In any municipal or private building in which people work or are constantly located, it is necessary to equip a fire shield, the equipment of which is regulated by GOST. This is due to the fact that fire is one of the elements that cannot be stopped with bare hands. In many situations, the proper preparation and coordination of the fire brigade are decisive factors in extinguishing a fire. And a fire shield as well.
Appointment
This equipment belongs to the category of firefighters. It is designed to store tools that will help to quickly localize and eliminate fire. In many ways, this can determine the outcome of the tragedy. If there is no fire shield, its equipment is incomplete or the tool that is in it is unsuitable for use, then there will be no opportunity to start actions aimed at eliminating the fire in time. And this can lead not only to damage to property, but also to death. In addition, the presence of such a shield requires fire safety rules. They are binding.
Fire shield: equipment, GOST requirements
Standards for completing fire shields imply the presence of:
- shovels (this inventory is optional);
- bayonet shovel, which is used to fill combustible materials with sand or soil treatment if necessary;
- fire ax (used to open doors, windows, roofs and other places in the building, which will help to get inside);
- fireproof cloth, which is designed to protect equipment, structures, objects in the room, as well as to extinguish clothes on a person;
- cone bucket (in this inventory sand or water are brought directly to the source of ignition);
- a fire hook (the function of this item is similar to the function of a crowbar, but in shape it resembles a hook), which is used to crack doors, windows, cover the roof in order to get inside the building;
- fire scrap, which is necessary in cases where it is required to open the hatch or to free the hydrant from ice.
In addition, a fire shield, equipment (GOST requirements in this case also), which must be complete, can contain a fire extinguisher. However, this inventory is not necessarily located directly on the shield.
GOST requirements
The state standard regulates the configuration of fire shields, which depends on its type and class of fire, which stand out 5:
- Class A includes combustible substances of organic origin (for example, wood, paper);
- Class B combines fires caused by melting substances;
- class C - fires occur due to combustion of gases;
- class D means the ignition of metals and their alloys;
- class E - electrical installations cause fires.
Rules for registration
The norms are regulated (you should know this if you decide to equip a fire shield) equipment. GOST also makes requirements for its design. And they are binding. Among them are the following:
- fire shields (the requirements are specified in GOST) should be white with a red border, the width of which is from 30 to 100 mm (the ideal value is 50-60 mm);
- on the surface are indicated the serial number, fire department telephone number (101), a list of tools that are inside, information about the person who is responsible for a particular shield.
A bright strip on the canvas is designed to attract attention, because during a fire people tend to get lost. It is also worth ensuring reliable protection of the contents of the shield from theft. That is why it is often made a lid of glass, while the door is missing.
Fire shields are made (the requirements in this case are not very strict) both from sheet material and from wood. In addition, it can be covered with a frame with a special metal mesh. They can also be in the form of a cabinet that can be hung on the wall. However, in this case, the main condition must be observed - in no case can the doors be locked or locked with nails. Access to all equipment should be open so that you can easily get the right tool during a fire extinguishing. But the seal should be.
What can not be done?
The fire shield, the equipment of which is designed to eliminate the fire, has a narrow functionality. However, it happens that the staff of the enterprise uses the inventory for other purposes. Everything would not be so scary if in all cases he returned to his place. That is why a fire shield, equipment in particular, should be checked periodically. For this, it is necessary to appoint a person who will be responsible for his safety. It is also necessary to conduct special lectures on fire safety and periodic testing of knowledge. This also applies to residential premises. Parents should constantly explain to children what the danger of fire is, how to avoid it and how to behave if it occurs.
Each person can independently guarantee a long life, subject to compliance with fire safety requirements.