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Facilities Management

Fire Safety Seminar 2002For

Building


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Overview Of Fire Hazards &

Incidents Happening In SIRB

Impediments Incident 1 (File Away)

Location : Level 5 PRC Department nextto the telelift

(Picture in next slide)


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(contd)


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(contd)

Impediments Incident 2 (Escape Route)

Location : Level 4, Social Visit / StudentPass



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(contd)


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(contd)

Impediment Incident 3 (Trolley)

Location : Re-entry Permit Department(Picture in next slide)


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(contd)


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(contd)

Impediment Incident 4 (Cigarette Butts)

Location : Level 4, SIR Clubhouse, DartPlaying Section next to SC

4A



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(contd)


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(contd)

Impediment Incident 5 (Switch Board)

Location : Cafeteria entrance doortowards the kitchen / office



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(contd)


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(contd)

Impediment Incident 6 (Hosereel)

Location : Basement 2 carpark lot 29



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(contd)


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Elementry Fire Chemistry

To discuss fire chemistry is to begin with basic

terms and definitions and Triangle Of

Combustion.


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Basic Terms & Definitions

Oxidation

Combustion

Smouldering

Flaming Combustion

Combustibles

Fire


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Triangle Of Combustion


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Tetrahedron Of Combustion


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Life Cycle Of Fire

The elements that constitute the life Cycle

of Fire are :-

Input Heat, Fuel, Oxygen,Proportioning, Mixing and IgnitionContinuity.


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Life Cycle of Fire (contd)

Element 1 - Input Heat

Element 2 - Fuel

Element 3 - OxygenElement 4 - Mixing & Proportioning

Element 5 - Ignition Continuity

The 3 basic methods of heat transferare Conduction, Convection &Radiation.


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Classes of Fire

Class A : Fire involved wood, cloth,paper, rubber and many

plastics.

Class B : Fire involved flammable /

combustible liquids, greasesand gases.

Class C : Fire involved electrical

equipment i.e. electrical fire.Class D : Fire involved combustible

metals such as magnesium,

titanium.


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Portable Fire Extinguishers

Type of Extinguisher Water - Red

Foam - Cream (Fluoro Protrin)

Dry Chemical Power - Blue(Sodium bi-carbonate)

BCF - Halon (Green)

Carbon dioxide - Black

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Characteristic of Extinguisher

Specification Label


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Handling of A Portable Dry

Chemical Extinguisher


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General Requirements For Fire

Extinguisher

Location according to plan at

acceptable location.

Type and capacity as approved as

plan.

Hung on bracket / inside labeled

cabinet (about 1m high)

Clear of obstruction and easily visible.


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Extinguisher (contd)

Date serviced not more than 1

year.

Extinguisher is fully charge not

exceeding 20kg.

Distance of extinguisher not more

than 15 feet apart.


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Extinguisher (contd)

Conform to SS 232:1980 code of

practice.

Travel distance shall not exceed

7m.


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EXAMPLES OF DIFFERENT

FIRE EXTINGUISHER


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RED

Indicates a Water fire extinguisher.

Suitable for use on 'class A' type fires


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BLUE

Indicates a Dry Powder extinguisher.

Suitable for use on class 'A', 'B', 'C' and 'Electrical' fires.Dry Powder does not have a cooling effectso re-ignition may occur.


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CREAM

Indicates a Foam Extinguisher.

Suitable for use on class 'A' & 'B fires.


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BLACK

Indicates a Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

extinguisher.Suitable for use on class 'B' and 'Electrical fires.


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Halotron-1Is ideal for protecting office computer

areas, data storage,

telecommunications and high techclean rooms


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Q & A Session

PART II

CPG F ili i M


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CPG Facilities Management

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Table-Top (Planning) Exercise

Fire Safety, Be InvolvedThink Safety, Act Swiftly

E t f Fi O tb k


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Event of Fire Outbreak

Fi W d


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Fire Warden

1) Lead staff to nearest exit staircase.

