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Fire safety is a component of Building Safety. It concerns safety measures to prevent the effects of fires and is the result of proper use of fire protection measures.
Some elements include:
- Having built a facility in accordance with the version of the local building code that was in effect at the time a building permit was applied for.
- Maintaining a facility and conducting oneself in accordance with the provisions of the fire code, from the moment that the building was occupied. This is based on thorough knowledge of the code by the owner and ensuring that the occupants and operators of the building are fully aware of the currently applicable regulations, including supplementary documents that may be applicable, which are referenced in the fire code, such as, as an example, NFPA13 or NFPA96. Examples of such lawful conduct include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Not exceeding the maximum occupancy listing for any part of the building (Making sure that an area isn't so full of people that they can't all get out quickly in an emergency).
- Maintaining proper fire exits and proper signage of them (e.g., exit signs pointing to them that can function in a power failure)
- Placing and maintaining fire extinguishers and fire alarms in easily accessible places.
- Properly storing/using, and/or banning of flammable materials that may be needed inside the building for storage or operational requirements (such as solvents in spray booths).
- Routinely inspecting public buildings for violations, issuing Orders To Comply and, potentially, prosecuting or closing buildings that are not in compliance, until the violations are corrected or condemning it in extreme cases.
- Installing and maintaining fire alarm control panels for quick detection and warning of fire.
- Obtaining and maintaining a complete inventory of firestops.
- Ensuring that all spray fireproofing remains undamaged.
- Maintaining a high level of training and awareness of occupants and users of the building to avoid obvious mistakes, such as the propping open of fire doors.
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