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Fire Safety Systems
Verity Gould and Wesley Ryals
Why fire safety in an off-the-grid studio?
In the event of a major grid failure, we will need whatever safety systems remain more than ever. We believe having multiple systems for fire safety in place is an effective way to keep our building and community reasonably safe even when one system fails. We intend to do this by analyzing fire regulations and proposing solutions to our biggest problem areas within NuVu.
What safety systems?
What safety systems did you add?
Survey results: Good safety
The building is made out of relatively non-flammable materials
Staff have taken prompt action in past potential emergencies
Working alarms and sprinklers
Survey results: Concerns
Laser cutter having safety off
Regular improper tool use
We haven't had a fire drill in a couple years
Not everyone knows where the building's back exit is or where it leads
Daisy-chained power strips
Survey results: Split opinions
Fire extinguishers: Some say we have enough, some say add more, definitely label better
Pathways: Some say wide and clear, some say narrow and cluttered
Staff presence: Some say always around, some say not around when people need help
Ventilation: Some say it's fine, some say it's inadequate
Steps we have taken to solve issues
Talk to the nearby fire department about a possible fire safety presentation
Have staff show students our evacuation locations and exits
Identify items needed to reduce certain hazards, and plan the budget for them
Begin planning out cleanup times for the shop and other cluttered places
Begin discussions with John about more in-depth shop instruction
What items? How have you planned a cleanup?
How do you get to the back exit? Where does it take you?
Fire drill/Exit showcase
Studio/Shop Clean Up
Expenses
What is your budget? How does it work? Does it fall under the school budget or your own?
A: What is the biggest fire hazard in this area?
What about schools specifically?
B: How fast would the response to NuVu/Central Square Theater be? Would you even need to bring the truck?
Hazardous electrical from all our old buildings, people doing dangerous activities, setting trash on fire, and kitchen mishaps.
It would be a fast response and they would use the fire truck. Even if running would be faster, they still need hoses and ladders.
Fire Station Visit
Our plan to add more fire safety rules in the future
Currently we have looked through the OSHA fire standards. We have only looked through some of the Fire Code (2021 edition).
Electricity inspection
Air Quality Test
Fire Safety with Fire Department.
Fire Prevention Plan
Why do we use the 2021 edition of the Fire Code? When would you have an air quality test or electricity inspection.
When the Fire Dept. Presentation? What is a fire prevention plan?
