tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21301201144636489042024-03-12T20:57:40.515-07:00The Life Safety ManifestoBlogger Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564816303199713506noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130120114463648904.post-60971255825040740352020-04-28T11:49:00.004-07:002022-03-16T10:24:33.244-07:00Camp fires, bonfires and open burning....Exactly what ARE the rules??__________________________________________________________________________<br />
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GREAT question...and one that is asked often and certainly deserves some clarification.<br />
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I'll do my best to answer those questions...but you are always free to email me directly at <a href="mailto:spfdfireinspector@gmail.com">spfdfireinspector@gmail.com</a>. I assure you that I will get back to you with a more complete answer.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">First things first. The rules vary slightly by municipality, but here is a synopsis:</span></b></div>
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<u>City of Sun Prairie</u>:<br />
<span style="color: black;">Campfires and cooking fires are allowed without a permit. Open burning is by permit only. Open burning is only allowed under very specific circumstances and must be approved by the city administrator and fire chief (or designee). </span><br />
Link: <a href="https://library.municode.com/wi/sun_prairie/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_TIT8HESA_CH8.12FIPRCO_8.12.010OPBU" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">City of Sun Prairie Open Burning Ordinance</span></a><br />
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<u>Town of Bristol:</u><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Campfires and cooking fires are allowed without a permit. Open burning is by permit only. Please know your local ordinance. Permits are as simple as calling in to the station. (608) 837-5066</span><br />
Link: <a href="https://tn.bristol.wi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Open-Burning-Ordinance-Amendment-2.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Town of Bristol Ordinances</span></a><br />
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<u>Town of Burke:</u><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Campfires and cooking fires are allowed without a permit. Open burning is by permit only. Please know your local ordinance. Permits are as simple as calling in to the station. (608) 837-5066</span></div>
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Link:<a href="https://www.townofburke.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Chapter-2-3-2-7-to-3-2-9.pdf" style="background-color: transparent; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: underline; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Town of Burke Ordinances</span></a></div>
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<u>Town of Sun Prairie:</u><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Campfires and cooking fires are allowed without a permit. Open burning is by permit only. Please know your local ordinance. Permits are as simple as calling in to the station. (608) 837-5066</span></div>
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<span style="color: white;">Link</span>:<a href="http://www.townofsunprairie.info/burn-permit/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Town of Sun Prairie Open Burning Page</span></a></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">(No Permit Required)</span></b></div>
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SPFD has no interest in stopping residents from enjoying a campfire. We simply ask that you use your fire pit safely, burn only clean/untreated firewood and be respectful of your neighbors.<br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">If for some reason things get out of control or an accident happens, <b>CALL 911 IMEDIATELY</b>.</span><span style="color: red;"> </span></div>
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When a fire in a fire pit becomes a nuisance, dangerous, or clearly violates the intent of just a good old fashioned campfire, SPFD will be forced to respond and we will extinguish the fire. <br />
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We are tasked with the OVERALL good of the community, so if someone is misusing their fire pit, or abusing their privilege to have a campfire; we will respond appropriately. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">He have to....its our responsibility.</span><br />
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<b><u><span style="font-size: x-large;">Open Burning</span></u></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">(Permit Required)</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: large;">For open burning that does not quality as a campfire or cooking fire; a permit is necessary. </span></b></div>
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Really Simply put: Open burning is essentially MANGED burning that occurs on the ground, and is intended as a means of property maintenance OR debris removal. <br />
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Burn Permits are free...we simply ask that you call in so that we have an idea of what is happening when that very well meaning motorist with a cell phone calls 911, we can respond appropriately. <br />
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IF we know it is a permitted fire, we will still send people, but we might not come lights and sirens... which is MUCH safer for everyone on the road.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e69138; font-size: large;">And finally, some safety tips for both campfires and permitted open burns:</span></b></div>
