, DD Form 2798.

Easels shall not obstruct egress. Easels shall be permitted in the Mark Center Main Street as long as easels are within 3 ft of the exterior wall.

4.1.6. No doors shall be abandoned in place or blocked without written approval by the PFM.

4.1.7. *Signage stating “EMERGENCY EXIT - DO NOT BLOCK” shall be permanently affixed to both sides of doors that provide egress through an adjacent tenant space.

4.1.8. No obstruction by railings, barriers, or gates shall divide the means of egress into sections appurtenant to individual rooms or other occupied spaces. Where the OPFM finds the required path of travel to be obstructed by furniture or other movable objects, the OPFM shall be permitted to require that such objects be removed, be secured out of the way or shall be permitted to require that railings or other permanent barriers be installed to protect the path of travel against encroachment.

4.1.9. Every door and every principal entrance that is required to serve as an exit shall be designed and constructed so that the path of egress travel is obvious and direct.

4.1.10. Any device or alarm installed to restrict the improper use of a means of egress shall be designed and installed so that it cannot, even in case of failure, impede or prevent emergency use of such means of egress.

4.1.11. Doors shall swing in the direction of egress travel where serving a room or area with an occupant load of 50 or more; where the door is used in an exit enclosure; or when the door serves a high hazard contents area.

4.1.12. Doors shall be arranged to be opened readily from the egress side whenever the building is occupied.

4.1.13. Locks, if provided, shall not require the use of a key, a tool, or special knowledge or effort for operation from the egress side.

4.1.14. *Instructional signage, approved by the PFM, shall be posted at all CDX style locks. Signage shall provide instruction to occupants on how to operate the lock during all conditions.

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4.1.15. *A latch or other fastening device on a door shall be provided with a releasing device that has an obvious method of operation and that is readily operated under all lighting conditions.

4.1.16. *Manually operated flush bolts, slide bolts, or surface bolts are not permitted to be installed on means of egress doors unless permission is provided by the PFM. Where permission is granted, a Fire Prevention Permit allowing the specific use of the flush bolt or surface bolt shall be issued. Such permits must be posted within 48 in. of the device. Such permits shall be renewed annually. If approved, bolts must remain disengaged whenever the area (suite) is occupied.

4.1.17. Devices shall not be installed in connection with any door on which panic hardware or fire exit hardware is required where such devices prevent or are intended to prevent the free use of the door for purposes of egress, unless otherwise provided in Section 4.1.18 or 4.1.19.

4.1.18. Delayed-egress locking systems shall be installed and maintained in accordance with NFPA

101. The time to release the lock shall not exceed 15 seconds. A maximum of one delayed-egress locking system is permitted to be installed along an egress route.

4.1.19. *Access-controlled egress doors shall be installed and maintained in accordance with NFPA 101.

4.1.19.1. Lock-Down Doors. Where requested by PFPA to address security lock-downs under emergency conditions, the PFM shall be permitted to allow locks on select egress perimeter entry doors in the direction of egress travel.

4.1.19.1.1. Lock-down doors shall only be permitted at entries staffed by Pentagon Police Department Officers.

4.1.19.1.2. Engagement and override of the locks on lock-down doors must be available at the Pentagon Police Department Security Post serving the subject doors.

4.1.19.1.3. The lock-down doors must be staffed by Pentagon Police Department Officers at any time the locking mechanisms are engaged.

4.1.19.1.4. Pentagon Police Department shall maintain a written Standard Operating Procedure detailing the use and staffing of lock-down doors that is acceptable to PFPA and OPFM.

4.1.20. Fire doors shall not be secured in the open position at any time and shall be self-closing and self-latching.

4.1.21. In any building of low or ordinary hazard contents or where approved by the OPFM, fire doors shall be permitted to be automatic-closing, provided that the following criteria are met:

4.1.21.1. Upon release of the hold-open mechanism, the fire door becomes self-closing.

4.1.21.2. The automatic releasing mechanism or medium is activated by the operation of approved smoke detectors installed in accordance with the requirements for smoke detectors for door release service in NFPA 72. Fire door release shall also be achieved by activation of the building automatic sprinkler or fire detection system in the same fire zone as the held-open fire door.

