Attachment 4 Fire Precaution Inspection Checklist.docx

TIMBER SALE FIRE PRECAUTION INSPECTION CHECKLIST

CHECKLIST of EQUIPIMENT NEEDED TO COMPLETE FIRE INSPECTION ☐ Purchasers Fire plan with self-certification checkbox that meets contract standards. B(T)7.1& C(T)7.2 ☐ PPE Hard Hat, Boots, Gloves, Eye protection. JHA ☐ One Inch In-Line Gauge test kit with 5/16 inch orifice C(T)7.2 j ☐ Spark arrester test wire Gauge 0.0232 of an inch in size CA PRC #4442c ☐ One and one half inch to one inch Reducer adapter hose fitting ☐ Spanner wrench and Hose Clamp ☐ Five gallon empty bucket ☐ Reference FSH 2409.15 62&62.1 (62.1-62.17), Contact Provisions B(T) 7.0, C(T) 7.2# ,C(T) 7.22#, and California Public Resource Code

FORMULA TO DETERMINE TANK VOLUME

________x_______x______x .004329 or .0034 (All dimensions measured in inches)

H L x W x H x .004329 = Gallons

L W D L L SD D

D x D x L x .0034 = Gallons L

LD

SD x LD x L x .0034 = Gallons

PRESSURE VALUE CHART:

Temp

Sea Level

1000 Feet

2000 Feet

3000 Feet

4000 Feet

5000 Feet

6000 Feet

7000 Feet

8000 Feet

9000 Feet

10000 Feet

This checklist is designed to be used in addition form 2400-181.

This Checklist does not replace the Fire Plan set forth in B(T) 7.1 or FSH62.11)

FIRE TANK or TRAILER FIRE PRECAUTION INSPECTION FIRE Tank Truck or Trailer Measurements Minimum Required PSI (*see pressure value chart) PSI Tested at = ( )

Acceptable Y/N

Remarks

Tank Capacity (No less than 300 Gallons)

Gallons =

Pumper Truck Trailer Current Location

Landing# =

☐ Pump trailer/ truck location meets contract location requirement. C(T) 7.2#(j) &C(T)7.22#PAL Table (Unless otherwise agreed B(T)7.21) SEE C7.2# for substitution by agreement compressed air foam system

☐ Measure water tank and record volume using formulas provided. Tank is serviceable. C(T)7.2j

☐ Pump PSI shall be tested on contract area using a One Inch In-Line Gauge test kit with 5/16 inch orifice and is found to meet PSI requirement. C(T)7.2j

☐ Internal Combustion Pumper Engine has serviceable Spark Arrester that can retain flammable particulate over 0.0232” Exhaust flow. CPRC 4442 C(T)7.2c

☐ 300’ feet live reel hose must withstand 200 PSI without leaking, distortion, or slipping couplings. C(T)7.2j

☐ Truck /trailer, pump engine, and filled tank are all in serviceable condition and demonstrating the ability to Start and run. All equipment shall be deliverable to a fire area for fire suppression. FSH 2409.15 62.12

Fire Pumper Trailer Requirement Measures B(T)7.2 & C(T)7.2 Acceptable Y/N Remarks

Pump Outlet with 1 ½” National Standard Fire Hose Thread

Bypass or Pressure Relief Valve (if other than centrifugal pump)

Serviceable Live Reel Attached to Pump truck/trailer

Pressure type hose clamps between Pump and Live Reel

50’ lengths of rubber covered live reel hose with Male/Fem couplings

Additional 250” hose for active Hot Saw or Mastication operations

Sufficient fuel to run pump at least 2 hours

A shut-off combination nozzle that meets the following minimum performance standards when measured at 100 P.S.I. at the nozzle

Pumper Serviceability and maintenance Items are recommended to include… 2 hours Extra Fuel, Spark plugs, lubricants, servicing tools, Spare starter rope, spanner wrenches, extra hose fittings and gaskets located in an accessory box. FSH 2409.15 62.12g#6

LANDING FIRE TOOL BOX FIRE PRECAUTION INSPECTION

LANDING FIRE TOOL BOX FIRE Location and Seal #’s

Landing # # # # #

Number of Equipment (per Landing)

Number of Employees (Per Landing)

Fire Seal Number(S)

☐ Fire Tool Box shall be kept at each Active Landing unless otherwise agreed. B(T)7.21 as stated in C(T)7.2a *See C(T)7.2 for operational definitions.

