...1/6 RIM SEAL FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM. FLOATING ROOF TANK (RIM SEAL) PROTECTION SYSTEM. 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION. Grishma's TANK GUARD - Floating Roof Tank protection is a fully automatic detection cum extinguishing system. The system is designed and manufactured for extremely fast detection and extinction of rim seal fires as per the International Safety Standards. 2. WORKING PRINCIPLE. To understand the complete working philosophy of the system, the system has been divided in the following sub-systems:a) Linear Heat Detection System. b) The Foam Based Extinguishing System. c) Fire Alarm Panel & Automation a) Linear Heat Detection System. The working of the UL listed & VDS Germany approved detection unit is based on the principle of rate of rise in temperature and maximum temperature beyond the pre-configured parameters, which is sensed by means of a microprocessor based intelligent evaluation unit. The Sensor element, i.e. the Stainless Steel / Copper Tube, which is in non-pressurized state (ambient pressure only) senses the rate of rise in temperature (pressure) and triggers an audio visual alarm simultaneously activating the extinguishing systems. The Advance Detection System is Decentralize and has Pre Alarm facility for early warning. Technical Specifications of ADW Linear Heat Detection System: Approved and Listed by Supply Voltage Range Sensor tube Length Sensor tube dia. (internal / external) Temperature range of the sensor tube Response Sensitivity ...
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...Quezon City PERFORMANCE OF THE BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION (BFP): CONTRIBUTIONS TO FIRE MANAGEMENT A proposal submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for PA 199.2 By: Nheo Cervantes Geofel Soriano Adviser: Vicente Mariano September 27, 2011 I. Introduction Fires are one of the few calamities of which we can prevent. Besides the efforts of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), and the passing of the Revised Fire Code or RA 9514 in 2008, fires are still one of the leading man-made disasters in the Philippines. In 2011, there had already been several fires like the incident last February 7 which left 3000 families homeless. Other than that, most establishments, most notably in Baguio, are fire safety violators (Dar, 2011). These incidents bring into question the effectiveness of the actions and programs of the BFP in terms of their response to fire emergencies. Because of this, the group decided to make a study that would assess the effectiveness of the BFP's response methods, campaigns and projects, and would try to come up with proposals that would increase the effectiveness of fire management in the country. II. The Problem The research problem of the group would focus on the Bureau of Fire Protection’s response to fire incidences in a specific area. Ideally, the BFP should be able to effectively respond to fire emergencies within five (5) minutes which would lead to faster suppression of fire incidences. But in actuality, the BFP is...
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...ABSTRACT The basic method for controlling building fires by fire departments is through the use of water, which is typically applied with manual hose lines or water monitors. This water can come from a municipal/city water supply, a private water supply, or from the fire department itself (i.e., water tenders). In order to effectively fight a fire, the water supply available must be adequate for the threat from the building and contents. The water requirements for firefighting include the rate of flow, the residual pressure required at that flow, the flow duration, and the total quantity of water required (Benfer and Scheffey, 2014). This paper aims on how to address the supply of water in cases of fire incidents in Iloilo City. It further wants to determine the status of water supply that will address the challenges encountered in cases of fire incidents in Iloilo City. This includes determining the status of installed fire hydrants in Iloilo City. Its existing number will be identified and the functionality will be tested with the assistance from the BFP personnel of Iloilo City. Other alternative sources of water used in fire suppression will also be identified and where they can be located. This paper also aims to identify other factors affecting water supply in cases of fire incidents in Iloilo City. It likewise intends to find out issues and challenges encountered during fire incidents in Iloilo City. Based on the results of the study, recommendations will be provided...
