American fork city library feb '15 Pre- Plan

1. American Fork City Library

2. Objectives
• Overview of the building
• Overview of the Pre-Plans
• Description of the Fire Systems
• Description of the Alarms
• Hazards Identified
• Incident Objectives

3. Building Overview
• American Fork City Library
64 South 100 East
• Type III: Ordinary Construction, limited
combustible materials concrete blocks or clay
tile blocks. New addition Type 2: Non
Combustible.
• Two stories (3) including main floor, upstairs,
and basement.

4. Building Overview
• Two interior stair cases (2).
• No roof access.
• Audible and visual alarm system. Smoke
detectors.

5. Utility Shut Off
• Gas – main gas valve is located on the West
side of the building.
• Electricity- The main electrical panel is located
in the basement of the building in the
electrical room.

6. Gas Shut off
South West corner

7. Power Shut Off
Basement of building

8. Electrical Panel
Located in basement

9. Stairs

10. Fire Protection Systems
• Smoke Alarms
• Active Systems- Manual systems.
– Suppression
– Detection
– Supplemental
• Alerting
• Access

11. Fire Protection Systems

12. Hazards
Doors in basement with limited
access. No keys.

13. Incident Objectives
• 1st Priority is the safety of Occupants and Fire
Personnel
• 2nd Priority is Property Conservation
• Early Request of Resources and Mutual Aid.

14. Incident Objectives for Large Scale
Building
• Provide accountability for personnel entering and leaving
each building, secure a means of access and egress of
upper floors as well as other buildings.
• Provide life safety for those in the immediate fire area.
Predicted on construction features, extent of fire and
available manpower, make a decision as to evacuation
needs above the fire floor if necessary.
• Provide exposure protection.
• Provide a continuous water supply for fire suppression.
• Establish a safety perimeter around the fire building (200 ft
min)
• Provide medical triage station for any injured persons.
• Provide for the rehabilitation of personnel involved.