C04j Attachment 10 GENERAL FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 1240LT26Q0077.pdf
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- GAOA Stock Program Fence Work Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 1240LT26Q0077
- Issued by
- Department of Agriculture Forest Service
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This document outlines General Fire Safety Requirements for contractor operations, establishing mandatory equipment and specifications to mitigate fire hazards during work activities.
Contractors must equip chainsaw operators with fully charged and operable fire extinguishers containing a minimum 8-ounce liquid or 1-pound dry chemical agent with a 4BC or higher rating. All vehicles and equipment with combustion engines used in contractor operations require one operable dry-chemical fire extinguisher with minimum 2.5 pound capacity and 4BC or higher rating. Additionally, each vehicle and equipment with an internal combustion engine must carry one serviceable shovel or Pulaski tool, which must be readily mounted and available. Alternative firefighting tools providing increased efficiency or effectiveness may be substituted with written authorization. Tool specifications require shovels for vehicles and equipment to have a minimum 36-inch overall length with a round pointed head of at least 6 inches wide, while campfire shovels must be at least 24 inches long. Pulaski tools are defined as an ax with a medium size sharp grub hoe opposite the ax blade, and combi tools may combine shovel and pick functions. All internal combustion engines must be equipped with approved and effective spark-arresting systems per the National Wildfire Coordinating Group's Spark Arrester Guides, with exemptions provided for certain automobiles, light trucks under 23,000 GVW with proper exhaust systems, and heavy-duty trucks of 23,000 GVW or greater with muffler and vertical stack exhaust systems. When Hoot Owl fire restrictions are invoked, the Forest Service may curtail or terminate all or portions of contractor operations, with potential termination of high-risk fire operations at 1300 local time.
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GENERAL FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Fire Extinguishers and Firefighting tools
Chainsaw operators shall carry a fully charged and operable fire extinguisher, minimum-capacity 8-ounce liquid or 1-pound dry chemical with a 4BC or higher rating.
Vehicles and equipment mobile or stationary, with a combustion engine/motor used for
Contractor’s Operations must have one operable, dry-chemical fire extinguisher with a minimum 2.5 pound capacity and 4BC or higher rating.
Contractors’ Operations must have:
One serviceable shovel or Pulaski with each vehicle and equipment with an internal combustion engine/motor, mobile or stationary.
Other types of firefighting tools that provide increased efficiency or effectiveness may be substituted by written authorization. For example, a combi firefighting tool may be substituted for a shovel or pulaski.
Extinguisher and shovel shall be mounted as to be readily available.
Tool Specifications
Bucket: Metal, plastic, canvas, or fiberglass container capable of holding at least one gallon of water.
Combi Tool: A tool combining a shovel and pick.
Pulaski: An ax with a medium size sharp grub hoe opposite the ax blade.
Shovel: Vehicle, equipment, and chainsaw operator shovels will have a minimum overall length of 36 inches with a round pointed shovel head with a minimum width of 6 inches.
Shovels required for campfires must be at least 24-inces in length with a pointed shovel head. Folding handles quality.
Spark Arresters: All internal combustion engines must be equipped with an approved and effective spark-arresting system, as established in the National Wildfire Coordinating Group’s Spark Arrester Guides. Spark-arresting devices must be marked, properly installed, and maintained in accordance with the Guides.
The following vehicles are exempt:
a. Automobiles and light trucks of less than 23,000 GVW when all exhaust gases pass through a properly installed and maintained exhaust system, baffle-type muffler, and tailpipe. Vehicles with glass-pack mufflers do not qualify for the exemption.
b. Heavy-duty trucks of 23,000 GVW or greater, with a muffler and vertical stack exhaust system extending above the cab.
c. Vehicles with other spark-arresting systems providing equal or increased effectiveness. Such vehicles must be inspected and have written authorization from the recognized fire protection agency.
When Hoot Owl restrictions are invoked, the Forest Service may curtail or shut down all or portions of a Contactor’s operations. The following requirements may be imposed:
All high risk fire operations could be terminated at 1300 local time.
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