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r/-•■•y:'.' ; -^' '\ ■;x-:^^.vS^;V:vv^ii 224-7o dispose of ashes, dump them only when wetted in a pit dug in mineral soil where ail lazard has been cleared away for 10 ft (3 m).not use kerosene or other flammable liquids or accelerating fires. n Barbecues. e area used for barbecues in forest land shall :o mineral soil in a circle at least 5 ft (1.5 m) id the barbecue stand shall be placed in the \ firm, level spot. A supply of water and a ike shall be kept nearby for control of any tat may start in nearby forest duff or litter. isoline shall rot be used for staning barbecue ectrical charcoal igniters shall be of the ap- nenc Burning Fuel Oil. equipment which bums fuel oil for cooking [ heat to a room or building shall be installed ze with NFPA 31, Installation of Oil Burning Only appliances and equipment which have and listed by a nationally recognized testin hall be used and their use shall be restricte gnated purposes. fuel oil shall be stored and handled in con- th the provisions of NFPA 31, Installation of Equipment. her combustible and flammable liquids shall id handled in conformance with the provi- ^A 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids lent Burning Gas. equipment that bums gas shall be installed ned m accordance with NFPA 54, National ie. lefled petroleum gas containers and installs- le installed and maintained in accordance 8, Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petro- ate liquefied petroleum gas containers and ulating equipment outside of buildings. All ill be secured against falling. domestic use. containers should be set on a ion, aboveground. The outlet piping should against breakage from settling by a flexible r special fitting. The containers are required ety devices specified by Department of on regulations. ame-Type Equipment* n used indoors, open flame-n used indoors, open name-type equjpm tioned firmly on a steady support table mem or xmmm -i'W«p»s«i Pi: 224-8 ■ *- -t,; ■s..; i;up’'-’mmHOMES AND CAMPS IN FOREST AREASholder and kept at least 18 in. (45.7 cm) from combusti ble materials, including wails and ceiling.5-6.2 Flammable liquids or liquefied gases for such equipment shall be stored arid used according to 5-4.1.2 and 5-5.2 of this standard. 5-6.3* Wick*burning lanterns and candles shall shielded by glass chimneys or equivalent protection. 5-7* Storage of Combustibles and Flammables. 5-7.1* Each home, camp or other occupied structure in forest areas shall have a separate storage area for flam mable and combustible fuels and materials that are in ex cess of quantises needed for immediate use in the oc cupied areas. Safe practices of storage, dispensing of ‘ i ifuels, and disposal of unnecessary materials shall be per formed. Chapter 6 Public Camp Sites 6-1 Fire Protection Obligations. 6-1.1 If they provide public camp sites, owners and managers shall: Restrict camping to prepared camp grounds where fireplaces or stoves are provided, or to sites designated by land owners, forest or park officials. 6-1.2 Keep the camp free of fire hazards it all times during the period of use. Inspect camp sites on a schedule basis. 6-1.3 Make personal contacts with users advising them of precautions necessary to prevent fires. Employ fire jrevention educational measures such as posters, camp- ire talks, demonstrations, or movies in camping areas. 6-1.4* Use fire-retardant materials in tents and struc tures in accordance with Chapter 3 of this standard. 6-1.5 Provide a cache of fire fighting equipment as recommended in NFPA 295. Wildfire Control by Volun teer Fire DepartmerUs. 6-1.6 Comply with local fire control regulations such as camping, travel and smoking bans, or closures during high-hazard periods. 6-1.7 Provide alarm and communications facilities suf ficient for the notification of camp sit^ residents. 6-1.8 Provide communications facilities to the local fire department and forestry agenev responsible for the area. The telephone numbers of both agencies shall be conspic uous at every telephone. Appendi.\ AThis Appendix « not part of this SFPA Standard 224 hut is mcludrd for injormation purposes onty. A-l-1 The National Fire Codes and other publications of the National Fire Prott*ction .Association are applicable to the construction and safeguarding of forest properties and should be followed for detailed fire control and fire safely information. Check with local authorities regard ing building codes. A-2-1.2 If a home or cottage is on a brush- or wood- covered slope, a larger space cleared of hazardous growth for 200 to 400 ft (61 to 122 m) or more may be needed. Not all green vegetation is hazardous and some vegeta tion may help to control growth of more hazardous weeds and brush. Fire can spread rapidly uphill and the poten tial threat to the building depends upon the type and density of the vegetation, as well as the steepness of the slope. When property lines interfere with recommended spacing and clearances, local authorities should be con sulted. Consult a local forester for advice on clearances and desirable or hazardous species. \ ^ Figure A*2*1.2 Provide hazard clearance of at least 100 ft (30.S m) around a home or camp. A-2-2 When planning the water supply for an in dividual cottage or for a group of buildings, give con sideration to the use of water for fire protection as well as for domestic purposes. Even before construction is started, a dependable water supplv should be available for fire fighting. (See NFPA 123l\ Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Fire Fighting, Chapter 4.) A-2-2.1 Where terrain is suitable, an elevated tank or reservoir provides the most reliable water supply. In some instances the supply can be maintained by gravity filling. Oi.her arrangements for a dependable water supply in clude provision of a tank having a minimum capacity of 2,500 gallons (9.475 kL), a reservoir formed by partially damming a nearby stream, or a simple pit bulldozed in a suitable location. Adequate water levels in tanks or pits may be maintained naturally by springs, surface runoff or ground water, but in many situations artificial filling may be required. Lining the pit with a plastic sheet will minimize water loss through the soil. mmi km * MB ^ ■ ■ :w. .-i * 'i- -J''-'r-'v^ o S'-V.; ^ ' ..-'-i;.; V , .:i:./ VV .- •' ': ■. • . ' :■: y'MiM.-B.-B:yyv;,/, -. 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