Attachment 13 Fort Rucker Reg 420-5 Fire Prevention Program (16 Dec 2011).pdf

Fort Rucker Reg 420-5 • 16 December 2011

*Fort Rucker Reg 420-5

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

HEADQUARTERS, US ARMY GARRISON, FT RUCKER

FORT RUCKER, ALABAMA 36362-5105

Fort Rucker Regulation 16 December 2011 No. 420-5

Facilities Engineering

FIRE PREVENTION PROGRAM

1. PURPOSE. This regulation establishes policies and procedures and assigns responsibilities for the conduct of a fire prevention program at the US Army Aviation Center of Excellence, Fort Rucker, Alabama, and satellite activities.

2. SCOPE. The provisions of this regulation apply to all units, directorates, tenant activities, contractors, and concessionaires on Fort Rucker, its satellite activities, and all civilian and military personnel employed or residing at these locations. This regulation also applies to US Army Reserve Centers that receive support from the Fort Rucker Fire Prevention Section.

3. CONCEPT. The Fort Rucker Fire Prevention Program is designed to detect, eliminate, and minimize unsafe conditions that could cause the loss of life, serious injury, or destruction of property by fire. The importance of an effective fire prevention program cannot be overemphasized. It requires the personal interest and concentrated effort of every individual. Carelessness is the leading cause of fire.

The disregard for established safety procedures is the most common cause of a recurring fire loss. In addition to this regulation and TRADOC and Department of the Army (DA) regulations, the standards contained in the following documents also apply to the Fort Rucker Fire Prevention Program:

a. National Fire Codes.

b. Occupational Safety and Health Standards.

c. International Building Code.

d. Accreditation manuals for hospitals.

e. Unified Facilities Criteria.

4. RESPONSIBILITIES.

a. Fire Chief. The installation Fire Chief is responsible for conducting the Fire and Emergency Services Program. The Fire Chief has full authority over the dispatch and use of all assigned firefighting resources. The Fire Chief is given the authority to remove, or cause to be removed, any fire hazard found to exist. Where a hazardous condition exists for which no criteria has been developed or published, the

*This regulation supersedes Fort Rucker Reg 420-5, 13 Oct 05.

condition will be corrected by local action based upon sound judgment and the professional opinion of the Fire Chief. When these situations occur, the Fire Chief will advise managers and supervisors on technical matters and make recommendations.

b. Commanders/Directors.

(1) Commanders/Directors are responsible for the fire prevention practices in and around assigned buildings, areas, and equipment within their activities.

(2) Each commander/director is designated as an area facility manager. This designation may be delegated by submitting in writing the name, rank, unit, and telephone number of the person delegated as an area facility manager. A copy of the delegation order will be forwarded to the Fire Prevention Section, Directorate of Public Safety (DPS). The person delegated as an area facility manager should be a commissioned officer, warrant officer, senior noncommissioned officer, or civilian supervisor.

c. Area Facility Manager. Each area facility manager will—

(1) Ensure the appointment of a primary and alternate building facility manager for each building within his/her area of responsibility. The building facility manager will be a senior supervisory person that works within the building.

(2) Ensure all building numbers are clearly identifiable from the street.

(3) Ensure US Army Aviation Center Form 986 (Emergency Notification) is located on every main door and updated accordingly.

(4) Ensure a fire plan is written and conspicuously posted for maximum viewing in each assigned building. The plan will be reviewed and approved by the Fire Prevention Section, DPS, prior to posting. The plan will include—

(a) Method of notifying building occupants of a fire.

(b) Method of notifying fire emergency personnel of a fire; for example, telephoning 911.

(c) Evacuation plan and assembly area.

(d) Procedures for using first aid firefighting equipment pending arrival of fire emergency personnel and equipment.

(e) Fire prevention rules and measures pertaining to good housekeeping, operation of appliances, safe handling of flammable liquids, and careless handling of smoking materials.

d. Building Facility Manager. Each building facility manager will—

(1) Accompany the DPS fire inspector on all inspections of assigned buildings and areas.

