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Fire Safety Plan

Building Fire Safety Plan for:

POWER PLANT

(Building Name)

C 351

(Building Emergency Map Reference)

April, 2012


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Western Fire Safety Plan

Table of Contents

Section1. Introduction..................................................................................................................................... 32. Contact Information....................................................................................................................... 63. Building Resources Audit............................................................................................................... 84. Controlling Building Fire Hazards .............................................................................................. 135. Instruction to Occupants ............................................................................................................. 146. Supervisory Staff .......................................................................................................................... 227. Responsibilities ............................................................................................................................. 238. Assembly Area(s) .......................................................................................................................... 279. Fire Drills ....................................................................................................................................... 2810. Fire Extinguishment/Control/Confinement ............................................................................. 2911. Alternative Fire Safety Measures ............................................................................................... 3112. Special Event Procedures............................................................................................................ 3213. Maintenance & Testing Requirements of Building Fire And Life Safety Systems .............. 3314. Fire Alarm System and Device Information.............................................................................. 4115. Portable Fire Extinguishers......................................................................................................... 4216. Building Schematics (Floor Plans).............................................................................................. 43

ADDENDUMS17. Bomb Threats and Suspicious Packages.................................................................................... 4718. Medical Emergency Procedures ................................................................................................. 5219. Severe Weather Emergency Procedures................................................................................... 5720. Western Emergency Preparedness ............................................................................................ 5921. Hazardous Material Emergency Procedures ............................................................................. 61


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1. Introduction

The Ontario Fire Code, Section 2.8 requires the implementation of a FIRESAFETY PLAN for this building/occupancy. The plan is to be kept in thebuilding in an approved location.

The implementation of the Fire Safety Plan helps to ensure effective

utilization of life safety features in a building to protect people fromfire. The required Fire Safety Plan should be designed to suit theresources of each individual building or complex of buildings. It is theresponsibility of Western Fire Safety Section to ensure that theinformation contained within the Fire Safety Plan is accurate andcomplete.

The Fire Protection and Prevention Act Part VII, Section 28, states that inthe case of an offence for contravention of the fire code, a corporation isliable to a fine of not more than $100,000 and an individual is liable to a

fine of not more than $50,000 or imprisonment for a term of not morethan one year or both.

This Official Document is to be kept readily available in the approvedlocation for use by building occupants including; staff, fire officials,other public officials and Supervisory Staff.

The fire safety plan is located on the Western Fire Safety website,www.fire.uwo.ca.


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DEFINITIONS

Alarm Signal: an audible signal transmitted throughout a zone or zonesor throughout a building to advise occupants that a fire emergencyexists.

Approved: means approved by the Chief Fire Official.

Assembly: (Group A) means the occupancy or the use of a building, orpart thereof, occupancy by a gathering of persons for civic, political,travel, religious, social, educational, recreational or like purposes or forthe consumption of food or drink.

Building: any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering anyuse or occupancy.

Check: means visual observation to ensure the device or system is inplace and is not obviously damaged or obstructed.

Chief Fire Official: the assistant to the Fire Marshal who is the City ofLondon Fire Chief or a member or members of the fire departmentappointed by the City of London Fire Chief under Subsection 1.1.8. (ofthe Ontario Fire Code) or a person appointed by the Fire Marshal underSubsection 1.1.8.

Class A: a fire involving combustible materials such as wood, cloth and

paper.

Class B: a fire involving a flammable or a combustible liquid, fat orgrease.

Class C: a fire involving energized electrical equipment.

Class D: a fire involving a combustible metal.

Class K: a fire involving cooking oils.

Exit: that part of a means of egress, including doorways, that leads fromthe floor area it serves to a separate building, an open publicthoroughfare or an exterior open space protected from fire exposurefrom the building and having access to an open public thoroughfare.

Fire Separation: a construction assembly that acts as a barrier againstthe spread of fire and may or may not have a fire resistance rating or afire protection rating.


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Incident Command: the incident management structure used duringemergencies by both Western University and municipal emergencyagencies.

Incident Commander London Fire Department: the individualrepresenting the authority having jurisdiction (London Fire Department)who is responsible for the coordination and response to a fire emergency.

Incident Commander Western University: an individual authorized bythe President to coordinate the Universitys response to an emergencyand to notify the Emergency Operations Control Group (EOCG) in theevent of a major incident and/or the municipal emergency agenciesincident manager.

Inspect (Inspection): means physical examination to determine that thedevice or system will apparently perform in accordance with its intendedfunction.

Occupancy: the use or intended use of a building or part thereof for theshelter or support of persons, animals or property.

Occupant Load: the number of persons for which a building or partthereof is designed.

Owner: any person, firm or corporation having control over any portionof the building or property under consideration and includes the personsin the building or property.

Single Stage Fire Alarm System: a fire alarm system designed so thatactivation of any alarm initiating device (i.e. manual pull station, smokeor heat detector, etc.) will cause a general evacuation alarm signal tosound on all audible signal appliances throughout the building.

Supervisory Staff: those occupants of a building who have somedelegated responsibility for the fire safety of other occupants under theFire Safety Plan. This includes the Building Emergency Coordinator andBuilding Emergency Team members.

