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FPF190: Fire Protection Fundamentals
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Code Consultant
Code-Consulting Careers
Important Courses in Program Companies
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Code-Consulting Careers: CONCEPTS
Concepts for CODE-CONSULTING Duties of a code-consultant Purpose of code-consulting Regulating organizations
• SFPE, PEO, OACETT, etc
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Code-Consulting Careers: Companies
Aon http://www.aonfpe.com ARENCON http://www.arencon.com LRI (Leber-Rubes) http://lrifire.com Mirenda Inc http://www.mirendainc.com/canada/ Morrison Hershfield
http://www.morrisonhershfield.com/solutions/Pages/FireProtectionSystemsEngineering.aspx
Professional Loss Control http://www.plcfire.com **RBA Engineering (Randal Brown & Associates)
http://www.rbacodes.com Sereca http://www.serecafire.com
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Consulting Services (Example LRI)
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Consulting Services
Building & Fire Code Interpretations Plans Review -> Architectural, etc Exit Analysis Fire Resistive Ratings Occupancy Permits - Partial Alternative code requirements
Equivalencies
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Consulting Services
Fire Safety Plans Reserve Fund Studies Site Inspections Fire Separations Fire Alarm System Sequencing Emergency Planning MagLock Permit Coordination Product Code Compliance
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Fire System Design
Sprinkler Systems Standpipe Fire Pumps and Water Supply
Special Hazard NFPA-2001 Based Systems Foam Hangars
Fire Alarm Systems Mass Notification System
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Code Interpretation
Uses the extensive knowledge of the code Interpret the meaning or intent of the code Aided by the intent statements in the
performance based codes
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Plans Review (1)
Building Information required on documents Building name and number. The governing building code for project (2006 or 2009 VUSBC). Occupancy Use group classification (original and current code if different). Occupant loads for building and work area. Nature of mixed use separation. Gross building area and height. Work zone area and height. Foundation plan drawn to scale with dimensions, details or notes reflecting code requirements. Features and location (s) of fire, smoke, or sound rated assemblies. Elevation drawings with details such as roof pitch, floor elevations above grade, and finish materials clearly noted. Detailed wall or building sections showing all structural elements. Provide roof plans for complex roofs and truss plans if utilized in design. Two copies of sealed floor and roof truss plans if utilized in design. Ceiling heights shall be noted on the wall section or the elevations. All framing members including joists, double joists, beams, girders, posts are to be specified and labeled as to material, grade, location, direction size and span on floor and foundation plans.Egress components. Accessibility (handicap) facilities.
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Plans Review (2)
Fire Protection
Piping Diagrams
Hydraulic Calculations
Alarm Design package
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Exit Analysis
In emergencies occupants need to exit a building safely & effectively.
Depends on design and layout of building. Exiting challenges addressed with
fire models, egress simulations, & occupant movement analysis
Discuss with the Authorities Having Jurisdiction to confirm solution
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Fire Resistive Ratings
Measure time that structural elements and assemblies withstand fire. Elements may include
floor or roof construction, structural elements, & select interior and exterior wall assemblies
Promoting safe egress, & protecting responding fire fighters. Closures and penetrations protected to resist the spread of fire. Some existing approved assemblies may not meet needs. Develop alternative solutions or engineered judgements achieve ratings Help obtain the necessary approvals of these designs by coordinating prototype testing with recognized laboratories.
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Fire Safety Plans
A well-designed Fire Safety Plan includes comprehensive, detailed information about your building and emergency procedures that work and are easy to understand
Fire Safety Plans include: A comprehensive fire safety building audit Documentation of building resources and human resources Fire department and firefighting information Specific emergency procedures for occupants Fire drill procedures and records Methods for controlling fire hazards in the building Maintenance schedule for the building’s fire protection
equipment Alternative safety measures for occupants Building schematic floor and site plans
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Reserve Fund Studies
Condo’s have to carry out a Reserve Fund Study "periodically”
Every three years. Study by experts with a special designation Members of Appraisal Institute of Canada or Ontario
Association of Certified Engineers. Purpose of the study is to
examine all the systems (i.e., heating) and other physical aspects (garage, balconies, windows)
give a reasonable expectation as to when they will need to be replaced or have non-routine repairs and
how much this will cost at that projected time in the future.
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Site Inspections
Site inspections during systems installation
Compliance with design
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Fire Separations
correctly interpreting the regulation requirements, assessing fire separations and closures in
existing buildings, and documenting observations and conclusions. Fire separation means a construction assembly
that acts as a barrier against the spread of fire and may or may not have a fire-resistance rating or a fire-protection rating.
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Fire System Sequencing
During a Fire Fire Alarm has a sequence of responses to any
input Make sure that
Audibles operate Signals are sent to fire department Ancillary systems are activated (ie recall the
elevator to ground floor)
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MagLock Permit Coordination
Maglock require a building permit
Controls access or egress of occupants
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Product Code Compliance
Some materials & products don’t fit the existing of
Building Codes.
Materials and products must meet the approval
requirements of regulatory agencies.
Assist in the approval process of material or product.
Recommend testing methods
Outline product compliance with Building Code
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Sprinkler Systems
Standpipe, Fire Pumps & Water Supply Already discussed Design, Project management, Site Inspections &
Occupancy Permit Applications
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Fire Alarm System
Already discussed Design, Project management, Site Inspections &
Occupancy Permit Applications
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Special Hazard
NFPA-2001 Based systems Foam Hangars Design, Project management, Site Inspections &
Occupancy Permit Applications
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Mass Notification Systems
Large buildings (institutions and campus style
facilities) need to transmit messages many
people in emergency situations
Design of mass notification systems
Review of requirements
Development a strategy of wide area notification
using multiple communication systems
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Sources of Information
LRI Website
RBA Engineering Website
VanFire Website
OFM Website
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Wrap-up
Summary
Questions
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