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To help protect the safety of firefighters and other
emergency responders, OSHA has updated its manual “Fire Service Features of Buildings and Fire Protection Systems.” The resource is meant to help emergency
responders during fires and other incidents such as HazMat releases, nonfire
rescues, terrorist attacks and emergency medical care. The revised version
discusses how fire personnel can resolve an incident sooner, while doing so in
a safe manner, if the building’s design is tailored to meet their needs during
the emergency. In addition, the manual includes: new chapters on water supply
and integrating design elements to protect fire personnel during a building’s
construction, occupancy and demolition; new sections on energy conservation,
emergency power, and room and floor numbering; and additional photos to
illustrate concepts.