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New York State Office of Fire Prevention & Control Randy A. Daniels Secretary of State James A. Burns State Fire Administrator

Fire Prevention Bureau Fire/Life Safety Inspections State Office Buildings Empire State Plaza, Capital, SOB Campus SUNY colleges & universities Community Colleges Private colleges & universities State Agency property Fire Safety Consultations Major events Alternative methods Fire safety training/education Chief John F. Mueller

WESTERN DIVISION CENTRAL DIVISION EASTERN DIVISION Hughes State Office Bldg. Syracuse Deputy Chief John J. Gilmore Donovan State Office Bldg. Buffalo Deputy Chief Mark Mallick 41 State St. Albany Deputy Chief Paul D. Martin CAPITAL DIVISION 41 State St. Albany Deputy Chief Bryant D. Stevens

SUNY Fire Inspections Conducted since 1969 as result of multi-fatal dorm fire – Cornell U. OFPC role as inspection agency for annual fire safety inspections generate reports of findings consultant on fire safety issues

General Observations Significant improvements since program inception Facilities have been able to use the information from reports to formulate long and short term capital projects

Violation Categories Behavioral – 39% Electrical – 15% Other – 18% Fire Protection – 28%

Areas Still Requiring Attention Smoke/fire door obstruction Fire protection equipment inspection/maintenance Improper storage practices Staff/faculty/student training

Report of the New York State Governor’s Task Force on Campus Fire Safety July 2000

Recommendations  Campus Fire Safety Advisory Board  Voluntary standards and programs for fire safety training for R.A.’s, students & ITM staff  Annual inspection of all facilities by OFPC  Enhanced detection/alarms in dorms  Install sprinklers in dorms during rehab

Actions Campus Fire Safety Advisory Board DOS awaiting direction from Executive Chamber Appointments from interested groups Standards for Students & Staff Intended to be based on the work of the CFSAB Once developed – widely distributed Existing policies/program may align

Actions Enhanced detection & alarms in dorm Addressed with new Code SUNY – Proposed FY Executive Budget contained funding authorization for a multi-year capital investment in residence halls – focused on retrofitting fire alarm /detection system Sprinkler Installation New construction addressed with new Code Existing – based on renovation/rehab language yet to be finalized

New Codes Individual Codes Fire Building Property Maintenance Mechanical Plumbing Residential

Fire Code of New York State Section Group R “ An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area.”

Fire Code of New York State Section Student Housing “ An approved automatic fire detection system shall be installed in all Group R-2 occupancies used as dormitories, fraternities, sororities and similar student housing. ….”

Article VII Legislation Statutory authority/responsibility for OFPC to inspect all college buildings outside NYC FDNY to continue inspection of all college buildings in NYC (existing program) Inspections while college is in session Reports filed within 90 days of completion with: –College –Local FD –State Ed State Ed Dept. retains right to inspect Inspection Changes to Sec. 807b of State Education Law

Article VII Legislation Effective 1/1/03 with rulemaking prior OFPC prescribes format of inspection report Format shall consider UFPBC and other applicable standards NYC to file reports w/ OFPC Violation Notices and Orders to Comply served personally or registered mail Local FD authorized to examine buildings for preplanning Administration Changes to 807b of State Education Law

Article VII Legislation OFPC authorized to take appropriate actions, issue Notices of Violation and Orders to Comply OFPC authorized to make recommendations w/ respect to fire safety OFPC authorized to use any or all of following –Assess civil penalty up to $500 per day –Order immediate bldg closure (imminent threat) –Exercise authority under Art. 18 Enforcement Changes to 807b of State Education Law

Article VII Legislation Commissioner of Education may also fine up to $500. per day - any college who fails to remedy to OFPC satisfaction OFPC authorized to commence court proceedings with court of competent jurisdiction Enforcement (con’t) Changes to 807b of State Education Law

Part 500 NYCRR Authority Inspection of Buildings Issuance of Report of Inspection/Notice of Violation Certificates of Compliance Methods of Abatement Issuance of Reports of Re-Inspection/Order to Comply Hazard classes, Abatement periods & Penalties Delegation of Authority

Part 500 NYCRR Buildings containing; classrooms, student housing, laboratories, physical education, dining and other facilities Buildings to be re-inspected for abatement verification Documentation generated for each inspection Authority:

