Week 1: Fire Safety and Awareness
Fire protection is more than judicious space planning for safe escape routes through egress, signage, and emergency lighting building code requirements. The U.S. Fire Administration's National Fire Incident Reporting System reports that smoke and carbon monoxide are two equally important life safety risks. Inhalation of toxic smoke kills more people in building fires than structural collapse or heat and high levels of carbon monoxide can cause fatal poisoning within minutes.
A Qualified Interior Designer…
- Provides code knowledge of the Oregon Fire Code 2010 for correct placement of key fire detection and signaling devices for emergency control functions such as elevator recall.
- Limits highly combustible and toxic smoke sources found in some finishes and upholstery by specifying materials evaluated by ASTM E-84 Class A, B, and C flame spread ratings.
- Designs public spaces with smoke confinements, safe egress, fire code compliant interior building materials, suppression and exhaust systems that work together limiting smoke and flame movement so occupants can exit the building safely.
Support registration of Interior Designers to ensure consumer safety. Work with a Registered Interior Designer to prevent injuries and protect property values through your designed spaces.
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