Front & Center: NYC Emergency Action/ Fire Safety Plans

The need for office and hotel/ motel properties to have Emergency Action/ Fire Safety plans that adhere to current FDNY requirements is and will continue to be a hot topic for NYC owners.   In response to the increased attention we’ve created as a resource, EAPnyc, for the real estate industry.  On this site you’ll be able to access information on the new laws, learn about the floor plan requirements, and see how we can further serve as a resource.   Visit www.EAPnyc.com to explore.

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Highlights from the Hotel Fire Safety Event

Last week RDM hosted a Hotel Fire Safety & Networking Event. Managers from such hotels as the W, Hilton, and St. Regis attended to learn about the new FDNY Hotel Fire Safety Plan requirements that went into effect in January 2011 and the proper practices for maintaining a Hotel FSP moving forward. Presenters included Captain Joseph Evangelista of the Emergency Planning and Preparedness Group at the FDNY, Adonis Taylor of Real Data Management, Bill Morelli of Homeland Safety, and Danny Robertson of TRG. 

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NYC Hotel Managers & Capt. Evangelista Visit RDM for Fire Safety Event

Real Data Management hosted a Fire Safety seminar and networking event today at their midtown office to help managers from NYC area hotels understand the new Fire Safety Plan requirements, which went into effect in January 2011.  Event speakers included Bill Morelli of Homeland Safety, Danny Robertson of TRG, Adonis Taylor of Real Data Management and a keynote presentation by Captain Joseph Evangelista; Director of the Emergency Planning and Preparedness Group of the FDNY.  Attendees were informed of the proper practices for maintaining hotel Fire Safety plans and the consequences of not being in compliance.

As a market leader, RDM has completed over 300 Fire Safety floor plans in the Commercial and Hotel Sectors in NY and DC.  We work in conjunction with hotel representatives and fire safety consultants to create floor plans and riser diagram components of the Fire Safety plan.  For more information, visit www.eapnyc.com.

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What Our Clients Say: Mark Murphy

Mark V. Murphy, Director of Security & Life Safety at George Comfort and Sons says:

“I appreciate all the effort that went into the Emergency Action/Fire Safety floor plans. They are the best I have seen.”

George Comfort & Sons are just one of RDM's many satisfied clients. To see what our other clients are saying, click here.

About George Comfort & Sons

George Comfort & Sons, Inc. is one of New York's oldest and most reputable real estate firms. They currently manage 11 million square feet of commercial property.  To find out more, visit their website.

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New Fire Safety / Emergency Action Plan Requirements

Last week Adonis Taylor, EAP Coordinator, and Blake Grosch, Director of Sales & Marketing, attended the Bureau of Fire Prevention’s Comprehensive FS / EAP Review Session to gain further insight on the new guidelines that went into effect on August 1st. RDM was invited due to its status as a primary vendor in this sector. In attendance were also representatives from Crocker Fire Drill, Quality Fire Prevention, and Asymmetric Strategic Initiatives. 

Although the FDNY has sound reasoning for its updated requirements and has established procedures to achieve compliance, the process, as many building managers and fire consultants have grumbled, is still in development. The purpose of this meeting was to hatch out and define some of the gray areas with Captain Joe Evangelista who oversees the FDNY’s FS / EAP system.

At certain points during the session, Captain Evangelista made decisions on the spot based on the attendees’ suggestions. He furthered added that this is a work in process and that he is willing to listen to make the process clear and pain free.

Based on the discussion and RDM’s focus on EAP / FS floor plan and riser diagram creation, we were able to confirm the following points about questions our clients have raised with us:

Required for EAP / FS Floor Plan
- All changes, amendments, or new filings need a new sign & seal letter
- Separate file for each DWG, DWF, or PDF document– submit electronically or on CD
- All files follow file naming convention - Legend of symbols (include fire barrier)
- ALL permanent partitions, fire barriers & in-building re-location areas
- Egress path
- Sprinkler / standpipe system control values
- Emergency power generator & fuel supply tank and capacity

Required for Riser Diagram
- Rider diagrams accepted in PDF
- Gravity tanks, indicating capacity and fire service
- Pressure tanks, indicating capacity
- Risers, indicating size and locations
- Siamese connections, indicating locations
- Fire pump, indicating manual or automatic and output
- Booster pump (or special service pump), indicating output
- All cross sections
- City water main supply
- Fill line and house pump
- Control values: riser sectional & floor control
- Check values (upper and lower)
- Pressure reducing values
- Dry pipe values
- Pre-action sprinkler values
- Roof manifold
- Fire hose racks

As this process evolves, RDM will continue to keep you updated. For additional information, please consult: http://www.eapnyc.com/

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