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STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR

MAINTENANCE OF FIRE RESCUE TRAINING

FACILITY

01 October 2021

Scott AFB, IL

STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR

MAINTENANCE OF FIRE RESCUE TRAINING FACILITY

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES. The contractor shall provide all tools, supplies, labor, equipment and labor/management necessary to maintain and repair the Fire Rescue Training Facility at Scott Air Force Base in a manner that will ensure its serviceability and prevent deterioration in operational effectiveness. Included are the Aircraft Fire Training Facility (AFTF) which encompasses the aircraft prop, its controls, conservation pond, pump house and propane tank), High-Reach Extendable Turret (HRET) Penetration Trainer, a classroom facility, Smoke-simulation Induction Systems, Panasonic cameras with digital recorder, the Structural Trainer and the Firefighter Competition Tower/Pad. Also included are the following props: LPG Close- Combat, Rail Car, Tractor-Trailer (DOT 306 roll-over), Drafting Stand & Accessories, Automobile, Engine Debris, Pyro-Lance, Urban Search and Rescue, and Box Trailer props.

These components hereafter referred to in summary as “Drill Field.” The contractor shall comply with manufacturers’ recommendations and procedures, Air Force Technical Order (T.O.)

35E1-2-13-1 AIRCRAFT FIRE TRAINING FACILITY (change 2, 25 June 13), NFPA 1403, Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions, 2018 Edition, NFPA 58: Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, 2017 Edition and local, state, and federal requirements applicable to the work involved.

1.1. Scheduled Maintenance and Repair Services. The contractor shall maintain the Drill Field by conducting three maintenance/inspections, which include winterization no later than (NLT) first week in November and de-winterization and no earlier than (NET) 15th of April. The contractor shall repair the Drill Field IAW Operation and Maintenance instructions laid out in work packages within Air Force Technical Order 35E1-2-13-1(change 2, 25 June 13), by replacing the igniters, cutout panels, water pumps, and maintaining the high-density polyethylene liners based on the inspection results. Repairs during scheduled visits are not billed as emergencies although issue may be that serious. Materials, supplies, and parts needed for Drill Field maintenance and/or repairs shall be reimbursed at cost. Items costing less than $1,000.00 may be acquired on an as-needed basis without obtaining prior Government approval. However, the Contractor shall seek competitive pricing and approval from the Training Facility POC prior to purchasing any single item or combination of items estimated to cost $1,000.00. Evidence of compliance must be made available to the Government upon request. The Contractor is authorized to use available Government sources of supply (e.g., GSA) for making such acquisitions. Copies of receipts shall be submitted with invoice in order to receive payment for reimbursable items.

1.1.1. Igniter Replacement. The contractor shall remove and replace the igniters in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, industry practices, and local, state, and federal procedures.

There are 18 igniters that may be replaced, seven are located on the ground in the burn area and 11 are located on the mock-up. Verify the operational capability of the igniter (s) by energizing the igniter without applying propane. Note: Scott AFB has approved deviation to use Maxon Fire Command® IA300IG ignitors (see WP 008 00, table 1)

1.1.2. Cutout Panel Replacement. If the training scenario includes forced entry extrication through cutout panels, the contractor shall install new cutout panels as needed. The contractor shall remove and replace damaged, cutout panels in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and standard industry practices. Cutout panels are located on the left and right sides of the AFTF mock-up, the panels are 36 inches wide by 85 ½ inches high and constructed of .036-inch thick sheet metal. Also included herein are panels for the hood and trunk of the Automobile Trainer, panels for elevated Penetrating Aircraft Skin Trainer (P.A.S.T. ©) and Pyro-lance (steel panel, concrete blocks).

1.1.3. High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Liner Maintenance. Specifics on inspection/maintenance/repair are now located in T.O. work packages WP 003 and WP 007. The

80-mil thick HDPE liners are located in the water conservation pond, burn area, and trench. The liners in the trench and burn pit are buried.

1.1.3.1 Examine all seams and non-seam areas of the geomembrane to identify holes, blisters, effects, unsupervised raw materials, and any signs of contamination by foreign matter.

1.1.3.2. The contractor shall locate the liner leak and repair in accordance with extrusion welder manufacturer’s instructions. Do not weld or place geomembrane during precipitation or if excessive moisture, blowing dust, high winds, or standing water is present.

