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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1685_001CANNABIS 1{1 NC,00M This is the written Security Plan for Cannabis Kingdom ("We", "Us", "Our", "Applicant"). This plan addresses and meets the application requirements of the City of Lake Elsinore ("City"). Cannabis Kingdom's security policies and procedures are designed to ensure the preparedness, protection, and preservation of all people and property, both tangible and intangible, at Cannabis Kingdom's retail facility. This document describes the general Cannabis Kingdom security standards and policies the Director of Security is required to implement, as a condition of employment and serves as a checklist for the Director of Security to verify security measures are performed correctly, at all times, and on an ongoing basis. We understand that security is of paramount importance. We are keenly aware of the added security challenges that a business of this nature faces, and we have taken extensive measures to have professionally -vetted policies, procedures, and systems in place to provide comprehensive protection, not only for our physical plant and inventory, but also for our employees and patients. Our security will meet or exceed the City's requirements set forth. Protecting the physical safety of employees, preventing access to the facility by unauthorized persons, and preventing theft or loss of cannabis and cannabis products are central to the duties of the Director of Security and central to the overall mission of Cannabis Kingdom. This will be accomplished in part by using Cannabis Kingdom employee badges as proximity cards, in addition to means of identification. Proximity cards will allow access to the premises, while certain authorized employees will have greater access privileges to secure limited -access areas, such as the security room and rooms containing cannabis, cannabis products, and cash. Other general employees, such as retail sales employees, will have limited access privileges that restrict them to the retail area during business hours. Any detected unauthorized entry will immediately be reported to the Security Department and the off-site Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) monitoring center. It will then be determined if local law enforcement needs to be notified of the unauthorized entry. All incidences of unauthorized entry will be documented, retained in Cannabis Kingdom records, and made available upon request to the Bureau. The Director of Security will work with the facility maintenance crew to install security cameras to monitor and record 24 hours a day all areas of the retail facility including all entrances and exits, recording both indoor and outdoor vantage points. All outdoor lighting used for security purposes will be shielded and downward facing. The Director of Security, in addition to ensuring all procedures are implemented, will verify security procedures are effective by collaborating with applicable managers, facility maintenance crew members, alarm company representatives, and other security personnel. The Director will also perform testing and maintenance checks on all equipment used. All security personnel hired or contracted for by Cannabis Kingdom will CANNABIS comply with Chapters 11.4 and 11.5 of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code. All of Cannabis Kingdom's Security Standard Operating Procedures will ensure the facility is compliant with the rules set forth by the Bureau of Cannabis Control ("the Bureau") and all applicable state and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and other requirements. Policy Citations. CCR 16-42-15043 (2019); CCR 16-42-1 5044(d)(5) (2019); CCR 16 42-15046 (2019); CCR 16-42-1 5045(x)(2019); CCR 16-42-1 50440 (2019). The Retail Manager, under the discretion of the Director of Security, will ensure these tasks are performed by store employees at all times while engaging in commercial cannabis activity at Cannabis Kingdom's retail facility. Cannabis Kingdom's general corporate policies and procedures for employees will, at a minimum, reflect the following security objectives: • Deterrence • Delay • Denial • Detection • Defense Verification of identity, age, and eligibility to purchase cannabis goods is a mandatory prerequisite for access to Cannabis Kingdom's retail facility. Adult use cannabis may only be sold to individuals who are at least 21 years old. Medicinal cannabis shall only be sold to individuals who are at least 18 years old and possess a valid physician's recommendation, identification card, or a primary caregiver. In order to ensure secure and compliant operations, the Retail Manager will ensure that all employees, customers, patients, and caregivers are abiding by purchasing limits as required by the Bureau. By following the aforementioned security objectives, Cannabis Kingdom will be able to: • Control and safeguard access to certain areas where cannabis goods will be sold; • Prohibit the diversion of cannabis goods; • Prevent the distribution of cannabis goods across state lines; and • Ensure the safety of everyone within Cannabis Kingdom's retail facility. Additionally, the Retail Manager, in coordination with the Director of Security, will ensure the following standard security requirements are being met: • At each point-of-sale location, cameras are placed in a way that they are constantly recording the facial features of patients, caregivers, and employees with sufficient clarity; • All entrances and exits to the center are recorded from both indoor and outdoor vantage points; The facility is being continually monitored; An alarm system is installed and properly working; • All doors into and within the center are equipped with the proper access control; and The facility is continuously recorded 24 hours a day. These procedures will be implemented in conjunction with the procedures outlined in the following SOPs: Customer Access Control; Facility Access Control; and Checking Camera Coverage and Placement. Policy Citation(s): CCR 16-42 3 5402 (2019); CCR 16-42-3 5404(a) (2019). Facility Access Access control to the licensed premises and its limited -access areas is one key component of Cannabis Kingdom's mission of complete and comprehensive security of the retail facility. In order to achieve thorough access control, Cannabis Kingdom will install a commercially viable, up-to-date security system to prevent and detect diversion, theft, or loss of cannabis and cannabis products, or unauthorized access to the facility. For doors into limited -access areas and all entries and exits into the licensed premises, Cannabis Kingdom will use Underwriter's Lab (UL) approved locks and lock cylinders, which are burglary resistant, non-residential, and commercial -grade. All facility windows will be of reinforced glass and will be tinted, in addition to being monitored by the facility's central alarm system. Employee proximity cards, access codes, and other access hardware credentials will be distributed on a limited and individual basis to pre - authorized essential Cannabis Kingdom personnel. The Director of Security will ensure the Access Control System at the retail facility allows for programming or uploading individual user permissions and allowed entry times, as well as operations -specific information including retail employee photos. Access to the facility will be limited to Cannabis Kingdom employees, consumers, and authorized visitors as defined in the rules set forth by the Bureau, including authorized representatives of the Bureau and other government officials when necessary to perform their official duties. The Director of Security will also ensure that the Access Control System monitors and records: 1. The identity of all employees or visitors entering and exiting the facility; 2. All keycard entry and exit activity, including dates and times; 3. Lengths of time in specific areas; 4. Any unauthorized attempts to access. Policy Citations: CCR 16-42-15046 (2019); CCR 16-42-1 5044(d) (2019). Employee Access When entering the facility or any of its limited -access areas, Cannabis Kingdom's employees must open the entrance door using their assigned credentials. Only one employee may pass through any given door when entering. The door will securely shut behind them before the next employee may enter. Upon exiting any door, one employee may open the door and others may follow out as long as they swipe their keycard as they exit. Entry into limited -access areas is only possible by use of a valid keycard with the appropriate permissions. Employee keycards, access codes, and other access hardware credentials will be distributed on a limited and individual basis to pre -authorized essential Cannabis Kingdom personnel. Cannabis Kingdom and its employees are prohibited from accepting any form of consideration or compensation for permitting an individual to enter the retail facility's limited -access areas. Cannabis Kingdom will have an Employee Access Control Log to document and monitor all employees and their facility access allowances. These tasks are specific to Cannabis Kingdom employees. Cannabis Kingdom's Visitor Access Control is to be referenced when allowing visitors on the premises and Cannabis Kingdom's Customer Access Control is to be referenced when allowing customers on the premises. Policy Citation(s): CCR 16-42-3 5042(a) (2019); CCR 16-42-3 5042(e) (2019). Visitor Access Access to limited -access areas (LAAs) within Cannabis Kingdom's facility is restricted to authorized individuals who have been granted appropriate access permissions; however, non-employee individuals who are conducting business that requires access to the LAA, known as "authorized individuals" may be granted limited and supervised access on a case-by-case basis. All visitors are to complete an entry in the Visitor Access Log. The Visitor Access Log will include entries for: • The name of the visitor; • The company the visitor works for; • The reason the individual entered the LAA; • The date; and • The times the visitor entered and exited the LAA. The log will be retained in Cannabis Kingdom'S records and made available to the Bureau upon request. Patients, caregivers, or adult -consumers who are visiting Cannabis Kingdom to make product purchases in the retail area do not qualify as authorized individuals. Everyone seeking to access the LAAs of the Cannabis Kingdom's facility must be 21 years of age or older. Acceptable forms of government -issued ID include: A valid driver's license or state ID card; A valid ID card issued to a member of the Armed Forces that includes a date of birth and a photo of the person; A valid passport issued by the U.S. or by a foreign government. Anyone not employed by Cannabis Kingdom and authorized to access an LAA will be escorted by an authorized Cannabis Kingdom employee at all times while within the LAA. Only employees with assigned permissions to the LAA may escort the visitor(s). In the event that there are multiple visitors visiting the facility at the same time, make sure that no more than five visitors are escorted by each employee. There will be signs posted at the entrance of all facility LAAs stating: THESE PREMISES ARE UNDER CONSTANT VIDEO SURVEILLANCE. NO ONE UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS PERMITTED TO ENTER. Policy Citations: CCR 16-42-15031 (2019); CCR 16-42-1 5400(a) (2019). CCR 16-42-1 5042 (2019). Video Surveillance System The surveillance system and all surveillance system capabilities and features described will operate 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Cannabis Kingdom's video surveillance system will capture clear video recordings of all activity occurring inside and outside of the entire Facility at a minimum of 15 frames per second. Efforts will be taken to eliminate all backlighting and obstructions so that images will be clear at all times and in all areas. Cannabis Kingdom's video surveillance system is designed to enable clear and certain identification of any person entering or exiting the Facility, which will be appropriate for the normal lighting conditions of the area under surveillance. All camera feeds are recorded digitally with clear and accurate date and time stamps embedded on the video. Time will be measured in accordance with the United States National Institute Standards and Technology Standards. Cannabis Kingdom's video surveillance system will receive proper testing, maintenance, and monitoring. It is the responsibility of Cannabis Kingdom's Director of Security to ensure clear, certain, and continuous recording and surveillance of all activities conducted inside and outside of Cannabis Kingdom's licensed premises. Cannabis Kingdom will store video surveillance recordings for at least 90 days on physical media or a storage device in addition to a secure cloud storage system. The secure cloud storage system will be access -restricted through highly confidential login credentials and passwords. 