Stafford County Public Schools Safety Program Safety begins at home, work, and play 4/20/2017 Virginia Department of Fire Programs

Fire Safety is a State of Mind How can we collectively keep our schools safe? Basic fire prevention guidelines are a good start. Partnership with teachers, Administrators, and students Cooperative effort with your Fire Marshal 4/20/2017 Virginia Department of Fire Programs

Virginia Department of Fire Programs School Fire Causes Unknown cause: 45.1% Cooking: 15.7% Incendiary, Suspicious: 25.5% Heating:3.9% Appliances: 3.9% Open Flame: 3.9% 4/20/2017 Virginia Department of Fire Programs

Virginia Department of Fire Programs 10 Hot fire Safety Tips Exits and Exit Access Panic hardware- no chains Exit signs Clear and unobstructed No furniture, lockers, file cabinets 4/20/2017 Virginia Department of Fire Programs

Virginia Department of Fire Programs Emergency Lighting Temporary power-90 minutes Test your batteries under a load for proper operation Follow NFPA 72 for guidance 4/20/2017 Virginia Department of Fire Programs

Illuminated Exit Signs Required at each exit door Lights must be operational at all times If battery backup- the unit must be tested as required 4/20/2017 Virginia Department of Fire Programs

Virginia Department of Fire Programs Extension Cords For temporary use only per NFPA 70 Holiday lighting/audiovisual device Never run through doors, windows, under carpet, or ceilings/walls No homemade devices 4/20/2017 Virginia Department of Fire Programs

Virginia Department of Fire Programs Multi-plug Adapters More than one device into a single outlet Only UL approved with over-current protection device Solution: Install permanent outlets-certified electrician 4/20/2017 Virginia Department of Fire Programs

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Virginia Department of Fire Programs Decorations Non-combustible or flame resistant No burlap, parachutes, fish netting suspended from the ceiling Artwork <20% of total wall corridors 4/20/2017 Virginia Department of Fire Programs

Virginia Department of Fire Programs Fire Drills COV 22.1-137 requires drills once a week for the first month; Table 405.2 of SFPC requires monthly thereafter. Student need to be proficient in primary and secondary means of egress 4/20/2017 Virginia Department of Fire Programs

Virginia Department of Fire Programs Material Storage Not closer than 24” to ceiling 18” of the horizontal plane of the sprinkler deflector No storage in the means of egress corridor, exit or exit stair Boiler, mechanical, and electrical equipment rooms cannot be used for storage 4/20/2017 Virginia Department of Fire Programs

Virginia Department of Fire Programs Fire Extinguishers Readily accessible location-near exit Annual maintenance requirement-proper documentation Monthly visual inspection Report any broken, missing, or discharged fire extinguishers Types and testing per NFPA 10 4/20/2017 Virginia Department of Fire Programs

Virginia Department of Fire Programs Fire Rated Doors Must work properly-self closing, latching, rated Cannot be wedged open, tied open, or made inoperable in any way UL rated or other approved Laboratories 4/20/2017 Virginia Department of Fire Programs

Virginia Department of Fire Programs Range Hood Systems NFPA 96-grease and laden vapor removal Cleaning schedule is imperative under the plenum and duct system Watch for shortcuts 4/20/2017 Virginia Department of Fire Programs

Virginia Department of Fire Programs NFPA 96 System 4/20/2017 Virginia Department of Fire Programs

Virginia Department of Fire Programs NFPA 96 System 4/20/2017 Virginia Department of Fire Programs

Grease Build-up in Ductwork 4/20/2017 Virginia Department of Fire Programs

Virginia Statistics for Schools 2006-2010 Year Fires Total Percent Property loss Content loss Total loss 2006 49 10K .49% $955K $254K $1.2 M 2007 68 10.4K .65% $1.9M $648K $2.6M 2008 57 10.2K .56% $113K $204K $318K 2009 52 .52% $101M $545K $1.7M 2010 51 9.9K $89K $24K 277 50.6K .55% $4.2M $5.9M 4/20/2017 Virginia Department of Fire Programs

Structures Fires in Schools, Stafford County Year # Fires Total Dollar Loss Civilian Injuries Civilian Deaths Fire Service Injuries Fire Service Deaths 2006 2007 2008 2 $500 2009 1 $5,000 2010 $1 Total 5 $5501 4/20/2017 Virginia Department of Fire Programs

Virginia Department of Fire Programs Your questions? W. G. Shelton Jr. Executive Director-VDFP billy.shelton@vdfp.virginia.gov 804-371-0200 Thanks for your time and attention 4/20/2017 Virginia Department of Fire Programs