SAFETY FROM FIRE

FIRE SAFETY   refers to precautions that are taken to prevent or reduce the likelihood of a fire that may result in death, injury, or property damage, alert those in a structure to the presence of a fire in the event one occurs, better enable those threatened by a fire to survive, or to reduce the damage caused by a fire. Fire safety measures include those that are planned during the construction of a building or implemented in structures that are already standing, and those that are taught to occupants of the building   .       
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Would you know what to do if a fire started in your home? Would your kids? Take the time now to review fire safety facts and tips so your family will be prepared in the event of a fire emergency in your home.

FIRE SAFETY MEASURES   :

·          Building a facility in accordance with the version of the local building code.

·          Maintaining a facility and conducting  yourself  in accordance with the provisions of the fire code. This is based on the occupants and operators of the building being aware of the applicable regulations and advice.

  Examples of these include:

             §     Not exceeding the maximum occupancy within any part of the  Building.

             §     Maintaining proper fire exits and exit signage (e.g., exit  pointing to them that can function in a power failure)

             §    Placing and maintaining fire extinguishers   in easily access places.

       §    Properly storing/using, hazardous materials that may be needed inside the building for storage or operational requirements (such as solvents in spray booths.

        §   Prohibiting flammable   materials in certain areas of the facility.

            §    Periodically inspecting buildings for violations, issuing Orders To Comply and, potentially, prosecuting or closing buildings that are not in compliance, until the deficiencies are corrected or condemning it in

     extreme cases.

            §    Maintaining fire alarm systems for detection and warning of fire.

          §   Obtaining and maintaining a complete inventory of  firestops  .

and  users of the building to avoid obvious mistakes, such as the propping.

            §   Maintaining a high level of training and awareness of occupants  and open fire doors

            §   Ensuring that spray fireproofing remains undamaged.

           §    Conduct  fire drills at regular intervals throughout the year.

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