Test: means the operation of a device or system to ensure that it willperform in accordance with its intended operation or function.


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2. Contact Information

a. Emergency Contact Information

Fire: 9-1-1Police: 9-1-1

Ambulance: 9-1-1

b. Building Key Holder(s) Information:

CAMPUS COMMUNITY POLICE

NAME OFFICE/EXT. HOME

1 Campus Community Police 661-3300 / 83300

c. Building Owner Information

Western University

c/o Fire Safety

1393 Western Rd.

Support Services Building

London, Ontario N6A 3K7

519-661-2111 (X83300)

d. Building Contact Information

Building Name: Power Plant

Building Emergency Map Identification (Zone/Number): C - 351After Hour Contacts (24 hour telephone numbers)

Campus Community Police Service: 661-3300

Western Fire Safety: 661-3300


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Fire Alarm Service:Facilities Management Electrical ShopPhone No.: 661-3304

Sprinkler and Standpipe Service:Western Fire Safety

Phone No.: 661-3300

Elevator Service:

Facilities Management Elevator Shop

Phone No.: 661-3304


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3. Building Resources Audit

Occupancy Type Group F Division 3

Industrial Two FloorsNon Combustable

Occupant Load 13Occupant Load: (if applicable)Contact Western Fire Safety for specific room occupant loads.

Access:

Designated Fire Route: No Yes

Lambton Drive to Huron Drive

Municipal/Private Hydrant: No Yes

(Location(s)): East of Building

Lockbox: No Yes

(Location(s)):

Heating Natural Gas Electric Other

Main Gas Shut-off: North-East Exterior Corner of Building

Main Electrical Shut-off Location: Room 21

Main Domestic Water Shut-off Location: None


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Fire Alarm System:Make: Simplex

Model: 4100UMain Fire Alarm Control Panel Location: Main Entrance

Annunciator Panel Location(s): NoneFire Alarm Description: Conventional

Monitoring: Campus Police

Sprinkler System: No Yes

Type: Wet Dry Other

Connected to the Fire Alarm System: No Yes

Location or Sprinkler Room/Shutoff Valves:

Standpipe System: No Yes

Location of Shutoff/Isolation Valves:

Fire Department

Connection: No Yes

(Location(s)):

Fire Pump: No Yes

(Location(s)):


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Fixed Extinguishing System for Commercial Cooking Equipment

No Yes Type:

Connected to Fire Alarm System: No Yes

Fuel Source: Natural Gas Electric Other

Fuel Shut Off for Appliances: Location: _______

K Type (wet) Extinguisher: Location: _______

Other Extinguishing Systems:

Type:(i.e. pre-action, sprinkler, inergen, dry chemical): Area/Location Protecting

Portable Fire Extinguishers: (Refer to schematic drawings)


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Elevators: No Elevators

Firefighter (FF) Elevator Firefighter Service

(red helmet designation) (yellow helmet designation)

Automatic Recall No Yes

Manual Recall No Yes

Manual Recall Switch(es) No Yes

Location:

Total Number of Elevators:

Total Number of Firefighter Elevators:

Firefighter Elevator Location:

Floors Served by Firefighter Elevator:

Location of recall/operating keys:

Operating Instructions: Standard TSSA


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4. Controlling Building Fire Hazards

A high standard of housekeeping and general maintenance is the singlemost important factor in the prevention of fire. Subsequently, somespecific Fire hazards have been identified;

o Combustible materials stored improperly and in mass quantities inunapproved locations.

o Fire Doors propped open or not closing properly.o Improper storage of flammable liquids and gases.o Defective wiring appliances and electrical equipment,

Also overloading specific outlets, power bars and extension cordso Clothes dryer lint collector full or improperly vented.o Kitchen hoods and filters not cleaned properly/grease laden.o Maintain dust collection system is good working ordero Improper disposal of oily rags

In General, Occupants of a Building Should Know;

o How to alert occupants of the building of a Fire or Emergencyo Where the exits are locatedo To call 9-1-1 in the event of an Emergencyo The name and address of the building which you are located ino The Fire Alarm procedures and meeting place in the event the

building needs to be evacuatedo Who the Building Emergency Team members are within their area

and who the Supervisory Staff are within the buildingo How to report any Hazard to your Supervisor, Campus Police, Fire

Safety or Occupational Health and Safety

Reporting Fire Hazards

Please report all fire hazards to Western Fire Safety. There is no need togive your name and all hazards will be investigated if reported by phoneor in person.

Western Fire SafetyPhone: 661-3300 (or 83300)(Please do not report fire hazards by fax or email)


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5. Instruction to Occupants

Fire Procedures

Throughout campus there is signage posted indicating instructions

pertaining to fire procedures as well as directions to follow in the eventof an emergency. These signs have been included in this plan. Youshould familiarize yourself with your buildings signage as well as theinstructions to follow as outlined on the signage.

Fire Alarm Procedures

o Evacuate the building using the closest exit. DO NOT USEELEVATORS.

o Proceed to your predetermined meeting place and advise yoursupervisor, Building Emergency Team or Emergency Personnel.

o Do not re-enter the building until given the authority to do so.


