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Copyright © 2016 UNIVERSAL SAFETY USA, LLC. All rights reserved.

F I R E D E P A R T M E N T R E Q U I R E D

Building Emergency Plan

Residential Instruction Booklet F O R :

Garment Lofts 217 East 8th Street Los Angeles, CA 90014 D E V E L O P E D B Y

UNIVERSALSAFETYUSA, LLC 5850 West Third Street #E Los Angeles, CA 90036 (800) 768-5291 WWW.UNIVERSALSAFETYUSA.COM

© 2016 UNIVERSAL SAFETY USA, LLC. All rights reserved. Site: 217 East 8th Street

Table of Contents Introduction 1

Emergency Plan Verification Form 2

Emergency Telephone Numbers 2

Evacuation Procedures Overview 3

Assembly Area for Fire, Earthquake & Drill 5

Specific Fire Procedures 6

Defend In Place if the Door is Hot 8

Stairwell Information 9

General Earthquake Procedures 10

Medical Emergency 12

Bomb Threat 13

Bomb Threat Report Form 14

Power Outage 15

Fire Drills 16

Portable Fire Extinguisher Operations 17

Fire Extinguisher Discharge Time 19

Extinguisher Discharge Diagrams 20

Special Needs Form 21

Acknowledgment of Safety Program Requirements 22

© 2016 UNIVERSAL SAFETY USA, LLC. All rights reserved. Site: 217 East 8th Street 1

Introduction

The main purpose of the Building Emergency Plan is to save lives. Always remember that the plan is written for a real fire situation, not a fire drill.

Without a guide, training would be inconsistent and leave many in doubt as to what

they are responsible for actually doing in an emergency. The Building Emergency Plan brings a standard of accountability, as it is a legal document. Emergency preparedness is maximized with frequent training and fire drills, as required annually by fire code. (Reference: Los Angeles Fire Code and Ordinance 180648). Safety instruction may only be performed by a fire department certified Fire Safety Director or a professional instructor holding a valid Certificate of Fitness, issued by the Fire Department. Training shall be conducted for Building Employees, Floor Wardens, Assistants and all Residents on an annual basis. Instruction shall occur within 14 days of occupancy for newcomers. Residents shall be given instruction in either the format of a written booklet or on-line training program approved by the Fire Department as well as with the Fire Department certified safety agency aligned with the building. Attendance at training sessions shall be documented by the Fire Safety Director. Records shall be kept for seven years.

The Fire Safety Director and Assistant are employees of the building. The Fire Safety

Director is responsible for the content of this manual, annual training and fire drills. Los Angeles Fire Department training and certification is required for the Fire Safety Director and Assistant on an annual basis. Training and certification have been provided by Universal Safety USA, LLC, under the Certificate of Fitness designation granted by the Los Angeles City Fire Department. Under the fire code, penalties and including fines are set forth for non-compliance. (Reference: www.lacity.org - Los Angles Fire Code and Ordinance 180648.)

THIS MANUAL AND ITS CONTENTS SHALL REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF THE BUILDING.

Universal Safety USA, LLC holds 2010 copyright to this manual.


Emergency Plan Verification Form

This Emergency Plan has been developed by UNIVERSAL SAFETY USA, LLC, under the Certificate of Fitness designation granted by the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD). The procedures adhere to evacuation standards established for high-rise buildings by the LAFD. Information on building equipment & systems has been provided by building personnel. Signature of the owner or their agent is evidence that the content has been reviewed and found to be accurate by the owner and therefore the owner holds harmless Universal Safety USA, LLC for any errors or omissions.

L.A.F. D. Certified Consultant: Universal Safety USA, LLC

Floater Fire Safety Director: Fred Giordano

Manual developed exclusively for: 217 East 8th Street

Building Owner/Fire Safety Director

By signing below, I understand my legal obligation to implement and maintain this Life/Fire Safety Program in its entirety.

This manual includes:

n Resident Instructions n Advisement that training of Residents is required annually and within 14

days for newcomers. n A Special Needs List for those who may need assistance in evacuation. I acknowledge that I have been trained and certified as the Fire Safety

Director and that this document accurately describes pertinent emergency procedures for fires, earthquakes, medical incidents, power outages and bomb incidents.