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<b><br /></b>Blogger Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564816303199713506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130120114463648904.post-89715785615397100502018-03-22T08:50:00.000-07:002020-04-28T10:21:25.258-07:00Everybody loves a BBQ, but please follow some simple rules to keep your friends and family safe!<br />
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; margin: 0px;">(Some of the information below is borrowed directly
from the <a href="https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/By-topic/Seasonal-fires/Grilling" target="_blank">NFPA website</a>)</span></span></div>
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When the warmer weather hits, there’s nothing better than the smell of food on the grill. </span></span></span></h3>
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<a href="http://www.nfpa.org/research/reports-and-statistics/fire-causes/appliances-and-equipment/cooking-equipment">Three out of five households</a> own a gas grill, which translates to a lot of tasty meals. But it also means there’s an increased risk of home fires. <br />
Each year an average of 8,900 home fires are caused by grilling, and close to half of all injuries involving grills are due to thermal burns. While nearly half of the people who grill do it year-round, July is the peak month for grill fires followed by May, June and August.<br />
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In 2014, 16,600 patients went to emergency rooms because of injuries involving grills</div>
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<li>July is the peak month for grill fires (17%), including both structure, outdoor or unclassified fires, followed by May, June and August</li>
<li>A failure to clean the grill was the leading factor contributing to the fire in one –fifth of all grill structure fires (19%). In 17%, something that could catch fire was too close to the grill</li>
<li>Leaks or breaks were the factor in 11% of grill structure fires and 23% of outside and unclassified grill fires</li>
<li>Gas grills contribute to a higher number of home fires overall than their charcoal counterparts<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike></li>
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the grill well away from siding, deck railings and out from under eaves
and overhanging branches.</span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;"> </span></li>
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the grill a safe distance from lawn games, play areas and foot traffic.</span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;"> </span></li>
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children and pets away from the grill area: declare a three-foot
"safe zone" around the grill.</span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;"> </span></li>
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out several long-handled grilling tools to give the chef plenty of
clearance from heat and flames when flipping burgers.</span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;"> </span></li>
<li style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 72px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">Periodically
remove grease or fat buildup in trays below grill so it cannot be ignited
by a hot grill.</span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;"> </span></li>
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you have a charcoal grill, purchase the proper starter fluid and store the
can out of reach of children, and away from heat sources.</span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;"> </span></li>
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add charcoal starter fluid when coals or kindling have already been
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you have a propane grill, check the propane cylinder hose for leaks before
using it for the first time each year. A light soap and water solution
applied to the hose will quickly reveal escaping propane by releasing
bubbles.</span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;"></span></li>
<li style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 72px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">If you determined
your grill has a gas leak by smell or the soapy bubble test and there is
no flame:</span></li>
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propane tank and grill. </span></li>
<li style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 72px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">If the leak
stops, get the grill serviced by a professional before using it again. </span></li>
<li style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 72px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">If the leak does
not stop, call the fire department. </span></li>
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<li style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 72px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">If you smell gas while
cooking, immediately get away from the grill and call the fire department.
Do not attempt to move the grill. </span></li>
<li style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 72px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">All
propane cylinders manufactured after April 2002 must have overfill
protection devices</span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;"> <span style="margin: 0px;">(OPD). OPDs shut off the flow
of propane before capacity is reached, limiting the potential for release
of propane gas if the cylinder heats up. OPDs are easily identified by
their triangular-shaped hand wheel.</span> </span></li>
<li style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 72px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">Use
only equipment bearing the mark of an independent testing laboratory.
