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NOTIFICATION FOR INVESTIGATION
Notification for DAY: DATE: TIME: FROM WHOM:
investigation Saturday 9/12/15 0238 hrs. MN Duty Officer
On Scene IC/contact: Phone Number:
Jason Severson—Bayport FD(FDID 82102) 651-271-7034(cell)
OCCUPANT/OWNER
OCCUPANT'S NAME&DOB: PHONE NO:
Americlnn Motel 651-275-0980
OCCUPANT'S ADDRESS:
13025 60th Street North,Oak Park Heights,MN 55082—Washington County
OWNER'S NAME&DOB: PHONE NO:
Andy Schweitzer 763-242-0570
Tim Bartella 651-775-6248
OWNER'S ADDRESS:
DOING BUSINESS AS: PHONE NO:
Motel 651-275-0980
REMARKS
From Duty Officer:
- Unable to get ahold of McLaughlin (Bruce called me at 0311 hrs., letting me know that he was in Wisconsin)
- Unknown if any deaths or injuries.
- FD is looking for a call from a SFM.
From FD:
-Call time was 0117 hrs.
- Fire was isolated to room#209.
-The sprinkler activated and put out the fire.
-The fire started near the sink, behind the faucet.
-The mirror(cardboard behind)was on fire.
-The fire was extinguished with one sprinkler head.
-The room was being used by a groomsman,for a wedding party.
-The male was very intoxicated and not cooperating,saying that is they(FD) had any further questions,they could talk
to his attorney.
- No one was supposed to have been in the room since 1:00 p.m.
-Wondering if the DFM needed to investigate, because it is a motel.
- He was requesting a SFM to help with the investigation, because of the circumstances of the fire.
Synopsis:
On September 12, 2015, a fire occurred in the occupied Americlnn Motel, located in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota.The fire
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'OF was discovered, after the alarm system activated — indicating a water flow from the sprinkler system. The Bayport Fire
Departments responded to the scene and found one sprinkler head activated in room#209,with an extinguished fire in the
sink area.
We processed the scene and found that there was a problem with the florescent light fixture, which was above the sink.
We attempted to limit our investigation,so civil evidence would be saved for the insurance company.
Based on a systematic examination of the fire scene, burn pattern analysis, fire artifacts found, witness statements, and
other data, it is determined that the area of origin for the fire was in room #209, which is located on the 2nd floor of the
building.The fire originated from a 110 volt florescent light fixture,extended to the plastic cover on the two florescent light
tubes,and set off the sprinkler on the opposite wall.
The cause for the fire will be listed as"Accidental—Appliance Malfunction"and this file will be closed at this time.
A call has been made to the SFM Inspection supervisor reference this fire,so that they can re-inspect the building for code
compliance.
ARRIVED DAY: DATE: TIME: SCENESECURED/BY WHOM
AT SCENE Saturday 9/12/15 0445 hrs. Bayport FD&PD
TEMP: WIND DIR: WIND SPEED Conditions:
44 NW 1 mph Light fog and 79%humidity
AUTHORITY EMERGENCY CONSENT(VERBAL/WRITTEN) WARRANT(ADMIN/CRIM) OTHER
TO ENTER x
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Area of origin Point of origin What light should look like
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Insp.No.: #Pending MIIVNEAt)TA
File No.: RS-84327 PUBLIC KAFETY
Insp.Date:9/22/2015 State Fire Marshal Division
Insp.Time:4.00 Travel: 5.00 Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Inspector. Beeson Dan 444 Cedar St., Suite 145
St. Paul, MN 55101-5145
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*Recommendations:
Inspection and Compliance Orders
Property:
Americinn Motel
13025 60th St. N
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Contact: Contact Name/Phone: Tiki Oswald
Contact E-mail: stillwater.mn @americinn.com
Property Phone: 651-275-0980
Owner:
Andy Schweizer
6601 McKinley St NW
Ramsey, MN 55303
Contact: Contact Name/Phone:
Contact E-mail:
Owner Phone: 651-452-0100
Agency Req.: 0 Scheduled: 0 Complaint:Q Permit/Plan Review:Q Owner Requested:0 Inspector Initiated: 0 Consultation: 0
Item# Ref# Code Section Days to Violation Remarks
Correct
Provide a working space of not less than 30 inches in 2nd violation within one year.
1 816 MSFC 605.3 1 width, 36 inches in depth and 78 inches in height in Remove items being stored in front of
2007 electrical panels and maintain
front of electrical service equipment.
clearance.
Reduce the opening force for exit doors exceeding 30
MSFC South end main level egress door to
2 932 2007 1008.1.2 30 lbs.This includes but is not limited to the following parking lot.
doors:
Provide documentation Sprinkler
Ensure that the required fire detection, alarm, and
and fire alarm systems have been
3 861 MSFC 901.5.1 3 suppression systems have been tested and approved inspected and all necessary repairs
2007 made prior to use of building.
prior to occupancy of the building.
Temporary use granted until
9/25/15.
Provide documentation from a licensed electrician or Have room#209 electrical inspected
MSFC electrical inspector that the following electrical wiring along with a random sample of 5
4 813 605.1 3
2007 has been inspected and that all hazards found have other rooms in hotel to verify no other
been corrected. jwiring hazards exist.
5 776 MSFC 406.1 60 Employees shall be trained in fire emergency Update employee emergency safety
2007 procedures. book at front desk. (Do Annually)
Irpection Remarks:
New inspection completed after fire on 9/12/15, sprinkler and alarm systems were checked and found to be in working order, need
documentation from licensed contractors stating all sprinkler and fire alarm systems have been inspected and working properly.