Fire Safety Director Signature: Fred Giordano 09/01/2016


Emergency Telephone Numbers

Fire Department: 911 or 800-688-8000

Paramedic Ambulance: 911 or 800-688-8000

Police Department: 911 or 213-486-6606

Building Emergency Assistance

Corporate office monitored 24/7 951-275-8262

Building Team

Leasing Office 213-267-3822 Fire Safety Director Eric Martinez Assistant Fire Safety Director/Bldg. Engineer Richard Portillo

Building Manager Alex Lopez


Evacuation Procedures Overview

In Case of a Fire

When the fire alarm sounds on one floor, the building staff will evacuate a minimum of five floors or if deemed necessary all floors. (The fire department standard of five floors includes the floor of incident and the two floors on either side of that floor.)

Residents shall use the nearest SAFE stairwell, checking the door for heat as a

precaution prior to opening the door. Should the door be hot, the next available stairwell shall be used to exit. (Refer to the Assembly Area diagram in this booklet for the meeting location outside on Maple Avenue 300 feet to the north).

Persons with special evacuation needs will be met inside their floor’s stairwell

landing where they will be assisted by the fire department. (The Special Needs Form located at the back of this booklet is provided for anyone that wants evacuation assistance from the fire department. The completed form shall be given to the Fire Safety Director and kept current, as changes do occur. Please note that this information is kept confidential, except for emergency purposes.)

In Case of Earthquake – Duck, Cover, Hold

Prior to an earthquake decide where you will duck, cover and hold for the initial shake. Select a location far from glass, unsecured objects and furniture.

It is not recommended that you run or exit down the stairs while the ground

is moving, as many people have been injured while in motion during an earthquake.

When motion stops there may be aftershocks. Anticipate remaining exactly

where you are for the initial period while damage is assessed. If damage is minor, clean up and business resumption will follow with caution. You may be safer in the hallway toward the center of the building immediately following an earthquake.

Should the building core be compromised, as evidenced by visual

confirmation of deep structural cracks, residents will have to exit utilizing the stairs. Once outside, hazardous conditions are to be expected and residents shall follow Floor Wardens instructions.

An emergency kit is strongly recommended. Consult the American Red Cross

for a list of appropriate items.


Assembly Area for Fire, Earthquake & Drill

NOTE: Falling debris will dictate the safe path to the earthquake assembly area.

7th Street

Los Angeles Street

Maple Avenue

Santee Street

DRAWING NOT TO SCALE

RARefuge Area(300 Feet From Building)

Refuge Area(300 Feet From Building)

Stair 1

Stair 2

FireEscape

8th Street


Specific Fire Procedures

If You Discover Fire Or Smoke

1. Safety of Life:

Alert everyone in immediate danger and confine the fire by closing doors tight you leave the area.

2. Activate the manual pull station. The box is located next to the stairwell. 3. Call the Fire Department by dialing “911” or the alternate number: 1-800-

688-8000. If time permits, notify building staff at 213-228-9955. 4. Use a portable fire extinguisher if you are trained. (Optional) 5. Evacuate outside and meet at the assembly area. Only use the stairs – DO

NOT use elevators. Give the pertinent information to the Fire Department and Building Staff. Do not hang up until they have the facts:

Building Name Garment Lofts

Building Address 217 East 8th Street

Nearest Cross Street South Los Angeles St.

Floor/Unit/Room Number

Nature of emergency

Your call back telephone number:


If you Hear a Fire Alarm “BELL”

n Remain calm. n Before opening a door, check it for heat. DO NOT open a hot door. n As you leave, remember to close the door behind you. Do not lock the door. n Never return for personal belongings. n If smoke is present, stay low. The best quality air is generally near the floor. n Do not attempt to run through heavy smoke or flames. Follow Defend in

Place procedures if you are trapped. n Do not use the elevators. Use the safest stairway.

n Proceed down the stairwell outside. Meet at the Assembly Area for roll call.

(Refer to the diagram in this booklet.)


Defend In Place if the Door is Hot

If you are physically challenged or if the door is hot, do not open it. Take action:

1. Close as many doors as possible between you and the fire. 2. If possible, wedge cloth material along the bottom of the door to keep smoke

out. 3. Immediately call the Fire Department by dialing “911” (if problem occurs dial

911 or 800-688-8000).

a. Tell them you cannot get out. b. Provide the address and unit number. (217 East 8th Street) c. Provide the nearest cross street: South Los Angeles St.. d. Give them the phone number that you are calling from. The Fire

Department may need to call you back. 4. Stay where you are.