1.1.4. Propane Storage Tank Maintenance and Repair. Ensure proper maintenance and repair of the 10,000 gal propane storage tank, in accordance with provided specifications (WP

007) and regulations as well as NFPA 58: Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, 2017 Edition.

1.2. Scheduled Safety Inspections. As a minimum, the contractor will conduct inspections on the following items.

1.2.1. Special Items. Expansion joints bolts on mock-up shall remain loose through joint holes.

1.2.2. Inspection Items. The following items, as a minimum, will be inspected:

1.2.2.1. Inspect burn area. Ensure the concrete weir is free of debris and rocks. Inspect the ribbon fire and service access trench bar grating. Ensure each piece fits properly and is free of sharp edges. Inspect ribbon fire and access trench air, water, and gas plumbing. Ensure all is firmly attached to walls and/or bottom struts. Remove accumulations of debris/rock as necessary to ensure proper drainage. Drain trench and ribbon fire for winter per 1.2.2.17.

1.2.2.2. Inspect burn area drain valve, drain screen, and weir overflow, for freedom of operation and absence of obstructions.

1.2.2.3. Inspect exterior and interior stainless steel burner assemblies, and ensure that they are not excessively warped and are attached firmly in place.

1.2.2.4. Inspect igniters and ensure electrodes are clean and that the ceramic insulator is not cracked or damaged. Ensure igniter tips are free of carbonization. Change igniters which are worn, damaged, or do not fire properly.

1.2.2.5. Inspect aircraft mock-up for excessive corrosion and structural integrity. Inspect concrete around bearing uprights for concrete cracking.

1.2.2.6. Inspect mock-up doors to ensure freedom of operation and no excessive corrosion.

Ensure hinge assemblies are in good working order, welds are free of defects, and hand grabs are free of sharp edges.

1.2.2.7. Inspect all lighting for proper operation. Ensure all area site, control tower, control panel, and classroom lighting is operable.

1.2.2.8. Inspect propane systems to specifications, to include as a minimum, tank, gauges, valves, piping, air system, manual safety system, and regulators for corrosion, wear, or serviceable limits. Repair any leaks. Test components per manufacturer and national standard and provide documentation of completion.

1.2.2.9. Inspect tower control stand to include electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical components, piping, valves, regulators and fire control panel. Check for corrosion, wear, or serviceable limits.

Inspect markings on valves and switches for legibility. Ensure all components are operable.

1.2.2.10. Inspect the condition of the cellular raceway ignition system. Inspect wiring in transformer cabinet; ensure the GTO ignition wires are firmly attached to each transformer.

Ensure the Memcon® explosion proof seal-off, is securely attached to the cellular raceway conduit. Check each transformer for proper voltage. Once a year inspect the GTO cable assembly at the transition vault. Twice per year check the igniter voltage at the igniter, document voltage on each wire, ignition circuits below 3000 volts which have a transformer voltage between 7000 and 10000 volts should have the igniter changed so to ensure maximum voltages. After installing new igniters, re-test circuits and document voltages.

1.2.2.11. Inspect water conservation pond area at each visit, removing weeds from rip rap and fence line and examine visible liner for damage and clean any debris from the suction line and foot valve. Water quality is of the utmost importance. Contractor shall maintain water quality though maintenance of the aeration pump and routine treatments using Aquashade® or equivalent product.

1.2.2.11.1. Contractor shall drain and clean the conservation pond in July, remove water between membrane layers and conduct thorough inspection of the liner (also see 1.1.3.1). Large volume of water can be conserved while cleaning by temporarily pumping it into weir.

1.2.2.12. Open the flood, sprinkler, and engine water valves and then apply power to water pump 1 and 2, test for adequate operation and water pressure. Close all valves when testing is complete.

1.2.2.13. Inspect Air compressor, airlines, air valves, and operation controls. Check for leaks, damage, and proper function of valves. Repair or correct as needed.

1.2.2.14. Pressurize propane piping for one hour and examine valves for leaks at manifold, and pneumatic fuel valves with flammable gas detector or equivalent test measure.

1.2.2.15. Inspect driving area around burn area for ruts. Level all ruts at each inspection.

1.2.2.16. Inspect condition of all signage to ensure readability and compliance with all standards.

1.2.2.17. Winterize Facility. By mid-November of each year, winterize the facility (see Appendix C).

1.2.2.17.1 Purge propane back to angle valve at storage tank.

1.2.2.17.2 Remove all water jacket drain caps at the base of the water jackets and store in pump room. Drain all supply lines, risers, and valves subject to freezing. Purge with air. Ensure weir valves are open to drain back to sump.

1.2.2.17.2.1 Emphasize special care for pneumatic valve on sprinkler riser. Water can be trapped in ball whether open/closed.

1.2.2.17.3. Pull draft hose/strainer and aeration pump out of pond and drain. Place aeration unit in pump room.

1.2.2.17.4. Set vertical impellor pump control to “winter” and lock discharge valve in “OPEN” position. Ensure heater, pump and igniter breaker are positioned “ON”.

1.2.2.18. De-winterize Facility. De-winterize the facility NLT 15 April (see Appendix C). As a minimum, the contractor will reconnect all open lines, reinstall aeration pump, and water jacket drain caps, run a complete system check and make necessary repairs for an operational facility.

1.2.2.19. Provide a written report of needs/corrections for the inspection visit. The contractor shall provide a written report within 10 calendar days, detailing the inspection findings and a cost estimate of recommended repairs, especially those outside the normal maintenance expectations required on subsequent visits.

1.3 Service Outside Scheduled Service Visits. In the event service is required in addition to May, July and November, the Training POC will contact vendor to determine whether the urgency drives scheduling an additional maintenance visit.

1.4. Reports and documentation. Reports shall be submitted within 10 calendar days of the inspection. Modifications to components or training grounds shall be documented and the as built drawings modified to show the changes or improvements. Digitized pictures of repair and replacement items, with purchase receipt(s) are the acceptable documentation measures. Reports must precede submitting invoice via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

1.5. Environmental Controls. The contractor shall be knowledgeable of and comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and requirements regarding environmental protection. The contractor shall ensure policies and procedures are established that protect the health and safety of employees and the community, and minimize/eliminate the risk of environmental pollution.

1.5.1. Use the Live Burn record (see Appendix B) to record EVERY type live burn for ANY prop or facility. This info is necessary for annual EPA reporting as well as permitting process.

The form is self-explanatory and is kept with a stopwatch in the AFTF control panel.

1.5.2. Contact Emergency Control Center (ECC) @ 618-256-5130 to initiate required notifications and current air quality condition for the day. Permits ban burns during air quality condition Red.

1.6. Notification of Environmental Spills. If the contractor spills or releases any substance listed in 40 CFR 302 into the environment, the contractor shall immediately report the incident to

(618) 256-5130. The contractor shall be liable for containment and environmental clean up of the spill or release of such substance.

1.7. Safety. Liquid propane used in the facility is potentially explosive. The Drill Field is a nonsmoking facility. Personnel shall practice proper grounding procedures in accordance with the National Electric Code (NEC). Personnel shall wear appropriate protective clothing and be aware of emergency procedures to perform emergency shutdown and start-up.

1.8 Contractor Qualifications:

1.8.1. Experience. As training environment is inherently dangerous, controlling operational risk to maximum extent is imperative. Vendor will have three years of maintenance experience specific to liquid propane gas (LPG) Live Fire Training facilities.

1.8.1.1. Certified Propane Installer or Service Provider certification as defined under the Propane Educational Research Council (PERC) standards.

1.8.1.1.1. Submit one page certification document and/or wallet certification card as supporting documentation; include experience background. -OR- Be under the supervision of a Licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer (PME). (Provide name and contact information of PME.)

1.8.1.2. Journeyman level electrician or under the supervision of a licensed professional Supervising Electrical Engineer. Evidence that personnel performing electrical work meet the requirements identified in the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 3-560-01, Electrical Safety, O&M, Section 2-2 through 2-2.4.

1.8.1.2.1. Submit certification document and/or wallet certification card as supporting documentation; include experience background. -OR- Provide name and contact information of supervising engineer.

1.8.1.3. Professional Engineer Experience. Evidence that engineer has specific experience conducting evaluations on live fire structural trainers (qualifications identified in NFPA 1403, Para 6.2.7 and Appendix A.6.2.7 see APPENDIX E of the Statement of Work.

1.8.1.3.1. Submit certification document and/or wallet certification card as supporting documentation; include experience of structural evaluations on live fire training systems.

2. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES. The Government will provide electricity, water and sewer, utilities, police protection, fire protection, and emergency medical services. Any medical expenses incurred by contractor personnel shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

3. GENERAL INFORMATION.

3.1. Quality Control. Contractor shall have a plan to ensure maintenance and repair services are performed in accordance with the current NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), NFPA 58 (LPG), manufacturer’s instructions and Air Force Technical Order 35E1-2-13-1 AIRCRAFT FIRE TRAINING FACILITY. The contractor is expected to have individuals qualified as advertised, to develop and implement procedures, which will identify and correct problems as well as prevent defective service from reoccurring. The contractor will provide thorough inspection/trip reports following each visit.

