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INTRODUCTION

he Fire Safety Program was implemented to protect faculty, staff, students, visitors, contractors, he Fire Safety Program was implemented to protect faculty, staff, students, visitors, contractors, property and assets of Florida Atl

property and assets of Florida Atlantic University (FAU). antic University (FAU). The Fire Safety Manual serves as a The Fire Safety Manual serves as a guideguide for establishing and maintaining

for establishing and maintaining fire safety conditions at the Unifire safety conditions at the University. versity. FAU is under the jurisdiction of FAU is under the jurisdiction of the office of the Florida State Fire Marshal (SFM), which has the authority to enter FAU or any the office of the Florida State Fire Marshal (SFM), which has the authority to enter FAU or any state-owned property to conduct an inspection or investigation. Although the Fire Safety inspections are owned property to conduct an inspection or investigation. Although the Fire Safety inspections are primarily conducted by the office of the SFM, the University Fire Safety Coordinator also makes regular primarily conducted by the office of the SFM, the University Fire Safety Coordinator also makes regular

inspections at all the facilities of FAU

inspections at all the facilities of FAU and and works and interacts wworks and interacts with the University ith the University community. Thecommunity. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) are the primary standards used in the development of this Manual. Any area not specifically (OSHA) are the primary standards used in the development of this Manual. Any area not specifically covered may be referenced in

covered may be referenced in one of the above standards and one of the above standards and will apply as necessary.will apply as necessary.

IMPLEMENTATION

he University Safety Committee (USC) was established by the President to guard the health and he University Safety Committee (USC) was established by the President to guard the health and

safety of all students, faculty, staff, visit

safety of all students, faculty, staff, visitors and the environment. ors and the environment. The purpose of the USC is toThe purpose of the USC is to provide a forum for and to f

provide a forum for and to facilitate the interaction between and with the University community regardingacilitate the interaction between and with the University community regarding the identification and resolution of safety-related issues, including fire safety.

the identification and resolution of safety-related issues, including fire safety. The USC was also formedThe USC was also formed to discover, analyze, and propose solutions to hazardous situations and subsequently advise EH&S and to discover, analyze, and propose solutions to hazardous situations and subsequently advise EH&S and Administration on

Administration on corrective measures. corrective measures. The USC meets The USC meets at least evat least every three moery three months or whnths or whenever enever necessary.

necessary. Various sub-comVarious sub-committees, such mittees, such as the Fire as the Fire Safety CommSafety Committee, meet whittee, meet when conditions en conditions or or incidents require. The areas represented on the Committee include the following:

incidents require. The areas represented on the Committee include the following:

Environmental Health and Safety Environmental Health and Safety University Police University Police University Advancement University Advancement Academic Affairs Academic Affairs

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COMPLIANCE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ue to the danger of injury or death from fire-related emergencies, faculty, staff, students and ue to the danger of injury or death from fire-related emergencies, faculty, staff, students and contractors must comply with this program. Any hazardous or emergency situation must be contractors must comply with this program. Any hazardous or emergency situation must be reported to the proper authorities. Failure to do so could result in the possible loss of life and reported to the proper authorities. Failure to do so could result in the possible loss of life and property. Persons who knowingly and/or willingly violate the provisions of this program may be subject property. Persons who knowingly and/or willingly violate the provisions of this program may be subject to disciplinary action. The responsibility for campus fire prevention rests on all levels of the University to disciplinary action. The responsibility for campus fire prevention rests on all levels of the University and are outlined as follows:

and are outlined as follows:

RESPONSIBLITIES RESPONSIBLITIES

The President of the University The President of the University

As the chief executive, has ultimate responsibility for establishing and maintaining environmental As the chief executive, has ultimate responsibility for establishing and maintaining environmental health and safety programs for the University, and provides continuing support for the Fire Safety health and safety programs for the University, and provides continuing support for the Fire Safety Program.

Program.

Vice-Presidents, Deans, Chairs, and Directors Vice-Presidents, Deans, Chairs, and Directors

These administrators are responsible for enforcing fire safety programs in areas under their These administrators are responsible for enforcing fire safety programs in areas under their control, and providing assistance to EH&S in conducting safety inspections, correcting violations, control, and providing assistance to EH&S in conducting safety inspections, correcting violations, and implementing fire prevention and evacuation policies.

and implementing fire prevention and evacuation policies.

Supervisors Supervisors

Supervisors must brief employees on the specific hazards of their work area, on fire reporting and Supervisors must brief employees on the specific hazards of their work area, on fire reporting and evacuation plans, and fire extinguisher locations.

evacuation plans, and fire extinguisher locations.

Employees Employees

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• Acts as liaison to other local Acts as liaison to other local and state regulatory agencies.and state regulatory agencies.

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• Assists and advises University departments on allowable quantities of Assists and advises University departments on allowable quantities of flammable materials inflammable materials in

storage and compatibility issues. storage and compatibility issues.

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• Monitors fire detection and fire suppression systems.Monitors fire detection and fire suppression systems.

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• Develops and publicizes university fire policy.Develops and publicizes university fire policy.

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• Serves on the University Safety Committee.Serves on the University Safety Committee.

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• Conducts emergency evacuation exercises.Conducts emergency evacuation exercises.

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• Provides fire safety education and training.Provides fire safety education and training.

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• Participates in the design of fParticipates in the design of fire detection and alarm system standards.ire detection and alarm system standards.

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• Participates in the design, construction, and Participates in the design, construction, and renovation of buildings.renovation of buildings.

Physical Plant Physical Plant

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• Inspects, tests, and maintains fire detection and Inspects, tests, and maintains fire detection and suppression systems.suppression systems.

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• Inspects and tests emergency exit signs and lighting.Inspects and tests emergency exit signs and lighting.

