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Policy Number Description

07.11.01 Plan Submittals (6-00)

07.11.02 Fire Lane Marking (6-00)

07.11.03 Dumpster Locations (6-00)

07.11.04 Lock Boxes (6-00)

07.11.05 Dry Hydrant (4-99)

07.11.06 Requirements for Fire Department Access Roads/Drives (6-00)

07.11.07 Emergency Lights (6-00)

07.11.08 Latch-Open Devises (5-00)

07.11.09 Dead-End Fire Apparatus Roads Turn Around Requirements (5-04)

07.11.10 Certification of Occupancy (6-00)

07.11.11 Fire Watches (6-00)

07.11.12 Open Burning in Land Clearing Operations (6-00)

07.11.13 Tents and Membrane Structures (6-00)

07.11.14 Fire Department Connection Locations (6-00)

07.11.15 Premises Identification (6-00)

07.11.16 Haunted House Requirements (11-03)

07.11.17 Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking (2-99)

07.11.18 Verification of service Collar (4-99)

Intent:

The purpose of these policies is to give a written notice of requirements, of the Brighton Area Fire Department – Fire Marshal Division, to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare through structural strength, Facilities means of egress, stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, energy conservation, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built environment.

Policy 07.11.01-Plan Submittals

Submittal Requirements

All submittals must have a transmittal with the following information:

Ø Project name and address

Ø Contractor company name, contact name, address, phone and fax numbers

Ø Owner name, contact name, address, phone and fax numbers

Ø Architects name, contact name, address, phone and fax numbers

Fire alarm submittal shall include the following (5 copies):

Ø A floor plan

Ø Location of alarm-initiating and notification appliances

Ø Alarm control and trouble signaling equipment

Ø Annunciation

Ø Power connections

Ø Battery calculations

Ø Conductor types and sizes

Ø Voltage drop calculations

Ø Manufacturers, model numbers, and listing information for equipment, devices, and materials

Ø Details of ceiling height and construction

Ø The interface of fire safety control functions

Sprinkler system submittals shall include the following (5 copies):

Ø A floor plan

Ø Water supply per NFPA 13, Section 6-3

Ø Ceiling plan, obstructions, and equipment

Ø Joist locations and sizes

Ø Sprinkler locations

Ø Pipe locations and sizes

Ø Design criteria

Ø Occupancy

Ø Hydraulic calculations

Ø Sprinkler types

Ø Location of flow test hydrants

Ø Size, length, and depth of underground supply

Ø Manufacture equipment data sheets

Ø Full height building cut sections

Building plans (1 copy):

Construction documents shall be dimensioned and drawn upon suitable material. Electronic media documents are permitted to be submitted when approved by the code official. Construction documents shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and show detail that it will conform to the provisions of the code and relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, as determined by the code official.

Site plan (1 copy):

Site plan showing to scale the size and location of new construction and existing structures on the site, distances from lot lines, the established street grades and the proposed finished grades; and it shall be drawn in accordance with an accurate boundary line survey. In the case of demolition, the site plan shall show construction to be demolished and the location and size of existing structures and construction that are to remain on the site or plot. The code official is authorized to waive or modify the requirement for site plan when the application for permit is for alteration or repair or when otherwise warranted.

Policy 07.11.02-Fire Lane Markings

Fire Lane Marking Requirements

Fire lanes shall be marked with permanent NO PARKING – FIRE LANE signs. Signs shall be visible from the means of travel (this may include installing double sided signs). Signs shall have a minimum dimension of 12 inches (305 mm) wide by 18 inches (457 mm) high and have red letters on white reflective background. The height from roadway to bottom of sign shall be a minimum of 72 inches. Signs shall be maintained clear and readable at all times. Signs shall be located at a spacing of 75 feet, or as required by the fire department.

Policy 07.11.03-Dumpster Locations

Dumpster locations

Trash containers, dumpsters, and other central waste-disposal units, any of which are stored outside, shall be kept at a minimum distance of 15 feet from all parts of a building exterior, including but not limited to windows, doors, roof eaves, and utility controls. These containers shall be made of non-flammable / non-combustible materials, with metal lids.

Exception: Where the walls and adjacent to and within 20 feet of the container is a rated member of a minimum of 2 hours and the walls extend a minimum of 4 feet above all roofing members, and is approved by this department.