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Safe Area for Persons with Disabilities:

Persons with a physical disability are in many cases limited in theirability to evacuate by means of stairwells. It is primarily for this type

of disability that the following procedures apply.

ProcedureWhen an Alarm Sounds

Ground Level

If you can evacuate the building at ground level, a Building EmergencyTeam member (BET) or a volunteer should escort you to a safelocation away from the building.

Above or below the ground floor

1. Seek a safe area with or without the assistance of a BET.2. When there is a fire alarm, if possible, phone Campus Police at

911 to inform them of your location, circumstance andintentions.

3. Tell the communication officer that your fire alarm is soundingbut you have a disability and cannot leave your floor area. Ifyou smell smoke, or are in immediate danger, immediatelyinform the communications officer.

4. The Building Emergency Team (BET) has been instructed to ask

and help you to identify the location where you will wait forevacuation. They are not trained to lift and carry you out of thebuilding. Please ask someone to remain in the building with youuntil trained rescue workers arrive from the fire department.Make sure someone both from the evacuation team or avolunteer has noted your location, floor and the stairwell and,that this person will notify the authorities of your need forassistance.

5. Provide the phone number and extension you are calling from.It is IMPERATIVE that this number can receive return calls. Note

that PAY telephones generally cannot receive incoming calls.


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6. Campus Police have radio contact with officers at the sceneand will provide you with updates on the situation via the phonenumber you provide. In the event that your safety could becompromised, Firefighters will assist in your safe evacuation.At any time, you can also call back for an update.

Note: London Fire Services and Campus Community Police will allrespond to the scene within 2-3 minutes of a fire alarm.

Availability of Telephones

It is reasonable to assume that if a building is occupied and open forbusiness, telephones will be available in offices, etc. In cases, such asevening lectures where only the lecture theatre or classroom is open,

you are encouraged to contact the Campus Community Police by calling911.

1. Make sure the Building Emergency Team (BET) can easily locate you.Please ask for help from your professors, classmates or coworkers toevacuate in case no member of the evacuation team is on your floor.

2. It is part of the professors responsibilities to assist with theemergency evacuation of his/her class.

Whenever possible, the procedures to be taken for the evacuation of a

person with disability must be discussed fully with the individual. Co-workers also are to be informed so there is a mutual understanding of theimpairment, and the procedures to initiate during an evacuation.

The person(s) with the disability is usually the best judge of his/herabilities and can provide valuable assistance in developing an evacuationplan. Persons having a sensory impairment (blindness, deafness, etc.) ora minor physical impairment can, with the assistance of their BuildingEmergency Team members, usually evacuate as quickly and safely asother building occupants. If this is the case, they may be permitted to

carry out regular evacuation procedures. However, these persons mayrequire at least one Building Emergency Team Member to alert them ofthe alarm, if necessary, and to assist them to evacuate.


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For fire safety planning purposes, a physical disability which, even withthe aid of Building Emergency Team Members, would prevent that personfrom descending the stairs in an evacuation situation at a rate of speedconsistent with the normal flow of other building occupants, or whichwould cause such person physical harm if they attempted to descend the

stairs.

In building fire evacuation exercises, the Building Emergency TeamMembers and persons with a disability are to carry out the actions theywould normally carry out in an emergency (i.e., respond to the pre-arranged location on the floor area). In a drill situation, it is notnecessary for persons with a disability to evacuate the buildingcompletely. This action in fact could be potentially dangerous for thesepersons and their Building Emergency Team Members, as well as for theother occupants of the building.

Upon initiation of a fire alarm, the Building Emergency Team Memberswill respond with the persons with a disability to a pre-arranged locationon the floor area, but not blocking evacuation traffic. The BuildingEmergency Coordinator will ensure that the floor is cleared as per normalevacuation procedures and the initial flow of the evacuees hasdiminished.

In all situations, the Building Emergency Team Members will ensure thata person is assigned to report to the Building Emergency Team

Coordinator or Emergency Personnel immediately upon evacuation thatthe floor is clear and the number of persons with a disability, BuildingEmergency Team Members, etc. evacuating at a slower rate and whatstairwell they are utilizing, so that assistance may be dispatched ifavailable.

If for any reason the evacuation of a person(s) with a disability must besuspended and the people involved take refuge on a floor area other thantheir own, the Building Emergency Team Members must make everyeffort to alert the Building Emergency Team Coordinator or otherEmergency Personnel of their location. This can be done by advisingother evacuees as they proceed down the stairs by keeping a watch forwould-be rescuers, searchers or fire fighters proceeding up the stairs, byusing the telephone or by waving or shouting from a window to alertbystanders and/or arriving emergency personnel.


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The Building Emergency Team Members or designated person mustimmediately advise the Building Emergency Team Coordinator orEmergency Personnel when the evacuation of persons with a physicaldisability has been completed.

It should be noted that telephone communications remain intact in manyfire situations and an attempt should always be made to utilize thismeans of communication to either contact Campus Community PoliceService or the Fire Department.

Occupants who require assistance in evacuating during an alarm areresponsible for:

o Advising their Building Emergency Team Coordinator or WesternFire Safety so that a pre-plan can be established;

o Assisting the Building Emergency Team Coordinator or Western FireSafety in appointing Building Emergency Team members;o Telling their Building Emergency Team members how much help

they may need; ando Practicing the evacuation procedures.

