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INTRODUCTION

THIS DOCUMENT IS A CONDENSED VERSION OF THE WORLD TRADE CENTER FIRE SAFETY PLAN. THE COMPLETE DOCUMENT IS MAINTAINED AT THE VARIOUS FIRE COMMAND STATIONS AND INCLUDES ADDITIONAL DETAILED INFORMATION RELATING TO OCCUPANCIES, NAMES OF FLOOR WARDENS, FIRE SAFETY TEAMS, FLOOR PLANS, SIAMESE CONNECTION LOCATIONS, ELEVATOR DETAILS, FIRE/LIFE SAFETY INFORMATION, ETC. ALTHOUGH THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT CLASSIFIED OR CONFIDENTIAL, IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT IT DOES CONTAIN INFORMATION THAT IS PROPRIETARY AND NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION. AS SUCH, THIS MANUAL MAY NOT BE COPIED, REPRODUCED OR DISTRIBUTED WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION FROM THE WORLD TRADE CENTER FIRE SAFETY DIRECTOR. THIS MANUAL SUPERSEDES ALL PREVIOUS VERSIONS OF THE WORLD TRADE CENTER FIRE SAFETY PLAN. ALL OLD COPIES NO LONGER IN USE SHOULD BE DISCARDED IN AN APPROPRIATE MANNER SUCH AS SHREADING OR OTHERWISE DESTROYING.

JANUARY, 1999

HISTORY OF THE WORLD TRADE CENTER

The World Trade Center is owned and operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, an agency created in 1921 by the two states and charged with the promotion and protection of port commerce and the development of air, land and sea transportation and terminal facilities. In 1962, the Legislatures of New York and New Jersey directed the Port Authority to construct the World Trade Center to serve as the headquarters for international trade within the New York - New Jersey bi-state region. The World Trade Center is located on a sixteen acre site in lower Manhattan bound by West Street on the west, Barclay and Vesey Streets on the north, Church Street on the east and Liberty Street on the south. The complex consists of two 110 story office towers (One and Two WTC), a 22 story luxury hotel (Marriott Hotel - Three WTC), Two nine story office buildings (Four and Five WTC), an eight story U.S. Customs House (Six WTC) and a 47 story office building (Seven WTC). All seven of the complex's buildings have entrances onto a five acre plaza as well as surrounding city streets. The Mall at the World Trade Center, located directly below the plaza, is the largest enclosed shopping mall in lower Manhattan, as well as the main interior pedestrian circulation level for the complex. The World Trade Center complex contains over 12 million square feet of rentable office space and each floor of the towers is approximately one acre in size (40,000 square feet) and is not obstructed by columns to allow maximum flexibility in design and floor planning. Tower One (north tower) is 1,368 feet in height and has a 316 foot commercial television mast atop the roof. Tower Two (south tower) is 1,362 feet in height with an outdoor observation platform on the roof at 1,377 feet. The Vista International Hotel is 265 feet tall and contains 821 guest rooms. Four World Trade Center, also known as the "southeast plaza building" is nine stories (119 feet) and contains 600,000 rentable square feet. Five World Trade Center, the "northeast plaza building" is also nine stories but contains 700,000 rentable square feet. Six World Trade Center houses the New York - New Jersey Metropolitan Region U.S. Customs House and is eight stories (130 feet) and contains 800,000 square feet of space. Approximately 60,000 people work in the World Trade Center and another 90,000 business and leisure visitors pass through the complex each day. There are over 450 firms and organizations engaged in almost every conceivable kind of commerce activity represented in the center. This includes importing, exporting, freight forwarding, finance, banking, insurance, transportation, and government. The World Trade Center is also the headquarters for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The World Trade Center is served by various modes of transportation. The New York City Transit Authority has stops for all major subway lines at the World Trade Center and bus service is available on the surrounding streets. The Port Authority Trans Hudson (PATH) Railway provides service to midtown Manhattan as well as various locations in New Jersey. Hudson River ferry service is also available from the nearby World Financial Center.

EXHIBITS A.

Duties of the Fire Safety Director

B.

Duties of the Life Safety Coordinator

C.

Duties of the Deputy Fire Safety Director(s)

D.

Port Authority Fire Safety Staff

E.

Contract Deputy Fire Safety Directors

F.

Fire Drill Evacuation Assignments and Organization Chart

G.

Duties of Floor Wardens and Deputy Floor Wardens

H.

Duties of the Fire Brigade

I.

Fire Brigade Organization Chart

J.

Building Information

K.

Fire Prevention Program

L.

Fire Notification Systems

M.

Emergency Stairway and Elevator Information

N.

Elevators and Fire Service

O.

Tower One HVAC Fans and Floors Served

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Tower Two HVAC Fans and Floors Served

Q.

Smoke Purge System

R.

Standpipe Systems

S.

Tenant Fire Suppression Systems

T.

Emergency Power

U.

