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WELCOME
DSR’s
New York State
Office of Fire Prevention & Control
Randy A. Daniels
Secretary of State
James A. Burns
State Fire Administrator
Fire Prevention Bureau
Chief John F. Mueller
Fire/Life Safety Inspections
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State Office Buildings
Empire State Plaza, Capital, SOB Campus
SUNY colleges & universities
Community Colleges
Private colleges & universities
State Agency property
Fire Safety Consultations
• Major events
• Alternative methods
• Fire safety training/education
CENTRAL
DIVISION
Hughes State Office Bldg.
Syracuse
Deputy Chief John J. Gilmore
EASTERN
DIVISION
41 State St.
Albany
Deputy Chief
Paul D. Martin
CAPITAL
DIVISION
WESTERN
DIVISION
Donovan State Office Bldg.
Buffalo
Deputy Chief Mark Mallick
41 State St.
Albany
Deputy Chief
Bryant D. Stevens
SUNY Fire Inspections
Conducted since 1969 as result of
multi-fatal dorm fire – Cornell U.
OFPC role
• as inspection agency for annual fire safety
inspections
• generate reports of findings
• consultant on fire safety issues
General Observations
Significant improvements since
program inception
Facilities have been able to use
the information from reports to
formulate long and short term
capital projects
Violation Categories
Other – 18%
Fire Protection – 28%
Electrical – 15%
Behavioral – 39%
Areas Still Requiring
Attention
Smoke/fire door obstruction
 Fire protection equipment
inspection/maintenance
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Improper storage practices
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Staff/faculty/student training
Report of the
New York State Governor’s Task Force on
Campus Fire Safety
July 2000
Recommendations
 Campus Fire Safety Advisory Board
 Voluntary standards and programs
for fire safety training for R.A.’s,
students & ITM staff
 Annual inspection of all facilities by
OFPC
 Enhanced detection/alarms in dorms
 Install sprinklers in dorms during
rehab
Actions
Campus Fire Safety Advisory Board
• DOS awaiting direction from Executive Chamber
• Appointments from interested groups
Standards for Students & Staff
• Intended to be based on the work of the CFSAB
• Once developed – widely distributed
• Existing policies/program may align
Actions
Enhanced detection & alarms in dorm
• Addressed with new Code
• SUNY – Proposed FY 2002-03 Executive Budget
contained funding authorization for a multi-year
capital investment in residence halls – focused on
retrofitting fire alarm /detection system
Sprinkler Installation
• New construction addressed with new Code
• Existing – based on renovation/rehab language yet to
be finalized
New Codes
Individual Codes
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Fire
Building
Property Maintenance
Mechanical
Plumbing
Residential
Fire Code of New York State
Section 903.2.7 Group R
“ An automatic sprinkler system
installed in accordance with Section
903.3 shall be provided throughout
all buildings with a Group R fire
area.”
Fire Code of New York State
Section 907.2.9.1 Student Housing
“ An approved automatic fire detection
system shall be installed in all Group
R-2 occupancies used as dormitories,
fraternities, sororities and similar
student housing. ….”
Article VII Legislation
Inspection
Changes
• Statutory authority/responsibility for OFPC to
inspect all college buildings outside NYC
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Sec. 807b
of
State
• FDNY to continue inspection of all college
buildings in NYC (existing program)
• Inspections while college is in session
Education
Law
• Reports filed within 90 days of completion with:
– College
– Local FD
– State Ed
• State Ed Dept. retains right to inspect
Article VII Legislation
Administration
Changes
• Effective 1/1/03 with rulemaking prior
to
• OFPC prescribes format of inspection report
807b
of
State
Education
Law
• Format shall consider UFPBC and other applicable
standards
• NYC to file reports w/ OFPC
• Violation Notices and Orders to Comply served
personally or registered mail
• Local FD authorized to examine buildings for
preplanning
Article VII Legislation
Enforcement
Changes
to
807b
of
State
Education
Law
• OFPC authorized to take appropriate actions, issue
Notices of Violation and Orders to Comply
• OFPC authorized to make recommendations w/
respect to fire safety
• OFPC authorized to use any or all of following
– Assess civil penalty up to $500 per day
– Order immediate bldg closure (imminent threat)
– Exercise authority under Art. 18
Article VII Legislation
Enforcement (con’t)
Changes
to
807b
• Commissioner of Education may also fine up to
$500. per day - any college who fails to remedy to
OFPC satisfaction
of
State
Education
Law
• OFPC authorized to commence court
proceedings with court of competent jurisdiction
Part 500 NYCRR
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Authority
Inspection of Buildings
Issuance of Report of Inspection/Notice of Violation
Certificates of Compliance
Methods of Abatement
Issuance of Reports of Re-Inspection/Order to Comply
Hazard classes, Abatement periods & Penalties
Delegation of Authority
Part 500 NYCRR
Authority:
• Buildings containing; classrooms, student
housing, laboratories, physical education,
dining and other facilities
• Buildings to be re-inspected for abatement
verification
• Documentation generated for each
inspection
STATE OF NEW YORK
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
OFFICE OF FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROL
REPORT OF INSPECTION
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NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Agency: Office of General Services
Fire ID: 1-06-00-0003-005
Facility: Campus Operations Escort:
Building: Building 18 (OGS)
Robert J. Furman
1220 Washington Avenue, SOBC
02/22/2002
Building 18 (OGS)
05/22/2002
Albany, NY 12226-1851
Reviewed by: Paul D. Martin
Agency Contact:
William Stone
Region Contact:
John Haines
Facility Contact:
William Stone
County:
Albany
_______________________________ __Building Information
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Type of Construction:
Number of Stories: 3
IV
State
Inspected by:
Inspection Date:
Date of Reinsp:
Inspection Report
Page: 2
Agency: Office of General Services
Region:
Central
Facility:
State Office Campus
Building: Tax and Finance (B18)
