Life Safety System Activation Notifications

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What is the purpose of the policy outlined in the document?

To establish a notification and communication process between Lieutenants, Operational Captains, and Fire Inspectors when confronted with an activation of a Life Safety System.

Who is responsible for future updates to the PPM?

The Fire Marshal, Division Chief of Community Risk Reduction, in conjunction with the PPM Committee, under the authority of the Fire Rescue Administrator.

According to the document, what are life safety systems defined as?

Hood suppression systems
Fire Sprinkler Systems
Fire Alarm and Detection Systems
Halon or Foam Systems
All of the above (correct)

Who should be notified when a life safety system is legitimately activated within a building/structure?

The Fire Marshal's office. Signup and view all the answers

How should the Fire Marshal's office be notified when a life safety system is legitimately activated?

By sending an email to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>. Signup and view all the answers

What should the email to the Fire Marshal's office include?

The email should include all of the information listed below as well as the Incident number. Signup and view all the answers

What information should be included in the email pertaining to the incident?

Property address and location; Date and time of incident; Property contact name and phone number; What activated (hood, sprinkler, etc.) and location; Was the system back in service prior to leaving scene; The Lieutenant or Operational Captain's next scheduled shift, station assigned to, and contact information. Signup and view all the answers

What will the Fire Marshal's office do upon notification of a life safety system activation?

Assign an Inspector to investigate the circumstances behind the activation and minimize repeated incidents. Signup and view all the answers

What document addresses repeated false fire alarm activations?

False Alarm Billing ( PPM FR-F-303 ) Signup and view all the answers

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Purpose of Policy FR-B-106

To establish a notification process when Lieutenants, Operational Captains, and Fire Inspectors are confronted with an activation of a Life Safety System.

Life safety systems

Hood suppression systems, Fire Sprinkler Systems, Fire Alarm and Detection Systems, and Halon or Foam Systems.

Policy Regarding Life Safety System Activation

Notify the Fire Marshal's office via email ([email protected]) when a life safety system is legitimately activated, providing early and pertinent information to ensure the system is quickly placed back in service.

Critical Information to Include in Notification

Property address and location, date and time of incident, property contact name and phone number, what activated, whether the system was back in service, and the Lieutenant or Operational Captain's next shift information.

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Fire Marshal's Office Role After Activation

The Fire Marshal's office will assign an Inspector to investigate the circumstances behind the activation to minimize repeated incidents.

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Study Notes

This policy aims to establish a notification and communication process for Lieutenants, Operational Captains, and Fire Inspectors when a Life Safety System is activated.
Future updates to this policy are the responsibility of the Fire Marshal, Division Chief of Community Risk Reduction, in conjunction with the PPM Committee, under the authority of the Fire Rescue Administrator.
The policy applies to all Palm Beach County Fire Rescue personnel and reservists.
The Issue Date is September 15, 2023.
The Effective Date is October 13, 2023.
PPM #: FR-B-106
Subject: Life Safety Systems Activation Notifications
Prepared by: Fire Rescue PPM Committee
From: Patrick J. Kennedy, Fire Rescue Administrator
To: All Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Personnel

Definition of Life Safety Systems:

Hood suppression systems
Fire Sprinkler Systems
Fire Alarm and Detection Systems
Halon or Foam Systems

Policy Details:

When a life safety system is legitimately activated in a building/structure, the Fire Marshal's office must be notified via email to [email protected].
This notification provides the Fire Marshal's office with timely information and allows the system to be placed back in service quickly.
The email should include all listed information and the Incident number.

Procedure:

If a life safety system activates, other than due to a malfunction or false alarm, the Lieutenant or Operational Captain must gather all required information before leaving the scene.
Note: The information should include, but isn't limited to:
- Property address and location.
- Date and time of incident.
- Property contact name and phone number.
- What activated the system (hood, sprinkler, etc.) and location.
- Whether the system was back in service before leaving.
- The Lieutenant or Operational Captain's next scheduled shift, station assignment, and contact information.
The Fire Marshal's office will assign an Inspector to investigate the activation circumstances and minimize repeat incidents.
For repeated false fire alarm activations, refer to False Alarm Billing (PPM FR-F-303).

Supersession History:

PPM#FR II-17, issued 01/01/2009
PPM#FR II-17, issued 12/21/2011
PPM#FR B-106, clerical 03/01/2018
PPM#FR B-106, issued 09/15/2023

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