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• Participates on University Fire Safety Committee.Participates on University Fire Safety Committee.

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• Develops fire suppression and detection system specifications.Develops fire suppression and detection system specifications.

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• Participates on University Fire Safety Committee.Participates on University Fire Safety Committee.

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• Ensures Life Safety Code Compliance for new and renovated buildings.Ensures Life Safety Code Compliance for new and renovated buildings.

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• Executes fire code corrections that require Capital Outlay funding.Executes fire code corrections that require Capital Outlay funding.

Contractors Contractors

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• Comply with Comply with local, state, and federal safety local, state, and federal safety standards. standards. If the contractor If the contractor has an establishedhas an established

program that meets or exceeds FAU policy

program that meets or exceeds FAU policy, it may be used , it may be used on the job site. on the job site. If the contractor If the contractor has not such prog

has not such program, FAU policies ram, FAU policies may be may be mandated. mandated. The more restrictive The more restrictive requirementsrequirements will apply.

will apply.

FIRE PREVENTION MEASURES

t is of the utmost importance to

t is of the utmost importance to be aware of conditions that may be aware of conditions that may cause a fire emergency and therebycause a fire emergency and thereby endanger the safety of occupants in

endanger the safety of occupants in the workplace and the residence halls. the workplace and the residence halls. The major causes of The major causes of fire at the workplace include overloaded electrical outlets and extension cords, misuse of space heaters, fire at the workplace include overloaded electrical outlets and extension cords, misuse of space heaters, mishandling of flammables, improper storage of combustibles, unsupervised cooking, and improper mishandling of flammables, improper storage of combustibles, unsupervised cooking, and improper disposal of smoking material

disposal of smoking materials on campus grounds. s on campus grounds. Implementing fire prevention measures Implementing fire prevention measures is the key inis the key in an attempt to insure one’s personal safety and the safety of roommates, officemates, and friends. an attempt to insure one’s personal safety and the safety of roommates, officemates, and friends. In In cooperation with EH&S, building officials should do the

cooperation with EH&S, building officials should do the following:following:

Prevention Measures Prevention Measures

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• Make certain that a copy of the "Fire and Emergency Procedures" is posted in a conspicuousMake certain that a copy of the "Fire and Emergency Procedures" is posted in a conspicuous

location on each floor. location on each floor.

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3. Improperly Improperly used used extension extension cordscords 4.

4. Improperly Improperly used used appliancesappliances

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• Forbid the use of candles or any other open-flame devices for any purpose in the UniversityForbid the use of candles or any other open-flame devices for any purpose in the University

buildings. buildings.

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• Respect the "No Smoking Policy" in all FAU facilities.Respect the "No Smoking Policy" in all FAU facilities.

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• Enforce all Florida Atlantic University safety regulations. If there Enforce all Florida Atlantic University safety regulations. If there are questions, contact EH&S.are questions, contact EH&S.

Housekeeping Housekeeping

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• Fire doors must be kept closed at all times unless they are held open by an approved deviceFire doors must be kept closed at all times unless they are held open by an approved device

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connected to the fire alarm system.larm system.

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• Exits, stairways and passageways leading to and from exits must be kept free of obstructions atExits, stairways and passageways leading to and from exits must be kept free of obstructions at

all times. Furnishings, decorations, combustible objects, or flammables must not block exits, all times. Furnishings, decorations, combustible objects, or flammables must not block exits, access to exits, or any means of egress. Dispose of all trash as soon as possible in trashcans or access to exits, or any means of egress. Dispose of all trash as soon as possible in trashcans or dumpsters. Waste materials must never be piled

dumpsters. Waste materials must never be piled in corridors or stairwells while awaiting removal.in corridors or stairwells while awaiting removal.

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• Flammable and combustible materials should be present in the work area only in the quantitiesFlammable and combustible materials should be present in the work area only in the quantities

required for the day’s job.

required for the day’s job. These materials must be These materials must be placed in an approved storage placed in an approved storage area at the endarea at the end of each day.

of each day.

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• Materials must not obstruct sprinkler head or be piled around fire extinguishers, fire alarm pullMaterials must not obstruct sprinkler head or be piled around fire extinguishers, fire alarm pull

stations, or sprinkler and stand pipe control values. To obtain proper distribution of water from stations, or sprinkler and stand pipe control values. To obtain proper distribution of water from sprinklers, a minimum of 18 inches of clear

sprinklers, a minimum of 18 inches of clear space is required below sprinkler deflectors.space is required below sprinkler deflectors.

Electrical Wiring and Appliances Electrical Wiring and Appliances

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FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION AND TRAINING

ducating and training the University community is a vital component of the fire safety program. ducating and training the University community is a vital component of the fire safety program. This section has been designed to address these issues and should be used as a resource for all This section has been designed to address these issues and should be used as a resource for all employees and students. The goal of EH&S is to e

employees and students. The goal of EH&S is to educate and train staff, faculty, residence hall assistants,ducate and train staff, faculty, residence hall assistants, and student clubs and organizations in the following areas:

and student clubs and organizations in the following areas:

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Fire prevention and safety measures.Fire prevention and safety measures.

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Proper use of fire equipment.Proper use of fire equipment.

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Fire drill and emergency evacuation procedures.Fire drill and emergency evacuation procedures.

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Dangers of tampering with safety equipment and failing to respond to safety proceDangers of tampering with safety equipment and failing to respond to safety proce dures.dures.

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Detection and reporting of fire and safety hazards.Detection and reporting of fire and safety hazards. Fire Safety Training

Fire Safety Training

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Fire reporting and fire drill evacuation procedures - this type of training is site specific sinceFire reporting and fire drill evacuation procedures - this type of training is site specific since various buildings have different reporting and evacuation procedures.

various buildings have different reporting and evacuation procedures.