Follow the manufacturers’ instructions on how to set up the grill and
maintain it.</span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">
</span></li>
<li style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 72px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">Never
store propane cylinders in buildings or garages. If you store a gas grill
inside during the winter, disconnect the cylinder and leave it outside.</span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;"> </span></li>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">A final word about cookouts: </span></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">Propane and
charcoal BBQ grills must only be used outdoors. If used indoors, or in any
enclosed spaces, such as tents, they pose both a fire hazard and the risk of
exposing occupants to toxic gases and potential asphyxiation.</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: red; margin: 0px;">Questions
and answers about the Local Laws that govern gas/charcoal grills:</span></span><span style="color: red; margin: 0px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">I live in an apartment building and my landlord tells me that I
can’t have a grill on my deck.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Why?</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">Answer:</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">Your landlord is just following the City of <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Sun Prairie Municipal Code</st1:place></st1:city> and/or Wisconsin
State Law.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Here is the simplified
version:</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt "Times New Roman"; margin: 0px;">
</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://library.municode.com/wi/sun_prairie/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_TIT8HESA_CH8.12FIPRCO_8.12.010OPBU" target="_blank">CoSP Municipal Code 8.12.010</a> and Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services code 314 (Commonly known as SPS 314, which adopts model code: NFPA 1 2012 edition) states that gas and or
charcoal grills may not be used or stored on wooden decks/patios above grade in
multi-family housing (3 units or more).<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>To put that into common language, if you live in an apartment building
or a condominium building that has 3 or more separate residences, and you live
above “ground level”—you may <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">NOT</b> use
or store your grill on your wooden deck/patio.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;">o<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt "Times New Roman"; margin: 0px;">
</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">If you live on the ground floor of an apartment/condo and have a
concrete patio—you are allowed by law to store and use your grill safely on that
deck.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>SPVFD requires that the grill be
moved a safe distance (a minimum of 10ft) from the structure before use.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;">o<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt "Times New Roman"; margin: 0px;">
</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">If you live in an apartment/condo that has a wooden deck/patio
that is above grade, you may store your grill at ground level (check with your
landlord/condo association for exact information on where to store the grill
outside of the structure)—and you may use that grill once it has been moved a
minimum of 10 feet from the structure.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;">o<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt "Times New Roman"; margin: 0px;">
</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">Gas/charcoal grills may not be stored or used indoors in the
aforementioned property types.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;">o<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt "Times New Roman"; margin: 0px;">
</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">According to code, electric grills are acceptable.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>This includes wood decks/patios that are
above grade in all occupancy types<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span></div>
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o Pellet grills by definition, use combustion to heat the pellets and therefore follow the same rules as both LP and Charcoal Grills </div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">The above information speaks very specifically about buildings
with 3 or more dwelling units.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Not much
is said about 1 and 2 family homes.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>What
gives?</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">Answer:</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">Sun Prairie Municipal Code and SPS14 do not qualify 1 and 2 family homes as “inspectable”
properties; therefore the commercial fire code does not apply.<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>In simple terms, there aren’t any current laws governing grill storage
and use in these properties.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>With that
in mind, Sun Prairie Fire Department strongly suggests for your
safety and your family’s safety, that all manufacturer guidelines and safety
tips regarding grill use and storage are followed.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">Where do I find more information on safe grilling techniques and
safe food handling?</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">Answer:</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">Listed below are some links to follow:</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;"><a href="http://www.cpsc.org/"><span style="color: blue;">www.cpsc.org</span></a><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>For recall information<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;"><a href="http://www.nfpa.org/"><span style="color: blue;">www.nfpa.org</span></a> National Fire
