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Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau

Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau. What We Do . We set Protection Class (PC) Gradings A numerical classification of 1 through 10 representing the fire protection capabilities in the community Allows fair and consistent insurance pricing Used by most insurance carriers

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Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau

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  1. Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau

  2. What We Do • We set Protection Class (PC) Gradings • A numerical classification of 1 through 10 representing the fire protection capabilities in the community • Allows fair and consistent insurance pricing • Used by most insurance carriers • PC Grading Schedule being updated

  3. Grading Topics • Community Protection Class – What We Evaluate • Current New • Water Supplies: 39% 35% • Fire Department: 39% 40% • Emergency Communications: 9% 9% • Fire Safety Control: 13% 16%

  4. Grading Topics • Water Supplies - Current • Adequacy of Supply Works • Reliability of Source Supply • Reliability of Pumping Capacity • Reliability of Power Supply • Condition, Arrangement, Operation, and Reliability of System • Adequacy of Mains • Reliability of Mains • Installation of Mains • Arrangement of Distribution System • Additional Factors and Conditions • Distribution of Hydrants • Hydrants – Size, Type and Installation • Hydrants – Inspection and Condition • Miscellaneous Factors and Conditions

  5. Grading Topics • Water Supplies - New • Adequacy of Water Supply • 2. Distribution of Hydrants • 3. Hydrants – Size, Type and Installation • 4. Hydrants – Inspection and Condition • 5. Arrangement, Operation, and Maintenance of Water System

  6. Grading Topics • Fire Department – Current & New • Pumpers • Ladder Trucks/ Ladder Service • Distribution of Companies and Type of Apparatus • Pumper Capacity • Maintenance and Condition of Apparatus • Number of Officers • Department Staffing • Engine and Ladder Company Unit Staffing

  7. Grading Topics • Fire Department – Current & New • 9. Master and Stream Devices • 10. Equipment for Pumpers and Ladder Trucks • 11. Hose • 12. Condition of Hose • 13. Training • 14. Response to Alarms • Fire Operations • Special Protection • Miscellaneous Factors and Conditions

  8. Grading Topics • Emergency Communications - Current • Communication Center • Communication Center Equipment • Fire Department Communication Equipment • Fire Alarm Operators

  9. Grading Topics • Emergency Communications - New • Communication Center • Communication Center Equipment • Fire Alarm Operators

  10. Grading Topics • Fire Safety Control - Current • Fire Inspections and Conditions • Supplemental Fire Prevention Activities • Building Code Enforcement

  11. Grading Topics • Fire Safety Control - New • Fire Code Enforcement • a. Fire Marshal • b. Fire Plan Review • c. Permit Inspections • d. Inspection of Existing Buildings • Public Education • Fire Investigations • Building Code Enforcement

  12. Next Steps • New Protection Class Schedule • File with WA OIC • Start using in June 1, 2013 • Education Seminar: • WFC Annual Conference • Yakima, WA • Tuesday May 21st, 8 am to noon

  13. What Can We Help You With? • Contact Information • Name: Robert Ferrell • Phone: 206-217-WSRB (9772) • Fax: 206-217-WFAX (9329) • Direct Phone: 509-228-8062 • Customer Service: 206-217-0101 • E-Mail: robert.ferrell@wsrb.com • Web access: www.wsrb.com

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