4W CANNABIS Policy Citations: CCR 16-42-150446) (2019); CCR 16-42-1 5044(k) (2019); CCR 16- 42-1 5044(1) (2019); CCR 16-42-1 5044(0 (2019). All monitoring equipment will be located in the Cannabis Kingdom's security room, a secure area within the licensed premises. The security room is protected by: • Commercial -grade, nonresidential door locks; • Automatic locking doors; • An electric door strike device; and • Biometric and/or electronic keycard access hardware. Cannabis Kingdom will keep and maintain surveillance system records and recordings at the facility on physical media or storage devices stored within locked server enclosures which are kept inside security room, and off-site at the offices of the Security Department. Access to the surveillance recording storage area containing the server enclosures is restricted to the Director of Security, or other authorized personnel escorted by the Director of Security. At least one security camera will be recording the security room access points at all times. The security room as well as the surveillance recording storage area within the security room will be made accessible to law enforcement, the Bureau, and any other parties requested by the Bureau. Copies of all records and recordings will be uploaded and stored on a secure cloud storage system. A second, independent security system will be used to protect Cannabis Kingdom's secure cloud storage system. The secure cloud storage system will be access -restricted through highly confidential login credentials and passwords. Cloud storage allows Cannabis Kingdom to securely store recordings that, if requested by the Bureau, can be accessed and provided to the Bureau, the relevant local jurisdiction, or any other state or local law enforcement agency on -demand. The Director of Security is responsible for immediately producing surveillance recordings that are to be shared with the Bureau when requested. The secure cloud storage system will be constantly monitored for unauthorized changes, and will comply with the rules set forth by the Bureau and all applicable state and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and other requirements. Surveillance recordings will be kept on the server(s) and the cloud for 90 days, at minimum. This SOP shall be instituted and followed in conjunction with the R -Video Surveillance System Overview and R -Alarm System SOPs. Policy Citations: CCR 16-42-15046 (2019); CCR 16-42-1 5044(g) (2019); CCR 16-42-1 5044(h) (2019); CCR 16-42-1 5044(1) (2019). The surveillance system and all surveillance system capabilities and features will operate continuously 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Cameras will not be installed in bathrooms or any other area where a legitimate expectation of privacy exists. Cameras will be calibrated and focused to maximize the quality of the recorded image. The Director of Security will ensure that: The surveillance system records areas under surveillance effectively, efficiently, and with a minimum camera resolution of 1280 X 720 pixels; )JV CANNABIS K ' iN , (CONI Surveillance cameras used to monitor Cannabis Kingdom's licensed premises will be equipped with a failure notification system that provides notification to Cannabis Kingdom of any interruption or failure of the video surveillance system or video surveillance system storage device; and The date and time is clearly and accurately displayed on all recorded images. Time is to be measured in accordance with the standards issued by the United States National Institute of Standards and Technology. The Director of Security will ensure that camera locations, direction of coverage, and camera numbers are accurately depicted on Cannabis Kingdom floor plans. Policy Citation(s): CCR 16-42-1 5044(a) (2019); CCR 16-42-1 5044(b) (2019); CCR 16- 42-1 5044(o (2019); CCR 16-42-150446) (2019); CCR 16-42-1 5044(k) (2019). Monitoring Cannabis Kingdom's video surveillance cameras will be monitored by trained technicians, in real time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at an off-site CCTV monitoring center. Cameras will also be monitored by in-house security personnel during normal business hours in the Security Room of the facility. This allows Cannabis Kingdom to react to an incident while it is happening and make a real difference in the outcome. Personnel monitoring the video surveillance systems from the Security Room or the off- site CCTV monitoring center will monitor for: • Unauthorized open doors; • Locked and unlocked doors; • Forced entries; and • Dangerous conditions. Additionally, third -party trained technicians and Cannabis Kingdom security personnel can dispatch service personnel, building representatives, security, or local authorities when needed and are not to alter any part of any recordings when monitoring. Cannabis Kingdom's Director of Security will also ensure that the video surveillance system is being properly monitored at all times and that cameras are recording continuously 24 hours a day at a minimum of 15 frames per second. Security personnel are responsible for performing the monitoring tasks. Information obtained through video monitoring will be used exclusively for safety, security, compliance with Cannabis Kingdom policy and for law enforcement purposes. Policy Citation: CCR 16-42-1 5044(0 (2019). Alarm System An alarm system that includes an assembly of equipment and devices arranged to signal the presence of a hazard requiring urgent attention and to which police are expected to respond, will be installed to safeguard Cannabis Kingdom's entire licensed facility, including all entrances, exits, and windows. A licensed, alarm company operator, or one or more of its registered alarm agents, will be used to install, maintain, monitor, and respond to the alarm system. The providers of the alarm system and monitoring services will be approved by the Bureau. Cannabis Kingdom will provide up- to-date contact information for the licensed alarm company operator to the Bureau, as well as all other information related to the alarm system, monitoring, and alarm activity upon request. This information will also be kept in Cannabis Kingdom's comprehensive Security Plan, in addition to other information regarding security at the facility. An access control system will electronically manage all areas of the licensed premises, as well as perimeter entrances and exits. Any unauthorized entry detected will immediately be reported to the Director of Security and the rest of the Cannabis Kingdom Security Department and the off-site CCTV monitoring center. The Bureau, local law enforcement, the Security Department, and any other relevant Cannabis Kingdom personnel will be notified anytime an alarm is triggered. If a panic alarm, a duress alarm, or a holdup alarm is triggered, law enforcement will be notified immediately to ensure hasty response. A written report outlining the breach of security will be submitted to the Bureau upon resolution. Any incidences of a power outage that results in a loss of security surveillance alarm capabilities will also be reported to the Bureau. The Bureau must also be informed of any intent to change Cannabis Kingdom's security alarm service provider. All alarm activations will be documented by Cannabis Kingdom in an Incident Log, including false alarm activations. Incident Logs, as well as any other security records will be retained in Cannabis Kingdom's business records for seven years. All records will be kept and maintained in the Security Room at the facility, and offsite over a network that provides on -demand access, commonly referred to as a "cloud". Policy Citations: CCR 16-42-1 5047(b) (2019); CCR 16-42-1 5047(c) (2019); CCR 16- 42-1 5036(a)(5) (2019); CCR 16-42-1 5037(a)(6) (2019); CCR 16-42-1 5044(h) (2019). Incident Assessment and Containment Incident response procedures will be conducted in accordance with the rules set forth by the Bureau and all applicable state and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and other requirements. These procedures can be found in the following Cannabis Kingdom standard operating procedures: Incident Response Training; and Reporting an Incident. Containment and corrective measures will be designed with the primary objectives of: • Minimizing harm; • Counteracting the immediate threat; • Preventing propagation or expansion of the incident; • Minimizing the actual and potential damage; Restricting knowledge of the incident to authorized employees; Preserving information relevant to the incident; Securing the environment; and • Restoring the environment to its normalized state. The Director of Security will determine the category and severity of the incident and determine the next best course of action. All discussions, decisions, and activities will be documented. Cannabis Kingdom will notify the Bureau of the following: If Cannabis Kingdom is unable to comply with any licensing requirements due to a disaster that caused the facility to close; and If the incident being assessed and contained resulted in any theft, burglary, diversion of cannabis goods or other criminal activity at Cannabis Kingdom. Policy Citations: CCR 16-42-1 5036(a)(2) (2019); CCR 16-42-1 5038(a) (2019). Larceny and Diversion It is essential that any and all details of any attempted theft or actual theft be kept strictly confidential and are not to be discussed with any other persons, so as not to interfere or compromise any internal investigation that may arise as a result of the incident. At the conclusion of the investigation, it will be the decision of management in conjunction with the Director of Security which details may be released as training material to prospective and current employees. The parties or individuals responsible in responding to internal larceny and diversion may include: • Cannabis Kingdom's management; • Cannabis Kingdom's retail employees; • Cannabis Kingdom's security personnel; and • Cannabis Kingdom's Director of Security. A Site Incident Report will be completed by security personnel and the Retail Manager, with the help of retail employees who witnessed the diversion or larceny. This report will be given to Cannabis Kingdom's Director of Security, who will relay the information to the Bureau and any other applicable agency within 24 hours of the incident and determine the security procedures to be taken moving forward. The report will be filed and maintained in Cannabis Kingdom's business records for seven years after the date of the incident and will be made available to the Bureau upon request. Cannabis Kingdom will have policies and procedures in place regarding training retail employees of security matters and preparing for the potential of larceny and diversion. C; These policies and procedures can be found in Cannabis Kingdom's Security Standard Operating Procedures. It is the responsibility of the Director of Security to assess and contain the incident, following the procedures outlined in Cannabis Kingdom's Incident Assessment and Containment SOP. Furthermore, it is the responsibility of the Director of Security to resolve and review the larceny and diversion incident, following the procedures outlined in Cannabis Kingdom's Incident Resolution and Review SOP. Policy Citations: CCR 16-42-1 5037(a)(6) (2019); CCR 16-42-1 5036(a)(2) (2019). Post -incident review is used at Cannabis Kingdom as an evaluation of incident assessment, containment, and response. These reviews can be used to identify and correct weaknesses within Cannabis Kingdom, as well as determine strengths and promote them. A post -incident review will be scheduled within 2 to 3 weeks of the incident's resolution and will involve: Appropriate personnel, which may include affected parties; Examination of the incident and all related activities and events; and Discussion on proposed changes to policy, processes, and safeguards. Questions to be considered when conducting a post -incident review: What can be learned from what happened? How does Cannabis Kingdom avoid repeating mistakes? How do you assess what is and is not working? What are the implications of the incident to Cannabis Kingdom or even the cannabis industry as a whole? Are program and plan revisions needed? The following information will be included, at a minimum, in the Post -Incident Report: A description of incident events with specific timelines; Employee(s) involved; Non -employees involved; Impact to affected parties; Discussions, decisions and assignments made; Any communications with the Bureau, in the form of a Notification Request Form, local licensing authorities, and local law enforcement; • Successful and unsuccessful activities; Notifications required or recommended; Steps taken for containment and resolution; Recommendations for prevention and remediation (short-term and long-term); Identification of policy and procedure gaps; Results of post -incident review; and Any necessary follow-up actions. It is the responsibility of the Director of Security to assess and contain an incident, following the procedures outlined in Cannabis Kingdom's Incident Assessment and Containment SOP. Furthermore, it is the responsibility of the Director of Security to be objective during this review. Policy Citation: CCR 16-42-1 5036(a)(5)(b) (2019). Security Guards Cannabis Kingdom's security personnel are, as a condition of their employment, responsible for responding to all complaints from both employees and customers at Cannabis Kingdom's retail facility. Cannabis Kingdom security personnel will: • Wear an assigned uniform; • Carry essential issued equipment during work hours; • Carry proper identification at all times; • Be prepared to identify themselves to any individual requesting identification; • Address individuals in a formal and respectful manner; • Unless engaged in an assigned task or assigned fixed -duty, make continuous patrols of the facility and surroundings, making sure that all secure access systems are properly functioning, and take immediate and appropriate action in the event of a malfunction; • Immediately respond to alarms and calls; • Immediately report and respond to any safety, electrical and fire hazards, or any other unusual activity that can potentially present a safety or security risk to the facility; and • Adhere to proper nondisclosure policies, and abide by the highest standards of confidentiality. Records Cannabis Kingdom is aware that required recordkeeping often involves the recording and storage of protected, confidential information. As such, Cannabis Kingdom will keep and maintain any protected information at the licensed premises on physical storage devices within locked server enclosures which are kept inside the security room. Access to the security room where protected information is contained is restricted to the Director of Security and other authorized personnel escorted by the Director of Security. At least one security camera will be recording the security room access points at all times. The security room as well as the surveillance recording storage area within the security room will be made accessible to law enforcement, the Bureau, or the local licensing authority. Copies of all protected information records will be uploaded and archived on a secure cloud storage system. The secure cloud storage system will be access -restricted 460, CANNABIS through highly confidential login credentials and passwords. Cloud storage allows Cannabis Kingdom to securely store protected information that, if requested by the Bureau, can be accessed and provided to the Department, the relevant local jurisdiction, or any other state or local law enforcement agency on -demand. The Director of Security is responsible for immediately producing records of protected information that are to be shared with the Bureau when requested. The secure cloud storage system will be constantly monitored for unauthorized changes, and will comply with the rules set forth by the Bureau and all applicable state and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and other requirements. All records relating to protected information must be retained for seven calendar years. These records are to be made available to the Bureau, local law enforcement agencies, or local licensing authorities upon request. 