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<br />Chapter 1 Introduction
<br />his standard contains fire protection re-
<br />homes. cottages, camps, multiple oc-
<br />tracts or subdivisions of mobile homes or
<br />ides in forest areas where indoor or out-
<br />mdanger life or property.
<br />"his publication is intended to serve as a
<br />:ers of fire control agencies. It can serve
<br />ilations in areas not otherwise covered by
<br />irotection and as a practical advisory
<br />y owners in forest areas. It will also serve
<br />e owners, resort owners, transients, and
<br />, owners with specific good practices to
<br />il fires and save Ufe in forest areas and
<br />mize damage to valuable timberland,
<br />I watershed areas.
<br />Vhen a fire does get started in forest
<br />e different from the city fire, where
<br />sponse usually entail short travel time,
<br />irtments can reach the scene of a fire
<br />□uate equipment, manpower, and water
<br />iiey can, in most instances, extinguish a
<br />Such is seldom the case in forest areas,
<br />uction of many homes, framed canvas
<br />he flammable cover growth adjacent to
<br />itive inaccessibility to fire fiffhang ap-
<br />litficult con-. of water supplies create a difficult
<br />lilding fire gams headway, total destruc-
<br />Its, with the added danger that flying
<br />t a fast-spreading forest fire or ignite
<br />ictures.
<br />;er also exists that a forest fire may in-
<br />ial area, certain precaution are nec«-
<br />cse structures. Therefore, it is essential
<br />indards and prevention measures be
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<br />AREA FIRE PROTECTION/ 5TRCCTCRESChapter 2 Area Fire Protection tions nnd other means for sending alarms shall be posted and adequately identified.2-1 Building Location.2-1.1 Buildings used as homes or camps in forest areas shall be located at least 40 ft (12.2 m) apart and attempt
<br />shall be made to gain maximum advantage of firebreaks
<br />created bv streams or roads. Where there is organized fire
<br />protection, the authority having jurisdiction may alter
<br />these distance provisions. Buildings shad be separated ac
<br />cording to recommendations of NFPA 80A, Protection of
<br />Buildings from Exterior Fire Exposures.
<br />2-4.2^ In a communitv of dwellings, cottages, camp sites, recreational vehicles, or mobile homes, there shall be an audible fire signal to alert properly owners and
<br />other forest visitors when fire cx'curs. At the same time
<br />the signal shall be transmitted to the nearest fire depart
<br />ment or forest fire agency responsible for protecting that
<br />area.
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<br />2-1.2^ A space of 100 ft (30.5 m) or more, cleared of
<br />hazardous vegetative growth and other flammable
<br />materials, shall be maintainer between a building and
<br />surrounding brush or heavily wooded area.
<br />Chapter 5 Structures
<br />2-2* Water Supply.
<br />2-2,1* Arrangements shall be made to provide water
<br />for fire protection by creating or using a static source,
<br />ibliswell water, or a supply from an established pumpin
<br />system.
<br />2-2.2* If the water supply for fire protection is a pond
<br />or stream, an approach to the water s edge sha 1 be
<br />cleared to provide access for pumping units. This pumper
<br />location or landing shall be within ten feet of the water
<br />level, with adequate clearance for fire apparatus to turn
<br />around. Permanent signs shall be posted to indicate these
<br />emergency water sources around the property.
<br />3-1* Building and Fire Safety Codes.
<br />3-1.1* Buildings constructed in forest areas shall meet
<br />fire protection and structural requirements of the local,
<br />county, regional or state agency that has jurisdiction in
<br />the area. (In the absence of specific fire safety re
<br />quirements. NFP.^ 101^. Life Safety Code*, may be used
<br />as a guide for life safety features in buildings.)
<br />3-1.2 Cottage and camp buildings shall be constructed
<br />with clearance of at least 4 in (10.2 cm) between wood
<br />joists and the ground to provide adequate ventilation.
<br />2-2.3 For homes and cottages, pipe supply mains shall
<br />be at least l in. (2.54-cm) diameter.
<br />3-1.3 If the building has a basement or cellar, sufficient
<br />headroom shall be provided for safe installation of
<br />heating equipment.
<br />2-2.4* VV’^hen tracts or subdivisions are developed where
<br />recreational vehicles, mobile homes, or numerous struc
<br />tures might be built, a water system for the entire
<br />development shall be provided. W'ater storage facilities,
<br />distribution lines, and fire hydrants of sufficient capacity
<br />shall be installed with provision for .standby pumping.
<br />(See Chapter 2, XFPA 24, Standard for Outside Protec
<br />tion.)
<br />3-2 Structural Requirenients.
<br />3-2.1* Firestopping shall be installed between studs of
<br />all combustible wall and concealed ceiling spaces.
<br />3-2.2 Insulation used in wail, floor and ceiling areas
<br />shall complv with ASTM C739.
<br />5-2.3 Access shall be provided to the attic and to space
<br />beneath the building.
<br />2-2.5 Lodges, hotels, motels and otner similar multiple-
<br />occupancy buildings in forested areas shall be protected
<br />bv automatic sprinkler systems meeting requirements of
<br />NFPA 13.
<br />3-3 Exits.
<br />3-3.1 Every cottage or resort used a.s a dwelling shall
<br />have means of egress that meet requirements of NFPA
<br />101, Life Safety Code, Section 5.
<br />2-3 Access Roads or Areas.
<br />2-3.1 If fire apparatus is expected to respond to the
<br />home, cottage or camp area, a good roadway shall be
<br />maintained. This roadway shall be at least 15 ft (4.6 m)
<br />wide with tree branches and brush trimmed along the
<br />road to facilitate vehicle movement and to minimize the
<br />danger of injury to persons riding on trucks. Curves,
<br />grades, and bridges shall be designed to accommodate
<br />the fire apparatus which may respond.
<br />3-3.2* Exterior and interior doors in cottages, resort
<br />buildings, and other structures in forest areas shall be de
<br />signed and constructed to permit quick escape. Where
<br />practical, they shall swing in the direction of exit travel.
<br />Screen and storm doors, particularly, must be arranged
<br />for this purpose. Locks and latches shall be of the type
<br />that can be released quickly and easily by the building oc
<br />cupants.
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<br />2-4* Alarms.
<br />2-4.1* The local fire chief, fire warden, or forest ranger
<br />3-3.2.1 All closet door latches shall be such that
<br />children can open the doors from inside the closet.
<br />shall notify occupants of buildings in forest areas of the
<br />most effective means of reporting a fire. Telephone loca-
<br />3-3.2.2 All bathroom door locks shall be designed to
<br />permit ;he opening of the locked door from the outside in
<br />an emergency without the use of a special key.
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