Floor Warden Emergency Procedures Manual 4250 Executive Square La Jolla, CA 92037 P Prreeppaarreedd B Byy U UP PS S FFiirree LLiiffee S Saaffeettyy S Seerrvviicceess 11555511 N Noorrtthh TTuussttiinn A Avveennuuee S Suuiittee 665500 S Saannttaa A Annaa,, C CA A 9922770055 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ Introduction The Management of this building in cooperation with the San Diego Fire Department has compiled this manual for 4250 Executive Square, San Diego, California to help ensure the safety of the building’s occupants in the event of an emergency and to comply with the provisions of the California Code of Regulations, Title 19, and the San Diego Fire Code. The material in this manual pertaining to Title 19 of the California Code of Regulations, the San Diego Municipal Code and the San Diego Fire Code is required by law. Additional procedures outlined for Earthquake, Bomb Threat, Medical Emergency, etc., are recommendations only. For further legal requirements and information regarding such situations, refer to the appropriate agency. The provisions of Sections 3.09 and 3.10, Title 19 of the California Code of Regulations require that persons responsible for new and existing high-rise buildings comply with the Emergency Pre-Fire Planning and Evacuation Requirements as set forth therein. Owners, managers, operators, administrators and tenants of each high-rise building in the state of California shall comply with these requirements or be subject to prosecution and penalties, including fines, as set forth in Title 19 of the California Code of Regulations. This manual and its contents shall remain the property of the building and be made readily available to members of the San Diego Fire Department upon demand. This manual has been prepared under the guidelines and in the format suggested by the San Diego City Fire Department. The author of this manual does not assume responsibility in the event of any emergency that should occur. He does not assume responsibility if building management does not keep The Emergency Procedures Manual current. All technical information within The Emergency Procedures Manual was provided by building staff. UPS Fire Life Safety Services 1 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ Table of Contents Introduction Table of Contents ..................................................................................................................... 1 Emergency Contacts ........................................................................................................... 3 Floor Warden Rosters .............................................................................................................. 4 Physically Impaired List ........................................................................................................... 5 Fire Procedures ..................................................................................................................... 6 General ........................................................................................................................................ 6 If you discover fire or smoke ....................................................................................................... 6 If Trapped In an Office or Area .................................................................................................... 6 Floor Warden Duties ................................................................................................................... 7 Fire Extinguisher Use ............................................................................................................... 8 Types of Fire Extinguishers ................................................................................................... 10 Evacuation Procedures .................................................................................................... 11 General Procedures .................................................................................................................. 11 Specific Evacuation Procedures ................................................................................................ 11 Safe Stairwell Procedures ......................................................................................................... 12 Locked Stairwell Information ..................................................................................................... 12 Refuge Areas ............................................................................................................................ 13 A Safe Evacuation Requires...................................................................................................... 14 Evacuation for the Physically Impaired ...................................................................................... 16 Lifts and Carries ........................................................................................................................ 18 Earthquake Procedures .................................................................................................... 23 General Information................................................................................................................... 23 Before the earthquake ............................................................................................................... 23 Once the shaking starts............................................................................................................. 23 Once the initial shocks have subsided ...................................................................................... 23 Floor Warden............................................................................................................................. 24 Earthquake Evacuation .......................................................................................................... 27 What if you are in an elevator? .................................................................................................. 28 Other Emergencies ............................................................................................................ 28 Medical Emergencies ................................................................................................................ 28 Bomb Threats .......................................................................................................................... 29 Upon Notification of Bomb Threat ............................................................................................. 29 If Your Floor Is Affected............................................................................................................. 30 In Case a Suspicious Device is Found ...................................................................................... 30 UPS Fire Life Safety Services 1 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ Bomb Threat Check List ............................................................................................................ 33 Building Systems and Equipment ................................................................................. 38 Floor Warden Duties ................................................................................................................. 42 Emergency Responsibilities ...................................................................................................... 42 Emergency Response Team ....................................................... 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SUPPLEMENTAL ................................................................................................................. 46 Fire Drill Instructions .................................................................................................................. 46 Fire Prevention Tips .................................................................................................................. 47 Legal Requirements for High Rise Buildings ............................................................................. 48 Forms ........................................................................................................................................ 