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Policy Number
Description
07.11.01
Plan
Submittals (6-00)
07.11.02
Fire Lane
Marking (6-00)
07.11.03
Dumpster
Locations (6-00)
07.11.04
Lock Boxes
(6-00)
07.11.05
Dry Hydrant
(4-99)
07.11.06
Requirements
for Fire Department Access Roads/Drives (6-00)
07.11.07
Emergency
Lights (6-00)
07.11.08
Latch-Open
Devises (5-00)
07.11.09
Dead-End Fire Apparatus Roads Turn Around Requirements (5-04)
07.11.10
Certification
of Occupancy (6-00)
07.11.11
Fire Watches
(6-00)
07.11.12
Open Burning
in Land Clearing Operations (6-00)
07.11.13
Tents and
Membrane Structures (6-00)
07.11.14
Fire
Department Connection Locations (6-00)
07.11.15
Premises
Identification (6-00)
07.11.16
Haunted House
Requirements (11-03)
07.11.17
Fire
Protection of Commercial Cooking (2-99)
07.11.18
Verification
of service Collar (4-99)
Intent:
The purpose of these policies is to give a written notice of requirements, of
the Brighton Area Fire Department – Fire Marshal Division, to safeguard the
public health, safety and general welfare through structural strength,
Facilities means of egress, stability, sanitation, adequate light and
ventilation, energy conservation, and safety to life and property from fire and
other hazards attributed to the built environment.
Policy 07.11.01-Plan
Submittals
Submittal Requirements
All
submittals must have a transmittal with the following information:
Ø
Project
name and address
Ø
Contractor
company name, contact name, address, phone and fax numbers
Ø
Owner
name, contact name, address, phone and fax numbers
Ø
Architects
name, contact name, address, phone and fax numbers
Fire alarm
submittal shall include the following (5 copies):
Ø
A floor
plan
Ø
Location
of alarm-initiating and notification appliances
Ø
Alarm
control and trouble signaling equipment
Ø
Annunciation
Ø
Power
connections
Ø
Battery
calculations
Ø
Conductor
types and sizes
Ø
Voltage
drop calculations
Ø
Manufacturers, model numbers, and listing information for equipment, devices,
and materials
Ø
Details of
ceiling height and construction
Ø
The
interface of fire safety control functions
Sprinkler
system submittals shall include the following (5 copies):
Ø
A floor
plan
Ø
Water
supply per NFPA 13, Section 6-3
Ø
Ceiling
plan, obstructions, and equipment
Ø
Joist
locations and sizes
Ø
Sprinkler
locations
Ø
Pipe
locations and sizes
Ø
Design
criteria
Ø
Occupancy
Ø
Hydraulic
calculations
Ø
Sprinkler
types
Ø
Location
of flow test hydrants
Ø
Size,
length, and depth of underground supply
Ø
Manufacture equipment data sheets
Ø
Full
height building cut sections
Building
plans (1 copy):
Construction documents shall be dimensioned and drawn upon suitable material.
Electronic media documents are permitted to be submitted when approved by the
code official. Construction documents shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate
the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and show detail that it
will conform to the provisions of the code and relevant laws, ordinances, rules
and regulations, as determined by the code official.
Site plan
(1 copy):
Site plan
showing to scale the size and location of new construction and existing
structures on the site, distances from lot lines, the established street grades
and the proposed finished grades; and it shall be drawn in accordance with an
accurate boundary line survey. In the case of demolition, the site plan shall
show construction to be demolished and the location and size of existing
structures and construction that are to remain on the site or plot. The code
official is authorized to waive or modify the requirement for site plan when the
application for permit is for alteration or repair or when otherwise warranted.
Policy 07.11.02-Fire Lane
Markings
Fire Lane Marking
Requirements
Fire lanes
shall be marked with permanent NO PARKING – FIRE LANE signs. Signs shall be
visible from the means of travel (this may include installing double sided
signs). Signs shall have a minimum dimension of 12 inches (305 mm) wide by 18
inches (457 mm) high and have red letters on white reflective background. The
height from roadway to bottom of sign shall be a minimum of 72 inches. Signs
shall be maintained clear and readable at all times. Signs shall be located at a
spacing of 75 feet, or as required by the fire department.
