School Fire Safety
Forsyth County Fire Department
Fire Marshal’s Office
3520 Settingdown Road
Cumming, GA 30028
(678) 455-5072
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 Highlights Significant Fire Safety Issues
 Not Comprehensive
 Self-Inspection Tool
 Shared Responsibility
 Administrators
 Teachers
 Custodial Staff
 Maintenance
Fire Department Access is
Important
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Avoid Parking in Identified &
Marked Fire Lanes
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Exits Should Remain Clear
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Means of Egress
 Exit Access
 Exit
 Exit Discharge
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Exits Inspected Daily
 Duty of Site
Administrators and
Staff
 Ensure all stairways,
doors, and other exits
are in proper
condition.
 NFPA 101,
16/17.7.3.2
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Not Locked or Blocked
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Not Locked or Blocked
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Maintain Egress Widths
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Maintain Egress Widths
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Egress Doors Easily Opened
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Clearance in Means of Egress
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Keep Fire/Smoke Doors Closed
Including Classroom Doors
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Keep Fire/Smoke Doors Closed
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Keep Fire/Smoke Doors Closed
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Keep Fire/Smoke Doors Closed
Magnetic Hold–
Open Device OK
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Orderly Storage of Combustibles
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Clearance Between Ignition
Sources and Combustibles
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No Storage in
Electrical Rooms
Clearance Between Ignition
Sources and Combustibles
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No Combustibles
Stored or Posted in Stairwells
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Storage 18” Below Ceiling
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Report Any Slanted or Unseated
Sprinkler Heads
Ceiling Tiles & Escutcheons Required
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DO NOT hang items from
sprinkler heads
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No Accumulated Combustible
Waste
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Most Decorative Lighting is
rated for 90 Days Only
A master log MUST be
maintained by school
administration.
Some school administrators
DO NOT allow this type of
lighting.
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DO NOT Direct Lamps at
Thermostats or Any Other
Combustible Items
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No Highly Flammable Furnishings..
.. or Decorations
(ex: Wicker)
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NFPA 701
 Curtains, draperies, hangings, and other
decorative materials;
 Suspended from walls or ceilings;
 Must meet the flame propagation
requirements of NFPA 701.
 Or are non-combustible.
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NFPA 701- How do We Know?
 NFPA 701 Testing Report
 Label on Item
 A master log of treated
items must be maintained
at each school campus
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NFPA 701 Items
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NFPA 701 Items
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20 % - 50 % Rule
 Artwork and teaching materials;
 Permitted to be attached directly to the
walls;
 Not to exceed 20% of the wall area.
 Exception – 50% in sprinklered buildings.
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20 % - 50 % Rule
20% 50%
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20 % - 50 % Rule
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20 % - 50 % Rule
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20 % - 50 % Rule
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20 % - 50 % Rule
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No Combustible Items on
Classroom Doors
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Beware: Off Gassing Can
Cause Health Issues Later
The fire may be out, but some smoldering items may produce toxic gasses
that could cause problems with your health later.
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No Combustible Items on
Classroom Doors
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What Happens When it Burns?
Ignition 5 Seconds
What Happens When it Burns?
Target Fuel Ignited 23 Seconds
What Happens When it Burns?
Flames to Ceiling 30 Seconds
What Happens When it Burns?
Fall Down 36 Seconds
What Happens When it Burns?
Fall Down 38 Seconds
What Happens When it Burns?
Fall Down on Floor 39 Seconds
What Happens When it Burns?
Fall Down on Floor 44 Seconds
No Space Heaters – (Anywhere)
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No Extension Cords as Permanent
Wiring
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Cords Do Not Run Through Walls,
Ceilings, Doors, Under Carpets…
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Overloaded Lamp Cord
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Plug Power Strip Directly Into a Receptacle;
DO NOT plug together
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Appliances Must Be Plugged Directly
Into a Receptacle
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Overloaded Outlet
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Overloaded Outlet
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Portable Fire Extinguishers
 DO NOT block or
hang items from fire
extinguisher
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Alarm and Detection System
 Alarm Indicating
Appliances
 Strobes are required
for hearing impaired
occupants.
 DO NOT block or
hang items from
indicator
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Thank you for your
continued cooperation.
Remember, this
presentation is not ALL
INCLUSIVE. Please be
mindful of how everyday
items are fire hazards.
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If you have questions,
please refer them to
your school
administration.

School fire safety presentation