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9.2. SR 05-03-1993 r I ---'\) ( ); !l~ ITEM 9.2. TO: MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL River FROM: SUBJECT: PAT KLAERS, CITY ADMIN~t~ATOR APRIL 29, 1993 r~ RUSS ANDERSON, FIRE CHIEF DATE: Per City Council request, Fire Chief, Russ Anderson, will be in attendance at this meeting to discuss the City Fitness Room and equipment and the Fire and Ambulance Service fitness equipment. At the 4/26 meeting, I also advised the Council that I anticipated a brief update from the Fire Chief on his work duties and schedule and the previously discussed need for a housing inspection program. However, only information and material on the Fire Chief's work schedule is available and some handouts on this topic will be distributed at the meeting. The discussion on the inspection program will have to take place at a future City Council meeting. . . P.O. Box 490 · 13065 Orono Parkway · Elk River, MN 55330 · (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425 --- . . . PERCENT OF TIME SPENT IN 1992 DAILY TIME SHEET Administration (52%) -Budgets -Annual Reports -All emergency responds reports to State Fire Marshall -Payroll, training and fire suppression hours -Fire and medical protection planning (I.S.O. underwriters, hazard material planning, researching future needs of equipment and capital expenses) -Staffing, organization and functions of department -Fire contracts -Mutual aid contracts -Counselor (Dept. personnel, mothers w/kids playing with fire -Telephone operator (insurance agents, job applications) -Maintain records, equipment, personnel, etc.) -Tours of station, kindergarden, pre-school, scouts, day-care, etc. Inspections(3.5%) -Handle complaints, renters, neighbors and concerned citizens -Review plans on new buildings with building inspector (sprinkler systems, exitways, alarm systems, access roads and water supply) -Accompany State Fire Marshalls on inspections (when possible); mainly motels, nursing homes, day-care facilities Emergency Preparedness (5.5%) -City's emergency plan -Hazard-Material plan -Blood borne-exposure plan -Purchasing and location of sirens -Maintenance of sirens -Conferences with County (Dave Anderson) Fire Suppression (14%) -Charge of all emergency activities -Investigate cause and origin of fires, if unable, call in State inspectors (3-6 hrs. digging things apart) -Work with insurance adjustors and investigators Equipment Maintenance (5.5%) -Overseeing that all equipment is working -Organizing work details on repairs -Overseeing youth programs, summer programs, Sherburne and Northern Wright County SPecial Education Cooperative, Mid State Probation Department e- , . Building Maintenance (5.5%) -Custodian of building and grounds -Overseeing youths on building and grounds Meeting and Training (14%) -Conduct regular monthly ~eetings -City staff meetings -Mutual Aid meetings -Metro-Chiefs' meetings -Relief Assoc. meetings -Officers' meetings -Concept Review meetings -Establish training program with training officer -Oversees training exercises -Supervise non-emergency activities, county fail open house, social activities Submitted by Russell Anderson, Fire Chief May 3, 1993 . RA/ dk . . . ! rn J . . \.. G! l ~ .: ( . e ... a; I lit ~ E-t t!J ~ :z: w ~~ . 1-4 ~ ! ~ '. . ~ = fa1 f4 , 0 i Q Eof 0 I 1-4 ~ :& I W ~ i Pot :& : I ::>> .- f m I I ! : I, = t' Eof m ~ 0 I ~ fat- 1-4 ~ ~ W PiS 1-4 lit . =-= j U , M 114 ~ ' ( > ~ I 1-4 1-4 - 'i Eof lit I u Q < !: fa1 I : 0 I E-t I! :& i ~ , I . :& ::>> m i , ! ~ ... ! I m N en ' f Eof fI) I'll I! II( w U N I Q == = U W ~ I; en Q ~ U :z Ii w w ~ M . 