University of Minnesota | Duluth
Fire Prevention Plan (Draft)
1. Purpose
The purpose of this Fire Prevention Plan is to establish procedures for identifying
fire hazards for the prevention of fires at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD)
campus. Employees, supervisors, and managers are expected to implement the
procedures outlined in this plan to ensure that UMD employees, student and
visitors are protected from potential fire hazards.
2. Responsibilities
The following departments and personnel are responsible for the auditing and
control of the accumulation of flammable or combustible materials including
wastes in work and storage areas.
Contact Name
Phone #
Chris Wilbur
(612) 750-5702 Fire Code Audit
University Code Office
Scott Holm
(612) 799-8832 Building Code Audit
University Code Office
Mahjoub Labyad
(218) 726-7273 Safety Audits
EHSO
Laura Lott
EHSO
Facilities Management
(FM)
Steve Schilling
(218) 726-6917 Safety Audits
Recycling, Solid
(218) 726-7693
(Non-Hazardous.)
Recycling, Solid
(218) 726-7383
(Non-Hazardous)
(218) 726-6342 Grounds Maintenance
Andrew Kimball
(218) 726-6764
EHSO
Christine Lovejoy
Chris Stevens,
Control measures
Hazmat Disposal & Recycling
Department
FM
FM
The following individuals are responsible for maintenance of fire protection
equipment and systems installed to prevent or control fires (Ex. fire extinguishers,
fire hoses, sprinklers, alarms etc.).
Contact Name
John Sawyer,
Engineer
Steve Chepelnik,
Electrician
Jeff Carlson,
Engineer
Phone #
Responsibility
(218) 726-8477
(218) 726-6060
(218) 726-7595
Overall responsibility for all
systems
Systems installation, testing
and maintenance
Fire extinguishers inspection
& maintenance
Department
FM
FM
FM
Fire protection systems/fire alarm systems are maintained/monitored electronically
by a contracted vendor. The contracted vendor and their responsibilities are
Vendor Information
Name: Simplex
Phone: 1-888-Sipmlex
Responsibility
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Monitor fire protection system on a 24 hour/7 days per
week/365 days per year basis
Relay fire alarm conditions to 911
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3. Identification of Fire Hazards
The following is a list of potential fire hazards by work areas.
Work Areas
Fire Hazards
Laboratories
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Flammable & combustible liquids including wastes
Flammable solids
Electrical, electronic equipment
Combustible paper, cardboard and Plastics
Heat producing equipment and appliances
Flammable gases
Computer labs
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VDT, printers, electrical
Plastic, paper, cardboard
Chemical Store room
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Flammable and combustible liquids
Flammable solids
Plastics, cardboard, and paper
Electrical appliances
Shops and work rooms
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Paper, plastic, electrical, oils, flammable and
combustible liquids, combustible dusts,
Hot work/Open Flame
Flammable gases
Employee break/lunch rooms
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Paper, plastic, electrical appliances
Employee offices
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Paper, electrical, VDT, plastic, printers
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Large cooking appliances, grills, catering equipment,
heating sources, oils, grease
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Flammable, combustible, soldering, hot works
Kitchen
Theatre
4. Fire Protection Best Practices
The following are fire prevention best practices by type of fire hazards.
Type of Fire Hazard
Fire Prevention Practices
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Paper
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Plastic
Electrical
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Waste paper is removed and recycled regularly per custodial
standard
Stored paper is managed to prevent fires by keeping paper
away from ignition sources, storing in metal file cabinets etc.
Practice good housekeeping to avoid fire loading
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Waste plastic is discarded or recycled regularly per custodial
standards
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Regular safety inspections of laboratories, shops, workrooms,
storage rooms etc., are conducted to ensure electrical
hazards are identified and abated; outlets, multi strips, and
extension cords are used properly and in good condition; and
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access to electrical power boxes are free from obstructions.
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Laboratory and storage areas inspections are conducted
regularly to ensure flammable and combustible material
storage is within allowable quantities, in approved containers
and in accordance with the UMD chemical storage guide.