4.1.21.3. Upon loss of power to the hold-open device, the hold-open mechanism is released and the fire door becomes self-closing.

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4.1.21.4. The release by means of smoke detection of one fire door in a stair enclosure results in closing all doors serving that stair.

4.1.22. Open space within the exit enclosure shall not be used for any purpose that has the potential to interfere with egress.

4.1.23. *The width of any means of egress, unless otherwise provided for in NFPA 101, shall be a minimum of 36 in. The minimum width of a corridor or passageway shall be 44 in.

4.1.24. Exits shall be located and exit access shall be arranged so that exits are readily accessible at all times.

4.1.25. Exit access and exit doors shall be designed and arranged to be clearly recognizable.

Hangings or draperies shall not be placed over exit doors or located so that they conceal or obscure any exit.

4.1.26. Illumination of means of egress shall be continuous during the time that the conditions of occupancy require that the means of egress be available for use.

4.1.27. Required emergency lighting systems shall be tested in accordance NFPA 101. Testing of emergency lighting systems shall be conducted by Building Management or their designee.

4.1.28. Exits, other than main exterior exit doors that obviously and clearly are identifiable as exits, shall be marked by an approved sign that is readily visible from any direction of exit access.

4.1.29. Access to exits shall be marked by approved, readily visible signs in all cases where the exit or way to reach the exit is not readily apparent to the occupants.

4.1.30. Exit signs, other than where operations or processes require low lighting levels, shall be suitably illuminated by a reliable light source. Every sign shall be continuously illuminated.

4.1.31. Any door, passage, or stairway that is neither an exit nor a way of exit access and that is located or arranged so that it is likely to be mistaken for an exit shall be identified by a sign that reads as follows: NO EXIT.

4.2. Emergency Fire Planning

4.2.1. Each component shall provide for each component space under their control a written fire emergency and evacuation plan consisting of at least the following items:

4.2.1.1. A clear written description of the actions that all occupants shall take in a fire emergency.

4.2.1.2. A procedure for an external fire evacuation of the component area to the outside of the building and/or to internal relocation point within the building, if appropriate.

4.2.1.3. The areas designated assembly area (rally point) as assigned by the OPFM.

4.2.1.4. A personnel accountability list or system.

4.2.1.5. A plan or procedure for handling personnel that have special evacuation needs.

4.2.1.6. *An evacuation map(s) as designated by the OPFM that designates and describes the location of egress routes, areas of refuge (if any), and Assembly Areas for all occupants in an emergency.

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4.2.1.7. Any other requirements set forth for evacuation plans by PFPA.

4.2.2. The fire emergency and evacuation plan shall be permitted to be part of the Component's Emergency Evacuation Plan required by PFPA.

4.2.3. Each component shall review their fire emergency and evacuation plan by March 1st of each year and update as needed. The plan shall also be reviewed and updated when significant changes occur to the space or operation.

4.2.4. All component occupants shall be briefed on the fire emergency and evacuation plan on an annual basis or whenever the plan components change.

4.2.5. *Original plans and updates shall be submitted to the PFPA Emergency Preparedness Coordinator.

4.3. Emergency Evacuation

4.3.1. No person shall fail to evacuate when notified to do so via the fire alarm system, mass notification system, or when directed by PFPA as a result of a known or perceived emergency, unless authorized by OPFM, Building Management, or PFPA.

4.3.2. All effected persons shall evacuate using the nearest designated exits. If the nearest exits are untenable or otherwise unsafe or impassable, the nearest safe secondary designated exits shall be used.

4.3.3. All effected persons shall evacuate to their designated assembly area (aka rally point).

4.3.4. No person shall fail to leave any overcrowded premises when ordered to do so by PFPA or OPFM or other AHJ.

4.3.5. *Cleared signs shall be at the ready at each entry door within each office suite within the Pentagon and the MCC.

4.4. Evacuation Drills

4.4.1. *All occupants working at WHS managed, owned, or leased properties shall participate in an evacuation drill from their primary assigned space at least annually.