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Atlantic Blvd. PMB #360 Monterey Park, CA 91754 rob@robmothershed.net Re: Vert Lake Elsinore 31875 Corydon Street Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 APN 370-051-008 INITIAL COMMENTS Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on the above -referenced project located in the County of Riverside and City of Lake Elsinore, California. In accordance with our executed agreement, we have reviewed the currently proposed architectural plans dated February 14, 2020, as provided to us via email from your office. The following fire safety assessment is provided in accordance with City of Lake Elsinore regulations as well as Riverside County Fire Department adopted codes and standards for your use in permitting the above -referenced facility. In our review, we have used the following referenced documents as the basis for our comments, observations and recommendations: • The 2019 California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24) was published July 1, 2019, with an effective date of January 1, 2020 for all occupancies within the state of California. ■ The City of Lake Elsinore is required by California Building Standards Law, to enforce the 2019 California Building Standards Code. o Title 24, Part 2 California Building Code (CBC) o Title 24, Part 9 California Fire Code, (CFC) • National Fire Protection Association: o NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code o NFPA 1, Fire Code, Chapter 38 o NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinklers • City of Lake Elsinore Ordinance #2017-1383 Division 13, Part 2.5, commencing with Section 18901 of the Health and Safety Code. Quality -Driven • Cost -Effective • Committed to Success Email: ieffreYg1u1z @,gmail.cot • Phone: 949.466.8894 46 LUTZ � CONSULTING 2430 Vanderbilt Beach Road; Suite 108-602, Naples, Florida 34109 • City of Lake Elsinore Municipal Code: Title 17; Chapters 17.156, 15.56, 15.04 • Riverside County Fire Department: o Fire Code Adoption Ordinance: #2019-1419 o Policies and Requirements: ■ Riverside County Fire Department Technical Policy (TP) #16-004 Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Gas Enrichment Systems in Plant Growing (Husbandry) Applications ■ Riverside County Fire Department Technical Policy (TP) #16-005 Plant Processing and Extraction Facilities ■ Riverside County Fire Department Standard #07-01 Premises Identification in Owner's Statement of Intended Use The project, as we understand, consists of interior tenant improvements within one existing single - story building located in the located in the East Lake District of the City of Lake Elsinore General Plan. The City of Lake Elsinore has previously issued a Conditional Use Permit for this use at this location. Proposed site zoning is consistent with uses allowed in the Lake Elsinore Zoning Code for this zone. We understand the subject building was built in accordance with the California Building Code and legally permitted by the City of Lake Elsinore at the time of construction in 2005. The proposed uses of the new tenant improvement areas are office and retail distribution of cannabis and cannabis products. We note the proposed primary occupancy of the tenant improvements to be Group F, Division 1, with accessory uses proposed to be Groups B (Business) and S-1 (Storage). Total area of all planned improvements is proposed to be 5,602 square feet. The proposed tenant improvements are planned as type VB construction and in accordance with the 2019 California Building and Fire Codes as adopted by the City of Lake Elsinore. The existing building is built of non-combustible construction and rated type VB. The existing building is currently equipped with an automatic fire sprinkler system. Modifications to the existing system will be necessary to ensure proper sprinkler coverage. We recommend the installing contractor coordinate with, and submit shop drawings, to the Riverside County Fire Department for permit prior to installation. The subject site is provided with existing emergency vehicle access in accordance with Riverside �f County Fire Department guidelines from Corydon Street. A new Knox key box is proposed to be Quality -Driven • Cost -Effective • Committed to Success 2 Email: ieffreyalutz4gmail.com • Phone: 949.466.8894 46 LUTZ &ASSOCIATES CONSULTING 2430 Vanderbilt Beach Road; Suite 108-602, Naples, Florida 34109 installed at the front entrance to the dispensary near the front door. Installation and exact location should be closely coordinated with the City of Lake Elsinore Fire Department. No fire flow data has been provided to determine the adequacy of the existing fire hydrant versus required fire flow demand for the existing buildings. No on-site civil drawings have been provided for our review. In our review, we have analyzed hazards and risks associated with the proposed use in accordance with the above -referenced codes and standards and find the proposed improvements to be in substantial conformance with the above -referenced codes, standards and guidelines. We recommend that the notes attached to this report be added to the architectural plans for submittal to the City of Lake Elsinore. The attached Comprehensive Fire Safety Plan is provided in accordance with City of Lake Elsinore requirements for your use. Best Regards, ��Y- Lutz & Associates Consulting, LLC Jeffrey G. Lutz, Owner Attachment: Comprehensive Fire Safety Plan (2/14/2020) Quality -Driven • Cost -Effective • Committed to Success 3 Email: effre lutz frrvii.com • Phone: 949.466.8894 LUTZ CONSULTING 2430 Vanderbilt Beach Road; Suite 108-602, Naples, Florida 34109 City of Lake Elsinore Fire Department Notes 1. All new developments shall have access roadways to the project site as specified during the Development Plan Review or Building Plan Check. 2. Site access shall meet the Riverside County Fire Department construction standards for public or private streets. 3. All emergency vehicle access roadways shall be approved prior to combustible construction. 4. Emergency access roadways shall be of an approved all-weather paved surface and shall be certified as capable of supporting 75,000 pounds gross vehicle weight. 5. As a minimum, the first lift of paving shall be provided prior to delivery of combustible construction materials to the site. 6. Turns in access roadways shall be constructed with a minimum of 28 -foot inside turning radius. 7. All Fire Department emergency access roadways shall be maintained free from obstruction at all times. 8. Gates or other obstructions shall be approved by the Fire Department prior to installation. 9. All required fire hydrants shall be tested, accepted and placed in service prior to the delivery of any combustible construction materials. 10. At no time shall fire hydrants be blocked by building materials or equipment. 11. Should the water supply for the project be reduced or compromised, the Lake Elsinore Fire Department shall be notified immediately. 12. Building materials shall be stored on site in a manner and location approved by both the Fire and Building Departments. 13. Combustible scrap materials and scrap lumber shall be picked up on a daily basis, or more frequently, as required by the Fire Department. 14. Inspection requests must be made at least two working days in advance. 15. Inspection requests must include the site address, the type of inspection, the permit number(s) and an on-site contact phone number. 16. All welding, including arc welding, shall only be approved when there is a fire extinguisher or hose equipped with a suitable nozzle, able to reach all portions of the building or site and connected to a reliable water supply on the premises. 17. Asphalt kettles shall only be permitted when accompanied by at least one 20 B:C rated fire extinguisher within 30 feet of each kettle and one additional 20 B:C extinguisher on the roof being covered. 18. Open burning or salamanders are prohibited anywhere on the site during construction, alteration or demolition projects. 19. Production welding shall require a Fire Department permit and shall comply with 2019 CFC Chapter 26 and the Hot Works guideline. 20. Grading operations on or near wildland areas shall require a fire protection plan which addresses fire safety in wildland areas. Spark arrestors and fire extinguishers shall be required. Quality -Driven • Cost -Effective • Committed to Success 4 Email: Jeffreyqlufz(t_�7_�omail.com • Phone: 949.466.8894 � LUT ASSOCIATES CONSULTING 2430 Vanderbilt Beach Road; Suite 108-602, Naples, Florida 34109 21. Additional site-specific requirements may be made based on topography, distance, or other concerns, including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Quality -Driven • Cost -Effective • Committed to Success Email: ielfre r� 1utz(&,gined.com • Phone: 949.466.8894 LUTZ CONSULTING 2430 Vanderbilt Beach Road; Suite 108-602, Naples, Florida 34109 VIA ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION February 14, 2020 To: Rob Mothershed Architects 2168 S. Atlantic Blvd. PMB #360 Monterey Park, CA 91754 rob@robmothershed.net Re: Vert Lake Elsinore 31881 Corydon Street Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 APN 370-051-031 INITIAL COMMENTS Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on the above -referenced project located in the County of Riverside and City of Lake Elsinore, California. In accordance with our executed agreement, we have reviewed the currently proposed architectural plans dated February 14, 2020, as provided to us via email from your office. The following fire safety assessment is provided in accordance with City of Lake Elsinore regulations as well as Riverside County Fire Department adopted codes and standards for your use in permitting the above -referenced facility. In our review, we have used the following referenced documents as the basis for our comments, observations and recommendations: ■ The 2019 California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24) was published July 1, 2019, with an effective date of January 1, 2020 for all occupancies within the state of California. ■ The City of Lake Elsinore is required by California Building Standards Law to enforce the 2019 California Building Standards Code. o Title 24, Part 2 California Building Code (CBC) o Title 24, Part 9 California Fire Code, (CFC) • National Fire Protection Association: o NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code o NFPA 1, Fire Code, Chapter 38 o NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinklers • City of Lake Elsinore Ordinance #2017-1383 1 Division 13, Part 2.5, commencing with Section 18901 of the Health and Safety Code. Quality -Driven • Cost -Effective • Committed to Success Email. effre lutr mail.com • Phone: 949.466.8894 ,, LUTZ CONSULTING 2430 Vanderbilt Beach Road; Suite 108-602, Naples, Florida 34109 • City of Lake Elsinore Municipal Code: Title 17; Chapters 17.156, 15.56, 15.04 • Riverside County Fire Department: o Fire Code Adoption Ordinance: #2019-1419 o Policies and Requirements: ■ Riverside County Fire Department Technical Policy (TP) #16-004 Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Gas Enrichment Systems in Plant Growing (Husbandry) Applications ■ Riverside County Fire Department Technical Policy (TP) #16-005 Plant Processing and Extraction Facilities in Riverside County Fire Department Standard #07-01 Premises Identification ■ Owner's Statement of Intended Use The project, as we understand, consists of interior tenant improvements within one existing single - story building located in the located in the East Lake District of the City of Lake Elsinore General Plan. The City of Lake Elsinore has not previously issued a Conditional Use Permit for this use at this location. Proposed site zoning is consistent with uses allowed in the Lake Elsinore Zoning Code for this zone. We understand the subject building was built in accordance with the California Building Code and legally permitted by the City of Lake Elsinore at the time of construction in 2005. The proposed uses of the new tenant improvement areas are office and retail distribution of cannabis and cannabis products. We note the proposed primary occupancy of the proposed tenant improvements to be a Group M, with accessory uses to be Group B. Total area of all planned improvements is proposed to be 2,497 square feet. The proposed tenant improvements are planned as type VB construction and in accordance with the 2019 California Building and Fire Codes as adopted by the City of Lake Elsinore. The existing building is built of non-combustible construction and rated type VB. The existing building is currently equipped with an automatic fire sprinkler system. Modifications to the existing system will be necessary to ensure proper sprinkler coverage. We recommend the installing contractor coordinate with, and submit shop drawings, to the Riverside County Fire Department for permit prior to installation. The subject site is provided with existing emergency vehicle access in accordance with Riverside County Fire Department guidelines from Corydon Street. A new Knox key box is proposed to be Quality -Driven • Cost -Effective • Committed to Success 2 Email: jeffreyrlh+tze,gmail.com • Phone: 949.466.8894 46 LUTZ� CONSULTING 2430 Vanderbilt Beach Road; Suite 108-602, Naples, Florida 34109 installed at the front entrance to the dispensary near the front door. Installation and exact location should be closely coordinated with the City of Lake Elsinore Fire Department. No fire flow data has been provided to determine the adequacy of the existing fire hydrant versus required fire flow demand for the existing buildings. No on-site civil drawings have been provided for our review. In our review, we have analyzed hazards and risks associated with the proposed use in accordance with the above -referenced codes and standards and find the proposed improvements to be in substantial conformance with the above -referenced codes, standards and guidelines. We recommend that the notes attached to this report be added to the architectural plans for submittal to the City of Lake Elsinore. The attached Comprehensive Fire Safety Plan is provided in accordance with City of Lake Elsinore requirements for your use. Best Regards, 9"Y.zzle7tl_ Lutz & Associates Consulting, LLC Jeffrey G. Lutz, Owner Attachment: Comprehensive Fire Safety Plan (2/14/2020) Quality -Driven • Cost -Effective • Committed to Success Email: ieffieyglutz@an7ail.com • Phone: 949.466.8894 1J LUTZ�z CONSULTING 2430 Vanderbilt Beach Road; Suite 108-602, Naples, Florida 34109 City of Lake Elsinore Fire Department Notes 1. All new developments shall have access roadways to the project site as specified during the Development Plan Review or Building Plan Check. 