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<br />ir hooks. Above any hanging lantern or lamp,
<br />etal shield with a minimum of 1 -in. (2.5-cm) air
<br />ween the shield and any combustible ceiling.
<br />Provide glass chimneys for all open flame-type
<br />eluding candles.
<br />»rage of Combustibles and Flammablcs.
<br />Clean and fill open flame-type pressurised
<br />doors during daylight hours.
<br />p attics, cellars, garages, woodsheds and the
<br />in general clear of accumulations of cast-off
<br />rubbish. (“A clean house seldom bums.”)
<br />e gasoline in approved safety-type containers
<br />dispensing of gasoline shall be done outdoors.
<br />:ain oils (vegetable and animal oils) are subject
<br />ecus heating in contact with combustibles. Oil-
<br />i paint rags, waste, or paper should not be al-
<br />ccumulate. Temporary storage should be in a
<br />jeial container, with tight-fitting cover.
<br />rans containing combustibles should be clearly
<br />to the correct content.
<br />safety matches in preference to the “strike
<br />type of match.
<br />* matches out of reach of children and in pro-
<br />tainers.
<br />lOf hang or place clothes or other fabrics close
<br />appliances to dry.
<br />lany tent materials are highly flammable,
<br />rhasing or making tentage or repair thereto,
<br />erials that have met the requirements of
<br />reifications for flame-resistant textiles. (See
<br />Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame^
<br />Textiles and Films.) When weatherproofing
<br />e only flame-resistant material.
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<br />pendix B General Fire Protection
<br />iix IS not part of thu NFPA Standard 224 but u mcluded
<br />I purposes only.
<br />al of Vegetative Hazards.
<br />love selected hazardous vegetative material,
<br />m) or more if possible, from all structures,
<br />ilaces and incinerators. Lawns, gardens and
<br />I ran be planted in this area to prevent ero-
<br />preserve ground moisture and humus for
<br />Ornamental shrubs that arc close-pruned
<br />date heavy concentrations and dead, dry
<br />iside the ^een perimeter. A flare-up of this
<br />n can ignite overhanging eaves.
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<br />Fifure B-I.l Clear brmh from ail slopes torroundinx bsiiidiiift.
<br />B-I.2 Trim tree limbs and boughs back 10 ft (3.05 m)
<br />from all chimney outlets, outside fireplaces, and in
<br />cinerators.
<br />B-1.2.1 Where crown fires are possible, thin and prune
<br />trees surrounding the structure to lessen danger of a fire
<br />crowning; in the event of a fire, this will decrease the
<br />amount of heat. Check with the local forester for advice
<br />on desirable species and treatment.
<br />B-1.2.2 Maintain a minimum clearance of 2 ft (0.6 m)
<br />between the electrical service drop wire and tree limbs
<br />and branches.
<br />B-1.3 Keep structures and chimnes's free of vines and
<br />other close-growing vegetation that will become dry and
<br />hazardous during perils ol drought.
<br />B-1.3.1 Remove moss, leaves and other flammable
<br />material from the roof.
<br />B-2 Rubbish Disposal and Incinerators.
<br />B-2.1 Seek advice of a local fire authority regarding the
<br />proper removal and disposal of brush and other vegeta
<br />tion.
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<br />regulations.
<br />Don’t permit lar^ amounts of rubbish to ac
<br />cumulate. Rubbish should be disposed according to local
<br />B-2.2.1 Rubbish containing reflective material, i.e.,
<br />glass, broken automobile headlights, etc., should be
<br />shielded from direct sunlight.
<br />B-2.3 Inspect spark arresters on incinerators regularly
<br />to make sure they are not clogged or burned out.
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<br />Figure B-3 Obtain permit to burn brush ami then clear
<br />adequate area around pile to avoid fire spread.
<br />B-3 Before doing any burning outdoors obtain a permit if required by local fire authority. Follow the instructions as to clearance, time and necessai^ tools to have available. (See XFPA 82. Standard on Incinerators, lVo5fe and Linen Handling Systems and Equipment, Chapters 2 and S.) Air pollution authorities may also require a permit. Do not bum during windy or dry weather. Burn brush in small quantities. Large piles, when ignited, increase chance of fire escape. Have fire
<br />fighting equipment on hand and never leave the fire un
<br />attended. After the brush is burned, patrol the area con-
<br />siamly until you arc certain that the fire is out.
<br />B-4 Fundamental Fire Fighting Equipment.
<br />B-4.1 'Vhere water hose outlets are available, have suf
<br />ficient garden hose or other types of hose to reach any
<br />Dirt of the structure from garden hose outlets and equip
<br />the hose with an adjustable nozzle: 100 ft (30.5 m) of hose
<br />is the desired minimum and should be racked near or
<br />kept connected to at least one outside outlet.
<br />B-4.2 Keep a substantial ladder readilv accessible. ItTshould be of sufficient length to reach the roof ridge.
<br />B-4.3 Certain tools and equipment are necessary for ex
<br />tinguishment of fires. Con.'ult your local forestrv' agent
<br />for the kind most suitable for your locality and keep such
<br />Items available for prompt use.
<br />B-4.4 .Many protection agencies will provide a .special
<br />container with emergency fire fighting tools for a rcmoie
<br />community. Check with your local authority to see if this
<br />service is available. V'olunteer to provide the n^'cessary
<br />custody for the equipment.
<br />B-5 Portable Fire Extinguishers.
<br />B-5.1 Portable fire extinguishers are good emergency
<br />fire fighting equipment when used properly on the type
<br />and size of fire for which they are designed. Use only
<br />those extinguishers which have passed the tests of na
<br />tionally recognized laboratories.
<br />(For detailed information on portable fire ex
<br />tinguishers. see NFP.A 10. Portable Fire Extinguishers.)
<br />Questions about size, number, or kinds of extinguishers
<br />should be directed to the local fire chief, fire marshal, or
<br />forest fire warden.k-
<br />B-S.i.l For fires involvi,ig trash, paper, cloth, wood or
<br />other ordinary combustibles, use a pressurized water,
<br />pump tank, loaded stream, or multi purpose ex
<br />tinguisher.
<br />B-5.1.2 For fires in flammable liquids such as gasoline,
<br />oil. grease, tar and paint, use a carbon dioxide, dry
<br />chemical Halon. loaded stream, or foam extinguisher.
<br />B-5.1.3 For fires in electrical equipment such as lamps,
<br />motors, fuse panels and switchboards, use a nonconduct
<br />ing extinguishing agent such as carbon dioxide, Haion.
<br />or (Irv chemical. CJo not use soda acid, foam or other
<br />water-type extinguishers until tnr electric power has lK*en
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