Please send any unanswered questions or concerns [email protected]


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6. Supervisory Staff

o Securityo

Campus Community Policeo Western Fire Safety

o Building Emergency Coordinatoro Building Emergency Team Members


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7. Responsibilities

Building Emergency Team

Building Emergency Teams are present in most buildings on campus. It is

the function of the Building Emergency Team to assist and coordinate aprompt and organized evacuation of all building occupants in the eventof an emergency. If members are in their designated area, they are tobegin a sweep of the area and encourage everyone to exit and meet atthe designated rally point. If members are not in their area, or theycannot get to their area, they are not to go back to do a sweep. Instead,members are to leave via the nearest exit and report this information toan official outside.

Don your Building Emergency Warden vest.

Take your keys, coat, and any important information with you.

Search your floor only if you can do so safety.

Members should encourage all occupants to close windows and doors totheir area, and evacuate the building.

As they are leaving, they are to tell people that they should beevacuating.

If members know of persons who did not evacuate, they are to notify theBuilding Emergency Coordinator or emergency personnel where theseindividuals are located.

If members see signs of smoke and/or fire, or any other emergencysituation, they are to react accordingly and report this information totheir Building Emergency Coordinator and/or emergency personnel.

If you feel confident in the operation of a fire extinguisher, and you feelit is safe to do so, first ensure the building fire alarm is activated, and

then try to extinguish the fire. If you do not, evacuate the fire area.


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Responsibilities

Building Emergency Coordinator

The Building Emergency Team is coordinated by the Building EmergencyCoordinator (BEC). The Building Emergency Coordinator has the task ofrecruiting and maintaining a group of people who will act as a member oftheir Building Emergency Team. During an Emergency evacuation, theBEC will proceed to a designated meeting place to await the arrival ofthe responding Emergency Services. The BEC will liaise with otherBuilding Emergency Team Members to determine any pertinentinformation about the emergency which may include; areas of thebuilding which have been searched, locations of people in the building,cause of the alarm, cause of the fire, signs of smoke or fire, or any otherinformation which they deem pertinent for crews responding from any

Emergency Response Agency. They will relay this information to theincoming agencies and act as a liaison with these agencies. An additionalduty of the BEC is to inform other team members, upon the instructionsfrom the Incident Commander be it Police, Fire or Other, that thebuilding can be re-occupied. In the case that it is not possible to re-occupy the building, it is the duty of the BEC to relay to other teammembers that they will be required to move to the pre-determinedtemporary shelter building.

All Building Emergency Team members and Building Emergency

Coordinators are issued vests which are to be donned in the event of anemergency. These vests assist responding Emergency Agencies as well asbuilding occupants in identifying their designation as Building EmergencyTeam members.


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Responsibilities

Supervisors

o Keep the doors in fire separations closed at all times.o Ensure that the doors to stairways are kept closed at all times (or will

close on activation of a fire alarm)

o Keep access to exits and EXITS, inside and outside, clear of anyobstructions at all times.

o Ensure that stairways, landings, hallways, passageways, and exits,

inside and outside, are kept clear of any obstructions at all times

o Ensure that combustible materials are not accumulated in any part ofa stairway, fire escape or other means of egress, or near elevator and

ventilation shafts

o Ensure that combustible waste materials do not accumulate inlocations that may constitute a fire hazard

o Promptly remove all combustible waste from your area.o Keep access roadways, fire routes and fire department connections

clear and accessible for fire department use.o Participate in fire drills.o Have a working knowledge of fire alarm procedures and the building

fire and life safety systems.o Ensure the building fire and life safety systems are in operating

condition.o Maintain fire protection equipment visibility and accesso Arrange for an alternate person to be responsible for your duties in

the event of your absence

o Comply with the Ontario Fire Code.


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Responsibilities

Western Fire Safety

Western Fire Safety has numerous responsibilities related to fire safetyand must ensure that the following measures are enacted:

o Establishment of emergency procedures to be followed at the time ofan emergency.

o Instruction of supervisory staff and other occupants so that they areaware of their responsibilities for fire safety.

o Conducting fire drills in accordance with the Ontario Fire Code,incorporating Emergency Procedures appropriate to the building.

o Control of fire hazards in the building.

o Provisions of alternate measures for safety of occupants during shutdown of fire protection equipment.

o Assuring that checks, tests and inspections as required by the OntarioFire Code are completed on schedule and that records are retainedfor the required period.

o Ensure that the information in the Fire Safety Plan is current.o Train sufficient building supervisory staff and alternateso Maintain the provisions of the Fire Safety Plan.


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8. Assembly Area(s)

Power Plant

Assembly AreaUpper Parking Lot by Main

Gas Valve

Primary Shelter Alumni Hall

Secondary ShelterUniversity Community

Centre


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9. Fire Drills

Fire drills on campus are conducted in accordance with the Ontario FireCode. This Code states that a fire drill for at least supervisory staff mustoccur once per year in all buildings equipped with fire alarm systems,every six months in buildings that have laboratories that use flammableor combustible liquids, every three months in high rise buildings, andmonthly for day-care facilities.