If you must leave a room due to immediate fire danger:

1. Do not use the elevator. 2. Feel the door before opening it. 3. Go to your safest stairwell and instruct someone going down the stairs to tell

the Fire Department you are waiting for their assistance on the landing of the floor you are located on.

4. Keep the stairwell door closed to prevent fire or smoke from entering the

stairwell shaft.


Stairwell Information

Stairwells

Stair 1 Basement - 12, roof access. Stair 1. Stair 2 Basement - 1, street access. Stair 2. Stair 3 2 - roof. fire escape. Stair 4 . .

Stair I.D. Signs & Floor Evacuation Signs

Fire codes mandate that stair signs be provided at every stairwell inside the landing area. These specify the stair and floor number as well as the upper and lower termination points. Evacuation signs are required at all building entrances, all elevator lobbies and on the wall next to every stairwell. These display a “You Are Here” icon, the fire alarm and fire extinguisher locations and two fire exit stairwells.

Stairwell Use

n Hold on to the handrail and move downward single file. n Allow others to enter the stair at each floor landing. n Take caution at the street exit point as debris may be falling. n People in need of evacuation assistance will be helped by trained

monitors to reach the stairwell where they will take shelter and wait for fire department rescue.

Elevators

If you are in an elevator during an earthquake or when the alarm sounds, remain calm. The elevator safety feature will activate and the elevator will come to a stop briefly. Then the elevator will run briefly and open at a pre-determined floor where passengers will be able to exit. If an elevator should stop, do not panic. There is ample air supply inside the elevator car and the elevator will not fall.


General Earthquake Procedures

Before an Earthquake

Assess Your Own Area:

n WINDOWS/GLASS - If your living area is near windows or glass partitions, decide where you will take cover to avoid being injured by flying glass.

n HEAVY OBJECTS - If your living area is near a temporary wall or partition,

make sure they are securely anchored. n LOOSE OBJECTS - If you have materials stored on top of cabinets or shelves,

determine if these items could be secured or moved.

During an Earthquake

n REMAIN CALM - Do not panic, and do not attempt to go outside. Protect yourself.

n ACT QUICKLY - Move away from windows, temporary walls or partitions,

and freestanding objects such as files, cabinets, shelves, hanging objects. n DUCK - Duck or drop down to the floor. n COVER - Take cover under a sturdy desk, table or other furniture. If that is

not possible, seek cover against an interior wall and protect your head and neck with your arms.

n HOLD - If you take cover under a sturdy piece of furniture, hold on to it and

be prepared to move with it. n STAY PUT - Hold this position until the ground and/or building stops

shaking and it is safe to move. Stay inside; do not attempt to exit the building during the shaking.

NOTE: Doorways may be unsafe.


After an Earthquake

n Only evacuate the building when instructed to do so, or if there is evidence of fire, smoke or imminent danger such as a large crack that runs the length of the wall. When exiting, make sure that the exit is safe to use, as there is more than one exit to use.

n Do not use the elevators. n If you are outside, move away from buildings, falling objects, and power

lines. n Do not enter or exit the building. There is danger of falling debris. n Follow all instructions given by emergency personnel. n Be prepared for aftershocks. If you are outside, do not return to the building

until a qualified official has given the okay. n Check for injuries and administer first aid if you are qualified. Do not move

victims unless absolutely necessary.

n DO NOT push or crowd. Use handrails in stairways and move to the inside (most continuous handrail) if you encounter emergency personnel. Move to the designated assembly area unless otherwise instructed. Check doors for heat before opening.


Medical Emergency

n Do not move the person. n Notify Building Staff at 213-228-9955.

Notify the Paramedics “911” (if problem occurs dial 911 or 800-688-8000). Give the following information:

Building Name: Garment Lofts

Building Address: 217 East 8th Street

Nearest Cross street: South Los Angeles St.

Floor/Unit/Room Number:

Nature of emergency:

Person's name and location:

Your call back telephone number:

n Try to make the person comfortable. If you are trained in first aid or CPR, assist as needed.

n Gather as much information you can about the person and their condition, such as

symptoms, chief complaints, and any medications they have taken. n Direct a person to meet the Paramedics at the elevator lobby on the person’s floor so

they can show the way to the their location.


Bomb Threat

If there is a bomb threat the building will be evacuated, however, the assembly location will change based on the decision of the police.

