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224-12 HOMES AND CAMPS IN FOREST AREAS <br />NOT THIS <br />it <br />THIS <br />ESBB <br />Figure B-1.1 Clear brush from all slopes surrounding buildings. <br />B-1.2 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.! 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 ad.l..c <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 chimneys free of vines and <br />other close-CTowing v^etation that will become dry and <br />Vh^azardous during periods of drought. <br />B-1.3.1 Remove mosj, leaves and other flammable <br />material from the roof. <br />B-2 Rubbish Disposal and Incineratoriu <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. <br />B-2.2 uon t pe <br />cumulate. Rubbish shoul <br />regulations. <br />larm amounts of rubbish to ac- <br />>uld 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. <br />^^leareo ^^AW rea <br />/CJ t.-V--* <br />Figure B-S Obtain permit to burn brush and then clear <br />adequate area around pile to avoid fire spread. <br />/ <br />B-3 Before doing any burning outdoors obtain a permit <br />if required by local fire authority. Follow the instructions <br />as to clearance, time and necessary tools to have <br />available. (See NFPA 82, Standard on Incinerators, <br />Waste and Linen Handling Systems and Equipm< <br />Chapters 2 and S.) Air pollution authorities may also re­ <br />quire a permit. Do not burn during windy or dry <br />weather. Burn brush in small Quantities. Large piles, <br />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 b burned, patrol the area con­ <br />stantly until you are certain that the fire is out. ' <br />B-4 Fundamental Fire Fighting Equipment. <br />B-4.1 Where water hose outlets are available, have suf­ <br />ficient garden hose or other types of hose to reach any <br />part 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 readily accessible. It <br />should be of sufficient length to reach the loof ridge. <br />B-4.3 Certain tools and equipment are necessary for ex ­ <br />tinguishment of fires. Consult your local forestry 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 remote <br />community. Check with your local authority to sec if this <br />service is available. Volunteer to provide the necessary <br />custody for the equipment. <br />B-5 Poruble Fire Excingubhers. <br />B-5.1 Portable fire extingubhers 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 />tingubhers. see NFPA 10, Portable Fire Extinguisuers.) <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. <br />B-5.1.1 For fires involving trash, paper, cloth, wood or <br />other ordinary combustibles, use a pressurized water, <br />pump tank, loaded stream, or multi-purpose ex- <br />tingubher. <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 />For fires in electrical equipment such as lamps, <br />switchboard, use a nonconduct- <br />B-5.1.3 <br />motors, fuse panels and switchboart <br />ing extinguishing agent such as carbon dioxide. Halon. <br />or dry chemical. Qo not use soda acid, foam or other <br />water-type extinguishers until the electric power has been <br />shut off.