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    SY09 Fire Extinguisher Provisions: Policy Status: Policy Steward

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    This document outlines the fire extinguisher policy at the University. It specifies that the University will provide basic fire extinguisher coverage according to building codes, while departments are responsible for any additional extinguishers needed for specific hazards. It details the different fire classifications and corresponding extinguisher types. It also specifies that the physical plant will maintain extinguishers at University Park buildings, while other locations must maintain their own. People with questions should contact the Environmental Health and Safety office.

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    This document outlines the fire extinguisher policy at the University. It specifies that the University will provide basic fire extinguisher coverage according to building codes, while departments are responsible for any additional extinguishers needed for specific hazards. It details the different fire classifications and corresponding extinguisher types. It also specifies that the physical plant will maintain extinguishers at University Park buildings, while other locations must maintain their own. People with questions should contact the Environmental Health and Safety office.

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    SY09 Fire Extinguisher Provisions

    Policy Status:
    Active
    Policy Steward:
    Assistant Vice-President for Police and Public Safety / Director of
    Environmental Health and Safety

    Contents:

     Purpose
     General Requirements
     Specific Requirements
     Further Information

    PURPOSE:

    To specify procedures for providing fire extinguisher protection for specific


    occupancy hazards.

    GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

    The University will purchase and install the required hand-portable fire extinguishers
    necessary for protection purposes within each building in accordance with the
    requirements of the Pennsylvania Statewide Building Code generally known as the
    Uniform Construction Code (UCC) and the currently adopted edition of the
    International Building Code and OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.157 Portable Fire
    Extinguishers.

    Departments, Colleges, and Non-University Park locations will be responsible for


    purchasing the required fire extinguisher protection for specific hazards introduced
    into the occupancy of the building. Examples would be quantities of flammable
    liquids, specific electrical equipment, special research apparatus, excessive storage of
    paper, wood, textiles, etc.

    Fire Classifications.

     Class A - Fires involving ordinary combustibles (wood, paper, textiles)


     Class B - Fires involving flammable liquids and gases.
     Class C - Fires involving all electrical equipment.
     Class D - Fires involving combustible metals (potassium, sodium, magnesium,
    etc.).
     Class K – Fires in cooking appliances that involve cooking media (vegetable
    or animal oils and fats).

    Fire Extinguishers.
    Following is a listing of the basic types of hand-portable fire extinguishers which are
    designed for the above classes:

     Class A - Pressurized Water (anti-freeze available). Also, A-B-C Dry


    Chemical - 5, 10, and 20 lb. sizes.
     Class B - Dry Chemical, Carbon Dioxide - 5, 10, and 15 lb. sizes.
     Class C - Dry Chemical, Carbon Dioxide - 5, 10, 15, and 20 lb. sizes.
     Class D - Dry Powder (specific design and chemical) - 30 lb. size.
     Class K – Wet Chemical

    SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

    The sizes and types of fire extinguishers are generally available through Physical
    Plant Stores. Departments may purchase the number desired by submitting a Work
    Order.

    For buildings and equipment located at University Park, the Office of Physical Plant
    will charge the fire extinguishers as required and then properly mount them at the
    designated locations. In addition, they will include the extinguishers on the preventive
    maintenance schedule for required inspection and hydrostatic testing.

    For buildings and equipment located at non-University Park locations, or Field


    Research Stations not included under the previous paragraph, the maintenance
    personnel at these facilities mount them properly, and include them on the preventive
    maintenance schedule for inspection and hydrostatic testing.

    Any questions concerning the quantity and/or types of fire protection required should
    be directed to the University Environmental Health and Safety Office, University
    Park, Pennsylvania - 16801 Telephone (814) 865-6391.

    FURTHER INFORMATION:

    For questions, additional detail, or to request changes to this policy, please contact the
    Director of Environmental Health and Safety.

    Effective Date: March 24, 2017


    Date Approved: March 23, 2017
    Date Published: March 24, 2017

    Most Recent Changes:

     March 24, 2017 - Edits to SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS section, first


    paragraph to eliminate reference to General Requisition Form “GREQ,”
    replacing with Physical Plant Stores, and specifying the associated hyperlink.

    Revision History (and effective dates):

     June 12, 2014 - Editorial changes. Updated GENERAL REQUIREMENTS


    section to reflect accurate fire extinguisher code, addition of Class K fire
    classification, and fire extinguisher types/classes. Minor edits to the
    SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS section.
     February 27, 2014 - Editorial changes. Addition of policy steward
    information, in the event that there are questions or requests for changes to the
    policy.
     June 14, 2006 - Revision History added.
     May 6, 2005 - Editorial changes to eliminate "General Forms Usage Guide"
    reference (General Stores Requisition Invoice, Form G2.2 replaced by IBIS
    "GREQ") and to correct links.
     March 15, 1993 - Multiple revisions made to GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
    and SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS.
     March 22, 1976 - Added Commonwealth Campus reference to GENERAL
    REQUIREMENTS.

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