DEPARTMENT OF STATE OFFICE OF FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROL STATE OF NEW YORK REPORT OF INSPECTION AND NOTICE OF VIOLATION Agency: Office of General Services State Fire ID: Facility: Campus Operations Escort: Building: Building 18 (OGS) Inspected by: Robert J. Furman 1220 Washington Avenue, SOBC Inspection Date: 02/22/2002 Building 18 (OGS) Date of Reinsp: 05/22/2002 Albany, NY Reviewed by: Paul D. Martin Agency Contact: William Stone Region Contact: John Haines Facility Contact: William Stone County: Albany _______________________________ __Building Information ____________________________________ Type of Construction: IV Number of Stories: 3 Total Square Feet: 17,500 Building Condition: Average

Inspection Report Page: 2 Agency: Office of General Services Region: Central Facility: State Office Campus Building: Tax and Finance (B18) VIOLATIONS 1. Violation: Exit access and exit discharge shall not be impeded. Hazard Cls: Severe Code Refer.: NYSUFPBC (f) Abate by: 02/23/2002 Location: Stairtower A 2. Violation: No barrier, lock or fastening device shall be installed on an exit. Hazard Cls: Serious Code Refer.: NYSUFPBC (b) Abate by: 02/26/2002 Location: NE rear exit door, 1 st floor

Part 500 NYCRR Methods of Abatement Directly correct condition or behavior in violation Acceptance of written compliance plan –Necessary training –Work, personnel, materials, expected costs, time line and financial commitment to abate

Part 500 NYCRR Re-Inspection Report Order to Comply Legal and lawful order to abate violation Abatement dates contained within start the clock for potential penalties Personally served or by registered mail

Part 500 NYCRR Hazard Class * Abatement Period Daily Penalty Severe1 day$500 Serious3 days$400 Significant7 days$200 Moderate15 days$100 Minimal30 days$50 * Based on matrix evaluating Fire Probability/Loss Severity

Initial Insp Abatement Dates days 1 st Re-Insp Re-Established Abatement Dates Report of Violation Order to Comply 2 nd Re-Insp Assessment of Penalty Penalty Retro to Ordered Abatement Dates

DEPARTMENT OF STATE OFFICE OF FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROL STATE OF NEW YORK REPORT OF RE-INSPECTION ORDER TO COMPLY ASSESSMENT OF PENALTY President Johnson 375 Hill Street Albany, NY Facility : School of Management Building: Underappreciated Hall Take notice that on May 5, 2002 you or your agent were served with a REPORT OF INSPECTION AND ORDER TO COMPLY with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code regarding violations discovered on the premises referenced in the attached Report. Subsequent to the time permitted for abatement in that Order, the premises were again inspected. This re- inspection revealed that the violation(s) contained on the attached report remain uncorrected. You are hereby ORDERED TO TAKE CORRECTIVE ACTION IMMEDIATELY to abate the violation(s) identified, after which the there will be a re-inspection of the premises. Any violations remaining unabated will result in additional penalties being imposed. FURTHERMORE, pursuant to Part 500 of the New York State Code Rules and Regulations, you are HEREBY ASSESSED A PENALY in the amount specified, for each unabated violation: Violation No. Penalty Authorized by 19NYCRR Part 500 # of days in violation Total per violation 1. $ $ $ $ TOTAL PENALTY DUE TO DATE: $

Part 500 NYCRR Certificate of Compliance Issued in lieu of Report of Inspection for buildings without any identified violations. May be revoked if justified. Posted in building Could be used as “marketing” tool for the school.

DEPARTMENT OF STATE OFFICE OF FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROL STATE OF NEW YORK CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE Issued To:Agency: State University of New York Region: Facility: School for State Employees Issued By:State of New York Office of Fire Prevention and Control 41 State Street Albany, New York Date of Issuance: September 12, 2002 Expiration Date: September 12, 2003 TAKE NOTICE THAT THE AFOREMENTIONED PREMISE HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROL FOR THE ABOVE CAPTIONED AGENCY. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, NO VIOLATIONS OF THE NEW YORK STATE UNIFORM FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING CODE WERE OBSERVED. ANY MODIFICATION OR CHANGE IN PRACTICE THAT VIOLATES APPLICABLE CODE SECTIONS WILL VOID THIS CERTIFICATE.

Administration Considerations Resources for I/T/M of fire safety systems Commitment to repairs of infrastructure and systems Commitment to Training/Education Retro-fit of sprinkler systems

OFPC Philosophy Partnership with campuses to raise the level of fire/life safety Voluntary compliance Cooperative venture Resources best spent on abatement/education/upgrades

Comprehensive Fire/Life Safety Commitment