Fire Safety Tips

A typical fire safety code includes administrative sections about rule-making

and enforcement process, and other substantive sections dealing with fire suppression equipment, particular hazards such as containers and transportation for combustible materials, and specific rules for hazardous occupancies, industrial processes, and exhibitions.

Each section may lay out the requirements for obtaining permits, and specific precautions required to remain in compliance with a permit. For example, a fireworks exhibition may require an application to be filed by a state-licensed pyrotechnician, providing the information necessary for the issuing authority to determine whether the safety requirements can be met. Furthermore, once a permit is issued, the same authority (or another delegated authority) may inspect the site and monitor the safety during the exhibition, with the power to halt unapproved operations, or where unforeseen hazards arise.

Last Updated - 21st November 2005

Fire safety is a component of Building Safety.

Some elements include:

Maximum occupancy listing (Making sure that an area isn't so full of people that they can't all get out quickly in an emergency).

Fire exits and proper signage of them (e.g., Exit signs pointing to them that can function in a power failure)

Placing fire extinguishers and fire alarms in easily accessible places.

Banning of over-flammable materials for building or use.

Frequently inspecting public buildings for violations and closing it until the violation is corrected or condemn it in extreme cases.

Installing Fire alarm panels for quick detection and warning of fire.

Fire code (also Fire prevention code or Fire safety code) is a set of regulations prescribing minimum requirements to prevent fire and explosion hazards arising from storage, handling, or use of dangerous materials, or from other specific hazardous conditions. Fire safety code supplements building code, which includes construction requirements to minimize fire spread and to provide for safe fire exits. Although it may address similar issues, fire safety code is aimed primarily at preventing fires in the first place, including outside of buildings, and that necessary training and equipment will be on hand.

Fire Escape Planning and Practice

Home Escape Planning:

If a fire broke out in the middle of the night, would you and your family be able to escape safely? Developing and practicing a home fire escape plan is the key to survival.
The elements of an effective home fire escape plan include the following:

Two ways out of each room

Unobstructed and easy-to-use exits

A meeting place outside

A posted emergency phone number for the fire department

Practicing the plan at least twice a year with every member of the household

Office Fire Safety
Would you know what to do if there was a fire in your office building?

Plan Ahead
All employees should:

Know the location of the nearest fire alarm, know how to use it, and be familiar with the sound it makes.

Learn the location of two exits from all work areas.

Always participate in workplace fire drills.

Post the fire department's emergency phone number on or near the telephone.

Count the doors or desks between your work areas and the nearest exit. During a fire, it may be necessary to escape in the dark.

Be sure that someone in authority knows if you have any temporary or permanent disability that could delay your escape, work with them and your local fire department to develop appropriate procedures to protect you in a fire.

When fire strikes.

Sound the alarm and call the fire department, even if the fire appears small.

Leave quickly, closing doors as you go to contain fire and smoke.

If you encounter smoke or flame during your escape, use another exit. Since heat and smoke rise, cleaner and cooler air will be near the floor. If you must exit through smoke, crawl on your hands and knees toward your exit, keeping your head in the "safety zone" one to two feet (30 - 60 centimeters) above the floor.

Test doors before you open them. Kneel at the door; reach up as high as you can and touch the door, the knob, the space between the door and its frame with the back of your hand. If the door is warm, use another escape route. If the door is cool, open it slowly and be prepared to slam it shut if smoke or heat rushes in.

Follow the directions of fire and security personnel. Once outside, move away from the building, out of the way of firefighters, and stay out until the fire department says you may go back in.

If you cannot escape safely or if you're instructed to stay where you are, be calm and protect yourself.

If possible, go to a room with an outside window and a telephone, closing all doors between you and the fire.

Use duct tape or stuff the crack around the door with towels, rags, or bedding and cover vents to keep the smoke out of the room.

If there's a telephone in the room where you're trapped, call the fire department emergency number and tell them exactly where you are. Do this even if you can see fire trucks from your window.

Wait at a window and signal for help with a flashlight beam, if you have one, or by waving a sheet or other light-colored cloth.

If possible, open the window at the top and bottom to allow fresh air in, but close it quickly if smoke from outside comes in. Do not break the window.

Be patient. Rescuing all occupants may take several hours.

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