50 UPS Fire Life Safety Services 2 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ Emergency Contacts Call 9-1-1 The seven digit emergency numbers should only be used if you encounter a problem with the 9-1-1 system or if using a cellular phone. Primary# Alternate # FIRE 9–1–1 (858) 974-9891 POLICE 9–1–1 (619) 531-2000 PARAMEDICS 9–1–1 (619) 533-4300 Fire Safety Director Alt. Fire Safety Director Name Madalyn Macias Property Manager Phone 858-450-2880 Gilbert Ruiz Chief Engineer 858-450-2880 Management Office Engineering 858-450-2880 Gilbert Ruiz Chief Engineer Security 24/7 BUILDING ADDRESS 858-450-2880 858-450-2880 4250 Executive Square La Jolla, CA 92037 Nearest Cross Street: Genesee UPS Fire Life Safety Services 3 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ Floor Warden Rosters FLOOR Suite FLOOR WARDEN NAME PHONE NUMBER ALTERNATE NAME PHONE NUMBER Indicate with * all CPR or EMT trained personnel Advise the Fire Life Safety Director of any changes UPS Fire Life Safety Services 4 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ Physically Impaired List Persons requiring assistance must make a request in writing to building management. This list is not made available to the general public. However, it is accessible and no guarantee of privacy is given. This list is for emergency use only. Any abuse of this policy is cause for disciplinary action. Name Floor/ Suite UPS Fire Life Safety Services Phone Assistance Required (Temp or Perm) Monitor Names 5 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ Fire Procedures General If you discover fire or smoke 1 Safety of life is the first priority. Remove anyone in the area from immediate danger. Confine the fire by closing as many doors as possible as you leave the area. 2 Notification: Activate a manual pull station in close proximity. Call the fire department at 9-1-1. If you encounter problems with the 911 system, dial (858) 974-9891 and provide the following information: Building Name Building Address Nearest Cross Street Nature of the Emergency Your Floor/Suite Number Your Call Back Number 4250 Executive Square 4250 Executive Square Genesee Do not hang up until the emergency operator hangs up. 3 Fighting the fire is an option only if you are trained, you have someone with you, it is safe to do so, and if it does not interfere with the performance of your emergency duties. 4 Evacuate adjoining areas and begin your assigned duties as defined by this manual. If Trapped In an Office or Area Wedge material along the bottom of the door to keep smoke out. Close as many doors as possible between you and the fire. Call the fire department and notify them of your situation. If windows are operable and you need air, open the window. Break windows only as a last resort. Smoke may enter the room and it will be impossible to stop it. If unable to perform your assigned duties notify other staff members. Smoke Detectors: Smoke detectors are provided for your personal safety. Anyone who willfully and maliciously tampers with, damages, breaks or removes any required smoke detector shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. UPS Fire Life Safety Services 6 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ Floor Warden Duties Pre Emergency Planning 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Know the general fire procedures on the previous page. Know the location of all emergency exits. Know the location and use of fire extinguishers. Organize an emergency team to assist in an evacuation. Train all team members. Ensure that all occupants are familiar with the emergency plan. Prepare pre-printed lists of all employees to assist in accounting for missing persons during an evacuation. 8. Provide instruction to physically impaired persons. If you see fire or smell smoke 1. Call the fire department and activate an alarm or send someone to activate an alarm. 2. Ensure that your emergency team members are in place. 3. Begin directing the evacuation. 4. Once all occupants have evacuated, account for all members of your Emergency Response Team and then exit the floor together using the nearest safe stairwell. 5. Relocate to the designated refuge area and account for all employees. 6. Report any missing employees immediately to the fire department. 7. Report the location of any physically impaired persons still on the floor to the Fire Department. UPS Fire Life Safety Services 7 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ Fire Extinguisher Use Not all fires are the same, and they are classified according to the type of fuel that is burning. If you use the wrong type of fire extinguisher on the wrong class of fire, you can, in fact, make matters worse. It is therefore very important to understand the four different fire classifications. Class A - Wood, paper, cloth, trash, plastics Solid combustible materials that are not metals. (Class A fires generally leave an Ash.) Class B - Flammable liquids: gasoline, oil, grease, and acetone. Any non-metal in a liquid state, on fire. This classification also includes flammable gases. (Class B fires generally involve materials that Boil or Bubble.) Class C - Electrical: energized electrical equipment As long as it's "plugged in," it would be considered a class C fire. (Class C fires generally deal with electrical Current.) D Class D - Metals: potassium, sodium, aluminum, magnesium Unless you work in a laboratory or in an industry that uses these materials, it is unlikely you'll have to deal with a Class D fire. It takes special extinguishing agents (Metal-X, foam) to fight such a fire. UPS Fire Life Safety Services 8 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ It's easy to remember how to use a fire extinguisher if you can remember the acronym PASS, which stands for Pull, Aim, Squeeze, and Sweep. Pull the pin. This will allow you to discharge the extinguisher. Aim Aim at the base of the fire. If you aim at the flames (which is frequently the temptation), the extinguishing agent will fly right through and do no good. You want to hit the fuel. Squeeze the top handle or lever. This depresses a button that releases the pressurized extinguishing agent in the extinguisher. Sweep from side to side until the fire is completely out. Start using the extinguisher from a safe distance away, then move forward. Once the fire is out, keep an eye on the area in case it re-ignites. UPS Fire Life Safety Services 9 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ Types of Fire Extinguishers Dry Chemical extinguishers are usually rated for multiple purpose use. They contain an extinguishing agent and use a compressed, non-flammable gas as a propellant. Water These extinguishers contain water and compressed air and should only be used on Class A (ordinary combustibles) fires. Carbon Dioxide (CO2) extinguishers are most effective on Class B and C (liquids and electrical) fires. Since the gas disperses quickly, these extinguishers are only effective from 3 to 8 feet. The carbon dioxide is stored as a compressed liquid in the extinguisher; as it expands, it cools the surrounding air. The cooling will often cause ice to form around the “horn” where the gas is expelled from the extinguisher. Since the fire could re-ignite, continue to apply the agent even after the fire appears to be out. Halon extinguishers contain a gas that interrupts the chemical reaction that takes place when fuels burn. These types of extinguishers are often used to protect valuable electrical equipment since they leave no residue to clean up. Halon extinguishers have a limited range, usually 4 to 6 feet. The initial application of Halon should be made at the base of the fire, even after the flames have been extinguished. UPS Fire Life Safety Services 10 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ Evacuation Procedures General Procedures Definitions PANIC: A sudden unreasoning terror often accompanied by mass hysteria. Panic is often the result of not knowing what to do. EVACUATION: The movement of people off of a floor. The emergency movement of people is best accomplished in a supervised manner. Personnel trained on proper evacuation methods will make relocation of any number of people a safe operation. HORIZONTAL EVACUATION: The movement of people across floors to refuge areas, stairwells, etc. VERTICAL EVACUATION: The movement of people either down or up. RELOCATION: The movement of one floor or several floors within a building. TOTAL EVACUATION: The movement of all occupants from the building. Total evacuation is not always necessary or recommended. Total evacuation should be considered in the event of extreme emergency situations. Specific Evacuation Procedures 1. The audible / visual alarm activates on ONE FLOOR, the floor where the device is activated. Upon hearing the alarm on your floor, all occupants will exit their suite, and take the nearest stairwell to exit the building. Always respond to an alarm as if there were a real emergency event occurring. It is important that occupants remain quiet enough to hear the instructions that may be given by the Floor Warden or the public address system. All occupants should be familiar with the evacuation routes to safely reach the refuge area(s). Use caution crossing driveways or streets. When relocating to an outside area of refuge, for their safety, occupants must always be a minimum of 300 feet away from the building. The current designated refuge area is not 300 away from the building, but from the designated refuge area, occupants have the ability to move further away from the building due to safety issues or when directed to do so by building staff or other personnel, such as the Fire Department. UPS Fire Life Safety Services 11 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ 2. While it is usually advisable to go downward in a building during an alarm, there are times when it may become necessary to go to an upper floor or to the roof. This should only be done if lower floors are untenable due to heat or smoke, or if directed by building Staff or the Fire Department. 