Policy 07.11.03-Dumpster
Locations
Dumpster locations
Trash
containers, dumpsters, and other central waste-disposal units, any of which are
stored outside, shall be kept at a minimum distance of 15 feet from all parts of
a building exterior, including but not limited to windows, doors, roof eaves,
and utility controls. These containers shall be made of non-flammable /
non-combustible materials, with metal lids.
Exception: Where the walls
and adjacent to and within 20 feet of the container is a rated member of a
minimum of 2 hours and the walls extend a minimum of 4 feet above all roofing
members, and is approved by this department.
Policy
07.11.04-Lock Boxes
Lock
Box Location and Requirements
Lock box
shall be located within view of the front main door or in a location approved by
this department. The lock box shall be mounted at a minimum height of 60 inches
and a maximum height 72 inches. A label on the front main door will indicate the
use of a lock box. This department will be notified that a lock box was
installed. The lock box shall be operable by this department Knox box key. The
lock box shall contain keys to all lockable doors, locks, an emergency contact
list, and other items as required by the code official. All items within lock
box shall be maintained current. If a required item within the box is changed,
the fire department shall be notified within 10 days to have the lock box
updated.
Exception:
One and two family dwellings units.
Policy 07.11.05-Dry Hydrants
Dry
Hydrant Specification
Purpose;
To establish a standard necessary to ensure uniform construction, retrofit
practices, and performance of all dry hydrants. It is also to eliminate
questions as to what this department and community will accept as a finished
product and performance after installation and for the life of the hydrant.
Dry
Hydrant Construction Requirements
a.
The
location of the dry hydrant and configuration of the system will be approved by
the fire chief or designee. Each location, due to differences in topography,
will have its own specification written by the fire department prior to any
construction. The following is a general guideline for that specification.
Exceptions may be made by the fire department on a show cause basis from the
installer.
b.
All
horizontal piping will be buried below the local frost depth and ice depth. The
intake strainer and all other subsurface exposes piping will be located at the
deep point of the water source, as to protect the hydrant and not interfere with
navigation and swimmers. When located in a pond, the required stored water
quantity must exist between the bottom of anticipated ice thickness and six
inches above the top of the strainer.
c.
The intake
strainer, when located on the bottom of the water source will be in a fixed
position on a twelve inch deep base of at least one inch diameter stone or a
base approved by the fire department. The size of this pad will extend beyond
the strainer at least thirty inches in all directions. The purpose of this pad
is to support the strainer and keep the growth of weeds around the strainer to a
minimum.
d.
Before
backfilling, an evaluation of the soil condition will be made by the installer
to ensure proper compaction and support of the piping. Large diameter chunks of
clay will not be used for backfilling. If there is a question as to these
conditions, the fire chief or designee will confer with the installer as to the
best material to use for backfilling.
e.
After
backfilling, the contractor will remove all excess or abandoned material
including dirt and trees from the site. At this point the site will be final
graded.
The overall aesthetics of the site should be improved from
pre-construction conditions by whatever landscaping is necessary and within
reasons.
Dry Hydrant Construction Materials
a.
The
required flow, distance to the water, and difference in the elevation between
the hydrant and the water source requires minimum eight-inch diameter horizontal
piping. Vertical piping is required to be a minimum six-inch diameter. No
exceptions will be allowed.
b.
The shore
end of the hydrant will be a steel or ductile iron riser
For example, the Wintech Steel Dry Hydrant made by Wintech Inc., South
Birdman, Mi
Policy
07.11.06-Requirements for Fire Department Access Road/Drives
Commercial
Buildings and Facilities.
Approved fire apparatus access roads/drives shall be provided for
every facility, building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or moved
into or within this jurisdiction. The fire apparatus access road shall comply
with the requirements of the International Fire Code and shall extend to within
150 feet of all portions of the facility or any portion of the exterior wall of
the first story of the building as measured in an approved route around the
exterior of the building or facility.
Exception: The code official is authorized to increase the dimension of
150 feet where:
1.
The
building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system
installed in accordance with approved codes/standards.
2.
Fire
apparatus access roads cannot be installed due to location on property,
topography, waterways, non-negotiable grades or similar conditions, and an
approved alternative means of fire protection is provided.
3.
There are
not more than two Group R-3 or Group U occupancies.
Additional access.
The code official is authorized to require more than one fire apparatus access
road based on the potential for impairment of a single road by vehicle
congestion, condition or terrain, climate conditions or other factors that could
limit access.
High-pile storage.
Fire department vehicle access to buildings used for high-pile combustible
storage shall comply with applicable provision of the International Fire Code.