A fire drill is a tool that can be used to train employees who havesupervisory duties, expose building occupants to fire evacuationprocedures, identify concerns that affect the occupants ability toevacuate, and increase the general fire safety awareness among buildingoccupants.

As the name implies, a fire drill is just that, a drill, or a practicethat is conducted during a non-emergency time. Building occupants aregiven the opportunity to carry out any fire alarm duties assigned tothem without the danger presented by an actual fire. Fire Drills alsoprove to be good practice for all Building Emergency Team members.This provides all occupants to give feedback which can be used to alterand modify plans, routines and habits in an effort to make a realemergency as safe as possible, protecting life and property to the highestdegree possible.

A fire drill can also be used as a measurement tool that can helpemergency planners understand the strengths and shortfalls of eachbuildings reaction to a fire alarm/emergency situation. These findingscan then be used to make adjustments to fire safety plans, trainingprograms, and future fire drills.

Fire drills identify to the occupants the audible and visual evacuationdevices and emergency tones that are heard and seen during an alarm aswell as reinforce the procedures that are to take place during an alarm.

Participation in fire drills is mandatory, and each person within a buildingis expected to evacuate when the fire alarm sounds.

Fire drills will be held at least annually in this building to ensure efficientexecution of the Emergency Procedures. Fire drill records are requiredto be retained for a period of one year.


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10. Fire Extinguishment/Control/Confinement

Ensure that the Fire Alarm System has been activated and that the FireDepartment has been notified prior to an attempt to extinguish a fire.Only those persons who are trained and familiar with extinguisheroperation should attempt to fight a fire. In the event a small fire cannotbe extinguished with the use of a portable fire extinguisher or the smokepresents a hazard for the operator, the door to the area should be closedto confine and contain the fire and the building should be evacuated.

Portable Fire Extinguisher Operation

Remember the acronym P.A.S.S.

P - Pull the safety pin

A - Aim the nozzleS - Squeeze the trigger handleS - Sweep from side to side (watch for fire restarting)

Never re-hang or put back extinguishers after they have been used.Ensure that discharged fire extinguishers are reported to Western FireSafety and that a replacement extinguisher is provided.

Keep extinguishers visible without obstructions around them.

Throughout campus there is signage posted indicating instructionspertaining to operation of fire protection equipment (CommercialKitchen Suppression Systems, Special Fixed Extinguishing Systems, FireHose Stations, etc.) as well as directions to follow in the event of anemergency. The fire extinguisher procedure sign has been included inthis plan. You should familiarize yourself with your buildings/areasignage as well as the instructions to follow as outlined on the signage.Contact Western Fire Safety for any training.


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11. Alternative Fire Safety Measures

Alternative fire safety measures will be implemented for any shutdown of fireprotection equipment and systems or parts thereof. The London Fire

Department will be notified of any shutdowns lasting longer than 24 hours.

All attempts to minimize the impact of malfunctioning equipment will beinitiated. Where portions of a sprinkler or fire alarm system are placed out ofservice, service to remaining portions must be maintained, and wherenecessary, the use of fire watch personnel, radios, procedures, etc. will beemployed to notify concerned parties of emergencies. Assistance and directionfor specific situations are to be sought from Western Fire Safety & EmergencyManagement.

Procedures to be followed in the event of shutdown of any part of a fire

protection system are as follows:

1. Adhere to all relevant University policies and procedures.2. The London Fire Department is to be notified by Western Fire Safety of

shutdowns longer than 24 hours.3. Persons/occupants in affected areas will be notified by the means identified

by Western Fire Safety & Emergency Management when required.4. When deemed necessary by Western Fire Safety & Emergency Management

have staff or other reliable person(s) conduct a Fire Watch within theaffected area(s). All normally occupied areas shall be inspected and a logwill be maintained via radio communication with CCPS radio system logging.

5. Alternative notification system(s) may need to be employed to evacuateoccupants at the request of Western Fire Safety & Emergency Managementor the London Fire Department.

6. During an emergency or unscheduled shutdown notify the Manager ofWestern Fire Safety & Emergency management (or designate) via CampusCommunity Police Service Communications (519-661-3300). The notificationis to be made by the employee or contractor creating the shutdown.Provide your name, address, phone number and/or location and adescription of the problem and when you expect it to be corrected andnotify again when repairs have been completed and systems are restored tonormal.

Note: All shutdowns will be confined to as limited an area andduration as possible.

All hazardous operations (labs working with flammable andcombustible liquids and gases) should be suspended in non-protected areas due to shutdowns.


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12. Special Event Procedures

All Special Events are to have fire and life safety procedures developed if

the provisions of the approved fire safety plan cannot be met. All specialevent organizers are to develop these plans in conjunction with WesternFire Safety.

Some special event items are listed that would require the need forspecial procedures:

Blocked exits Large quantities of combustibles Large numbers of persons with a physical

disabilities High profile speaker(s) Change in building use Change in normal occupancy High occupancy loads


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13. Maintenance & Testing Requirements of Building Fire and Life

Safety Systems

Check/test/inspect requirements of the Ontario Fire Code:

Fire Safety Officers check to ensure that the necessary checks,inspections and/or tests are being done, when conducting theirinspections.