3. Once an evacuation has taken place, the Floor Warden will take a head count at the refuge area. The Floor Warden will ask if everyone has evacuated. Make sure all visitors are accounted for. Floor Wardens will report any missing occupants and the location of the physically challenged to the Building Staff or Fire Department Personnel. Safe Stairwell Procedures a. Move quickly, but DO NOT RUN. b. Do not carry food and/or beverages into the stairwell as they may spill and cause a slip and fall hazard. c. Respond to the safest designated stairwell. DO NOT USE ELEVATORS. d. Remove high heels to prevent injuries (carry them with you). e. Use handrail which is most continuous (usually center). f. Each floor will relocate 3 or more floors below the fire floor. g. Allow room for others to enter into an orderly flow of traffic without holding up others. h. Gain assistance for those who are slower moving or require assistance. i. Dispel any false information or rumors (to prevent panic, refrain from using the word “fire”). j. Treat any injuries incurred in the stairwell at the nearest landing when required or if practical. k. Complete the relocation. DO NOT CONGREGATE IN STAIRWELL. Locked Stairwell Information Stairwell doors are locked from the stair side for security reasons. All stairwell doors are equipped with electric locks. Upon activation of any alarm device, these doors will automatically unlock. UPS Fire Life Safety Services 12 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ Refuge Areas Path to refuge area shown as a red line. Refuge area shaded in yellow. In the event of a bomb threat or earthquake: If evacuation is necessary, a refuge area will be determined at that time. * The area shown as the refuge areas is for a general alarm evacuation. In case of a “real” building emergency, customers will need to move further from the building, a minimum of 300 feet for reasons of safety UPS Fire Life Safety Services 13 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ A Safe Evacuation Requires An urgent response: Be in the stairwell in 2 minutes or less. Creating a safe stairwell – eliminating items that create slips, falls and twisted ankles, as an example. Therefore, the following should not be brought into the stairwell. NO DRINKS NO FOOD Options: NO HIGH HEEL SHOES UPS Fire Life Safety Services 1. Have available an extra pair of shoes, such as flats, to wear down the stairs, or 2. Carry your shoes as you walk down the stairs. 14 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ NO LARGE BULKY OBJECTS 9 11 10 4 2 12 UPS Fire Life Safety Services 8 6 15 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ Evacuation for the Physically Impaired Physically challenged individuals may need assistance during an emergency. Any person who may need the assistance of another to effectively evacuate during an emergency is considered physically challenged. The impairment may be permanent or temporary, and may include but not be limited to: Persons confined to wheelchairs Persons dependent upon crutches Persons with significant hearing or sight impairment Pregnant persons Extreme obesity The following information should be distributed to all occupants who are physically impaired: Pre-Emergency Actions: 1. Prior to an emergency select two assistants to assist you in an emergency. Meet with the assistants to discuss your special needs in case of an emergency. Be sure to tell them how best to assist you. Remember you are the expert on your own personal condition. 2. Decide on a meeting spot. For example: at your desk or at a designated stairwell. 3. If applicable, have assistants become familiar with various lifts and carries. EVACUATION AND PANIC CONTROL During a Fire Emergency: 1. Upon hearing the fire alarm, meet with your assistants. 2. Proceed to the nearest safe stairwell. 3. Enter the stairwell last and remain on the landing. Be sure to close the door behind you. One assistant should notify Building Staff or Fire Department Personnel of your location. For example; on the 3rd floor in Stairwell #2. The other Assistant will remain in the stairwell with you. If further evacuation is necessary the Assistant may assist you to five floors below the fire floor to a reentry floor or to the exterior refuge area. 4. Remain calm. Help is on the way. The Fire Department’s first priority is rescuing people. UPS Fire Life Safety Services 16 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ Listed below are some things that you can do for yourself if you are alone during an emergency: 1. Proceed to the stairwell. Instruct all others who are exiting to tell the Fire Department which floor and stairwell you are in. 2. Be prepared to ask for assistance. Tell them what your condition is and be prepared to give instructions on how you can best be helped. If you cannot leave your office: 1. DO NOT PANIC. 2 Close as many doors as possible between you and the fire. 3. Immediately call the Fire Department at 9-1-1 or if a problem occurs with the 9-1-1 system, call (858) 974-9891. Tell them you cannot get out. - Tell them you are physically impaired and in what way. - Give them your address and suite number. - Give them the nearest cross street. - Give them the number you are calling from: This is important because the Fire Department may have to call you back to get more information. 4. Stay where you are. Help is on the way. UPS Fire Life Safety Services 17 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ Lifts and Carries UPS Fire Life Safety Services 18 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ UPS Fire Life Safety Services 19 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ UPS Fire Life Safety Services 20 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ UPS Fire Life Safety Services 21 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ UPS Fire Life Safety Services 22 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ Earthquake Procedures General Information Earthquakes are potentially the most devastating and dangerous form of physical phenomena. Historical instances report variations in effect from faint rumblings and light vibration to total destruction of major cities. Earthquakes will occur suddenly with little or no advance warning. Tremors, vibration and shaking of the ground will occur. The shaking may become violent with subsequent upheaval and lateral displacement of the ground. Structures above ground level may become unstable or toppled; below-ground installations, such as utility and communication lines, may be disrupted or destroyed. While such occurrences are unpredictable, advance preparation, planning, and training may help protect people from injury or death. Before the earthquake Identify alternate escape routes in the building in case one or more areas become blocked with debris. Be aware of locations for fire alarms and fire extinguishers. Once the shaking starts Duck and cover under a hard surface like a desk or table. Or Move to an interior wall away from glass, get down on your hands and knees and protect your head and neck. Face away from any windows. Stay clear of tall objects that may tilt and topple over. STAY IN THE BUILDING. Do not run outside. Debris may be falling. Once the initial shocks have subsided Remain calm. Be prepared for aftershocks. Check for injuries and give first aid. You have no duty to come to the aid of a stricken person. However you may voluntarily assist the victim to the degree that you are trained. UPS Fire Life Safety Services 23 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ Do a check for hazards that may have been caused by the quake. Use emergency supplies if necessary. DO turn off electrical devices. DON'T turn on any lighting or electrical devices. DON'T use the telephone except in extreme emergencies. Wait for reliable information to confirm your path of travel to your destination before evacuating. Roads and highways may be inaccessible. Employees should exit the building by the stairs, never use the elevators. Stay out of, and away from, damaged buildings; after-shock may topple damaged structures. Floor Warden Before 1. Know the location of possible Refuge Areas outside and away from the building in case evacuation is necessary. Generally, it is safer to remain inside the building. 2. Know location of nearest Essential Service Phone - usually a pay phone. 3. Reduce non-structural hazards, for example: secure top-heavy objects such as bookcases, filing cabinets, etc. to structural elements of the building. Remove all heavy objects from top shelves. Secure cleaning liquids and other chemicals on shelves to help prevent spillage. 4. Maintain battery operated portable radios (with extra batteries) to receive Emergency Broadcast Reports. 5. Have a First Aid Kit (check & maintain quarterly.) 6. Maintain battery operated flashlights in working condition. 7. It is also recommended that you have: - heavy gloves in case of broken glass; a pair of rubber soled shoes; replacement glasses or contacts - if you are on any medication, have a 72 hour (minimum) supply with you at all times; water: store water and rotate the bottles regularly. 8. Have a plan for reuniting your family. You will not be able to function at work effectively if you are worried about your family. Make sure they know what to do. UPS Fire Life Safety Services 24 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ 9. Have an out of state contact person. So when you are able to use a phone, you can call to see who is accounted for. 10. First Aid Training is highly recommended for occupants of the building. 11. For more information on Earthquake Preparedness, contact the American Red Cross or your local Fire Department. 