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“Enhanced Housekeeping Requirements in Egress Paths in Buildings with Polystyrene”

“Enhanced Housekeeping Requirements in Egress Paths in Buildings with Polystyrene”. ES&H Tier 1 Working Group Meeting Presentation. February 8, 2011. MICHAEL KRETSCHMANN PE FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING. JULY 2010 REPORT: ASSESSMENT OF BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LABORATORY’S FIRE PROTECTION PROGRAM .

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“Enhanced Housekeeping Requirements in Egress Paths in Buildings with Polystyrene”

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  1. “Enhanced Housekeeping Requirements in Egress Paths in Buildings with Polystyrene” ES&H Tier 1 Working Group Meeting Presentation February 8, 2011 MICHAEL KRETSCHMANN PE FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING

  2. JULY 2010 REPORT: ASSESSMENT OF BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LABORATORY’SFIRE PROTECTION PROGRAM • Finding 201 O-FP-L 1-1: Egress paths in buildings with elevated fire risks (facilities that lack automatic sprinkler protection or have exposed polystyrene foam insulation* on the HVAC ducts) are not being maintained to assure access to exits are clear, unobstructed, and unencumbered (not to hinder or impede the action or performance of).

  3. Polystyrene Polystyrene produces a highly intense fire and a thick black smoke. The intensity of a polystyrene fire has been proven to be able to outrun sprinkler protection in tests.

  4. Buildings with Polystyrene

  5. “Assure Access to Exits are Clear, Unobstructed, and Unencumbered” Once seven foot wide, now 5 foot. What happens when doors are open and materials are being loaded into the cabinets?

  6. “Assure Access to Exits are Clear, Unobstructed, and Unencumbered” Is less better?

  7. “Assure Access to Exits are Clear, Unobstructed, and Unencumbered” When three floors of people come down the stairs, does their safety have to rely on the bicycles staying under the stairs?

  8. “Assure Access to Exits are Clear, Unobstructed, and Unencumbered” Problems are not always visible from the inside.

  9. “Assure Access to Exits are Clear, Unobstructed, and Unencumbered” A temporary blockage can occur during a temporary fire leading to a temporary life loss.

  10. “Assure Access to Exits are Clear, Unobstructed, and Unencumbered” Okay?

  11. “Assure Access to Exits are Clear, Unobstructed, and Unencumbered” Clear?

  12. “Assure Access to Exits are Clear, Unobstructed, and Unencumbered” Is this not acceptable?

  13. “Assure Access to Exits are Clear, Unobstructed, and Unencumbered” Starting to get narrower

  14. “Assure Access to Exits are Clear, Unobstructed, and Unencumbered” Still not bad?

  15. “Assure Access to Exits are Clear, Unobstructed, and Unencumbered” Is this worse?

  16. “Assure Access to Exits are Clear, Unobstructed, and Unencumbered” Is this worse? (door can only swing 90 degree due to the tanks)

  17. “Assure Access to Exits are Clear, Unobstructed, and Unencumbered” Narrower

  18. “Assure Access to Exits are Clear, Unobstructed, and Unencumbered” Next Steps

  19. “Assure Access to Exits are Clear, Unobstructed, and Unencumbered” Questions?

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