(2) Have a key to unlock all doors in his/her area of responsibility during an inspection.

(3) Ensure an inspection for fire deficiencies is conducted of assigned buildings/areas during normal operation and at the close of business each workday. Ensure any deficiency found that cannot be corrected on the spot is reported to the Emergency Work Order Section, Directorate of Public Works (DPW), at 255-9041/9042 or reported to the Fire Prevention Section at 255-9584/1598/0391/0390.

(4) Ensure all personnel working in the building are familiar with the building fire plan.

Ensure an indoctrination program is conducted for all newly assigned personnel within the building on fire reporting procedures, first aid firefighting equipment, fire evacuation, and safe fire prevention practices.

(5) Request the Fire Prevention Section furnish technical instructions and assistance in training personnel on first aid firefighting and fire prevention practices in his/her building or area.

(6) Report any changes in building occupancy or alterations within assigned buildings to the Fire Prevention Section at 255-9584/1598/0391/0390.

e. Individual Responsibilities. Fire prevention is the responsibility of everyone. Any person who willfully violates established fire prevention policies, or causes or allows a fire to occur through negligence or misconduct, will be subject to prosecution under the Uniform Code of Military Justice or federal or state law, as applicable. Such negligence or misconduct may also constitute grounds for adverse administrative sanctions.

5. REPORTING A FIRE INCIDENT.

a. Any person detecting a fire will immediately report the fire by the most expedient means. This may include—

(1) Telephoning 911.

(2) Hand-held communications radio.

(3) In person at the fire station.

b. The person reporting a fire will give the following information:

(1) Location of fire (building number, area, etc.).

(2) Name of person reporting the fire.

(3) Type of fire (building, automobile, grass, fuel, etc.).

c. The following procedures will be followed immediately after discovery of a fire:

(1) Alert all occupants of the building.

(2) Telephone 911.

(3) Use available first aid firefighting equipment and attempt to extinguish the fire, if not life threatening.

(4) Close doors behind you when exiting.

(5) Turn off all fans and ventilations except kitchen exhaust hoods if the fire is not life threatening.

d. In buildings with fire alarm pull boxes installed, the person discovering a fire will activate the fire alarm pull box and, if time permits, telephone 911.

e. The 911 emergency telephone number will be affixed to all administrative and personal telephones on the installation.

6. FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTIONS. The Fire Prevention Program is designed to assure a minimum of one complete inspection of each building, facility, or area annually or semiannually, depending on occupancy. These inspections will be conducted by fire department personnel; however, these inspections do not relieve the building facility managers of their responsibilities.

a. The building facility manager will accompany the fire inspector on his/her inspection tour. Keys will be available for all locked doors to enable a complete inspection of the facility.

b. The results of the inspection will be annotated and discussed with the building facility manager as to the severity of the hazards. The fire inspector will make recommendations for corrective actions. A record of the inspection will be maintained by the Fire Prevention Section. Followup inspections will be conducted to check the status of deficiencies before further action is taken.

c. Hazardous conditions found during an inspection that require corrective action by someone other than the building facility manager will be submitted on DA Form 4283 (Facilities Engineering Work Request) or service order call for correction. A record of these deficiencies will be maintained by the Fire Prevention Section until corrective actions have been taken.

d. Failure to correct deficiencies that have previously been noted or failure to comply with current fire prevention directives, as set forth in the duties and responsibilities section of this regulation, will be cause to initiate a severe hazardous condition report by the Fire Prevention Section.

e. The fire hazard report will be returned to the Fire Prevention Section by the suspense date specified with corrective action taken.

f. Failure to take corrective actions within the period specified will result in the submission of a formal fire hazard report to the Garrison Commander.