12. It is recommended that Occupants be prepared for a 72-hour period (water, food, medical needs, sewage) in accordance with the local Emergency Disaster Services. During REMEMBER: DROP, COVER & HOLD. Under furniture Sit in a hallway or interior wall UPS Fire Life Safety Services Is there room for you? Sit in a corner 25 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ Fetal Position in hallway or against interior wall 1. Get under a desk, table or other sturdy object and hold on; or brace yourself against an interior wall in the core of the building. Protect your head. 2. Stay away from windows, bookcases, filing cabinets and any objects that may fall or shatter. 3. Do not dash for exits, since stairwells may be damaged. Do not use elevators until they are checked for safety. 4. Do not smoke or use matches, candles or lighters in case of gas leaks. 5. Do not be surprised if electricity goes off. NOTE: DOORWAYS SHOULD NOT BE USED AS A REFUGE. If you are outside: Stay there. Move away from structures, power poles, lampposts or retaining walls that could fall during the quake and avoid fallen electrical lines. If possible, move to an open area. After BE PREPARED FOR AFTERSHOCKS 1. Building Staff will check building for damage and for injured occupants. 2. Receive status reports from Building Staff, Suite/Floor Wardens or Monitors regarding extent of injuries, hazards and building damage on each floor. 3. Assess damage and take emergency actions. Order evacuation or relocation as necessary. UPS Fire Life Safety Services 26 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ 4. Assign staff or occupants to act as “runners” to relay messages to Suite/Floor Wardens. 5. Call appropriate outside emergency services (for example: Fire Department, Paramedics, utility companies, etc.) if necessary. If telephones are not working, assign staff or occupant to use nearest essential service phone or a cellular phone. 6. Generally, it is safer to remain inside the building. If evacuation is necessary, alert all staff to begin evacuation of occupants. Assemble occupants at a refuge area outside and away from the building. This area cannot be predetermined. It will depend upon the earthquake damage. 7. Listen to radio for emergency reports/information. 8. Keep occupants quiet and calm. Keep occupants informed to prevent spreading of rumors. 9. Cooperate with Public Safety Officials. NOTE: If you are in an elevator, sit on the floor or brace yourself against the wall. Remain calm - the elevator is designed not to fall. WHEN CAN OCCUPANTS GO HOME? It is best that in the event of an earthquake or community wide disaster during normal working hours, all occupants remain at work. It may be too dangerous or improbable to attempt to go home right away. Encourage occupants to listen to radio reports for areas and roads that have sustained damage. Discourage leaving until they know roads are undamaged and traffic is moving. Encourage occupants to assist Wardens as necessary. Earthquake Evacuation Determine in advance the safest exit from your work location and route you will follow to reach that exit in the event an evacuation is necessary. Also establish an alternate route to be used in the event your first route is blocked or unsafe to use. 1. DO NOT evacuate unless told to do so or if danger is imminent. 2. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS given by emergency personnel. 3. DO NOT RUN. Walk and keep noise to a minimum. 4. DO NOT USE ELEVATORS. 5. DO NOT PUSH OR CROWD. Use handrails in stairwells and move to the opposite side if you encounter emergency personnel. 6. MOVE to your designated evacuation area unless otherwise instructed. doors for heat before opening. UPS Fire Life Safety Services Check 27 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ 7. ASSIST NON-AMBULATORY, visually impaired, and hear-impaired persons if they are present. 8. If you have relocated away from the building, DO NOT return until you are notified that it is safe to return. What if you are in an elevator? If you are in an elevator, you are probably better protected than most people. The elevator is designed to not fall down the shaft and nothing heavy can fall on you. However, some elevators will stop in any moderate earthquake. Building personnel will contact each elevator car as quickly as possible and advise you how rescue will occur. Upon being rescued, take directions from the Floor Warden on that floor. If you have a medical or other emergency, pick up the receiver in the elevator car and speak with the operator. Be sure to tell the operator the number of the elevator car you are in. Other Emergencies Medical Emergencies When notified of a medical emergency: 1. 2. Obtain the following information: -The victim’s name ___________________________________ -The victim’s location ___________________________________ -The nature of the emergency ___________________________________ -A call back number ___________________________________ Notify the 9-1-1 Paramedics or if there is a problem with 9-1-1 dial alternate Paramedic’s telephone number (619) 533-4300 and give the following information: -The Building name: 4250 Executive Square -The building address: 4250 Executive Square -Cross Street: Genesee -The nature of the emergency ___________________________________ -The victim’s general condition and location _____________________________ UPS Fire Life Safety Services 28 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ -Your call back number _________________________________________ IMPORTANT: DO NOT HANG UP UNTIL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OPERATOR DOES SO FIRST. 3. Notify building management. Building Staff should reserve an elevator for use by the Paramedics. 4. Send a runner to the elevator to meet and direct emergency personnel to the injured or ill person. Bomb Threats Background Information Research has resulted in the following insights: Because there are groups—small in number—dedicated to harassing industry and government by doing damage through explosive charges, it is not prudent to ignore a threat when it is received. This is so even though statistically it can be shown that the underlying motives in most threats are to cause disruption, harassment and excitement, and not physical destruction. Threats generally fall into the following two broad categories: 1. The person making the threat claims he is going to do something, for example, place an explosive in the building. 2. Claims he has already done something, for example, placed an explosive in the building. Most threats are communicated by telephone and are almost impossible to trace. A number of actual bombings to date have taken place in buildings during hours when few employees are known to be working. Also, in most cases, when an explosion has actually taken place, the caller has been specific as to the time the explosive will detonate. A pattern has also developed indicating that the bomber will notify the police authorities in addition to notifying the building in which the bomb has been placed. The calls have generally been received from 20 to 40 minutes prior to the detonation. This short time span is undoubtedly designed to prevent a thorough search of the premises or facility to locate the explosive charge. Upon Notification of Bomb Threat Notify the proper authorities: Police Department 911- if a problem occurs, then dial (619) 531-2000. Give exact location and all known facts. Be guided by the instructions of the Police Department. UPS Fire Life Safety Services 29 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ Building Management 858-450-2880. Ensure that, "threat conversation" is documented as accurately as possible and as soon as practical. To assist the Police and as an aid to completing reports use the Bomb Threat Report in this manual. If Your Floor Is Affected Gather with the other Monitors to assist in a search and/or evacuation procedure. All suites/rooms must be systematically contacted and advised of the situation. A quick visual search is advisable and should be accomplished by those FAMILIAR WITH THE AREA. Work from the walls to the center of room, and the floor to the ceiling. LOOK and LISTEN. If lights are found OFF, LEAVE them OFF. After an area has been searched and Occupants have evacuated that area, reentry must be restricted and controlled by proper authorities. All items not carried in by arriving personnel and readily identified as inert shall be left to the proper authority for inspection. All suspicious objects should be immediately reported to the Police and Building Management. In Case a Suspicious Device is Found • • • • • Ensure that the device is not moved or covered, noting its description and exact location. Walkie-talkie sets should NOT be used in the area. All suspicious objects should be immediately reported to the Police and Building Management. Stop entry to the area until relieved of responsibility or given further instructions from the Police Department Bomb Squad. Begin evacuation of the floor. Direct all Monitors to notify everyone on the floor to evacuate to the safe refuge area. NOTE: "Notification should be handled in a low key manner to help reduce the chance of panic. Report the evacuation status of your floor at safe refuge area, and remain there to assist the authorities. UPS Fire Life Safety Services 30 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ WARNING! LETTER AND PARCEL BOMB RECOGNITION POINTS Foreign Mail, Air Mail and Special Delivery Restrictive Markings such as Confidential, Personal, Etc. Excessive Postage Hand