2. Site access shall meet the Riverside County Fire Department construction standards for public or private streets. 3. All emergency vehicle access roadways shall be approved prior to combustible construction. 4. Emergency access roadways shall be of an approved all-weather paved surface and shall be certified as capable of supporting 75,000 pounds gross vehicle weight. 5. As a minimum, the first lift of paving shall be provided prior to delivery of combustible construction materials to the site. 6. Turns in access roadways shall be constructed with a minimum of 28 -foot inside turning radius. 7. All Fire Department emergency access roadways shall be maintained free from obstruction at all times. 8. Gates or other obstructions shall be approved by the Fire Department prior to installation. 9. All required fire hydrants shall be tested, accepted and placed in service prior to the delivery of any combustible construction materials. 10. At no time shall fire hydrants be blocked by building materials or equipment. 11. Should the water supply for the project be reduced or compromised, the Lake Elsinore Fire Department shall be notified immediately. 12. Building materials shall be stored on site in a manner and location approved by both the Fire and Building Departments. 13. Combustible scrap materials and scrap lumber shall be picked up on a daily basis, or more frequently, as required by the Fire Department. 14. Inspection requests must be made at least two working days in advance. 15. Inspection requests must include the site address, the type of inspection, the permit number(s) and an on-site contact phone number. 16. All welding, including arc welding, shall only be approved when there is a fire extinguisher or hose equipped with a suitable nozzle, able to reach all portions of the building or site and connected to a reliable water supply on the premises. 17. Asphalt kettles shall only be permitted when accompanied by at least one 20 B:C rated fire extinguisher within 30 feet of each kettle and one additional 20 B:C extinguisher on the roof being covered. 18. Open burning or salamanders are prohibited anywhere on the site during construction, alteration or demolition projects. 19. Production welding shall require a Fire Department permit and shall comply with 2019 CFC Chapter 26 and the Hot Works guideline. 20. Grading operations on or near wildland areas shall require a fire protection plan which addresses fire safety in wildland areas. Spark arrestors and fire extinguishers shall be required. Quality -Driven • Cost -Effective • Committed to Success 4 Email: jeffreyplut2 .gmad.com • Phone: 949.466.8894 LUTZ�z CONSULTING 2430 Vanderbilt Beach Road; Suite 108-602, Naples, Florida 34109 21. Additional site-specific requirements may be made based on topography, distance, or other concerns, including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Quality -Driven • Cost -Effective • Committed to Success Email: isffrezgLjtx@pma#.com • Phone: 949.466.8894 Abstract Comprehensive Fire Safety Plan Cannabis Manufacturing and Distribution 31875 Corydon Street Suite 120 Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 APN 370-051-008 ffrey G. Lutz February 14, 2020 Table of Contents Fire Safety and Suppression Plan.......................................................................... 2 Introduction.................................................................................................. ___ ... 2 PreventionMeasures............................................................................................ 2-9 Going Beyond Code Requirements.................................................. --, ............................. 3 Electrical and Inhalation Safety .................................. ,....................................... ........... 3 Electrical System Design........................................................................................... 3 ElectricalEquipment.........................................,...,,................................................, 3 EmployeeTraining........................................................... ................................... ,.... 4 Good Housekeeping and Site Maintenance., .............................................................. ........ 4 Signs and Notifications for Hazardous Materials................................................................... 5 1. Class A Combustibles....................................................................................... .. 2. Class B Combustibles...................................................................................... . .. 3. Fire Safety Training and Drills........................................................................ a. Training................................................................................................. b. Drills ............... 6 4. Emergency Response Plan................................................................................. 7 8 ServiceAreas of the Facility..............................................................................-----........ 8 5. Promulgation of Policies and Procedures............................................................... . 9 6. Clearly Marked Exits and Evacuation Routes........................................................... 7. Assigned Staff Roles and Training in Case of Evacuation .......................... 9 FireDetection and Suppression............................................................................ 9-12 FireAlarm................................................................................................................. 9 FireSprinklers...................................................... ..........., ........... , .............................. 10 FireExtinguishers...................................................................,..................................--- 10 MonitoringServices...............................................................................................----...... 11 Fire Evacuation Plan..................................................................................................... 11 Pre -Planning the Escape.......................................................................................... 11 Evacuating if There is a Fire or Fire Alarm.................................................................... 12 Checking Door and Avoiding Smoke Inhalation.............................................................. 12 Protecting Oneself if One Can't Escape........................................................................ 12 Standardization of Procedures............................................................................... 13 Exhibit A — Hazard and Risk Survey........................................................................ 14 Exhibit B — Fire Prevention Checklist....................................................................... 15 ExhibitC — Exits Checklist..................................................................................... 16 Exhibit D — Flammable and Combustible Material Checklist ....................................... 17 Fire Safetv Plan This is the comprehensive Fire Safety Plan for the Vert Lake Elsinore cannabis manufacturing and distribution facility located at 31875 Corydon Street, Suite 120, Lake Elsinore, California, 92350 (APN 370-051-008). This plan addresses and is intended to satisfy the application requirements of the City of Lake Elsinore Cannabis Program Rules and Regulations ("City"). Information contained in this plan is based on architectural drawings dated 02/14/2020 intended for City Planning approval only and not intended for construction. This plan is intended to satisfy the requirements set forth by the City of Lake Elsinore as part of the Commercial Cannabis application process. Invariably, as the business progresses, this plan may require modifications to achieve the intended results. All modifications should be submitted through the building permit process for approval by the City of Lake Elsinore. Introduction Lutz & Associates Consulting (LAC) recognizes that a prime motivation for regulating medical and recreational cannabis manufacturing and distribution facilities is to protect the peace, health, safety, and welfare of the community, patients, clients, and employees from fire and health hazards and the associated risk(s) involved with each. First responder safety is also a shared concern and a mutual benefit for following the tenets outlined in this plan. Among the hazards are electrical fires and chemical incidents. These hazards, if not abated properly, not only cause millions of dollars of property damage annually, but they also affect lives of everyone involved. Because of the complex nature of any cannabis manufacturing and distribution facility, LAC has developed a fire safety and protection plan adequate in all these occupancy categories. LAC has partnered with Rob Mothershed Architects to evaluate our buildings in crafting this comprehensive plan. In this plan LAC provides the details of the necessary measures for ensuring fire safety for all involved. Fire Prevention Safety Measures Critical components of fire prevention in a cannabis manufacturing, cultivation, dispensary facility that includes: • Complying with State and Local Fire Codes • Going Beyond Code Requirements Ensuring Electrical and Chemical Safety • Good Housekeeping and Site Maintenance Adequate Signs and Notification for Hazardous Materials Fire Safety Training and Drills Effective Emergency Response Plans State and Local Codes The Vert Lake Elsinore intends to comply with all applicable sections of the 2019 California Fire Code and all City of Lake Elsinore Fire Department and Riverside County Fire Department guidelines. The following 2 list of standards is intended to provide guidance for all involved and is no means a fully comprehensive list of all City, State or Federal laws and regulations that apply to this facility. In our review, we have used the following referenced documents as the basis for our comments, observations and recommendations: • The 2019 California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24) was published July 1, 2019, with an effective date of January 1, 2020 for all occupancies within the State of California. The City of Lake Elsinore is required by California Building Standards Law' to enforce the 2019 California Building Standards Code. Title 24, Part 2 California Building Code (CBC) • Title 24, Part 9 California Fire Code, (CFC) a National Fire Protection Association: NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code@ a NFPA 1, Fire Code@, Chapter 38 a NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems@ • City of Lake Elsinore Ordinance: 2017-1383 ■ City of Lake Elsinore Municipal Code: Title 17; Chapters 17.156, 15.56, 15.04 a Riverside County Fire Department: a Fire Code Adoption Ordinance: 2019-1419 • Policies and Requirements: • Riverside County Fire Department Technical Policy (TP) #16-004 Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Gas Enrichment Systems in Plant Growing (Husbandry) Applications • Riverside County Fire Department Technical Policy (TP) #16-005 Plant Processing and Extraction Facilities • Riverside County Fire Department Standard #07-01 Premises Identification • Owner's Statement of Intended Use Permit(s) Required (2019 Lake Elsinore Fire Code Section 105): I Division 13, Part 2.5, commencing with Section 18901 of the Health and Safety Code. 3 Going Above and Beyond Code Requirements High standards for fire safety will be developed to ensure that the facility has the means to provide the best mitigation in the event of an emergency once construction is complete. Developing these standards will involve: ■ Carrying out an assessment to identify possible dangers and risks. ■ Assessing who might be particularly at risk, such as disabled employees, or people who work with hazardous chemicals. Developing are appropriate protection measures for use and storage of flammable or explosive materials. ■ Creating and finalizing a plan to deal with foreseeable emergencies, and, Conducting follow-up fire risk assessments, including record keeping of assessment results, and requiring their regular periodic review by all employees. Electrical and Inhalation Safety LAC recognizes the importance of electrical safety as a key feature of an effective fire protection and will minimize workplace electrical hazards by specifying electrical equipment and designing electrical systems that conform to all the applicable electrical and fire codes for the City of Lake Elsinore. Vert Lake Elsinore will achieve optimal electrical safety for our facility in the following areas: A. Electrical Systems Design B. Electrical Equipment C. Employee Training A. Electrical System Design The electrical systems for the dispensary have been designed and constructed in accordance with the California Electric Code 2019, and includes the following general electrical safety features: Conductors are protected from overload by circuit breakers; feeders and branch circuits over 600 volts nominal will also have short-circuit protection. Only code -approved conductors and equipment are installed or used. Conductors are spliced or joined with suitable splicing devices. Electrical circuits and electrical equipment are grounded to protect employees against electrical shock, safeguard against fire, and protect against damage to electrical equipment. Grounded/grounding conductors of an electrical circuit will be marked, or color coded in a way that allows employees to identify and distinguish them from each other and from the other conductors in the circuit. B. Electrical Equipment The safety of equipment must always be assessed considering the following: ■ Whether electrical equipment has the manufacturer's name, trademark, or other descriptive marking by which the organization is responsible for the product may be identified, as well as markings indicating voltage, current, wattage, or other ratings. If not, the equipment will not be installed. • If parts of electrical equipment in ordinary operation produce arcs, sparks, flames, or molten metal: all electrical equipment with these attributes, will be enclosed or separated and isolated from all combustible material. 