If you receive a call, follow these steps:

Attract the attention of a person in your area. Have them call “911” if problem occurs dial 911 or 800-688-8000). Give the following information:

n Request the call on your line be traced and for Police Department response. n Get as much information as possible from the caller about the bomb's location, type

and time of detonation. n Ask about the bomb's appearance and who is placing it. n Listen for background noises or distinguishing voice characteristics that might aid

Police. n Notify the Building Staff at 213-228-9955. n Survey your immediate area and report all suspicious items to the Police. n Never touch a suspected bomb. n Proceed down the stairs to the Emergency Assistance Center in the Lobby and

complete the Bomb Threat Report Form on the next page.


Bomb Threat Report Form

Questions to ask:

WHEN is the bomb going to explode?

WHERE is the bomb?

WHAT kind of bomb is it?

DESCRIPTION (What does it look like?)

WHY was the bomb placed?

Check off:

q male q female Age: Voice q loud q soft q intoxicated Describe: Background noise

q office machines q factory machines q trains q animals q street traffic q airplanes q music q party atmosphere Your Name:

Telephone Number:

Immediately give this completed form to the Fire Safety Director or Police.


Power Outage

When a power outage occurs power to general equipment will shut down and the standby emergency generator will enable emergency systems to operate for eight hours. Equipment served by the emergency generator includes stairwell and hallway egress lights, safety systems and one elevator car.

Residents shall turn off all equipment to reduce the chance of electrical circuit

overload upon power resumption.


Fire Drills

Fire drills are mandated by law and typically run 20 minutes from start to finish. In high-rise buildings, drills are held all floors floors at a time. An announcement and alarm are sent to commence the exercise and Residents are directed by Floor Wardens to exit using the stairs. Roll call is taken at the assembly area upon conclusion and Residents return to their floors by elevator when the “ALL CLEAR” is given.

Individuals with special needs relocate to their designated stairwell and remain there

with their Assistance Monitors for the duration of the fire drill. Floor Wardens report the locations of these individuals during the roll call process.


Portable Fire Extinguisher Operations

Do you have a fire extinguisher that’s suited to the fire at hand? Is it charged and in good living condition? Do you know how to use it? Answering yes to all these questions can mean the difference between minor fire damage and disaster. Take the right steps and you may be able to at least contain a small fire until fire fighters arrive.

To pick the right extinguisher for your area, you must first know how fires are

classified. Applying the wrong extinguishing agent can spread the fire or endanger your life.

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) C l a s s i f i e s t h r e e k i n d s o f f i r e s

Class A Fires involving common solid combustibles: Wood, paper, fabric, rubber, and

plastics. Water quenches such blazes through cooling action. Other agents work by interfering with combustion.

Class B

Fires fueled by the vapor-air mixture that forms above flammable liquids such as grease, oil, gasoline, tar, paints, and cleaning solvents. To put out the flames, you must interfere with combustion or cut off the oxygen supply.

Class C

Fires sparked by electricity but feed on class A or B materials. This type of fire requires a nonconductive extinguishing agent to put out the flames.

What Puts Out Each Type of Fire?

Dry chemical, carbon dioxide (C02), and halon are the three agents most commonly found in household and automotive extinguishers.

Dry chemical extinguishers. These units have been proven effective over the

course of many years. Two types are suitable for home use. Ammonium phosphate, universally regarded as the best multipurpose extinguishing agent, bears an ABC rating, meaning it puts out all three classes of fire. Sodium bicarbonate (common baking soda) in combination with flowing and drying agents bears a BC rating and is more effective for extinguishing class B fires.


The drawback of dry chemical extinguishers is the mess they leave behind. All use pressurized gas to expel the powdery agent, covering everything in their path with a nonflammable coating. The residue can be easily vacuumed and wiped from washable kitchen surfaces, but it’s harder to remove from carpeting and upholstery, and may ruin electronic equipment. Of the two dry chemical mixtures, ammonium phosphate is the more corrosive and tends to harden on heated surfaces. The other two types of extinguishing agents are gaseous. Carbon dioxide (CO2) extinguishers use carbon dioxide gas pressurized to a liquid state which is utterly clean, environmentally safe, and nonconductive. It extinguishes class B and C fires by cutting off oxygen and smothering them. But there are disadvantages to using C02 instead of halon. Canisters for C02 require much heavier casing, for one thing; a C02 extinguisher weighs half again as much as a same-size halon unit. And, C02 is about half as effective as halon for extinguishing class B fires. It also has a shorter “throwing distance” than halon; you have to be closer to a fire to fight it with C02. Salespeople may try to dissuade you from buying C02 by warning of the dangers of oxygen depletion, as well as of thermal shock to electronic equipment. Usually, neither problem is serious with the quantities of C02 used by the layman in fighting fires. Flames are far more likely to damage your equipment than thermal shock. C02 is extremely cold, so be careful not to touch the end of the extinguisher’s hose, or get in the way of the gas cloud.

