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While fire drills and alarms are the most visible aspects of school safety, a well-thought-out school fire plan addresses the multifaceted nature of fire safety – from fire suppression systems to classroom decorating policies.

First and foremost, creating and maintaining a fire plan is a legal requirement for schools.

Navigating fire safety regulations can be complex. We can help.

Compliance with fire safety regulations ensures a school is prepared to protect its students, staff, and visitors in case of a fire emergency. Failing to meet these obligations can result in serious consequences, including fines and, more importantly, putting lives at risk.

Beyond evacuation routes; fire plans are comprehensive strategies designed to address the complexities of fire safety.

Hour-Zero excels at integrating various emergency response strategies into a cohesive plan. Using this expertise, fire plans are seamlessly integrated with other emergency procedures. As an example, the fire evacuation plan should be compatible with lockdown procedures in case of an active shooter incident.

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INVEST IN A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH
MEET YOUR LEGAL OBLIGATIONS
LEVERAGE YOUR EMERGENCY PLAN

Hour-Zero’s comprehensive approach to fire safety helps schools meet their legal obligations and maximize existing emergency plans.

Hour-Zero fire plans align with jurisdictional requirements, exceed industry standards, and can include:

  • Building details and features
  • Site Plans
  • Instructions to Occupants
  • Evacuation Procedures 
  • Fire Alarms and Detection Systems 
  • Fire Suppression Equipment
  • Maintenance, Testing, and Inspections 
  • Emergency Contacts 
  • Fire Department Access 
  • Training and Drills
  • Maintenance, Testing, and Inspections 
  • How to Assist Challenged Persons
  • Challenged Persons Information
An illustration of firemen attending a blaze at a school.
  • Lifts and Carries
  • Safety Precautions
  • Hazard Identification and Controls
  • Fire Prevention Measures
  • Maintenance, Testing, and Inspections 
  • Assignments of Responsibilities
  • Evacuation Maps
  • Utility Controls
  • Fire Alarm Control Panel Operating Instructions
  • Annual Inspection and Test Reports
  • Wild Fire Mitigation Strategies (Defensible space buffers)
  • AHJ Approval
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Using Hour-Zero significantly streamlined our compliance and maintenance efforts by allowing us to seamlessly integrate needed information from our emergency plan into our fire safety plans.

Facilities and MaintenanceDistrict Manager
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Hour-Zero's commitment to compliance with local regulations was evident. They ensured every aspect of our fire plans met the highest safety standards and received fire department approval.

Program CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Manager

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