#5 Lodging Safety
Uninterruptable Power Supply
A device that provides power to a computer system for a short time if electrical power is lost.
Legionnaire's disease
A severe, often fatal bacterial disease characterized by pneumonia, dry cough and sometimes gastrointestinal symptoms.
mildew
A type of fungus that affects plants or grows on inanimate objects, but does not cause human infections in the salon.
Back Of the House
Areas of the hotel where there may not even be guests (like storage rooms, back gates, etc.)
Fire Protection Measures
Auto-shutting doors (timers), fire-proof building materials,
Cocoanut Grove Nightclub Fire
Boston (1942). High death toll caused by overcrowding, use of combustible interior finishes and decorations, and lack of emergency lighting. Led to stricter fire and life safety requirements for assembly-type occupancies.
Americans with Disabilities Act 1990
Can be used as a foundation to sue the hotel for improper ventilation / poor indoor air quality
Class D fire extinguisher
Combustible metals
Class A Fire
Common Combustibles such as paper, wood, furniture, clothing - Water, Foam
Dry Sprinkler System
Compressed with air which is hen released to be filled with water. Best in cold outdoors to prevent system from freezing and jamming.
Legionella
Genus of bacteria responsible for the disease legionellosis - from breathing in droplets with the bacteria (mist from old AC's)
CO poisoning symptoms
Headache, dizziness, breathing difficulty, nausea, cyanosis, altered mental status or unconsciousness
Class K Fire Extinguisher
Kitchen Fires ONLY
Plumbing Rises
Like fire hydrants for firefighters but they are located in the pipe / plumbing room.
Electrical Generators
Long Term 2-3 HRS
Where should flammable materials be stored in the hotel?
Paint - In a fire-proof safe Fuel/Gas - NOT on the property
NFPA 101
Safety Code - Book containing the standards to everything lodging
Batteries
Short term 1-2 HRS
Class B fire extinguisher
Used for flammable liquids and gases such as paint, gasoline, oil, and cooking fats
Scalding Valve
Valve that regulates the temp. of shower water to prevent it from sudden increase in temp.
Potable Water
Water safe for human consumption
Heat Detectors
Work by reacting to heat. Detect fires where there is no smoke. They are activated by the significant increase of temperature associated with fire.
Class C fire extinguisher
a fire extinguisher rated to put out electrical fires.
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
potentially toxic gases emitted by certain organic solids and liquids organic compounds that can evaporate readily from solid or liquid form