Halon extinguishers. Halon, developed in the 1970s to protect computers,

was soon adopted for protecting airplanes and, ultimately, homes. The heaviest of the gaseous agents, halon chemically interrupts combustion to extinguish class B and C fires. It’s especially effective for putting out fires in cramped, enclosed spaces, such as car or boat engines. Larger units (9-pound capacity and over) contain enough halon to earn a rating (though a low one) for class A fires as well. (Halon puts out these fires by cutting off air supply.) If a smaller halon extinguisher is used on a class A fire, the flames may be temporarily stifled, but the blaze is likely to rekindle when the halon disperses. Most of these extinguishers use halon 1211 as the extinguishing agent and nitrogen as the expellant; “blended” units use halon 1301 as the expellant. Although some manufacturers claim blended units are more effective, independent testing has failed to prove this claim. Also, blended units may not operate properly in extreme temperatures. Halon can be harmful if inhaled; however, quantities contained in portable extinguishers don’t usually pose a health risk. The gas is most dangerous for infants, elderly people, and those with respiratory problems. Halon becomes more dangerous under heated conditions; evacuate the fire area as soon as possible. Halon extinguishers have another very serious drawback. Scientific evidence has linked halon, along with chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), to the destruction of the earth’s ozone layer.

Have a multi-purpose portable Fire Extinguisher in your area!


Fire Extinguisher Discharge Time A n d E f f e c t i v e R a n g e

n The stream from WATER-TYPE EXTINGUISHERS will reach 30-40 feet (see Diagram #1). The contents can be discharged in 60 seconds. The stream from a fire-hose line will reach 40 feet. Water supply is unlimited.

n “ABC” DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHERS have an effective range of approximately

10-15 feet (see Diagram #2). The contents can be discharged in 8-25 seconds. n CARBON DIOXIDE EXTINGUISHERS have an effective range of 3-8 feet (see

Diagram #3). The contents can be discharged in 8-10 seconds.

Extinguisher Basic Operation - P. A. S. S.

P - PULL the safety pin (usually a twist-pull action). A - AIM the nozzle at the base of the fire. S - SQUEEZE the trigger handle. S - SWEEP slowly from side to side - watch for reflash (re-kindling).

NOTE: NEVER re-hang an extinguisher once it has been discharged (even if it is only used for a few seconds.


Extinguisher Discharge Diagrams

DIAGRAM #1 – WATER TYPE

DIAGRAM #2 – DRY CHEMICALS (BC OR ABC)

DIAGRAM #3 – CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2)


Special Needs Form

Physical Condition

If you have any physical condition, temporary or permanent, that may hinder you in the event that your area must be evacuated, please provide the following information to the Fire Safety Director and deliver this form to the Emergency Assistance Center in the Lobby:

Name

Location

Telephone Number

Condition/Assistance Needs

Inclusive Dates (if applicable)

Provide the names of two people on your floor who are willing to assist you in relocating to the stairwell. They do not have to carry you out. Fire department personnel will carry you from the stairwell. List any equipment in use, such as a wheelchair, etc. Names of two people on your floor you who are willing to assist you:

List Equipment:


Acknowledgment of Safety Program Requirements

To all Residents: On an annual basis, every person that lives in a high-rise building in Los Angeles is

required to read the Resident Instruction Booklet. Please sign and return this form to the Management Office annually. Any newcomer

is required to do the same within 14 days taking occupancy.

Resident’s Statement:

“I have received and read the Building Emergency Plan/Resident Instructions Booklet and will follow the procedures outlined therein.”

Name of Business:

Phone Number: Floor/unit:

Signature:

Print Name:

Date:

Please check any safety certifications you may have:

¨EMT ¨CPR ¨First Aid ¨CERT ̈ FEMA ICS-100

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