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16.3.2 Owner's Responsibility for Fire Protection

Fire Code 2015 of Delaware > 16 Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations > 16.3 Fire Protection > 16.3.2 Owner's Responsibility for Fire Protection
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16.3.2.1*

The owner shall designate a person who shall be responsible for the fire prevention program and who shall ensure that it is carried out to completion. [241:7.2.1]

16.3.2.1.1

The fire prevention program manager shall have the authority to enforce the provisions of NFPA 241 and other applicable fire protection standards. [241:7.2.1.1]

16.3.2.1.2

The fire prevention program manager shall have knowledge of the applicable fire protection standards, available fire protection systems, and fire inspection procedures. [241:7.2.1.2]

16.3.2.1.3

Inspection records shall be available for review by the AHJ. [241:7.2.1.3]

16.3.2.2

Where guard service is provided, the fire prevention program manager shall be responsible for the guard service. [241:7.2.2]

16.3.2.3* Prefire Plans

16.3.2.3.1

Where there is public fire protection or a private fire brigade, the manager shall be responsible for the development of prefire plans in conjunction with the fire agencies. [241:7.2.3.1]

16.3.2.3.2

Prefire plans shall be updated as necessary. [241:7.2.3.2]

16.3.2.3.3

The prefire plan shall include provisions for onsite visits by the fire agency. [241:7.2.3.3]

16.3.2.4 Program Manager Responsibilities

16.3.2.4.1

The manager shall be responsible for ensuring that proper training in the use of protection equipment has been provided. [241:7.2.4.1]

16.3.2.4.2

The manager shall be responsible for the presence of adequate numbers and types of fire protection devices and appliances and for their proper maintenance. [241:7.2.4.2]

16.3.2.4.3

The manager shall be responsible for supervising the permit system for hot work operations. (See Section 5.1 of NFPA 241.) [241:7.2.4.3]

16.3.2.4.4

A weekly self-inspection program shall be implemented, with records maintained and made available. [241:7.2.4.4]

16.3.2.4.5*

Impairments to the fire protection systems or fire alarm, detection, or communications systems shall be authorized only by the fire prevention program manager. [241:7.2.4.5]

16.3.2.4.6

Temporary protective coverings used on fire protection devices during renovations, such as painting, shall be removed promptly when work has been completed in the area. [241:7.2.4.6]

16.3.2.5 Site Security

16.3.2.5.1*

Guard service shall be provided where required by the AHJ. [241:7.2.5.1]

16.3.2.5.2*

Where guard service is provided, the guard(s) shall be trained in all of the following:
  1. Notification procedures that include calling the fire department and management personnel
  2. Function and operation of fire protection equipment
  3. Familiarization with fire hazards
  4. Use of construction elevators, where provided

where provided [241:7.2.5.2]

16.3.2.5.3

Guards shall be informed of any special status of emergency equipment or hazards. [241:7.2.5.3]

16.3.2.5.4*

Security fences shall be provided where required by the AHJ. [241:7.2.5.4]

16.3.2.5.5*

Entrances (e.g., doors and windows) to the structure under construction, alteration, or demolition shall be secured where required by the AHJ. [241:7.2.5.5]

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