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Economics of Fire Protection
Systems
Detection
Fire ExtinguishersAutomatic Sprinkler Systems
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Fire Basics
Fire Triangle: Heat, Fuel and Oxygen.
Fire Tetrahedron: Triangle plusuninterrupted chemical chain reaction.
Extinguishment theory: break thetriangle.
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Stages of Fire Development
Incipient fire: is the beginning stage andcan be controlled with rapid intervention.
Free burning fire: is the building stage offire and is beyond the capability ofuntrained personnel.
Decay stage: of fire is when the fire is outof fuel OR has a lack of oxygen.
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Detection Systems
The detection systems may be heatdetectors or smoke detectors or acombination of both.
Purpose of detection system is to react toa fire at the incipient stage.
Once the fire is detected the system
should at a minimum warn occupants. The system may also notify Fire
Department.
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Classes of Fire
Class A:
Class B:
Class C:
Class D:
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Fire Extinguishers
Class A:
Class B:
Class C:
Class D:
Class K:
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Demonstration
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Limitations of Extinguishers
Fire must be detected in the incipientstage.
The correct class of extinguisher must bepresent, accessible and charged.
Someone must operate the extinguisher ina proper and effective manner from the
proper distance. The extinguishing agent applied must
break the fire triangle.
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Is there a proven life safety
system?
Yes, one that is effective in
holding a fire in check.
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Demonstration
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Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Over 100 years ofprotection.
90 % effective in keeping
fire small. Excellent record in
protecting life safety andproperty.
Designed to meet hazard,wet, dry, deluge andpreaction.
Commercial NFPA 13.
Residential systemsNFPA 13 D and 13 R.
MGL Chapter 148Section 26.
Supported by the FireChiefs Association ofMassachusetts andProfessional Firefightersof Massachusetts.
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Structure Fire Threats
Life Safety: To occupants and respondingfirefighters
Incident Stabilization: Without sprinklersthe fire can continue to grow in size
Property Conservation: The greater thedamage the more disruption will occur
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Cost of Business Interruption
Unemployment
Decreased tax base
Loss of product/service availability
Restoration of Property Costs
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Municipal Property Building Fires2005 -2007
Elementary Schools: 199 fires with 3 FFand 1 civilian injuries.
Jr. High and High School: 394 fires with 5FF and 6 civilian injuries.
Library: 21 fires with 1 FF injury.
Police Stations: 19 fires.
Fire Stations: 17 fires. Transfer Station/Landfill: 17 fires with 4 FF
injuries.
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Showme the money
NFPA 13 Commercial System
New construction $ 2.50 per square foot.
Renovation/retrofit $ 3.00 per square foot.
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Residential
NFPA 13 D
New Construction $ 3.00 per square foot.
Remodel/retrofit $ 3.25 square foot.
NFPA 13 R
New Construction $ 3.25 per square foot. Remodel/retrofit $ 3.50 per square foot.
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Residential Sprinkler
Effectiveness
Marble Mountain Sprinkler
Demonstration video
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Comparisons
Lawn Irrigation Sprinklers that will save
your grass. Square foot cost varies based on soil
conditions and require annual service.
Granite Counter tops mid range $ 50-$ 65per square foot installed.
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Insurance Savings
Residential premiums may be up to 7 %savings depending on the company.
Commercial property ask your insuranceagent for an accurate quote.
Municipal Property this would be a riskreduction and should provide a savings.
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What has FCAM done
Harkins-Balser Bill supported since 2001.
Supported and continue to enforce chapter304 to improve night club life safety withsprinkler protection and crowd control.
Voted at ICC in New York with majority forresidential sprinklers.
Traveled to Minnesota and were part ofthe 73 % in favor of residential sprinklersat ICC meeting.
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Work to be done
Enforce the Forgotten Fire Bill (MGL Chapter148 Section 26) fornew construction.
Support the action taken at ICC in September2008 for residential sprinkler protection.
Coordinate our efforts with boards andcommissions across Massachusetts that have
jurisdiction and authority in these areas.
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What will happen
When these goals areaccomplished all involved will be
able to say.
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They were part of the process to
enhance life safety
in Massachusetts at home and atwork with automatic sprinkler
systems.
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Questions?
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THANK YOU
Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts Executive Board
Chief Gerard A. Dio Worcester, President
Chief Thomas Coulombe- Ware, First Vice President
Chief Kevin C. Robinson Marshfield, Second Vice President
Chief Robert A. DiPoli, Ret. Governmental Affairs Director
Chief William V. Dolan, Ret. Secretary/Treasurer
Chief Kenneth Willette Concord, Immediate PastPresident
Email:[email protected]
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Board of Directors
District 1 Chief George W. Baker Mashpee District 2 Chief ArthurH. Pelland Abington District 3 Chief Robert F. Pray Rehoboth District 4 Chief Timothy F. Bailey, Jr. Walpole District 5 Chief James P. Tutko Danvers
District 6 Chief Richard J. Rochon Westford District 7 Chief Peter J. Ostroskey Uxbridge District 8 Chief Paul Zbikowski Ashburnham District 9 Chief Dennis M. Annear Orange District 10 Chief Keith E. Hoyle Amherst District 11 Chief Stephen S. Burkott Chicopee
District 12 Chief Craig A. Pedercini Williamstown District 13 Chief Gregory J. Burns Reading District 14 Chief Gary T. Daugherty Framingham District 15 Chief James C. Broderick Rowley
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