Program Elements (are to include, but not to be limited to, the following and all items are subject to change): • The fire station should be of commercial construction standards. • The fire station should have an automatic fire suppression system and full detection system. Must provide carbon monoxide (CO) detection in all sleeping and living areas (includes all dorm rooms, access hallways, all day/kitchen and training rooms). • Walls separating the living and administrative portions of the building from the apparatus bays and maintenance spaces should be completely sealed to prevent passage of exhaust emission and the resulting exposure to building occupants and contamination ofspaces. • Provide simultaneous light and audible control for the following spaces when the firefighter alert system is activated: To the outside, Dorm Room dedicated alert lights, corridor lights from Dorm Rooms to the Apparatus Bay, and the Apparatus Bay lights. • Provide steel doors with vision panels except for janitorial, storage, dorm, electrical/mechanical and toilet areas. • Where exterior windows are provided, they should be easy to clean and able to withstand continuous use. Individual windows shall be operable, and screens shall be provided where appropriate. • All interior glass should be tempered safety glass and mirrors should be constructed with break-resistant materials. • The mounting height of all electrical outlets should be in accordance with industry standards. • Unless noted otherwise in this document, all interior flooring shall be constructed of polished concrete. The exception will be the dorm/living quarters which should be of a resilient material other than concrete...