Written or Poorly Typed Addresses Incorrect Titles Titles but No Names Misspellings of Common Words Oily Stains or Discoloration No Return Address Excessive Weight Rigid Envelope Lopsided or Uneven Envelope Protruding Wires or Tinfoil Excessive Securing Material such as Masking Tape, String, etc. Visual Distractions UPS Fire Life Safety Services 31 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ UPS Fire Life Safety Services 32 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ Bomb Threat Check List Name of person receiving call _____________________________________ Date of call ___________________ Time ________________ □ am □ pm QUESTIONS TO ASK: 1. When is the bomb going to explode? _______________________________ 2. Where is the bomb right now? 3. What kind of bomb is it? _________________________________________ 4. What does it look like? 5. Why did you place the bomb? ORIGIN OF CALL: □ Local □ Long Distance □ Phone Booth □ Internal IDENITY OF CALLER: □ Male □ Female □ Loud □ Soft □ High Pitch □ Deep □ Raspy □ Pleasant □ Nasal □ Poor □ Intoxicated □ other ____________________________________ Voice: Speech □ Fast □ Stutter □ Slow □ Distant □ Distorted □ Other ____________________________________ Accent: □ Local □ Foreign UPS Fire Life Safety Services □Regional ____________ (type) 33 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ Manner: □Calm □Angry □Emotional □Coherent □Nervous Laugh □Irrational □Rational □Incoherent □Righteous □Deliberate □Other ___________________ Background Noise: □Office Machines □Trains □Music □Animals □Quiet □ Airplanes □Street Traffic □Other _________________ □Factory Machines □ Voices Who did you inform about the call? If the caller seemed familiar with our plant, building, or operation, indicate how: As best as you can, write what the caller said: KEEP THE CALLER ON THE PHONE AS LONG AS POSSIBLE. DO NOT HANG UP FIRST! UPS Fire Life Safety Services 34 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ If evacuation is ordered, consider: 1. Size, location and structure of building. 2. Number of people on duty. It is difficult to evacuate large facilities with many people. 3. Proximity and danger to neighborhood buildings or to other businesses sharing the same building. 4. Possibility of an effective search without total evacuation. 5. Need for evacuation of entire building. Some areas with built-in security versus other areas accessible to the public. 6. The availability of outside area to which employees can be evacuated. 7. The liabilities involved if an explosion occurs and the building was not evacuated. 8. Overreaction resulting in repeated immediate evacuation could lead to continuing threat calls from pranksters. Based on your evaluation there are three choices: 1. Search without evacuation and notification of tenants. 2. Partial search and evacuation and notification of tenants. 3. Entire building search and evacuation and notification of tenants. UPS Fire Life Safety Services 35 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ Conducting a Search 1. If the caller states or implies that a bomb is in a particular suite, be aware that the individuals working in that suite will be called upon to conduct a search of their area. These individuals are the best people to determine whether something doesn't belong or if something has been moved, or is out of place. 2. Each tenant should develop and maintain a search plan for their office suite. There should be two Searchers per team. If the suite is large, divide it into quadrants and permanently assign searchers to a specific quadrant. 3. Conduct your search by assessing the room utilizing the following method: • • • search from floor to waist level then search from waist to chin level then search from chin to ceiling level 4. Keep a written record of the rooms searched and the results. 5. If a device is found, do not touch it: • • • Isolation - isolate the object Evacuation - evacuate the area Notification - notify the authorities 6. If the caller states or implies that a bomb is in a common area of the building, the property team will conduct the search. 7. The local authorities generally respond to the building to simply take a report if an unidentified or suspicious article is not found. In turn, if an article is found, the bomb squad is generally called by the police department. Power Outage 1. Remain calm and in place. 2. Look around your area to see if the outage is within your suite only, the entire floor or area. If it appears to be within your suite only, call the office of the Building at 858-450-2880. If it appears to be the entire area, turn on a battery powered radio to find out what is happening. 3. Gather your Monitors together. Check elevators for trapped individuals. Notify Security of any problems. 4. Inform co-workers to: a. Remain calm. Generally, there is no immediate need to evacuate. UPS Fire Life Safety Services 36 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ b. Unplug all electrical equipment, projectors, televisions, audio/visuals and light switches. When the power returns, it may be in a surge and blow out light bulbs and other equipment. c. Open window shades or drapes to provide natural lighting. Depending upon the time of the year, (if sun is bright) you may not want to open shades/drapes as this may heat up the office area. d. Check flashlights and light sticks in case evacuation is necessary. NOTE: This building has an emergency generator which will power: Emergency lights in the stairwells, elevators, corridors, restrooms, tenant space, Engineering Office, Fire Control Room and on the parking levels; Elevators – all elevators will come to the Lobby Level one at a time, and then one elevator in each bank will operate on emergency power; Fire Alarm System – Fire Alarm Panels, PA System, audible/visual alarm, stairwell pressurization fans and jockey pump; Security Console; EXIT signs. 5. If evacuation is necessary, inform all occupants to begin evacuation. Use flashlight or light sticks to assist you in evacuating. Follow directions from emergency personnel. UPS Fire Life Safety Services 37 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ Building Systems and Equipment 4250 Executive Square is a 9 story high-rise with 2 levels of below ground parking. This emergency systems section will apply specifically to the high-rise building. 4250 Executive Square is fully sprinklered. Life Safety Systems a. Fire Alarm Panels: The Fire Control Room is located on the first floor, in the lobby of the building. From there, the Fire Safety Director and the San Diego City Fire Department will coordinate the building’s emergency operation. The Alarm panel in the Fire Control Room indicates the device activated and location of the device. Systems monitored and controlled include: Manual Pull Stations Smoke Sensors - Including Elevator Lobby, Area, and Duct Sprinkler - Water Flow Alarms and Valve Tamper Switches Other systems which can be monitored from the Fire Control Room include: Elevator Recall Emergency Generator Fire Pump Stairwell Pressurization The public announcement system for the building is located in the Fire Control Room. b. Fire Departments Lock Box: The Knox Box is located 8’ high on column in front of the building facing toward the building. c. Security: Security is on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Security personnel maintains roving patrols in the common areas of the complex, including parking, on a 24-hour basis. Security is provided by Universal Protection Service. d. Fire Alarms: The fire alarm emits a “Whoop, Whoop” sound with a flashing strobe light that reads “fire”. The audible and visual alarm is designed to sound on the alarm floor only. A fire alarm signal is also enunciated at the fire alarm panels and at an outside monitoring company (San Diego Alarm Company). ALL ACTIVATED ALARMS WILL SOUND ON THE ALARM FLOOR AND WILL BE TRANSMITTED TO AN OUTSIDE MONITORING COMPANY (San Diego Alarm Company) FOR AUTOMATIC DISPATCH OF THE SAN DIEGO CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT. UPS Fire Life Safety Services 38 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ The audible and visual alarm is activated by any alarm condition manual pull stations, water flow, and smoke detectors. e. Manual Pull Stations: Manual Pull Stations are located by the stairwells and in the elevator lobbies. To activate: PULL DOWN. Flashing lights are located in the elevator lobbies and in the corridors. Activation of a pull station will: activate the audible and visual alarm on the alarm floor; activate an alarm condition at the fire alarm panels, and at the outside monitoring company; shut down the, ventilation and air conditioning system on the alarm floor and closes all the “fire doors” on all floors. f. Smoke Detectors: Smoke detectors are located in the elevator lobbies, adjacent to doors equipped with magnetic door holders as well as the return air plenums in the base building air conditioning ducts, and electrical and mechanical rooms. Activation of a smoke detectors will: activate the audible and visual alarm on the alarm floor; activate an alarm condition at the fire alarm panels, and at the outside monitoring company; shut down the ventilation and air conditioning system on the alarm floor and closes all “fire doors” on all floors. NOTE: Only activation of an elevator lobby smoke detector will recall the elevators. Elevators will return to the lobby level automatically unless the alarm is that level in which case the elevators will recall to an alternate floor. g. Sprinklers: Sprinklers are activated when the heat responsive element releases at a temperature of approximately 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Each sprinkler head discharges approximately 15 to 18 gallons of water per minute. Sprinklers for the building are on a loop system and can be shut off on the individual floors by closing the valves at each floor in both stairwells. Activation of a sprinkler head will: activate the fire pump, activate the audible and visual alarm on the alarm floor, activate an alarm condition at the fire alarm panels and at the outside monitoring company shut down the ventilation and air conditioning system on the alarm floor and close all “fire doors” on all floors. h. Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC): Activation of any alarm device (sprinkler, smoke detector or manual pull station) will automatically shut down the ventilation and air conditioning system throughout the building. The HVAC system can be shut down manually in the Fire Control Room and individual floor air handler rooms. UPS Fire Life Safety Services 39 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ i. Fire Pump: The building has an Electric Pump. The pump is located on the P2 level, south side of the parking structure. The fire pump is activated by a loss of pressure from a sprinkler or standpipe. An alarm signal is activated at the fire alarm panels. An 8,000 gallon water reserve tank is located on the the street level south west corner of building j. Emergency Power: The building has a Detriot Diesel generator which is designated for emergency power of the life safety systems. The generator is located on the east side of the surface parking area. Fuel for the generator is supplied by a 75 gallon tank located with the generator. The generator will power: Emergency lights in the stairwells, elevator cabs, corridors and tenant space egress lighting. 6. all 4 building elevators. 7. Fire alarm panels, PA System, and building’s fire alarm system. 8. EXIT Signs. 5. The Fire Panel has battery back-up in case of a generator failure. k. Stairwells: stairwells. l. The 4250 Executive Square building is equipped with 2 Stairwell #1: Located north and east of the elevator lobby and serves floors P2 and P1 through 9. Stairwell #1 exits on the north side of the building near Executive Drive. Stairwell #1 has roof access. Stairwell #2: Located southwest of the elevator lobby and serves floors P-2 through 9. Stairwell #2 exits on the southeast side of the building near the building driveway from Executive Square. Stairwell #2 does not have roof access. Elevators: The building has a total of 4 elevators. Two passenger elevators service floors 1 –9. Elevator 3 is designated as the freight elevator and serves floors P1 – 9. Finally, elevator # 4 serves floors P2, P1, and the lobby. Elevators can be manually recalled from the Fire Control Room and the elevator lobby. In a fire emergency: Upon activation of an elevator lobby smoke detector, elevators will recall to the ground level automatically. Elevator doors will open and elevators will shut off. UPS Fire Life Safety Services 40 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ In an earthquake: Elevators will stop momentarily then move up or down to the closest floor - opposite its counterweight. Doors will open at that floor and elevators will remain there until inspected and reactivated by an elevator mechanic. In a power failure: Elevators will stop momentarily; the emergency generator will start up and provide power so the elevators will move to the first floor one at a time. Once all elevators have returned to the ground level, one elevator will begin to operate on emergency power. Each elevator cab has emergency lights and a phone for two-way communication to the Amtech Elevator Company. To activate the Emergency Phone, Push Button and talk. m. Magnetic Door Holders: Doors in the passenger elevator lobbies on all floors P-1 through 9 are equipped with magnetic door holders. Activation of any alarm device will release these doors throughout the building. Doors with magnetic door holders will also release in case of a power failure. n. Communications: Radios for use by Building Management, Engineering, Security, and Emergency Response Teams. Public Address System, located in the Fire Control Room for communication to a single floor, multiple floors or the entire building and Parking Structure. Voice activated phones are in the Fire Control Room for use by the Fire Department. o. Standpipes: Standpipes are located in Stairwells 1 and 2, and are for use with Fire Department hoses. When the standpipes are activated, a water flow alarm will enunciate at the fire alarm panel and at the remote monitoring station. p. Fire Equipment: Type ABC fire extinguishers are located on all floors. Type ABC extinguishers are for use on fires involving wood, paper, cloth, rubber, plastic, grease, oil and electricity. UPS Fire Life Safety Services 41 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ Floor Warden Duties At 4250 Executive Square, the audible/visual alarm sounds on ONE FLOOR, the floor where the device was activated. Upon activation of any alarm on your floor, Floor Wardens and Monitors will begin their emergency procedures (If you hear or see the fire alarm…). Upon activation of any alarm, a Floor Warden on the floor above and the floor below the floor in alarm may be called by the Fire Safety Director to investigate the conditions on their floor. Upon activation of any alarm, Floor Wardens on the floor in alarm, the floor above and below the floor in alarm, may receive a PA announcement giving emergency instructions. Follow all instructions. Emergency Responsibilities 1. Upon hearing the fire alarm, the Floor Wardens are responsible for the complete evacuation of their floor/suite during an alarm condition. 2. If there is a fire alarm in the building (but not on their floor), Floor Wardens may receive a call from the Building Management to check their floors for adverse conditions (fire or smoke). Please report all findings to the Fire Safety Director at 858-450-2880. If there are adverse conditions, initiate your emergency procedures (activate the alarm and evacuate the floor.) 3. During an emergency, Floor Wardens & Monitors will: a. b. c. d. Coordinate the duties of all monitors. Follow all instructions via the PA. Take a head count at the Refuge Floor/Area. Give status report to Building Staff, for example: location of any occupants needing assistance, names of any missing occupants, the floor is clear and all occupants are accounted for, etc. e. Follow instructions of Building Staff and Emergency Personnel. 4. Floor Wardens will wear identification whenever possible. This will make it easier for occupants to follow their instructions and aid in reporting to Staff and Fire Department. UPS Fire Life Safety Services 42 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ Emergency Response Team Structures Single Tenant Floor Response Team Floor Warden Stairwell Monitor – one for each stairwell Elevator Monitor Search Monitors – one or more as needed Plus alternates for each Multi-tenant Floor Response Team Suite Monitor Group Leader - one group leader per 10 to 15 employees Plus alternates for each Floor Warden / Suite Monitors Floor Wardens and Suite Monitors are responsible for overseeing occupant instruction, supervising and ensuring safe and complete evacuation during a fire, or other emergency or fire drill; reports to the Fire Safety Director. On multi-tenant floors, the Suite Monitor will also assume the responsibilities of the searcher. Search Monitors The Search Monitors will assist the Floor Warden by checking their floor or suite for occupants and alerting them to evacuate. After each office is checked for occupancy, the Search Monitor should begin closing the doors to all rooms/offices. Each door should be tagged with a post-it note to signify the office has been checked and vacated. The post-it notes should be placed on the lower portion of the door approximately two feet from the floor. Ensuring that all doors are closed will help to prevent the spread of fire and smoke in the building. Group Leader (Multi-Tenant Floors) On multi-tenant floors, the Group Leader will be responsible for 10 to 15 individuals, making sure these individuals do not use the elevator and do use the stairs safely while as they lead their group to the designated refuge area. If there were 20 to 30 individuals, two group leaders should be assigned. The Group Leader is essentially taking care of the Elevator and Stairwell Monitor responsibilities. UPS Fire Life Safety Services 43 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ Elevator Monitor This person will be stationed in the elevator lobby area to ensure that occupants do not use the elevator during a fire emergency. People getting off the elevator as well as people wanting to use the elevator should be directed to the safest stairwell for evacuation. Stairwell Monitors One person should be positioned at each stairwell to assist with the safe and quick evacuation of all floor occupants. The Stairwell Monitor should remind those exiting the floor to stay to the center of the stairwell while holding onto the railing. This is important since emergency personnel from the Fire Department etc. may also need to travel in the building stairwells at the same time. The Stairwell Monitor is also responsible for directing building occupants to the proper Safe Refuge Area. Assistants for the Impaired Two persons should be assigned to each physically impaired individual whose limited mobility may prevent them from evacuating the floor. A pre-arranged meeting place should be established and the evacuation procedure discussed. One assistance monitor will take note of the floor and stairwell in which the person is located and will report this location to the Building Management and the Fire Department personnel. Training Responsibilities 1. With the assistance of the Fire Safety Director: a. Each tenant must select a Floor Warden, Stairwell Monitors, Search Monitors, and Elevator Monitor. b. Assign Monitors to assist anyone who is physically impaired. A person who is physically impaired is anyone who will need assistance getting to the stairs or walking down the stairs. 