Policy 07.11.04-Lock Boxes

Lock Box Location and Requirements

Lock box shall be located within view of the front main door or in a location approved by this department. The lock box shall be mounted at a minimum height of 60 inches and a maximum height 72 inches. A label on the front main door will indicate the use of a lock box. This department will be notified that a lock box was installed. The lock box shall be operable by this department Knox box key. The lock box shall contain keys to all lockable doors, locks, an emergency contact list, and other items as required by the code official. All items within lock box shall be maintained current. If a required item within the box is changed, the fire department shall be notified within 10 days to have the lock box updated.

Exception: One and two family dwellings units.

Policy 07.11.05-Dry Hydrants

Dry Hydrant Specification

Purpose; To establish a standard necessary to ensure uniform construction, retrofit practices, and performance of all dry hydrants. It is also to eliminate questions as to what this department and community will accept as a finished product and performance after installation and for the life of the hydrant.

Dry Hydrant Construction Requirements

a. The location of the dry hydrant and configuration of the system will be approved by the fire chief or designee. Each location, due to differences in topography, will have its own specification written by the fire department prior to any construction. The following is a general guideline for that specification. Exceptions may be made by the fire department on a show cause basis from the installer.

b. All horizontal piping will be buried below the local frost depth and ice depth. The intake strainer and all other subsurface exposes piping will be located at the deep point of the water source, as to protect the hydrant and not interfere with navigation and swimmers. When located in a pond, the required stored water quantity must exist between the bottom of anticipated ice thickness and six inches above the top of the strainer.

c. The intake strainer, when located on the bottom of the water source will be in a fixed position on a twelve inch deep base of at least one inch diameter stone or a base approved by the fire department. The size of this pad will extend beyond the strainer at least thirty inches in all directions. The purpose of this pad is to support the strainer and keep the growth of weeds around the strainer to a minimum.

d. Before backfilling, an evaluation of the soil condition will be made by the installer to ensure proper compaction and support of the piping. Large diameter chunks of clay will not be used for backfilling. If there is a question as to these conditions, the fire chief or designee will confer with the installer as to the best material to use for backfilling.

e. After backfilling, the contractor will remove all excess or abandoned material including dirt and trees from the site. At this point the site will be final graded.

The overall aesthetics of the site should be improved from pre-construction conditions by whatever landscaping is necessary and within reasons.

Dry Hydrant Construction Materials

a. The required flow, distance to the water, and difference in the elevation between the hydrant and the water source requires minimum eight-inch diameter horizontal piping. Vertical piping is required to be a minimum six-inch diameter. No exceptions will be allowed.

b. The shore end of the hydrant will be a steel or ductile iron riser[1]

[1] For example, the Wintech Steel Dry Hydrant made by Wintech Inc., South Birdman, Mi

Policy 07.11.06-Requirements for Fire Department Access Road/Drives

Commercial

Buildings and Facilities. Approved fire apparatus access roads/drives shall be provided for every facility, building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or moved into or within this jurisdiction. The fire apparatus access road shall comply with the requirements of the International Fire Code and shall extend to within 150 feet of all portions of the facility or any portion of the exterior wall of the first story of the building as measured in an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility.

Exception: The code official is authorized to increase the dimension of 150 feet where:

1. The building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with approved codes/standards.

2. Fire apparatus access roads cannot be installed due to location on property, topography, waterways, non-negotiable grades or similar conditions, and an approved alternative means of fire protection is provided.

3. There are not more than two Group R-3 or Group U occupancies.

Additional access. The code official is authorized to require more than one fire apparatus access road based on the potential for impairment of a single road by vehicle congestion, condition or terrain, climate conditions or other factors that could limit access.

High-pile storage. Fire department vehicle access to buildings used for high-pile combustible storage shall comply with applicable provision of the International Fire Code.

Specifications. Fire apparatus access roads/drives shall be installed and arranged in accordance with all applicable codes, standards, bulletins, and ordinances.

Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads/drives shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet except for approved security gates, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches.

Authority. The code official shall have the authority to require an increase in the minimum access widths where they are inadequate for fire or rescue operations.

Surface. Fire apparatus access roads/drives shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus and shall be surfaced so as to provide all-weather driving capabilities.

Turning radius. The required turning radius of a fire apparatus access road/drive shall be determined by the code official.

Dead ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads/drives in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus.

Bridges and elevated surfaces. Where a bridge or an elevated surface is part of a fire apparatus access road/drive it shall meet the requirements of all applicable codes, standards, bulletin, and ordinances.

Grade. The grade of the fire apparatus access roads/drives shall be within the limits established by the code official based on the fire departments apparatus. It shall not be greater than 10 percent or approved by the code official.