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...Construction Auditing I will be auditing the new construction site of a four story office building. The building will be closed in; meaning office spaces and hallways will be indoors. This office building will be located in a heavy traffic area in a big city. The traffic will consist of sidewalk traffic along with delivery trucks and other vehicles passing by the work site location. It will not be connected to other buildings; it will stand alone with a parking lot and parking deck. The parking deck will be four stories as well. The top floor of the parking deck will have a roof to protect people from rain and bad weather. The area of business that this office will impact will be the construction portion. The audit will make sure all members of the construction crew are working in a safe and healthy environment. This audit will include a physical inspection of all equipment used for the project including, vehicles and cranes. Other portions of items that will be inspected will be safety plans, OSHA logs, first aid station, and documentation of employee training. The vehicles will be inspected to make sure they are able to hold the proper amount of weight. It will lift beams, air conditioning units, and other items. The vehicles will also be inspected to assure the engine is up to date on all maintenance requirements. The tires will be inspected to make sure they are not in need of air or new thread. Poor thread on tires can cause vehicles to lose traction...
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...safety perspective? When a fire detection system is first commissioned it is configured around a specific building layout and occupancy patterns. If these change for any reason it is crucial to ensure that it continues to do the job it was originally designed to do, so that occupants are protected and can egress the building safely in an emergency. Changes to the way a building or a room is configured and used can go unnoticed. Take a look around the room you’re in now – what's changed from this time last year? The chances are more than you initially think, with new equipment, additional employees, storage areas and workstations. Building owners and managers should also consider what I term ‘the importance scale’. They should decide just how important things are within a building when planning changes – does the importance lie with fixtures and fittings, technology, comfort, security or life safety? Put simply, I have never come across a £500 leather executive chair and £1,000 Iroko wooden desk that can protect life and property as well as a £30 smoke detector! Is it necessary to completely replace an existing fire detection system if a building changes its use? In the vast majority of cases, no. However, change of use could require modifications to the fire detection system, such as additional detection and alarm devices. This will become apparent after a fire risk assessment. Why is a fire risk assessment necessary? A fire risk assessment plays a fundamental...
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...emergency exits and fire protection systems. I have chosen this topic because fires can break out anytime and anywhere. The other OSH areas such as dangers of machinery, noise levels, toxic fumes or hazardous substances are to be found in specific workplaces, not all of them. Since all workplaces may experience fires, it is very important for them to have a reliable fire protection system and an adequate number of fire exits so that all workers may survive in case a fire breaks out. In the USA only, around 6000 workplace fires take place every year and it is estimated that office fires and explosions result in more than 200 deaths and 5000 injuries each year. Statistics in the UAE are not accurate about this matter. However, high safety measures complying with the requirements of OSHA are set for companies and workplaces before they are offered the license to operate. It has been noticed that the tragic history of all fire disasters is related to problems with fire exits and extinguishing systems which make an important part of a whole fore protection system. Of course, workplaces with fire exit problems do violate the safety requirements of Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA. Since fire protection systems aim to eliminate fire causes and protect lives and property, it is important for employers to set fire protection plans, review those plans from time to time, and regularly maintain fire fighting exits and equipment. A reliable fire fighting...
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...NFPA NFPA1 – First and foremost NFPA 1 requires that a full range of fire and life safety issues, from fire protection systems and equipment and occupant safety in new and existing buildings. Such as fire alarms, fire extinguishers, proper fire exits and a fire exit plan. NFPA13 – Deals with the issue of the installation of sprinkler systems. It assures proper design and installation of sprinklers systems for all types of fires whether it’d be electrical, fuel, or a grease fire. NFPA101 – ( Life Safety Code) One of the most widely used source for strategies to protect people based on building construction protection and occupancy features that minimize the effects of fire and related hazards. Unique in the field it is the only document that covers life safety in both new and existing structures. FCC – (Federal Communications Commission) The FCC issues guidelines that govern the installation of telecommunications cabling and the design of communications devices built in the United States. Part 68 – Governs the direct connections of Terminal Equipment to the Public Switched Telephone Network, and to wire-line carrier owned facilities used to provide private line services. It also contains rules concerning hearing aid compatibility and volume control for telephones, dialing frequency for automated dialing machines, source identification for fax transmissions, and technical criteria for inside wiring. CC Docket No. 85-229 – Includes the computer inquiry III Review of the...
