The seven key elements are requirements of a comprehensive structural fire program and were reviewed and agreed to by the National Fire Protection Association, U.S. Fire Administration, Department of Energy and General Services Administration. The GAO audit involved site visits to six National Park Service units. In the review of the parks none met the seven program requirements. I will go over each element and the steps that we are taking to implement the element on a servicewide basis. Consistent funding sufficient to support an effective structural fire safety effort.
Consistent funding is necessary to implement a comprehensive structural fire program.
We have begun to identify the funding needs to address current and projected deficiencies within existing or likely funding levels. Estimates to address all parks and buildings must be based on information collected during building inspections and park analysis. We anticipate that the estimates for this more detailed tier of work will be proposed to support our fiscal year 2002 budget proposal. A structural fire plan that includes overview and key elements. Completion of the NPS Director's Order 58, Structural Fire, and the corresponding reference manual will establish the minimum structural fire safety requirements for the National Park Service.