Protection Assoc.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.hpba.org/Consumer-Information/All-Outdoor-Living-Products/Grill-Safety">https://www.hpba.org/Consumer-Information/All-Outdoor-Living-Products/Grill-Safety</a> More Safety tips</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;"><a href="http://www.cdkitchen.com/features/tip/15/Grilling-Safety" title="http://www.cdkitchen.com/features/tip/15/Grilling-Safety"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.cdkitchen.com/features/tip/15/Grilling-Safety</span></a><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Safety tips, and recipes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep/events/summervacations/index.html" target="_blank"> https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep/events/summervacations/index.html</a> </span>Food safety stuff</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">It almost seems like the fire department is against grilling.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Is it?</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">Answer:</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">No, we are not against
grilling.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>As a matter of fact, most of
our firefighters are very accomplished BBQ cooks and love nothing more than a
good old fashioned steak off of the grill.<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>We just want you to be safe while using your grill, so that your
barbeque or picnic isn’t ruined by an untimely accident. </span></div>
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<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Blogger Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564816303199713506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130120114463648904.post-877468437165955892017-09-04T09:33:00.001-07:002017-09-04T09:42:00.299-07:00Sprinklers: By the numbersStatistics don't lie. They can be spun in ways that serve a purpose, but the numbers are always the numbers, no matter the spin. <br />
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In the argument <i>SUPPORTING </i>sprinkler protection, the numbers are overwhelmingly in support of the facts:<br />
<b>Fire Sprinklers are incredibly efficient at saving both lives and property.</b> <br />
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Even the most proficient 'spin doctors' out there will have trouble making these numbers say something different.<br />
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It is our belief here at <u>The Life Safety Manifesto</u> that the general public, and even the legislators of this great state of Wisconsin are being mislead and misinformed about the effectiveness of sprinklers by private, "For Profit" (and very well funded) organizations. <br />
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If they are successful, the effects of this misinformation and potential decisions made by our misinformed legislators will have long lasting, and potentially deadly effects on the lives of the people who visit, live in, or work in non-sprinkler protected structures.<br />
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Why would anyone fight against systems that would save lives and property? <br />
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Profit. That's why. <br />
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These special interest groups are worried that their (already significant) profit margin on a building will be reduced too much by the additional cost of sprinklers. <br />
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<b>The truth of the matter: They believe that their bottom line is worth more than any of the lives that are put at risk when fire sprinklers are intentionally NOT installed</b><br />
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While it is true, It does cost a little extra money at the time of construction to install a sprinkler system; however that additional money is far from making the overall the cost of the structure prohibitive or too high for business's to sustain. <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTjkhNrsnMx32v5IvG7l_1UQ43YWIPx9qAlCxu2ja8Sh7Y_Df7xL6lLyqXerh9CUaArD36_xvWPlFx0mBzdnTXwpHTPiTyobfWTGJYC8qUJ3uiEHzj6yIgGO9LahkHMlL3Tgpez92cIX0/s1600/Sprink+numbers+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="520" data-original-width="1444" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTjkhNrsnMx32v5IvG7l_1UQ43YWIPx9qAlCxu2ja8Sh7Y_Df7xL6lLyqXerh9CUaArD36_xvWPlFx0mBzdnTXwpHTPiTyobfWTGJYC8qUJ3uiEHzj6yIgGO9LahkHMlL3Tgpez92cIX0/s640/Sprink+numbers+2.JPG" width="640" /></a>In fact, Contrary to what the special interests claim; the required installation of sprinkler systems does not prevent structures from being built, sold or occupied at a rate that is hard to keep up with.(<i>Take a look around Sun Prairie...no shortage of new buildings going up...).</i> <br />
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Getting back to the numbers, click the below links to view a recent report from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) on the effectiveness of sprinklers. <br />
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PLEASE draw your own conclusions about whether or not sprinkler systems are worth every penny, and let your elected representatives know that THEY WORK FOR YOU.<br />
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<a href="http://www.nfpa.org/news-and-research/fire-statistics-and-reports/fire-statistics/fire-safety-equipment/us-experience-with-sprinklers" target="_blank">NFPA Research: U.S. Experience with Sprinklers</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.nfpa.org//~/media/files/news-and-research/fire-statistics/fact-sheets/sprinkler_fact_sheet.pdf" target="_blank">Fact sheet - Sprinklers in Reported U.S. Fires during 2010 to 2014</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.nfpa.org//~/media/files/news-and-research/fire-statistics/fact-sheets/sprinklerhomesfactsheet.pdf" target="_blank">Fact Sheet - Sprinklers in Reported U.S. Home Fires During 2010 to 2014</a><br />
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<br />Blogger Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564816303199713506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130120114463648904.post-37046311126633272732017-05-12T08:10:00.000-07:002017-05-12T12:26:54.361-07:00It's Severe Weather Season....Are you ready?<b>The following was "borrowed" from <a href="http://ready.wi.gov/default.asp" target="_blank">Ready Wisconsin</a>: </b><br />