VIOLATIONS
1. Violation: Exit access and exit discharge shall not be impeded.
Hazard Cls: Severe
Code Refer.: NYSUFPBC-1162.2 (f)
Abate by: 02/23/2002
Location: Stairtower A
2. Violation: No barrier, lock or fastening device shall be installed on an
exit.
Hazard Cls: Serious
Code Refer.: NYSUFPBC-1162.2 (b)
Abate by: 02/26/2002
Location: NE rear exit door, 1st floor
Part 500 NYCRR
Methods of Abatement
• Directly correct condition or behavior in
violation
• Acceptance of written compliance plan
– Necessary training
– Work, personnel, materials, expected costs, time line
and financial commitment to abate
Part 500 NYCRR
Re-Inspection Report
Order to Comply
• Legal and lawful order to abate violation
• Abatement dates contained within start the
clock for potential penalties
• Personally served or by registered mail
Part 500 NYCRR
Abatement
Period
Daily Penalty
Severe
1 day
$500
Serious
3 days
$400
Significant
7 days
$200
Moderate
15 days
$100
Minimal
30 days
$50
Hazard Class *
* Based on matrix evaluating Fire Probability/Loss Severity
Abatement Dates
Re-Established
Abatement Dates
1- 30 days
Initial
Insp
Penalty Retro to Ordered Abatement Dates
1st
Re-Insp
2nd
Re-Insp
STATE OF NEW YORK
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
OFFICE OF FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROL
REPORT OF RE-INSPECTION
ORDER TO COMPLY
ASSESSMENT OF PENALTY
President Johnson
375 Hill Street
Albany, NY 12222
Facility : School of Management
Building: Underappreciated Hall
Take notice that on May 5, 2002 you or your agent were served with a REPORT OF INSPECTION AND
ORDER TO COMPLY with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code regarding
violations discovered on the premises referenced in the attached Report.
Subsequent to the time permitted for abatement in that Order, the premises were again inspected. This reinspection revealed that the violation(s) contained on the attached report remain uncorrected.
You are hereby ORDERED TO TAKE CORRECTIVE ACTION IMMEDIATELY to abate the violation(s)
identified, after which the there will be a re-inspection of the premises. Any violations remaining unabated
will result in additional penalties being imposed.
FURTHERMORE, pursuant to Part 500 of the New York State Code Rules and Regulations, you are
HEREBY ASSESSED A PENALY in the amount specified, for each unabated violation:
Violation No.
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4.
Penalty Authorized by 19NYCRR Part 500
$ 500.00
$ 100.00
TOTAL PENALTY DUE TO DATE: $ 17800.00
# of days in violation
32
18
Total per violation
$ 16000.00
$ 1800.00
Part 500 NYCRR
Certificate of Compliance
• Issued in lieu of Report of Inspection for
buildings without any identified violations.
• May be revoked if justified.
• Posted in building
• Could be used as “marketing” tool for the
school.
STATE OF NEW YORK
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
OFFICE OF FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROL
CERTIFICATE
OF
COMPLIANCE
Issued To:
Agency: State University of New York
Region:
Facility: School for State Employees
Issued By:
State of New York
Office of Fire Prevention and Control
41 State Street
Albany, New York 12231-0001
Date of Issuance: September 12, 2002
Expiration Date: September 12, 2003
TAKE NOTICE THAT THE AFOREMENTIONED PREMISE HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY
THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROL FOR THE ABOVE
CAPTIONED AGENCY.
TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, NO VIOLATIONS OF THE NEW
YORK STATE UNIFORM FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING CODE WERE OBSERVED.
ANY MODIFICATION OR CHANGE IN PRACTICE THAT VIOLATES APPLICABLE CODE SECTIONS
WILL VOID THIS CERTIFICATE.
Administration Considerations
Resources for I/T/M of fire safety
systems
Commitment to repairs of
infrastructure and systems
Commitment to Training/Education
Retro-fit of sprinkler systems
OFPC Philosophy
Partnership with campuses to raise the
level of fire/life safety
Voluntary compliance
Cooperative venture
Resources best spent on
abatement/education/upgrades
Comprehensive Fire/Life Safety
Commitment