General Information

WORLD TRADE CENTER FIRE SAFETY PLAN

1) Purpose and Objective of Plan To provide a method of systematic, safe and orderly evacuation of building occupants in case of fire or other emergency in the least amount of time possible, utilizing the nearest, most accessible and safest means of egress; the use of all available fire safety appliances provided for the sounding and transmission of alarms, the notification of building occupants and fire safety team members, and the initiation of fire control and suppression activities until the arrival of the New York City Fire Department. The fire safety plan will include instruction to all tenants and/or occupants to insure the immediate reporting of fire or similar emergency to the appropriate authority, the proper response to fire alarms and the immediate initiation of all fire safety procedures designed to provide life safety for building occupants. 2) Staff Associated With Fire Safety Plan and Emergency Response Title: Fire Safety Director Name: Michael Hurley Office Location: Two World Trade Center, 35th Floor (435-5677) Emergency Notification: Telephone, Portable Radio, Alpha-Numeric Pager, Cellular Telephone General Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Duties: See Exhibit A Title: Life Safety Coordinator Name: Barbara Ford Office Location: Two World Trade Center, 35th Floor (435-2889) Emergency Notification: Telephone, Portable Radio, Alpha-Numeric Pager General Business Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Duties: See Exhibit B Title: Manager, Life Safety and Security Division Name: Hermon Banks Office Location: Two World Trade Center, 35th Floor (435-5660) Emergency Notification: Telephone, Portable Radio, Alpha-Numeric Pager, Cellular Telephone General Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Title: Deputy Fire Safety Director (Port Authority) Names: Provided on Exhibit D Office Location: Various throughout complex Emergency Notification: Telephone. Portable Radio, Alpha-Numeric Pager Business Hours: 24 hours / 7 days per week Duties: See Exhibit C Title: Deputy Fire Safety Director (contract staff) Names: Provided on Exhibit E Office Location: Lobbies of all buildings Emergency Notification: Telephone, Portable Radio Business Hours: 24 hours / 7 days per week Duties: See Exhibit C Title: Floor Warden / Alternate Floor Warden / Deputy Floor Warden Names: Names of Floor Wardens, Alternate Floor Wardens and Deputy. Floor Wardens appear on organization charts for each floor or occupancy. These charts are compiled and maintained by the Port Authority Fire Safety Office and are posted on the wall in the main corridor of each floor throughout the complex. A typical Fire Safety Organization Chart is displayed in Exhibit F. Duties: See Exhibit G Title: Building Evacuation Supervisor Not Applicable. See Deputy Fire Safety Director title Title: Fire Brigade Names: Port Authority Police / World Trade Center employees Office Location: Various throughout complex (Port Authority Police, 435-3540) Emergency Notification: Telephone, Portable Radio, Cellular Telephone Business Hours: 24 hours / 7 days per week Duties: See Exhibit H

3) World Trade Center Fire Command Station The World Trade Center operates Fire Command Stations in the lobbies of each building as well as a back up command center at a location remote to the standard Fire Command Stations. Pursuant to New York City Local Law 5 (fire safety requirements and controls for office buildings) the Fire Command Stations are equipped with the following: •

Adequate Illumination: All Stations contain electric lighting fixtures with back up power provided by emergency generators and battery packs.

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Communications: Two way communications between mechanical rooms, elevator control rooms and each floor is provided by telephone, two way fire alarm box, fire standpipe telephone, portable radios, public address systems, and elevator intercom communications.

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Fire Safety Plan: A copy of the approved Fire Safety Plan is maintained at the Fire Command Stations.

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Building Information: A copy of all appropriate building information that may be useful during a fire or similar emergency is maintained at the Fire Command Station.

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Portable Radio Communications: A sufficient number of portable two-way radios programmed to the World Trade Center frequency is maintained at the Fire Command Station for Fire Department use.

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Building Master Keys: A minimum of one set of master keys for the building will be made available to Fire Department Units as necessary.

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Floor Wardens: A list of Floor Wardens, locations and telephone numbers is maintained at the Fire Command Station.

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Mobility Restricted Occupants: A list of mobility restricted individuals or tenants requiring special assistance is maintained at the Fire Command Station and made available should evacuation be necessary.

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Fire Department Radio Communications: In order to insure adequate communications between Fire Department units operating within the World Trade Center, a special "repeater" system has been installed for use on Fire Department frequencies.

4) Occupant Fire Drills •

Frequency of Drills: As outlined in Fire Department directives, fire drills will be conducted, at minimum, once every six months.

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Procedures: Written notification of date and time is transmitted to each tenant, Floor Warden, and Deputy Floor Warden several days prior to the date of the drill. Wardens will thereafter inform all occupants / staff on their floor of the details of the drill. Immediately prior to the commencement of the drill, the public address system will be activated to inform occupants of the floor(s) that the drill is in progress.

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Participation: Tenants are advised that attendance at the drill is mandatory however, a small "skeleton" staff may remain in the office space to conduct business. This is made with the stipulation that those who do not participate must participate in subsequent drills.

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Exercise: All employees, occupants and visitors of the floor where the drill is taking place will be required to physically leave their office areas and proceed to designated stairways as directed by the Floor Warden and Deputies.

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Supervision: The Floor Warden, in conjunction with the Deputy Floor Warden(s), oversees the fire drill on their particular floor. Port Authority Fire Safety Staff observe and evaluate the process and, at the conclusion of the drill, briefly describe the World Trade Center Fire Safety Plan, the purpose and objectives of the fire drill and answer any questions regarding fire safety related matters.

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Records: Records of all fire drill activities are maintained in the World Trade Center Fire Safety Office, Two World Trade Center, 35th floor.

5) Signaqe •

Passenger Elevator Lobby Signaqe: Signs are posted and maintained on every floor in all passenger elevator lobbies. Pursuant to Fire Department regulations each sign reads: "IN CASE OF FIRE USE STAIRS UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED". Each sign also contains a diagram indicating the location of the sign and the location and letter designation of each stair servicing that particular floor.

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Floor Identification: Signs are posted and maintained on each floor within each stairway enclosure indicating the number of the floor, the stairway designation, if the floor is a "reentry" or "non reentry" floor. If reentry is not provided on that particular floor, the sign will indicate the nearest reentry location(s).

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Stairway Identification: Signs are posted and maintained on both sides of the stairway access doors indicating the letter designation for that particular stairway.

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Elevator Bank Identification: Signs are posted and maintained on each floor serviced by a bank of elevators. The sign utilizes a letter to designate and identify the particular elevator bank.

6) General The World Trade Center Fire Safety Plan was originally prepared in March, 1973. Since that time it has been revised, as necessary, to reflect changes to the plan. The most recent revision was completed in January, 1999.

EXHIBIT A DUTIES OF THE FIRE SAFETY DIRECTOR LISTED BELOW IS A CONDENSED VERSION OF THE GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ABOVE POSITION RELATING TO THE CONTENTS OF THIS DOCUMENT AND NYC LOCAL LAW 5. IT IS OFFERED AS A GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND IS NOT INTENDED TO BE ALL-INCLUSIVE OR REPRESENT THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION IN ITS ENTIRITEY.

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Responsible for planning, managing and directing fire, life safety and emergency preparedness and implementing emergency management strategies associated with fire & life safety, fire prevention, risk assessment, pre-incident planning, code enforcement, fire investigation, training and education.

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Be thoroughly familiar with the written fire safety plan providing for occupant fire drills and evacuation procedures in accordance with established fire department directives.

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Oversee responsibility for the availability and state of readiness of the Emergency Response Team. *

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Oversee and conduct fire evacuation drills.

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Coordinate training for Floor Wardens and a sufficient number of Alternate and Deputy Floor Wardens for each floor or occupancy in accordance with established Fire Department directives.

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In the event of a fire or other similar emergency, immediately report, or direct a qualified subordinate to report, to the Fire Command Station to supervise and coordinate the following:

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Insure that the Fire Department has been notified of the fire alarm and all pertinent details associated with the emergency.

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Insure that the Fire Brigade and Emergency Response Team have been notified of the fire alarm and all pertinent details associated with the emergency.

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Insure that the Fire Command Station is appropriately staffed.

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Obtain reports of conditions on floor and initiates evacuation procedures if necessary.

0 Obtain reports of conditions on the floor or area where the fire alarm was originated and relays such information to the Fire Department upon their arrival. 0 Coordinate activities with the Fire Department chief officer at the Fire Command Station or at the scene of the emergency. 0 Coordinate related activities with WTC Divisions/units associated with the emergency. 0 Conduct investigations of all fire incidents; completion of all appropriate reports/documentation; coordination of activities with FDNY Bureau of Fire Investigation if necessary. *NOTE: The World Trade Center Fire Brigade is staffed by members of the Port Authority Police (WTC Command) and are under the direct supervision and control of the duty tour commander or other ranking police supervisor. Police units receive fire training in accordance with established procedures administered by the Port Authority Public Safety Division.

EXHIBIT B DUTIES OF THE LIFE SAFETY COORDINATOR LISTED BELOW IS A CONDENSED VERSION OF THE GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ABOVE POSITION RELATING TO THE CONTENTS OF THIS DOCUMENT AND NYC LOCAL LAW 5. IT IS OFFERED AS A GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND IS NOT INTENDED TO BE ALL-INCLUSIVE OR REPRESENT THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION IN ITS ENTIRITEY.

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Subordinate to the rank of Fire Safety Director or above.

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Be thoroughly familiar with the written fire safety plan providing for occupant fire drills and evacuation procedures in accordance with established fire department directives.

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Oversee daily activities relating to Deputy Fire Safety Director staffing and operation of the Fire Command Stations.

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Oversee responsibility for the availability and state of readiness of the Tenant Fire Safety Teams.

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Conduct fire evacuation drills.

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Notify the Fire safety Director when any designated individual involved in the fire safety plan is neglecting the responsibilities assigned to them.

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Coordinate training and other activities relating to the Deputy Fire Safety Director positions.

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Conduct or oversee fire inspections.

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Prepare and update mobility restricted occupant report

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Prepare various related reports as necessary.

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Respond to fire alarms or other emergencies in the absence of the Fire Safety Director or as so directed.

EXHIBIT C DUTIES OF THE DEPUTY FIRE SAFETY DIRECTOR LISTED BELOW IS A CONDENSED VERSION OF THE GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ABOVE POSITION RELATING TO THE CONTENTS OF THIS DOCUMENT AND NYC LOCAL LAW 5. IT IS OFFERED AS A GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND IS NOT INTENDED TO BE ALL-INCLUSIVE OR REPRESENT THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION IN ITS ENTIRITEY.

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Primarily responsible for monitoring various fire alarm reporting devices at the Fire Command Station(s), dispatching information to appropriate parties, issuing permits for burning/welding operations and other fire safety related duties. In the event of an emergency, the primary duty of the Deputy Fire Safety Director is to execute and direct the fire safety plan until officially relieved by an individual of higher authority.

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Must be capable of directing the evacuation of building occupants in the event of fire or similar emergency as provided by the fire safety plan.

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The supervision of the Deputy Fire Safety Director(s) will be under the direction of the Fire Safety Director, Life Safety Coordinator or Life Safety Supervisor.

EXHIBIT D PORT AUTHORITY FIRE SAFETY STAFF

Name

Certification 1 WTC

2 WTC

62302187

62360029

Fire Safety Director Hurley

Life Safety & Security Supervisors Calderon Meyer McCrohan Pietruszki

Russo

62684188 62302138 62456876 63559447 00007132

62684196 62361530 62641923 63447072 00007231

EXHIBIT E CONTRACT DEPUTY FIRE SAFETY DIRECTORS

Certification

Name

Baldinger Boisseau Carbonari Castro Dolan Fitzsimons Gallagher Hayes Harris Hayhurst Horoshak Ihnken Joye Kukaj Mayo Meyers Mozzillo, M. Mozzillo, T. Munch Onukogu Parispogu Shea Simon Sorenson Soto Thompson Ward Wren

1 WTC

2 WTC

62273255 62342522 62338231 62338595 62190137 62733498 63536395 62158449 63630784 62461017 62278916 63023097 62463807 63364970 62568464 61405650 61876090 63556054 62341714 62075577 61179800 62330139 62330154 62330014 62323910 62275284 60337599 61781837

62347984 62338215 62338223 62338587 62324058 62733506 63630610 62332523 61985685 62364823 62330048 62951314 62913678 63595722 62309638 62335070 62335062 63617435 62341722 62347976 63055990 62330022 62332440 62268081 62323878 61519096 62332010 62323944

EXHIBIT F

WORLD TRADE CENTER FIRE DRILL AND EVACUATION ASSIGNMENT ORGANIZATION CHART

Fire Safety Director Life Safety Coordinator

Michael Hurley (435-5677) Barbara Ford (435-2889)

FLOOR Suite

Telephone

Floor Warden: Deputy Floor Warden(s): Searchers:

ALARM TRANSMISSION: Any person discovering fire or smoke should, without delay, either: 1) ACTIVATE BUILDING FIRE ALARM BOX LOCATED NEAR INTERSECTING CORRIDOR 2) TELEPHONE WORLD TRADE CENTER POLICE AT "HELP WTC" (435-3540)

EXHIBIT G DUTIES OF FLOOR WARDENS. ALTERNATE and DEPUTY WARDENS "Upon the request of the owner or manager of the building the tenant or tenants of each floor shall make available a sufficient number of responsible and dependable employees to be designated as Floor Wardens, Alternate and Deputy Floor Wardens". •

Each floor of the building shall be under the direction of a designated Floor Warden for the safe evacuation of occupants in the event of fire or similar emergency. The Floor Warden shall be assisted in his/her duties be Deputy Floor Wardens which will be provided for each occupancy. When an occupancy exceeds 7500 square feet of occupiable space, a Deputy Floor Warden will be provided for each 7500 square feet or part thereof.

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The Floor Warden and Deputy Floor Warden(s) shall be familiar with the fire safety plan, the location of all exits and the location and operation of any available fire alarm system or notification device.

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The Floor Warden, alternate and Deputy Floor Warden(s) shall insure that floor "searchers" are in place and will be available in the event of a fire alarm to alert occupants in immediate office areas, adjoining offices, conference rooms, rest rooms, etc.

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In the event of a fire, or fire alarm, the Floor Warden shall ascertain that the alarm has in fact been transmitted and the location of the fire (if possible). Thereafter, the Floor Warden shall begin the safe evacuation of the floor in accordance with directions/instructions received and the following guidelines:

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The most critical areas for immediate evacuation are the "fire floor" and the floor immediately above. Evacuation from other floors shall commence when instructions are received from the Fire Command Station or conditions dictate such actions.

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Floor Wardens and their deputies will insure that all occupants are notified of the fire emergency and that they immediately proceed to activate the fire safety plan.

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The Floor Warden shall, as soon as possible, notify the Fire Command Station of all pertinent details associated with the emergency.

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The Floor Warden shall notify the Fire Command Station of any nonambulatory or mobility restricted individuals who may require special assistance during evacuation.

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Evacuation to three or more floors below the "fire floor" is generally adequate.

0 The fire safety team will keep the Fire Command Station advised as to actions taken and location of occupants. 0

Floor Wardens on the floor above the "fire floor" shall, as soon as possible, notify the Fire Command Station of the means of egress being used for evacuation and any other pertinent details.

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In the event that stairways servicing the "fire floor" or floor(s) above are not usable due to fire or smoke contamination or overcrowding, consideration may be given to allowing usage of elevators in strict accordance with the following:

* If the elevators servicing a particular floor also service the "fire floor", they shall not be used. 4 If the elevators do not service the "fire floor" and their shafts do not have any openings on the "fire floor", they may be used at the direction of the Fire Department or other person having authority. *

Elevators staffed by firefighters or trained building personnel may be used.