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Proper use of fire extinguishers.Proper use of fire extinguishers.

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Fire prevention and safety measures.Fire prevention and safety measures.

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Evacuation Evacuation

The primary concern in the event of a fire is to evacuate everyone from the building as quickly The primary concern in the event of a fire is to evacuate everyone from the building as quickly and safely as possible. In order to accomplish this, occupants must be prepared in advance for a and safely as possible. In order to accomplish this, occupants must be prepared in advance for a quick and orderly evacuation. Evacuations must be practiced periodically in order to get used to quick and orderly evacuation. Evacuations must be practiced periodically in order to get used to the procedures.

the procedures.

Fire Drills Fire Drills

EH&S conducts fire drills in all University buil

EH&S conducts fire drills in all University buildings as required by State lawdings as required by State law. . Before the drill isBefore the drill is held, Florida Atlantic University’s Police Department and other monitoring companies will be held, Florida Atlantic University’s Police Department and other monitoring companies will be notified in advance of the

notified in advance of the time and location time and location of the drill. of the drill. Following each drill, Following each drill, the person inthe person in charge of administering the drill must complete a Fire Drill Report.

charge of administering the drill must complete a Fire Drill Report.

Fire Safety Inspections and Corrective Actions

State Fire Marshal State Fire Marshal

All University buildings are inspected annually by the State Fire Marshal to ensure they comply All University buildings are inspected annually by the State Fire Marshal to ensure they comply with all applicable State Fire Codes. All fire code deficiencies identified are subsequently noted with all applicable State Fire Codes. All fire code deficiencies identified are subsequently noted in a detailed report and forwarded to Environmental Health and Safety to coordinate corrective in a detailed report and forwarded to Environmental Health and Safety to coordinate corrective actions.

actions.

Environmental Health and Safety Environmental Health and Safety

EH&S performs periodic fire safety inspections of campus facilities, and ensures buildings EH&S performs periodic fire safety inspections of campus facilities, and ensures buildings comply with state fire codes and are safe for occupancy. EH&S also assists the State Fire Marshal comply with state fire codes and are safe for occupancy. EH&S also assists the State Fire Marshal by conducting follow-up inspections to evaluate the status of corrective actions. EH&S facilitates by conducting follow-up inspections to evaluate the status of corrective actions. EH&S facilitates

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EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURES

he purpose of the Emergency Evacuation Procedures is to establish minimum requirements that will he purpose of the Emergency Evacuation Procedures is to establish minimum requirements that will provide a reasonable degree of life safety from fire and similar emergencies in Florida Atlantic provide a reasonable degree of life safety from fire and similar emergencies in Florida Atlantic University (FAU) bui

University (FAU) buildings and structures. ldings and structures. The Emergency Evacuation The Emergency Evacuation Procedures will be Procedures will be utilized toutilized to evacuate all occupants regardless o

evacuate all occupants regardless of the type of emergency. f the type of emergency. Failure to leave the buildiFailure to leave the building when a fireng when a fire evacuation alarm is sounding is a violation of State law.

evacuation alarm is sounding is a violation of State law.

GENERAL GENERAL

A fire emergency exists whenever: A fire emergency exists whenever:

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• A building fire A building fire evacuation alarm is evacuation alarm is sounding. sounding. ((Campus buildinCampus buildings will be gs will be immediately and totallyimmediately and totally

evacuated whenever the building fire

evacuated whenever the building fire alarm is sounding.)alarm is sounding.)

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• There is presence of There is presence of smoke, or the odor of burning.smoke, or the odor of burning.

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• An uncontrolled fire, or imminent fire hazard An uncontrolled fire, or imminent fire hazard occurs in any building or area of occurs in any building or area of the campus.the campus.

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• There is a spontaneous or abnormal heating of any material, an uncontrolled release of combustibleThere is a spontaneous or abnormal heating of any material, an uncontrolled release of combustible

or toxic gas or other material,

or toxic gas or other material, or a flammable liquid spill.or a flammable liquid spill.

When a fire emergency exists, an individual will accomplish, or attempt to accomplish, the following When a fire emergency exists, an individual will accomplish, or attempt to accomplish, the following actions:

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• Activate fire alarm system located along exit routes.Activate fire alarm system located along exit routes.

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• If possible, assist If possible, assist non-ambulatory non-ambulatory occupants to areas occupants to areas of refuge, or tof refuge, or to ground lo ground level exits. evel exits. (All(All

members of the University Community are responsible, within the limits of their abilities, to assist members of the University Community are responsible, within the limits of their abilities, to assist those individuals requiring

those individuals requiring assistance prior to, during, or after an emergencyassistance prior to, during, or after an emergency. . Normally, assistance isNormally, assistance is in the form of notifying emergency workers of the location of these individuals or by actually in the form of notifying emergency workers of the location of these individuals or by actually providing guidance to safe areas. [Presidential Me

providing guidance to safe areas. [Presidential Memorandum #56])morandum #56])

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• Remain at a safe location at least 100 feet away from the building until instructed to re-enter by theRemain at a safe location at least 100 feet away from the building until instructed to re-enter by the

City Fire Department, University Fire Safety Officer,

City Fire Department, University Fire Safety Officer, or other emergency personnel.or other emergency personnel.

INDIVIDUALS REQUIRING ASSISTANCE

ndividuals requiring assistance should proceed to the nearest stairway and request assistance from ndividuals requiring assistance should proceed to the nearest stairway and request assistance from

other evacuees.

other evacuees. Do not obstruct the stairway or door leading to the stairwayDo not obstruct the stairway or door leading to the stairway. . If If the the locationlocation becomes unsafe, move to a different exit stairway and call for help until rescued.

becomes unsafe, move to a different exit stairway and call for help until rescued.