Marking. Where required by the code official, approved signs or other approved notices shall be provided for fire apparatus access roads/drives to identify such roads/drives or prohibit the obstruction thereof. Signs or notices shall be maintained in a clean and legible condition at all times and be replaced or repaired when necessary to provide adequate visibility.

Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads/drives. Fire apparatus access roads/drives shall not be obstructed in any manner, including the parking of vehicles. The minimum width and clearances established shall be maintained at all times.

Required gates and barricades. The code official is authorized to require the installation and maintenance of gates or other approved barricades across fire apparatus access roads/drives, not including public streets, alleys, or highways. Where security gates are installed, they shall be maintained, and an approved means of emergency operation shall be provided and maintained.

Residential (one-and two-family dwelling unit)

Exception: The code official is authorized to increase the dimension of 150 feet where:

1. The building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed

in accordance with approved codes/standards.

2. Fire apparatus access roads cannot be installed due to location on property, topography,

waterways, non-negotiable grades or similar conditions, and an approved alternative means of

fire protection is provided.

3. There are not more than two Group R-3 or Group U occupancies.

High-pile storage. Fire department vehicle access to buildings used for high-pile combustible storage shall comply with applicable provision of the International Fire Code.

Specifications. Fire apparatus access roads/drives shall be installed and arranged in accordance with all applicable codes, standards, bulletins, and ordinances.

Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads/drives shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 16 feet except for approved security gates, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches. The width may be reduced to 12 feet in approved by the fire code official.

Authority. The code official shall have the authority to require an increase in the minimum access widths where they are inadequate for fire or rescue operations.

Turning radius. The required turning radius of a fire apparatus access road/drive shall be determined by the code official.

Dead ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads/drives in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus.

Marking. Where required by the code official, approved signs or other approved notices shall be provided for fire apparatus access roads/drives to identify such roads/drives or prohibit the obstruction thereof. Signs or notices shall be maintained in a clean and legible condition at all times and is replaced or repaired when necessary to provide adequate visibility.

Required gates and barricades. The code official is authorized to require the installation and maintenance of gates or other approved barricades across fire apparatus access roads/drives, not including public streets, alleys, or highways. Where security gates are installed, they shall be approved, maintained, and an approved means of emergency operation shall be provided and maintained.

Policy 07.11.07-Emergency Lighting

Restrooms emergency lighting requirements

It our policy to require in restroom(s) that has facilities to serve three or more is supplied when emergency lighting as follows:

3 to 5 facilities shall have at least a single head light with back up power lighting the main area of the room.

5 or more facilities shall have a double head emergency light with back up power lighting the main area of the room.

Conference rooms emergency lighting requirements

Conference, meeting, and other such rooms that have a gross area of 220 square feet shall be provided with emergency lights with back up power.

Policy 07.11.08-Latch-open devises

Latch-open devises on pumps requirements

1. The attendant will shut off any pump that is dispensing fuel without the operator in view of the nozzle and within 5 feet. In addition, the operator shall remain outside their vehicle while fuel is being dispensed.

2. The attendant will shut down any pump that is being use to dispense fuel into non-approved container(s) or in violation of any of part of this policy.

3. Latch-open devises will be allowed on only gasoline pump nozzles. No latch-open devises will by allowed on diesel or kerosene pumps.

4. All attendants will be trained in all the proper operations of shut downs, spill containment, proper notification of local authorities in the case of a spill.

5. All state, local laws ordinance shall be observed.

6. Station will be responsible for reporting all spills, of reportable quantity.

Violation of this policy will result in the following:

First spill / violation Verbal warning

Second spill / violation Written warning

Third spill / violation $100.00 fine

Fourth spill / violation $500.00 fine

Fifth spill / violation $500.00 fine and the removal of all latch-open devises for the period of 1 year

Sixth spill / violation $1000.00 fine and the removal of all latch-open devises permanently

Policy 07.11.09-Dead-end Fire Apparatus Roads turn around requirements

Requirements for Dead-end fire apparatus access roads

Length Width Turnaround required

(Feet) (Feet)

0-150 20 None required

151-500 20 120 feet “Hammerhead,”60

Feet “Y” or 95 feet

diameter cul-de-sac in

accordance with figure D103.1 of

the IFC

501-750 26 120 feet “Hammerhead,” 60

“Y” or 95 feet diameter

cul-de-sac in accordance

with figure D103.1 of the

IFC

Over 750 Special approval required

Policy 07.11.10-Certification of Occupancy

Certification of Occupancy Requirements

Before a certification of occupancy being issued by this department the following (by not limited to) will be completed. We do not inspect for temporary Certification of Occupancy.