This list has been prepared for purposes of convenience only. Foraccurate reference, the Fire Code or Western Fire Safety should beconsulted.

It is stated in the Fire Code that records of all tests and correctivemeasures are required to be retained for a period of two years after theyare made. For all documented records contact Western Fire Safety.

All maintenance and testing of building fire and life safety systems arethe responsibility of Fire Safety & Emergency Management.


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General Fire Protection Systems/Equipment

General

Hydrants shall be readily available and unobstructed for use at all times

Doors in fire separations are to be checked as frequently as necessary toensure that they remain closed.

Exit signs are to be clearly visible and maintained in a clean and legiblecondition.

Internally illuminated exit signs are to be kept clearly illuminated at alltimes, when the building is occupied.

Weekly

When subject to accumulation of combustible deposits, hoods, filters andducts are to be checked weekly and be cleaned when such depositscreate an undue fire hazard.

Monthly

Doors in fire separations are to be inspected monthly forproper operation.

Yearly

Hydrants shall be inspected annually after each use.

Ensure hydrants are equipped with port caps secured wrench tight. Theport caps shall be removed annually and inspected for wear, rust orobstructions.1

The hydrant barrel shall be inspected annually to ensure that no water

has accumulated.1

The drain valve shall be inspected for operation if water is found in thehydrant barrel when main valve is closed. 1

Hydrant water flow shall be inspected for operation annually and arecord shall be kept. 1

1 Yearly inspection and maintenance of hydrants are the responsibility of The City of London


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Fire dampers and fire-stop flaps are to be inspected annually, or basedon a schedule via contractor acceptable to the Chief Fire Official.

Every chimney, flue and flue pipe are to be inspected annually andcleaned as often as necessary to keep them free from accumulations of

combustible deposits.

Disconnect switches for mechanical air-conditioning and ventilatingsystems are to be inspected annually to establish that the system can beshut down.

Spark arresters are to be cleaned annually or more frequently whereaccumulations of debris will adversely affect operations. Burnt-outarresters should be repaired or replaced.


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Portable Fire Extinguishers

General

Each portable extinguisher is to have a tag securely attached to itshowing the maintenance or recharge date, the servicing agency and thesignature of the person who performed the service.

A permanent record containing the maintenance date, the examinersname and a description of any work or hydrostatic testing carried out isto be prepared and maintained for each portable extinguisher.

All extinguishers are to be recharged after use or as indicated by aninspection or when performing maintenance. When recharging is

performed, the recommendations of the manufacturer are to befollowed.

Monthly

Portable extinguishers are to be inspected monthly.

Yearly

Extinguishers are to be subject to maintenance not more than one year

apart or when specifically indicated by an inspection.

Maintenance procedures are to include a thorough examination of thethree basic elements of an extinguisher:a) mechanical partsb) extinguishing agentc) expelling means

5 Years

Every five years, pressurized water and carbon dioxide fire extinguishersare to be hydrostatically tested.

6 Years

Every six years, stored pressure extinguishers that require a 12 yearhydrostatic test are to be emptied and subjected to the applicablemaintenance procedures.


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Emergency Lighting SystemDaily

Check pilot lights for indication of proper operation.

Monthly

Batteries should be inspected monthly and maintained as permanufacturers specifications.

Ensure that battery surface is clean and dry.

Ensure that terminal connections are clean, free of corrosion andlubricated.

Ensure that the terminal clamps are clean and tight as permanufacturers specifications.

Emergency lighting equipment should be tested monthly to ensure thatthe emergency lighting will function upon failure of the primary powersupply.

Yearly

Emergency lighting equipment should be tested annually to ensure thatthe units will provide emergency lighting for duration equal to the designcriteria under simulated power failure conditions.

After completion, the charging conditions for voltage and current and therecovery period will be tested annually to ensure that the chargingsystem is in accordance with the manufacturers specifications.


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Emergency Power Systems

General

Emergency power systems should be inspected, tested and maintained inconformance with CSA C282, Emergency Electrical Power Supply forBuildings.

To ensure continued reliable operation, the emergency power supplyequipment should be operated and maintained in accordance withmanufacturers instructions.

At least two copies of the instruction manual should be maintained.

Monthly

The emergency electrical power should be completely tested monthly asfollows:

a. Simulate a failure of the normal power supply.b.Arrange so that:

an engine generator set operates under at least 30% of therated load for 60 minutes and;

all automatic transfer switches are operated under load.

c. Include an inspection for correct function of all auxiliaryequipment such as radiator shutter control, coolant pumps, fueltransfer pumps, oil coolers and engine room ventilation controls.

d.Record all instrument readings associated with the prime moverand generator and verification that they are normal.

e.Log and report as further prescribed in the manual of instructionfor operation and maintenance.

f. Check fuel supply for sufficient quantity.

Annually

Test the generator, control panel, and transfer switch in conformancewith CSA C282, Emergency Electrical Power Supply for Buildings.


