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73 NWPCA Fire Code Compliance Manual for Outdoor Storage of Wood Pallets | Version 1.0 (December 2017) least 8 ft (1.4 m) of clear space or 25 ft (7.6 m) of commodity. The maximum clearance to ceiling of 20 ft (6.1 m) specified in 12.1.3.4 shall not apply to arrangement 12.12.1.2(4). Lumber Storage Both the IFC (Chapter 28) and NFPA 1 (Chapter 31) contain separate requirements for the storage of lumber. These provisions should be applies for the storage of raw product. A2.4 Fire Emergency Response Plan A2.4.1 Reporting Emergencies Fire Event. [IFC §401.3.1; NFPA 1 §10.6.1.1] In the event of an unwanted fire occurs on the property, the owner or occupant shall immediately report such condition to the fire department. Alarm activations. [IFC §401.3.2; NFPA 1 §10.6.1.1 ] Upon activation of a fire alarm signal, employees or staff shall immediately notify the fire department. Delayed Notification. [IFC §401.3.3; NFPA 1 §10.6.1.4] A person shall not, by verbal or written directive, require any delay in the reporting of a fire to the fire department. A2.4.2 Occupant and Staff Response Training of employees and staff should address all types of emergencies that may occur on site. A proper course of action should be applied based on the type of emergency. The determined training requirements should consider the [2001 (Revised) OSHA 3088]: (1) Size of the workplace and workforce (2) Processes used onsite (3) Materials handled onsite (4) Availability of onsite or outside resources (5) Special hazards onsite Fire prevention training. [IFC §406.3.1] Employees shall be apprised of the fire hazards of the materials to which they are exposed. Each employee should be instructed in the proper procedures for preventing fires in the conduct of their assigned duties. Evacuation Training. [IFC §406.3.2; NFPA 1 §10.5.1] Employees shall be familiarized with the fire alarm and evacuation signals, their assigned duties in the event of an alarm or emergency, evacuation routes, areas of refuge, exterior assembly areas, and procedures for evacuation. Fire safety training. [IFC §406.3.3] Employees assigned to fire-fighting duties shall be trained to know the locations and proper use of portable fire extinguishers or other manual fire-fighting equipment and the protective clothing or equipment required for its safe and proper use.