1. Testing on the emergency lights and exit signs back up systems.

2. Checking that the proper means of egress exist and the proper hardware is installed.

3. All required door closers are installed.

4. Placements of fire extinguishers are in the proper location, spacing between them, proper rating for

coverage, and properly mounted.

5. Address and/or suite number in installed and in view of the road.

6. Utilities have proper impact protection.

7. Electrical panels have proper marking.

8. Compressed gas cylinders are properly secured to prevent tip – over.

9. If the structure has an automatic sprinkler system, all required tests are preformed and approved. Furthermore, the plans were approved for installation. The proper number of extra sprinkler heads, trim rings and wrench are on premises.

10. If the structure has a fire alarm system, all required tests are preformed and approved. Furthermore, the plans were approved for installation.

11. All required fire barrier walls, doors, dampers, and windows are properly installed and of proper type.

12. Fire department connections have the proper threads and caps.

13. Fire lanes are in proper locations and are marked with proper signage.

14. All other final inspections are completed.

Policy 07.11.11-Fire Watches

Purpose

Occasionally facilities are found that are substantially out of compliance with applicable fire safety rules. A fire watch may be an acceptable alternative to strict code compliance in order to allow continued occupancy for a specific limited time period. The authority for continued occupancy of a non-compliant regulated lies with the Brighton Area Fire Authority Fire Marshal Division.

Intent

It is the intent of this document to provide direction for selection, requirement, training and duties of personnel who will perform fire watch duties.

Facility Management Responsibilities

A. Provide the applicable code official with an acceptable written plan of correction for all areas of

non-compliance including a proposed date for correction.

B. Provide the code official with an acceptable site-specific written fire response plan.

C. Personnel assigned to a fire watch may be assigned other duties than those required for a fire watch;

however, these other duties shall not compromise fire watch duties.

D. Procedures and instructions for personnel assigned to a fire watch shall be specific with respect to duty responsibilities and action required.

E. Personnel assigned to fire watch duties shall have the skills and ability to perform prescribed duties.

F. Personnel assigned to a fire watch shall be trained to ensure that they are familiar with the
following:

1. All buildings, occupancies and hazards involved.

2. Facility fire protection systems

3. Facility manual and automatic detection and alarm systems.

4. Use of portable fire protection equipment

5. The facility site-specific fire response plan.

G. A communications system shall be provided to all fire watch participants for notification of

any condition, which may affect life and/or property safety.

1. Approved communication systems:

a. Telephones

b. Cellar telephones

c. Radios

d. Training in operating procedures for a-c above

2. A constantly attended communications center within the facility shall be maintained to receive an emergency signal or call which may require notification of local fire department and building occupants.

3. A continuously updated directory of names, telephone numbers and other information to assist in making emergency calls shall be made available.

Fire Watch Functions and Duties

A. Rounds of all areas subject to the fire watch shall be conducted not less than once per hour with specific frequency to be determined by the code official.

B. Personnel shall not leave their assigned area except in an emergency. In such cases, they shall notify the communication center.

C. The first round of patrol is very important to gain familiarization with the patrol site and should include monitoring the following:

a. Windows and fire doors closed.

b. All oily waste, rags, paint residue, rubbish and other combustibles removed from the building or reported.

c. All fire protection equipment in place and not obstructed.

d. Aisles clear.

e. All secured offices, conference rooms, and smoking areas checked for carelessly discarded smoking materials.

f. All gas and electric heating devices in open or unsecured areas on the premises checked.

g. Flammable and combustible materials properly stored in approved containers or storage areas.

h. All sprinkler values open and sealed, with gauges indicating normal pressures. If not open, that fact should be reported immediately.

i. Special attention should be given to areas under construction.

D. Example of duties of fire watch personnel include:

1. Detecting conditions likely to cause a fire, such as leaks or spills of flammable liquids and faulty equipment.

2. Detecting conditions that reduces the effectiveness with which a fire can be controlled, such as sprinkler valves not open, obstructed sprinkler heads, water supply impaired, or portable fire extinguisher not in place or in working order.

3. Making patrols along routes to ensure surveillance of the area in question at appropriate intervals.

4. Discovery of fire and appropriate response.

a. Upon discovery of fire, the fire watch member shall immediately transmit the fire location to the communications center or the fire department with jurisdiction pursuant to the facility site-specific fire response plan.

b. Upon discovery of a fire and after reporting pursuant to the facility site-specific fire response plan, fire watch personnel make reasonable efforts to combat the fire using portable fire extinguishing equipment, providing that by doing so it does not put themselves or anyone else in harms way.