4.4.2. OPFM shall be provided with advanced notice of evacuation drills in Leased Facilities.

4.5. Evacuation for Mobility and Other Impaired Personnel and Visitors

4.5.1. Every Pentagon Reservation occupant requiring assistance during emergency evacuation conditions shall prepare an emergency evacuation plan with their immediate supervisor.

4.5.2. The senior management of each space shall be responsible for assuring that plans are completed for each individual under their charge who requires special assistance.

4.5.3. At least two 'buddies' shall be assigned to each person needing assistance.

4.5.4. Senior management is responsible for assuring that an evacuation plan is in place for visitors who enter the space who are mobility impaired.

4.5.5. The OPFM shall provide assistance in developing individual mobility impaired escape plans when requested.

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4.5.6. All special plans shall be submitted to and approved by PFPA and OPFM.

4.6. Accountability

4.6.1. In an emergency, accountability shall be in accordance with each agency’s fire evacuation plan procedures.

4.6.2. Area supervisors or other plan designated personnel shall take role at the Assembly Area to ensure that all occupants are out of the building.

4.6.3. If individuals are unaccounted for, the roll-taker shall immediately notify a PFPA representative that someone may still be in the building.

4.6.4. No person shall re-enter the building until authorized to do so by the Incident Commander or

PFPA.

4.7. Fire Reporting

4.7.1. The person discovering any unwanted fire on the Pentagon Reservation, regardless of magnitude, shall immediately dial 911 (on a networked desk phone) or 703-697-5555 (on a non-networked phone or cellphone) or by activating a fire alarm pull station.

4.7.2. The person discovering any unwanted fire in any leased facility outside of the Pentagon Reservation, regardless of magnitude, shall immediately notify the local fire department via 911.

4.7.3. Upon discovery of an unwanted fire or evidence of there having been an unwanted fire even though it has apparently been extinguished, the fire department shall be immediately notified.

4.7.4. Alarm signals initiated by fire alarm pull stations, waterflow from the automatic sprinkler system, or actuation of other fire suppression system or equipment shall be treated as fire alarms.

4.7.5. Any fire alarm signal indicated in Section 4.7.4 shall be immediately retransmitted to the public fire service communications center.

4.7.6. No person shall make, issue, post, or maintain any regulation or order, written or verbal, that would require any person to take any unnecessary delaying action prior to reporting a fire to the fire department.

4.7.7. No person shall deliberately or maliciously turn in an alarm of fire when in fact that person knows that no fire exists or had existed.

4.7.8. It shall be a violation of these regulations for any person to willfully make any false, fraudulent, misleading, or unfounded report or statement or to willfully misrepresent any fact with the intention of misleading any fire department or fire marshal personnel or that interferes with the operation of the fire department or the Office of the Pentagon Fire Marshal.

4.8. Post Fire Restoration

4.8.1. After a fire has been extinguished and the building is released by the Incident Commander, PFPA, and OSHB personnel will determine when to enter the facility, and specify any necessary protective clothing and equipment that may be required.

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4.8.2. The OPFM is responsible for investigating the cause and origin of fires on the Pentagon Reservation. Upon determination of a fire being of suspicious origin, the investigation shall be turned over to the Pentagon Police Department.

4.8.3. Upon PFPA, OSHB, and Building Management approval, the Component will coordinate salvage efforts for equipment and necessary actions to restore operations.

4.8.4. An incident investigation report shall be completed by OPFM for fire related incidents at the discretion of the PFM.

4.9. Vehicle Parking and Driving

4.9.1. All vehicles shall yield the right of way to fire trucks and emergency vehicles using flashing lights and/or sirens, until the vehicle has passed.

4.9.2. Upon receiving an alarm, Pentagon Police shall be dispatched to direct traffic and lead in emergency responders.

4.9.3. No person shall follow an emergency vehicle unless on authorized business in connection with the emergency. Vehicles shall remain a distance of 200 ft to the rear of the emergency vehicle.

4.9.4. Vehicles shall not be parked within 7 ft of either side of fire hydrants or fire department connections.

4.9.5. *Vehicles shall not be parked in the covered/enclosed areas of A&E Drive and D&E Drive except for loading and unloading for approved operations. When loading and unloading, vehicle engines shall be turned off.

4.9.6. Vehicles shall not be parked in locations that would obstruct access to fire equipment or building entry points.

4.9.7. Vehicles including self-propelled vehicles (SPVs) shall not park in any designated fire lane, in any exit or exit discharge crosswalk, in any exit passageway, or in any public corridor. SPVs may be parked in public corridors areas and sections of A&E Drive that have been approved by OPFM and PBMO.

4.9.8. SPVs shall not park or stage in D&E drive at any time.

4.9.9. *Vehicles shall not be parked along the building-side of the Center Courtyard roadway circle.

Vehicles shall not be parked within 30 ft of the Apex sidewalk entrances on either side of the roadway in the Center Courtyard roadway circle. Vehicles shall be allowed to be parked along the restaurant-side of the Center Courtyard roadway circle, exclusive of the Apex area, above.

4.9.10. Vehicles are prohibited from crossing fire hoses in use at the scene of fires unless directed by Fire Department personnel.

4.9.11. Fire lanes shall be marked as follows:

4.9.11.1. Where required by the Fire Marshal, fire apparatus access roads shall be marked with permanent NO PARKING—FIRE LANE signs. Signs shall have a minimum dimension of 12

in. wide by 18 in. high and have red letters on a white reflective background.

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4.9.11.2. Where curbs are provided, curb top and side shall be painted red, and the words, "FIRE LANE" shall be stenciled on the top and side of all red curbs at a maximum interval of 50 feet. Letters shall be 3 in. in height with a minimum 3/4 in. stroke. Alternatively, if the roadway has no curbing, a 12 in. wide red stripe with the words "FIRE LANE" in white may be painted along and parallel with the edge of the roadway. The lettering shall be 8 in. high with a 3/4 in. stroke.

4.9.11.3. If required by the Fire Marshal, surface marking for additional fire lane areas shall be marked by outlining or painting the fire lane area in red with the words "FIRE LANE" in white, with size of lettering to be not less than 12 in. in height and 3 in. stroke.

4.9.11.4. Colors used in the marking of fire lanes shall follow the Federal Standard 595C color system, 31350 Red and 17875 Insignia White.

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5.0 CONTROL OF COMBUSTIBLES & HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

5.1. Housekeeping

5.1.1. *Housekeeping, as it pertains to fire prevention, shall be the responsibility of the Component, department, or agency occupying the space.

5.1.2. *Offices, cubicles and workstations shall remain free of clutter and excessive storage of combustible materials.

5.1.3. Combustible debris, oil or paint soaked rags, trash, steel wool, scrap, and/or salvage material shall not agglomerate in, about, or under buildings or structures.

5.2. General Storage

5.2.1. Storage of combustible materials shall be orderly. Combustible materials shall not be stored in areas not intended for storage, such as aisles of office areas, electric equipment rooms, computer rooms, mechanical rooms, under stairs, etc.

5.2.2. *Wooden and plastic pallets, shall be permitted to be stored only in buildings with automatic sprinkler protection where permitted by and within the height, area, or separation distance limitations of NFPA 13.

5.2.3. No storage shall be permitted within 12 in. of light fixtures.

5.2.4. Egress access aisles within storage areas shall be maintained at a minimum of 44 in. in clear width unless specifically approved by OPFM. Storage rooms less than 400 ft2 are exempt from this requirement.

5.2.5. Solid blocks of supplies with aisles shall not exceed the following dimensions:

5.2.5.1. Hazardous items – 2,000 ft2

5.2.5.2. Items of moderate/low combustibility – 8,000 ft2

5.2.5.3. Non-combustible items - unlimited

5.2.6. Material shall not be stored in a manner that will obstruct fire alarm devices or appliances, fire extinguishers, standpipe connections, sprinkler control valves, or other firefighting equipment.

5.2.7. *Suite entry and stair vestibules shall not be used for storage.

5.2.8. Carts, furniture, or storage of any kind shall not be permitted in stairwells.

5.2.9. Enclosed, usable spaces within exit enclosures shall be prohibited, including under stairs.

Open space under any stairs shall not be used for any storage purpose.

5.3. Interior Finish

5.3.1. *Wall, floor, and ceiling interior finishes, including movable partitions, in all areas shall meet the occupancy interior finish requirements set by the NFPA 101.

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5.3.2. Tarpaulins used for the protection of open storage shall be treated with an approved fireproofing solution and shall pass an NFPA 701 test. Treatments shall be renewed as recommended by NFPA 701.

5.4. Storage, Use, and Handling of Hazardous Materials

5.4.1. Storage, use, and handling of hazardous materials shall be in accordance with NFPA 1.

5.4.2. Hazardous materials shall only be stored in designated locations and in proper containers as approved by Building Management, PFPA-CBRNE, OPFM, and OSHB.

5.4.3. *Building Management and OPFM shall be kept up-to-date relative to changes of the hazardous materials.

5.4.4. Storage of hazardous materials within the area shall be posted with signage per NFPA 704 and proper storage requirements of hazardous materials shall be met or exceeded.

5.5. Flammable and Combustible Liquids

5.5.1. General

5.5.1.1. Flammable and combustible liquids shall be stored, used, and handled in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.106 and NFPA 30.

5.5.1.2. The use, storage, or sale of flammable liquids in a quantity of 1 gal or more in any area shall require a Fire Prevention Permit by the user/occupant. Such areas shall be specifically approved and periodically inspected by OPFM.

5.5.1.3. Flammable liquids shall not be used for cleaning unless specifically approved by OPFM.

5.5.2. Spills and Disposal

5.5.2.1. All spills of flammable or combustible liquids shall be promptly reported to the BOCC (Pentagon) or BOC (Mark Center).

5.5.3. Transfer and Dispensing of Liquids

5.5.3.1. Where absolute purity of flammable or combustible liquids is essential to a process, glass or approved plastic containers may be used. The maximum allowable size of these containers shall not exceed 1 gal. Glass bottles shall be returned to a safety cabinet when not in immediate use.

5.5.3.2. Spray paint cans shall be permitted at point of use. Spray cans shall be returned to a flammable liquid storage cabinet when not in use.

5.5.4. Storage Containers

5.5.4.1. Flammable liquids shall be maintained in either the original closed container, a listed or approved portable tank, or in an Underwriters Laboratories listed or Factory Mutual approved (or equivalent) safety can.

5.5.4.2. Flammable liquids in original shipping containers shall be stored in flammable liquid storage cabinets or flammable liquid storage rooms when not in use.

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5.5.4.3. Bungs, caps, or flash arrestors, as appropriate, shall be provided for all drums, barrels, or other flammable liquid containers over 5 gal capacity when full, in use or empty.

5.5.5. Storage Cabinets

5.5.5.1. Only Factory Mutual, Underwriters Laboratories (UL), or equivalent nationally certified metal storage cabinets meeting the requirements of NFPA 30 shall be used.

5.5.5.2. All cabinets shall be appropriately labeled.

5.5.5.3. All cabinets shall have latching doors.

5.5.5.3.1. Cabinets shall be kept locked, and only authorized persons shall be permitted access to cabinets.

5.5.5.4. Cabinets used for mixing or pouring operations shall be grounded.

5.5.5.5. Containment area in cabinets shall not be used for storage of materials or containers.

5.5.6. Storage Rooms or Buildings, and Outside Areas

5.5.6.1. All proposed designs and plans for storage rooms and outside areas containing flammable liquids shall be approved by the OPFM.

5.5.6.2. All storage areas for flammable and combustible liquids shall be inspected regularly with a frequency laid down in the Pentagon’s Fire Inspection Program.

5.5.6.3. Flammable liquid storage areas shall be kept locked, and only authorized persons shall be permitted to enter.

5.5.6.4. To prevent dangerous accumulation of static electricity, a grounding system shall be installed.

5.5.6.4.1. All drums, barrels, or metal containers that are used for dispensing or receiving liquids shall be connected to the grounding system.

