The Life Safety and Fire Prevention program ensures that building construction and protection features are present to minimize the danger to life and property from fire and similar emergencies. Life safety focuses on egress and additional safeguards necessary to protect occupants and structures. Therefore, the occupancy type, function, and other characteristics of buildings are considered in their design, operation, and maintenance. Employee education, protection, and prevention of loss due to fire are major efforts within this program area. 

Life Safety and Fire Prevention Officer Tim Rowe x1903 rowetimothy@mail.nih.gov

Sr. Fire Prevention Specialist: Peter Boving x5212 bovingpa@mail.nih.gov

• Frequently Asked Questions

• Fire Prevention Inspection Checklist (Oct 2003 is current version)
• Fire Extinguisher tag example

• Portable Electric Heaters
• Electrical Safety - The Shocking Truth

• Corridor Clearance and Use Guidelines
• Assembly areas for building evacuations
• Emergency Action Plan
• Fire Prevention Plan
• Confined Space

Series of Monthly Fire and Life Safety Topics

• Number 22 Portable Fire Extinguishers
• Number 26 Gasoline Safety
• Number 27

SafetyGrams

Compliance manual

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Safety Grams:

Safety Tips during the Holiday Season

Emergency Exits
Fire Prevention
Flammable Storage in Freezers

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EHS: Operations manual

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