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<span style="color: #a60a1f;"><strong>Listen, Act and Live!</strong></span> <br />
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May 22, 2011....one of the deadliest tornados in U.S. history strikes Joplin, Missouri directly killing 159 people and injuring over 1,000. The massive EF-5 with winds over 200 mph hit the city of more than 50,000. Despite the tornado warnings why there were so many deaths? A National Weather Service study on the Joplin tornado reveals important lessons learned: </div>
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<li> A majority of residents did not immediately seek shelter when tornado warnings were issued. </li>
<li> People needed between two and nine risk signals to take action and seek shelter. For example, if they heard the sirens going off they would look in the sky, then go to a TV to get information and then call a friend, etc. </li>
<li> The time it took between the warning and the search for confirmation of risk cost lives. </li>
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<a href="http://ready.wi.gov/news/2012/Joplin_Service_Assessment.pdf" target="_blank" title="NWS Central Region Service Assessment Joplin, Missouri, Tornado – May 22, 2011"><strong>Click Here to View Full Report</strong>: </a> NWS Central Region Service Assessment Joplin, Missouri, Tornado – May 22, 2011 </div>
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<a href="http://ready.wi.gov/media/video/Tornado_2012_Survivor_PSA.wmv" target="_blank" title="Click here to watch Listen, Act and Live public service announcement"><strong>Click here to watch Listen, Act and Live public service announcement</strong></a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.nbc15.com/home/headlines/Statewide-Evening-Tornado-Drill-374845451.html" target="_blank" title="Click here to view NBC 15 story on 2016 Tornado Drill"><strong>Click here to view NBC 15 story on 2016 Tornado Drill</strong>: </a> </div>
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<li><strong>Listen</strong>: When severe weather is possible (Thunderstorm or Tornado Watch issued) pick a credible source of information and keep in touch with that source until the danger has past. One of the best tools is a NOAA Weather Radio (also know as an Emergency Weather Radio). <a href="http://readywisconsin.wi.gov/tornado/weather_radios.asp" title="Click Here"> Click here for more information on NOAA Weather Radios</a> </li>
<li><strong>Act</strong>: When you hear a tornado warning (tornado seen by spotters or detected on radar) seek the best shelter you can find immediately. Don’t waste time checking multiple sources of information. You may have only seconds to find a safe place. <a href="http://readywisconsin.wi.gov/tornado/home_work_safety.asp" title="Click here">Click here for more information on best shelter</a> </li>
<li><strong>Live</strong>: Your chances of survival multiply. Hopefully the storm will pass with no damage. But don’t risk your life on a hope. </li>
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<li> Wisconsin averages 23 tornadoes annually.</li>
<li> In <b>2013</b>, 16 tornadoes touched down in Wisconsin including six tornadoes during the overnight hours of August 6-7. An EF 2 struck near New London in Waupaca and Outagamie counties injuring two people and caused millions of dollars in damage. </li>
<li> In <b>2014</b>, 22 tornadoes were reported in Wisconsin by the National Weather Service. Eighteen of those tornadoes occurred in June. The strongest tornado in 2014 occurred on June 17 when an EF 3 tornado hit Verona in Dane County. At least 30 homes were damaged as well as the Country View Elementary School. The tornado traveled about a mile, had wind speeds of 136 to 165 mph and was on the ground for several minutes. An EF 2 touched down that same night in Platteville in Grant County. Several homes and businesses were damaged including the University of Wisconsin–Platteville. </li>
<li> In <b>2015</b>, 17 tornadoes were reported in Wisconsin by the National Weather Service. All these tornadoes were relatively weak, ranking an EF-0 or EF-1. </li>
<li> In <b>2016</b>, there were 16 tornado touchdowns in the state. All of the tornadoes were either an EF0 or EF1. However, it’s not a question of if we will have a violent storm, it’s a matter of when. </li>
<li> The peak tornado season in Wisconsin is April to August, but tornadoes can occur any time of year, like the January 7, 2008 storms near Kenosha. <b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike></li>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">Did you know that the State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
(DSPS) is considering significant cuts to some (currently) required safety
measures for new construction?</span><span style="color: black; margin: 0px;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">It's true, they are. In fact, the items
that are under consideration for reduction are nationally accepted safety standards
that some of our state policy-makers apparently believe are unnecessary.</span><span style="color: black; margin: 0px;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">View the proposed changes </span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-SJtrDqJ8qES0M5ZXBSa2xfLUE/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><HERE></span></a></span></span></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black; font-size: large;">The Sun Prairie Fire Department
opposes these changes and feels that they would dangerously and unnecessarily degrade
the level of safety that is currently provided to the residents, employees and
visitors to the State of Wisconsin and specifically...our fire district.</span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">Notable among
the reductions: DSPS is considering removal of the requirement of sprinkler
protection in multi-family structures that have 20 or fewer individual living
units.</span><span style="color: black; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="color: black;">(Currently sprinkler protection