It is suggested that people with disabilities prepare for emergencies in advance by learning the locations It is suggested that people with disabilities prepare for emergencies in advance by learning the locations of exit corridors and exit stairways, by planning an escape route, and by showing a classmate, co-worker, of exit corridors and exit stairways, by planning an escape route, and by showing a classmate, co-worker, or instructor how to assist him/her in case of an emergency.

or instructor how to assist him/her in case of an emergency. Individuals with speech imIndividuals with speech impairment shouldpairment should carry a whistle or have other m

carry a whistle or have other means of attracting attentioneans of attracting attention. . All exit corridors and All exit corridors and stairways are markedstairways are marked with exit signs and are protected w

with exit signs and are protected with self-closing ith self-closing fire rated doors. fire rated doors. These are the safest areas during These are the safest areas during anan emergency.

emergency. Rescue personnel will check all exit stairwRescue personnel will check all exit stairways first for trapped persons.ays first for trapped persons.

Ways to help individuals who require assistance Ways to help individuals who require assistance

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 Become familiar with the individuals who require assistance in Become familiar with the individuals who require assistance in your area.your area.

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 Inform hearing impaired/deaf persons when a fire evacuation alaInform hearing impaired/deaf persons when a fire evacuation ala rm is sounding.rm is sounding.

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 Assist visually impaired/blind persons to an exit stairway.Assist visually impaired/blind persons to an exit stairway.

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• To detect technical problems with the Fire To detect technical problems with the Fire Alarm Equipment.Alarm Equipment.

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• To gauge whether or not persons evacuate To gauge whether or not persons evacuate the building as legally required.the building as legally required.

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• To check if fire protection eTo check if fire protection equipment, such as fire doors, is quipment, such as fire doors, is being used properly.being used properly.

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• To gauge how long it takes to evacuate each building, and which eTo gauge how long it takes to evacuate each building, and which e xits are generally used.xits are generally used.

General Fire Drill Procedures General Fire Drill Procedures

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1. Fire drills Fire drills are arranged are arranged and superviand supervised by sed by the Uthe University niversity Fire Safety Fire Safety Officer, or Officer, or representative, witrepresentative, withh the cooperation of Building Supervisors and the Police

the cooperation of Building Supervisors and the Police Department.Department.

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2. The date The date and tiand time wme will be ill be scheduled when scheduled when most most occupants are occupants are in tin the buildinghe building..

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3. The UnivThe University Fire ersity Fire Safety Officer Safety Officer will inform will inform Campus Police Campus Police of the of the exact times exact times the alarm the alarm will bewill be pulled for the drill.

pulled for the drill.

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4. The The University University Fire Fire Safety Safety Officer Officer will will activate activate the the fire fire alarm.alarm.

WHEN THE EVACUATION ALARM SOUNDS, “EVERYONE MUST LEAVE THE WHEN THE EVACUATION ALARM SOUNDS, “EVERYONE MUST LEAVE THE BUILDING

BUILDING

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5. After evacuation After evacuation occupants shall occupants shall proceed to proceed to a pre-determined a pre-determined location and location and wait for wait for the instruction the instruction of of emergency personnel to re-enter.

emergency personnel to re-enter.

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6. The UnivThe University Fire ersity Fire Safety Officer Safety Officer shall silence shall silence and reset and reset the panel the panel when evwhen everyone has eryone has evacuated theevacuated the building.

building.

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MEANS OF EGRESSES

ooking at the typical causes of

ooking at the typical causes of fire deaths, blocked exits are fire deaths, blocked exits are probably the most preventable and theprobably the most preventable and the one most likely to result in criminal negligence charges. We have a very definite responsibility to one most likely to result in criminal negligence charges. We have a very definite responsibility to provide a safe environment to anyone working, learning or attending events within a building. It is provide a safe environment to anyone working, learning or attending events within a building. It is

therefore essential that there is access for quick evacuation during an emergency.

therefore essential that there is access for quick evacuation during an emergency. The following fireThe following fire safety requirements must be strictly observed with regard to means of egresses

safety requirements must be strictly observed with regard to means of egresses..

Fire Safety Requirements for Fire Doors, Corridors, Egress Routes and Exit Doors Fire Safety Requirements for Fire Doors, Corridors, Egress Routes and Exit Doors

Fire/Smoke Doors Fire/Smoke Doors

Two of the most important functions of doors in terms of life safety are to act as a barrier to fire and Two of the most important functions of doors in terms of life safety are to act as a barrier to fire and smoke and to serve as components in a

smoke and to serve as components in a means of egress.means of egress.

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1. Fire Fire and and smoke smoke rated rated doors doors shall shall not not be be blocked blocked open.open.

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2. The The self-closing self-closing devices devices shall shall not not be be disconnected disconnected or or rendered rendered inoperable.inoperable.

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3. For For special special situations situations that that the the door door must must be be held held open open for for movement movement of of furniture, furniture, equipment equipment or or other large size items, the person responsible for the move will provide an individual at the door other large size items, the person responsible for the move will provide an individual at the door to ensure the door is not

to ensure the door is not left open, if the building is evacuated.left open, if the building is evacuated.

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4. Door Door chocks chocks or or foot foot stops stops may may not not be be installed installed on on any any fire fire rated rated door. door. Also, Also, furniture, furniture, appliances,appliances, etc., may not be used to hold the

etc., may not be used to hold the door open.door open.

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5. Doors Doors that that need need to to be be left left open open for for high high traffic traffic areas areas or or for for visual visual security, security, may may be be authorized authorized byby EH&S.

EH&S. If authorized, the door wIf authorized, the door will require an automatic mill require an automatic magnetic release device installed whagnetic release device installed whichich will release the door when a

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Minimum widths Minimum widths

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• Minimum widths (which increase according to the number of people) range from twenty-eightMinimum widths (which increase according to the number of people) range from twenty-eight

inches between desks to forty-four inches for corridors. inches between desks to forty-four inches for corridors.

