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• Increase protection at the facility o Provide an approved fire-watch procedure and document with a fire-watch duties requirements o Evacuate unprotected areas, if possible • Complete an impairment log entry to document the length of each impairment • After the completion of the work related to the impairment o Return fire protection systems to service and log times o Ensure necessary work/inspections have been completed and verify affected systems are operational 11.4.4: Tenant Fire/Evacuation Drills Knowing the evacuation routes of a building will help in the event of a building emergency, including fire, power outage, gas or chemical leak, or other emergency situations that can occur at a facility. Evacuation drills ensure that employees exit the building in a timely fashion and know their team's designated meeting area. This helps the rescue effort in the event an employee is unaccounted for during an actual emergency. Tenant/occupant meetings shall be conducted at least annually with the property management team to discuss the buildings site-specific procedures related to fire and life safety and evacuation. A site-specific plan shall be • Understand and document any tenants or employees needing evacuation assistance. Reference tools such as the Floor Warden and Emergency Manuals demonstrate the ability to respond and react to the fire and life safety systems o Emergency Manual Smaller Building • After-hours fire response procedure • Additional instruction during and after the site has been cleared by the fire department 11.4.5: Fire Department Inspections Annual inspections by the local fire department are performed to assess and mitigate potential fire and life safety hazards in buildings. Most fire departments provide a written report of any necessary corrections. These inspections vary in type and frequency, depending on the jurisdiction, city, and state. It is important to have some understanding of codes, standards, and ordinances in the jurisdiction and how they may affect your inspection. Below are guidelines to follow when meeting with the inspector or prior to beginning the actual inspection: • Invite the AHJ to the building site • Develop an action plan to address the items found or noted during the inspection • Ask what types of items the inspector will be reviewing • Have available for review copies of the buildings evacuation plans, fire protection system, and equipment inspection, testing, and maintenance records; Ensure the Fire & Life Safety Discipline Binder is readily available • Let the inspector know of any issues noted previously that have been corrected • Ensure a responsible person (chief engineer or property manager) is available to accompany the fire inspector with keys to all areas o Re-activate monitoring and ensure all systems have returned to normal o Notify all proper personnel that all systems are back in normal service documented and on file in the property management office. This plan should address: • Emergency coordinators or fire wardens should reference the below materials: o Fire Warden Manual o Emergency Manual o Fire Sprinkler System Valve Closure Log o National Fire Protection Association

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