Fire prevention requires segregating the three elements of the fire triangle. In practice, a method to achieve that goal is to post—and enforce—no-smoking signs around flammable liquids and gases and have fire watches on all work involving torch-applied materials of a minimum of two hours after the last torch is turned off.

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To meet OSHA standards, employers who have fixed extinguishing systems must: • Substitute (temporarily) a fire watch of trained employees to respond to fire emergencies when a fire suppression system is out of service. • Ensure that the fire watch is included in the fire prevention plan and the emergency action plan.

This guide addresses four major areas: fire prevention, fire protection, fire emergency preparedness and fire response. The requirements in this guide apply to all University faculty, staff, students, volunteers, and outside contractors working on University premises.

The fire prevention code sets the requirements for testing and maintaining fire suppression and fire detection systems, regulating general fire safety requirements, and maintaining life safety features within a structure.

This course was adapted from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) “Fire Protection”, Publication No NIOSH Order No. 9637770, “Fundamentals of Fire Protection”, which is in the public domain.

Fire prevention is made up of a number of activities that include enacting and enforcing fire codes, presenting public fire safety education programs, conducting property inspections, and investigating fire causes.

Fire prevention is the elimination of the possibility of a fire being started. In order to start, every hostile fire requires an initial heat source, an initial fuel source, and something to bring them together (NFPA 1997, 1–9).

Buildings under construction present unique fire exposures that require special attention. Fires can result in major losses and long delays in the completion of the project. Compliance with Model Codes and NFPA standards reduces the possibility of a fire. Moreover, compliance with this checklist may reduce loss even if a fire occurs.

Fire is fast! In less than 30 seconds a small flame can turn into a major fire. Here are some important ways to keep your home safe from fire.