Encyclopedia of Fire Safety
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Fire hydrant underground and above ground, fire column
Fire hydrant underground and above ground, fire column
Fire hydrants are designed to draw water from the water supply network for fire needs. Several types of fire hydrants are used in water supply networks, the most widespread of which is the underground hydrant of the Moscow type PG-5 (Fig. 1)
Requirements for fire safety water supply: overview of current regulations
Requirements for fire safety water supply: overview of current regulations
The main document constituting the technical regulations on fire safety, as such, is 123 Federal Laws. On its basis, a set of rules (SP) has been developed, number 8*13130, which sets out the requirements for fire water supply. They concern water sources,
How to properly draw up and where to hang an evacuation plan
How to properly draw up and where to hang an evacuation plan
There are certain requirements for evacuation plans, detailed in GOST number 12.2.143.2009, as well as 12.4.026-2001. If the plan is drawn up with violations or is missing, then the fire inspector has the right to impose an administrative fine. Value p
How and when to check fire hydrants
How and when to check fire hydrants
The external fire extinguishing system must be in working order at any hour of the day or night and at any time of the year. To ensure its serviceability, fire hydrants, an important part of fire-fighting water supply systems, are regularly checked.
Complete set of fire shields
Complete set of fire shields
For the convenience of storing equipment that anyone can use to extinguish a fire, fire shields, cabinets or stands are used. The fire extinguishing device panel is equipped with various primary fire extinguishing means, fire fighting equipment
Placement of fire shields: basic requirements
Placement of fire shields: basic requirements
There are certain requirements for fire shields that must be observed for safety reasons. These requirements relate to the size, equipment and location of the boards. Where should they be so that the tools can be used in case of fire?
Fire shields
Fire shields
Designed for storing fire equipment. There are two types - open and closed. The equipment set includes: a crowbar, a hook, a shovel, two buckets and two fire extinguishers (at the customer’s choice). A fire shield is a necessary attribute of any building where it could
How to draw an evacuation plan
How to draw an evacuation plan
Probably every entrepreneur has been faced with the need to make a plan for evacuating a building in case of fire. It is approved by the head of the city fire department. Of course, you can order the production of such a plan from a specialized company. But you still have to
Internal fire water supply: purpose and testing
Internal fire water supply: purpose and testing
When constructing real estate, one of the main tasks to ensure their safe operation is high-quality design, installation and effective operation of fire safety systems. Existing building codes and regulations
Standards for completing fire panels of buildings and structures
Standards for completing fire panels of buildings and structures
In accordance with the Fire Safety Rules of the Russian Federation (clause 108 PPB 01-03), all premises, buildings and structures must be provided with primary fire extinguishing means. Fire water supply systems must be in good working order, auxiliary equipment