american fork city library feb '15

American Fork City Library

Objectives

• Overview of the building

• Overview of the Pre-Plans

• Description of the Fire Systems

• Description of the Alarms

• Hazards Identified

• Incident Objectives

Building Overview

• American Fork City Library

64 South 100 East

• Type III: Ordinary Construction, limited combustible materials concrete blocks or clay tile blocks. New addition Type 2: Non Combustible.

• Two stories (3) including main floor, upstairs, and basement.

Building Overview

• Two interior stair cases (2).

• No roof access.

• Audible and visual alarm system. Smoke detectors.

Utility Shut Off

• Gas – main gas valve is located on the West side of the building.

• Electricity- The main electrical panel is located in the basement of the building in the electrical room.

Gas Shut off

South West corner

Power Shut Off

Basement of building

Electrical Panel

Located in basement

Stairs

Fire Protection Systems

• Smoke Alarms

• Active Systems- Manual systems.

– Suppression

– Detection

– Supplemental

• Alerting

• Access

Fire Protection Systems

HazardsDoors in basement with limited access. No keys.

Incident Objectives

• 1st Priority is the safety of Occupants and Fire Personnel

• 2nd Priority is Property Conservation

• Early Request of Resources and Mutual Aid.

Incident Objectives for Large Scale Building

• Provide accountability for personnel entering and leaving each building, secure a means of access and egress of upper floors as well as other buildings.

• Provide life safety for those in the immediate fire area. Predicted on construction features, extent of fire and available manpower, make a decision as to evacuation needs above the fire floor if necessary.

• Provide exposure protection.• Provide a continuous water supply for fire suppression.• Establish a safety perimeter around the fire building (200 ft

min)• Provide medical triage station for any injured persons.• Provide for the rehabilitation of personnel involved.