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U4-8 HOMES ANi) CAMPS IN FOREST AREAS holder and kept at least 18 in. (45.7 (-m) from c-ombusti ble materials, including walls and ceiling. 5-6.2 Flammable liquids or liquefied gases for such equipment shall be stern-d and used according to 5-4.1.2 and 5-5.2 of this standard. 5-6.3* Wick -burning lanterns and candles shall be 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 IF ex- cess of quantities needed for immediate use in the oc. cupied areas. Safe Practices of storage, dispensing of fuels, and disposal of unnecessary materials shall be per- formed. Chapter 6 Public Camp Sites 6-1 Fire Prmection 00;xations. 6-1.1 if tlfxy 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 at 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 Prevention educational measures such as posters, camp- fire talks, demonstrations, or movies in camciing areas. 6-1.40 Use fire -retardant materials in tents and !true tares in accordance with Chapter 9 of this standard. 6-1.5 P. -Yvidr a cache of fire fighting equipment as recommended in NFPA 295, Wsldftrr Cnn!r01 by Volun- teer Fire Departments. 6.1.6 Comply with tcocal 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 site residents. 6-1,8 Provide communications facilities to the local fire department and forestry agency responsible for the area The telephone numbers of both agencies shall be consp st, uous at every telephone Appendix A 1 h-, 4 pp.•ndet n not parr u/ thn .%t11:4 siamiard .'24 butt, in, iudrd la, to/• ... nallou purpo►rt „nlV A-1-1 The 'National Fire Cotes and other publications of the National Fire Proirction Aw. wiation arc applicable to the construction and safeguarding of for,-st properties and should be followed for detailed frtr control and fire - safety infurrnation. (:heck with heal authorities regard. ing building codes. A-2-1.2 It 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 nil or more may be needed. Not all green vegetation is hazardous and some vegeta tion may help to ontrol growth of more hazardous weeds and brush. Fire can spread rapidly Aphill and the pxten- 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 he con- sulted. Consult a local forester for advice on clearances and desirable or hazardous species. 1 r-L Fset1100 -� Fw, .fw •ar. �l Figury 4-2-1.2 Pro%idr hazard rtrsrancr of at least 100 It 00.5 m) around • hoary or utnp A-2-2 When planning the water supply for an in- dividual cottage or for a group of buduings, give con- sideration to the use of water for fire protection as well as for domestic purposes Even before consiructionr is started, a dependable water cuppiv should he available for fire fightinQ�(See ,NFPA 12Jl. Water Supphrr for Suburban and lurral Fire Fighting. Chapter 4 1 A-2-2.1 Where terrain is suitable, an elevated tank or reservoir provides the mot reliable water supply. In slaw Instances the supph can be maintained by gravity filling. Other arrangements for a dependable water supply in elude provision of a tank having a minimum capacity of 2.500 gallons t9.47 i W, a reser mr .armed by oartiallr dammin•- •rbv stream. of a simple pit bull fizzed in a suttabi Adequate water levels in tanks or pies ma• -d naturally by springs, surface runoff o+ but in man* situations artificial filling n d. Untng the pot with a plasm short will I er loss through the tr It