3.2. Quality Assurance. The POC will monitor the contractor’s performance to ensure services are received. The POC will evaluate contractor’s performance through intermittent on-site inspections and may inspect each task as completed or increase/decrease the number of quality control inspections because of concerns or merited performance. In the case of a disagreement between the contractor and the POC, the Contracting Officer shall make the final determination of the validity of the complaint.

3.3. Damages. The contractor shall repair or replace any Government property that is properly marked, and damaged by the contractor at no additional expense to the Government. For any work that may require digging, an approved SAFB Form 103 (Feb 2015) must be obtained before any digging begins. Yellow plastic warning tape, buried 12 inches below the surface, indicates underground wiring, grounding cells, etc. The contractor shall properly replace the warning tape prior to backfilling. The contractor will not be liable for damage to equipment that is not properly marked. (375.ces.ceoe@us.af.mil or call 618-256-4710).

3.4. Hours of Operations. Contractor shall coordinate with Point of Contact (POC) to ensure a representative is available. Base hours of operation are 7:30AM – 4:30PM, Monday thru Friday.

3.4.1. Drill field has notification restriction due to its vicinity to munitions storage area.

Emergency Control Center (ECC, 618-256-5130) needs to provide advance notice that someone will be working/training in the area.

3.5. PERFORMANCE OR SERVICE DURING CRISIS OR HEIGHTENED

SECURITY

All services to be performed under this contract have been determined to be non-essential for performance during a crisis according to Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 3020.37, Continuation of Essential DoD Contractor Services During Crises. The Contracting Officer (CO) will determine circumstances, which constitute a crisis based on direction from Security Forces and base leadership.

4. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS.

4.1 Contractor Consent to Background Checks: The contractor and, as applicable, subcontractor shall not employ persons for work on this contract if such employee is identified as mailto:375.ces.ceoe@us.af.mil a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being or operational mission of the installation and its population, nor shall the contractor or subcontractor employ persons under this contract who have an outstanding criminal warrant as identified by Law Enforcement Agency Data System (LEADS) through the National Crime Information Center. LEADS checks will verify if a person is wanted by local, state, and federal agencies. All contractor and subcontractor personnel must consent to LEADS background checks. Contractor and subcontractor personnel who do not consent to an LEADS check will be denied access to the installation. Information required to conduct an LEADS check includes: full name, driver’s license number, and/or social security number, date of birth of the person entering the installation, and completion of a background check questionnaire. The contractor shall provide this information using the Scott AFB Form 21, Contractors Consent for Background Check, and shall submit it in conjunction with the contractor’s request for either base or vehicle passes.

Completion of a successful LEADS check does not invalidate the requirement for an escort when contractor or subcontractor personnel are working within controlled or restricted areas. All identifying credentials will be compliant with the REAL ID Act.

Contractors shall ensure their employees and those of their subcontracts have the proper credentials allowing them to work in the United States. Persons later found to be undocumented or illegal aliens will be remanded to the proper authorities. The contractor shall not be entitled to any compensation for delays or expenses associated with complying with the provisions of this clause. Furthermore, nothing in this clause shall excuse the contractor from proceeding with the contract as required.

4.2 Badges: The contractor is required to provide identification badges for their employees. All contractor personnel shall wear these badges while on duty on the government site. Badges are required to identify the individual, company name, and be clearly and distinctly marked as contractor. Size, color, style, etc. are to be mutually agreed to by contractor and government.

The contractor’s identification badge will not be used as an entry requirement for installation entry or into any government designated controlled or restricted area. All DBIDS cards/passes will be turned in to the Dixon Visitor Control Center upon expiration of pass and/or completion of contract.

4.3 Contractor Registration of Vehicles on Scott AFB: All contractor or contractor employees’ vehicles used for the performance of this contract shall comply with all local, state and federal regulations. Additionally any pass shall be surrendered to Security Forces upon demand to positively identify a person’s need to be on Scott AFB.

4.4 Access to Installation during Force Protection Conditions (FPCONs):

Contractors will be assigned a mission essential designation IAW requirements contained in SAFBI 31-101/Installation Security Instruction. Only the installation commander or the unit commander requesting contract support will assign the mission essential designation.

