Supervised manual fire alarm systems.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

June 26, 1981

Mr. Thomas A. Duym
Safety Administrator
Special Products Division
Nabisco, Inc.
East Hanover, New Jersey 07936

Dear Mr. Duym:

This is in response to your recent inquiry regarding supervised manual fire alarm systems and 29 CFR 1910.165. The requirement of 1910.165(a)(1), that employers have an alarm system, applies only to those employers who choose to have employee emergency plans as indicated in 1910.38.

Employee emergency alarm systems.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

January 23, 1991

Mr. David A. Kruger
GAI-Tronics Corporation
P.O. Box 500228
Houston, Texas 77250-0228

Clarification for Employee Alarm Systems.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

September 6, 1990

MEMORANDUM TO:      PATRICIA CLARK, DIRECTOR
                   DIRECTORATE OF COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS

FROM:               ROGER CLARK, DIRECTOR 
                   DIRECTORATE OF SAFETY STANDARDS PROGRAMS

SUBJECT:            REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION ON 29 CFR 1910.165

At the request of the Safety Compliance office we have become involved in a review of a request for clarification for 29 CFR 1910.165, Employee Alarm Systems. The request was initiated by GAI-Tronics Corporation of Houston, TX through the Dallas Regional Office.

Plans are required for EtO emergency situations and must be written in accordance with 1910.38 and 1910.39.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

 

Means of alerting employees during EtO emergency situations in hospitals;direct voice communication may be used to warn employees during an EtO emergency.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

 

Alarm systems for employee evacuation and/or response.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

December 16, 1992

Mr. David A. Kruger
GAI-Tronics Corporation
6017 South Loop East
Houston, Texas 77033

Dear Mr. Kruger:

This is in response to your letter dated March 10, and our meeting of June 16. We regret the delay in responding to your letter.

Compliance determination by OSHA concerning the use of radio-frequency-activated pagers for meeting the requirements of Employee alarm systems.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

May 24, 1995

Mr. David A. Kruger
Member, Technical Staff
Webb, Murray & Associates, Inc.
Fire Protection and Safety Engineering
1730 Nasa Road One, Suite 202
Houston, Texas 77058

Dear Mr. Kruger:

This is in response to your March 28 letter requesting a compliance determination by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) concerning the use of radio-frequency-activated (RF) pagers for meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.165 Employee alarm systems. I apologize for the delay in responding to your inquiry.

Fire Protection

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    43:60048
  • Title:
  • Abstract:
Abstract:
Fire brigades (renumbered - was 1910.164)(Reserved).

Fire Protection

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    45:60714
  • Title:
  • Abstract:
Abstract:
Revoked 1910.165a.