Monadnock Building (685 Market)

• Obey "NO SMOKING" law in all areas of the building.
• Do not use portable heaters in the building at anytime.
• Check for frayed or damaged electrical cords. Report them to your supervisor.
• Do not run electrical cords under carpets or chair pads.
• Do not overload electric outlets.
• Turn off or unplug appliances when not in use.
• Do not let trash overflow in wastebaskets or collection areas.
• Do not block corridors, freight elevator bays and stairwells.
• Do not prop open stairwell, corridor or other fire doors.
• Check lighting in corridors, stairwells and exit signs. Report any malfunctioning lights.
• Do not store any flammable liquids, oily rags or combustible materials in the building at anytime.
• Under NO circumstances should any items be stored in the stairwells. They are your means of exiting in an emergency.

Fire Extinguishers

Always maintain 3 feet of clearance around all fire-protection equipment. Never re-hang a fire extinguisher once it has been used. Have it recharged by a licensed service provider. Most of all, practice fire prevention and good housekeeping. Don’t give fire a place to start.

Class A
Any fire involving ordinary combustible materials such as paper, wood, cloth, rubber and plastics. Extinguish with a penetrating cooling agent. Water is the best material commonly available for this.

Class B
Any fire involving flammable liquids, such as gasoline, naphtha, acetone, greases and oils; or flammable gases like methane or hydrogen. Extinguish with surface-acting agents such as dry chemicals, which break up the chemical reaction of the fire; or use inert, dense, heavier-than-air gases, which smother the fire.

Class C
Any fire involving electrical equipment, appliances and wiring. Extinguish with a nonconductive extinguishing agent to protect against electrical shock. Most extinguishers that have a Class B rating also have a Class C rating, but read the label to be sure.

Class D
Any fire involving combustible metals such as magnesium, lithium, potassium, etc. would be considered a Class D Fire

Fire Extinguisher Types

The building is equipped with multipurpose ABC dry chemical extinguishers that are suitable for class A, B and C type fires. All Class A fires must be followed up with water to ensure extinguishment of all deep-seated smoldering fires.

Class A - Air Pressure Water Tank, Hand Pump Water Tank and multipurpose ABC dry chemical.
Class B - Pressurized Dry Chemical, Carbon Dioxide, and multipurpose ABC dry chemical.
Class C - Pressurized Dry Chemical, Carbon Dioxide, and multipurpose ABC dry chemical.

The “PASS” Method for Using ABC Extinguishers

• Pull safety pin while holding upright
• Aim the hose at base of fire and stand back 10 feet and
  
• Squeeze the lever/trigger.
  
• Sweep side to side.

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