* The Floor Warden shall select the safest stairway to use for evacuation on the basis of the location of the fire and any information received from the Fire Command Station. * The Floor Warden shall check the environment in the stairway prior to use for evacuation. If the stairway is contaminated by smoke, an alternate stair shall be selected and the Fire Command Station notified. * The Floor Warden shall keep the Fire Command Station advised of all activities associated with the evacuation of occupants.

EXHIBIT H DUTIES OF THE FIRE BRIGADE Upon report of a fire or smoke condition, an alarm is immediately transmitted to the Port Authority Police (WTC Command) who thereafter notify the New York City Fire Department and simultaneously transmit an alarm to the World Trade Center Fire Brigade (consisting of Port Authority Police Officers and various Port Authority/WTC staff). •

The Police Supervisor leads the Police Fire Brigade personnel.

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Fire Brigade members rendezvous at specific, predetermined locations (depending on the location of the reported fire) to obtain emergency equipment from fire response carts which are strategically located throughout the complex.

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Once properly equipped, Brigade members then respond to one floor below the "fire floor" and, utilizing the stairway(s), proceed up to the affected floor.

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The Supervisor advises the Fire Command Station of the conditions on the floor and if evacuation is recommended.

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If determined that evacuation is necessary, the Supervisor directs Fire Brigade members to initiate evacuation procedures and conduct a search of the floor while, simultaneously and if necessary, directs members to utilize firefighting appliances to control, suppress, (and extinguish) the fire until the arrival of the New York City Fire Department.

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Upon arrival of the New York City Fire Department, the Fire Brigade will relinquish control to the ranking fire officer and will thereafter await additional instructions.

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During all activities noted above, Fire Brigade members will keep the Fire Safety Director and Fire Command Station advised of any and all pertinent details.

EXHIBIT I FIRE BRIGADE ORGANIZATION CHART

Members

Duties

Port Authority Police Supervisor

Leads Police Fire Brigade staff

Port Authority Police Officers

Evacuate floor as directed Search floor Contain, control, extinguish fire

Port Authority Police Desk

Transmit alarm to FDNY

WTC Fire Safety Director

WTC Emergency Response Team

Insure transmission of alarm Insure notification of Brigade Insure notification of Warden(s) Insure notification of occupants Initiate evacuation if necessary Gather information for FDNY Relay information to FD chief upon arrival

Assist with evacuation Provide support services

EXHIBIT J BUILDING INFORMATION One World Trade Center Tower #1 (North Tower) • • • • • • • • • • •

110 stories 1368 feet in height, plus 316 foot antenna mast. Total=1684 feet 4.1 million square feet of rentable space Bordered on the north by the U.S. Customhouse (#6 World Trade Center) Bordered on the south by the Marriott Hotel (#3 World Trade Center) Bordered on the east by the Austin J. Tobin Plaza (open air 5 acre plaza) Bordered on the west by West Street Main entrance: West Street Location of Fire Command Station: immediately inside West Street entrance Area: 209 feet x 209 feet Classification: Class E

Two World Trade Center Tower #2 (South Tower) • • • • • • • • • • •

110 stories 1362 feet in height, plus outdoor roof observation platform at 1377 feet 4.1 million square feet of rentable space Bordered on the north by the Austin J. Tobin Plaza (open air 5 acre plaza) Bordered on the south by Liberty Street Bordered on the east by Four World Trade Center Bordered on the west by the Marriott Hotel (#3 World Trade Center) Main entrance: Liberty Street Location of Fire Command Center: immediately inside Liberty Street entrance Area: 209 feet x 209 feet Classification: Class E

EXHIBIT K FIRE PREVENTION A Fire Prevention Inspection Program has been developed and is in place at the World Trade Center Complex. The purpose for conducting these inspections is to limit the risk of life and property losses from fire. The inspector accomplishes this task by identifying and causing the correction of any conditions that may contribute to the occurrence and spread of fire and the immediate evacuation of occupants, should such an emergency occur. Additionally, inspections are conducted to minimize the likelihood of a fire occurring, or if a fire should happen, to ensure that its duration and spread will be limited. Formal inspections are generally conducted in each tenant space on an annual basis unless otherwise directed or there is sufficient cause to inspect or reinspect the premises on a more frequent basis. A written inspection report is compiled and maintained in the Fire Safety office and any deficiencies or violations noted are forwarded to the appropriate individual within the tenant occupancy. In addition to the above, daily general inspections of public areas are conducted at the start of each business day by members of tenant fire safety teams, World Trade Center Safety and Security Staff and Operations staff. These inspections are designed to insure that all necessary exits are available for immediate use and are not blocked in any way, that all exit hardware is in proper working order, that no obstructions are impeding access to corridors, aisles, stairways, etc.