4 • Whether electrical insulation is adequate. When staff ascertains that insulation is not adequate, appropriate adjustments and replacements will be made. • When the heating effects are of equipment operation under conditions of use, Qualified staff will perform initial and periodic tests to determine the heat effects on electrical equipment. Equipment not meeting safety requirements will be replaced or repaired. • Whether the equipment classification by type, size, voltage, and current capacity is appropriate for the equipment's intended use. C. Employee Training Vert Lake Elsinore will train all employees on safe procedures for working with or near electricity. Employees will know that smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere in the facility. They will be made aware of the locations of breakers and boxes, and of the location of emergency phones, panic buttons, and the appropriate procedures for using these devices. They will be trained to mind the following electrical safety guidelines: • Tools, power cords, and electrical fittings are to be inspected for damage or wear prior to each use. Employees are not to use damaged equipment and must make sure worn wires are replaced. • Employees are to tape cords to walls or floors when necessary for safe working conditions. • Employees are not to use cords around exposed nails and staples as they can damage the cords and result in fire and shock hazards. • Employees are to use cords or equipment only at the level of amperage or wattage for which they are rated. • When working with or near electricity or power lines, employees are not to use non -wood ladders or other ladders made of conductive materials. ■ Employees are not to use extension cords as substitutes for wiring improvements. • Employees are to use only approved extension cords [i.e., those with the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) or Factory Mutual (FM) label]. • Access to circuit breakers or fuse boxes is not to be blocked at any time. • Outlets or cords that have exposed wiring are not to be used. • Power tools are not to be used with the guards removed. Power cords are to be kept away from heat, water, and oil to prevent damage to insulation or shock. • Power cords are to be kept clear of tools during use. Good Housekeeping and Site Maintenance A responsible fire prevention plan includes good housekeeping procedures and maintenance of fire systems. The site will always be kept clean to prevent accumulation of waste, trash, and debris and minimize potential hazards. Waste, trash and debris will be disposed of on a regular basis in a safe, acceptable manner, and in accordance with applicable laws and ordinances. Fire control systems will be routinely checked and maintained. Specifically, to limit the risk of fires, Vert Lake Elsinore intends to follow the procedures recommended by OSCHON in their public report to the Division of Workers' Compensation, which requires employees to: Minimize the storage of combustible materials. ■ Make sure that doors, hallways, stairs, and other exit routes are kept free of obstructions. Dispose of combustible waste in covered, airtight, metal containers. Use and store flammable materials in well -ventilated areas away from ignition sources. • Use only nonflammable cleaning products. Keep incompatible (i.e., chemically reactive) substances away from each other. Perform "hot work" (i.e., welding or working with an open flame or other ignition sources) in controlled and well -ventilated areas. • Keep equipment in good working order (i.e., inspect electrical wiring and appliances regularly and keep motors and machine tools free of dust and grease); • Ensure that heating units are safeguarded. • Report all gas leaks immediately. • Repair and clean up flammable liquid leaks immediately. • Keep work areas free of dust, lint, sawdust, scraps, and similar material. • Not rely on extension cords if wiring improvements are needed and take care not to overload circuits with multiple pieces of equipment. • Ensure that required hot work permits are obtained. • Turn off electrical equipment when not in use. To ensure proper functionality of our fire control systems, Vert Lake Elsinore will ensure that equipment is maintained according to the manufacturers' specifications and according to local, state, and national requirements. Vert Lake Elsinore will only allow properly trained individuals to perform maintenance work. Some of the items that will be subject to a schedule of routine maintenance and regular inspection are: • Equipment installed to detect fuel leaks, to control heating, and to control pressurized systems. • Portable fire extinguishers, automatic sprinkler systems, and fixed extinguishing systems. • Detection systems for smoke, heat, or flame. • Fire alarm systems. • Emergency backup systems and the equipment they support. Signs and Notification for Hazardous Materials Vert Lake Elsinore will comply with applicable local and state requirements regarding the posting of signs identifying the presence of hazardous materials on the facility site. This will include the posting of NFPA diamond signs used by emergency personnel to quickly and easily identify the risks posed by nearby hazardous materials. In addition, Vert Lake Elsinore will comply with applicable local and state regulations regarding the notification of appropriate agencies in the event of release or threatened release of hazardous material into the workplace or environment. This includes providing all state, city, or county fire or public health or safety personnel and emergency rescue personnel with access to the facility as necessary to mitigate the emergency. Vert Lake Elsinore shall regularly evaluate the presence of combustible materials. We recognize that certain types of substances can ignite at relatively low temperatures. To identify these types of substances and safe procedures for handling them, the following classification and handling procedures of flammable and combustible materials was obtained from OSCHON and will be a required part of employee training: 1. Class A Combustibles These include common combustible materials (wood, paper, cloth, rubber, and plastics) that can act as fuel and are found in non -specialized areas such as offices. Rules to handle Class A combustibles safely: • Dispose of waste daily. • Keep trash in metal -lined receptacles with tight -fitting covers (metal wastebaskets that are emptied every day do not need to be covered). • Keep work areas clean and free of fuel paths that could allow a fire to spread. • Keep combustibles away from accidental ignition sources, such as hot plates, soldering irons, or other heat- or spark -producing devices. • Store paper stock in metal cabinets. • Store rags in metal bins with self-closing lids. • Do not order excessive amounts of combustibles. • Make frequent inspections to anticipate fires before they start. 2. Class B Combustibles These include flammable and combustible liquids (oils, greases, tars, oil-based paints, and lacquers), flammable gases, and flammable aerosols. Rules to handle Class B combustibles safely: • Use only approved pumps, taking suction from the top, to dispense liquids from tanks, drums, barrels, or similar containers (or use approved self-closing valves or faucets); • Do not dispense Class B flammable liquids into containers unless the nozzle and container are electrically interconnected by contact or by a bonding wire. Either the tank or container must be grounded. Store, handle, and use Class B combustibles only in approved locations where vapors are prevented from reaching ignition sources such as heating or electric equipment, open flames, or mechanical or electric sparks — See attachments. Do not use a flammable liquid as a cleaning agent inside a building (the only exception is in a closed machine approved for cleaning with flammable liquids). • Do not use, handle, or store Class B combustibles near exits, stairs, or any other areas normally used as exits. Do not weld, cut, or grind near Class B combustibles. • Do not use unsafe electrical appliances or equipment near Class B combustibles. • Do not generate heat, allow an open flame, or smoke near Class B combustibles. • Know the location of and how to use the nearest portable fire extinguisher rated for Class B fire. 3. Fire Safety Training and Drills Vert Lake Elsinore will ensure that employees have the full benefit of receiving training upon hire, with regular refresher training throughout their employment. Random drills conducted at least twice a year will give employees the opportunity to practice protocols and allow us to assess the effectiveness of their training. Training One goal of training is to make sure employees understand the structural safeguards that are built into our facility, so they can rely on them appropriately and know if they are obstructed or malfunctioning. This means making sure employees: ➢ Are aware of the emergency exits and the location and types of fire extinguishers. ➢ Are aware of the fixed fire extinguishing systems at the facility and understand how these systems are designed to operate in a fire emergency. ➢ Are aware of the emergency lighting system and how it is supposed to work. ➢ Are familiar with the alarm system, knowing how to operate it, including methods of voice communication and activating sound signals such as bells, whistles, and horns; and ➢ Know the evacuation plan, including exit routes from building, the correct procedures to follow, locations of exit signs, and the meaning of different evacuation signals they may hear. All employees will know: ➢ How to raise the alarm if there is fire. ➢ How to contact the fire department. FA ➢ How to use fire -fighting equipment, including portable fire extinguishers. ➢ That exits are to remain clear of obstructions and that fire doors are to be unblocked and are not to be locked when employees are inside. Evacuation plans will identify three employees per floor who will serve as floor wardens. Floor wardens are the go -to people during an emergency that will provide direction to the rest of the staff. Floor wardens receive special training on the execution of their functions. Evacuation plans will also specify a) who stays behind to shut down critical facility equipment and b) how these individuals are to be evacuated. Every employee will be briefed on the fire hazards specific to his or her individual job and on general matters such as: Proper handling and packaging of flammable waste. Housekeeping procedures for storage and cleanup of flammable materials and flammable waste. Proper cleaning and maintenance of heat producing equipment and storage of flammables away from this equipment. All employees will receive instruction on the general evacuation procedures: How and where to assemble and whom to report to. This is critical in order to be able to account for all employees. How to evacuate disabled employees. Drills Vert Lake Elsinore will conduct fire drills twice a year to assess everyone's fire emergency preparedness. Vert Lake Elsinore management will periodically test employees on their knowledge of fire safety matters within the facility. All employees are required to participate in fire drills to test their knowledge in practice. In case they do not implement emergency procedures properly, employees will be required to review procedures and attend additional training and drill exercises. Results of fire drills are recorded in Vert Lake Elsinore fire log, utilizing a checklist that evaluates the following items: Communication o Was the fire alarm clearly heard in all areas? o Was the public-address system clearly heard in all areas? o Fire Department notified? o Security notified? Evacuation Team Personnel o Did Floor Wardens report to respective stations? o Did Floor Wardens carry out all assigned duties (building search, head count, etc.) Containment of Fire o Were all doors closed but not locked? o Was a fire extinguisher taken to the location of the fire? Evacuation o Were corridors and exits found clear of obstructions? o Did the evacuation proceed in a smooth and orderly manner? o Did visitors to the building take part in the drill? o Was a status report given after relocation? Utilities o Were electrical appliances turned off? o Emergency lights left on? o Was ventilating system shut down? RecordsNaluables o Were important documents/cash, etc. secured or prepared for removal? 4. Emergency Response Plan In addition to fire safety, LAC recognizes the importance of having an integrated emergency response plan that will include the following elements Identification of the most common types of emergencies (bomb threats, fire and explosions, hazardous materials release, suspicious package, earthquakes, utility outage, gunfire, death or serious injury, workplace violence, hostage situation). Definition of the leadership structure for the facility in the event of an emergency. Emergency leadership roles and protocols (i.e. floor wardens and responsible persons); Identification of command centers. Classification of the severity of each emergency. General instructions for responding to each of the emergency types defined by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); and General evacuation instructions. Service Areas of the Facility In addition to the foregoing, further fire safety measures must be adopted in the public service areas that will be frequented by clients or public: • Promulgation of a strict no -smoking policy and other fire prevention rules to all members. • Clearly marked and illuminated exits and evacuation routes; and • A dispensary staff trained and routinely drilled in the proper procedures to evacuate members. 5. Promulgation of Policies and Procedures Explanation of fire prevention rules and emergency response procedures will be included in every patient's intake and be part of the new members' orientation. This will include familiarizing clients and recreational -adult use clients with the location of fire exists, routes of evacuation, sound of fire alarms, assembly points, and basic procedures to follow. Patients and recreational -adult use clients will be advised that there will be no smoking permitted anywhere in the dispensary and that members may not bring hazardous or flammable materials into the dispensary. 6 6. Clearly Marked Exits and Evacuation Routes Evacuation routes will be clearly indicated at intake and mapped in diagram form on well -displayed signs throughout the facility, as well as marked by required signage and illuminated exit signs. 