4.5 AT Level 1 training for Contractors: AFI 10-245-O published on 07 Dec 20 states 100% of contractors will complete AT Level I (Antiterrorism Awareness). This is also a federal law under 48 CFR § 252.204-7004 that all contractors that work on federally funded projects will have this training. The new AFI states:

Contracting Squadron (CONS) Commanders:

(1) Coordinate performance work statement (PWS)/statement of work (SOW) and modifications with the installation Antiterrorism Officer/Antiterrorism Program Manager (ATO/ATPM) to ensure AT considerations and measures are included in all applicable contracts and that all AT standards are in compliance. (T-1).

(2) Coordinate with the installation ATO/ATPM to ensure Level I - AT Awareness Training is completed by all contractors within 30 days of requiring access, and annually thereafter. (T-3).

Coordination for training should be done by the requiring unit after contract award.

(3) Work with ATO/ATPM to coordinate AT-specific contracting measures for inclusion in the installation‘s AT Plan. (T-2).

(4) Coordinate necessary background investigations for contractors with the installation information protection office and work with the ATO/ATPM to develop mitigation measures that limit the potential for terrorist and insider threats posed by contractors while on the installation.

(T-1)

(5) Incorporate required AT clauses, related supplements, and local AT measures as part of requirements for DoD contracts, as described in Standard 18. (T-0)

4.6 Property Protection: Property protection for facility where the contractors’ primary work center is located will be the responsibility of the local facility manager and local Government Security Manager, or their duly authorized representative IAW AFI 31-101, Integrated Defense and command/local directives. The contractor shall safeguard all government-owned equipment and materials in his/her possession or use.

4.7 Safeguarding Classified or Unclassified Information: The contractor shall meet Air Force standards for storing, processing, and handling classified information and systems. Additionally, all resources (e.g. maps, publication/instructions, photos) provided by the government to assist the contractor in the performance of their contract will be surrendered upon termination of employment or the end of the contract performance period.

4.8 Non-Disclosure Agreements: To safeguard information, the contractor shall enter into non-disclosure agreements with the responsible local security manager.

4.9 Privacy Act: Work on this project requires that personnel have access to Privacy Information. Personnel shall adhere to the Privacy Act, Title 5 of the U.S. Code, Section 552a and applicable agency rules and regulations.

4.10 Contractors Working in Controlled or Restricted Areas

The unit requesting contract support will provide escort (s) for contractors’ at all times when within a controlled area. Contractors shall not escort other contractor employees within controlled or restricted areas. In addition, contractors shall fulfill, maintain, and comply with all security requirements IAW AFI 31-101, Integrated Defense, and command/local directives.

4.11 Access to Government Facilities with Controlled or Restricted Areas The contractor shall comply with security regulations imposed by the installation commander and/or the agency responsible for the project location. Due to specific mission requirements inherent in the nature of controlled or restricted areas on Scott AFB, the government may direct the contractor to leave the controlled or restricted areas at any given time.

4.12 Contractors Responsibilities while Working within Controlled or Restricted Areas Only contractor personnel with proper authority and qualifications shall enter a controlled or restricted area. Certain facilities require the issuance of an AF Form 1199CD. The government, at any time, may revoke the AF Form 1199CD. The procedures for the issuance of an AF Form 1199CD are contained in SABFI 31-1 Integrated Defense/Antiterrorism Plan. Contractors shall not escort other contractor employees within controlled or restricted areas. Upon completion of the contract, all 1199CDs will be turned into the sponsor and in turn delivered to 375th SFS/S5B, Line Badges. In addition, contractors shall fulfill, maintain, and comply with all security requirements contained in SABFI 31-1 Integrated Defense / Antiterrorism Plan.

4.13 Access to Government Facilities with Controlled or Restricted Areas for Replacement Contractors

The unit requesting contract support will continuously escort replacement contractors, not initially possessing the proper clearances and requiring entry to controlled or restricted areas.

Replacement contractors shall submit paperwork within 30 days of being assigned to obtain an approved security clearance or favorable review. Replacement contractor personnel shall obtain a security clearance prior to working with, or having direct access to, classified material. In addition, replacement contractor personnel shall obtain a “Favorable review” prior to having access to a Controlled Area. The above information shall be submitted to 375 AMW/IP.

