PowerPoint Presentation Fire Protection and Fire PowerPoint演示文稿消防和火灾.pptVIP

Fire Protection and Fire Prevention on Covered BridgesPart 2 Covered Bridge Preservation National Best Practices Conference June 5-7, 2003 Nature of Covered Bridge Fires Started by arsonists Occurred at night Bridges in remote locations Few bridges had fire protection systems Poorly lit or no lighting Most bridges had been burning for some time until discovered Key Measures to Protect Covered Bridges Deterrence Reducing the fire potential Arresting the fire Fire Detection Smoke detectors Flame detectors Heat detectors Heat detectors are best suited for covered bridges Reducing the Fire Potential Retardant treated wood Intumescent Paint Intumescent paint is best suited for covered bridges Hydrants Pressurized hydrants Dry hydrants Sprinkler system Cost vary depending on: Length and width of bridge Availability of water source Remoteness of site Distance to electrical/phone lines Capabilities of local fire/police departments Typical Bridge: 80’ long by 20’ wide DETERRENCE System Cost per Square Foot Cost Per Bridge Heat detectors, alarms, telemetering $7.00 $11,200.00 Lighting $4.00 $6,400.00 Typical Bridge: 80’ long by 20’ wide FIRE POTENTIAL REDUCTION System Cost per Square Foot Cost Per Bridge Intumescent Paint $6.50 $10,400.00 Typical Bridge: 80’ long by 20’ wide ARRESTING THE FIRE System Cost per Square Foot Cost Per Bridge Fire hydrant N/A $3,500.00 Dry hydrant N/A $2,500.00 Sprinklers $10.50 $16,800.00 Total for all systems: $48,300.00 Deterrence, fire detection and fire protection measures work! Systems are cost effective (3% to 15% of total project) Costs are generally one-time Reduction in insurance premiums National Best Practices Conference Covered Bridge Preservation Presented by: