fire protection for residential construction

Developed under an OSHA Susan B. Harwood Grant, #46F4-HT01, by the Associated Builders and Contractors-Cenral Texas Chapter

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Fire ProtectionFor

Residential Construction


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Disclaimer/Usage Notes• Photos shown in this presentation may depict situations that are not

in compliance with applicable OSHA requirements.

• It is not the intent of the content developers to provide compliance-based training in this presentation, the intent is more to address hazard awareness in the residential construction industry, and to recognize the overlapping hazards present in many construction workplaces.

• It should NOT be assumed that the suggestions, comments, or recommendations contained herein constitute a thorough review of the applicable standards, nor should discussion of “issues” or “concerns” be construed as a prioritization of hazards or possible controls. Where opinions (“best practices”) have been expressed, it is important to remember that safety issues in general and construction jobsites specifically will require a great deal of site- or hazard-specificity – a “one size fits all” approach is not recommended, nor will it likely be very effective.


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Disclaimer/Usage Notes• No representation is made as to the thoroughness of the

presentation, nor to the exact methods of remediation to be taken. It is understood that site conditions vary constantly, and that the developers of this content cannot be held responsible for safety problems they did not address or could not anticipate, nor those which have been discussed herein or during physical presentation. It is the responsibility of the employer, its subcontractors, and its employees to comply with all pertinent rules and regulations in the jurisdiction in which they work. Copies of all OSHA regulations are available from your local OSHA office, and many pertinent regulations and supporting documents have been provided with this presentation in electronic or printed format. This presentation is intended to discuss Federal Regulations only - your individual State requirements may be more stringent.

• It is assumed that individuals using this presentation or content to augment their training programs will be “qualified” to do so, and that said presenters will be otherwise prepared to answer questions, solve problems, and discuss issues with their audiences.


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Disclaimer/Usage Notes• As a presenter, you should be prepared to discuss areas of

particular concern (or especially suited to discussion) or problems inherent in these photos


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Why Fire Prevention?

• Forklift accident/resulting fire cause $44 million in damages– 454 unit apartment complex destroyed– $33 million uninsured

• Improper LPG storage/explosion kills two– Employees open storage trailer door – Spark/cigarette causes explosion/fire


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Fire Protection

• A fire extinguisher is needed for each 3,000 square feet of building area

• Travel distance no more than 100 feet


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Fire Protection

• Use 2A minimum size• Check label for size

• Not by weight of extinguisher

• Some Dry Chem have no A component


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Fire Extinguisher Use


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• Portable fire extinguishers shall be inspected and maintained


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Inspection


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Fire Prevention

• Storage shall not obstruct means of exit

• Material shall not be stored within 36” of a fire door opening


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Fire Extinguisher Access


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Flammable Liquids

• Approved safety cans must be used for flammable liquids


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Indoor Storage of Flammable Liquids

• No more than 25 gallons of flammable liquids must be stored in a room

• More than 25 gallons must be stored in an approved cabinet


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Outdoor Storage of Flammable Liquids

• Within 200 feet of each pile of containers, there shall be a 12’ wide access way to permit approach of fire control apparatus


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Fuel Storage


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Fuel Storage


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Fire Control for Flammable/Combustible Liquid

Storage

• One fire extinguisher with a rating of 20-B must be located not less than 25 feet, nor more than 75 feet, from any flammable liquid storage located outside


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Fuel Storage


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Heaters


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LP Gas Storage

• Must be stored outdoors

• In a tamper resistant cabinet

• Cabinet must be ventilated


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LP Gas Storage


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Questions?

• Answers to additional questions can be found in the following source materials– 29 CFR 1926 Construction Regulations– ANSI/NFPA Fire Code

fire protection for residential construction

Documents

osha susan

osha regulations

associated builders

harwood grant

applicable osha requirements

physical presentation

local osha office

pertinent regulations