OSANABI32-2001 — Fire Prevention Program

OSANABI32-2001 governs the Osan Air Base fire prevention program, including fire safety, fire protection, and emergency services.

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  • Publication number: OSANABI32-2001
  • Title: FIRE PREVENTION PROGRAM
  • Date: 2026-08-12

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OSANABI32-2001 addresses fire prevention responsibilities, risk assessment, open-flame work, ammunition and explosives, occupancy requirements, and fire protection systems. It requires adequate measures to eliminate and prevent fires and fire safety hazards and mandates strict adherence to the instruction.

Applies to: It applies to all activities, organizations, associate units, tenants, concessionaires, contractors, and personnel (American and local nationals) located on Osan Air Base (AB) and in off-base areas under the jurisdiction of this headquarters.

Topics covered

  • Fire safety deficiency and risk assessment codes
  • Welding, cutting, and open-flame use
  • Ammunition and explosives
  • Specific occupancy requirements
  • Fire protection engineering review
  • Fire detection, suppression, and alarm systems
  • Fire investigations

Questions and answers

Who is responsible for strictly following OSANABI32-2001?

Since the most effective means of reducing fire loss is an aggressive Fire Prevention program, all personnel are responsible for strictly adhering to the provisions of this instruction. (paragraph 1)

Who can halt operations that are considered fire or explosive hazards?

The Fire Marshal is authorized to halt or abate any operations or processes considered to be a fire or explosive hazard. (paragraph 2)

Who manages and operates the Fire Prevention program?

The Installation Fire Chief, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron/Fire and Emergency Services Flight (51 CES/CEF), is responsible to the Fire Marshal for the management and operation of the Fire Prevention program. (paragraph 2)

Who is the authority for long-term deviations?

The AHJ for long term deviations (greater than 1 year) is The Air Force Civil Engineer. (paragraph 2)

How must requests for long-term deviations be submitted?

Request for long-term deviations shall be submitted through the Major Command (MAJCOM) Engineer. (paragraph 2)

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