This guide is a result of recommendations made by New Hampshire’s School Safety Preparedness Task Force. The group was formed in 2018 to further Governor Christopher Sununu’s goal of making New Hampshire’s schools the safest they can be while fostering growth and education. Information within this stand-alone School Safety Construction Planning & Design Guide specifically …
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NH Department of Safety, Division of Fire Safety (Office of the State Fire Marshal)
Multi-Functional Alarms, Pull Stations & Positive Alarm Sequence Reference Guide (NHFMO) [September 2022]
When schools replace, upgrade, or install fire alarms, they should consider having multi-functional alarms (e.g. separate fire and lockdown alarms) to clearly and quickly inform building occupants how to take action. The emergency voice/alarm communication system may also be used for other emergency signaling, announcements and for class changes. Resource: Download Multi-Functional Alarms, Pull Stations & …
Secure Lock Box Info Sheet (NHFMO) [September 2022]
Schools should consider installing a secure lock box in a safe location away from the building, such as near the driveway entrance, that allows the school to store critical access information and tools for predetermined, rapid response to school incidents. Attached is an information sheet from the NH Fire Marshal’s Office. Resource: Download the Secure …
Fire Safety School Building Inspection Program (NH FMO) [March 2019]
NH Division of Fire Safety School Inspection Program RSA 153:14 was modified by the state legislature during its 2008 session to include a requirement for every fire chief to inspect each of their private and public schools within their jurisdiction once per year. The Bureau of Building Safety and Construction has developed a training program …
NH House Bill 710: Relative to “adoption of state building code and fire code amendments.” (NH House) [January 2019]
HOUSE BILL 710-FN AN ACT relative to adoption of state building code and fire code amendments. SPONSORS: Rep. McGuire, Merr. 29; Sen. Carson, Dist 14; Sen. Giuda, Dist 2; Sen. Reagan, Dist 17 COMMITTEE: Executive Departments and Administration ────────────────────────────────────────────── ANALYSIS This bill: I. Provides for the appointment of alternative members of the state building code …
RSA 153:14 – Fire Safety Measures
Link to RSA 153:14 – Fire Safety Measures: http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/XII/153/153-14.htm
Recommendation 3
Recommendation 3: Replace 4 of the 10 required emergency egress drills (fire drills) with all-hazards drills, at least one of which should test emergency response to an armed assailant.
Recommendation 20
Recommendation 20: Schools should consider installing a secure lock box in a safe location away from the building, such as near the driveway entrance that allows the school to store entrance keys, access cards, and critical documents (e.g., blueprints, floor plans, pre-fire plans, evacuation procedures, shut off valve locations, disclosures of hazardous materials, etc.).
Recommendation 41
Recommendation 41: When schools replace, upgrade, or install fire alarms, they should consider the potential of having multifunctional alarms (e.g., separate fire and lockdown alarms) to clearly and quickly inform building occupants of how to take action.
Recommendation 50
Recommendation 50: Develop clear best practice guidelines for school safety that should be included in all new construction to ensure newly built schools have all the necessary safety and security features.
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