5.5.6.5. A minimum of one portable ABC-rated fire extinguisher shall be located outside of, but not more than 10 ft from, the door opening into a flammable liquid storage room or locker. A minimum of two portable ABC-rated fire extinguishers shall be located outside of, but not more than 10 ft from, the door opening into a flammable liquids building.

5.5.7. Control of Ignition Sources

5.5.7.1. Operations involving the heating of flammable liquids shall use indirect heating methods and provide the necessary safety controls and interlocks to prevent overheating of the liquids.

5.5.7.2. Heaters or hot plates used in laboratory exhaust hoods where flammable liquids are used shall be rated and marked explosion-proof or intrinsically safe.

5.5.7.3. All explosion-proof devices shall be direct wire with explosion proof or intrinsically safe wiring or have plugs, cords, and receptacles that are explosion proof or intrinsically safe.

5.5.7.4. All devices, plugs, and receptacles shall be listed.

5.5.7.5. Electrical extension cords are prohibited inside laboratory fume exhaust hoods where flammable liquids are used.

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5.5.7.6. Flammable liquids being heated shall never be left unattended in laboratory exhaust hoods.

5.5.7.7. Equipment having open flames, hot surfaces, or radiant heat sources shall not be located in areas where flammable or combustible liquids are used, handled, or stored.

5.5.7.8. All vessels, tanks, piping, and process equipment shall be properly drained and purged of flammable and combustible liquids prior to performing maintenance operations.

5.5.7.9. Smoking is prohibited near any shipping/receiving area or any area where flammable liquids are stored, handled, or used. Suitable “No Smoking” signs shall be posted where smoking is prohibited.

5.5.7.10. All electrical equipment installed or used where flammable vapors exist or can accumulate shall be approved and rated for use in those types of atmospheres. Flashlights, electric lanterns, and other portable electrical/electronic devices used within areas for the handling of flammable liquids shall be the type listed by Underwriters Laboratory (UL) for use in hazardous areas.

5.5.7.11. *NFPA 70 Article 500 for Classified Locations, Classes I, II, and III, Divisions 1 and 2 shall serve as the basis to classify locations and to set the minimum requirements for electrical protection

5.5.7.12. Explosion proof electrical lighting shall be the only means used for illumination in areas where flammable liquids, vapors, fumes, dust, or gases are present.

5.5.7.13. All tanks, hoses, and containers shall be kept in continuous metallic contact with an approved grounding device while flammable liquids are being poured or transferred.

5.5.8. Training

5.5.8.1. Employees and contractors required to handle or store flammable or combustible liquids shall be trained in the procedures and safety measures required for safe handling and storage of flammable and combustible liquids prior to initial assignment and annually thereafter.

5.6. Explosive Materials

5.6.1. Handling, using, and storage of explosive materials, including fireworks, shall comply with 32CFR234, Conduct on the Pentagon Reservation, and NFPA requirements.

5.6.2. Signs shall be posted in areas used for the storage and handling of explosive materials and shall be specifically approved periodically by OSHB, OPFM, and Building Management.

5.6.3. Outdoor fireworks shall not be allowed within 1500 ft of any Pentagon Facility without approval by Building Management, PFPA, and OPFM. Pyrotechnic displays are prohibited within the Pentagon Center Courtyard unless specifically approved by PBMO, PFPA, and

OPFM.

5.6.4. Indoor pyrotechnics are prohibited within any WHS owned or leased facility.

5.7. Radioactive Materials

5.7.1. *Components of areas that may contain radioactive materials shall notify the PFPA CBRNE Directorate, and solicit the involvement of OPFM to institute applicable precautions and develop a proper emergency pre-plan.

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5.7.2. The fire department shall be made cognizant of the location and recommended procedures required to extinguish fires that may involve radioactive materials by the owners of the materials.

5.7.3. In the event of a fire involving radioactive material, the Pentagon Police shall notify the fire department and the custodian of the radioactive materials immediately. PFPA CBRNE will issue the necessary instructions to minimize contamination.

5.8. Miscellaneous Fire Prevention Precautions

5.8.1. *Where the accumulation of dust and lint is possible, it shall be inspected and…