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• Furniture, artwork, wall hangings, statues, etc. which protrude from the walls must not obstructFurniture, artwork, wall hangings, statues, etc. which protrude from the walls must not obstruct

the minimum width, nor present a tripping, injury or other

the minimum width, nor present a tripping, injury or other safety hazard.safety hazard.

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• Minimum aisle widths must be maintained at all times.Minimum aisle widths must be maintained at all times.

Protrusions Protrusions

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• Minimum ceiling height in exit passageways is seven feet six inches. Lights, decorations, signs,Minimum ceiling height in exit passageways is seven feet six inches. Lights, decorations, signs,

or any other items hung from the ce

or any other items hung from the ceiling may not be lower than six feet eiling may not be lower than six feet eight inches.ight inches.

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• Wires or cables hung from the ceiling must not present a safety hazard, such as snaggingWires or cables hung from the ceiling must not present a safety hazard, such as snagging

equipment being transported through the corridor. equipment being transported through the corridor.

Items Not Permitted in Corridors Items Not Permitted in Corridors

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• Flammable storage cabinets of any size.Flammable storage cabinets of any size.

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• Compressed gas bottles of any size.Compressed gas bottles of any size.

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• Carts, cabinets, shelves or other items on which combustibles or flammables are likely to beCarts, cabinets, shelves or other items on which combustibles or flammables are likely to be

stored. stored.

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• Chemicals, munitions, pyrotechnics or any other hazardous material.Chemicals, munitions, pyrotechnics or any other hazardous material.

Any item that will impede the normal or emergency flow of traffic, or will obstruct any Any item that will impede the normal or emergency flow of traffic, or will obstruct any

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Fire Lanes Fire Lanes

Fire Lanes (normally marked in red on the curb) may not be blocked at any time. This includes Fire Lanes (normally marked in red on the curb) may not be blocked at any time. This includes temporary parking

temporary parking for the purpose of for the purpose of "just dropping something "just dropping something off."off."

Emergency Access Emergency Access

Fire hydrants, fire department connections, or other emergency equipment may not be obstructed Fire hydrants, fire department connections, or other emergency equipment may not be obstructed at any time. Parking is prohibited within fifteen feet of a fire hydrant, or fire department at any time. Parking is prohibited within fifteen feet of a fire hydrant, or fire department connections.

connections.

Emergency Vehicle Response Emergency Vehicle Response

All vehicles will, when an emergency vehicle approaches from any direction, immediately pull All vehicles will, when an emergency vehicle approaches from any direction, immediately pull over to the right side of the r

over to the right side of the road to allow the vehicle to pass.oad to allow the vehicle to pass.

PUBLIC ASSEMBLY EVENTS

ersons planning events should contact the Office of Space Utilization and Analysis ersons planning events should contact the Office of Space Utilization and Analysis (OSUA) for

(OSUA) for events managemevents management procedures. ent procedures. EH&S should be EH&S should be contacted for scontacted for safetyafety requirements, clearance for public assembly events, and events that attract large crowds. requirements, clearance for public assembly events, and events that attract large crowds. Definition of Public Assembly

Definition of Public Assembly

The Fire Prevention Code defines a public assembly occupancy as follows: Assembly occupancies The Fire Prevention Code defines a public assembly occupancy as follows: Assembly occupancies include, but are not limited to, all buildings or portions of buildings used for gathering together 50 or include, but are not limited to, all buildings or portions of buildings used for gathering together 50 or more persons for such purposes as deliberation, worship, entertainment, eating, drinking, amusement, or more persons for such purposes as deliberation, worship, entertainment, eating, drinking, amusement, or awaiting transportation (NFPA Life Safety Code).

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Indoor Events Indoor Events

The events coordinator must:

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1. Become familiar Become familiar with the with the location of location of fire alarms, fire alarms, fire extinguishers, fire extinguishers, and emergand emergency exits. ency exits. In thIn thee event of an emergency, the coordinator will pull the fire alarm, supervise evacuation of the event of an emergency, the coordinator will pull the fire alarm, supervise evacuation of the building, and call 911 from a safe

building, and call 911 from a safe location.location. 2.

2. Ensure the maximEnsure the maximum allowable occupant um allowable occupant load numbers load numbers posted inside posted inside the assembly the assembly area are notarea are not exceeded.

exceeded. 3.

3. Ensure exits Ensure exits are unobstructed are unobstructed at all at all times times during during the evthe event.ent. 4.

4. Ensure decorations Ensure decorations are in are in accordance with accordance with event event decorations gdecorations guidelines.uidelines.

Outdoor Events Outdoor Events

The events coordinator must: The events coordinator must:

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1. Provide a site Provide a site plan to EHplan to EH&S indicating &S indicating locations of locations of activities and activities and equipment, tents equipment, tents and canopies,and canopies, electrical outlets and cords, propane heaters, booths, etc. to verify that proper clearances and electrical outlets and cords, propane heaters, booths, etc. to verify that proper clearances and access are maintained.

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2. In the In the event of event of an emergency, an emergency, supervise evacuation supervise evacuation of the area of the area and call 9and call 911.11. 3.

3. Provide fire extinguishers tProvide fire extinguishers throughout the event hroughout the event site. Contact EH&S site. Contact EH&S for the type, for the type, quantity, andquantity, and placement of the fire extinguishers.

placement of the fire extinguishers.

Room Capacity Room Capacity

Information on room

Information on room capacities can be obtained from capacities can be obtained from the OSUA the OSUA or EH&S. or EH&S. The Life Safety The Life Safety CodeCode will determine the size of

will determine the size of the occupant load. the occupant load. Be aware that the Be aware that the occupant load is thoccupant load is the maximume maximum capacity based on the

capacity based on the net clear floor area. net clear floor area. Stages and other oStages and other obstructions, seating arrangembstructions, seating arrangements andents and use of tables will decrease the capacity.

use of tables will decrease the capacity. The type of event is also The type of event is also a determining factor when planninga determining factor when planning..