7. Assigned Staff Roles and Training in Case of Evacuation Staff will be trained in procedures to evacuate clients in all possible circumstances and scenarios, and periodic fire drills will test the effectiveness of these procedures. At all times there will be an on -duty staff member who will have responsibility for ensuring that all visitors have been evacuated in the event of an emergency. The visitor check-in list will be used for this purpose. A second on -duty staff member will be responsible for conducting clients to the emergency assembly area and staying with them throughout the emergency. On -duty staff member will have responsibility for advising patients and recreational -adult use clients on appropriate behaviors during evacuation and will normally be trained in first aid. Fire Suppression Vert Lake Elsinore will employ many techniques to mitigate and control fires if they occur. Smart mitigation techniques limit fire damage and conserve the resources of the Riverside County Fire Department by reducing the number of incidents that require response by firefighters. These mitigation techniques include the following: Fire Alarms Fire Sprinklers • Fire Extinguishers • Monitoring Services • Smoke Detectors throughout the facility and restrooms Fire Evacuation Plan Fire Alarm Fire alarm system is not required for this occupancy. Fire Sprinklers Fire sprinklers are existing within the building. Tenant improvements will necessitate modification of the fire sprinkler coverage. Plans for the modifications should be submitted to the Riverside County Fire Department for plan check and permit prior to installation. Fire Extinguishers Fire extinguishers are a necessary tool in controlling fires prior to the arrival of emergency personnel. Vert Lake Elsinore intends on installing both fixed and portable extinguishers in key locations throughout the facility. The location of these extinguishers depends largely on the type of extinguisher. Fire extinguishers are divided into four basic categories, based on different types of fires. Each fire extinguisher also has a numerical rating that serves as a guide for fire the extinguisher can handle. The higher the number, the more fire -fighting power the fire extinguisher has. The four categories of fire extinguisher are as follows. o Class A extinguishers are for ordinary combustible materials such as paper, wood, cardboard, and most plastics. The numerical rating on these types of extinguishers indicates the amount of water it holds and the amount of fire it can extinguish. E o Class B fires involve flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline, kerosene, grease and oil. The numerical rating for class B extinguishers indicates the approximate number of square feet of fire it can extinguish. o Class C fires involve electrical equipment, such as appliances, wiring, circuit breakers and outlets. Class C extinguishers do not have a numerical rating. The C classification means the extinguishing agent is non-conductive. o Class D fire extinguishers are commonly found in a chemical laboratory. They are for fires that involve combustible metals, such as magnesium, titanium, potassium, and sodium. These types of extinguishers also have no numerical rating, nor are they given a multi-purpose rating—they are designed for class D fires only. For fires involving a combination of these classifications, a fire extinguisher with ABC ratings must be used. This is the multipurpose dry chemical extinguisher. The ABC type is filled with monoammonium phosphate, a yellow powder that leaves a sticky residue that may be damaging to electrical appliances such as a computer. Based on Vert Lake Elsinore's operations, fire extinguishers at the proposed facility will be the Class A, B, and C fire extinguishers. Both fitted and portable fire extinguishers will be in accordance with National Fire Protection Association 10 (NFPA) and Riverside County Fire Department requirements. Monitoring Services Monitoring system is not required for this occupancy. The existing building is monitored and includes the space intended for occupancy. Fire Evacuation Plan Vert Lake Elsinore recognizes that the safe, orderly and prompt evacuation of our employees, patients, and any other building occupants depends not only on having the physical safety features of the building, such as fire extinguishers and fire alarms, in operating condition, but also on having an operational emergency evacuation plan. The cooperation and participation of every building occupant is essential. Every employee has an individual responsibility to know how to accomplish the evacuation when the fire alarm device sounds or when directed by a public authority or management representative. Vert Lake Elsinore's Fire Evacuation Plan consists of the following: Pre -Planning the Escape • The locations of fire alarm pull boxes will be clearly identified and all employees and patients will be made aware of them during their initial new employee or patient orientation and again in periodic refresher reviews and drills. • Exits will be checked routinely to ensure there are always at least two unobstructed pathways out. • The fire exits will be checked routinely to make sure they are usable. • Periodic fire drills will be enacted to ensure patients and employees learn the sound of the building's fire alarm. • Emergency telephone numbers will be posted near all telephones. Telephones will be located strategically throughout the building. A minimum of 4 telephones will be provided. • Fire evacuation exit diagrams will be posted throughout the building. Exits will be clearly marked. Evacuating If There Is A Fire or Fire Alarm When an employee discovers a fire or smoke condition, he/she must sound the building alarm by activating the nearest pull station and make a follow-up call to 911. Red emergency telephones will be located strategically throughout the facility to ensure that employees have easy access to calling 911. • Whenever the fire alarm is sounded, all employees must leave immediately. Employees must not assume the fire alarm is false or a test and wait to see what others do. In a fire, seconds count. • Each employee must try to help others, if he/she can do so safely. • Unless unusual conditions dictate otherwise, all employees must use the nearest stairway as this is the best evacuation route to the nearest exit. • When leaving, each employee must close (not lock) the door behind himself or herself. If the door locks automatically, he/she shall take his/her key with him/her in case he/she needs to get back in for refuge. • Once outside, he/she shall meet at his/her assembly point and take a head count to make sure everyone is out and accounted for. He/she must never attempt to re-enter the building to search for someone missing; he/she should let fire or police officials know. • There will be 2 floor wardens who will be responsible for alerting employees during their training of the assembly point, and in an actual emergency they will be responsible for taking a head count to ensure everyone is accounted for once outside of the building. These individuals will serve as the main contact for emergency training and drills. Additionally, floor wardens will be provided a neon vest to wear so that they can be easily identified. Checking the Doors and Avoiding Smoke Inhalation • Before opening a door, each employee should make sure there is no fire on the other side by using the back of his/her hand to touch the door, doorknob, or door frame. • If the door, doorknob, or door frame feels hot, the door shall not be opened, as there is probably fire on the other side. If the door, door- knob, or door frame feels cool, the door should be opened slowly, and the employee shall leave the area and close the door behind them. • Stay low when there is smoke. • If an employee encounters smoke while escaping, he/she should crawl or get as low as they can, since the cleanest air will be within 1 to 2 feet from the floor. If the main exit is blocked by fire or smoke, the employee should use their alternate route. If this is not feasible, the employee shall go to the safest location and wait for rescue. Protecting Oneself If One Can't Escape • He/she must close all doors between himself/herself and the fire. • All cracks around doors must be sealed with cloth to keep the smoke out. • He/she must call 911 to notify emergency personnel of his/her location. Standardization of Procedures Standardization of procedures is the only way to ensure accountability and comprehensive preparedness. Accordingly, LAC has developed a set of standardized forms and checklists to ensure that safety procedures are correctly implemented and followed. These standard procedures will be present in the employee manual and the employees will be required to sign a form to show they have reviewed and understand these standard procedures. We provide a sample of these safety -procedure forms and checklists in the Exhibits to this Fire Safety Plan: • Hazard and Risk Survey — Exhibit A • General Fire Prevention Checklist — Exhibit B 12 Exits Checklist — Exhibit C • Flammable and Combustible Material Checklist — Exhibit D 13 Exhibit A — Hazard and Risk Survey Type of Location Hazard Fire Chemical Spill Earthquake To be Completed owner Emergency I Risk Level Required PPE Actions 14 Exhibit B - Fire Prevention Checklist Use this checklist to ensure fire prevention measures conform to the general fire prevention requirements found in OSHA standards. Is the local fire department acquainted with your facility, its location, and specific hazards? If you have a fire alarm system, is it tested at least annually? If you have interior standpipes and valves, are they inspected regularly? If you have outside private fire hydrants, are they on a routine preventive maintenance schedule and flushed at least once a year? Are fire doors and shutters in good operating condition? Are fire doors and shutters unobstructed and protected against obstructions, including their counterweights? Are automatic sprinkler system water control valves, air pressure, and water pressure checked weekly or periodically? Has responsibility for the maintenance of automatic sprinkler systems been assigned to an employee or contractor? Are sprinkler heads protected by metal guards? Is proper clearance maintained below sprinkler heads? Are portable fire extinguishers provided in adequate number and type? * Are fire extinguishers mounted in readily accessible locations?* Are fire extinguishers recharged regularly with the recharge date noted on an inspection tag? * Are employees periodically instructed in the use of extinguishers and fire protection procedures?* ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑No ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No *(NOTE: Use of fire extinguishers is based on company policy regarding employee firefighting in your Emergency Action Plan and local fire code.) 15 Exhibit C — Exits Checklist Use this checklist to evaluate compliance with ❑ Yes ❑ No OSHA's standard on emergency exit routes. Is each exit marked with an exit sign and ❑Yes ❑ No illuminated by a reliable light source? Are the directions to exits, when not ❑ Yes ❑ No immediately apparent, marked with visible signs? ❑ Yes ❑ No Are doors, passageways, or stairways that are ❑ Yes ❑ No neither exits nor access to exits, and which could be mistaken for exits, marked "NOT AN EXIT" or other appropriate marking? Are exit signs provided with the word "EXIT" in ❑ Yes ❑ No letters at least five inches high and with lettering at least one inch wide? Are exit doors side -hinged? ❑ Yes ❑ No Are all exits kept free of obstructions? ❑ Yes ❑ No Are there at least two exit routes provided ❑ Yes ❑ No from elevated platforms, pits, or rooms where ❑ Yes ❑ No the absence of a second exit would increase the risk of injury from hot, poisonous, corrosive, suffocating, flammable, or explosive substances? Is the number of exits from each floor of a ❑ Yes ❑ No building and from the building itself appropriate for the building occupancy? (NOTE: Do not count revolving, sliding, or overhead doors when evaluating whether there are sufficient exits.) Are exit stairways that are required to be ❑ Yes ❑ No separated from other parts of a building enclosed by at least one-hour fire-resistant walls (or at least two-hour fire-resistant walls in buildings over four stories high)? Are the slopes of ramps used as part of ❑ Yes ❑ No emergency building exits limited to one foot vertical and 12 feet horizontal? Are glass doors or storm doors fully tempered, ❑ Yes ❑ No and do they meet the safety requirements for human impact? Can exit doors be opened from the direction of ❑ Yes ❑ No exit travel without the use of a key or any special knowledge or effort? 111M. Are doors on cold storage rooms provided with an inside release mechanism that will release the latch and open the door even if it's padlocked or otherwise locked on the outside? Where exit doors open directly onto any street, alley, or other area where vehicles may be operated, are adequate barriers and warnings provided to prevent employees from stepping into the path of traffic? Are doors that swing in both directions and are located between rooms where there is frequent traffic equipped with glass viewing panels? ❑ Yes ❑No ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑No 17 Exhibit D — Flammable and Combustible Material Checklist Use this checklist to evaluate compliance with OSHA's standards on flammable and combustible materials: Are combustible scrap, debris, and waste materials such as oily rags stored in covered ❑Yes ❑No metal receptacles and removed from the worksite promptly? Are approved containers and tanks used for ❑Yes ❑No the storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids? Are all connections on drums and ❑Yes ❑No combustible liquid piping vapor and liquid tight? Are all flammable liquids kept in closed ❑Yes ❑No containers when not in use? Are metal drums of flammable liquids ❑Yes ❑No electrically grounded during dispensing? Do storage rooms for flammable and ❑Yes ❑No combustible liquids have appropriate ventilation systems? Are NO SMOKING signs posted on liquefied ❑Yes ❑No petroleum gas tanks? Are all solvent wastes and flammable liquids ❑Yes ❑No kept in fire-resistant covered containers until they are removed from the worksite? Is vacuuming used whenever possible rather ❑Yes ❑No than blowing or sweeping combustible dust? Are fuel gas cylinders and oxygen cylinders ❑Yes ❑No separated by distances or fire-resistant barriers while in storage? Are fire extinguishers appropriate for the ❑Yes ❑No materials in the areas where they are mounted? * Are appropriate fire extinguishers mounted ❑Yes ❑No within 75 feet of outside areas containing flammable liquids and within 10 feet of any inside storage area for such materials? * Are extinguishers free from obstruction or ❑Yes ❑No blockage? * Are all extinguishers serviced, maintained, ❑Yes ❑No and tagged at least once a year?