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The inspection brings to your attention the types of fire and life safety hazards that I feel are important. Important to you in assuring that your business will not be disrupted by fire. Important to your employees and customers in that it affords them a safe environment in which to work and conduct business. Important to the Elk River Fire Department because it assists us in accomplishing the over 300 fire inspections required each year. Important to the community because a good fire prevention program saves lives and reduces property loss. The inspection form that you are being asked to complete addresses three major areas of concern. First, what may cause a fire to start? Secondly, if a fire does start, what may cause that fire to propagate and intensify? Thirdly, if there is a fire, how will the occupants safely egress the building? As you can see, we do not take our inspection program lightly and we hope that your share our concerns. If for some reason you are unable to complete and return the inspection form to us, please be advised that a fire inspector will contact you and assist you in completing the inspection. If we can be of any further assistance, please feel free to contact us using the phone number furnished on the inspection form. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, . Russ Anderson Fire Chief Attachment 415 Jackson Avenue · Elk River, Minnesota 55330 · (612) 441-4919 - Fire Station .. ELK RIVER FIRE DEPA~TMENT Issue Date . Self ,"spection Report Business Name Street Address/Number Business Telephone Principle Business Activity Responsible Party Responsible Party Telephone (for Emergency Contact) Dlrectlqns 1. Walk through your business with this form in hand. Please answer all questions listed below. 2. You have until to complete this form. If you need assistance, check the box below or call l./ '71 - '-19/ q 3. When inspection is completed and corrections made, sign and date the form below. 4. Enclose the white copy of this form in the mailing envelope which has been provided. Keep the yellow copy for your records. YES NO Not AppIic:abIe 1. a. Are the address numbers facing the street of address? b. Are they visible and legible from the roadway? 2. Does your building have fire lanes, and if so, are they kept accessible and unblocked? 3. Are all exit doors kept unlocked and open able from the inside during business hours? Remind customers no parking within 10ft. of any exit door. Recommend sign on outside of door (EXIT DOOR, NO PARKING WITHIN 10 FT). .4. Are illuminated exit signs in working order? 5. a. Are fire extinguishers hung on the wall with top not over 5 ft. above floor? b. Are fire extinguishers checked at regular intervals & serviced annually by a licensed company? c. Indicate last inspection date d. Are your employees instructed in location and proper use of fire extinguisher? 6. a. Are all appliance cords in good condition? (Insulation not frayed or broke) b. Are extension cords used for permanent wiring? If so, please remove immediately. c. Is there 30" clear access to electrical control panel? 7. Is combustible material kept a minimum of 5 ft. away from water heaters, furnaces or boilers? 8. Are shut oft valves within 36" of all gas appliances? 9. a. Is waste paper and trash kept in non combustible containers? b. Are combustible or flammable material awaiting collection outside at least 10ft. from combustible wall, window or door opening of building? 10. a. Are smoke detectors installed on every level? b. Are heat detectors installed in garages & furnace rooms? 11. Is a Fire Department lock box present? 12. Are exits, aisles and corridors free of obstructions? 36" minimum width is required. 13. Is there combustible storage in unprotected attics or under unprotected stairways? o Check this box if you need Are Prevention assistance or call 4'1' - '-I Cf / 'i ,THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION Responsible Party Signature Date RETURN WHITE TO FIRE DEPT. . RETAIN YELLOW FOR YOUR RECORDS - PINK - FIRE DEPT. copy ELK RIVER FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE MARSHAL INSPECTION REPORT TIme Property AOOress Phone Rs-Inspect Date 8udOlng/Property Name Correspondence To Occ. Class Const. Type Sq. Fl. Floor Inspector Owner Name Address City $late!Zip Phone Property Mgml. Address C,ly Slate'Z,p Phone V-Does Not Mellt Requirements NV-Appears To Meet Requirements NA-Not Applicable (See Additional Instructions On Back) V NV NA 1. Exterior v NV NA 4. Storage/Housekeeping v NV NA 9. Fire Alarm Equipment 000 a. Fire Lanes marked/unobstructed 000 d. No combustible storage under 000 a. Detectors (smoke heat) 000 b. Address visible unprotected stairways or in properly installed 000 c. Fire hydrant(s) accessible stairwells 000 b. Pull stations properly installed 000 d. Combustible accumulation(s) 000 