International Fire Code - 2012 : Section 404.3.2 - Fire Safety Plans
IFC 2012 - Evacuation map requirements - 404.3 Contents.
Fire safety and evacuation plan contents shall be in accordance with Sections 404.3.1 and 404.3.2.
Fire safety and evacuation plan contents shall be in accordance with Sections 404.3.1 and 404.3.2.
- 404.3.1 Fire evacuation plans.
Fire evacuation plans shall include the following:
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- 1. Emergency egress or escape routes and whether evacuation of the building is to be complete or, where approved , by selected floors or areas only.
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- 2. Procedures for employees who must remain to operate critical equipment before evacuating.
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- 3. Procedures for assisted rescue for persons unable to use the general means of egress unassisted.
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- 4. Procedures for accounting for employees and occupants after evacuation has been completed.
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- 5. Identification and assignment of personnel responsible for rescue or emergency medical aid.
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- 6. The preferred and any alternative means of notifying occupants of a fire or emergency.
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- 7. The preferred and any alternative means of reporting fires and other emergencies to the fire department or designated emergency response organization.
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- 8. Identification and assignment of personnel who can be contacted for further information or explanation of duties under the plan.
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- 9. A description of the emergency voice/alarm communication system alert tone and preprogrammed voice messages, where provided.
- 404.3.2 Fire safety plans.
Fire safety plans shall include the following:
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- 1. The procedure for reporting a fire or other emergency.
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- 2. The life safety strategy and procedures for notifying, relocating or evacuating occupants, including occupants who need assistance.
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- 3. Site plans indicating the following:
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- 3.1. The occupancy assembly point.
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- 3.2. The locations of fire hydrants.
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- 3.3. The normal routes of fire department vehicle access.
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- 4. Floor plans identifying the locations of the following:
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- 4.1. Exits.
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- 4.2. Primary evacuation routes.
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- 4.3. Secondary evacuation routes.
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- 4.4. Accessible egress routes.
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- 4.5. Areas of refuge.
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- 4.6. Exterior areas for assisted rescue.
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- 4.7. Manual fire alarm boxes.
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- 4.8. Portable fire extinguishers.
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- 4.9. Occupant-use hose stations.
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- 4.10. Fire alarm annunciators and controls.
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- 5. A list of major fire hazards associated with the normal use and occupancy of the premises, including maintenance and housekeeping procedures.
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- 6. Identification and assignment of personnel responsible for maintenance of systems and equipment installed to prevent or control fires.
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- 7. Identification and assignment of personnel responsible for maintenance, housekeeping and controlling fuel hazard sources.