E. Daily report form

1. A daily fire watch log shall include a summary of rounds including name, time and date as well as any violations or unusual events encountered by fire watch personnel on their shift.

2. Example of typical fire watch daily log comments include:

a. Fires in progress or property damaged?

b. Stations missed?

c. Rule violations?

d. Corridors obstructed?

e. Doors/windows open?

f. Fire equipment missing or inoperative?

g. Sprinkler system defects found?

h. Areas unsecured?

i. Exits obstructed/blocked?

j. Fire door blocked or inoperative?

k. Smoking violations discovered?

l. Other events noted?

3. A copy of the daily fire watch log shall be faxed daily to the Code official’s office for review. Continued approval of the use of a fire watch is contingent upon facility management documenting that a through fire watch is being conducted

Policy 07.11.12-Open burning in Land Clearing Operations

Open burning in land clearing operations

A permit for open land clearing burning will be issued ONLY after an applicant can states that they can meet the following, and these permits will be issued on a 3 day base.

The use of an air curtain incineration devise shall be used.

The operations principle of the air curtain within an incineration device lies in the introduction of controlled high velocity air across the upper portion of the combustion chamber in which combustibles, such as wood, are loaded. The powerful curtain of air created in this process is actually a rotating mass of high temperature air (2,300 F or more) that has been trapped in the chamber. The increased combustion time and turbulence results in complete combustion of loaded waste and the protective curtain created by the rotating air significantly reduce emissions.

Basic Safety Points

1. The unit shall be placed on cleared, level ground.

2. The unit shall be placed such that no combustible materials are within a minimum 100-foot clearance in any direction of any part of unit and pit.

3. They shall not be operated when the wind speeds reach 20 MPH as the potential to carry hot embers is significantly increased.

4. NEVER use highly combustible materials to light the unit.

5. Shut the unit in an emergency

Note: The above distances serve as a GUIDELINE ONLY! You MUST ALWAYS observe the areas around the unit regardless of the wind speed. You must always observe local fire ordinance and directives from the local fire department or other authorities.

6. Fire will not be burn before sunrise and after dark.

How to build a pit

These are guideline only always follow manufacture requirements.

Pit size:

9 – 12 feet deep

9 - 12 feet wide

36 feet length

How to load the pit

The quickest and easiest way to start a fire is to light it in the bottom of the pit. A fire started in the bottom will climb to the surface igniting everything on the way up.

1. Load sufficient small, dry and clean brush into the bottom of the pit to a level of about 2 to 3 feet making sure the entire bottom area of the pit is covered.

2. All materials placed in the pit should be tightly packed. If there are large air spaces between the deposited waste materials, the heat will not build up properly and the fire will be difficult to light.

3. Once you have enough small material in the bottom, begin packing larger material on top, such as logs or stumps. Take your time, make sure the second layer is also well packed, and level across the pit.

4. The level of material in the pit for light-off should be kept about one foot below the manifold.

5. Care should be taken to ensure material does not extend above the top of the manifold, as it will disturb the air curtain.

6. Load the pit from the opposite side from the manifold.

How to feed a fire

It is imperative to observe what type of material to add to the fire, when to add it and where to
load it.

1. Begin adding material slowly for the first hour. It takes about an hour for the fire to reach maximum temperature.

2. If hot holes develop in the fire, you should load heavier in these spots. A few stumps or logs do nicely in this situation.

3. Keep the fire level across the top and do not let the material stack higher than 1 foot below the manifold.

The first must be loaded continuously throughout the day in order maintain operating temperatures. If the fire is not loaded continuously, the heat will subside which will result in smoke escaping.

At all times, keep in mind that dirt does not burn, it only makes the fire cool off and smoke, so make sure the waste material is clean before it is placed into the pit.

How to burn fire down for shutdown

1. All loading should stop about one to two hours before you intend to put the fire out. (Fire shall be out by the fall of the dark).

2. As the fire burns down, you have the loader operator push the ends up in order to keep the remainder of the material burning hot, if the ends of the pit allow that.

3. When covering the fire with dirt, always have the operator start on the upwind side and cover the entire area before moving down the pit. This manner of covering will keep smoke emission to a minimum level.

4. Do not shut off the airflow through the manifold while the fire is still hot and the manifold is in place over the pit. Without the airflow, it is possible to reach temperatures high enough to damage the manifolds.