* Are all extinguishers fully charged and in their designated places? * Where sprinkler systems are permanently installed, are the nozzle heads directed or arranged so that water will not be sprayed into operating electrical switchboards and equipment? Are NO SMOKING signs posted in areas where flammable or combustible materials are used or stored? Are safety cans utilized for dispensing flammable or combustible liquids at the point of use? Are all spills of flammable or combustible liquids cleaned up promptly? Are storage tanks adequately vented to prevent the development of an excessive vacuum or pressure that could result from filling, emptying, or temperature changes? Completed by: Date: ❑Yes ❑No ❑Yes ❑No ❑Yes ❑No ❑Yes ❑No ❑Yes ❑No ❑Yes ❑No 19 Abstract Comprehensive Fire Safety Plan Cannabis Retail 31881 Corydon Street Suite 160 Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 APN 370-051-031 Teff rey G. Lutz February 14, 2020 Table of Contents Fire Safety and Suppression Plan.......................................................................... 2 Introduction.................................................................................................................. 2 PreventionMeasures............................................................................................ 2-9 Going Beyond Code Requirements................................................................................... 3 Electrical and Inhalation Safety......................................................................................... 3 Electrical System Design........................................................................................... 3 ElectricalEquipment................................................................................................. 3 Employee Training............ Good Housekeeping and Site Maintenance......................................................................... 4 Signs and Notifications for Hazardous Materials................................................................... 5 1. Class A Combustibles......................................................................................... 6 2. Class B Combustibles......................................................................................... 6 3. Fire Safety Training and Drills.............................................................................. 6 a. Training................................................................................................. b. Drills...................................................................................................... 4. Emergency Response Plan .................................................. ................................ 8 Service Areas of the Facility........................................................................................... 8 5. Promulgation of Policies and Procedures................................................................ 9 6. Clearly Marked Exits and Evacuation Routes........................................................... 9 7. Assigned Staff Roles and Training in Case of Evacuation ........................................... 9 Fire Detection and Suppression............................................................................ 9-12 FireAlarm......................................................................................................._............ 9 FireSprinklers.................................................................................................. ......... 10 FireExtinguishers........................................................................................................... 10 MonitoringServices......................................................................................................... 11 FireEvacuation Plan.................................................................................................. . 11 Pre -Planning the Escape................................................................................. ........ 11 Evacuating if There is a Fire or Fire Alarm.................................................................. 12 Checking Door and Avoiding Smoke Inhalation...........—........................................... 12 Protecting Oneself if One Can't Escape ...................................... ............................... . 12 Standardizationof Procedures............................................................................... 13 ExhibitA — Hazard and Risk Survey........................................................................ 14 Exhibit B — Fire Prevention Checklist....................................................................••. 15 Exhibit C — Exits Checklist..................................................................................... 16 Exhibit D — Flammable and Combustible Material Checklist ....................................... 17 Fire Safety Plan This is the comprehensive Fire Safety Plan for the Vert Lake Elsinore cannabis retail facility located at 31881 Corydon Street, Suite 160, Lake Elsinore, California, 92350 (APN 370-051-031). This plan addresses and is intended to satisfy the application requirements of the City of Lake Elsinore Cannabis Program Rules and Regulations ("City"). Information contained in this plan is based on architectural drawings dated 02/14/2020 intended for City Planning approval only and not intended for construction. This plan is intended to satisfy the requirements set forth by the City of Lake Elsinore as part of the Commercial Cannabis application process. Invariably, as the business progresses, this plan may require modifications to achieve the intended results. All modifications should be submitted through the building permit process for approval by the City of Lake Elsinore. Introduction Lutz & Associates Consulting (LAC) recognizes that a prime motivation for regulating medical and recreational cannabis facilities and retail dispensaries is to protect the peace, health, safety, and welfare of the community, patients, clients, and employees from fire and health hazards and the associated risk(s) involved with each. First responder safety is also a shared concern and a mutual benefit for following the tenets outlined in this plan. Among the hazards are electrical fires and chemical incidents. These hazards, if not abated properly, not only cause millions of dollars of property damage annually, but they also affect lives of everyone involved. Because of the complex nature of any cannabis manufacturing, cultivation or retail dispensary facility, LAC has developed a fire protection plan adequate in all these occupancy categories, LAC has partnered with Rob Mothershed Architects to evaluate our buildings in crafting this comprehensive plan. In this plan LAC provides the details of the necessary measures for ensuring fire safety for all involved. Fire Prevention Safety Measures Critical components of fire prevention in a cannabis manufacturing, cultivation, dispensary facility that includes: Complying with State and Local Fire Codes Going Beyond Code Requirements e Ensuring Electrical and Chemical Safety Good Housekeeping and Site Maintenance Adequate Signs and Notification for Hazardous Materials Fire Safety Training and Drills Effective Emergency Response Plans State and Local Codes The Vert Lake Elsinore intends to comply with all applicable sections of the 2019 California Fire Code and all City of Lake Elsinore Fire Department and Riverside County Fire Department guidelines. The following list of standards is intended to provide guidance for all involved and is no means a fully comprehensive list of all City, State or Federal laws and regulations that apply to this facility. In our review, we have used the following referenced documents as the basis for our comments, observations and recommendations: Is The 2019 California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24) was published July 1, 2019, with an effective date of January 1, 2020 for all occupancies within the State of California. The City of Lake Elsinore is required by California Building Standards Law' to enforce the 2019 California Building Standards Code. e Title 24, Part 2 California Building Code (CBC) i Title 24, Part 9 California Fire Code, (CFC) • National Fire Protection Association: • NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code@ • NFPA 1, Fire Code@, Chapter 38 NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems@ City of Lake Elsinore Ordinance: 2017-1383 City of Lake Elsinore Municipal Code: Title 17; Chapters 17.156, 15.56, 15.04 C Riverside County Fire Department: Fire Code Adoption Ordinance: 2019-1419 • Policies and Requirements: ■ Riverside County Fire Department Technical Policy (TP) #16-004 Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Gas Enrichment Systems in Plant Growing (Husbandry) Applications ■ Riverside County Fire Department Technical Policy (TP) #16-005 Plant Processing and Extraction Facilities ■ Riverside County Fire Department Standard #07-01 Premises Identification ■ Owner's Statement of Intended Use i Permit(s) Required (2019 Lake Elsinore Fire Code Section 105): 1 Division 13, Part 2.5, commencing with Section 18901 of the Health and Safety Code. 3 Going Above and Beyond Code Requirements High standards for fire safety will be developed to ensure that the facility has the means to provide the best mitigation in the event of an emergency once construction is complete. Developing these standards will involve: Carrying out an assessment to identify possible dangers and risks. Assessing who might be particularly at risk, such as disabled employees, or people who work with hazardous chemicals. Developing are appropriate protection measures for use and storage of flammable or explosive materials. Creating and finalizing a plan to deal with foreseeable emergencies, and, • Conducting follow-up fire risk assessments, including record keeping of assessment results, and requiring their regular periodic review by all employees. Electrical and Inhalation Safety LAC recognizes the importance of electrical safety as a key feature of an effective fire protection and will minimize workplace electrical hazards by specifying electrical equipment and designing electrical systems that conform to all the applicable electrical and fire codes for the City of Lake Elsinore. Vert Lake Elsinore will achieve optimal electrical safety for our facility in the following areas: A. Electrical Systems Design B. Electrical Equipment C. Employee Training A. Electrical System Design The electrical systems for the dispensary have been designed and constructed in accordance with the California Electric Code 2019, and includes the following general electrical safety features: Conductors are protected from overload by circuit breakers; feeders and branch circuits over 600 volts nominal will also have short-circuit protection. Only code -approved conductors and equipment are installed or used. Conductors are spliced or joined with suitable splicing devices. Electrical circuits and electrical equipment are grounded to protect employees against electrical shock, safeguard against fire, and protect against damage to electrical equipment. Grounded/grounding conductors of an electrical circuit will be marked, or color coded in a way that allows employees to identify and distinguish them from each other and from the other conductors in the circuit. B. Electrical Equipment The safety of equipment must always be assessed considering the following: • Whether electrical equipment has the manufacturer's name, trademark, or other descriptive marking by which the organization is responsible for the product may be identified, as well as markings indicating voltage, current, wattage, or other ratings. If not, the equipment will not be installed. • If parts of electrical equipment in ordinary operation produce arcs, sparks, flames, or molten metal: all electrical equipment with these attributes, will be enclosed or separated and isolated from all combustible material. 4 • Whether electrical insulation is adequate. When staff ascertains that insulation is not adequate, appropriate adjustments and replacements will be made. • When the heating effects are of equipment operation under conditions of use, Qualified staff will perform initial and periodic tests to determine the heat effects on electrical equipment. Equipment not meeting safety requirements will be replaced or repaired. • Whether the equipment classification by type, size, voltage, and current capacity is appropriate for the equipment's intended use. C. Employee Training Vert Lake Elsinore will train all employees on safe procedures for working with or near electricity. Employees will know that smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere in the facility. They will be made aware of the locations of breakers and boxes, and of the location of emergency phones, panic buttons, and the appropriate procedures for using these devices. They will be trained to mind the following electrical safety guidelines: • Tools, power cords, and electrical fittings are to be inspected for damage or wear prior to each use. Employees are not to use damaged equipment and must make sure worn wires are replaced. • Employees are to tape cords to walls or floors when necessary for safe working conditions. • Employees are not to use cords around exposed nails and staples as they can damage the cords and result in fire and shock hazards. • Employees are to use cords or equipment only at the level of amperage or wattage for which they are rated. • When working with or near electricity or power lines, employees are not to use non -wood ladders or other ladders made of conductive materials. • Employees are not to use extension cords as substitutes for wiring improvements. • Employees are to use only approved extension cords [i.e., those with the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) or Factory Mutual (FM) label]. • Access to circuit breakers or fuse boxes is not to be blocked at any time. • Outlets or cords that have exposed wiring are not to be used. • Power tools are not to be used with the guards removed. • Power cords are to be kept away from heat, water, and oil to prevent damage to insulation or shock. • Power cords are to be kept clear of tools during use. Good Housekeeping and Site Maintenance A responsible fire prevention plan includes good housekeeping procedures and maintenance of fire systems. The site will always be kept clean to prevent accumulation of waste, trash, and debris and minimize potential hazards. Waste, trash and debris will be disposed of on a regular basis in a safe, acceptable manner, and in accordance with applicable laws and ordinances. Fire control systems will be routinely checked and maintained. Specifically, to limit the risk of fires, Vert Lake Elsinore intends to follow the procedures recommended by OSCHON in their public report to the Division of Workers' Compensation, which requires employees to: • Minimize the storage of combustible materials. • Make sure that doors, hallways, stairs, and other exit routes are kept free of obstructions. • Dispose of combustible waste in covered, airtight, metal containers. 