Attachment 0007 Appendix F - RIA Fire Department Fire Safety and Prevention.pdf

Rock Island Arsenal Fire Department

Contractor Fire Safety & Prevention Requirements

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The requirements listed here are not limited to and are in accordance with EM 385-1-1, DA PAM 385-64, 420-1, UFC, NFPA, AR, DA PAM, 420-2, OSHA and other applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards which is mandatory on Rock Island Arsenal

(RIA).

General Requirements

Structures undergoing Construction, alteration, or demolition operations, including those in underground locations, shall comply with NFPA 1 Chapter 16 and Chapter 18, NFPA

51B, NFPA 70, and NFPA 241.

All trench work must be in accordance with all applicable codes and standards.

All confined space work must be in accordance with all applicable codes and standards.

The RIAFD dispatch center will be notified providing the following information.

1. Company name.

2. Person’s name.

3. Phone number that the person can be reached at all times.

4. Building number.

5. Exact Location.

6. Number of person going in.

7. Entry/Exit times.

Contractor supervisors and employees are responsible for maintaining contract area and adhering to fire department regulations.

Fire Department Access

Fire Department Access Road – The road or other means developed to allow access and operational setup for firefighting and rescue apparatus.

Contractor vehicles and equipment shall not block fire department access, fire department connections, fire alarm control panels and its related components, access roads, fire hydrants, post indicator valves, etc. without prior approval of the fire department.

Contractor storage areas in RIA buildings must be inspected and approved by the RIA fire department prior to use. A permit may be issued at the request of the contractor.

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Hot Work

All heat producing and open flame operations to include heaters gas and or electric require an inspection of the area, issuance, and termination of a DA Form 5383 Hot

Work Permit prior to the start of operation. Hot work permits may be obtained by dialing

309-782-6116.

Clear flammable and combustible materials 35 ft. (or more if specified) from area of open flame operation prior to commencement of work. Contractor is responsible for calling the non-emergency number 60 minutes after hot work is complete. The contractor needs to remain on scene until the fire department inspects the site.

The person being issued the hot work permit must be onsite and available for issuance and termination.

A fire watch must be present during all hot work operations.

Contractors or employees must provide their own current and fully charged fire extinguishers for each open flame operation area. The fire extinguisher must be a minimum of 10-lbs. ABC extinguisher. Taking RIA fire extinguishers from their designated areas except in cases of emergency is a violation and may result in the contractors flame permit not being issued, revoked, or possible delay, or loss of work.

Contractors must provide and place flameproof tarps or shields in any areas where deemed necessary by fire department personnel.

All trash, litter, and scrap material must be removed from the work site daily; or whenever needed to maintain fire safety.

All flammable materials at work site will be in an UL-approved safety container.

An SDS (Safety Data Sheets) binder will be maintained on the job site. Employees are required to adhere to all the requirements of the material being used (safe handling, storage, etc.).

All compressed gas cylinders (oxy-acetylene, etc.) shall be shut off and purged whenever work is suspended, and gauges removed from cylinder at end of workday.

Safety caps will be in place when cylinders are not in use. Cylinders will be secured in upright position.

All oxy-acetylene or other gas-oxygen combination used in cutting or welding shall have reverse-flow check valves between torch and regulator.

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Special Conditions

Tar kettles will not be located any closer than 20 feet to a building or 100 feet to an ammunition or explosive storage area. An attendant/fire watch will be present at all times while tar kettle is in operation and will ensure the tar kettle is completely secure at the end of the workday. A fire extinguisher will be on hand for each tar kettle in use. Tar kettles shall not be placed or used on the roof of any structure.

The contractor shall be responsible for installing the water meter/back flow preventer and providing their own hose, hose connections, and hydrant wrenches for opening/closing fire hydrants. The use of pipe wrenches, channel locks, etc. will not be authorized.

If the fire alarm control panel needs to be bypassed due to the hot work being performed, the contractor is responsible for contacting Public Works to have the fire alarm control bypassed. The system needs to be bypassed before contacting the fire department for a hot work permit.

If applicable all fire systems shall be commissioned in the presence of and not limited to the Project Engineer, Contractor, Fire Department, and a representative from the

Department of Public Works.

Prior to connecting to any fire hydrant, the Public Works Directorate will be notified by calling 782-2387/2388 and a water meter/back flow preventer obtained.

Heaters

The use of portable gas and electric heaters shall be operated in accordance with applicable UFC's, NFPA's, AR's, DA PAM's, operating instructions, owner’s manual, and other applicable codes, laws, or regulations. In addition, a positive operating procedure shall be established to ensure all of the following: 1. Proper placement and servicing 2. Safe clearance from ammunition, explosive, and combustible materials 3.

Close surveillance 4. Safe fuel storage and refueling 5. Proper maintenance, and 6.

Proper Ventilation and Air Monitoring.

When the gas heaters are used in an enclosed or partially enclosed structure, Carbon Monoxide shall be continuously monitored with a 120 V Carbon Monoxide detector. Gas/liquid heaters shall be equipped with an approved automatic device to shut off the flow of fuel if the flame is extinguished. Electric heaters shall be equipped with an automatic tip over shut off switch.

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The above mentioned heater units shall have a close surveillance and cannot be left unattended unless a fire watch is provided and maintained on site with hourly safety checks.

Opening Protective in Fire Resistance-Rated Assemblies

Penetrations by conduit through fire-rated walls, partitions, shafts, and floors must be smoke and fire stopped by an approved or listed method in accordance with ASTM

E814 or UL 1479.

Dial 911

All fires, regardless of size, will be reported to the fire department. Any time a fire extinguisher is discharged in such a manner as to put out a fire, the fire department must be called to investigate the reason the extinguisher was used.

Dialing 911 while at the Rock Island Arsenal be sure to state to the dispatcher you are on the Rock Island Arsenal, RIA has their own police and fire dispatch.

The following telephone numbers are to be used when contacting the RIA Fire

Department.

Fire and Medical Emergencies: 911

Hot Work Permits: (309) 782-6116

Business: (309) 782-6107

Fax: (309) 782-0365