5. SERVICES:

Non-Personal Services and/or Inherently Governmental Services: The Government will neither supervise contractor employees nor control the method by which the contractor performs the required tasks. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to manage its employees and to guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal services, or give the perception of personal services. If the contractor feels that any actions constitute, or are perceived to constitute personal services, it shall be the contractor's responsibility to notify the contracting officer immediately. These services shall not be used to perform work of a policy/decision making or management nature, (e.g., inherently governmental functions). All decisions relative to programs supported by the contractor shall be the sole responsibility of the Government.

6. APPENDICES.

A. System Particulars.

Note: Air Force Technical Order 35E1-2-13-1 Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual - Aircraft Fire Training Facility (change 2, 6 Feb 15) is current reference.

B. Record of Live Burning.

C. Maintenance/Inspection Calendar

D. NFPA 58 excerpt (vendor responsible for standard in its entirety)

E. NFPA 1403 excerpt (vendor responsible for standard in its entirety)

APPENDIX A

System Particulars

1. This theory of operation is based on the generic design. The Aircraft Fire Rescue Training Facility (AFRTF consists of an aircraft mock-up, burn area, control stand, liquid propane fuel system, water conservation pond, pumps, and air compressor. The Drill field further includes a classroom, railcar simulator, 306 tractor-trailer roll-over prop, box trailer, installed cameras/digital recording equipment, industrial close-combat LPG prop, drafting station, smoke-simulation induction ductwork systems, LPG fueled structural trainer, Firefighter Competition tower and automotive fire simulator that are included in said inspection, maintenance and/or upgrade.

2. The aircraft mock-up, located in the burn area, is constructed of non-coated/unpainted carbon steel. It is approximately 72 feet long, 25 ft high at tip of tail, with a wingspan of 72 feet. The mock-up is configured with three simulated aircraft engines, two on the right wing and one located on the vertical stabilizer. Each engine contains one burner assembly and two igniters. The wiring to the engine igniters are enclosed in a U.L. approved cellular raceway, which is protected by a water jacket that further protects it from possible failure due to extreme heat. Water injection is located in both wing engines and in the tail engine. The wing engines also have dams installed to simulate a flowing fuel type fire. Wheel well and auxiliary power unit fires are simulated on the right side of the fuselage adjacent to the inboard engine. In the interior of the mock-up, igniters and burners are installed to simulate flight deck, battery box, passenger compartment, and cargo box fires. A water sprinkler system is installed in the top of the mock-up to cool and washout the mock-up. An expansion joint is located midway on the fuselage to allow for expansion and contraction during the training. Cutout panels are located on the left and right aft sides of the fuselage. These 36 inches x 84 inches replaceable panels are constructed of .031-inch thick sheet metal. The panels are used to simulate emergency entrance into an aircraft. Two steel-hinged doors are located at the forward left and left amid the ships.

3. The burn area is 110 feet in diameter. High temperature high strength concrete lines the entire burn area. The mockup is raised above the concrete to simulate a flight line position. 12 to 24 inches below the concrete surface is one 60-mil thick high-density polyethylene (HDPE) liner.

4. There are six igniters and burners installed in the ribbon fire divided into six individually operated sectors, each designed to simulate flammable liquid ground fires. They are located on the left and right sides of the forward fuselage, between the right wing engines, under the left wing, and on the left and right sides of the aft fuselage. There are 18 igniters and related burners installed on the mockup.

5. Located on the fuel operator control stand, are the valves, solenoids and switches used to control the propane flow and igniters during training events. Turning off the master/emergency switch located on the control stand will turn off power to all igniters and close the coax valves located at each fire scene. The propane piping, water piping and electrical conduits from the control stand to the burn area are located in an underground HDPE lined trench. Burners which require increased or decreased flame sizing is accomplished via the flame control momentary high-flame push button located on the control panel.

6. The liquid propane system supplies fuel for training exercises. Propane from 10,000-WC (water capacity) tank to the various burners in the burn area through a series of pipes and valves.

7. Flammability limits between vapor and liquid are very little. Liquid propane has a boiling point of –44 degrees Fahrenheit. A propane pump may be installed to obtain adequate pressure, if applicable. A corresponding valve located on the control stand, controls propane flow to each individual burner. Safety features of the propane system are provided to stop the flow of fuel to the burners, and will include pneumatic, manual, and emergency shut-off valves located on the control stand and in the ribbon and access trenches in the weir. Pressure relief valves are installed on the piping as required by NFPA Standard 58.

