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16.3.2 Owner's Responsibility for Fire Protection
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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]
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]
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]
Inspection records shall be available for review by the AHJ. [241:7.2.1.3]
Where guard service is provided, the fire prevention program manager shall be responsible for the guard service. [241:7.2.2]
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]
Prefire plans shall be updated as necessary. [241:7.2.3.2]
The prefire plan shall include provisions for on-site visits by the fire agency. [241:7.2.3.3]
The manager shall be responsible for ensuring that proper training in the use of protection equipment has been provided. [241:7.2.4.1]
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]
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]
A weekly self-inspection program shall be implemented, with records maintained and made available. [241:7.2.4.4]
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]
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]
Guard service shall be provided where required by the AHJ. [241:7.2.5.1]
Where guard service is provided, the guard(s) shall be trained in all of the following:
- Notification procedures that include calling the fire department and management personnel
- Function and operation of fire protection equipment
- Familiarization with fire hazards
- Use of construction elevators, where provided
[241:7.2.5.2]
Guards shall be informed of any special status of emergency equipment or hazards. [241:7.2.5.3]
Security fences shall be provided where required by the AHJ. [241:7.2.5.4]
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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