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Residential Fire Sprinklers. A Step by Step Approach for Communities. The Steps. Planning and Research Preparation, Presentation and Adoption Customer Service and Maintenance Challenges and Appeals. Step 1 Planning and Research. The Development Process Data Myths
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Residential Fire Sprinklers A Step by Step Approach for Communities
The Steps Planning and Research Preparation, Presentation and Adoption Customer Service and Maintenance Challenges and Appeals
Step 1Planning and Research • The Development Process • Data • Myths • The Blue Ribbon Task Force
Step 2Preparation, Presentation and Adoption • Strategies • Design Alternatives • The Presentation • The Master Plan • Proactive vs. Reactive • The Sprinkler Record • Political Agendas vs. Public Safety • The Team Approach
Step 3Customer Service and Maintenance • Customer Service • Charts and Matrices • The Plan Review ProcessOrganizationPlan ReviewBuilding PermitInspectionTRUE Customer service
Step 3Customer Service and Maintenance • GuidelinesCodes and StandardsPlan Review ProcedureApplicants and Time FramesWater SupplyModifications to Existing SystemsInspection Criteria
Step 4Challenges and Appeals • Legality • Economic Issues • Common Themes • Historical Review • The Developer and Home Builder • Ancillary Agencies
Appendices • Additional Resources (USFA, RFSI, IAFC, NFPA, other) • Time vs. Products of Combustion Curve • Why Johnny Can’t Afford a House • FSABSC Residential Summary Report • Response to Common BIA Arguments • NFSA response to BIA Video • Cost Impact Analysis of Proposed Code Change (B-119-88)
Appendices • Village of Clarendon Hills SFD Fire Suppression Sprinkler System Clarification • NFPA Journal Article “Sprinkler Tax Break” • Organizational Chart • Plan Review Process • Building Permit Process • Inspection Sequence • Plan Review Process (FPB Foster City CA)
LITTLE OR NO EXPECTATION OF FIRE PROTECTION FEATURES IN A NEW HOME!
BE PREPARED!!! Don’t end up in a public hearing before you are prepared to be there! The best defense is a good offense!
“Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out shouting…”Holy molly, what a ride!”
Thank You WWW.NFSA.ORG Jim Dalton Dalton@nfsa.org FTUSA Vickie Mobilizing.ppt