8. The water conservation pond is 72 feet by 72 feet square and six feet maximum depth. It is lined with 60-mil thick HDPE. Unlike the burn area, the liner is not covered. Two pumps are used to supply necessary water to/from the AFTF.

APPENDIX B:

Record of Live Fire Training

Air Quality Condition: (circle one) Green/ Yellow /Red Date: Time:

Assignments

Instructor in Charge: Assistant Chief:

Safety Interior: Safety Exterior:

Tower/Fuels Officer: Safety Vehicle:

Total Number of Personnel:

Start-up Checklist 1-Documentation 4-Pump rm 6-Fuel 2-Visual 5-Control tower 7-Water level/flow 3-Power --igniter test 8-Test fire

Fuel Readings Class A material: Pounds:

LPG: Tank Pressure: Temperature Reading:

Volume Guage: Roto-guage-Left: Roto-guage-Right:

>>>>>>>Starting: % >>>>>>>>Ending: % Meter Reading: Start: Stop:

Shutdown Checklist 1-Fuel 3-Control Tower 5-Power 2-Water 4-Pump rm 6-Documentation Record of Burn Time (Start to Flame extinguishment...#1 test; last is purge/burnoff) # Start Stop Minutes

# Start Stop Minutes Test 1 11

2 12 3 13 4 14 5 15 6 16 7 17 8 18 9 19

10 20 Notes:

APPENDIX C. Inspection/Maintenance Calendar

January -Closed

February -Closed

March -Closed

April

- Transition -De-winterize/Inspect/ Maintain No Earlier Than (NET) 15 April

May -Active

June

July

Maintenance/Inspection Drain and clean Pond

August -Active

September -Active

October -Active

November

- Transition

- Inspect/Maintain/ Winterize No Later Than (NLT) 15

November (prior to freeze)

December -Closed

APPENDIX D

NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, 2017 Edition

Chapter 4 General Requirements

4.4* Qualification of Personnel.

A.4.4 Examples of training programs are as follows:

(1) Certified Employee Training Program available from the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC), www.propanecouncil.org

(2) Programs developed by propane companies

(3) Programs developed by government entities

The term refresher indicates that the periodic training could be less intensive than the original training, since the primary purpose of periodic training is to reinforce initial training rather than repeat it.

4.4.1 Persons whose duties fall within the scope of this code shall be provided with training that is consistent with the scope of their job activities and that includes proper handling and emergency response procedures.

4.4.2 Persons whose primary duties include transporting LP-Gas, transferring liquid LP-Gas into or out of stationary containers, or making stationary installations shall complete training that includes the following components:

• (1) Safe work practices

• (2)The health and safety hazards of LP-Gas

• (3)Emergency response procedures

• (4)Supervised, on-the-job training

• (5)An assessment of the person’s ability to perform the job duties assigned

4.4.3* Refresher training shall be provided at least every three years.

A.4.4.3 Refresher training should review important concepts but concentrate on changes in procedures, requirements, or applications that affect the employee’s primary duties that fall within the scope of this document.

4.4.4 Initial and subsequent refresher training shall be documented

15.3* Maintenance.

A.14.3 As the basis for maintenance procedures, the owner or operator can use procedures or instructions provided by equipment vendors, procedures found in industrial codes, or procedures prepared by persons or organizations knowledgeable about the process and equipment.

15.3.1 Maintenance Procedures. Written maintenance procedures shall be the basis for maintaining the mechanical integrity of LP-Gas systems.

15.3.1.1 Procedures shall be updated whenever a change occurs that affects the maintenance of a system.

http://codesonline.nfpa.org/a/c.ref/2014_ID000058025887/sec http://codesonline.nfpa.org/a/c.ref/2014_ID000058026384/sec http://codesonline.nfpa.org/a/c.ref/2011_ID00005821306/sec

15.3.1.2 Persons who perform maintenance on LP-Gas systems shall be trained in the hazards of the system and in the maintenance and testing procedures applicable to the installation.

15.3.1.3 Any maintenance contractor shall ensure that each contract maintenance employee is so trained or under the immediate supervision of such a trained person to perform the maintenance procedures.