5. MAKE SURE the fire is extinguished before you leave the job site.

Note; This are guidelines always follow all safety and manufacture recommendations

Policy 07.11.13-Tents and Membrane Structure

Requirements for Tent Structure

1. All supporting members shall be of sufficient size and strength to support the structure.

2. The poles and their supporting guys, stays, stakes, and fastenings shall be of sufficient strength and attachment to resist a minimum wind pressure of 20 lbf/ft2 of projected area of the tent

3. Tents shall be adequately guyed, supported, and braced to withstand a minimum pressure or suction of 10 lbf/ft2.

4. Pull-down ropes shall be provided on all poles.

5. All tent fabric shall meet the requirement of the large-scale test contained in NFPA 701, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame-Resistant Textiles and Films.

6. The authority having jurisdiction shall require a certificate or other evidence of approval by a laboratory of recognized standing or the report of tests made by other inspection authorities as evidence that the tent fabric materials have the required flame resistance.

7. Where required by the authority having jurisdiction, confirmatory field test shall be conducted using test specimens from the original materials affixed at the time of manufacture to the exterior of the
tent.

8. There shall be a minimum of 10 ft between stakes lines.

9. Adjacent tents shall be sufficiently distant from each other to provide an area to be used as a means of emergency egress. Where 10 ft between stake lines is not sufficient for means of egress, the distance necessary for means of egress shall govern.

10. The placement of tents relative to other structures shall be at the discretion of the authority having jurisdiction with consideration being given to occupancy, use, exposure, and other similar factors.

Location: Temporary membrane structures, tents, canopies, air-supported, or air-inflated structures shall not be located within 20 feet of lot lines, buildings, other temporary membrane structures, other tents and canopies, parked vehicles or internal combustion engines. For the purpose of determining required distances, support ropes and guy wires shall be considered as part of the temporary membrane structure, tents or canopy.

11. No storage or handling of flammable and combustible liquids or gases shall be permitted at any location where it would jeopardize egress from the structure.

12. Refueling of equipment with liquids having flash points below 100 degrees F shall not be permitted within the structure

13. The ground enclosed by any tent or temporary membrane structure and for a reasonable distance, but not less than 10 feet outside the structure, shall be cleared of all flammable or combustible material or vegetation. This work shall be accomplished to the satisfaction of the authority having jurisdiction prior to the erection of such structure. The premises shall be kept free such flammable or combustible materials during the period for which the premises are used by the public. Exception: Necessary support equipment.

14. No hay, straw, shavings, or similar combustible materials that have not been treated to make them flame retardant to a degree acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction shall be permitted within any structure used as an assembly occupancy.

15. Where prohibited by the authority having jurisdiction, smoking shall not be allowed in ant tent or temporary membrane structure.

16. Fireworks or unauthorized open flames shall be prohibited in any tent or temporary membrane structure.

17. Portable fire extinguishing equipment of approved types shall be furnished and maintained in tents and temporary membrane structures by the person operating any assembly occupancy in such amount and in such locations as directed by the authority having jurisdiction.

18. Employees shall be trained to operate fire extinguishing equipment and shall be required to exhibit their skill when requested by the authority having jurisdiction.

19. Electrical installations shall conform to the requirements of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.

20. The electrical system shall be installed, maintained, and operated in a safe and professional manner. If portable, it shall be inspected daily when in use by qualified person representing the owner, and any defects found shall be corrected before the public is admitted.

21. The electrical systems and equipment shall be isolated from the public by proper elevation or guarding, and all electrical fuses and switches shall be enclosed in approved enclosures. Cables on the ground in areas traversed by the public shall be placed in trenches or protected by approved covers.

22. The authority having jurisdiction shall approve fuel-fired heaters and their installation.

23. Proper exit access and exits shall be maintained at all times.

24. Prior to the installation of any tent or membrane structure, a site plan with the location of tents and dimension to all structure shall be submitted for approval.

Before occupancy of the tent or membrane, the authority having jurisdiction shall conduct structure in C of O inspection.

Policy 07.11.14-Fire Department Connection Location

Fire department connections shall be located on the street side of building, fully visible and recognizable from the street or nearest point of fire department vehicle access or as otherwise approved by the code official.

With respect to hydrants, driveways, building and landscaping, fire department connection shall be so located that fire apparatus and hose connected to supply the system will not obstruct access to the buildings for other fire apparatus.

The FDC shall be located at a minimum height of 18 inches and a maximum height of 36 inches above the level of the adjacent grade or access level.

At least one fire hydrant shall be within 100 feet of the fire hydrant. When supply lines are connected from the hydrant, to the fire apparatus, to the FDC, it shall not obstruct the access to the building for fire apparatus or egress from the building.

The connection point on the FDC shall have a 5 inch storz. There shall also be a visual / audible located at the highest point above the FDC, or an approved location.

