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NFPA 241 Site Specific Safety Fire Protection Program Washington Salem Opechee Construction Corporation pg. 1 NFPA 241 11 Corporate Drive Belmont, NH 03220 NFPA 241 Site Specific Safety Fire Protection Program Opechee Construction Corporation pg. 2 NFPA 241 11 Corporate Drive Belmont, NH 03220 Table of Contents Table of Contents Page 2 Overview Page 3 Site Plan Page 4 Egress and Evacuation Plan Page 5 Fire Extinguisher, First Aid and Air Horn Locations Page 6 Audible Notification Page 7 Temporary Heat Detection Page 8 Temporary Heating Equipment Page 9 Waste Disposal Page 10 Hot Work Page 11 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Page 12 Water Supply for Fire Protection Page 13 Access for Fire Fighting Page 14 Conclusion Page 15 Opechee Construction Corporation pg. 3 NFPA 241 11 Corporate Drive Belmont, NH 03220 OVERVIEW In accordance with NFPA 241, the document herein describes the site specific plan of action and safety management procedures that will be in place through the duration of the construction project at 11 Dodge Street in Salem, Massachusetts. This plan is intended for the sole use of this particular site and shall be coordinated with the local fire department. The following sections outline our fire safety prevention and preparedness in case of a fire or catastrophic event. Opechee Construction Corporation pg. 4 NFPA 241 11 Corporate Drive Belmont, NH 03220 Opechee Construction Corporation pg. 5 NFPA 241 11 Corporate Drive Belmont, NH 03220 EGRESS & EVACUATION PLAN In the event of a fire or catastrophic event there will be a single long blast (5 seconds) activation from an air horn from one of the various locations on the site. An air horn will be posted at the central fire extinguisher location adjacent to the elevator at each floor. During initial site orientation all workers will be notified of the horn blast protocol, which will be to leave the site immediately in an orderly fashion via one of the three egress stairs. They will be directed to the area of refuge that is closest to their location closest to Gate A or Gate D as depicted on the attached site plan. Each subcontractor on site will be responsible for doing a roll call for their employees and report the roll call to the Opechee Construction Corporation Field Project Manager. The evacuation plans will be posted at a central location on each floor denoting the quickest route out of the building as well as the area of refuge. The Opechee Construction Corporation and the project subcontractors will maintain al l egress paths and evacuation routes by removing debris, equipment or other obstructions, including snow in order for a safe evacuation if required. Jeff Daigneault, the Field Project Manager, will be the designated person on site to direct workers to the area of refuge, notify the emergency services and direct incoming emergency personnel and vehicles. Opechee Construction Corporation pg. 6 NFPA 241 11 Corporate Drive Belmont, NH 03220 FIRE EXTINGUISHER, FIRST AID KITS AND AIR HORN LOCATIONS Fire Extinguishers: Located at each egress stair on each floor and adjacent to the elevator at each floor. In addition, per section 906 there will be at least one multipurpose portable fire extinguisher located at a central location on the roof near the elevator shaft. Fire extinguishers will be wall - mounted if applicable or will be placed on a stand if required. First Aid Kits: An approved first aid kit will be at the Opechee Construction Corporation field trailer. Air Horns: One per floor located at the same location of the fire extinguisher adjacent to the elevator as well as at the Opechee Construction Corporation field trailer. Opechee Construction Corporation pg. 7 NFPA 241 11 Corporate Drive Belmont, NH 03220 AUDIBLE NOTIFICATION - One long blast (approximately 5 seconds) will be the signal for site evacuation. - 3 short blasts (approximately 2 seconds each) will be the signal for first aid Opechee Construction Corporation pg. 8 NFPA 241 11 Corporate Drive Belmont, NH 03220 TEMPORARY HEAT DETECTION During construction, after combustible materials (wall construction) has begun, heat detectors can be installed along the corridors of each floor if required. These can remain in place until finish ceilings are installed. This requirement should be confirmed by the local fire department. There will be no permanent smoke detection or active sprinkler systems prior to substantial completion. Opechee Construction Corporation pg. 9 NFPA 241 11 Corporate Drive Belmont, NH 03220 TEMPORARY HEATING EQUIPMENT Temporary Gas fire heaters will be installed approximately November 2019 and removed around April 2020. Before putting into operation an onsite inspection by city officials will take place. Opechee Construction Corporation pg. 10 NFPA 241 11 Corporate Drive Belmont, NH 03220 WASTE DISPOSAL A centrally located dumpster will be provided on site by Opechee Construction Corporation for the use by all the project subcontractors. The dumpster permit has been procured through the local fire department and will be a standard construction waste dumpster. All hazardous materials (if any) on site shall be removed by the contractor responsible for their utilization. Each subcontractor shall maintain the MSDS for all items on site to ensure that no hazardous or self-igniting items are placed in the dumpster. At no time shall combustible material be accumulated in the building. Opechee Construction Corporation is committed to maintaining a clean and clear construction site where all debris shall be removed from the site each work day. We have reinforced th is plan by providing the centrally located dumpster and trash chutes to encourage continuous cleanup. There will be no open burning on site and at no time shall any debris or rubbish be burned on site. Opechee Construction Corporation pg. 11 NFPA 241 11 Corporate Drive Belmont, NH 03220 HOT WORK All hot work will be done per OSHA standards and City of Salem, MA Fire Dept. Requirements. As most of our piping is done with PVC and CPVC, hot work is minimal or non-existent once the steel erection is complete. We will work with the local fire department and steel erector for the hot work permit associated with cutting and welding steel. Opechee Construction Corporation pg. 12 NFPA 241 11 Corporate Drive Belmont, NH 03220 FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS At no time shall flammable or combustible liquids be stored within the footprint of the building. During steel erection operations, all liquids shall be secured in accordance with section 3404. The storage shall be lockable with appropriate egress and kept away from combustible vegetation. Opechee Construction Corporation pg. 13 NFPA 241 11 Corporate Drive Belmont, NH 03220 WATER SUPPLY FOR FIRE PROTECTION Currently there are fire hydrants located in multiple locations around the perimeter of the site as per below. The fire protection contractor will install temporary standpipes at the stairwells all the way to the roof in order to be utilized for firefighting during the construction phase of the building. These standpipes will need to be manually charged by the fire department upon arrival on site and will be equipped with fire department connections at all floors. Opechee Construction Corporation pg. 14 NFPA 241 11 Corporate Drive Belmont, NH 03220 ACCESS FOR FIRE FIGHTING Access into the project site all the way to within 25 feet of the building shall be maintained at all times. Snow removal will be by Schulte Inc throughout the winter and all gates will remain accessible. The fire hydrants will be marked and shoveled clear for access. Opechee Construction Corporation pg. 15 NFPA 241 11 Corporate Drive Belmont, NH 03220 CONCLUSION We are committed to having and maintaining a clean and safe site for our workers, our subcontractors, municipal personnel, designers, third party agents and emergency personnel. It is our intent to review this program, as well as any potential changes or modifications, with the local jurisdiction and to be in constant communication throughout the duration of this construction project. We look forward to your review and feedback with regard to this submission. Best Regards, Jason Blais Project Manager