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APPVNDIX A 224 9 A-2-2.2 Install garden hone outlets on the exterior of buildings to permit hone stream protection for all sr.tes of the building and the roof, It is desirable to have some outlets at least 50 ft (15.3 m) from the building for fire fighting use. Where practical, hose should be racked near and kept permanently connected to at least one outside outlet. Drain the how during freezing weather. A-2-2.4 .ecau-,e F ower supplies for electrically operated {4rumps rniglu not be completely reliable, con sider an altetrative method of pumping water, such as a poiiabh pump All pumps should provide sufficient pressure and 6olurne to deliver do effective stream of water to the '.ixhest part of the rtxif. Do not attach power lines that suppp„ energy to pumps to the house or other structures. �A'hert engine -driven pumps are used as standby units only, start the engine at least weekly to assure reliable response in an emergency. Pumps should be drained after use to prevent damage. Where ppiped water supplies are not available keep several full back pack pump cans or similar units in convenient locations A-2--,t On Federal, State and Provincial forest prop- erties, instructions for sounding alamis should be posted prominently. It is particularly important that every ovcc.i Farm of a home or camp in a forested area be thoroughly familiar with actiom to be taken in a fire emergency, the name and location of the nearest fire warden, and means of notification. Camp occupants shoulA be able to give accurate directions to fnrestry or fire department person nel on how to locate the camp property. Directions should be posted next to the telepho-,e sec visitors can read them before or at the time of a fire emergency } A-2 4.1 In a community of dwellings. cottages, or camp sites, a signal to alert other property owners immediately on discovery of a fire is essential. A distinctive signal (siren, air horn, or bell) should be centrally available for this purpose. This does not replace the need to notify the nearest organised fire department or forest agency irn mediately by telephone or other alarm methods. A-2-4.2 A variety of fire detectors are available for Mines, cottages, resort buildings and other structures. llww can sound an alarm inside and outside a building and may be connected to a telephone or other circuit for notifying the nearest forest agency or fire department. Fire detectors should be tested and listed by a test;ng laboratory. ('See NFPA 74, Household Fire Warning Egasprnewt . ) A-3-1 National and regional buile'irg codes will be helpful to peons who want to build new structures in forested areas. In addition, a number of NFPA codes and standards concerning fire protection are available for use in constructing such propert►es including the following, NFPA $0. Flammable ind Combtasobie l.zgrwds Code NFPA 31. hutal& &son (._ ')d Burmog Equrpraem NFPA S4, Neuronal Fuel t Code NFPA 54, 1-ii4 ed Poirot .its Gtue�, Storage and Haodhm NF1PA 70, National Flectriical Code NFPA 101, Life Sosfety Cods A-3-1.1 If the building rests on Supports with an open s})ace beneath, screen all such open spa- es or areas under (locus to prevent the accumulation of leaves, litter and other materials Subtect to fire. Do not store combustibles in these spaces. Maintain at least 4 in.'10.2 cm) between wood and the ground to provide adeyudic• ventilation and prevent rotting of the wood which could result in a fire hazardous condition. If the building has a basement or cellar. provide sufft dent headroom for the safe installation of heating equip- ment. Noncombustible or fire resistant materials are recommended for ceilings and walls near heating equip- ment to minimize the passibility of fire spread. Screen roof and gable vents to prevent sparks from entering the building. A-3-2.1 Install firestopping in the studding of all com- bustible wall and concealed ceiling spaces to prevent the unhampered spread of fire in such areas. Fire -topping consists of using wooden blocks, or noncombustible material supported on metal strips to block all openings or passages in walls and floors tightly to prevent the passage of smol-e and hot gases. This may be done at moderate cost in new buildings. In old buildings it may be costly and impractical to provide complete firestop ping. Blocking, however, should at least be installed at the walls .retween the first floor joists. Build a trap door or scuttle hole and provide a ladder for access to attic spacer. Provide a door or other means of access to the space beneath the building. A-3-3.2 Locking devices should not be used which would impede or Prohibi• escape from fire, sucit as chain type bolts, limited opening sliding type locks and burglar IecL which cannot be easily disengaged 1`r quick - releasing catches. A-3-3.5 Every family should practice fire exit drills in homes or camps. The procedures are srm le and easy to learn but become very important in a fne emergency. (.See NFPA folder G-100, "Seconds Count Escape Plan. ner I A-3-3.6 Windows may serve as a meats of mape, par- ticularly where ladders can be salted by fire fighters or others. Even where the ftc-ation is not favorable f n esc-ape, the window opening may provide air for breathin�g in a smoke -filled building where occupants are waiting for rescue. A-3-4 Combustible materials used on the interior of the building may be treated with a fire retardant coating or impregnation to improyr the fire resistance cif such materials. To be adequate. such treatment must have a degree of permanen<y and be applied properly to pPro- duoe the requited resistance to fire (See NFPA 70). Fire Retardant ?realm. nf.i of Buzldnig Matersals. ) A4 4.1 Interior wnod surfaces can be given added pro- ,ection against uripid flame spread by treatment with a fire•tetardam coating Some types of dry wall cwrostruc tines are conducive to flash fires Materials included in this category are untreated combustible fiberbtraid and certain types of plvwoe.A and paperboard that delaminate