Project Packet - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

APPF VUIx It 224 11 A-5-1.3 Periodicaliv flues ant' chimneys shouH be checked for accumulations of soot and c•ret.rtr and cleaned when dangerous amounts are noted. 0 he period will vary, depending upon the fuel used and the ft - quency of usage.) There is a hazard of creosote buildup in stove pipes and chimneys because of residue from con trolled draft wood burning %to, es. Dampers and chimne, unnectors should be kept in good repair. (See NFPA 211, ::himneys, Fireplaces and Vents, Chapter 3.) A-5-1.4.1 Fireplace openings should be equipped with small -mesh screens, or transparent fire -resistive panels to cover the full width of the opening. Extinguish fireplace fires aefore leaving the premises. A-8-3.1 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 at .itority. Baru ci!rs should not be used in times of severe fire weather. Ashes and unburned material from barbe• cues should be confined and disposed of 'n the same man ner as ashes from stoves. Use only approved barbecue fire starters and ,tat^ with caution. Many people have been seriously injured when "speeding up" a barbecue with volatile liquid fuels. Do not use barbecues inside. A-5,4.1 Special cz re should be taken in the placing of kerosene stove. 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 Stop- -d handle all flammable ligt.ids to conformance with wisinns of NFPA 30. Flammable and Corn- busto tads Code and NFPA 31 Installation of Oil Bur. apment A-b-'s.: Uquefi-d petroleum gas, scrmecimes re as -bottled gas," is stored under presure in contarr:r, for domestic ter. A atrona odorsnt 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-6-5.2 Installation and servicing should be done by a qualified inaaller. General safety precautions for gas in stallaeions melt de the following (a) When work is to be perforr»ed on any gas instslla tiorz or p t:jrt�, the ot* must be turned off it) eliminate hazard of kaltage. III appliance valves should be d wed before lies* if main turned on (b) When cbn*iFg for leakage, soap and water, or other material aocceptable (*sr the purpose shall be used. Matches: candles, flasm other sources M tgn iritn should never be used in locating gas leek a�Flashlights shouixd be used when searching for gas IeTsKr Electric aFsrstchn ►lit:uld rust be operated becauser they produce a spark; if elec•trit are already turned ton when the wasch is being nt they should not be turned off. in other words, if thew in at" possibility of gas itrokaBr in the rouse or aria. every precaution must be taken to svoid in trodsciag a source of iRssF wrt (t ) Call the gas installer or Ras %rntce company whenever gas btu ning rtlutpment does not function prop- (-r!•, or whenever there is evidence of gas leakage. A-5-6.1 Provide hanging lamps tar lanterns with catches or locks to prevent them from being accidentally knocked from their hooks. .Above any hanging lantern or lamp, place a metal shield with a minimum of I in. (2.`)-cm) air spate between the shield and any combuuible 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 Clt an and fill open flame -type pressurized lamps outdoors during daylight hours. (a) Keep attics,-ellars, garages, woodsheds and the prena." in general c'-ar of accumulations of cast-off items and rubbish. ("A clean house seldom burns ") (b) Store gasoline in approved safety -type containers only. All dispensing of gasoline shall be done outdoors. (c) Certain oils (vege(able and animal oils) are subject to spontaneous heating in contact with combustibles. Oil - soaked and paint rags, waste, or palxr should not be al- lowed to accumulate. Temporary storage should be in ; 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 anvwhere" type of match. if) Store matches out of reach of children and in pro tective containers. (g) Do not hang or place clothes or otlwr fabrics c lost to heating appliances to dry A-6-1.4 %lanv tent materials are highly flammable. When purchasing or makirg tentage or repair thereto, select materials that have met the requirements of Federal specifications for flame remstant textiles. (See NFPA 701, Standard ,Methods o/ Fire Trits for Flamer Reststant Trx(elrs .and Films ) When weatherproofing tentage. use cnly flame resistant material A pp mdi ■ D Gestural fire Protueedw r4e..4"r"ta is mw port of Otis JVFP ! tr.fttarW 224 ##W r tit tor ngsmwalm" purposes oleo B-1 Removal of Vegetative Hazards. a-1.1 Remove selected hwardous tel(etattw material. 100 ft (3U It mi or more if possible, from all structures. .mister frrerpfacr. and rrrtnerstats Lawns, gardens and green shrubs Can be planted in this area to prevent ero stun and to presrry • ground rmnsture and kumus fcw larplrr titres. tarnamental shrubs that are close pruned cat+ accusaulatt hravv cost owestsesru and Arad, than vetgnsaft 1 madit the grr" prt+irrwert A flatr up .4 this acriMlltaiesitsis can igntor ewrrhang±ng raves