The following are examples of occupant load for areas that are frequently used: The following are examples of occupant load for areas that are frequently used:

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Exit Requirements Exit Requirements

The placement of stages, seats, equipment (including wiring), and security arrangements affect exits and The placement of stages, seats, equipment (including wiring), and security arrangements affect exits and access to exits.

access to exits. Exits must Exits must remain unobstructed and provremain unobstructed and provide clear access to the outide clear access to the outside at all times.side at all times. Wires or cables cannot be placed in front of exits or on steps, and must be properly taped down to the Wires or cables cannot be placed in front of exits or on steps, and must be properly taped down to the floor, or covered to avoid tripping hazards.

floor, or covered to avoid tripping hazards.

The number of exits required

The number of exits required is based on room capacity.is based on room capacity.

Number

Number of of Persons Persons Minimum Minimum No. No. of of ExitsExits

≤ ≤ 49 49 11 50-100 2 50-100 2 101-600 3 101-600 3 601 601 or or more more 44 Set-up Plans Set-up Plans

The Boca Raton campus has standard set-up plans for the gymnasium, the Live Oak Pavilion, and the The Boca Raton campus has standard set-up plans for the gymnasium, the Live Oak Pavilion, and the dining halls.

dining halls. Physical Plant and the respective facilities Physical Plant and the respective facilities maintain these plans maintain these plans and should be contand should be contacted.acted. Set-up plans for other spaces not routinely used for public assembly (including lobbies and atriums), or Set-up plans for other spaces not routinely used for public assembly (including lobbies and atriums), or any plans that are different from existing standard plans, must be approved in advance by the Office of any plans that are different from existing standard plans, must be approved in advance by the Office of the State Fire Marshal for conformance with life safety regulations.

the State Fire Marshal for conformance with life safety regulations.

Outdoor Spaces Outdoor Spaces

Enclosed open areas such as a stadium must meet the same

Enclosed open areas such as a stadium must meet the same requirements as buildings. requirements as buildings. Fenced open areasFenced open areas must have at least two exits.

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Event Decorations Event Decorations

Decorations are common factors in the spread of fire.

Decorations are common factors in the spread of fire. It is necessary to ensure that all decoraIt is necessary to ensure that all decorations used tions used meet the requirements of safety and fire resistance.

meet the requirements of safety and fire resistance.

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• Decorations cannot conceal or obstruct, in whole or part, exits, exit lights, fire alarm pull boxes,Decorations cannot conceal or obstruct, in whole or part, exits, exit lights, fire alarm pull boxes,

fire hose cabinets, fire extinguishers, sprinkler heads, smoke detectors, or other fire related items. fire hose cabinets, fire extinguishers, sprinkler heads, smoke detectors, or other fire related items.

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• All decorations used in corridors, lobbies, assembly rooms, dining rooms, classrooms and officesAll decorations used in corridors, lobbies, assembly rooms, dining rooms, classrooms and offices

must be non-combustible or flame retardant. must be non-combustible or flame retardant.

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If trees or plants (natural or artificial) are used, keep them out of corridors and away from

doorways.

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• No candles or open flame devices ar No candles or open flame devices are permitted.e permitted.

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• Do not decorate corridors with wrapping paper.Do not decorate corridors with wrapping paper.

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• Remove all decorations, wrappings and trees immediately after the Remove all decorations, wrappings and trees immediately after the event.event.

Light Decorations Light Decorations

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• Use only electric decorative lights and associated wiring for decorative lights that are UL or FMUse only electric decorative lights and associated wiring for decorative lights that are UL or FM

listed. listed.

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• Flame producing devices such as, but not limited to candles, Flame producing devices such as, but not limited to candles, may not be used.may not be used.

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• Mixing and matching ligMixing and matching lights can create a fire hazard. hts can create a fire hazard. Keep outside lights outside and Keep outside lights outside and inside lightsinside lights

inside. inside.

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should be currently registered and in good operating condition. should be currently registered and in good operating condition.

All occupants should be able to easily exit the vehicle in the event of a fire. Fire extinguishers must be All occupants should be able to easily exit the vehicle in the event of a fire. Fire extinguishers must be carried on all vehicles used to pull floats in parades. Contact EH&S for the type and quantity of fire carried on all vehicles used to pull floats in parades. Contact EH&S for the type and quantity of fire extinguishers needed.

extinguishers needed.

Open Burning Open Burning

Open burning is defined as any open/exposed flame, whether indoors or outdoors, which could cause a Open burning is defined as any open/exposed flame, whether indoors or outdoors, which could cause a potential fire hazard. Examples are bonfires, campfires, leaf burning, artwork involving flames, potential fire hazard. Examples are bonfires, campfires, leaf burning, artwork involving flames, pyrotechnics of any kind, etc.

pyrotechnics of any kind, etc. Open burning on any FAU property mOpen burning on any FAU property must be approved in writing by EH&Sust be approved in writing by EH&S after consultation with the Office of the State Fire Marshal and the City Fire Department.

after consultation with the Office of the State Fire Marshal and the City Fire Department.

Open Burning (Indoors) Open Burning (Indoors)

Open burning indoors (particularly when such burning might activate any type of fire alarm detection/ Open burning indoors (particularly when such burning might activate any type of fire alarm detection/ suppression system) is no

suppression system) is normally prohibited. rmally prohibited. Special exceptions may Special exceptions may be authorized under be authorized under the followingthe following conditions.

conditions.

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1. A A written written request request is is sent sent to to EH&S EH&S at at least least two two weeks weeks in in advance advance prior prior to to the the event.event.