e. Storage maintained 2' below 000 c. Detectors needed acceptable ceiling (unsprinklered) 000 d. Property serviced/maintained 000 e. Storage neat and orderly 000 f. Storage maintained 18" below 000 e. Date serviced 000 f. F. D. lock box present sprinkler heads 000 f. Tests/drills conducted 000 g. F.D. connections visible/good 000 g. Aisles maintained properly 000 g. Name, address and phone condition 000 h. Rubbish, oily rags. waste number of alarm service 000 h. Meter protection material properly stored company 000 i. Site plan 5. Flammable/Comb. liquids 000 h. Clear access to equipment and 2. Exit Features ODD a. Proper quantities valves 000 a. Adequate number of exits 000 b. Proper storage/dispensing 000 b. Exits. aisles and corriders free 000 c. No sources of ignition 10. Other Fire Protection Equip. of obstructions 000 d. Adequate ventilation 000 a. Standpipe. hose in good condo tilDD C. Proper locking hardware 000 e. Proper electrical equipment 000 b. Adequate coverage 00 d. Exit hardware present and 000 f. Proper warning labels/signs 000 C. Date serviced operational 000 g. MSDS/lnventory 000 d. Hood system-fuel shutoff 000 e. Exit signs present present 000 f. Exit illumination adequate 6. Utility. Mechanical, HVAC 000 e. Properly serviced/maintained 000 g. Emergency lighting present 000 a. Shut off valve/relief valves 000 f. Date serviced and operational present on gas appliances 000 h. Occupant load posted and 000 b. Proper venting present and in 11. Electrical maintained good condition 000 a. Appliancesifix1ures in good 000 i. Stairway ID present 000 C. Adequate clearances between condition combustibles and appliances 000 b. Overcurrent protection present 3. Construction Features 000 c. Extension cords not ussed in 000 a. Fire separations present and 7. Fire Extinguishers place of fixed wiring mair.:ained 000 a. Readily accessible 000 d. Proper use of wiring and 000 b. Openings in fire walls sealed 000 b. Proper number and type equipment 000 c. Rated fire doors present and 000 C. Suitable location 000 e. 30. clear access to panels operational (closing/latching) 000 d. Properly serviced/maintained provided 000 d. Rated furnace room provided 000 e. Date serviced 000 f. Boxes. fixtures and equipment where necessary (over 400,000) properly enclosed BTUH) 8. Sprinkler Systems 000 a. Adequate coverage 12. Miscellaneous 4. Storage/Housekeeping 000 b. Controls readily accessible 000 a. Proper storage of compressed 000 a.. Storage neat and orderly 000 C. Valves locked open or gases 000 b. No combustible storage in boiler supervised 000 b. Interior decorations acceptable or mechanical rooms 000 d. Heads in good condition or flame retardant 000 C. No combustible storage in 000 e. Wrench/spare heads present 000 c. No smoking provisions unprotected attics/bar joists 000 f. Date serviced enforced. 000 d. LPG-stored outside/secured 000 e. Certificate of occupancy Comments: . NOTICE To 'the owner, occupant, lessee, or agent of the property whose address is listed on the reverse side: In accordance with Minnesota Statutes 299F.011 and Elk River City Ordinance No. 1000, an inspection was conducted of your property for the purposes of fire and life safety. At the time of the inspection. certain items were observed which do not meet the minimum requirements of the MN Uniform Fire Code. Those items are checked in the first column. under V. A follow-up inspection will be conducted on or after the date listed on the top of the inspection report. The purpose of the follow-up inspection is to determine that any violations or deficiencies observed on the previous inspection have been corrected. Failure to comply with fire prevention requirements is a violation of state statute and municipal ordinance. There is a variance procedure by statute. If the stated items cannot be corrected in the time allotted, or if you wish to appeal any item, a letter of intent shall. be filed with this office within 10 days after the date on the top of this report. If you do not respond within 10 days, your right to appeal shall be .denied. Thank you for your assistance with these fire prevention items. If you have any questions or need any additional information. please feel free to contact the Elk River Fire Marshal at 441-4919. . . .