is </span><u><span style="color: black;">required</span></u><span style="color: black;"> in all multi-family with 3 living units or more).</span><span style="color: black; margin: 0px;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">To put that
into perspective:</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">
O</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0px;">ne of the new developments planned for the City of Sun Prairie in 2017 will have all of its 13 planned buildings sized to 20 or fewer units. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">Simply put, if
this law passes, our city </span><span style="color: black;">will have the potential of
at least 250 individual apartment units (and their occupants) that will be constructed
without simple, effective fire protection.</span><span style="color: black; margin: 0px;">
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://homefiresprinkler.org/fire-sprinkler-myths/" target="_blank"><img alt="two chairs on fire" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2589" height="160" src="https://homefiresprinkler.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/two-chairs-on-fire.gif" width="400" /></a></span></span><span style="color: black;">
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0px;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0px;">Additionally,
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI outlets), which are currently required
in areas where electricity and water have a high potential to mix (kitchens,
bathrooms, sump pump areas of basement), are getting the boot. With the changes to the code, these will no longer be required. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">How does this affect you?</span><span style="color: black; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="color: black;">Ever been in a basement with the electricity
still on, and water on the floor? Got kids or have anyone close to you who has
kids that take baths or use sinks with electrical appliances (hairdryer? Toaster?) nearby?
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0px;"><a href="http://www.twincities.com/2007/11/29/hudson-girl-6-electrocuted-by-hair-dryer-in-bathtub/ " target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">It happened right here in Wisconsin as recently as 2007</span></a><span style="color: blue;">.</span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;"> A 6 year old girl was electrocuted and died when a hairdryer fell into the bathtub she was bathing in. </span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">For reference-for just over $200, her death could have been avoided. At the time of construction, the cost to protect a 1700 sq ft dwelling with appropriate GFCI outlets is approximately $.12/sqft or $205.27</span><span style="color: black; margin: 0px;"> </span></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">What can you do?</span><span style="color: black; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="color: black;">Pay attention. Make sure your elected
officials are hearing your voice by calling them, writing emails to them,
taking every chance you can get to ensure that they understand the benefits of
these (and other) safety measures.</span><span style="color: black; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="color: black;">Hold
your elected officials accountable.</span><span style="color: black; margin: 0px;">
</span><span style="color: black;">Their job is to represent you.</span><span style="color: black; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="color: black;">By
law, changes to the law must go to public hearing prior to adoption-please
consider attending those hearings on behalf of the fire service as we try to ensure that everyone in Wisconsin stays as safe as possible.</span><span style="color: black; margin: 0px;"> </span></span></b><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">Most important of all—PLEASE
participate in helping to educate those who need it the most. If we can help
people understand the problem, they will more likely to act.</span><span style="color: black; margin: 0px;"> </span></span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0px;">(if you don’t know where to start or exactly what to do, just
ask. Everyone here at SPFD will gladly help you out)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">Finally, all of us here at Sun Prairie Fire Department got into
this job to protect each other, our family, friends, neighbors and people who
work or visit our community...</span><span style="color: black; margin: 0px;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black; margin: 0px;">We don't take that responsibility lightly.</span></span><br />
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Holiday season is officially here...and did you know that 2 of every 5 home decoration fires are started by candles?! Unfortunately these fires happen because the decorations are placed too close to a heat source.<br />
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NFPA has some great safety tips and I wanted to share these. If there are tips you are looking for they have a great website at <a href="http://nfpa.org/"><span style="color: #f3f3f3;">NFPA.org</span></a>! </div>
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Christmas trees make a great addition to your home during the holidays, but they also make an addition to the fire load in your house. Please keep this in mind during the holiday season!</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Welcome to the Life Safety Manifesto!</span></b> <br />
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This Life Safety Manifesto is a clandestine website with the expressed purpose of providing quality life safety information for the residents of our protection district.<br />
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<b><i>But for now...it is still a secret...so SHHHHH!</i></b><br />
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On this page, you will find information about:<br />
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<li>Wisconsin DNR Open Burning Regulations</li>
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<li>Carbon Monoxide Detectors</li>
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