Specifications. Fire apparatus access roads/drives shall be installed
and arranged in accordance with all applicable codes, standards, bulletins, and
ordinances.
Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads/drives shall have an
unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet except for approved security gates,
and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches.
Authority.
The code official shall have the authority to require an increase in the minimum
access widths where they are inadequate for fire or rescue operations.
Surface. Fire
apparatus access roads/drives shall be designed and maintained to support the
imposed loads of fire apparatus and shall be surfaced so as to provide
all-weather driving capabilities.
Turning
radius. The required turning radius of a fire apparatus access
road/drive shall be determined by the code official.
Dead
ends.
Dead-end fire apparatus access roads/drives in excess of 150 feet in length
shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus.
Bridges
and elevated surfaces.
Where a bridge or an elevated surface is part of a fire apparatus access
road/drive it shall meet the requirements of all applicable codes, standards,
bulletin, and ordinances.
Grade.
The grade of the fire apparatus access roads/drives shall be within the limits
established by the code official based on the fire departments apparatus. It
shall not be greater than 10 percent or approved by the code official.
Marking.
Where required by the code official, approved signs or other approved notices
shall be provided for fire apparatus access roads/drives to identify such
roads/drives or prohibit the obstruction thereof. Signs or notices shall be
maintained in a clean and legible condition at all times and be replaced or
repaired when necessary to provide adequate visibility.
Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads/drives.
Fire apparatus access roads/drives shall not be obstructed in any manner,
including the parking of vehicles. The minimum width and clearances established
shall be maintained at all times.
Required gates and barricades.
The code official is authorized
to require the installation and maintenance of gates or other approved
barricades across fire apparatus access roads/drives, not including public
streets, alleys, or highways. Where security gates are installed, they shall be
maintained, and an approved means of emergency operation shall be provided and
maintained.
Residential (one-and two-family dwelling unit)
Buildings and Facilities.
Approved fire apparatus access roads/drives shall be provided for
every facility, building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or moved
into or within this jurisdiction. The fire apparatus access road shall comply
with the requirements of the International Fire Code and shall extend to within
150 feet of all portions of the facility or any portion of the exterior wall of
the first story of the building as measured in an approved route around the
exterior of the building or facility.
Exception: The code official is authorized to increase the dimension of
150 feet where:
1.
The
building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system
installed
in
accordance with approved codes/standards.
2.
Fire
apparatus access roads cannot be installed due to location on property,
topography,
waterways,
non-negotiable grades or similar conditions, and an approved alternative means
of
fire protection is provided.
3.
There are
not more than two Group R-3 or Group U occupancies.
Additional access.
The code official is authorized to require more than one fire apparatus access
road based on the potential for impairment of a single road by vehicle
congestion, condition or terrain, climate conditions or other factors that could
limit access.
High-pile storage.
Fire department vehicle access to buildings used for high-pile combustible
storage shall comply with applicable provision of the International Fire Code.
Specifications. Fire apparatus access roads/drives shall be installed
and arranged in accordance with all applicable codes, standards, bulletins, and
ordinances.
Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads/drives shall have an
unobstructed width of not less than 16 feet except for approved security gates,
and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches. The
width may be reduced to 12 feet in approved by the fire code official.
Authority.
The code official shall have the authority to require an increase in the minimum
access widths where they are inadequate for fire or rescue operations.
Surface. Fire
apparatus access roads/drives shall be designed and maintained to support the
imposed loads of fire apparatus and shall be surfaced so as to provide
all-weather driving capabilities.
Turning
radius. The required turning radius of a fire apparatus access
road/drive shall be determined by the code official.
Dead
ends.
Dead-end fire apparatus access roads/drives in excess of 150 feet in length
shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus.
Bridges
and elevated surfaces.
Where a bridge or an elevated surface is part of a fire apparatus access
road/drive it shall meet the requirements of all applicable codes, standards,
bulletin, and ordinances.
Grade.
The grade of the fire apparatus access roads/drives shall be within the limits
established by the code official based on the fire departments apparatus. It
shall not be greater than 10 percent or approved by the code official.
Marking.
Where required by the code official, approved signs or other approved notices
shall be provided for fire apparatus access roads/drives to identify such
roads/drives or prohibit the obstruction thereof. Signs or notices shall be
maintained in a clean and legible condition at all times and is replaced or
repaired when necessary to provide adequate visibility.
Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads/drives.
Fire apparatus access roads/drives shall not be obstructed in any manner,
including the parking of vehicles. The minimum width and clearances established
shall be maintained at all times.
Required gates and barricades.
The code official is authorized
to require the installation and maintenance of gates or other approved
barricades across fire apparatus access roads/drives, not including public
streets, alleys, or highways. Where security gates are installed, they shall be
approved, maintained, and an approved means of emergency operation shall be
provided and maintained.
Policy 07.11.07-Emergency
Lighting
Restrooms emergency
lighting requirements
It our
policy to require in restroom(s) that has facilities to serve three or more is
supplied when emergency lighting as follows:
3 to 5
facilities shall have at least a single head light with back up power lighting
the main area of the room.
5 or more
facilities shall have a double head emergency light with back up power lighting
the main area of the room.
Conference rooms
emergency lighting requirements
Conference, meeting, and other such rooms that have a gross area of 220 square
feet shall be provided with emergency lights with back up power.
Policy 07.11.08-Latch-open devises
Latch-open devises on pumps requirements
1.
The attendant
will shut off any pump that is dispensing fuel without the operator in view of
the nozzle and within 5 feet. In addition, the operator shall remain outside
their vehicle while fuel is being dispensed.
2.
The attendant
will shut down any pump that is being use to dispense fuel into non-approved
container(s) or in violation of any of part of this policy.
3.
Latch-open
devises will be allowed on only gasoline pump nozzles. No latch-open devises
will by allowed on diesel or kerosene pumps.
4.
All attendants
will be trained in all the proper operations of shut downs, spill containment,
proper notification of local authorities in the case of a spill.
5.
All state,
local laws ordinance shall be observed.
6. Station will be
responsible for reporting all spills, of reportable quantity.
Violation of this policy will result in the following:
First spill / violation
Verbal
warning
Second spill / violation Written
warning
Third spill / violation
$100.00
fine
Fourth spill / violation
$500.00 fine
Fifth spill / violation
$500.00 fine and the removal of all latch-open devises for the period of 1 year
Sixth spill / violation $1000.00
fine and the removal of all latch-open devises permanently
Policy 07.11.09-Dead-end Fire Apparatus Roads turn around requirements
Requirements for Dead-end fire apparatus access roads
Length Width
Turnaround required
(Feet)
(Feet)
151-500 20
120 feet “Hammerhead,”60
Feet “Y” or 95 feet
diameter cul-de-sac
in
accordance with
figure D103.1 of
the IFC
501-750 26
120 feet “Hammerhead,” 60
“Y” or 95 feet
diameter
cul-de-sac in
accordance
with figure D103.1
of the
IFC
Over 750
Special approval required
Policy 07.11.10-Certification of Occupancy
Certification of Occupancy Requirements
Before
a certification of occupancy being issued by this department the following (by
not limited to) will be completed. We do not inspect for temporary Certification
of Occupancy.
1.
Testing on the
emergency lights and exit signs back up systems.
2.
Checking that
the proper means of egress exist and the proper hardware is installed.
3.
All required
door closers are installed.
4.
Placements of
fire extinguishers are in the proper location, spacing between them, proper
rating for
coverage, and properly mounted.
5.
Address and/or
suite number in installed and in view of the road.
6.
Utilities have
proper impact protection.
7.
Electrical
panels have proper marking.
8.
Compressed gas
cylinders are properly secured to prevent tip – over.
9.
If the
structure has an automatic sprinkler system, all required tests are preformed
and approved. Furthermore, the plans were approved for installation. The proper
number of extra sprinkler heads, trim rings and wrench are on premises.
10.
If the
structure has a fire alarm system, all required tests are preformed and
approved. Furthermore, the plans were approved for installation.
11.
All required
fire barrier walls, doors, dampers, and windows are properly installed and of
proper type.
12.
Fire department
connections have the proper threads and caps.
13.
Fire lanes are
in proper locations and are marked with proper signage.
14.
All other final
inspections are completed.
Policy 07.11.11-Fire Watches
Purpose
Occasionally facilities are found that are substantially out of compliance with
applicable fire safety rules. A fire watch may be an acceptable alternative to
strict code compliance in order to allow continued occupancy for a specific
limited time period. The authority for continued occupancy of a non-compliant
regulated lies with the Brighton Area Fire Authority Fire Marshal Division.
