Fire Barrier

DOE-HDBK-1188-2006

242.

FIRE BARRIER. A continuous membrane, either vertical or horizontal, such as a wall or floor

assembly that is designed and constructed with a specified fire resistance rating to limit the

spread of fire and that also will restrict the movement of smoke. Such barriers may have

protected openings. [Reference Unknown]

243.

FIRE HAZARDS ANALYSIS. An assessment of the risks from fire within an individual fire

area in a DOE nuclear facility analyzing the relationship to existing or proposed fire protection.

This shall include an assessment of the consequences of fire on safety systems and the capability

to safely operate a facility during and after a fire. [DOE O 5480.30] [EH62dd1]

244.

FIRE LOSS. The dollar cost of restoring damaged property to its pre-fire condition. When

determining loss, the estimated damage to the facility and contents should include replacement

cost, less salvage value. Fire loss should exclude the costs for:

property scheduled for demolition; and

decommissioned property not carried on books as a value.

Fire loss should include the cost of:

A. decontamination and cleanup;

B. the loss of production or program continuity;

C. the indirect costs of fire extinguishment (such as damaged fire department equipment); and

D. the effects on related areas. [DOE-STD-1066-99]

245.

FIRE PROTECTION. A broad term which encompasses all aspects of fire safety, including:

building construction and fixed building fire features, fire suppression and detection systems, fire

water systems, emergency process safety control systems, emergency fire fighting organizations

(fire departments, fire brigades, etc.), fire protection engineering, and fire prevention. Fire

protection is concerned with preventing or minimizing the direct and indirect consequences of

fire. It also includes aspects of the following perils as they relate to fire protection: explosion,

natural phenomenon, smoke, and water damage from fire. [DOE O 5480.7A] [EH62dd1]

246.

FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER. A graduate of an accredited engineering curriculum and

having completed not less than 4 years of engineering practice, 3 of which shall have been in

responsible charge of diverse fire protection engineering work. If not such a graduate, a

qualified engineer shall either: demonstrate a knowledge of the principles of engineering and