7. CONTROL OF SMOKING. Smoking is not permitted in government facilities. Striking of matches or using mechanical lighters is not permitted within any building or room used for the purpose of storing, repairing, processing, fabricating, etc., except in areas that are designated and approved by the installation Fire Chief.

a. Smoking or striking of matches or other open flames will not be permitted within 50 feet of hangars, aircraft, paint and fabricating shops, gasoline storage or dispensing areas, refueling vehicles or refueling operations, or any other activity of a hazardous nature except when authorized and designated by the installation Fire Chief.

b. Cigarette butts will be field stripped when disposing of them in an outside area to assure the fire is completely out.

c. Lighted smoking materials will not be thrown from any vehicle.

d. Smoking on aircraft parking ramps is strictly prohibited except in designated areas approved by the installation Fire Chief.

e. Designated smoking areas will be at least 50 feet from common points of ingress/egress and will not be located in areas that are commonly used by nonsmokers.

(1) No smoking (including electronic cigarettes) in any government building, including barracks.

(2) Electronic cigarettes are considered to be in the same category as tobacco products.

(3) No striking of matches or use of mechanical lighters or any other open flames is allowed in government buildings or within 50 feet of hangars.

(4) Open flame candles are not allowed in government buildings except for religious ceremonies and/or other events approved by the authority having jurisdiction.

(5) Wickless/Flameless scented candles are allowed.

(6) Plug-in air fresheners and/or scented plug-ins are not allowed in government buildings.

8. FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS AND GASES. Flammable liquids in excess of 1 day working stock will be stored in designated buildings or areas identified for such storage.

a. A sign with 3-inch letters reading “NO SMOKING OR OPEN FLAME” will be posted on the outside of the building. The sign will be red with white letters. The location of flammable storage buildings and areas will be approved by the installation Fire Chief prior to being used. Buildings should be no closer than 50 feet from other combustible structures.

b. Where occupancy of a building requires storing large quantities of flammable liquids such as office supplies, type cleaner, and fluids required for laboratory work, they will be stored in closed containers inside a UL approved flammable storage metal cabinet or ventilated closet. The cabinet will be plainly labeled “FLAMMABLE.”

c. No individual container of flammables will exceed 5 gallons in capacity except safety vats.

d. The use of flammable liquids that have a flash point of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or below for cleaning purposes, except in safety vats used for cleaning parts, is strictly prohibited.

e. Safety vats will be of metal construction and equipped with a hinged cover counterbalanced by a chain or rod with fusible link to ensure closing in the event of a fire.

f. Operations requiring the use of approved flammable material will be situated so that they do not interfere with personnel evacuation in the event of a fire.

g. Do not store combustible gases with oxidizing gases. A firewall, which separates such storage, is required. Typical oxidizing gases are oxygen, chlorine, etc.

h. Faucets used on drums for dispensing flammable liquids will be of the approved spring-closing type, which will flow only when held open manually. Metal drip pans will be placed under faucets and cleaned regularly.

i. Cylinders that contain flammable or explosive gases will be handled and stored with extreme care. Other combustible materials such as grease and oils will be kept out of cylinder storage areas.

j. Good housekeeping will eliminate the common causes of spontaneous ignition. Oil, grease, oil base paints, etc., on rags and sweeping compounds require particular care.

9. ELECTRICAL HAZARDS. All electrical equipment used in the vicinity of flammable gases and vapors will be of an approved explosion-proof type.

a. The installation, alteration, or extension of electrical wiring will be made only by qualified electricians from the DPW electric shop or contractors and will be in accordance with (IAW) the National Electric Codes.

b. Electrical cords will not be spliced or taped. They will not be tacked, twisted, or tied around any fixture or portion of the building; extended under rugs or carpets or through walls, ceilings, or windows, or placed on the floor where they will be subject to mechanical damage.

c. Clearance between light fixtures and combustible materials will be at least 18 inches.

d. The use of open-type heating coils, such as those used in certain heaters and hot plates, is not permitted.

e. Electrical service cords to electrical appliances will not exceed 8 feet in length or as recommended by the manufacturer.

f. Do not tamper with electrical breaker boxes.

g. Temporary wiring will not be used in the place of permanent wiring. Extension cords, when approved, will be equal- or larger-sized wire than the appliance being serviced.

h. Extension cords, when approved, will only be used on portable temporary equipment.

i. Multiple electrical plugs or extension cords with more than one outlet will not be used.

