Subpart F Fire

Protection

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 PORTABLE FIRE
SUPRESSION
EQUIPMENT
Scope& Application
1910.155

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 PORTABLE FIRE
SUPRESSION EQUIPMENT
Requirements For:
–fire brigades
–portable and fixed fire
suppression equipment
–fire detection systems
–alarm systems
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 PORTABLE FIRE
SUPRESSION EQUIPMENT
Does Not Apply to:
–maritime
–construction
–agriculture
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 Fire Protection
Definitions - 1910.155
Class A Fire Class C Fire
–ordinary –energized
combustibles electrical
Class B Fire equipment
Class D Fire
–flammable/
combustible –combustible
liquids/gases metals
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Fire Protection Defs. (cont.)
Dry Chemical

–extinguishing agent
»sodium bicarbonate
»potassium bicarbonate
»monoammonium phosphate
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Fire Protection Defs. (cont.)
Multipurpose Dry Chem.
–ABC dry chemical
Dry Powder
–used for Class D fires
Extinguisher Rating
–indicates potential based on UL tests

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 Incipient Stage Fire
initialor beginning stage
controlled by portable
extinguishers or Class II
standpipe systems
without need for protective
clothing or SCBA

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 Fire Brigade
organized group of
employees
knowledgeable, trained,
skilled in at least basic fire-
fighting operations
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 Interior Structural Fire
Fighting
fire suppression and/or rescue
inside of buildings or enclosed
structures
fire beyond incipient stage

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 Standpipe System
Classification
Class I: 2-1/2" hose for use by
FDs and those trained in
heavy fire streams
Class II: 1-1/2" hose for the
control of incipient stage fires

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Standpipe Classification
Class III: Combined System
–use of trained employees
– more advanced stages of fire
–interior of workplaces
–outlets for 1-1/2" & 2-1/2" hose
Small Hose System:
–5/8" to 1-1/2" hose
–incipient stage fires

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 FIRE BRIGADES -
1910.156
Scope

–Organization
–Training
–PPE
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 FIRE BRIGADES
Application
Does not Require
–Applies If Established
Applies to:
–fire brigades
–industrial fire depts.
–private fire departments
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 FIRE BRIGADES
Application (cont.)
Does Not Apply to:
–airport crash rescue
–forest fire fighting
operations
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 Organization of Fire
Written
Brigades
Policy Statement:
–establish fire brigade and
organizational structure
–defines functions
–training requirements
–interior structural fire fighters’
physically capable

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Training for Fire Brigade
Members
Prior to Assignment
Annually for Incipient Stage
Fire Brigade
Quarterly for Interior
Structural Fire Fighters
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Fire Fighting Equipment
Maintain
Inspect Monthly
–portable fire extinguishers
–respirators
Inspect Annually
»all other equipment

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 Protective Clothing
Apply to Interior Structural
Fire Fighting
–do not apply to incipient
stage fire fighting

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Protective Clothing (cont.)
Protective Clothing
Components:
–foot and leg
–body
–hand
–head, eye & face
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Protective Clothing (cont.)
Respiratory Protection Devices
–meet the requirements of
1910.134
–certified under 30 CFR Part
11

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 PORTABLE FIRE
EXTINGUISHERS -
1910.157
Scope & Application
Placement, Use,
Maintenance, Testing
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PORTABLE EXTINGUISHERS (cont)
Does Not Apply:
–extinguishers usedoutside
–extinguishers not intended for
employee use
»EAP & FPP indicate intent
»inspection, maintenance & testing
still apply

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PORTABLE EXTINGUISHERS (cont)
Does Not Require Employees to Use
If:
–total evacuation policy
–emergency action plan
–fire prevention plan
–extinguishers not available
»unless a specific standard requires
extinguishers

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PORTABLE EXTINGUISHERS (cont)
Allows Restriction of Use to
Certain Employees
–restricted by EAP
–employee evacuation required
–employee training requirements
limitted to fire brigade members

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 Fire Extinguisher
General Requirements:
Mount, Locate & Identify
– So Readily Accessible
Approved Extinguishers
Carbon Tet. Prohibited
Halons
–ozone depleting
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Fire Extinguishers (cont.)
Maintain Operable
Keep in Designated Places
Soldered or Riveted Shell
Inverting Type
Extinguishers Prohibited
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Selection of Extinguishers