Flammable wastes are managed according to state and
federal hazardous waste rules
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Hot work permit procedures are implemented for any heat
producing operation, or operations involving open flames and
sparks. Hot work includes welding, brazing, grinding,
soldering, cutting, and torch applied or removed materials
(see UMD Hot Wok permit requirements)
Flammable/Combustible
liquids and gases
Hot Work/Open flame
5. Fire Safe Work practices
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Flammable liquids or gases, combustibles including, boxes, books, rags,
clothing, or trash shall not be placed or stored near heaters or their vents, any
electrical appliance, or other potential sources of ignition. All Hazardous
Materials are to be stored according to the UMD Chemical Storage Guide and
the UMD Flammable Chemical Storage Guide
Sources of actual or potential heat such as hot plates are not to be placed near
flammable or combustible materials. Candle burning is not allowed at UMD, and
only specific portable space heaters are acceptable
Care must be taken not to block fire escape routes with any materials,
particularly with flammable or combustible materials.
A minimum of 44" clear path of travel shall be provided in all exit corridors.
o Flammable liquids or other hazardous material storage is not permitted
in any corridors and stairways, or exit route.
o No storage of any type is allowed in any part of a space considered as
exit route.
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Access to safety showers, eyewashes, fire extinguishers, exit doors, fire alarm
pull stations and electrical panels are to be maintained free of obstructions.
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All equipment/storage in any corridor shall be temporary (less than 3 months)
shall allow for the 44” clear Path, and shall be clearly labeled with the owner's
name, address, and phone number, date it was placed in storage as well as
approximate removal date.
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Each individual department will make sure that disposition of flammable
hazardous waste is done on a regular basis to ensure the quantity of flammable
materials stored in the space stay within the allowable limit.
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Flammable chemicals and other hazardous material storage shall be kept to a
minimum (in use only).
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Extension cords and multiple plugs are to be maintained in good condition, free
of defects and are not to be used in lieu of permanent wiring.
Cord and plug connected equipment that is defective in any way is not to be
used and must be immediately taken out of service for repair.
6. Fire Control Measures
Most Buildings on the UMD campus are equipped with a monitored fire alarm
system. Also, the majority of the Buildings are equipped with fire protection
sprinklers. The following is a list of fire control measures
Work Areas
Fire Control Measures
All buildings
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Monitored sprinkler system
Monitored fire alarm system
Fire doors and separations
Fire extinguishers
The following Fire Extinguishers types and quantities are used at UMD
Type
Total Number
ABC
CO2
Halon
1028
114
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7. Maintenance and Inspection Program
The periodic maintenance, inspection and testing frequencies for fire control
systems are as follows
Fire Control Measures
Inspection/Testing Frequency
UMD
Contractor
Fire Alarm System
Annual
Sprinkler System
Annual
Fire Extinguishers
Monthly inspections
Annual inspections and testing
FM
FM
FM (visual,
Summit
monthly)
FM
Contractor (bid)
10. Employee Response to Fire Emergencies
Employees are instructed during Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness training
that they are not required to extinguish incipient fires with the provided fire
extinguishers, but should sound the alarm to alert others in the building, and
evacuate immediately. Employees are not to use the fire extinguishers unless they
have been trained and are familiar with the safe circumstances of its use. Employee
response to fire emergencies is outlined in the UMD Beep Plan.
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11. Training
Employees are apprised of the potential fire hazards of the materials and processes
they are routinely exposed to and fire safe work practices during the Fire Safety and
Emergency Preparedness training.
Upon initial assignment, employees should be made aware of the key parts of this
Fire Prevention plan and the Building Emergency Evacuation plan (BEEP) by their
supervisor, to protect them in the event of an emergency. This Fire Prevention Plan
along with the BEEP plan are located in all departments’ head offices, on the UMD
EHSO web site and will be made available for review by employees upon their
request.
The UMD Office of Environmental Health and Safety reviews this plan annually for
any needed changes or updates. For further information on Emergency
preparedness or this plan, please contact Mahjoub Labyad at (218) 726-7273 or
mlabyad@d.umn.edu or Laura Lott at (218) 726-6917 or llott@d.umn.edu
8. Legal Reference
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29 CFR 1910.38 - Fire Prevention Plans
Minnesota Fire Safety Code.
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