Intent
It is
the intent of this document to provide direction for selection, requirement,
training and duties of personnel who will perform fire watch duties.
Facility Management Responsibilities
A.
Provide the
applicable code official with an acceptable written plan of correction for all
areas of
non-compliance including a proposed date for correction.
B.
Provide the
code official with an acceptable site-specific written fire response plan.
C.
Personnel
assigned to a fire watch may be assigned other duties than those required for a
fire watch;
however, these other duties
shall not compromise fire watch duties.
D.
Procedures and
instructions for personnel assigned to a fire watch shall be specific with
respect to duty responsibilities and action required.
E.
Personnel
assigned to fire watch duties shall have the skills and ability to perform
prescribed duties.
F.
Personnel
assigned to a fire watch shall be trained to ensure that they are familiar with
the
following:
1.
All buildings,
occupancies and hazards involved.
2.
Facility fire
protection systems
3.
Facility manual
and automatic detection and alarm systems.
4.
Use of portable
fire protection equipment
5.
The facility
site-specific fire response plan.
G.
A
communications system shall be provided to all fire watch participants for
notification of
any condition, which may affect life and/or property safety.
1. Approved
communication systems:
a.
Telephones
b.
Cellar
telephones
c.
Radios
d.
Training in
operating procedures for a-c above
2.
A constantly
attended communications center within the facility shall be maintained to
receive an emergency signal or call which may require notification of local fire
department and building occupants.
3.
A continuously
updated directory of names, telephone numbers and other information to assist in
making emergency calls shall be made available.
Fire
Watch Functions and Duties
A.
Rounds of all
areas subject to the fire watch shall be conducted not less than once per hour
with specific frequency to be determined by the code official.
B.
Personnel shall
not leave their assigned area except in an emergency. In such cases, they shall
notify the communication center.
C. The first round
of patrol is very important to gain familiarization with the patrol site and
should include monitoring the following:
a.
Windows and
fire doors closed.
b.
All oily waste,
rags, paint residue, rubbish and other combustibles removed from the building or
reported.
c.
All fire
protection equipment in place and not obstructed.
d.
Aisles clear.
e.
All secured
offices, conference rooms, and smoking areas checked for carelessly discarded
smoking materials.
f.
All gas and
electric heating devices in open or unsecured areas on the premises checked.
g.
Flammable and
combustible materials properly stored in approved containers or storage areas.
h.
All sprinkler
values open and sealed, with gauges indicating normal pressures. If not open,
that fact should be reported immediately.
i.
Special
attention should be given to areas under construction.
D.
Example of
duties of fire watch personnel include:
1.
Detecting
conditions likely to cause a fire, such as leaks or spills of flammable liquids
and faulty equipment.
2.
Detecting
conditions that reduces the effectiveness with which a fire can be controlled,
such as sprinkler valves not open, obstructed sprinkler heads, water supply
impaired, or portable fire extinguisher not in place or in working order.
3.
Making patrols
along routes to ensure surveillance of the area in question at appropriate
intervals.
4.
Discovery of
fire and appropriate response.
a.
Upon discovery
of fire, the fire watch member shall immediately transmit the fire location to
the communications center or the fire department with jurisdiction pursuant to
the facility site-specific fire response plan.
b.
Upon discovery
of a fire and after reporting pursuant to the facility site-specific fire
response plan, fire watch personnel make reasonable efforts to combat the fire
using portable fire extinguishing equipment, providing that by doing so it does
not put themselves or anyone else in harms way.
E.
Daily report
form
1.
A daily fire
watch log shall include a summary of rounds including name, time and date as
well as any violations or unusual events encountered by fire watch personnel on
their shift.
2.
Example of
typical fire watch daily log comments include:
a.
Fires in
progress or property damaged?
b.
Stations
missed?
c.
Rule
violations?
d.
Corridors
obstructed?
e.
Doors/windows
open?
f.
Fire equipment
missing or inoperative?
g.
Sprinkler
system defects found?
h.
Areas
unsecured?
i.
Exits
obstructed/blocked?
j.
Fire door
blocked or inoperative?
k.
Smoking
violations discovered?
l.
Other events
noted?
3.
A copy of the
daily fire watch log shall be faxed daily to the Code official’s office for
review. Continued approval of the use of a fire watch is contingent upon
facility management documenting that a through fire watch is being conducted
Policy 07.11.12-Open burning
in Land Clearing Operations
Open
burning in land clearing operations
A
permit for open land clearing burning will be issued ONLY after an applicant can
states that they can meet the following, and these permits will be issued on a 3
day base.