Exception: Multi-outlet power strips with power surge protection and a circuit breaker are authorized for desktop computer equipment only. However, the power switch on the strip must be turned off or the power strip unplugged at the end of each duty day.

j. Defective wiring, switches, cover plates, and wall receptacles will be reported to the DPW service call desk.

k. All portable electrical appliances and devices will be disconnected from the outlets when not in use and at the end of the workday or shift. Automatic timers will not be used on electrical appliances.

(1) Extension cords are for temporary use only and should be equal or greater in size than the equipment being serviced.

(2) All appliances such as refrigerators, microwaves, coffeemakers, etc., must plug directly into the wall (no extension cords or multi-outlets are allowed).

(3) When extension cords are allowed/used in hangars, the connections must be 18 inches off the hangar floor.

(4) Daisy chaining and/or piggybacking of any kind, such as extension cords plugged into other extension cords or surge protectors/multi-outlets plugged into other surge protectors/multi-outlets, is not allowed.

10. HEATING AND COOKING APPLIANCES.

a. Furnace rooms, boiler rooms, air handler equipment rooms, electrical rooms, and water heater rooms will be kept locked and will not be used for storage. Good housekeeping will be maintained.

DPW will provide locks for all equipment rooms, furnace rooms, and boiler rooms, and building occupants will not be authorized to have a key.

b. Heating and service equipment which may constitute a fire hazard will be kept in good repair for proper operation. Heating devices, ducts, and vents will be arranged so that surrounding combustible material will not be subject to ignition.

c. All installed grease filters and exposed hoods in restaurant-type cooking facilities, such as clubs, dining halls, and snack bars, will be cleaned daily.

d. Cooking or serving equipment with exhaust ducts or hoods must be thoroughly cleaned at least every 6 months or more frequently as needed to prevent accumulation of grease. This cleaning will include fans, roofs, louvers, exterior walls, cupolas, etc. A label will be attached to each piece of equipment listing the date of the last cleaning and the name of the individual who performed the cleaning.

e. Cooking is not permitted under range hoods without grease filters installed.

f. Cooking will not be permitted when the exhaust fan is inoperative.

g. Kitchen ranges, deep fat fryers, and barbecue grills will not be operated unattended.

h. Cooking in barracks, dormitories, bachelor officer quarters, bachelor enlisted quarters, and other post buildings is prohibited except where authorized cooking facilities have been specially provided for that purpose.

i. Coffeemakers may be used when approved by the building facility manager, provided the following precautions are taken:

(1) Must be placed on a noncombustible surface.

(2) Must bear the approval label of a reputable testing laboratory and be in good repair.

(3) Must not use an extension cord or power strip on the coffeemaker.

(4) Must be at least 18 inches from any combustibles.

(5) Must not use an automatic timing device on the coffeemaker. The coffeemaker will be unplugged when not attended and at the close of the workday or shift.

j. Noncompliance with paragraph i above will be cause to void the approval to use the appliance.

A fire hazard report may be issued for noncompliance with established fire prevention practices.

k. No portable heaters are allowed in government buildings unless issued and approved by DPW.

Portable electric and kerosene heaters are prohibited except for emergencies verified by DPW IAW the Fort Rucker Resource Management Plan as directed by Army Regulation 420-1, Army Facilities Management, 12 February 2008. If portable heaters are approved for use by DPW, the Fire Prevention Section will be notified as to where the heaters are located by building number. Cooking is allowed only in approved cooking areas. Approved cooking areas must meet the following requirements:

(1) A stove with an approved hood and extinguishing system is installed.