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2. The The proposed proposed burning burning will will not not endanger endanger the the occupants occupants of of the the facility.facility.

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3. The The burn burn location location will will not not block block any any emergency emergency device device or or access access to to exits.exits.

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4. The The event event coordinator coordinator will will contact contact EH&S, EH&S, Campus Campus Police, Police, and and the the building building manager manager 24 24 hours hours inin advance of the event for final coordination.

advance of the event for final coordination.

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5. The The event event coordinator coordinator will will be be responsible responsible for for providing providing a a Fire Fire Watch Watch of of the the entire entire building building duringduring the time of the open burning if any safe

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5. The The event event coordinator coordinator will will be be responsible responsible for for providing providing Fire Fire Guards Guards in in the the burning burning area.area.

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6. The The event event coordinator coordinator will will contact contact EH&S, EH&S, Campus Campus Police, Police, and and occupants occupants of of adjacent adjacent buildingsbuildings 24 hours in advance prior to the event or operation for final coordination.

24 hours in advance prior to the event or operation for final coordination.

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7. The The host host will will be be responsible responsible for for complete complete extinguishing extinguishing and and removal removal of of all all materials materials used used in in thethe open burning.

open burning.

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8. A A five five to to thirty thirty minute minute watch watch will will be be made made of of the the area area to to ensure ensure there there is is no no residual residual heat heat left left in in thethe material.

material.

Fireworks Fireworks

Fireworks displays will be coordinated through EH&S, and will be authorized under the following Fireworks displays will be coordinated through EH&S, and will be authorized under the following conditions:

conditions:

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1. A A written written request request is is sent sent to to EH&S EH&S at at least least two two weeks weeks in in advance advance of of the the event.event.

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2. A A permit permit is is obtained obtained from from the the State State Fire Fire Marshal, Marshal, or or the the City City Fire Fire Department.Department.

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3. The The individual individual handling handling the the fireworks fireworks submits submits a a written written proposal proposal to to the the event’s event’s host host and and EH&SEH&S including the type of display, type and amount of materials to be used, current certification by a including the type of display, type and amount of materials to be used, current certification by a recognized agency, proof of insurance and method of transportation and storage, two weeks in recognized agency, proof of insurance and method of transportation and storage, two weeks in advance of the event for re

advance of the event for review.view.

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4. Individuals Individuals providing providing fireworks fireworks displays displays meet meet the the requirements requirements of of any any and and all all applicable applicable federal,federal, state, county, and city laws, or safety standards pertaining to licensure and permits, certificates of state, county, and city laws, or safety standards pertaining to licensure and permits, certificates of competency, and display methods.

competency, and display methods.

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11. The The maximum maximum number number of of serial serial displays displays is is 800 800 shells. shells. Free Free floating floating devices devices or or shells shells less less thanthan four inches in diameter are not permitted unless specifically approved by the Department of four inches in diameter are not permitted unless specifically approved by the Department of Environmental Health and Safety.

Environmental Health and Safety.

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12. The host of tThe host of the evhe event went will ill provide provide a Fire a Fire Guard Guard for the for the length length of of time time the the material material is is beingbeing handled.

handled.

Bonfires Bonfires

Bonfires are having a greater number of requirements placed upon them from fire safety and Bonfires are having a greater number of requirements placed upon them from fire safety and

environmental aspects. A permit from the Cit

environmental aspects. A permit from the City Fire Department is required for bonfires. y Fire Department is required for bonfires. EH&S appliesEH&S applies for the permit after a written request is received from the host two weeks prior to the event.

for the permit after a written request is received from the host two weeks prior to the event. The followingThe following requirements must be met in order to ensure

requirements must be met in order to ensure everyone’s safety.everyone’s safety.

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• Bonfires will only be permitted when climatic conditions are Bonfires will only be permitted when climatic conditions are acceptable.acceptable.

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• The bonfire location must be completely cleared (The bonfire location must be completely cleared (including grass and plants) by Physical Plant.including grass and plants) by Physical Plant.

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• Gasoline cannot be used to ignite the fGasoline cannot be used to ignite the fire.ire.

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• Fire materials must not contain treated wood, Fire materials must not contain treated wood, plastics, rubber or other plastics, rubber or other toxic producing material.toxic producing material.

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• If possible, a water hose should be available, otherwise a 4A or larger chemical extinguisher, or If possible, a water hose should be available, otherwise a 4A or larger chemical extinguisher, or

two 2A rated water extinguishers must be provided. two 2A rated water extinguishers must be provided.

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• The site must be guarded if the bonfire is not lit immediately after it is prepared to preventThe site must be guarded if the bonfire is not lit immediately after it is prepared to prevent

premature ignition by others. premature ignition by others.

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• A barrier should be constructed arA barrier should be constructed around the bonfire to keep spectators back.ound the bonfire to keep spectators back.

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• Combustible materials must be separated from other hazardous materials such as flammables,Combustible materials must be separated from other hazardous materials such as flammables,

corrosives, explosives,

corrosives, explosives, oxidizers etc. oxidizers etc. Contact EH&S for approvContact EH&S for approval of separations.al of separations.

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• Storage areas must be separated from other areas by a one-hour fire barrier with a fire rated, self-Storage areas must be separated from other areas by a one-hour fire barrier with a fire rated,

self-closing door, and be protected by fire

closing door, and be protected by fire detection and/or suppression systems.detection and/or suppression systems.

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• Stored materials must be kept at least Stored materials must be kept at least thirty-six inches from any heat source.thirty-six inches from any heat source.

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• Aisles in storage rooms must have a minimum width of twenty-eight inches to allow for Aisles in storage rooms must have a minimum width of twenty-eight inches to allow for

evacuation, and permit firefighters to gain access

evacuation, and permit firefighters to gain access to the most remote area of to the most remote area of the room.the room.