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...decorations is relatively done easily by widespread use of synthetic materials for carpeting and upholstery. This new trend of modern life poses a hazard to the lives of building occupants by the nature of its physical composition. Majority of these items, which are in common use, are combustibles or hazardous materials that catches fire easily. Fire is an agent of chemical change. Uncontrolled, it can wreak havoc to many people, maiming, killing and wasting hundreds olives. It can easily convert valuable asset to ash or smoldering heap of useless objects. Man has attempted to tame fire. However, due to apathy, ignorance and neglect, fire remained to be on of mankind’s greatest cursed. Notwithstanding the huge magnitude of destruction brought about by fire, it has contributed much for man to make inroads in terms of progress and development. The knowledge on the behavior and characteristics of fire increases as time passed. The enhance understanding on the process of combustion prompted the people to devise ways to protect themselves from destructive fire. Safety measures, laws and codes regulating building construction, installation of fire protective devices and production of hazardous material were formulated to...
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...is the Fire DIFENDER, which provides wireless link between houses (containing Fire Alarm Boxes) in a community (primarily congested urban barangays) and the fire station to give direct emergency signal in cases of fire. Second is the Flood DIFENDER, an extra attribute of the system for flood prone community, which gives remote monitoring at barangay station of water level from a reference site for early detection of flood. Technologies contained in the project include RF Transmitters (at houses) and a Receiver (at Barangay station), GSM Module to send signal from the barangay to the fire station, and Ultrasonic sensor for water level detection with indicators located in the barangay station. This two-fold system aims to activate early responses and impose preparedness in order to lessen the impact of common disasters experienced by most urban communities. 1. INTRODUCTION Fire and Flood are considered to be the two disasters in the Philippines having the most numbers of incidents. For fire, factor, aside from late detection of occurrence of fire, is the amount of time taken to relay the emergency signal to the fire station. Frequently, fire stations defend late information transmission from the place where incident happened when asked for their late response. Delays due to interviews and authentication, panic during incident, are considered barriers for transmission. Furthermore, the intensity of fire doubles in size every minute, according to the National Fire Protection...
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...technique. In “The Neighborhood” community, there was an emergency, forest fires, which left the residents to experience unfortunate residual respiratory effects. The many that suffered include patients and staff in the hospital, senior center, school, and the Bley household. According to the community news in “The Neighborhood,” there have been forest fires “for over five days, while unable to contain.” The fire has been destroying the land for five days and is quite difficult to extinguish. There are many disadvantages to forest fires such as damaging the land, producing air pollution, and exacerbating respiratory distress in patients. “The smokey air conditions affect everyone but especially those with pre-existing lung problems such as chronic lung conditions.” The forest fires are creating stress on the hospital. There is an alarming increase in emergency room visits due to patients experiencing respiratory distress. The emergency department is requesting beds on the medical-surgical floor to admit patients, “but none are available, so there is pressure to get patients discharged.” It is distressing to the staff working on the medical-surgical floor because they are “kept very busy admitting new patients as soon as others are discharged.” Some nurses were even forced to work over-time to provide adequate staff coverage to meet the increasing client numbers. The problems produced from the forest fire continue in the senior center and the school. The individuals in the...
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...Introduction An emergency is defined as: An emergency is a situation which poses an immediate risk to health, life, property or the environment. Most emergencies require immediate intervention to prevent worsening of the situation, although in some situations reducing the impact of the incident may not be possible and the assistance available to you may only be able to offer care during the aftermath. The key things to be aware of when and emergency occurs are: Prior planning will help you take charge of the situation. Any plans you have prepared will change during the emergency……be flexible. Prime responsibility is the safety of people. You need to act appropriately, decisively and quickly. To help an emergency run as smoothly as possible it is vital you plan for all possible scenarios in advance: Each emergency is unique and by definition will be unexpected but if you have done some preparation in advance you can increase the chance of things going smoothly when the unexpected happens. Some of the procedures to manage and emergency are generic, and where this is the case they have been included in this manual. Dealing with a serious injury Before you intervene ask yourself the following questions? Is the first aid box clearly located and full with kit. Have you gotten the correct number of first aiders present? Allow the first aiders to take over the responsibility. Is the emergency document procedure up to date? Does everyone present...