(2) Upon activation of the extinguishing system, the building alarm must activate and the shunt trip will cut the power and/or heat source off (gas or electric).

(3) The use of open-type heating coils, such as those used in certain heaters and hot plates, is not permitted.

(4) Outdoor cooking (open- and closed-type appliances) will be monitored at all times and will not be operated in carports or garages or within 50 feet of a building.

11. WELDING, CUTTING, AND BRAZING.

a. Welding, cutting, and brazing within any structure other than approved welding shops is prohibited without a DA Form 5383 (Hot-Work Permit). This form must be obtained by telephoning the main fire station at 255-1788/2217/3487 before any welding, cutting, or brazing is started. A fire protection specialist will inspect the area to determine if a hazard exists and issue the DA Form 5383.

b. When welding in open areas, personnel will ensure all combustible vegetation within 10 feet of the operation has been removed. They will also have a means to extinguish small fires immediately available: a 10LB ABC dry chemical fire extinguisher or a 2 1/2 gallon water extinguisher.

c. Welding will not be permitted in the vicinity of flammable or explosive materials until all possibility of fire or explosion has been eliminated. Where removal is impractical, a suitable fire-resistant shield or welding blanket will be placed between the materials and the welding operation.

d. Before welding, tanks and other containers that have contained flammable liquids will be thoroughly washed, steamed, and filled with water. A vent will be provided to permit the release of pressure, which is generated in the tank by the heat of the welding.

e. When welding on an aircraft is necessary, parts will be removed, if possible, and welding accomplished in the welding shop.

f. When precautionary measures have been taken and fire hazards continue to exist, a fireguard with suitable fire extinguishing equipment will be stationed near the welding operation.

g. After welding and cutting operations have ceased, the area will be carefully inspected to ensure no fire hazard exists.

h. Anytime welding or cutting is not being performed, the regulator valves will be shut off at the gas cylinder.

i. Welding will not be done on any aircraft in a hangar unless it is impractical to move the aircraft at least 50 feet from all other aircraft. Ensure no work is being done on the fuel system or work of any nature that could possibly cause a fuel system leak. Ventilation will be accomplished by opening hangar doors. A fireguard with an extinguisher will be posted in the immediate area.

12. POWERED HANDLING EQUIPMENT.

a. Any motor vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine will not be operated inside a hangar unless equipped with a spark arrester installed in the exhaust system. Motor vehicles will not be stored in hangars nor operated therein longer than is necessary to transport materials or equipment.

b. Equipment will not be refueled indoors.

c. The storage of forklifts inside a warehouse is permissible if the storage space is free of combustible materials for a distance of 10 feet around the equipment and drip pans are in place to catch all possible drainage of gasoline or oil.

d. Gasoline powered lawnmowers will not be stored inside buildings unless approved for such storage.

13. WASTE AND PACKING MATERIALS.

a. Packing materials will be kept in the original bales until used. Combustible packing materials such as excelsior, rags, and shredded paper will be stored in fire-resistant bins with self-closing covers.

b. Trash containers located inside the facility will be emptied daily into containers located outside the building.

c. Trash dumpsters will be located at least 15 feet away from any building.

14. WAREHOUSING AND STORAGE.

a. A clearance of at least 18 inches will be maintained around automatic sprinkler heads where such protection is installed. Supplies will never be stacked to such a height as to restrict the proper operation of sprinkler heads.

b. Where supplies are stacked above the horizontal level of lower roof truss members, clearance between supplies and structural members or other installed devices will be 18 inches.

c. Clearance of at least 18 inches will be maintained around all electrical fixtures.

d. Where supplies are stacked 15 feet or higher, clearance between the top of the stacks and the lower edge of roof rafters or ceiling joints and sprinkler heads will be at least 36 inches.

e. Access aisles will be maintained to reach all firefighting and electrical equipment. This equipment will not be obstructed by storage, security areas, etc.

f. Where warehouse doors, other than exit doors, can be blocked without seriously interfering with firefighting, they may be blocked, provided signs are posted on both sides stating “THIS DOOR IS BLOCKED.” At least one cross aisle and connecting exterior door will be left open in each section.

