Information

  • XYLEM site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Reason for assessment:

  • ​New construction ​

  • Addition to existing structure ​

  • New property acquisition/lease ​

  • Layout/process change ​

  • Evaluation of current fire protection/life safety system ​

  • Other:

Site Description & Activities

  • 1. Describe the location and structures (buildings, size including number of floors, usage, construction, fire ratings). Attach a site map.

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  • Is property owned or leased?

  • 2. Number of employees

  • Do any employees work alone? In remote areas?

  • Do visitors (non-employees) ever come on-site?

  • 3. Are any of the following potential sources of ignition present at the site: ​​Welding ​​

  • Brazing ​​

  • Stator-dropping using an open flame/torch ​

  • Heating of parts using an open flame/torch ​ ​

  • Cutting using a flame/plasma arc ​

  • Portable heaters ​

  • Grinding (spark-producing) ​

  • Cooking area. If yes, specify if “normal kitchen” or canteen/cafeteria:

  • If these activities are performed, how will the fire risk be minimized?

  • Describe other heat-generating activities conducted at the location, including any that might use an open flam

  • 4. Describe utilities (electricity, water supply, natural gas):

  • 5. What chemicals are used on-site? Indicate if the chemicals are flammable or combustible and quantities stored.

  • Describe chemical storage and indicate locations on site plan.

  • 6. Has Factory Mutual evaluated the site?

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  • Has the local Fire Department evaluated the site? If yes, recommendations?

Life Safety

  • 7. Does the facility have an evacuation plan? Attach plan or describe. Attach evacuation map.

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  • What is the longest travel distance to an emergency exit?

  • How many stories does the building have? Fire escapes from the upper stories?

  • 8. Are evacuation drills conducted periodically? Frequency? Describe alarm system. Is alarm system tested periodically?

  • 9. Are any designated exits not doors? For example, are windows used as emergency exits?

  • Do all emergency exits lead to a place of safety?

  • Are emergency exits always unlocked when premises are occupied? Do doors open in direction of travel?

  • Are escape routes marked and lit? Are emergency exits visible in the dark?

  • 10. What evacuation procedures are in place for visitors?

Policies/Training

  • 11. Is there a smoking policy? Designated smoking areas?

  • 12. Is there a Hot Work Program?

  • 13. Have employees been trained on actions to take in the event of a fire?

  • Have employees been trained to use fire extinguishers?

Fire Detection/Fire Fighting Capabilities

  • 14. Is all or part of the facility equipped with smoke detectors? Is the system connected to a central monitoring system?

  • 15. Describe fire-fighting capabilities at the location.

  • Number and type of fire extinguishers:

  • Who services the fire extinguishers? Frequency?

  • 16. Distance to nearest fire department:

  • Mode of alarm:

  • 17. Has the facility ever been involved in a fire? If yes, describe the incident, resulting damages and preventative measures taken.

Financial Assessment

  • 18. Cost to install sprinkler system (attach cost estimate) (Include any required upgrades to water system):

  • 19. Cost of potential losses:

  • Building/property

  • Fixed assets, equipment

  • Stock

  • activity loss (i.e., sales)

Conclusions

  • 20. Please provide your conclusions or recommendations based on the analysis of the information. ( by FM GLOBAL)

Approvals

  • Site ESH Coordinator:

  • Name

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  • Value Center ESH Manager:

  • Name

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  • Management Company ESH Director:

  • Name

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