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...Revised 12/2/2014 FIRE DEPARTMENT ● CITY OF NEW YORK STUDY MATERIAL FOR THE CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS EXAMINATION FOR F-03 INDOOR PLACE OF ASSEMBLY SAFETY PERSONNEL (Premises related) © 08/2012 New York City Fire Department - All rights reserved ® TABLE OF CONTENT NOTICE OF EXAMINATION ....................................................................................... I STUDY MATERIAL AND TEST DECRIPTION ..................................................VII INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................ 1 Requirements........................................................................................................................ 1 Definition................................................................................................................................ 3 Disasters at public gatherings ....................................................................................... 4 Proper responses, different results ............................................................................. 7 PART I. INDOOR PLACE OF ASSEMBLY SAFETY PERSONNEL ................ 8 1. THE DUTIES OF PLACE OF ASSEMBLY SAFETY PERSONNEL........... 8 1.1 Fire safety and evacuation plan ...................................................................... 8 1.2 Pre-event inspection..........................................................................................
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...From a position of fire protection, fire-resistive or type I construction is considered the best as it is the most resistant to collapse and does not contribute fuel to the fire (Brannigan & Corbett, 2015). Fire-resistive construction uses concrete and fire-protected steel as the structural system. In some cases these structures will utilize both types of construction depending on the building owner and designer preference. Fire-resistive or type I construction present many advantages from a stand point of fire protection and fire department operations. The structural members used in the construction of the structure will not contribute to the fire load of the structure and should allow for longer than average interior fire ground operations....
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...Engineering (IEB), 32 (1) (2004) 35-45 Fire hazard categorization and risk assessment for Dhaka city in GIS framework Md. Jobair B. Alam and George N. Baroi1 Department of Civil Engineering Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh Received in final revised form 13 December 2003 Abstract Occurrence of fire incidences is a common phenomenon in Dhaka city, particularly in dry season. Fire break out in slums, garment factories and small manufacturing industries are regular news item during the season. Fire break outs cause loss of numerous lives and valuable properties in the city as well as other metropolitan areas of the country. With the increase of industrial establishments, mainly small industries, the number of fire incidences is increasing rapidly. Although there are a couple of fire stations in Dhaka City, an integrated framework of fire hazard management is non-existent. Such a framework, combined with information and communication system, has the potential to alleviate the damages and sufferings of the people. Also 'Fire hazard categorization' is vital for emergency planning in order to minimize loss of lives and property. Geocoded records of fire incidences and their characteristics help in understanding the spatial distribution of fire susceptibility and vulnerability as well as assist in the 'Allocation' and 'Mobilization' of dynamic resources. This paper presents an assessment of risk of fire hazards in Dhaka City in GIS framework...
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...Part BCA Performance requirements Proposed Project Complies Y/N FIRE RESISTANCE BCA Part C2 Compartmentation and Separation C2.0 Deemed to Satisfy Provisions This Clause specifies that the planned development complies with BCA Section C Performance Requirements if the deem to satisfy provisions are met. ---- NA C2.1 Application of Part Fire section sizes and volumes do not apply to either a carpark provided with a sprinkler system, an open deck carpark or a spectator stand, or residential occupancies. All other classes of building to comply as required. Deemed to Satisfy C2.2 General Floor Area & Volume Limitations This Clause specifies the maximum floor areas and volumes for all classes of buildings and for each type of construction....
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