These door blockages will be approved in writing by the Fire Prevention Section prior to blocking the doors.

g. Fire doors will not be blocked and will be kept in good repair at all times.

h. Supplies stored outside will not be located within 20 feet of any building and will be kept neatly arranged at all times as not to interfere with access of firefighting equipment.

i. All warehousing and storage will be in compliance with current publications on warehousing.

15. AISLES AND EXITS.

a. No exit door will be blocked, locked, or bolted in any manner when the building is occupied.

Public Law 91-596 and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101 strictly prohibit this practice.

b. Building supervisors, in places of public assembly, are responsible for seeing that the number of persons inside their respective buildings does not exceed the maximum allowable limits. In places of public assembly, a record of these limits will be maintained on file by the manager and available for review on request.

c. Any door designated as an exit door will have a sign with the word “EXIT” plainly marked.

Each sign will be suitably illuminated by a reliable source. No decorations, furnishings, or equipment which impairs visibility of an exit sign will be permitted. Exit signs may be omitted in small buildings where it is obvious that a door is an exit.

d. A sign reading “EXIT” with an arrow indicating the direction must be placed in every location where the direction of travel to reach the nearest exit is not immediately apparent.

e. Aisles and hallways will be kept clear to provide access to exits.

16. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS.

a. Building facility managers are responsible for ensuring fire extinguishers are sealed, kept in a serviceable condition, and readily accessible. Building facility managers will check fire extinguishers daily in all occupied buildings and weekly in unoccupied buildings. Monthly inspections will be recorded on the back of the fire extinguisher maintenance tag. When fire extinguishers are located outside with the adhesive tag on that cannot be signed monthly, the building facility manager will develop and keep a record of monthly inspection on file for 1 year.

b. A DD Form 1574 (Serviceable Tag – Materiel) will be placed on a fire extinguisher if the extinguisher is in need of service or due a 6 year service. A DD form 1577 (Unserviceable [Condemned] Tag – Materiel) will be placed on a fire extinguisher if it is found to be unserviceable, does not pass inspection, and or needs a hydrostatic test. The building facility manager will be instructed on maintenance or replacement procedures. Fire protection personnel will perform yearly inspection checks on fire extinguishers during the building fire inspection. It is up to the building facility manager to perform the monthly check and fill out the monthly inspection record on the fire extinguisher tag.

c. When fire extinguishers are first placed in service from the manufacturer, are used to control a fire, are accidentally discharged, have broken seals, or are inoperative for any other reason, the using organization will deliver the extinguisher to the Fire Extinguisher Maintenance Shop. If there is a problem with a fire extinguisher in a building or on an airfield, or an extinguisher cannot be repaired or recharged, the using organization will purchase a replacement fire extinguisher; however, the Fire Prevention Section will determine the type and size.

d. Extinguishers will be mounted on walls or placed in wall-recessed cabinets designed for extinguishers. Tops of fire extinguishers will not be more than 5 feet above the floor and IAW NFPA 10.

e. Commanders will establish procedures to hold employees liable for any damage to extinguishers through negligence, carelessness, or willful discharge.

f. Extinguishers will not be blocked in any way or used as a doorstop.

g. Extinguishers located on aircraft parking ramps will be located in such a manner as to preclude collision with aircraft or being blown over during engine starts.

