AG-82B1-S-10-0381 EMERGENCY CONTROL- FIRE PLAN.pdf

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Clay Butte Lookout Tower Repairs Federal contract opportunity
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AG-82B1-S-10-0381
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Department of Agriculture Forest Service Washington Office Economic Recovery Operations Center Intermountain

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CLAY BUTTE LOOKOUT TOWER REPAIRS

FIRE PLAN

EMERGENCY CONTROL - FIRE PLAN

This plan outlines the channels of responsibilities for fire prevention and suppression activities and sets up an attack procedure in the event of a fire within the project area.

The project area is defined as that area within the National Forest and within one-tenth mile of the project right-of-way, work areas, and all roads used for construction purposes. The Interagency Fire Dispatch Center will be contacted in the event of any fire in or near the project area(s) (1-800-295-9954).

A. Tools and Equipment

1. Tools.

(a) The contractor shall furnish and maintain in a serviceable condition one shovel or pulaski for each of his employees, to be used only for suppressing fires. These tools will be kept in sealed boxes and available within the immediate working areas.

(b) The contractor shall furnish one shovel, LHRP, size 0 or larger, one axe, two pounds or larger, for each truck, each personnel vehicle, each tractor, and each grader. For each welder, he shall furnish one shovel, LHRP, size 0 or larger, and one backpack, five-gallon pump; for each gasoline power tool (power saw, soil auger, ect.), one shovel, LHRP, size 0 or larger, and one eight-ounce chemical pressurized fire extinguisher. Contractor shall also furnish any other equipment called for elsewhere in the contract.

(c) All fire tools and equipment required to be furnished by the contractor shall be in good working condition at all times.

B. General Provisions

1. Fire Prevention

(a) Burning, Blasting, or Welding. During the period from April 15 through November 15, advance approval in writing will be required and will contain special stipulations pertinent to the particular job.

The District Ranger may give, in writing, seasonal approval with stipulations for blasting .. Such approval will contain special stipulations pertinent to the particular job. At no time will use of detonating cord be allowed in clearing operations. At all times, explosives will be stored in a locked box marked “Explosives.” All Federal, State and local laws concerning the use and storage of explosives shall be complied with. All flammable material shall be removed from areas to be welded or cut prior to use of welding/cutting equipment.

CLAY BUTTE LOOKOUT TOWER REPAIRS

FIRE PLAN

(b) Spark Arrestors. All diesel or gasoline engines except those machines equipped with exhaust driven turbochargers, and all flues used on the project and in construction camps, shall be equipped with adequate, serviceable arresting devices that meet Forest Service Standard 5100-1, Spark Arrestors for Internal Combustion Engines. Information in this standard will be furnished upon request.

(c) Lunch and Warming Fires. Lunch and camp fires are permitted.

Contractor is subject to any fire bans.

(d) Smoking. The contractor may permit smoking by his employees from April 15 through October 31, but only in safe places such as:

along roads, in truck cabins, or where all flammable material has been cleared away from an area at least three feet in diameter.

During periods of high fire danger, smoking may be prohibited by the District Ranger except in truck cabs and at places of habitation.

Under no circumstances will smoking be permitted during the period of April 15 through October 31 while operating tractors or other open-type vehicles in areas not cleared to mineral soil, or while walking or working in such areas.

(f) Storage and Parking Areas. Equipment service areas, parking areas, gas and oil drum storage areas, and explosive storage areas will be cleared of all flammable material for a distance of 50 feet.

Small stationary engine sited shall be cleared of all flammable material for a distance of 15 feet. Flammable and explosive storage areas will be labeled as such, and “NO SMOKING” signs erected.

(g) Oil filter, Cartridges and Oily Rags. Used oil filters, cartridges, and oily rags or waste will be removed from the forest for disposal.

Glass jugs or bottles will not be used for gas, oil, or water.

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