15.3.1.4 The written procedures shall address the following requirements, where applicable:

1. Corrosion control [see 5.2.1.4, 6.8.1.4, 6.8.3.5, Section 6.19, 6.8.6.1(I), 6.8.6.2(A), 6.8.6.3(A), and 6.8.6.3(F)]

2. Physical protection (see 5.9.7.2, 6.8.1.2, and 6.27.3.12)

3. Hose (see 6.27.4.1, 7.2.4, 9.4.3.7, and 14.4.6)

4. Piping (see 6.11.3.10 and 6.14.7)

5. Appurtenances (see 6.9.2.4 and 6.14.10)

6. Containers [see 5.2.1.2, 5.2.3.2, 5.9.1.4, 5.9.4.4, 13.3.3.4, 13.3.4.3(4), 13.3.4.4, and 13.3.4.6]

7. Cylinders (see 5.2.3.2)

8. Underground containers [see 6.8.6.1(J) through (O)]

*ANNEX E

NFPA 1403, Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions, 2018 Edition

6.2.7* The structural integrity of the live fire training structure shall be evaluated and documented by a licensed professional engineer with live fire training structure experience and expertise, or by another competent professional as determined by the AHJ, at least once every 10 years, or more frequently if determined to be required by the evaluator.

A.6.2.7 Routine maintenance is important to providing a safe, durable live fire training structure for live fire training. Periodic engineering evaluations are one step in that process. Live fire training structures present unique engineering problems that are not taught to engineers in college or in their daily practice of engineering office buildings, schools, and fire stations. Before a registered (licensed) Professional Engineer (P.E.) understands live fire training structure engineering, it takes significant efforts on the part of the P.E. to learn how live fire training structures are used, how repetitive live fire training affects structural and nonstructural elements within the live fire training structure, and what materials have been proven to work (or not work) within such a harsh environment. This effort typically requires research and educational efforts and experience with live fire training structure projects.

Because the required evaluation is for structural integrity, the P.E. performing the evaluation should be a structural engineer or teamed with a structural engineer to perform the evaluation. Many states do not license P.E.s by discipline; “P.E.” could refer to a structural engineer or to some other engineering discipline, such as electrical, mechanical, fire protection, or aeronautical. State laws require P.E.s to offer engineering services for only those branches of engineering for which they are qualified. Therefore, a P.E.

who is an electrical engineer or fire protection engineer with no structural qualifications would not be allowed, under law, to evaluate the structural integrity of a live fire training structure.

Note that a P.E. with refractive materials experience and expertise, but not live fire training structure experience and expertise, might not have sufficient understanding of how refractory concrete performs in a live fire training structure environment. Many P.E.s with refractive materials experience have gained that experience working with industrial applications in which furnaces are heated and cooled slowly.

Certain applications of refractory concrete work well under those furnace conditions. However, the same applications of refractory concrete at times work poorly in the live fire training structure environment, where rapid heating, rapid cooling, and thermal shock deteriorate refractory concrete differently than a furnace application would. Many P.E.s with only refractive materials experience, but no live fire training structure experience, do not know this. 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In many cases, the P.E. retained to evaluate the integrity can also, under the same contract, be required to make recommendations for how to repair, maintain, or improve the live fire training structure.

The phrase “with live fire training structure experience and expertise” must be interpreted by each entity following its own local and state laws and guidelines. The intent is for the P.E. to have performed at least one live fire training structure project previously, so that the entity hiring the P.E. will benefit from the educational and research efforts performed, and experience gained, by the P.E. for the previous live fire training structure project(s). This experience could include a previous live fire training structure evaluation, the repair or renovation to an existing live fire training structure, or the design of a new live fire training structure. In many cases, it would be acceptable for a P.E. without live fire training structure experience or expertise to perform the evaluation as long as he or she has teamed with a P.E. with live fire training structure experience or expertise.

6.2.8* All structures constructed with calcium aluminate refractory structural concrete shall be inspected by a structural engineer with expertise in live fire training structures every 3 years.

A.6.2.8 Refractory concrete should not be used as a structural element. Structural calcium aluminate refractory concrete has been found to delaminate (crack and lose bond) along the lines of reinforcing within walls and suspended slabs, presenting serious structural deficiencies that threaten the life and safety of training personnel.

6.2.8.1 The structural inspection shall include removal of concrete core samples from the structure to check for delaminations within the concrete.

6.2.9* Part of the live fire training structure evaluation shall include, at least once every 10 years, the removal and reinstallation of a representative area of thermal linings (if any) to inspect the hidden conditions behind the linings.

A.6.2.9 Heat can soak through thermal linings and reach the protected structure, especially if the linings are cracked or otherwise require maintenance when live fire training occurs. This heat could damage the structure, a hidden condition that would otherwise go undetected if the panels are not occasionally removed to expose the hidden conditions.

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