h. All portable fire extinguishers on aircraft parking ramps and flight lines will have reflector tape on the extinguisher or cart if so equipped. This tape is only used to identify the extinguisher at night and not the type of extinguisher. All extinguishers placed on aircraft parking ramps are for Class B and C fires only. Airfield Operations is responsible for checking extinguishers located on airfields daily for serviceability. When extinguishers are found to be unserviceable, they will be taken to the airfield fire station; if the fire extinguisher cannot be repaired there, the extinguisher will be taken to the Fire Extinguisher Maintenance Shop. Flight line extinguishers will be inspected annually by fire protection personnel on that airfield. If the fire extinguisher passes the inspection, an adhesive yearly maintenance tag will be placed on the extinguisher. If the fire extinguisher is found to be unserviceable, Airfield Operations or the using organization will be instructed to immediately remove the extinguisher from the flight line. A log of all monthly checks on flight line extinguishers will be maintained on file by Airfield Operations for 1 year.

17. VEHICLE PARKING.

a. Parking of unattended vehicles within 15 feet of fire hydrants, fire department connections, post indicator valves, and in fire lanes is prohibited.

b. Motor vehicles, including motorcycles and scooters, will not be parked inside any building, under outside fire escapes, under awnings, or closer than 20 feet from any building except for designated parking areas.

c. Refueling vehicles will not be parked where the ground slopes toward any buildings, structures, or stored material unless there is an adequate protective ditch or dike between the vehicles and buildings.

d. Vehicles will not be driven across a fire hose unless hose bridges have been provided.

e. All vehicles will yield the right-of-way to emergency vehicles responding to an emergency.

f. A clear space distance of 50 feet will be maintained around hangars at all times. This means no storage of equipment or parking of carts, mules, tugs, or aircraft in this area.

g. The arrangement of aircraft being serviced or stored in hangars shall be carefully planned to permit rapid removal in case of fire. Vehicles will not be parked in fire lanes or in access routes to hangar doors that will interfere with responding fire equipment or the removal of aircraft from the hangar in case of fire.

18. CLUBS, THEATERS, AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.

a. On-duty managers of clubs, theaters, and recreational facilities are responsible for ensuring complete and orderly evacuation of the building in an emergency and prompt notification of 911.

b. All exit doors will be unlocked when the building is occupied. Doors will be equipped with panic hardware or bars and swing in the direction of egress. All exits will be conspicuously marked and illuminated with exit signs. On-duty managers will check these exits prior to the entry of patrons and employees to ensure doors are unlocked and not blocked. If exit doors are found locked or blocked when the building is occupied, the facility manager will recommend corrective action be taken against the responsible manager.

c. Wall coverings, curtains, drapes, and movable scenery will be of fire retardant materials.

d. In places where cooking is performed, supervisors will ensure grease is cleaned from hoods and filters at least once daily, preferably at closing time. Grease filters will be in place at all times while cooking. Cooking without filters in place will be cause for closing the kitchen until filters are in place.

e. All places of public assembly will be thoroughly inspected at closing time. Management personnel will ensure sofa and chair cushions are thoroughly checked and no incipient fire is present. All electrical appliances will be disconnected except those required to run continuously for preservation of contents.

f. Personnel responsible for making the closing inspection will make a telephone call to the E-911 Emergency Communication Center using telephone number 255-0248 to report the closing inspection has been completed. The person making the closing inspection will annotate the closing inspection on Fort Rucker Form 216-R (Daily Fire and Security Checksheet). Fort Rucker Form 216-R will be maintained for a minimum of 60 days by the facility manager.

g. Managers, in places of public assembly, will be responsible for ensuring the number of persons inside their respective buildings does not exceed the maximum building occupancy allowed as determined by the National Fire Codes.

h. Managers will assure all employees are briefed on their fire prevention responsibilities, the procedures to use in case of a fire, the use of portable and fixed fire extinguishers, fire reporting procedures, and evacuation procedures. These procedures will be incorporated in the written fire plan and escape plan and posted conspicuously in the building for maximum viewing. Fire prevention personnel will provide information for managers to train employees on a semiannual basis; managers will present this briefing as needed for new employees. A record will be kept on file showing the instructor and signatures of employees that received the training.

i. Managers of public assembly facilities or assistants designated in writing must assure these facilities are kept fire-safe. These managers will check facilities before opening, during, and at the close of business. Janitors will not be assigned these responsibilities.

j. Managers will assure all deep fat fryers are inspected by a qualified electrician at least semiannually to assure the high limit switch is operating properly. Managers will keep a record of the most recent test showing the date of the test and name of the electrician that performed the test. If a switch is not operational, the fryer will be taken out of service.