☐All Required Fire Tools shall be maintained in suitable and serviceable condition for firefighting purposes. FSH 2409.15 62.12b, C(T)7.2a *See hand tool requirements Document on last page

☐Seal Fire Tool box when all requirements are met and record seal number. FSH 2409.15 62.12B 2(g)

☐Fire Tool Box Chainsaw and/or Tools may only be stored outside fire tool box only if otherwise agreed. B(T)7.21 by delegated FS employee.

Landing Fire Tool Box Requirement Measures

B(T)7.2 , C(T)7.2 & CPRC 4428

Acceptable Y/N Remarks

One serviceable Backpack Pump filled with water

Two Serviceable Axes or Pulaski

Two Serviceable McClouds

Two attachable headlights for each Tractor with blade (unless attached to equip)

A Sufficient Number of Serviceable O Shovels with an overall length of not less than 46” are required to ensure each employee is equipped to fight fire

One or more Serviceable Chainsaw(s) with approved spark Arrester, 3 ½ horsepower, and minimum cutting bar of 20”

Two Falling Wedges , one felling axe, or double bit axe and A maul/sledge hammer (over 6lbs 32”in length)

Chainsaw serviceability and Maintenance Items are recommended to include…Fuel and bar oil, scrench, chainsaw file, spark plug, Felling chaps and PPE

VEHICLE and EQUIPMENT FIRE PRECAUTION INSPECTION ☐ Record each vehicle or piece of equipment by a license plate, vehicle identification, equipment or serial number.

☐ Inspect all Vehicles and Equipment to ensure they have one of the following …equipment with exhaust-operated turbochargers, internal combustion engines with less than 0.0232” Exhaust flow, or passenger vehicles equipped with exhaust system meeting California vehicle code requirements.

FSH 2409.15 62.12f, C(T)7.2c, Spark Arrester Guide

☐ Ensure that fire extinguishers are of the type Specified by the timber sale contract. To be serviceable, fire extinguishers must be equipped with a gauge showing it’s fully charged; those equipped with a CO2- charged cartridge must have a factory-installed seal; and aerosol extinguishers of the required size must be at least three quarters full based on the Inspector’s judgement. Ensure that labels are in place and readable to determine if the extinguisher is an approved model. On mobile equipment, ensure that the Purchaser has securely affixed or carefully stored fire extinguishers to prevent damage that could cause the extinguisher to malfunction. C(T)7.2b& FSH2409.1562.12b(F)

Passenger Vehicles, Grader, Log Truck, & Water Truck (check spark arrester on pump) C(T) 7.2c Requirement Measures CPRC4428 Acceptable Y/N Vehicle ID or Description

Size “O” Shovel with handle equal to 46 inches or more

Axe/Pulaski with handle equal to 28 inches or more

Size “O” Shovel with handle equal to 46 inches or more

Axe/Pulaski with handle equal to 28 inches or more

Size “O” Shovel with handle equal to 46 inches or more

Axe/Pulaski with handle equal to 28 inches or more

Size “O” Shovel with handle equal to 46 inches or more

Axe/Pulaski with handle equal to 28 inches or more

Size “O” Shovel with handle equal to 46 inches or more

Axe/Pulaski with handle equal to 28 inches or more

Size “O” Shovel with handle equal to 46 inches or more

Axe/Pulaski with handle equal to 28 inches or more

Loader or Fuel Truck Requirement Measures

CPRC4428,4442,& C.(T)7.2

Acceptable Y/N Equipment ID Landing #

Fire Extinguisher (class 4 B:C or above)

Size “O” Shovel with handle equal to 46 inches or more

Axe/Pulaski with handle equal to 28 inches or more

Fire Extinguisher Class 4 B:C (or above)

Size “O” Shovel with handle equal to 46 inches or more

Axe/Pulaski with handle equal to 28 inches or more

VEHICLE and EQUIPMENT FIRE PRECAUTION INSPECTION (Continued) Tractor or Skidder Requirement Measures

CPRC4428,4442,& C.(T)7.2

Acceptable Y/N Equipment ID

Fire Extinguisher Class 5- B:C( or above)