Policy 07.11.15-Premises Identification

Premises Identification

Approved address number shall be installed on all new and existing building within the jurisdiction of the Brighton area Fire Department. These numbers shall be placed in a position to be plainly legible and visible from the street or road the front the structure. They shall be a minimum of 6 inches in height and being a ½ inch in stroke or of such a size to be visible. They also shall be contrasting in color to their background. These numbers shall be maintained at all times. Where required these numbers shall also be installed on the rear of the building.

Policy 07.11.16-Haunted Houses Requirements

Safety Requirements for Haunted Houses

1) Purpose

a) To establish minimum fire and/or life safety guidelines for the use and operation of “Haunted Houses” (and similar events whether these events are within a structure or in open air) in the jurisdiction of the Brighton Area Fire Department.

2) Scope

a) These regulations shall apply to temporary Haunted Houses, Ghost Walks, Mazes, and similar operations open to the public where combustible decorative materials and confusing sounds and/or visual effects are present.

b) For the purposes of this guideline, certain terms and words are defined as follows:

c) Haunted House – A building or structure, or portion thereof, which contains a system that transports passengers or provides a walkway through a course so arranged that the means of egress are not apparent due to theatrical distractions, not visible due to low illumination, or are disguised or are not readily available due to the method of transportation through the building or structure.

d) Ghost Walk, Mazes – similar to haunted houses and may include both indoor and outdoor areas where egress to a public way is similarly not readily identifiable.

3) Guidelines

a) In order to obtain a temporary haunted house Certification of Occupancy, the following requirements must be met prior to Fire Department approval and issuance of the certification of occupancy.

b) All haunted houses must also be approved by building inspections. All new electrical, plumbing, or air conditioning work performed must meet the current codes as adopted. Wiring shall be installed by a licensed electrician. Permits and inspections are required and can be obtained by contacting building inspections.

c) Three complete sets of floor plans shall be submitted to the Fire Marshal’s office for review not less than thirty (30) days prior to the time that the haunted house is to open. These plans shall consist of:

i) 5 copies of a dimensional site plan shall indicate the proximity of the event building to other structure or hazardous areas and paths of travel from the event building or area to the public way.

ii) 5 copies of a floor plan showing the following;

(a) Dimensions (total square footage, width of exits, aisles or interior exits pathways, etc.)

(b) Locations of exits, exit signs, and emergency lighting units.

(d) Location of electrical panel(s) and light switches

(e) Location of smoke detectors and/or the fire panel.

(f) Normal use of the any structures(s) (i.e., auditorium, school, church. Etc.).

(g) Staff positions.

(h) Existing occupancy load and proposed occupant loading.

iii) A written emergency procedure (see section 2.A below)

iv) A completed Haunted House Permit Acknowledgement Form, included at the end of this guideline. This form is to be completed to be completed by the building/planning department having jurisdiction.

4) Requirements

i) Emergency planning

(a) The maximum occupant (including all staff) shall be determined during plan review. A sign stating the maximum occupant capacity shall be posted in a visible location near the entrance and staff shall control the flow of patrons so as not to exceed this limit.

(b) A written emergency procedure plan shall be provided with the permit application. All employees shall be trained in emergency procedures.

(c) The emergency procedure plan shall include training of staff and familiarization with the fire alarm tone. Specific personnel shall be designated to turn off all distracting noises (i.e., the sound system) and turn on the lights when alerted by either the fire alarm system or otherwise notified of an emergency condition.

(d) This event shall be adequately staffed to control the occupant load and assist patrons in existing should an evacuation become necessary. An appropriately staffing level shall be determined upon review of the plans and may be increased at the discretion of the inspector.

(e) All emergency staff shall carry flashlights and know the location of all exits, fire extinguishers, light switches, electrical panels, and emergency phones.

(f) A fire drill may be required.

(g) Phone communication shall be readily available for the purpose of calling 911 in the event of an emergency.

(h) Note: If the Haunted house is inside of a tent then guidelines must be followed.

ii) During the hours of operation, required exits may not be locked, or latched (unless equipped with panic hardware) and each door shall be operable from the interior of the structure without the use of a key or any special knowledge or effort; all exits must open in the direction of egress or be locked in an open position during the hours of operation.

(a) Exit signs must function properly and be visible from all areas.

(b) All exits, hallways, and aisles leading from buildings are to be kept clear and unobstructed at all times.

(c) There shall be no obstruction blocking exit doors from the outside of any building, such as autos parked in doorways or barricades across sidewalks.