2) Leave building after ascertain no

occupants is in his responsible area.3) Proceed to assembly point and conduct

Head Count and report to senior security

officer.


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Assistant Fire Warden

1) Check all rooms to ensure no one is left

behind.

2) Report to fire warden that area is clearedbefore leaving the building.

3) At assembly point assist fire warden to

conduct Head Count.


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Action To Be Taken In A Fire

Out-BreakIf you discover fire :-

1) get everyone out from the room where

the

fire is and close the door to stop the

spread

of smoke and flame.


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Out-Break (cont)2) Activate the manual fire alarm by

smashing the glass of the nearest call

point

A i T B T k I A Fi


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Out-Break (cont)3) Extinguish the fire using the available fire

fighting equipment such as hose reel and

fire extinguisher. However, DO NOTTAKE UNDUE PERSONAL RISK.

L l 8 Fi Fl


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Level 8 Fire Floor

S i 1 (Fi I P t )


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Scenario 1 (Fire In Pantry)

On 16/10/02, the usual daily morning routine.At 7.30am newspaper man deliver STREATS

to SIR Building and mending the make shift

store to sell news of the day. Several cars

were waiting to drop off passengers and staffs

at drop-off point.

S i 1 (Fi I P t )


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Scenario 1 (Fire In Pantry)

The hustle and blasting noise of the cars at

busy Kallang Road with crowded passenger

and commuters waiting for the bus during the

morning rush hour. Maintenance personnel

and security officer were carrying out theirroutine morning checks and security in the

building. The weather was good with bright

morning sunshine and gusty wind.

I id t (Fi B k O t)


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Incident (Fire Broke Out)

At 9.30am Judy proceed to level 8 pantry towarm her food in the microwave for

breakfast. She left to the rest room for a

while. Judy returns to the pantry to pick herbreakfast. Bang!!!! A very loud explosion,

the microwave catches fire. There was a

blackout.

I id t (Fi B k O t) ( t)


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Incident (Fire Broke Out) (cont)

At this moment Judy was in shock and she

collapsed. Benson, her colleague heard the

noise and he rushed to pantry to check it out.

He stumbled on Judy. What happen next???

Scenario 2 (Trapped)


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Scenario 2 (Trapped)

At level 9 Susan found that the door handle of

the meeting room is faulty and she reported

accordingly. Upon the 2nd stage of alarm,

Desmond and Susan hurriedly wanting toleave the meeting room to evacuate.

Unfortunately the door handle was dislodged

and the door cannot be opened. They weretrapped inside the room and they shouted for

help.

Scenario 2 (Trapped) (cont)


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Scenario 2 (Trapped) (cont)

Their shouting was unheard. The alarm

ringing is too loud and their shouting was

daunted. All staff have left the floor and they

are proceeding to the assembly point. During

the head count fire warden and assistant

checked found that Susan and Desmond were

missing. They were frantic and assistant firewarden returned to search for them.

Scenario 3 (Combination)


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Scenario 3 (Combination)

Susan and Desmond were trapped in

Prince

Edward meeting room and pantry was on

fire

What happen???


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Q & A Session

PART III



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BOMB THREAT

Be Involved, Act Swiftly


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Floor Plan (Level 1)


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Floor Plan (Level 1)

Contents


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Contents

1) Introduction

2) Security

3) Threats

4) Event On Bomb Threat

5) Procedure In The Event Of Bomb Threat

6) Emergency Standard Announcement

7) Bomb Threat Report8) Site Plan SIR - Assembly Point

Introduction


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Introduction

The bomb threat is a serious public nuisance

of modern times. The problem can be

minimised by proper planning and

nomination of appropriate decision makingauthorities. SIRB is visited by an average of

3000 public daily and we are very vulnerable

to bomb threat and others.

Introduction (cont)


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Introduction (con t)

Evacuation drill like this is a must for all in

SIRB. There is no exception for SIR staff

participating in the drill exercise.

