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MMA Conference 2009Boston,MA.

Economics of Fire Protection

Systems

Detection

Fire ExtinguishersAutomatic Sprinkler Systems


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Fire Basics

Fire Triangle: Heat, Fuel and Oxygen.

Fire Tetrahedron: Triangle plusuninterrupted chemical chain reaction.

Extinguishment theory: break thetriangle.


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Stages of Fire Development

Incipient fire: is the beginning stage andcan be controlled with rapid intervention.

Free burning fire: is the building stage offire and is beyond the capability ofuntrained personnel.

Decay stage: of fire is when the fire is outof fuel OR has a lack of oxygen.


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Detection Systems

The detection systems may be heatdetectors or smoke detectors or acombination of both.

Purpose of detection system is to react toa fire at the incipient stage.

Once the fire is detected the system

should at a minimum warn occupants. The system may also notify Fire

Department.


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Classes of Fire

Class A:

Class B:

Class C:

Class D:


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Fire Extinguishers

Class A:

Class B:

Class C:

Class D:

Class K:


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Demonstration


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Limitations of Extinguishers

Fire must be detected in the incipientstage.

The correct class of extinguisher must bepresent, accessible and charged.

Someone must operate the extinguisher ina proper and effective manner from the

proper distance. The extinguishing agent applied must

break the fire triangle.


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Is there a proven life safety

system?

Yes, one that is effective in

holding a fire in check.


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Demonstration


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Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Over 100 years ofprotection.

90 % effective in keeping

fire small. Excellent record in

protecting life safety andproperty.

Designed to meet hazard,wet, dry, deluge andpreaction.

Commercial NFPA 13.

Residential systemsNFPA 13 D and 13 R.

MGL Chapter 148Section 26.

Supported by the FireChiefs Association ofMassachusetts andProfessional Firefightersof Massachusetts.


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Structure Fire Threats

Life Safety: To occupants and respondingfirefighters

Incident Stabilization: Without sprinklersthe fire can continue to grow in size

Property Conservation: The greater thedamage the more disruption will occur


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Cost of Business Interruption

Unemployment

Decreased tax base

Loss of product/service availability

Restoration of Property Costs


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Municipal Property Building Fires2005 -2007

Elementary Schools: 199 fires with 3 FFand 1 civilian injuries.

Jr. High and High School: 394 fires with 5FF and 6 civilian injuries.

Library: 21 fires with 1 FF injury.

Police Stations: 19 fires.

Fire Stations: 17 fires. Transfer Station/Landfill: 17 fires with 4 FF

injuries.


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Showme the money

NFPA 13 Commercial System

New construction $ 2.50 per square foot.

Renovation/retrofit $ 3.00 per square foot.


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Residential

NFPA 13 D

New Construction $ 3.00 per square foot.

Remodel/retrofit $ 3.25 square foot.

NFPA 13 R

New Construction $ 3.25 per square foot. Remodel/retrofit $ 3.50 per square foot.


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Residential Sprinkler

Effectiveness

Marble Mountain Sprinkler

Demonstration video


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Comparisons

Lawn Irrigation Sprinklers that will save

your grass. Square foot cost varies based on soil

conditions and require annual service.

Granite Counter tops mid range $ 50-$ 65per square foot installed.


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Insurance Savings

Residential premiums may be up to 7 %savings depending on the company.

Commercial property ask your insuranceagent for an accurate quote.

Municipal Property this would be a riskreduction and should provide a savings.


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What has FCAM done

Harkins-Balser Bill supported since 2001.

Supported and continue to enforce chapter304 to improve night club life safety withsprinkler protection and crowd control.

Voted at ICC in New York with majority forresidential sprinklers.

Traveled to Minnesota and were part ofthe 73 % in favor of residential sprinklersat ICC meeting.


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Work to be done

Enforce the Forgotten Fire Bill (MGL Chapter148 Section 26) fornew construction.

Support the action taken at ICC in September2008 for residential sprinkler protection.

Coordinate our efforts with boards andcommissions across Massachusetts that have

jurisdiction and authority in these areas.


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What will happen

When these goals areaccomplished all involved will be

able to say.


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They were part of the process to

enhance life safety

in Massachusetts at home and atwork with automatic sprinkler

systems.


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Questions?


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THANK YOU

Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts Executive Board

Chief Gerard A. Dio Worcester, President

Chief Thomas Coulombe- Ware, First Vice President

Chief Kevin C. Robinson Marshfield, Second Vice President

Chief Robert A. DiPoli, Ret. Governmental Affairs Director

Chief William V. Dolan, Ret. Secretary/Treasurer

Chief Kenneth Willette Concord, Immediate PastPresident

Email:[email protected]


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Board of Directors

District 1 Chief George W. Baker Mashpee District 2 Chief ArthurH. Pelland Abington District 3 Chief Robert F. Pray Rehoboth District 4 Chief Timothy F. Bailey, Jr. Walpole District 5 Chief James P. Tutko Danvers

District 6 Chief Richard J. Rochon Westford District 7 Chief Peter J. Ostroskey Uxbridge District 8 Chief Paul Zbikowski Ashburnham District 9 Chief Dennis M. Annear Orange District 10 Chief Keith E. Hoyle Amherst District 11 Chief Stephen S. Burkott Chicopee

District 12 Chief Craig A. Pedercini Williamstown District 13 Chief Gregory J. Burns Reading District 14 Chief Gary T. Daugherty Framingham District 15 Chief James C. Broderick Rowley

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