(d) No curtains, drapes or decorations shall be hung in such a manner as to cover any exits signs.

iii) A temporary certification of occupancy will be required; Call 810-229-6640

iv) Approved fire extinguishers (minimum size 2A10BC) one per means of egress, 75’ of travel, and in the area of entrance. Additional fire extinguishers may be required.

v) No open flames will be allowed, such as candles or torches.

vi) “No Smoking” signs shall be posted in all designated areas.

vii) Actuation of any smoke detection device shall sound an alarm and cause illumination to increase to that required by the Building Code.

viii) Required one UL listed smoke detector for every 900 square feet or fraction thereof – a minimum of two smoke detectors is required. Installation shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions and NFPA 72

ix) All curtains, walls, tunnels, sawdust, shavings, table skirts drapes and decorations must be constructed of fire retardant materials or treated with an approved flame retardant solution, per NFPA 701. Treatment shall be renewed as often as may be necessary to maintain the flame retardant effect. Plastic sheeting is not allowed. Flame retardant solution may be obtained by contacting local decoration contractors and flame-proofing companies listed in the phone book. Approval by the Fire Marshal’s office will be required.

x) Note; Materials such as (man-made fibers) polyesters, rayon, and nylon are difficult to treat to obtain fire retardant.

xi) “NO SMOKING – BY ORDER OF THE FIRE MARSHAL” signs are required. Provided sand filled bucket or approved container for use as ashtray.

xii) All employees shall be schooled in;

(a) Emergency exiting procedures, including location of light switches.

(b) Locations and operation of manual shut off for the air conditioning units.

xiii) Truck trailers or other similar types of containers that would create a vault like atmosphere when subject to fire, smoke, or toxic fumes may not be used for haunted houses.

xiv) Each tour shall be limited to 20 persons and have a guide. Each guide must have an operable flashlight.

xv) If conditions are created which present a hazard to life, a standby fire watch will be required at
your expense.

xvi) Ceiling level must be at least seven (7) feet including all areas where the public will walk.

xvii) No dead-end corridors twenty-five (25) feet or more.

xviii) Final approval will be subject to conducting an inspection of the completed work, prior
to occupancy. For additional information, please contact the Brighton Area Fire
Department – Fire Marshal Division.

Policy 07.11.17-Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking

UL 300 Testing Standard for Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Environment

1) Purpose

i) New UL 300 Standard is a standard by which fire-extinguishing systems for commercial cooking appliances are tested against

2) Scope

i) Restaurant cooking appliances have changed significantly over recent years with a combination of factors creating a more severe fire potential. New cooking equipment using more efficient burners has resulted in higher heating rates of cooking oils. Fryer are also better insulated then ever before and a change in cooking oils has dramatically changed this hazard. Subsequently, these fires are more difficult to extinguish (without re-ignition) especially when compared with, once used lower temperature animal fats. The new UL 300 Standard addresses these changes in appliances and oils mandating more difficult fire tests for fryers, griddles, ranges, and certain types of broilers and works.

3) Guidelines

i) NFPA 17 is the standard for wet chemical extinguishing systems. This standard allows for the authority having jurisdiction (Brighton Area Fire Department) to determine when an existing system, installed prior to the new UL 300 Standard, is a distinct hazard to life or property and shall be upgraded to the new standard.

ii) Listed below are the requirements mandating a change to, or installation of the UL 300 rated fire suppression system for commercial cooking environments;

(a) New Construction.

(b) Change of ownership.

(d) Discharge of the existing system.

(e) Hydrostatic date or age of chemical has expired.

(f) The hazard posed by the system deems it, in the opinion of the fire official.

Policy 07.11.18-Verification of Service Collar

Verification of Service Collar

1) Purpose

i) To provide that work is being preformed in the proper manner.

2) Scope

i) To provide a way of checking that the fire extinguisher was taken apart to perform the inspection.

3) Guidelines

i) As the Authority Having Jurisdiction, the Brighton Area Fire Department – Fire Marshal Division is requiring that all extinguishers that have undergone maintenance or that has been recharged shall have a Verification of Service Collar installed.

ii) The Verification of Service Collar shall be of a size that would not allow it to be installed or removed without the removal of the valve.

iii) The Verification of Service Collar shall be a one piece type.

iv) The Verification of Service Collar shall have the date. (Month/Year)

v) The Verification of Service Collar shall be non tear able.

vi) The information on the collar shall be readable at all times.

Policy Number Description

07.11.01 Plan Submittals (6-00)

Submittal Requirements

Fire Lane Marking Requirements

Restrooms emergency lighting requirements

Conference rooms emergency lighting requirements

Last modified: 08/31/10

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