Electrical Safety
Are extension cords allowed to be us in your classroom?
Yes, but only for temporary use.
What caused the fire alarm system to activate?
Pull Stations, Fire Sprinkler Water Flow, Duct Detection.
What activates a fire sprinkler head?
Heat, most fire sprinkler heads operate at 155F in classrooms. The color the temperature bulb in a 155F fire sprinkler head is RED.
What does AED stand for?
Automated External Defibrillator
How often are fire code inspections conducted in schools?
Typically once a year. Any staff member or citizen can request additional fire code inspections.
Are electrical hot water "Flash Pots" allowed in classrooms?
Yes, not a fire code violation, but must be approved by school administration.
Where are Fire Alarm Pull Stations located in your school?
Common exits, Office and at the Fire Alarm Panel.
Do all fire sprinkler heads operate during a fire in a classroom?
No, not in schools, this only happens in Hollywood.
What does the phrase mean "Clearing the Victim"?
Making sure no one is touching the victim
On an outside fire code inspection, what is inspected?
Site Access for Emergency vehicles, Building Addressing, Exit Pathways and Fire Hydrant locations.
Can UL approved surge protectors be daisy-chained in a classroom or work area?
No, this is a fire code violations.
Are you authorized to use a Fire Alarm Pull Station for an emergency?
Yes! the Fire Alarm Pull Station can be used the evacuate the school.
What is the typical line pressure in a fire sprinkler branch lines? HINT! It will get you very wet!
70 PSI or 100 PSI
What are the two main parts of CPR?
Breaths and Compressions
What is the required clearance around a fire hydrant?
18-inches and 2-feet from the ceiling.
Can electrical appliance designed for residential use by used in classroom?
No, any electrical appliance designed for residential use may not be used in a classroom.
Why are Fire Alarm Horn/Strobes located in your classroom.
For emergency evacuation.
Can you operate a fire sprinkler head from your classroom?
Yes, only if you apply heat to the fire sprinkler head!
No, can only be operate by heat above 155F.
What is an AED?
A machine with a computer in it that can shock the heart and help it work properly again?
What are the objectives of the annual fire code inspection.
Safe Buildings
Safe Learning Environment
Safe Classrooms
Life Safety and Safety Awarness
Can you be held liable for a fire caused in your classroom for bringing in a electrical appliance?
Yes, unless the you get approval from school administration.
What is you required actions for a fire alarm activation?
Immediately exit the building to your assembly area and take a head count for your area of responsibility.
Can you hanging school art or papers from the fire sprinkler heads?
No, nothing can be hung from the fire sprinkler heads.
What is the most important part of adult CPR?
Compressions
What is inspected inside the building and in your classroom?
Exit Hallways
Exit Lighting
Stairways
Fire Extinguishers
Emergency Lighting
Roof Access
Electrical Controls – Main Shutoffs
Elevator Emergency Controls
Combustible Materials in Exit Hallways – 20% of the walls can be covered with combustible materials.
Can a surge protector be used in you classroom?
Yes, it must be listed/or approved by Underwriters Laboratory (UL) or Factory Mutual (FM).
Can the Fire Alarm Horn/Strobe cause seizures?
No, they synchronized to prevent any seizures.
Do you have to call 911 if a fire sprinkler heads flows or activates in your classroom?
Yes, leave you classrooms, protect your children, but do call 991 to report the location of the flowing fire sprinkler head.
How many AED pads get placed on a person?
Two (2)
What agency adopts the current addition of the fire code for inspection of schools?
State of Colorado - Division of Fire Safety & Control
What type of light bulbs can used in a classroom? Why?
LED, led light bulbs produce very little heat.
What the storage clearance for the area around a Fire Alarm Horn/Strobe?
18" from the center of the Fire Alarm Horn/Strobe.
Is the water clean, in the event a fire sprinkler heads flows in you classroom?
No, the water is held "at pressure" behind the fire sprinkler head. The fire sprinkler system is supplied with back flow prevention at the main fire sprinkler riser. The main fire supply line is connected to the domestic water line from the city.
In order to get a proper shock from the AED, what should the pads be placed on?
Bare Skin
What percentage of paper material can be placed on walls in classrooms?
50% of the walls can be covered with combustible materials. Nothing can be hanging from the ceilings or frame work for the ceiling tile.
How much voltage runs through a typical electrical outlet in you classroom?
120 Volts and less then 15 AMPS.
Do you have to call 911 when the fire alarm activates?
No, the fire alarm is monitored 24/7 by a fire alarm company contracted by the school.
How much of area does one fire sprinkler head coverage in a classroom?
Most common fire sprinkler heads cover a 12' x 12' area of 15' x 15' area.
Only 10% of fire sprinklers head activate during a fire.
Here is the AED located in Firestone Charter Academy school?
Outside the main office
What items are considered "Creature Features" in a classroom?
Microwaves, coffee pots, refrigerators, potpourri pots, decorative lighting, lamps, mood lighting, hot plates, electric toothbrush, heat lamps, lava lamps, tanning lamps, electrical curling brush, toasters, candles, coffee pot warmers, etc.
Can your friend, husband, wife, partner, or relative complete electrical work in your classroom?
Yes, if they are a licensed electrician contracted by the school.
Do smoke detectors in the school have a battery back-up?
No, they are hard-wired and supervised electronically by the fire alarm panel for trouble or power failures. The fire alarm does have battery backup.
Can you shut-off a flowing fire sprinkler head in your classroom?
No, the control valves are in the main utility room of the school.
What is the main differences between Adult and Pediatric AED Pads?
Pediatric Pads can be used on someone who is 55lbs. or lighter or who is 8 years old or younger.
Can you be criminally charged for causing a fire in school?
Maybe, Most staff members are covered by the Government Immunity Act. This may not protect you if you bring something from home and is not vetted by your administration.
Town of Firestone penalty is $1000.00 for each fire code violation, per day and up to 90-days in jail.
Can you use celebration lighting in your classroom?
Yes, if approved by your administration and is plugged into an approved electrical outlet or surge protector.
Do smoke detectors work on sensing flame, heat or smoke?
Smoke mostly ............. Some new detectors may sense flame.
Is a fire sprinkler head a detector for a fire?
Yes, it will flow and transmit the fire alarm to an off- site monitoring company.
When should you use an AED?
To treat sudden cardiac arrest.
During the annual fire code inspections, do the Fire Inspectors find every fire code violations?
No, we are lucky if we find 90% of fire code violations.
REMEMBER: Fire Prevention at school and at home is everyone's responsibilities.