The
use of an air curtain incineration devise shall be used.
The operations principle of the air curtain within an
incineration device lies in the introduction of controlled high velocity air
across the upper portion of the combustion chamber in which combustibles, such
as wood, are loaded. The powerful curtain of air created in this process is
actually a rotating mass of high temperature air (2,300 F or more) that has been
trapped in the chamber. The increased combustion time and turbulence results in
complete combustion of loaded waste and the protective curtain created by the
rotating air significantly reduce emissions.
Basic Safety Points
1.
The unit shall
be placed on cleared, level ground.
2.
The unit shall
be placed such that no combustible materials are within a minimum 100-foot
clearance in any direction of any part of unit and pit.
3.
They shall not
be operated when the wind speeds reach 20 MPH as the potential to carry hot
embers is significantly increased.
4.
NEVER
use highly combustible materials to light the unit.
5.
Shut the unit
in an emergency
Note: The above distances serve as a GUIDELINE ONLY! You
MUST ALWAYS observe the areas around the unit regardless of the wind speed. You
must always observe local fire ordinance and directives from the local fire
department or other authorities.
6. Fire will not be burn before sunrise and after
dark.
How
to build a pit
These are guideline only always follow manufacture
requirements.
Pit size:
9 – 12 feet deep
9 - 12 feet wide
36 feet length
How
to load the pit
The quickest and easiest way to start a fire is to light it in the bottom of the
pit. A fire started in the bottom will climb to the surface igniting everything
on the way up.
1. Load sufficient
small, dry and clean brush into the bottom of the pit to a level of about 2 to 3
feet making sure the entire bottom area of the pit is covered.
2. All materials
placed in the pit should be tightly packed. If there are large air spaces
between the deposited waste materials, the heat will not build up properly and
the fire will be difficult to light.
3. Once you have
enough small material in the bottom, begin packing larger material on top, such
as logs or stumps. Take your time, make sure the second layer is also well
packed, and level across the pit.
4. The level of
material in the pit for light-off should be kept about one foot below the
manifold.
5. Care should be
taken to ensure material does not extend above the top of the manifold, as it
will disturb the air curtain.
6. Load the pit
from the opposite side from the manifold.
How
to feed a fire
It
is imperative to observe what type of material to add to the fire, when to add
it and where to
load it.
1. Begin adding
material slowly for the first hour. It takes about an hour for the fire to reach
maximum temperature.
2. If hot holes
develop in the fire, you should load heavier in these spots. A few stumps or
logs do nicely in this situation.
3. Keep the fire
level across the top and do not let the material stack higher than 1 foot below
the manifold.
The
first must be loaded continuously throughout the day in order maintain operating
temperatures. If the fire is not loaded continuously, the heat will subside
which will result in smoke escaping.
At all
times, keep in mind that dirt does not burn, it only makes the fire cool off and
smoke, so make sure the waste material is clean before it is placed into the
pit.
How
to burn fire down for shutdown
1. All loading
should stop about one to two hours before you intend to put the fire out. (Fire
shall be out by the fall of the dark).
2. As the fire
burns down, you have the loader operator push the ends up in order to keep the
remainder of the material burning hot, if the ends of the pit allow that.
3. When covering
the fire with dirt, always have the operator start on the upwind side and cover
the entire area before moving down the pit. This manner of covering will keep
smoke emission to a minimum level.
4. Do not shut off
the airflow through the manifold while the fire is still hot and the manifold is
in place over the pit. Without the airflow, it is possible to reach temperatures
high enough to damage the manifolds.
5. MAKE SURE the
fire is extinguished before you leave the job site.
Note; This are guidelines always follow all safety and
manufacture recommendations
Policy 07.11.13-Tents and Membrane Structure
1. All
supporting members shall be of sufficient size and strength to support the
structure.
2. The poles
and their supporting guys, stays, stakes, and fastenings shall be of sufficient
strength and attachment to resist a minimum wind pressure of 20 lbf/ft2 of
projected area of the tent
3. Tents
shall be adequately guyed, supported, and braced to withstand a minimum pressure
or suction of 10 lbf/ft2.
4. Pull-down
ropes shall be provided on all poles.
5. All tent
fabric shall meet the requirement of the large-scale test contained in NFPA 701,
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