EXHIBIT L FIRE NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS WITHIN THE WORLD TRADE CENTER

Manual Pull Stations Fire alarm notification may be made from any of the pull box stations located throughout the World Trade Center complex. These stations are located near each emergency egress stairway door as well as throughout the concourse and subgrades. The pull station is activated by simply grasping the circular handle (marked "pull") located in the center of the device, and pulling. This device automatically transmits an alarm to the Fire Command Station as well as the New York City Fire Department. If the sender wishes to communicate verbally with the Fire Command Station, they must use the Floor Warden Telephone located in the red cabinet built into the corridor wall. The telephone is primarily designed for use by the Floor Wardens (who have keys to unlock the cabinet), however the telephone is accessible at all times by breaking the protective glass cover and opening the door to the cabinet. The telephone is used in the same manner as a standard telephone, with the exception that the user will be automatically connected to the Fire Command Station. Smoke Detectors There several types of smoke detection systems in the World Trade Center complex. These include return air duct detectors, passenger elevator lobby detectors, freight elevator lobby detectors, mechanical equipment room ventilation detectors, and tenant systems (within tenant leasehold spaces). The function of the smoke detection system is to alert Emergency Response Personnel to the presence of smoke or other combustion products on individual floors or areas. The smoke detectors sense products of combustion before actual smoke or open flame is visible. The detectors are connected to a computer system which reports alarm conditions to the Fire Command Station. Return Air Ducts This type of smoke detector is hung in the ceiling of each floor, close to, or inside, the intake of the return air ducts. It will notify personnel to the presence of smoke in the return air ventilation system of individual floors.

Elevator Lobby There is at least one smoke detector in the ceiling of each elevator lobby (passenger and freight), directly above the elevator call button. These detectors have two functions: 1. to transmit the alarm activation, and 2. to cause the elevators to "recall" or return to their main lobby Mechanical Equipment Room Ventilation The ventilation smoke alarm system monitors the supply and return air ducts in the mechanical equipment rooms (MERS). The function of the system is to shut down the affected ventilation fans and alert emergency response personnel when smoke is detected in the supply or return air ducts. Tenant Systems Many tenant have their own smoke alarm systems. There are numerous types and descriptions, however, all have one thing in common: They all transmit an alarm to the Fire Command Station and are handled in the same manner as all other fire alarms. Telephone Notification In some instances a tenant may phone the Police Desk or Fire Command Station to report a fire emergency. This call is handled in the same manner as a computer printout fire alarm, and proper notifications are made immediately. AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS With limited exceptions, tenanted floors within the complex are equipped with automatic sprinklers. Automatic sprinkler protection consists of a series of pipes and sprinkler heads arranged so that the system will automatically distribute sufficient quantities of water directly on the fire to either extinguish it, or keep it from spreading until firefighters arrive. The sprinkler head is a mechanical device that automatically sprays water over a certain area when a pre-set temperature is reached due to fire. The main component of the sprinkler head is a low temperature melting alloy which, upon melting, opens the water passage through the head. There are many types of sprinkler heads available. The principle of operation for each type is similar: pressurized water is discharged again a deflector which defuses the water into a spray.

All sprinkler heads used in the World Trade Center are required to have the proper temperature ratings for the location in which they are installed. The temperature rating for sprinkler heads in ordinary office and storage areas (low hazard) is 135 -170 degrees F, therefore the color code would be "uncolored" or black. The sprinkler water flow transmits an alarm to the Fire Command Station where it is received on the computer printout as a "sprinkler alarm". TENANT SYSTEMS As with the smoke detection systems, many tenants have elected to install their own special-agent, fixed extinguishing systems. These specialized systems are used in situations where automatic sprinkler systems, which apply water, are not appropriate. Such systems use carbon dioxide, dry or wet chemical agents, foams, or halogenated agents. A critical feature of most special extinguishing systems is that they generally have a limited amount of extinguishing agent, compared to automatic sprinkler systems which are usually supplied with an almost endless amount of water. There are two main types of special extinguishing systems - local application and total flooding. The local application is designed to discharge agent onto a specific surface such as a restaurant cooking area or stove while a total flooding system is designed to introduce a heavy concentration of agent into a closed area such as a computer room or vault. In each case the Fire Command Station would be notified, via computer, if the system should be discharged.

EXHIBIT M STAIRS (NUMBER, LOCATION and FLOORS SERVED) Each tower contains three sets of stairs used for emergency evacuation. The location of each is as follows: • • •

Stairway A - east end of east-west corridors Stairway B - north end of north-south corridors Stairway C - west end of east-west corridors

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Stairway A provides egress from the 110th floor to the plaza level Stairway B provides egress from the 107th floor to the concourse (street) level and continues to the B6 (subgrade basement level 6) level Stairway C provides egress from the 110th floor to the plaza level

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ELEVATORS (Towers One and Two) Each tower is divided in three "zones" due to the height of the tower and the number of elevators needed to serve the occupants with a lobby, or skylobby, on the concourse level, the 44th floor and the 78th floor. This system makes for efficient use of floor space in that elevator shaft requirements are reduced by limiting local runs to one third of the tower. In effect, three local elevators operate at different levels within the space of a single shaft. Passenger Elevators and Floors Served • • • •

