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APPENDIX B 224-11 A-5-1.3 Periodically, flues and tmneys should be checked for accumulations of soo and creosote and cleaned when dangerous amounts arc noted. (The period will vary, depending upon the fuel used and the fre quency of usage.) There is a hazard of creosote buildup in stove pipes and chimneys because of residue frorn con trolled draft wood-burning stoves. Dampen and chimney connectors should be kept in good repair. {See NFPA 212, Chimneys, Fireplaces and Vents, Chapter 5.) A-5-I.4.1 Fireplace openings should be equipped with small-mesh screens, or transparent fire-r«istive panels to cover the full width of the opening. Extinguish fireplace fires before leaving the premises. ^-5-S.l The use of outdoor barbecues is continuing to increase rapidly, and portable and stationary barbecues cause many serious fires. Such cooking devices should be used in accordance with fire permit requirements of the local fire chief, forest fire warden, or other responsible authority. Barbecues should not be used in times of severe fire weather. Ashes and unbumed material from barbe cues should be confined and disposed of in the same man ner as ashes from stoves. Use only approved barbecue fire starters and use with caution. Many people have been seriously injured when "speeding up" a barbecue with _^,^latile liquid fuels. Do not use barbecues inside. A-5.4.1 Special care should be taken in the placing of kerosene stoves and heaters to avoid contact with com bustible materials, including draperies, to avoid acciden tal overturning, and to avoid blocking of exit routes in event of malfunction. Fabrics must not be placed on stoves for drying. Portable pressurized liquid fuel camp stoves should be filled, pumped up and started outside. Store and handle all flammable liquids in conformance with the provisions of NFPA 30, Flammable and Com bustible Liquids Code and NFPA 31. Installation of Oil Burning Equipment. A-5- 5.1 Liquefied petroleum gas. sometimes referred to as "bottled gas." is stored under pressure in containers for domestic use. A strong odorant is added to this gas and to natural gas so that leakage will be noticed promptly. LPG is heavier than air and can flow into low places. A-5-5.2 Installation and servicing should be done by a qualified installer. General safety precautions for gas in stallations include the following: (a) When work is to be performed on any gas installa tion or piping, the gas must be turned off to eliminate hazard of leakage. All appliance valvei should be closed before gas b again tumra on. (b) When checking for leakage, soap and water, or other material acceptable for the purpose shall be used. Matches, candies, flame or other sources of imiiion should never be used in locating gas leakan. Flasnlights should be used when searching for gas leakage. Electric switches should not be operated because they produce a spark; if electric lights are already turned on when the search b being made, t^ey should not be turned off. In other words, ii there is uny possibility of gas leakage in the room or area, every precaution must be taken to avoid in troducing a source of ignition. (c) Call the gas installer or gas service company whenever gas burning equipment does not function prop erly, or whenever there b evidence of gas leakage. A-5-6.1 rro»:H»* hanging lamps or lanterns with catches or locks i», O'-event 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. A-5-6.3 Provide glass chimneys for all open flame-type lamps, including candles. A-5-7 Storage of Combustibles and Flammables. A-5-7.1 Clean and fill open flame-type pressurized lamps outdoors during daylight hours. (a) Keep attics, cellars, garages, woo^heds and the prembes in general clear of accumulations of cast-off items and rubbbh. (' A clean house seldom bums.") (b) Store gasoline in approved safety-type containers only. All dispensing of gasoline shall be done outdoors. (c) Certain oils (vegetable and animal oils) are subject to spontaneous heating in contact with combustibles. Oil- soaked and paint rags, waste, or paper should not be al lowed to accumulate. Temporary storage should be in a separate metal container, with tight-fitting cover. (d) All cans containing combustibles should be clearly labeled as to the correct content. (e) Use safety matches in preference to the "strike anywhere" type of match. (0 Store matches out of reach of children and in pro tective containers. vg) Do not hang or place clothes or other fabrics close to heating appliances to dry. A-6-1.4 Many tent materiaU are highly flammable. When purchasing or making tentage or repair thereto, select materials that have met the requirements of Federal specifications for flame-resistant textiles. {See NFPA 701, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame- Resistant Textiles and Films.) When weatherproofing tentage, use only flame-resistant material. Appendix B General Fire Protection This Appendix is not part of this NFPA Standard 224 but it iruluded for information purposes only. B-1 Removal of Vegeutive Hazards. B-1.1 Remove selected hazardous vegetative material. 100 ft (30.5 m) or more if possible, from all structures, outside fireplaces and incinerators. Lawns, gardens .'•.nd green shrubs can be planted in this area to prevent ero sion and to preserve ground moisture and humus for larger trees. Ornamental shrubs that are close-pruned can accumulate heavy concentrations and dead, diy vegetation inside the green perimeter. A flare-up of this accumulation can ignite overhanging caves.