Security


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Security

Security in the building got to be more strict

and stringent. Eg. Locking device, burglary

alarm, door security restricting public

access / searching customer or clients are

some form of security to look into. Good

housekeeping both inside and outside thebuilding would reduce the opportunity for an

explosive device to be planted undetected.

Threats


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Threats

Threats can take the form of a :-

1) Written message

2) Telephone threat

3) Word-of-mouth

4) Suspect object

Event On Bomb Threat


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Event On Bomb Threat

Procedure In The Event Of


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Procedure In The Event Of

Bomb Threat

1) Normal routine

2) Bomb threat called in or an unusual item

discovered in the building

Informant

3) Report to security immediately @6391

62301st Stage Announcement

E1 - Alert signal ready to evacuate

Search Procedure


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Search Procedure

All personnel should not touch strange or

suspicious item.

Fire Warden / Asst. search their respective

area for suspicious item.

Report to FCC through intercom ifsuspected

item found in his respective floor.

FSM will activate announcement message forthe following situation.

Search Procedure (cont)


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Search Procedure (con t)

2nd Stage Announcement

E2 - False Alarm

E3 - Total Evacuation

Standard Announcement


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Standard Announcement

E1 Emergency Activation

Ladies and gentlemen, your attention

please.

The emergency alarm has been activated in

the building. We are investigating the

situation.. Please remain calm and standby

for further instruction. Thank you.Announce Twice.

Standard Announcement (cont)


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Standard Announcement (con t)

E2 False Alarm


please.

We have investigate the situation and found

it to be a false alarm. We apologize for any

inconvenience caused and thank you for

your

co-operation.

Announce Twice.



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E3 Total Evacuation


please.

There exists emergency situation in the

building. Please evacuate by the nearest

exit

and obey all instruction given by the Fire

Wardens. DO NOT USE LIFT.

Announce Twice.


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E4 Evacuation


please.

The emergency situation is now under

control. We apologize for any

inconvenience

caused and thank you for your co-operation.

Announce Twice.



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E5 Emergency Drill


please.

This is an emergency drill exercise. Please

leave the office by the nearest exit and

staircase in an orderly manner and obey all

instruction by the Fire Warden wearing armbands. DO NOT USE LIFT.

Announce Twice.

Bomb Threat Report


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Bomb Threat Report

1) Name of operator or person receiving call

_________________

2) Date of call ______ Time _______am/pm

3) Origin of call Internal ______________

Local __________ Long Distance

______

Bomb Threat Report (cont)


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Bomb Threat Report (con t)

4) Following information obtained from

caller:

a) Location of bomb _________________

b) Detonation time __________________

c) Description of device or explosive ______

________________________________

d) Type of explosive __________________e) Reason for call of threat

______________



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5) Check off the appropriate items

a. Identify

______ male

______ female

______ adult

______ juvenile______ unknown


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b. Voice Tone

________ loud _______ intoxicated

________ soft _______ others

________ high pitch

________ deep

________ raspy________ pleasant



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c. Speech

_____ fast _____ slurred

_____ slow _____ lisp

_____ distinct _____ others

_____ distorted

_____ stutter_____ nasal



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d. Language_______ excellent

_______ good

_______ fair_______ poor

_______ foul

_______ others



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e. Manner

_____ calm ______ deliberate

_____ angry ______ emotional

_____ rational ______ righteous

_____ irrational ______ giddy

_____ coherent_____ incoherent



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f. Accent

______local

______regional

______foreign



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g. Identifiable Background Noise

_____ office machines

_____ factory machines

_____ voices _____ others_____ quiet _____ party atmosphere

_____ trains _____ street traffic

_____ airplanes _____ music

_____ animals


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h. Voice

_______ familiar

_______ not familiar


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________ ________ ______

Rpt By Date Time

________ ________

Dept Dept Ext

Home Add________________________

Home Tel ________________________

Site Plan - Assembly Point


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Site Plan Assembly Point


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Q & A Session

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