Vinnytsia region, rescuers clerics urge joint efforts to prevent fires in the temples
In Ukraine there are almost 14 400 places of worship: churches, cathedrals, churches, chapels, bell towers and more. According to statistics, in the state every year there is about 30 fires in religious buildings. These seemingly trivial numbers, Creeare physical, spiritual, national and historical and cultural loss. The reason 75 percent of fires are human factor. Places of fires in religious buildings - is basically prayer halls, domes and household storage church inventory. The features fire hazard religious buildings is that they use openinRita fire, candles, lamps, lighting fixtures. In addition, ancient temples mostly built with wood ’ wooden materials. Also worrying is the fact that some of them used stove heating. These facilities require special vigilance and attention in terms of fire safety. Pam ’ Yatai! During operation of worshipfacilities should follow the general fire safety requirements: - To measurements of resistance power and lighting mains; - Close to incandescent solid silicate glass that protects the bulb; - Ban, especially in places of worship left unattended open fire; - Candlesticks securely attached to the floor onleast 1 m from materials that are easy to fire; - Candlesticks must be installed on non-combustible surface that favors their dimensions not less than 50 cm; - Flammable liquids for lamps and incense charcoal should be stored in closed metal box. In one box can store up to 5 liters of flammable liquids; - Pour lehkozaymysti fluid is allowed only before the service at least 1 m from heating and lighting of the metal vessel; - To service and where necessary overhaul stove heating devices; - Ensure that the premises of temples primary means of fire – fire extinguishers; - To firelasting processing elements trees ’ wooden structures overlap; - Building places of worship (area 500 sq. M) equipped with automatic fire alarm installation; - Keep in good condition evacuation routes and exits of places of worship; - After the service responsible person from among the priests shall claimereviryty that all candles and lamps were extinguished, the power supply is disconnected. State Treasury of Ukraine of Emergencies in Vinnytsia region Podolyany wants everyone to have a good mood accompanied all Easter! Press Service of Ukraine HUDSNS in Vinnitsa regionSource: http://artlife.rv.ua/