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i; "al 2013 Annual Report Page 11 <br /> 6 Fire Prevention <br /> Saving lives and property by stopping fires before they start <br /> Inspections _ <br /> Our department conducts inspections across the city in commercial <br /> buildings for the purposes of fire prevention and life-safety readiness. <br /> Most of these inspections are done by our response crews, with the , <br /> more hazardous locations conducted by our three inspectors. When code ���� ' �4' <br /> discrepancies are found, inspectors follow up to ensure correction. �j ,.�I <br /> i, <br /> In 2013 Everett Fire inspected 2,504 businesses. Crews and inspectors aii, •• 41.1.01.4 <br /> interact with business personnel in a manner that is respectful of the . <br /> business operation and also conveys the importance and benefits of fire — - <br /> safety. <br /> 1 <br /> Plans Review <br /> Our staff reviews all new construction plans for compliance with fire code requirements. In 2013, our department <br /> assisted in plans review and inspection of 12 new buildings, 92 commercial remodels, and 10 private homes <br /> that incorporated sprinkler systems. Boeing, the city's largest employer, built two new buildings and completed 31 <br /> remodels.This alone involved 267 job-site inspections. <br /> Looking ahead,we're already working on the 777X wing building plan review, ensuring a quick turnaround for that <br /> project. In addition,there are several large-scale projects shaping up in the downtown area which will change the <br /> landscape and bring a more modern mix of buildings to the neighborhood. <br /> Fire Investigations , <br /> Causes of Investigated Fires Everett Fire investigated 53 incidents ranging from cooking fires to <br /> arson.The work is difficult when the evidence of a fire's cause is largely <br /> Intentionally Set destroyed in the fire itself, leaving only the differing intensities of damage <br /> 19 and smoke residue as starting points for an investigation. <br /> 36% <br /> The purpose of fire investigations is to educate the public about a fire's <br /> origin in order to prevent similar fires, and to provide an accurate account <br /> of what happened. If criminal activity was involved, prosecution is based <br /> Accidental Undetermined <br /> 24 10 on the investigative evidence gathered. 1 <br /> 45% 19% <br /> 4 <br /> 2013 Fires by type <br /> 4 <br /> Residential 85 <br /> 4 <br /> ^rt Commercial 15 <br /> Vehicle 51 4 <br /> ?t"" ' Brush 41 <br /> -" IDumpster/Rubbish 73 <br /> 4 <br /> I Other 98 <br /> 4 <br /> False Alarms 702 4 <br />