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4 SAFETY SUPERVISOR'S GUIDE NWPCA Fire Code Compliance Manual for Outdoor Storage of Wood Pallets | Version 1.0 (December 2017) 2 SAFETY SUPERVISOR'S GUIDE This section is meant to provide an overview for the individual in charge of managing and supervising fire safety for the facility. It contains a high-level overview of the components of the manual. The supervisor may consult this list to ensure that the facility is up to date and routinely meeting the major components of the fire code requirements. The following sections will provide more detailed information for each component of the code. 2.1 Summary 1. Site Plan a. Meeting components listed in Section 2.2 2. Fire Prevention Plan a. Walkthrough program b. Hot work permitting c. Preventative Maintenance d. Fire Protection Systems Program e. Storage of Pallets 3. Fire Emergency Response Plan a. Emergency Reporting Procedures b. Personnel Response Procedures c. Evacuation Plan d. Design and Conduct of Fire Drills e. Fire Protection Systems 4. Security Plan a. Personnel b. Property i. Area Designations ii. Shipping and Receiving c. Security Systems *A note on housekeeping and general cleanliness - Combustible debris, such as saw dust, not being routinely cleaned up and removed leads to many fires and fire spread. Therefore, it is imperative that good housekeeping is routinely performed to maintain high fire safety on site. Moreover, the level of cleanliness makes an immediate impression on your fire inspector. A clean site typically indicates a well-run and well-maintained site.

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