2. Read the Floor Warden Manual. 3. All Floor Wardens & Monitors should review procedures to make sure all duties are understood. Discuss procedures through specific “what if” situations. 4. WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE FIRE SAFETY DIRECTOR: Instruct all occupants within your tenant area on: a. Building Evacuation Procedures. b. Location of Refuge Areas outside the building. c. Location of emergency exits and their termination points. UPS Fire Life Safety Services 44 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ d. Safe stairwell Procedures: Move quickly, but do not run Go to the safest stairwell or exit. DO NOT USE ELEVATORS. Remove high heeled shoes to avoid tripping (carrying them with you). Do not carry open containers of liquids. If it spills, someone may slip and fall. Use hand rail and keep to one side. Walk down. Allow room for others to enter into an orderly flow of traffic, but do not hold up traffic unnecessarily. Gain assistance for those who are slower moving or handicapped. Dispel any false information or rumors, etc. Treat any injuries incurred in the stairwell, at the nearest floor landing when required and if practical. Complete evacuation, do not congregate in stairwell. e. Location and use of fire alarms and fire extinguishers. f. Location of First Aid Kits and emergency supplies. g. Familiarize occupants with responsibilities of Floor Wardens and Monitors. It is required that the Occupant Information be duplicated and distributed to all employees. All new employees must be instructed within 14 days of occupancy. Document all training. 5. Participate in all fire drills. Complete Fire Drill Report after all fire drills. 6. Be prepared to communicate status reports to Fire Safety Director/Security regarding the emergency or fire drill. 7. Keep up-to-date list of all occupants who are physically impaired. 8. Keep up-to-date list of all employees. Be sure to keep lists readily available. 9. Have identification and flashlight readily available. 10. Make periodic review of Monitors and alternate Floor Wardens. Assign new members as needed. 11. Develop awareness for safety conditions, fire violations, and potential hazards. For example: stairwell or corridors blocked open, improper lighting, frayed cords, overloaded outlets, obstructed halls and corridors, trash build-ups, etc. 12. If for any reason you should discontinue employment in this building, you are requested to notify the Fire Safety Director. UPS Fire Life Safety Services 45 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ SUPPLEMENTAL Fire Drill Instructions To have an effective Fire/Life Safety Program, it is necessary that comprehensive training be given to everyone in the building. Fire Drills are required by C.C.R. Title 19, Section 3.10. All building occupants must participate. Participation is mandatory. The purpose of the fire drill is to instill in the minds of all occupants the correct procedures necessary to ensure the safety of life and the joint testing of the building emergency equipment and staff duties. FIRE DRILLS ARE FOR YOUR SAFETY AND PROTECTION. A fire drill would begin with the sounding of the fire alarm on one or more floors. Observers, (Building Staff or Alternate Floor Wardens) should be stationed at strategic locations throughout the drill to observe the actions of Floor Wardens, Monitors, and occupants as the alarm sounds. FIRE DRILLS ARE A LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR TENANTS AND STAFF. Observations will be made for: 1. Quick response of all Floor Wardens and Monitors to their designated stations. 2. Response of occupants in evacuating the floor. 3. Closing of all office doors to help confine the fire and limit the spread of fire and smoke. 4. Following correct evacuation procedures. 5. Taking a head count at Refuge Floor/Areas. 6. Reporting to the Building Staff at location of any occupants who are physically impaired and that the evacuation is complete. CRITIQUE 1. Points which should be covered: not hearing the alarm; fire equipment blocked or unusable; exits and hallways blocked; debris in stairwells; doors propped open; office doors not closed; duties not understood or carried out, including procedures for the “physically impaired” and response of occupants. 2. All Floor Wardens shall turn in a completed Fire Drill Report in keeping with the requirements for annual fire drill documentation. UPS Fire Life Safety Services 46 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ Fire Prevention Tips 1. Never throw matches or cigarette butts into waste containers. 2. Observe NO SMOKING signs. THIS BUILDING IS A NON-SMOKING BUILDING. 3. Check for frayed or damaged electrical cords. Report them to your supervisor. 4. Do not run electrical cords under carpets or chair pads. 5. Do not overload electrical or power strips; only one power strip per outlet. 6. Do not use power strips as extension cords by plugging one power strip into another. 7. Make sure all electrical equipment has been tested by an approved laboratory. Most often you will see an UL stamped on the equipment which indicates the equipment has been tested by a certified laboratory. 8. Tenants should refrain from using space heaters. Flammable items [paper, curtains, etc.] within 36 inches of the space heater could create conditions for a fire. 9. Do not let trash overflow in wastebaskets or collection areas. 10. Do not block corridors and stairwells. 11. Do not prop open stairwell, corridor or other fire doors. If these doors are propped open and there is a fire, smoke can easily spread throughout the building. 12. Never store anything in the stairwells. There should be nothing in the stairwells that can restrict traffic flow. 13. Check lighting in corridors, stairwells and exit signs. Report any malfunctioning lights. 14. When you leave your office, keep doors closed. In the event of a fire, closed doors will limit the spread of fire and smoke. UPS Fire Life Safety Services 47 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ Legal Requirements for High Rise Buildings Title 19 Sec. 3.09 – 3.10 (Pertaining to high-rise) Emergency procedures information shall be provided to all ambulatory, nonambulatory, and the physically disabled, instructions to be followed in the event of an emergency. Emergency procedure information shall include, but not limited to the following: Location of exits and fire alarm initiating stations, if required; What the alarm, if required, sounds and looks like (audible and visual warning devices); Fire Department emergency telephone number 9-1-1; and, The prohibition of elevator use during emergencies, if any. (c) High rise office buildings, and Group L Division 1 and 2 occupancies as defined in the State Building Code. 1. Emergency procedure information printed on a floor plan shall be posted at every stairway landing, at every elevator landing, and immediately inside all public entrances to the building. The information shall be representative of the floor level and be posted so that the bottom edge of such information is not located more than 4feet above the floor, where it can be easily identified. Emergency procedure information shall be printed with a minimum of 3/16 nondecorative lettering providing a sharp contrast to the background. 