Group members : 1)Abhilash NFPA Life Safety Code Group members : 1)Abhilash 2)Nitin Sankappanavar 3)Shyam Kotecha 4) Yash Naik

Introduction to NFPA What is NFPA ? The Life Safety Code is the most widely used source for strategies to protect people based on building construction, protection, and occupancy features that minimize the effects of fire and related hazards. Unique in the field, it is the only document that covers life safety in both new and existing structures

Definition of Life safety Life Safety is comprised of: Codes Standards Regulations Documentation LIFE-SAFETY-Refers to the joint consideration of both the life and physical well-being of individuals.

History The Life Safety Code was originated in 1913 by the Committee on Safety to Life. The Committee on Safety to Life was restructured in 1963 and the first publication in 1966 was a complete revision. The title was changed from Building Exits Code to Code for Safety to Life from Fire in Buildings and Structures. The final revision to all "code language" was made and it was decided that the Code would be revised and republished on a three- year schedule.

What does NFPA address ? Provisions are included for all types of occupancies, with requirements for egress, features of fire protection, sprinkler systems, alarms, emergency lighting, smoke barriers, and special hazard protection.

The Requirements of Egress are: The Exit routes should be a permanent part of the work place.

Construction materials used to separate an exit from other parts of the workplace: 1 hour resistance 3 stories 2 hours resistance 4 stories Openings into an exit: limited to those necessary to allow access to the exit Each opening must be protected by an approved self-closing fire door that remains closed or automatically closes in an emergency At least 2 routes must be available except for sufficiently small occupancy As far away from each other as practical in case one is blocked by fire or smoke More than 2 required if all cannot evacuate through 2 exit routes

Fire Detection Systems Restore to normal condition ASAP after each test or alarm – spares available Maintenance and testing Protect from corrosion, physical impact Do not support by wires or tubing Designed to operate in time, provide a warning Delay only if necessary for immediate safety

Sprinkler System Sprinklers – only if required by OSHA Fixed extinguishing systems Discharge alarms and safeguards Inspection and maintenance PPE for rescue of employees trapped Dry chemical Gaseous agent Water spray and foam

Smoke Barriers and Partiotions Smoke Barrier – Smoke barriers shall form an effective membrane continuous from outside wall to outside wall and from floor slab to floor or roof deck above, including continuity through concealed spaces, such as those found above suspended ceilings, and interstitial structural and mechanical spaces. The supporting construction shall be protected to afford the required fire- resistance rating of the wall or floor supported in buildings of other than Type IIB, IIIB or VB construction. Smoke Partition – Smoke partitions shall extend from the floor to the underside of the floor or roof deck above or to the underside of the ceiling above where the ceiling membrane is constructed to limit the transfer of smoke.

Fire Alarm System All local fire alarm signaling systems used to alert employees Enough warning for emergency action of safe escape Perceived above ambient noise/light Tactile devices when necessary Distinctive and recognizable

LIFE SAFETY CODE As part of NFPA’s commitment to eliminate fire deaths and injuries through effective public education programs and information, NFPA strives to be the source for fire and life safety information. With help from our official mascot, Sparky the Fire Dog®, and our national outreach efforts, like our public education advisors, public education network, Safety Source e- newsletter, Remembering When™ program, Learn Not to Burn® programs, and our annual Fire Prevention Week campaign, NFPA is helping to make the world a safer place. Strategies are integrated throughout our programs to reach those at highest risk including young children, older adults, people in low-income communities and people with disabilities.

Sparky the fire dog

CODES AND STANDARDS Disasters can occur anywhere, and they often occur when we least expect them. NFPA codes and standards are there to provide us with ways to prevent their occurrence, manage their impact, and protect us. NFPA develops, publishes, and disseminates more than 300 consensus codes and standards intended to minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other risks. Virtually every building, process, service, design, and installation in society today is affected by NFPA documents. Our codes and standards, administered by more than 250 Technical Commitees comprising approximately 8,000 volunteers, are adopted and used throughout the world. The NFPA Standards Council oversees the Association's codes and standards development activities, administers the rules and regulations, and acts as an appeals body. Our standards development process is open and consensus-based process. That means anybody can participate and expect fair and equal treatment. This is because safety is everybody’s business. 

Life safety code Adopted by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospitals Long Term Care Facilities Ambulatory Surgical Centers ICFs/MR

Life safety code The publication Life Safety Code, known as NFPA 101, is a consensus standard widely adopted in the United States. It is administered, trademarked, copyrighted, and published by the National Fire Protection Association and, like many NFPA documents, is systematically revised on a three year cycle.

Foundations for any facility Life Safety Code and NFPA code are some of the most critical building blocks for the protection of your patients, visitors and staff. You cannot compromise or take short cuts with anyone’s life. Your time and dedication are critical to the success of having complete Life Safety documents and good surveys.

Life Safety Must have Good set of Life Safety Drawings Understand what needs to be included and what should be taken off Have an updated EBBI and e-SOC Make sure the EBBI reflects your LS drawings Update the e-SOC on TJC website Have good testing records Know what is expected by TJC and CMS All Life Safety documents organized Be able to produce your records quickly

Understand your facility and the occupancies Business Occupancy (BO) Lab, pharmacy, central sterile supply, central storeroom, receiving, kitchen, cafeteria, administration, gift shop, etc. Radiology, CT scan, etc. (usually) Clinics, dialysis (usually) Most areas where there’s no anesthesia Requires 2-hour separation from HCO

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