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• Storage cannot block fire extinguishers, fire alarm pull stations, emergency or exit lighting,Storage cannot block fire extinguishers, fire alarm pull stations, emergency or exit lighting,

access to evacuation routes or the exit door, emergency equipment or prevent entry of emergency access to evacuation routes or the exit door, emergency equipment or prevent entry of emergency personnel.

personnel.

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• Storage under stairs is not permitted unless the area is enclosed and protected Storage under stairs is not permitted unless the area is enclosed and protected with a one-hour firewith a one-hour fire

rated enclosure and a

rated enclosure and a detection and/or suppression system.detection and/or suppression system.

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• Doors to storage rooms may not be "propped" open at Doors to storage rooms may not be "propped" open at any time.any time.

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• Contact Property Management for proper disposal of Contact Property Management for proper disposal of surplus, obsolete and unused property.surplus, obsolete and unused property.

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• Smoking is not permitted in any storage area under any conditions.Smoking is not permitted in any storage area under any conditions.

Flammable Storage Flammable Storage

It is critical that flammables are used properly

It is critical that flammables are used properly and stored safely.and stored safely.

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• Rooms used for flammable storage must be constructed to meet the requirements for one-hour Rooms used for flammable storage must be constructed to meet the requirements for one-hour

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commodities. This also presents a different type of

commodities. This also presents a different type of hazard for fire safety and fire fighting.hazard for fire safety and fire fighting.

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• It is highly recommended that non-combustible materials be used in the construction of storageIt is highly recommended that non-combustible materials be used in the construction of storage

racks. This reduces the amount of fire spread should a fire occur. racks. This reduces the amount of fire spread should a fire occur.

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• Under no circumstances may storage of materials be closer than eighteen inches of sprinkler Under no circumstances may storage of materials be closer than eighteen inches of sprinkler

heads. heads.

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• Aisle widths in high rack storage, which also requires the use of mechanical devices such asAisle widths in high rack storage, which also requires the use of mechanical devices such as

forklifts or carts, must be of sufficient width to allow personnel evacuation if a cart is in the aisle. forklifts or carts, must be of sufficient width to allow personnel evacuation if a cart is in the aisle.

Storage of Hazardous Materials Storage of Hazardous Materials

Hazardous products may produce a substantial amount of toxic vapors, as well as react with a fire to Hazardous products may produce a substantial amount of toxic vapors, as well as react with a fire to create a fast moving or explosive situation. Storage of such materials must be strictly controlled. See create a fast moving or explosive situation. Storage of such materials must be strictly controlled. See FAU Chemical Hygiene Plan, Appendix B, “Hazardous Materials Manual.”

FAU Chemical Hygiene Plan, Appendix B, “Hazardous Materials Manual.”

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• Proper storage and handling of these Proper storage and handling of these materials will be determined by EH&S.materials will be determined by EH&S.

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• Hazardous materials may not be stored within 50 feet of Hazardous materials may not be stored within 50 feet of any open flame or heat source.any open flame or heat source.

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• Hazardous materials must not obstruct evacuation routes or be Hazardous materials must not obstruct evacuation routes or be stored under stairs.stored under stairs.

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• Hazardous materials must be stored in separate cabinets or rooms according to their reactiveHazardous materials must be stored in separate cabinets or rooms according to their reactive

properties. properties.

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Smoking is not permitted within 50 feet of a ha

Smoking is not permitted within 50 feet of a hazardous materials storage building.

zardous materials storage building.

ELECTRICAL FIRE SAFETY

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Indirect Indirect

Although the electric current through the human body may be well below the values Although the electric current through the human body may be well below the values required to cause noticeable injury, reaction to the current can result in falls from ladders or required to cause noticeable injury, reaction to the current can result in falls from ladders or scaffolds, or movement into operating machinery. Such reaction can result in serious injury scaffolds, or movement into operating machinery. Such reaction can result in serious injury or death.

or death.

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• BurnsBurns

Burns can result when a person touches electrical wiring or equipment that is improperly used or Burns can result when a person touches electrical wiring or equipment that is improperly used or maintained. Typically, such burn injuries occur on the hands, chest and face.

maintained. Typically, such burn injuries occur on the hands, chest and face.

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• Arc blastArc blast

Arc blasts occur from high amperage currents arcing through air. This abnormal current flow Arc blasts occur from high amperage currents arcing through air. This abnormal current flow (arc-blast) is initiated by contact between two energized points. This contact can be caused by (arc-blast) is initiated by contact between two energized points. This contact can be caused by persons who have an

persons who have an accident while working on energized components, or by equipment failure dueaccident while working on energized components, or by equipment failure due to fatigue or abuse. Arc blast research has recorded temperatures as high as 35,000 degrees to fatigue or abuse. Arc blast research has recorded temperatures as high as 35,000 degrees Fahrenheit. The two primary hazards associated with an arc-blast are:

Fahrenheit. The two primary hazards associated with an arc-blast are:

Explosions Explosions

Explosions occur when electricity provides a source of ignition for an explosive mixture in Explosions occur when electricity provides a source of ignition for an explosive mixture in the atmosphere. Ignition can be due to overheated conductors or equipment, or normal the atmosphere. Ignition can be due to overheated conductors or equipment, or normal arcing (sparking) at switch contacts. OSHA standards, the National Electrical Code, and arcing (sparking) at switch contacts. OSHA standards, the National Electrical Code, and related safety standards have precise requirements for electrical systems and equipment to related safety standards have precise requirements for electrical systems and equipment to prevent such occurrences.

prevent such occurrences.

Fires Fires

Electricity is one of the most common causes of fire both in the residence and in the Electricity is one of the most common causes of fire both in the residence and in the

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