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14. Fire Alarm System and Device Information

Simplex

4100UConventional System

Automatic Devices:

Heat Detectors, Smoke Detectors

Manual Devices:

Pull Stations


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15. Portable Fire Extinguishers

POWER PLANT

FIRE EXTINGUISHER LIST

Bldg. ModelSerial

# Station Location Mnft.Mnft.Date

HPABC-10-

F 111151 1 UPPER CHILL RM FLG 1-J an-97

HPABC-10-

G 005440 2 E. DR NEAR BOILERS FLG 1-J an-98

HPABC-10-

G 204230 3GRND FLR-E.-WELDING

AREA FLG 1-J an-99

HPABC-10-

G 005439 4 GRND FLR-W. WALL FLG 1-J an-98

HP SY-0611 663925 5GRND FLR-PILLAR BY RM

11A SEN 1-J an-85

HPABC-10-

F 005426 6 GRND FLR FLG 1-J an-98

HPABC-10-

F 066021 7BSMT ON PILLAR BY W.

STRS FLG 1-J an-96

HPABC-10-

F 111162 8BSMT ON PILLAR BY S.

STRS FLG 1-J an-97

HPABC-050-E 596903 9 WELDING AREA ON E. WALL FLG 1-J an-03

HPABC-10-

F 685627 10 RM 21 FLG 1-J an-85

HPABC-10-

F 663502 11CATWALK BY RM 21

(ELECT) FLG 1-J an-85

HP

ABC-10-

G 005434 13 RM 23 FLG 1-J an-98

HPABC-10-

G 663291 14 BY ROOM 18 FLG 1-J an-85

HPABC-10-

G 20422 15 BASEMENT BY WEST DOOR FLG 1-J an-99

HPABC-10-

G 063903 16BASEMENT BY NORTH

DOOR FLG 1-J an-96

HPABC-10-

G 053486 AUX1 RM 24 FLG 1-J an-95


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17. Bomb Threats and Suspicious Packages

Bomb Threat and Suspicious Packages

Purpose

To provide direction and protection for persons, property and theenvironment in the event a bomb threat, or a report of a suspiciouspackage, is received.

Bomb Threats Statement

Bomb threats are usually transmitted by telephone. The use ofexplosives and the threatened use of explosives are occurring more

frequently in our society however, in realistic terms, the frequency ofvalid bomb occurrences, when compared with phone threats, is verylimited. Notwithstanding this, it is important that all threats are takenseriously. A Bomb Threat Telephone Procedures checklist must be keptat all major incoming call stations such as at the central switchboard,reception desks, the office of the President, Human Resources, FacultyDeans offices, Registrar, ACVS, and Campus Community PoliceCommunications Centre.

Information to Obtain

If the threat is received by telephone, make notes of the exactconversation.

a) Was the caller male or female?b) Approximate age?c) Was the voice emotional or calm?d) Is the caller coherent, have an accent, speech impediment,

distinctive voice?e) Was there anything about the conversation that may identify

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Procedures to Follow on Receipt of a Bomb Threat

1. Remain calm2. Use the Bomb Threat Telephone Procedures checklist as a guide.3. Keep the caller on the line as long as possible.

4. Try to get information on the location of the explosive device. Askthe caller to provide details.

5. When it appears inevitable that the caller is about to hang up, askthe caller for their name. Experience has shown that excitedcallers have sometimes provided this information when they are ina stimulated state.

6. Complete the Bomb Threat Telephone Procedures checklist,thoroughly.

7. NOTIFY your supervisor or manager and the Campus CommunityPolice Service Communications Centre at 911, immediately.

8. The Campus Community Police Communications Operator willinitiate calls to Campus Community Police management, and theEmergency Response Team (ERT) and external emergency services,as required, and keep a record of these notifications and contacttimes.

9. Incident Command will be the responsibility of the CampusCommunity Police who will determine, through collaboration, ifevacuation is necessary.

10. Campus Community Police, assisted by the Emergency Responseteam, as necessary, will coordinate a search under the authority of

the Incident Commander, with special attention to:i) Classrooms, garbage receptacles and washroom areasii) Unattended packages, bags, briefcases, etc.iii) Stairwells and hallwaysiv) Exterior building locations, including dumpsters

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Incident Commander, will1. Liaise with the Vice-President Administration, or designate, and

the official in charge of the facility, for purposes of decisionmaking, as necessary.

2. Communicate with Team Leaders and other management staff, as

necessary, to identify irregularities and take necessary action onmatters requiring immediate attention.

3. Communicate with the Associate Vice-President Communicationsand Public Affairs, or their designate for purposes of disseminationof internal/external information, as required.

SearchThe Incident Commander will activate/co-ordinate search procedures.The Campus Community Police Service, assisted by the Emergency

Response Team, will coordinate a search under the authority of theIncident Commander. Team Leaders, and persons volunteering to assistmay search the area of the facility where the problem exists, preferablyareas with which they are most familiar.

If a specific detonation time was given, the search should be stopped forabout fifteen minutes short of that time and suspended until aboutfifteen minutes after. The search must then be completed.

Records of the search will be maintained including the times of thesearch, areas searched, and the person/group responsible. Anyirregularities will be reported to the Incident Commander by area leadersand will be noted and investigated.

Leaders involved in the search must contact the Incident Commander toreport completion of the search of their assigned areas. The IncidentCommander must then decide whether it is necessary to search theparking lots and areas surrounding the facility.