2. Emergency procedure information shall include, but not limited to that described in subsection (a) (2) (A-D). (d) Owner(s) and operator(s) of high-rise office buildings and Group L Division 1 and 2 occupancies as defined in the State Building Code shall appoint a Fire Safety Director, who shall: (1) Report to owner(s) or operator(s); (2) Coordinate fire safety activities of the facility with the authority having jurisdiction; (3) Conduct, or cause to be conducted, all training described in subsection (e), for all building employees and maintain records of dates, subjects, and attendance of each training session; and, (4) Develop and maintain a written facility emergency plan acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction. Upon request, the facility emergency plan shall be made physically available at the respective facility to the authority having jurisdiction. Facility emergency plans shall include, but not limited to the following: a. Fire Department emergency telephone number 9-1-1; b. Other emergency response telephone numbers; UPS Fire Life Safety Services 48 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ c. Evacuation or relocation plan for the building occupants; d. Duties of Fire Safety Director and other designated emergency personnel; e. Building employee responsibilities in case of emergency, including individual assignment and reporting responsibilities; and, f. Procedures to identify and assist the non-ambulatory and physically disabled. (5) Assure that the requirements of subsection (d)(4)(F), procedures to identify and assist the non-ambulatory and physically disabled are accomplished as follows: a. Owner(s) or operator(s) of high-rise office buildings shall maintain a list of all permanent building tenants who have disabilities. Building owner(s) or operator(s) shall be notified in writing by those who have disabilities. Information provided in the list shall include any special emergency evacuation needs and permanent work location of such physically disabled persons. The list shall be located in the building manager’s office. (d) High-rise office buildings shall conduct annually emergency procedures training for individuals listed in subsection (d) (3). Group I, Division 1 and 2 occupancies as defined in the State Building Code. (1) Fire Safety Directors and their designated emergency personnel shall receive training in the identification and use of facility safety equipment, communications procedures, people movement procedures, fire prevention practices, and their duties outlined in their respective emergency plan. The training curriculum shall be approved by and made available to the authority having jurisdiction. (2) Individuals designated in subsection (d)(3) shall receive training covering the identification and use of facility fire safety equipment, fire prevention practices, and appropriate procedures to follow in the event of a fire. (3) Actual evacuation or relocation of building occupants pursuant to procedures contained in the emergency plan shall be conducted at least annually by those individuals designated in subsection (d)(3). Appropriate records, including dates, floors or building involved, and persons conducting evacuation or relocation procedures shall be maintained and made immediately available to the authority having jurisdiction upon their request. The authority having jurisdiction shall be notified not less than 48 hours in advance of such planned evacuation or relocation. Fire drills should be a practice of the building’s emergency procedures and a learning experience for tenants and Building Staff. UPS Fire Life Safety Services 49 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ Forms Refuge Area Sign-In List Company _______________________ Suite # _________________________ Floor Warden / Suite Monitor _______________________________________ Fill in employee names prior to the drill Place check marks in the appropriate box at the refuge area Participation is mandatory EMPLOYEE NAMES Participated in Drill Absent Not in office Needs Assistance In stairwell In office, a nonparticipant DID YOU REMEMBER TO? Check doors for heat and smoke before opening Remind coworkers to close all interior office doors to prevent smoke from spreading Check restrooms for occupants Take a head count at the refuge area by placing a next in the appropriate column Report location of any occupant who is physically challenged to Building Staff. Floor Wardens: Turn in the Sign-In List at the refuge area. UPS Fire Life Safety Services 50 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ Fire Drill Observer Report UPS Fire Life Safety Services 51 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ Floor Warden Fire Drill Report Floor of Report __________________________ Time Drill Started _________________________ Time Elapsed to Clear Floor ________________ Time Elapsed to Clear Building ______________ COMMUNICATIONS Yes No NA Was the audible alarm clearly heard? Were strobe lights flashing? Were EXIT signs visible/working? Was audible announcement on PA system clearly heard? Comments _______________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ FLOOR WARDENS AND MONITORS Did the Emergency Response Team report to their respective stations on the floor? Did the Emergency Response Team carry out all assigned duties? Did all the Emergency Response Team wear their identification vests? Comments _______________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ CONTAINMENT OF FIRE Were all doors closed, including interior office doors? Were restrooms searched? Comments _______________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ EVACUATION PROCESS Were corridors and exits kept cleared? Did the evacuation process proceed in a smooth and orderly manner? Did visitors to the floor take part in the drill? Was a status report given to the Building Management Staff at the Refuge Area/Floor? Comments _______________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ OCCUPANTS WHO ARE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED Did occupants who are physically challenged wait in the stairwell with assigned assistants? Was the Building Management Staff notified of the location of occupants who are physically challenged? REMARKS AND RECOMMENDATIONS On the reverse side, please explain any additional information pertaining to the Fire Drill or Evacuation Process. COMPLETED BY: ________________________________ Print Name ______________________________________ Signature This report is to be completed immediately after each fire drill and a copy sent to Building Management. UPS Fire Life Safety Services 52 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ Fire Prevention Inspection Report HOUSEKEEPING / MAINTENANCE NO OK ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ 1. All NO SMOKING regulations are being observed. THIS IS A NON-SMOKING BUILDING. 2. Combustible waste placed in proper/approved containers. 3. Trash/rubbish removal made on a regular basis. 4. Flammable liquids safely stored in approved containers. 5. All electrical plugs, power strips, surge protectors are legal and good repair. 6. No extensive use of cords from outlet (octopus). 7. No overloading of power strips. 8. All power strips, surge protectors and electrical equipment must have a laboratory stamp of approval, i.e., UL approval. 9. No cords or wires under carpeting or chair pads. 10. Adequate clearance maintained at all sub-panels (3 ft.). 11. Electrical devices turned off when not in use, i.e. coffee pots. 12. Accumulations of lint, dust, grease removed. FIRE / LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS NO ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ OK ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ 1. Adequate lighting in corridors, exits and stairwells. 2. EXIT signs illuminated as required. 3. All evacuation signs maintained – none defaced or missing. 4. Fire doors not wedged or blocked open. 5. Stairwells free of obstacles, storage, refuse, etc. 6. Corridors and exits are unobstructed. 7. Fire Sprinkler heads clean and unobstructed (18” clearance). 8. Adequate clearance (3 ft.) for all fire extinguishers. 9. Fire equipment in proper locations. 10. List of floor wardens and monitors updated. 11. List of occupants with a physical disability updated and submitted to the Fire Safety Director. 12. Documentation of new employees instructed on emergency procedures. 13. Documentation of training of all occupants on an annual basis. 14. Other observations (Use back of page.) Report submitted by: _________________________________ Date: ______________________________________________ UPS Fire Life Safety Services 53 4250 Executive Square Floor Warden Procedures __________________________________________ Physically Impaired Form Attention California Code of Regulations Title 19 Section 3.09 (d)5(b) “Assure that the requirements of subsection (d) (4)(F)” procedures to identify and assist the non-ambulatory and physically disabled as follows: Hotels, Motels, and Lodging Houses shall comply with subsection (b) (3); b(3) Hotels, Motels, and Lodging Houses shall maintain at the registration desk a list noting the guest room assigned to the physically disabled guest who have special emergency evacuation requirements. Inn-Keeper shall provide a place on the registration form so that guest may be identified who may require special emergency evacuation because of a physical disability. (B) Owner(s) or operator(s) of high-rise office buildings shall maintain a list of all permanent building tenants who have disabilities. Building owner(s) or operator(s) shall be notified in writing by those who have disabilities. Information provided in the list shall include any special emergency evacuation needs and permanent work location of such physically disabled persons. The list shall be located in the Building Manager’s Office. If you have any physical condition, temporary or permanent, that may hinder you in the event that your area must be evacuated, please provide the following information to your Floor Warden and to the Office of the Building. They will then assign people who will assist you in the event of an evacuation. NAME SUITE/ROOM OR DEPT. TELEPHONE NUMBER EXT. SPECIAL NEEDS INCLUSIVE DATES (If applicable) Copy or cut along dashed line and give to your Floor Warden and/or the Office of the Building. UPS Fire Life Safety Services 54