Based on:
–classes of anticipated fires
–size and degree of
anticipated hazard
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 Distribution of Extinguishers
Travel Distances:
–Class A....75 feet
–Class B....50 feet
–Class C....Based on Class A or
B hazards
–Class D....75 feet
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Inspection, Maintenance
& Testing
Visually Inspected Monthly
Maintained Annually
Hydrostatically Tested
Periodically per Table L-1
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 Training and Education
Train Only Employees
Designated to Use
Cover Extinguishers &
Associated Hazards
Initial Employment
Annually Thereafter

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 STANDPIPE AND
HOSE SYSTEMS -
1910.158
Application

–Class II & III Systems

–Does Not Apply to Class I
Systems
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 Standpipe Systems
Protectionof Standpipes
–Located or Otherwise
Protected Against Mechanical
Damage
–Damaged Standpipes
Repaired Promptly
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 Standpipe Equipment
Hose Reels & Cabinets
–designed for prompt use
Hose Outlets & Connections
–not obstructed
–accessible

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Standpipe Equipment (cont.)
Hose
–Each Required Outlet Equipped with
Hose
»connected and ready
–Subject to Extreme Cold
»kept in protected location if
»readily available

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 Nozzles for Standpipe
Systems
Shut-Off Type Nozzles
–straight stream
–fog (variable stream, spray or
combination)
Water Supply
–100 Gpm for 30 Minutes
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 Acceptance Tests of
Standpipes
Class II and Class III
–piping and hose
hydrostatically tested
before placed in service
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 Maintenance of
Standpipes
Water Tanks Full
Valves to Sources Open
Unserviceable Portion
–replaced with equivalent
protection during repair
Trained Persons Conduct
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 Maintenance of Hose Systems
inspected annually
–after use
inspected for deterioration
replaced if necessary
hemp or linen hose
–unrack & re-rack

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 Maintenance of Hose Systems
Unserviceable Hose Removed
Immediately
–replaced with equivalent
protection during repair
Trained Persons to Conduct
Maintenance

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 AUTOMATIC
SPRINKLER SYSTEMS -
1910.159
Scope & Application

–Installed per a Particular
OSHA Standard
–Solely for Property
Protection Not Covered
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 General Requirements
for Sprinkler Systems
ProvideComplete Coverage
Only Approved Equipment
and Devices Used

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Testing of Sprinkler Systems
Main Drain Flow Test
Annually
Inspector's Test Valve at
Least Every Two Years

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 Acceptance Tests
Flushing of Underground
Connections
Hydrostatic Tests of System
Piping
Air-Tests in Dry-Pipe Systems

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 Acceptance Tests
Test of Drainage Facilities
 Water Supplies
–At Least One Automatic
Water Supply
–Provide Design Water Flow
for 30 Minutes
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 FIXED
EXTINGUISHING
SYSTEMS, GENERAL -
1910.160
Scope & Application
–Applies to All Fixed
Extinguishing Systems
Installed to Meet a
Particular OSHA Standard
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EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS
–Except for Automatic
Sprinkler Systems Covered
by 1910.159.
–Certain Parts Apply to
Fixed Systems Not Installed
to Meet a Particular OSHA
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 Specific Fixed
Extinguishing Systems
Dry Chemical
Gaseous Agents
Water Spray
Roam
–regulated 1910.161 - 163
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 General Requirements
for Fixed
Components Systems
& Agents
–Designed & Approved for Specific
Fire Hazards
When Inoperable
–Notify Employees
–Precautions to Assure Safety until
Restored

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 Total Flooding Type
Fixed Systems
Health & Safety Hazards
–If Agent Concentrations
Exceeding Maximum Levels
Specified in 1910.162(b)(5) &
(B)(6)
Emergency Action Plan per
1910.38 for Each Area
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 FIXED
EXTINGUISHING
SYSTEMS, DRY
CHEMICAL - 1910.161
Scope and Application
Applies to All Systems
–Installed to Meet a Standard
–Also Comply with 1910.160
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 Applies to All Fixed
Systems Using a Gas as
Extinguishing Agent
Installed to Meet a
Particular Osha Standard
Also Comply with 1910.160

