Case Study

Obstructed Fire Department Connections (FDCs) Block Fire Attack

Obstructed Fire Department Connections (FDCs) Block Fire Attack

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1601 W. DEER VALLEY RD. PHOENIX, AZ 85027 | T. 800-552-5669 | F. 623-687-2290 | INFO@KNOXBOX.COM KNOXBOX.COM SOLUTION Authorized by 2018 International Fire and Building Codes. Supplies long-term FDC protection against vandalism. Prevents foreign matter from entering sprinkler systems. Provides secure protection at no cost to your department. PROBLEM • Debris introduced into unprotected standpipe connections. • Tennis ball, 3 birds and bird nest traveled a total of 550 ft and clogged the backup fire line, endangering the lives of primary attack crew fighting the fire. • Fire crews were able to evacuate the residents from the building before being forced to withdraw. • Structure was lost and demolished due to fire, displacing all families. • In this case,

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