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The elevators in bank A, zone 1 service floors 9-16 (24,25,26,27,28,29) The elevators in bank B, zone 1 service floors 17-24 (30,31,32,33,34,35) The elevators in bank C, zone 1 service floors 25 - 32 (36,37,38,39,40,41) The elevators in bank D, zone 1 service floors 33 - 40 (42,43,44,45,46,47) The elevators in bank A, zone 2 service floors 44 - 54 (51,52,53,54,55,56) The elevators in bank B, zone 2 service floors 55 - 61 (57,58,59,60,61,62) The elevators in bank C, zone 2 service floors 61-67 (63,64,65,66,67,68) The elevators in bank D, zone 2 service floors 67 - 74 (69,70,71,72,73,74)

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The elevators in bank A, zone 3 service floors 78 - 86 (75,76,77,78,78,80) The elevators in bank B, zone 3 service floors 87 - 93 (81,82,83,84,85,86) The elevators in bank C, zone 3 service floors 94-100 (87,88,89,90,91,92) The elevators in bank D, zone 3 service floors 101 -107 (93,94,95,96,97,98)

High Rise / Low Rise Shuttle Elevators Service from Lobby to 44th Floor: Cars 1,2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11 Service From Lobby to 78th FloorCars 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, Freight Elevators and Floors Served • •

Car #5 :B1-5, 7, 9-40, 44 Car # 17: B1-5, 41,43-78

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Car # 48: B1-7, 9 - 4 0

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Car #49:61-5, 41 -74 Car # 50: B6 - 108 (tower 1 = B4 - 108) Car#6 :B1-5, 44, 75, 77-107 Car #99: 107-110

EXHIBIT N FIREFIGHTERS EMERGENCY ELEVATOR SERVICE When smoke is sensed by the smoke detectors in the ceilings of the passenger elevator lobbies, detectors initiate the descent of the elevators to the lowest terminal stops of all elevators affected in that particular bank. This is known as "fire service phase one". At these stops, emergency personnel can enter the elevator and operate the elevator on "fire service" by inserting the fire service key, and activating the key switch (phase two). When the elevator is under the phase two control, emergency personnel can operate the elevator on an "independent service". In this mode the elevator will respond only to the registered calls made from the car. It also activates the "open and "close" door push buttons. If the open button is released before the door is fully opened, or while the door is opening, the door will immediately close.-When the door is fully open it will remain open until the door close button is pushed.

EXHIBIT O TOWER ONE HVAC FANS AND FLOORS SERVED 7th floor MER serves floors 1-24 (16 floors above the MER, 6 below). Peripheral Fans

Interior Fans

North East South West

Northwest - ACS 7-5 Northeast - ACS 7-6 Southeast - ACS 7-7 Southwest - ACS 7-8

-ACS 7-1 - ACS 7-2 - ACS 7-3 -ACS 7-4

41st floor MER serves floor 25-58 (16 floors above the MER, 16 below). Peripheral Fans

Interior Fans

North East South West

Northwest-ACS 41-5, ACS 41-9 Northeast - ACS 41-6, ACS41-10 Southeast -ACS 41-7, ACS 41-11 Southwest-ACS 41-8, ACS 41-12

-ACS 41-1 - ACS 41-2 -ACS 41-4 -ACS 41-4

75th floor MER serves floors 59-91 (16 floors above the MER, 16 below). Peripheral Fans

Interior Fans

North - ACS 75-1 East - ACS 75-2 South - ACS 75-3 West - ACS 75-4

Northwest - ACS 75-5, ACS 75-9 Northeast - ACS 75-6, ACS 75-10 Southeast - ACS 75-7, ACS 75-11 Southwest - ACS 75-8, ACS 75-12

108th floor serves floors 92-105 (14 floors below the MER. Floors 106 & 107 utilize an independent system). Peripheral Fans North - ACS 108-1 East -ACS 108-2 South - ACS 108-3 West - ACS 108-4

Interior Fans Northwest - ACS 108-5 Northeast - ACS 108-6 Southeast - ACS 108-7 Southwest - ACS 108-8

EXHIBIT P TOWER TWO HVAC FANS AND FLOORS SERVED 7th floor MER serves floors 1-24 (16 floors above the MER, 6 below). Peripheral Fans

Interior Fans

North - ACS 7-1 East - ACS 7-2 South - ACS 7-3 West -ACS 7-4

Northwest - ACS 7-6 Northeast - ACS 7-7 Southeast - ACS 7-8 Southwest - ACS 7-5

41st floor MER serves floor 25-58 (16 floors above the MER, 16 below). Peripheral Fans

Interior Fans

North - ACS 41-1 East . - ACS 41-2 South - ACS 41-3 West - ACS 41-4

Northwest - ACS 41-6, ACS 41-10 Northeast - ACS 41-7, ACS 41-11 Southeast - ACS 41-8, ACS 41-12 Southwest - ACS 41-5, ACS 41-9

75th floor MER serves floors 59-91 (16 floors above the MER, 16 below). Peripheral Fans

Interior Fans

North - ACS 75-1 East - ACS 75-2 South - ACS 75-3 West - ACS 75-4

Northwest - ACS 75-6, ACS 75-10 Northeast - ACS 75-7, ACS 75-11 Southeast - ACS 75-8, ACS 75-12 Southwest - ACS 75-5, ACS 75-9

108th floor MER serves floors 92-106 (15 floors below the MER. Floor 107 utilizes an independent system). Peripheral Fans