Two attachable headlights for each Tractor with blade to be kept in Fire Box (unless permanently attached to equip)

Size “O” Shovel with handle equal to 46 inches or more

Axe/Pulaski with handle equal to 28 inches or more

Fire Extinguisher Class 5- B:C( or above)

Two attachable headlights for each Tractor with blade to be kept in Fire Box (unless permanently attached to equip)

Size “O” Shovel with handle equal to 46 inches or more

Axe/Pulaski with handle equal to 28 inches or more

Fire Extinguisher Class 5- B:C( or above)

Two attachable headlights for each Tractor with blade to be kept in Fire Box (unless permanently attached to equip)

Size “O” Shovel with handle equal to 46 inches or more

Axe/Pulaski with handle equal to 28 inches or more

Fire Extinguisher Class 5- B:C( or above)

Two attachable headlights for each Tractor with blade to be kept in Fire Box (unless permanently attached to equip)

Size “O” Shovel with handle equal to 46 inches or more

Axe/Pulaski with handle equal to 28 inches or more

Mechanized Harvesters, Feller Buncher, Chippers, Forwarder, and Stroke De-limber Requirement Measures

PRC4428,4442,& C.(T)7.2

Acceptable Y/N Equipment ID

2 Fire Extinguishers Class 4-A:60- B:C( or above)

Size “O” Shovel with handle equal to 46 inches or more

Axe/Pulaski with handle equal to 28 inches or more

2 Fire Extinguishers Class 4-A:60- B:C( or above)

Size “O” Shovel with handle equal to 46 inches or more

Axe/Pulaski with handle equal to 28 inches or more

2 Fire Extinguishers Class 4-A:60- B:C( or above)

Size “O” Shovel with handle equal to 46 inches or more

Axe/Pulaski with handle equal to 28 inches or more

Compressed Air Foam System(CAFS) Substitution Measures B(T)7.21) C(T)7.2#( k) Acceptable Y/N Landing # Remarks

A fire suppression CAFS system may be substituted by agreement set forth in B(T)7.21 provided it meets or exceeds the following specifications

This equipment and accessories shall also be deliverable to a fire in the area of operations and subject for each specific activity level identified in C7.22#

Unit kept fully charged compressed air, water and foam concentrate as recommended by manufacturer

The Unit shall be capable of recharge within 10 minutes

Variable foam expansion ratio = 10:1 to 20:1

Appropriate tools to service system

FIRE PUMPER SUBSTITUTION

30 Gallon CAFS and 550 feet of one inch hose and adjustable nozzle with enough water, air and foam concentrate for at least one charge.

FIRE EXTINGUISHER SUBSTITUTION Hot saw/Masticator and similar equipment identified in section B 3 gallon CAFS

*When used on cable yarding landings , the unit shall be outfitted for immediate attachment to carriage and transported without damage to the unit

Y/N Equipment ID

Spark arrester that can retain flammable particulate over 0.0232” Exhaust flow. CA PRC 4442 C(T)7.2c

Size “O” Shovel with handle equal to 38 inches or more kept with gas can but no less than 300 from each operating saw C(T)7.2 d

14 oz. Fire extinguisher (UL) approved CPRC4442& 4443

Spark arrester that can retain flammable particulate over 0.0232” Exhaust flow. CA PRC 4442 C(T)7.2c

Size “O” Shovel with handle equal to 38 inches or more kept with gas can but no less than 300 from each operating saw C(T)7.2 d

14 oz. Fire extinguisher (UL) approved CPRC4442& 4443

☐ Purchaser submitted a Fire Plan that addresses prevention and control of fires on the sale area during the precautionary period before initiating operations on the Sale area. FSH2409.15 62.11 B(T)7.1 ☐ Purchaser has designated in writing a Fire Supervisor and a Fire Patrol Person set forth in the Fire Plan to meet the contractual requirements. FSH 2409.15 62.12h (1-13), B(T)7.1, C(T)7.2#e ☐ Purchase has furnished a serviceable communications system that connects each operating side within the sale area, purchaser’s headquarters and can notify the Forest Service within the contractual guideline. FSH 2409.15 62.14a, C(T)7.2# I&L image1.jpg