Smoke detector Heat detector Fire alarm system Monitored 24/7? Tested regularly? Portable extinguisher Automatic sprinkler What type (dry / wet / pre-action)? system Inspected regularly? Security Window and door contact switches Motion detectors Camera surveillance Alarm system Monitored 24/7? Assessment of major threats to the collection Proposed improvements / changes Advice from qualified professionals Contact your local fire department and ask them to visit your facility to recommend how you could reduce fire risks. If you have reason to question the structural integrity of your building or if you are concerned about the floor loading capacity (e.g. to support the installation of compact shelving or to be sure you can add further units), contact a structural engineer to determine what can or should be done. Perhaps you have access to people who can advise you in your municipality, on your Board? See Resource 2 - General floor loading requirements Institutional memory In the last 30 years, have there been floods or fires in this facility? How many? What was the source? Where did it happen? How many collection objects were affected? Visual observation Water: Are there any water / drain pipes over this space? What is the approximate total length of these pipes? Are there bathrooms or sources of pressurized water (e.g. kitchens, mechanical rooms) directly above storage? Security: Are doors and windows secure and in good condition? Mould: Are there signs of mould on walls or in corners? Is the space consistently damp? Pests: Are there visible signs of pest infestations?
Smoke detector Heat detector Fire alarm system Monitored 24/7? Tested regularly? Portable extinguisher Automatic sprinkler system What type (dry / wet / pre-action)? Inspected regularly? Security Window and door contact switches Motion detectors Camera surveillance Alarm system Monitored 24/7? Assessment of major threats to the collection Proposed improvements / changes Advice from qualified professionals Contact your local fire department and ask them to visit your facility to recommend how you could reduce fire risks. If you have reason to question the structural integrity of your building or if you are concerned about the floor loading capacity (e.g. to support the installation of compact shelving or to be sure you can add further units), contact a structural engineer to determine what can or should be done. Perhaps you have access to people who can advise you in your municipality, on your Board? See Resource 2 - General floor loading requirements Institutional memory In the last 30 years, have there been floods or fires in this facility? How many? What was the source? Where did it happen? How many collection objects were affected? Visual observation Water: Are there any water / drain pipes over this space? What is the approximate total length of these pipes? Are there bathrooms or sources of pressurized water (e.g. kitchens, mechanical rooms) directly above storage? Security: Are doors and windows secure and in good condition? Mould: Are there signs of mould on walls or in corners? Is the space consistently damp? Pests: Are there visible signs of pest infestations?
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