If it is determined that searching external areas is necessary, theIncident Commander will assign Campus Community Police and personsvolunteering to assist to various areas as they report at the conclusion oftheir internal searches.


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18. Medical Emergency Procedures

For Medical Emergencies call 9-1-1.

In addition to the municipal emergency medical services availableWestern has a Student Emergency Response Team (SERT). Each SERTmember is certified as an Emergency Medical Responder, a level that iswidely accepted as a standard for Emergency Medical Response Teamsacross Canada. This is an intensive course providing instruction on oxygentherapy, spinal immobilization, advanced first-aid, and AutomaticExternal Defibrillation (AED).

SERT complements and enhances the emergency medical servicesavailable at Western, such as Thames Emergency Medical Service (TEMS).The value of SERT has recently been recognized by the Ministry ofHealth, and as a result, is now incorporated into the tiered medicalresponse to Western. This means that SERT is dispatched to all 9-1-1(emergency) calls on campus requiring medical assistance, even thosenot routed directly through Campus Community Police Servicedispatch(i.e. cellular phones). SERT responds to emergencies in afraction of the time it takes other emergency medical services to arriveand provides Emergency Medical Responder care to patients, improvingpatients comfort and probability of recovery and/or survival. SERT isdispatched through the Campus Community Police Service (CCPS) to anymedical emergency on-campus, responding in three person co-ed teams,with an average response time of 2 minutes.

SERT often deals with minor, non-life threatening situations that do notrequire an ambulance. In these situations SERT provides treatment ofinjuries and advice for pursuing further advanced medical care should itbe required. Often this service saves on unnecessary ambulance calls.The Emergency Medical service provided by SERT is completely free touse.

SERT is a student run, volunteer organization providing EmergencyMedical Service (EMS) response on Main and Huron Campuses. SERTs fiftymember team provides service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during theacademic school year and 8:30-4:30 weekday service from May to August.


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SERT does not take the skill level of their members for granted.Applicants and recruits come from diverse backgrounds with a variety ofexperience. Consequently, SERT has developed a stringent process thatallows them to select candidates capable of performing to the highstandards that have been set.

Due to the size of Western's campus, there are multiple ways that SERTresponds to medical emergencies. The SERT Response Vehicles include anAll-Terrain Vehicle, a truck and bicycles which are used to respond tovarious areas on and off campus.

Critical injury as defined under the Occupational Health and Safety Actrefers to the injuries which may be sustained by an employee at work.


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CRITICAL INJURY OR DEATH

The Occupational Health and Safety Act is not applicable to patrons usingthe facilities. The Act and its regulations can be adopted as guidelines inproviding an acceptable level of reasonable care in the case of injury to

a patron.

Critical Injury:1. Places life in jeopardy;2. Produces unconsciousness;3. Results in substantial loss of blood;4. Involves the fracture of a leg, arm, but not a finger or a toe:5. Involves the amputation of a leg, arm, hand, or foot, but not a

finger or toe;6. Consists of burns to a major portion of the body: or

7. Causes the loss of sight in an eye.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES FOR CRITICAL INJURY OR DEATH

1. Remain calm. Give first aid if qualified, or ensure injured personreceives first aid.

2. Call the ambulance. Dial 911.3. Preserve the accident scene except for the purposes of saving a

life. Do not allow persons to disturb or alter the scene of theaccident until directed to do so by your supervisor.

4. Call your immediate supervisor. Do not release information toanyone.

5. Complete Incident Report.

Throughout campus there is signage posted indicating instructionspertaining to first aid / medical emergency procedures as well asdirections to follow in the event of an emergency. These signs havebeen included in this plan. You should familiarize yourself with yourbuildings signage as well as the instructions to follow as outlined on the

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21. Hazardous Material Emergency Procedures

Before using any hazardous material, you should carefully read the labeland material safety data sheet (MSDS). Understanding your material willallow you to make any emergency decisions should an accident occur.

Your priorities in the event of a spill are:

1. The prevention and treatment of injuries2. The prevention of environmental contamination3. The protection of property

Your response to the spill should proceed as follows:

Step 1

o Immediately alert all lab occupants that you have had a spill.o If in your opinion there is an immediate risk to room occupants,

EVACUATE the laboratory and close the door behind you.o If you feel the spill presents an immediate risk to individuals

outside the laboratory do not hesitate to use the nearest FireAlarm pull Station to EVACUATE the building.

o Wait outside the building and make the emergency respondersaware that you were the one who activated the alarm andinform them of the nature of the emergency.

o Assist any injured individuals from the area only if it does notplace you at risk. If it is necessary to leave anyone behind,

shelter them in a safe area, and make certain that theemergency responders are aware of the individuals locationand condition.

Step 2o When you are certain you are in a SAFE AREA, ensure any

injured individuals receive appropriate first-aid.o Contact Campus Police at 911 to request any necessary help

(Hazmat, Ambulance, First Aid, etc).Step 3

o NEVERopen a window in your lab. While this will clear the

atmosphere in your lab, it will allow any gasses or vapours to bedistributed throughout the entire building. If available, placeyour lab fume hoods into emergency mode.


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