Fire Safety Fire Evacuation Procedures 2

Question 1

What is the purpose of a fire warden or floor marshal during an evacuation?

Accepted Answer

To ensure all occupants leave and report to incident command

Answer

Fire wardens sweep their assigned areas to confirm all occupants have evacuated and then report the all-clear to the incident commander.

Question 2

What is a 'shelter-in-place' procedure and when should it be used?

Accepted Answer

Remaining inside and sealing the area from external hazards

Answer

Shelter-in-place means staying indoors and sealing the space from outside air, typically used for hazardous material releases rather than fires.

Question 3

Which OSHA regulation requires employers to have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for fire evacuation?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.38

Answer

OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.38 mandates that employers with more than 10 employees have a written Emergency Action Plan.

Question 4

How often must fire evacuation drills be conducted in most US high-rise office buildings?

Accepted Answer

At least annually

Answer

Most codes and OSHA standards require at least one fire evacuation drill per year for high-rise and commercial buildings.

Question 5

What should occupants do if the primary evacuation route is blocked by fire or smoke?

Accepted Answer

Use the alternate evacuation route identified in the EAP

Answer

Emergency Action Plans require at least two evacuation routes so occupants can use an alternate if the primary is compromised.

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