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<br />nimize shock hazard. This is particularly
<br />i persons are using power tools outdoors
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<br />ct all appliances such as toasters, portable
<br />coffee pots, or hair dryers and pressing
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<br />;ottages exposed in open areas where
<br />tivity is frequent should be protected by
<br />ed and maintained lightnmg rod system
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<br />iSi«®APPgNpTX BA-5-I.3 Periodically, flues and chimneys should be checked for accumulations of soot and creosote and cleaned when dangerous amounts are noted. (The penod will vary, depending upon the fuel used and the frequency of usage.) There is a hazard of creosote buildup in stovepij>es and chimneys because of residue from controlled draft wood burning stoves. Dampers and cl. n. --y connectors should be kept in good repair. (See SFPA 211, Chimneys, Fireplaces and Vents, Chapter 3.)224-11(c) Call the gas installer or gas service company whenever gas burning equipment does not function properly. or whenever there is evidence of gas leakage.
<br />A-5-1.4.1 Fireplace openings should be equipped with
<br />small-mesh screens, or transparent fire-resiscive panels to
<br />cover the full width of the opening. Extinguish fireplace
<br />fires before leaving the premises.
<br />A-5-6.1 Provide hanging lamps or l.tnterns with catches or lockf to prevent them from being accidentally knocked from their hooks. Above any hanging lantern or lamp, place a metal shield with a minimum of 1 -in. (2.5-cm) air space between the shield and any combustible ceiling.
<br />A-5-3.1 The use of outdoor barbecues is continuing to
<br />increase rapidly, and ponable and stationary barbecues
<br />cause many serious fires. Such cooking devices should be
<br />used in accordance with fire permit requirements of the
<br />local fire chief, forest fire warden, or other responsible
<br />authority. Barbecues should not be used in times of severe
<br />fire weather. Ashes and unbumed material from barbe
<br />cues should be confined and disposed of in ihe same man
<br />ner as ashes from stoves. Use only approved barbecue fiie
<br />starters and use with caution. Manv people have b^n
<br />seriously injured when “speeding up“ a barbecue with
<br />volatile liquid fuels. Do not use barbecues inside.
<br />A-5,4.1 Special care should be taken in the placing of
<br />kerosene stoves and heaters to avoid contact with com
<br />bustible materials, including draperies, to avoid acciden
<br />tal overturning, and to avoid blocking of exit routes in
<br />event of malfunction. Fabrics must not be placed on
<br />stoves for drying. Portable pressurized liquid fuel camp
<br />stoves should be filled, pumped up and started outside
<br />Store and handle ad flammable liquids in conformance
<br />with the provisions of NFPA 30. Flammabie and Com^
<br />bustibU Liquids Code and NFPA 31, Installation of Oil
<br />Burning Equipment,
<br />A-5-6.3 Provide glass chimney's for all open flame-type
<br />lamps, including candles.
<br />A-5-7 Storage of €x>mbustibles and Flammabto.
<br />A-5-7.1 Clean and fill open flame-type pressurized
<br />lamps outdoors during daylight hours.
<br />(a) Keep attics, cellars, garages, woodsheds and the
<br />premises in general clear of accumulations of cast-off
<br />Items and rubbish. (“A clean house seldom bums.”)
<br />(b; Store gasoline in approved safetv-iype containers
<br />only. All dispensing of gasoline shall be done outdoors.
<br />(c) Certain oils (vegetable and animal oils) arc subject
<br />to spontaneous heating in contact with combustibles. Oil-
<br />soaked and paint rags, waste, or paper should not be al
<br />lowed to accumulate. Temporary storage should be in a
<br />separate metal container, with tight-fitting cover.
<br />(d) All cans containing combustibles should be clearly
<br />labeled as to the correct content.
<br />(e) Use safety matches in preference to the "strike
<br />anywhere * type of match.
<br />(0 Store matches out of reach of children and in pro
<br />tective containers.
<br />(g) Do not hang or place clothes or other fabrics close
<br />to heating appliances to dry.
<br />A-^5,1 Liquefied petroleum gas. sometimes referred to
<br />as ‘’bottled gas," is stored under pressure in containers for
<br />ll&4» A I-___IJ___I___.L * *lestic use. A strong odorant is added to this gas and to
<br />natural gas so that leakage will be noticed promptly. LPG
<br />is heavier than air and can flow into low places.
<br />A-6-1.4 Many tent materials are highly flammable.
<br />When purchasing or making tentage or repair thereto,
<br />select materials that have met the requirements of
<br />Federal specifications for flame-resistant textiles. (See
<br />NFPA 701, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame-
<br />Resistant Textiles and Films.) When weatherproofing
<br />tentage, use only flame-resistant material.
<br />A-5-5.2 Installation and servicing should he done by a
<br />qualified installer. General safety precautions for gas in
<br />stallations include the following:
<br />(a) When work is to be performed on any gas installa-Appendix B General Fire Protection
<br />tion or piping, the gas must be turned off to eliminate
<br />----------1 -^* ik .................hazard of leakage. All appliance valves should be closed
<br />before gas is again turned on.
<br />(b> V/hen checking for leakage, soap and water, or
<br />other material acceptable for the purpose shall be used.
<br />Matches, candles, flame or other sources of ignition
<br />should never be used in locating gas leakage. Flashlights
<br />should be used when searching for gas leakage. Electric
<br />switches should not be operated because they produce a
<br />spark, if electric lights arc already turned on when the
<br />search is being made, they should not be turned off. In
<br />other words, if there is any possibility of gas leakage in the
<br />room or area, every precaution must be taken to avoid in
<br />troducing a source of ignition.
<br />Thu Appendix u nol part of thu NFPA Standard 224 but is included
<br />for mjormaiton purposes only
<br />B-l Removal of Vegetative Hazards.
<br />B-1.1 Remove selected hazardous vegetative material.
<br />100 ft (30.5 m) or more if possible, from all structures,
<br />outside fireplaces and incinerators. Lawns, gardens and
<br />green shrubs tan be planted in this area to prevent ero
<br />sion and to preserve ground moisture and humus for
<br />larger trees. Ornamental shrubs that arc close-pruned
<br />can accumulate heavy concentrations and dead, dry
<br />vegetation inside the green perimeter. A flare-up of this
<br />accumulation can ignite overhanging eaves.
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