5 Use and store flammable materials in well -ventilated areas away from ignition sources. Use only nonflammable cleaning products. Keep incompatible (i.e., chemically reactive) substances away from each other. Perform "hot work" (i.e., welding or working with an open flame or other ignition sources) in controlled and well -ventilated areas. Keep equipment in good working order (i.e., inspect electrical wiring and appliances regularly and keep motors and machine tools free of dust and grease); • Ensure that heating units are safeguarded. • Report all gas leaks immediately. • Repair and clean up flammable liquid leaks immediately. • Keep work areas free of dust, lint, sawdust, scraps, and similar material. • Not rely on extension cords if wiring improvements are needed and take care not to overload circuits with multiple pieces of equipment. • Ensure that required hot work permits are obtained. • Turn off electrical equipment when not in use. To ensure proper functionality of our fire control systems, Vert Lake Elsinore will ensure that equipment is maintained according to the manufacturers' specifications and according to local, state, and national requirements. Vert Lake Elsinore will only allow properly trained individuals to perform maintenance work. Some of the items that will be subject to a schedule of routine maintenance and regular inspection are: • Equipment installed to detect fuel leaks, to control heating, and to control pressurized systems. • Portable fire extinguishers, automatic sprinkler systems, and fixed extinguishing systems. Detection systems for smoke, heat, or flame. • Fire alarm systems. • Emergency backup systems and the equipment they support. Signs and Notification for Hazardous Materials Vert Lake Elsinore will comply with applicable local and state requirements regarding the posting of signs identifying the presence of hazardous materials on the facility site. This will include the posting of NFPA diamond signs used by emergency personnel to quickly and easily identify the risks posed by nearby hazardous materials. In addition, Vert Lake Elsinore will comply with applicable local and state regulations regarding the notification of appropriate agencies in the event of release or threatened release of hazardous material into the workplace or environment. This includes providing all state, city, or county fire or public health or safety personnel and emergency rescue personnel with access to the facility as necessary to mitigate the emergency. Vert Lake Elsinore shall regularly evaluate the presence of combustible materials. We recognize that certain types of substances can ignite at relatively low temperatures. To identify these types of substances and safe procedures for handling them, the following classification and handling procedures of flammable and combustible materials was obtained from OSCHON and will be a required part of employee training: 1. Class A Combustibles These include common combustible materials (wood, paper, cloth, rubber, and plastics) that can act as fuel and are found in non -specialized areas such as offices. Rules to handle Class A combustibles safely: • Dispose of waste daily. • Keep trash in metal -lined receptacles with tight -fitting covers (metal wastebaskets that are emptied every day do not need to be covered). fJ • Keep work areas clean and free of fuel paths that could allow a fire to spread. • Keep combustibles away from accidental ignition sources, such as hot plates, soldering irons, or other heat- or spark -producing devices. • Store paper stock in metal cabinets. • Store rags in metal bins with self-closing lids. • Do not order excessive amounts of combustibles. • Make frequent inspections to anticipate fires before they start. 2. Class B Combustibles These include flammable and combustible liquids (oils, greases, tars, oil-based paints, and lacquers), flammable gases, and flammable aerosols. Rules to handle Class B combustibles safely: • Use only approved pumps, taking suction from the top, to dispense liquids from tanks, drums, barrels, or similar containers (or use approved self-closing valves or faucets); • Do not dispense Class B flammable liquids into containers unless the nozzle and container are electrically interconnected by contact or by a bonding wire. Either the tank or container must be grounded. • Store, handle, and use Class B combustibles only in approved locations where vapors are prevented from reaching ignition sources such as heating or electric equipment, open flames, or mechanical or electric sparks — See attachments. • Do not use a flammable liquid as a cleaning agent inside a building (the only exception is in a closed machine approved for cleaning with flammable liquids). • Do not use, handle, or store Class B combustibles near exits, stairs, or any other areas normally used as exits. ■ Do not weld, cut, or grind near Class B combustibles. • Do not use unsafe electrical appliances or equipment near Class B combustibles. ■ Do not generate heat, allow an open flame, or smoke near Class B combustibles. ■ Know the location of and how to use the nearest portable fire extinguisher rated for Class B fire. 3. Fire Safety Training and Drills Vert Lake Elsinore will ensure that employees have the full benefit of receiving training upon hire, with regular refresher training throughout their employment. Random drills conducted at least twice a year will give employees the opportunity to practice protocols and allow us to assess the effectiveness of their training. Training One goal of training is to make sure employees understand the structural safeguards that are built into our facility, so they can rely on them appropriately and know if they are obstructed or malfunctioning. This means making sure employees: ➢ Are aware of the emergency exits and the location and types of fire extinguishers. ➢ Are aware of the fixed fire extinguishing systems at the facility and understand how these systems are designed to operate in a fire emergency. ➢ Are aware of the emergency lighting system and how it is supposed to work. ➢ Are familiar with the alarm system, knowing how to operate it, including methods of voice communication and activating sound signals such as bells, whistles, and horns; and ➢ Know the evacuation plan, including exit routes from building, the correct procedures to follow, locations of exit signs, and the meaning of different evacuation signals they may hear. All employees will know: ➢ How to raise the alarm if there is fire. ➢ How to contact the fire department. 7 ➢ How to use fire -fighting equipment, including portable fire extinguishers. ➢ That exits are to remain clear of obstructions and that fire doors are to be unblocked and are not to be locked when employees are inside. Evacuation plans will identify three employees per floor who will serve as floor wardens. Floor wardens are the go -to people during an emergency that will provide direction to the rest of the staff. Floor wardens receive special training on the execution of their functions. Evacuation plans will also specify a) who stays behind to shut down critical facility equipment and b) how these individuals are to be evacuated. Every employee will be briefed on the fire hazards specific to his or her individual job and on general matters such as: Proper handling and packaging of flammable waste. Housekeeping procedures for storage and cleanup of flammable materials and flammable waste. Proper cleaning and maintenance of heat producing equipment and storage of flammables away from this equipment. All employees will receive instruction on the general evacuation procedures: How and where to assemble and whom to report to. This is critical in order to be able to account for all employees. How to evacuate disabled employees. Drills Vert Lake Elsinore will conduct fire drills twice a year to assess everyone's fire emergency preparedness. Vert Lake Elsinore management will periodically test employees on their knowledge of fire safety matters within the facility. All employees are required to participate in fire drills to test their knowledge in practice. In case they do not implement emergency procedures properly, employees will be required to review procedures and attend additional training and drill exercises. Results of fire drills are recorded in Vert Lake Elsinore fire log, utilizing a checklist that evaluates the following items: Communication o Was the fire alarm clearly heard in all areas? o Was the public-address system clearly heard in all areas? o Fire Department notified? o Security notified? Evacuation Team Personnel o Did Floor Wardens report to respective stations? o Did Floor Wardens carry out all assigned duties (building search, head count, etc.) Containment of Fire o Were all doors closed but not locked? o Was a fire extinguisher taken to the location of the fire? Evacuation o Were corridors and exits found clear of obstructions? o Did the evacuation proceed in a smooth and orderly manner? 8 o Did visitors to the building take part in the drill? o Was a status report given after relocation? Utilities o Were electrical appliances turned off? o Emergency lights left on? o Was ventilating system shut down? RecordsNaluables o Were important documents/cash, etc. secured or prepared for removal? 4. Emergency Response Plan In addition to fire safety, LAC recognizes the importance of having an integrated emergency response plan that will include the following elements Identification of the most common types of emergencies (bomb threats, fire and explosions, hazardous materials release, suspicious package, earthquakes, utility outage, gunfire, death or serious injury, workplace violence, hostage situation). Definition of the leadership structure for the facility in the event of an emergency. Emergency leadership roles and protocols (i.e. floor wardens and responsible persons); Identification of command centers. Classification of the severity of each emergency. General instructions for responding to each of the emergency types defined by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); and General evacuation instructions. Service Areas of the Facility In addition to the foregoing, further fire safety measures must be adopted in the public service areas that will be frequented by clients or public: • Promulgation of a strict no -smoking policy and other fire prevention rules to all members. • Clearly marked and illuminated exits and evacuation routes; and • A dispensary staff trained and routinely drilled in the proper procedures to evacuate members. 5. Promulgation of Policies and Procedures Explanation of fire prevention rules and emergency response procedures will be included in every patient's intake and be part of the new members' orientation. This will include familiarizing clients and recreational -adult use clients with the location of fire exists, routes of evacuation, sound of fire alarms, assembly points, and basic procedures to follow. Patients and recreational -adult use clients will be advised that there will be no smoking permitted anywhere in the dispensary and that members may not bring hazardous or flammable materials into the dispensary. 6. Clearly Marked Exits and Evacuation Routes Evacuation routes will be indicated at intake and during orientation, and clearly mapped in diagram form on well -displayed signs throughout the facility, as well as marked by required signage and illuminated exit signs. 7. Assigned Staff Roles and Training in Case of Evacuation Staff will be trained in procedures to evacuate clients in all possible circumstances and scenarios, and periodic fire drills will test the effectiveness of these procedures. At all times there will be an on -duty staff member who will have responsibility for ensuring that all visitors have been evacuated in the event of an emergency. The visitor check-in list will be used for this purpose. A second on -duty staff member will be responsible for conducting clients to the emergency assembly area and staying with them throughout the emergency. On -duty staff member will have responsibility for advising patients and recreational -adult use clients on appropriate behaviors during evacuation and will normally be trained in first aid. Fire Sunnression Vert Lake Elsinore will employ many techniques to mitigate and control fires if they occur. Smart mitigation techniques limit fire damage and conserve the resources of the Riverside County Fire Department by reducing the number of incidents that require response by firefighters. These mitigation techniques include the following: ➢ Fire Alarms ➢ Sprinklers ➢ Extinguishers ➢ Monitoring Services ➢ Smoke Detectors throughout the facility and restrooms ➢ Fire Evacuation Plan Fire Alarm Fire alarm system is not required for this occupancy. Fire Sprinklers Fire sprinklers are existing within the building. Tenant improvements will necessitate modification of the fire sprinkler coverage. Plans for the modifications should be submitted to the Riverside County Fire Department for plan check and permit prior to installation. Fire Extinguishers Fire extinguishers are a necessary tool in controlling fires prior to the arrival of emergency personnel. Vert Lake Elsinore intends on installing both fixed and portable extinguishers in key locations throughout the facility. The location of these extinguishers depends largely on the type of extinguisher. Fire extinguishers are divided into four basic categories, based on different types of fires. Each fire extinguisher also has a numerical rating that serves as a guide for fire the extinguisher can handle. The higher the number, the more fire -fighting power the fire extinguisher has. The four categories of fire extinguisher are as follows. o Class A extinguishers are for ordinary combustible materials such as paper, wood, cardboard, and most plastics. The numerical rating on these types of extinguishers indicates the amount of water it holds and the amount of fire it can extinguish.