Biomedical Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
Fire Protection Engineering
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Conduct regular evacuation and security drills
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Regularly evaluate fire protection equipment
readiness/adequacy
Ensure compliance with codes and stan-
dards, including installation of up-to-date
fire alarm and suppression systems
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Security
Locate fire protection water supply system
critical components away from entrances,
vehicle circulation and parking, and loading
and maintenance areas
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Develop backup control center capabilities
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Secure electrical utility closets, mechanical
rooms, and telephone closets
Do
not
collocate
security
system
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Identify/establish secondary fire protection
water supply
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wiring with electrical
and other
service
systems
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Install redundant fire water pumps (e.g., one
electric, one diesel); locate apart from each
other
Implement elevator recall capability and
elevator emergency message capability
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Implement
intrusion
detection
systems;
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Ensure adequate, redundant sprinkler and
standpipe connections
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provide 24-hour off-site monitoring
Implement and monitor
interior boundary
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Install fire hydrant and water supply connec-
tions near sprinkler/standpipe connections
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penetration sensors
Supervise or secure standpipes, water supply
control valves, and other system components
Implement
color
closed-circuit
television
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(CCTV)
security system with recording
capability
Implement fire detection and communica-
tion systems
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Install call boxes and duress alarms
Implement
redundant
off-premises
fire
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Install public and employee screening systems
(metal detectors, x-ray machines, or search
stations)
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alarm reporting
Locate critical documents and control
systems in a secure yet accessible place
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Parking
Provide keybox near critical entrances for
secure fire access
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Minimize
off-site
parking
on
adjacent
streets/lots and along perimeter
Provide
fire-
and
blast-resistant
fire
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Control all on-site parking with ID checks,
security personnel, and access systems
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command center
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Locate hazardous materials storage, use, and
handling away from other activities
Separate employee and visitor parking
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Eliminate internal building parking
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Implement smoke control systems
Ensure natural surveillance by concentrating
pedestrian activity, limiting entrances/exits,
and eliminating concealment opportunities
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Install fire dampers at fire barriers
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Maintain access to fire hydrants
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Maintain fire wall and fire door integrity
Use transparent/non-opaque walls whenever
possible
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Develop and maintain comprehensive pre-
incident and recovery plans
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Prevent pedestrian access to parking areas
other than via established entrances
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Implement guard and employee training
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