Interior Fans

North - ACS 108-1 East -ACS 108-2 South - ACS 108-3 West - ACS 108^

Northwest - ACS 108-6 Northeast - ACS 108-7 Southeast - ACS 108-8 Southwest - ACS 108-5

EXHIBIT Q SMOKE PURGE SYSTEM After a fire has been extinguished, it is necessary to ventilate or remove smoke and other gaseous combustion products from the area. This is known as a "smoke purge". It is accomplished by drawing in fresh air from outside the building while exhausting "contaminated" air. The smoke purge system is set into operation by means of smoke purge systems in the MER'S (one for each quadrant). For a PATH smoke purge, World Trade Center personnel must contact the PATH Power Director/Train-Master. If deemed necessary, emergency personnel should open the emergency exit doors at the north end of the PATH mezzanine, and request that all north projection exhaust fans be put into operation. When a smoke purge is requested by the Chief Officer of the responding Fire Department units, emergency response staff should contact the Port Authority Mechanical Section (or supervisor during non-business hours).

EXHIBIT R STANDPIPE SYSTEMS One basic problem exists in every fire fighting operation in which ordinary combustible materials are involved: A sufficient quantity of water must be applied to reduce the quantity of heat being produced so that the fire can be controlled and extinguished. A standpipe system generally provides at least one fire hose outlet at each floor level and sometimes on the roof of multi-story buildings. Their purpose is to provide a quick and convenient means for operating fire streams on different floors or in different areas of a building. To be effective, the standpipe system must be supplied with adequate water and pressures. Due to the laws and formulas of hydraulics, standpipe systems are generally limited to 275 feet in height. Buildings in excess of 275 feet are "zoned" to allow water to be moved to upper floors via pumps. The standpipe riser system in the World Trade Center is designed to provide a reliable means of applying water on a fire in the shortest possible time. The hose stations are situated in the A,B and C stairways so that any area of a floor can be reached by a stream of water from the hose station in that area. In most areas, a 1-1/2 inch Underwriters Laboratory approved hose is "racked" near the standpipe riser. The normal hose length, with some exceptions, is 125 feet. One end of the racked hose will be attached to the standpipe outlet while the opposite end will contain a smooth bore nozzle. Because the standpipe hoses used in the World Trade Center have no shut off valve on the nozzle, the safe operation of this equipment requires two people.

Fire Pumps There are various fire pumps located in each tower. The function of these pumps is to provide water to hose stations on various floors during fire emergencies.

EXHIBIT S TENANT FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS There are many types of fire hazards that require special fire protection equipment or systems. This may be due to the unique nature of the hazard or the high probability of extensive loss of life and property. Many areas within the World Trade Center have, or require, these systems. These areas include: kitchen areas, range hoods and ducts, document storage areas, vaults, computer rooms, electrical equipment areas, etc. These extinguishing systems are designed to respond rapidly to fire, thus increasing life safety and reducing property damage. There are several types of systems used within the World Trade Center Complex. They include: preaction systems, dry chemical extinguishing systems, steam smothering systems, carbon dioxide systems and Halon systems

EXHIBIT T EMERGENCY POWER Standard electrical power is, under normal operating conditions, supplied by the Power Authority of the State of New York routed through eight 13,800 volt feeders operated by Consolidated Edison. The World Trade Center maintains a generator plant containing six emergency generators which provide 7.2 megawatts of power from a 15,000 gallon fuel supply which can be continuously replenished. In June, 1995 an electrical feed from the New Jersey Public Service Electric and Gas Company was installed via the PATH tunnel system to provide 2 megawatts of additional emergency power. The PSE&G system will automatically activate if the B6 generator plant fails to respond within 30 seconds. In addition to the above, four generators have been installed on the roof of Five World Trade Center capable of providing 2 megawatts each for a total of 8 megawatts. The emergency exit lighting in all stairs (and elevator cabs) also utilize a 90 minute battery back up power source and each stairway is treated with luminescent, phosphorescent paint on the stair treads and handrails to enhance visibility in subdued lighting conditions.

EXHIBIT U GENERAL INFORMATION

REFUSE/TRASH STORAGE Several trash compactor units are in place on the B1 truck dock level. All trash is compacted and stored in this location and is removed daily. TENANTS REQUIRING SPECIAL ASSISTANCE Upon receipt of a report of fire or an odor of smoke, Fire Brigade members will be dispatched via staffed freight elevators to a staging area one floor below the affected floor. The Fire Brigade will then advance to the fire floor via stairway in an effort to pinpoint the problem area. Based upon the information received, the Fire Safety Director will dispatch a freight elevator to the effected floor to evacuate non-ambulatory individuals, or those in need of special assistance. Should conditions on the effected floor dictate that this procedure would expose individuals to extreme danger, Fire Brigade members will " hand carry" these individuals down the stairwells to areas of safe refuge.

WORLD TRADE CENTER TRUCK DOCK ACCESS Although the normal Fire Department response is to the lobby of the affected building, there may be occasion for units to require access to the World Trade Center truck dock. The truck dock entrance is located on Barclay Street just off West Broadway. The height limitation for the Tower One and Two truck dock is 11 feet, 9 inches (Building Four and Five truck dock access is 10 feet, 6 inches). For comparison, FDNY ladder 10 (Vehicle SL9406) requires 11 feet of clearance.