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 Total Flooding Systems
DesignedExtinguishing
Concentration Reached Within 30
Seconds
–Pre-Discharge Alarm
»carbon dioxide systems
with design concentration of 4 percent
or greater

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Alternatives to Halon Tested by
FM Research Corp.
FM 200 by Green Lake
Chemicals
CEA-410 by 3M
FE-241 by Dupont
Inergen by Ansul

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 FIXED
EXTINGUISHING
SYSTEMS, WATER
SPRAY AND FOAM -
1910.163

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 Water Spray & Foam
Scope and Application
Water or Foam Solution
–Installed to Meet a Particular
Osha Standard
–Must Also Comply with
1910.160

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 Water Spray & Foam
DoesNot Apply to
Automatic Sprinkler
Systems Which Are
Covered under 1910.159

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Specific Requirements, Water
Spray & Foam Systems
Designed to Be Effective in
at Least Controlling Fire
–in protected area or on
protected equipment
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 Specific Requirements, Water
Spray & Foam Systems (cont.)
Drainage of Water Spray
Systems Directed Away from
Areas Where Employees
Working
No Emergency Egress Is
Permitted Through the
Drainage Path
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 FIRE DETECTION
SYSTEMS - 1910.164
Scope and Application
–Applies to All Automatic
Fire Detection Systems
Installed to Meet a
Particular Osha Standard
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 Installation &
Restoration of Detection
Systems
Only Approved Devices &
Equipment May Be Used
Restored to Normal
Operating Condition ASAP
after Test or Alarm
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Maintenance and Testing
of Detection Systems
Operable Except During
Repairs or Maintenance
Detectors and Systems
–must be tested & adjusted as
often as needed
–unless factory calibrated
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Maintenance and Testing
of Detection Systems
Servicing,Maintenance
and Testing
–by trained,
knowledgeable person
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 Protection of Fire
Detectors
Protected from Corrosion
–Installed Outdoors
–In Corrosive Atmospheres
Protected from Mechanical or
Physical Impact
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 Response Time of
Automatic Detection
Systems
When Actuating
Extinguishment Systems
–Designed to Operate in
Timely Fashion
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 Response Time of
Automatic Detection
Systems (cont.)
When installed for alarm and
evacuation
–designed and installed to provide a
warning for
»emergency action
»safe escape of employees

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 Number, Location, &
Spacing of Detectors
Basedupon Design Data
Obtained from
–field experience
–tests
–engineering surveys
–manufacturer's recommendation
–testing laboratory listing
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 EMPLOYEE ALARM
SYSTEMS - 1910.165
Scope and Application
–Applies to All Emergency
Employee Alarms Installed
to Meet a Particular OSHA
Standard
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 General Requirements
for Alarm Systems
ProvideWarning for
Emergency Action
–As Called for in EAP
–Or Provide Time for Safe
Escape of Employees
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 General Requirements
for Alarm Systems (cont.)
Perceived above Ambient
Noise or Light Levels
–By All Employees in
Affected Portions of
Workplace
Distinctive & Recognizable

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 General Requirements
for Alarm Systems (cont.)
Explain
Means of Reporting
Emergencies:
–manual pull box alarms
–public address systems
–radio
–telephones
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 Installation &
Restoration of Employee
Alarm Systems
Devices, Components, Systems
Installed to Comply Must Be
Approved
Restored to Normal ASAP
after Test or Alarm
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 Installation &
Restoration of Employee
Alarm Systems (cont.)
Maintenance and Testing of
Employee Alarm Systems
Maintained in Operating
Condition
–Except Repairs or Maintenance
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 Alarm Systems (cont.)
Test Non-Supervised Systems
Every Two Months
–Different Actuation Device
Used in Each Test
Test Supervised Employee
Alarm Systems Annually
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 Servicing, Maintenance,
Testing Alarm Systems (cont.)
ByTrained Persons
Manual Operation
Manual Actuation Devices
–Unobstructed
–Conspicuous
–Readily Accessible

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FIRE

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