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224-8 HOMES AND CAMPS IN FOREST AREAS holder and kept at least 18 in. (45.7 cm) from combusti- ble materials, including walls and ceiling. 5-6.2 Flammable liquids or liquefied gases for such equipment shall be stored and used according to 5.4.1.2 and 5-5.2 of this standard. 54.3* 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 in 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 Protection Obligations. 6-1.1 If they 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 fre, �ntion educational measures such as posters, camp- fire talks, demonstrations, or movies in camping areas. 6-1.4* Use fire -retardant mates leis in tents and struc- tures in accordance with Chapter 3 of this standard. 6-1.5 Provide a cache of fire fighting equipment as recommended in NFPA 295, Wildfire Control by Volun tier Fire Departments. 6-1.6 Comply with local fire contrr,l regulations such as camping, travel and smoking bans or closures during high -hazard periods. 6-1.. rovide 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 conspic- uous at every telephone. Appendix A This Appendix a not part o/ this NFPA Standart1224 but n enrludrd for tnlorrnatron purposes only. A-1-1 The National Fire Codes and other publications of the National Fire Protection Association are applicable to the construction and safeguarding of forest properties and should be followed for detailed fire control and fire safety information. Check with local authorities regard- ing building codes. A-2-1.2 If 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 m) or more may be needed. Not all green vegetation is hazardous and some vegeta- tion may help to control growth of more hazardous weeds and brush. Fire can spread rapidly uphill and the poten- tial threat to the building depends upon the type and density of the vegetatio.., a�, well as the steepness of the slope. When property lines interfere with recommended spacing and clearances, local authoriti - should be con- sulted. Consult a local forester for adv. on clearances and desirable or hazardous species. ,. Feet'.,. t - too Feet '.� _.._- 100 tb,'ilC 7 Feed t Z� L,. t!r►�E3 �` ` Figure A-2-1.2 Provide hazard clearance of at lean 100 ft (30.5 m) around a home or camp. A-2-2 When planning the water supply for an in- dividual cottage or for a group of buildings, give con- sideration to the use of water for fire protection as well as for domestic purposes. Even before construction is started, a dependable water supply should be available for fire fighting. (See NFPA 1231, Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Fire Fighting, Chapter 4.) A-2-2.1 Where terrain is suitable, an elevated tank or reservoir provides the most reliable water supply. In some instances the supply can be maintained by gravity filling. Other arrangements for a dependable water supply in- clude provision of a tank having a minimum capacity of 2,500 gallons (9.475 kL), a reservoir formed by partially damming a nearby stream, or a simple it bulldozed in a suitable location. Adequate water levers in tanks or pits may be maintained naturally by springs, surface runoff or ground water, but in many situations artificial fillip may be required. Lining the pit with a plastic sheet will minimize water loss through the sail.