Temporary use shall be allowed until proper paper work is provided to SFMO or 9/25/15. Send documentation to
Dan.Beeson@state.mn.us
Owner/Representative: Jodi Larson
Inspector: Dan Beeson 612-270-9402
A variance procedure is available. Please contact the inspector named for further assistance with this or any other matter.
Items that are a result of a recommendation do not require days to correct.
Fire Department: Licensing Agency:
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Item# Ref# Code Section Violation Remarks
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"", Minnesota Department of Public Safety
, — State Fire Marshal Division
444 Cedar Street; Suite 145
{^ St. Paul, MN 55101-5145
After-Fire Incident Report— Lessons Learned
Property Information:
Property name: Americlnn Occupancy type: Hotel - Residential - Group R-1
Property address: .13025 60th St N. City: Stillwater, MN Zip: 55082
Incident Date: 9/12/15 Contact name: Jodi Larson
Building status at time of incident?: In use and occupied If other, please explain:
Contact telephone: (651) 275-0980 Contact E-Mail: stillwater.mn @americinn.com
Inspection History:
Previously inspected by State Fire Marshal Division staff?: [E]Yes ❑No If yes, date?: 1/15
Inspection file#(if known): RS-84327 Were fire safety violations cited?: ®Yes ❑No
Violations corrected prior to fire?: ❑Yes ®No Did violations contribute to fire?: ['Yes ®No
Explain: At time of my report cause had not been determined by SFMI.
Investigation Information:
Was incident investigated?: EYes ❑No If yes, by whom: SFM
Origin/Cause identified?: ❑Yes No If yes, describe:
Areas/Rooms burned: 209
Areas/Rooms damaged by smoke: 209
Areas/Rooms damaged by water: 209 and 1st floor below.
Description of Construction:
Construction classification of structure: Type IIA - Protected Noncombustible
Ratings for area/room of origin:Walls: 1 hour Ceilings: 1 hour Floors: 1 hour Corridors: 20 minute Doors:
20 minute
Were any of the above features breached?: ['Yes No If yes, describe:
Were pipe, duct, &similar penetrations sealed? ®Yes ❑No Penetrations breached?: ['Yes ❑No
Has required fire resistive construction been restored following the fire/ incident?: DYes No
Fire Protection System Operation:
Sprinkler protection: Complete Date of last inspection?: 1/15 #of sprinklers activated?: 1
Sprinkler operation: Activated and extinguished fire If other, please explain:
Has sprinkler system been restored to full function?: ®Yes ❑No
Fire alarm protection: Complete Date of last inspection?: 1/15
Initiating devices activated?: ❑ Manual pull station ❑ Smoke detection ❑ Heat detection ®Water flow
❑ Flame detection ❑ Other—describe:
List specific detectors that were activated: Room only.
Has fire alarm system been restored to full function?: ®Yes ❑No
Smoke alarm protection: Single station, hard-wired If other, please explain:
Did smoke alarms activate?: ®Yes EINo If no, please explain:
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HVAC/duct system involved?: ❑Yes No Duct detection: None If other, please explain:
HVAC/duct fans shut-down?: ['Yes No If no, please explain: N/A
Smoke control system operation?: None present If other, please explain:
Egress Features:
Did egress systems (doors, corridors, stairs, windows, etc.)assist people in evacuating?: ►/Yes ❑No If no, please
explain:
Describe any egress issues that hindered evacuation (obstructions, locks, improper design, etc.): N/A
What building features assisted in occupant egress?: N/A
Has egress system been restored to allow re-occupancy?: ❑Yes No If no, please explain: Only limited
rooms will be used until restoration is completed.
Staff/ Occupant Actions:
Did staff call 911?: ❑Yes No Did staff activate fire alarm system?: ['Yes No
Did staff assist in occupant evacuation (guests, students, residents, tenants)?: ®Yes EINo
Did staff attempt extinguishment?: ['Yes No Was it successful?: ElYes EINo
Was there any delay in notifying occupants or fire department?: ❑Yes No If yes, explain:
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Did occupants call 911?: ['Yes No Did occupants activate fire alarm system?: ['Yes No
Did occupants assist other occupants with evacuation (guests, students, residents, tenants)?: ®Yes ❑No
Did occupants attempt extinguishment?: ['Yes No Was it successful?: ['Yes ❑No
Was there any delay in notifying occupants or fire department?: ['Yes No If yes, explain:
******
Any occupants or staff injured?: ['Yes No If yes, explain:
Other Information:
Factors contributing to fire spread (open doors, storage, vertical openings, penetrations, unrated construction, interior
finish, etc.)?: N/A
Building protection features inhibited fire spread (construction, fire-rated separations, fire protection systems, etc.)?:
Alarm and sprinkler systems operated as designed.
Factors contributing to smoke spread (open doors, storage, vertical openings, penetrations, unrated construction, interior
finish, etc.)?: N/A
Building protection features inhibited smoke spread (construction, fire-rated separations, fire protection systems, etc.)?:
Closed fire door on the room of origin prevented any spread of smoke to other areas.
Describe any fire code or fire safety violations or deficiencies identified?: N/A
Additional lessons learned?: Motel employee traing in the event of emergency needs to kept up and
reviewed on a annual basis.
Comments: Cause has not been determined at time of my report, area involved has not been relaesed
for clean up. (See attached report and Photos from BFD).
Employee Making Report:
Signature:
Name: Dan Beeson Date: 9/22/15
Title: DSFM