19. GROUND SERVICING AND/OR MAINTENTENANCE OF AIRCRAFT/GROUND POWER

EQUIPMENT.

a. All ground servicing equipment will be maintained in a safe operating condition. Leaking or malfunctioning equipment will be removed from service immediately.

b. Aircraft being serviced will be bonded and grounded.

c. Aircraft will not be serviced with fuel when lightning discharges are in the immediate vicinity.

d. Aircraft fuel servicing will not be done indoors.

e. Aircraft fuel servicing will not be done within 300 feet of any radar unit in operation.

f. Ground power units will not be connected or disconnected while fuel servicing is being done on the aircraft.

g. Ground power units will not be positioned within 10 feet of aircraft fuel system vent openings.

h. All aircraft ground servicing equipment will be equipped with an approved spark (flame) arrester.

i. All aircraft undergoing service in a hangar shall have drip pans.

j. Aircraft approaching a hangar for service will be halted 50 feet from the hangar and the engines stopped.

k. Aircraft will not be serviced or maintenance preformed within 50 feet of the hangar and/or building.

l. The arrangement of aircraft being serviced or stored in hangars shall be carefully planned to permit rapid removal in case of fire. Vehicles will not be parked in fire lanes or in access routes to hangar doors that will interfere with responding fire equipment or the removal of aircraft from the hangar in case of fire.

20. STORAGE AND HANDLING OF EXPLOSIVES.

a. Each building or area used for storing explosives, ammunition, and chemicals will be identified with the appropriate fire symbol or signs. These signs will be readable from all logical approaches to the building or area IAW DA Pamphlet 385-64, Ammunition and Explosives Safety Standards, chapter 3, 24 May 2011.

b. Smoking will not be permitted in any ammunition or explosives storage area. All electrical wiring will be approved for hazardous location.

c. Vehicles transporting explosives will be checked to ascertain that everything is in good working order and cleaned of accumulation of dirt and grease.

d. Each government vehicle transporting explosives will have as a minimum two 10LB ABC rated portable fire extinguishers. One extinguisher will be mounted outside the cab on the driver’s side and one mounted inside the cab.

e. Buildings used for storage of explosives will be kept clean and orderly at all times. Each type of waste should be kept in a separate noncombustible container properly marked and located outside.

21. PAINT SPRAY BOOTHS. The floor of paint spray booths and the operator’s working area will be covered with noncombustible, nonsparking material of such character as to facilitate the safe cleaning and removal of residues. Paint spray booths will be separated from all other operations by a firewall. All electrical appliances and fixtures will be an approved explosion-proof as defined in the National Fire Codes. Exhaust blowers will be operated when operating paint spraying booths. All metal parts of the spraying booth exhaust ducts and piping system will be permanently grounded.

a. A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides will be kept free from storage or combustible construction.

b. Paint spraying is prohibited inside hangars or any other buildings not specifically approved for this purpose except for minor work when approved by the fire department. All minor paint work will be conducted in a location remote from any source of ignition and with adequate ventilation. Smoking is prohibited in paint shops and areas where painting is conducted.

22. FAMILY HOUSING. Military sponsors are responsible for fire prevention in their quarters. They will ensure all family members are familiar with all aspects of safe fire prevention practices and they know how to report a fire.

a. Good housekeeping will be strictly observed. Waste, trash, oily rags, and other debris will not be allowed to accumulate in and around the house.

b. Multiple outlets will not be used. Occupants will not make any electrical repairs or additions to electrical systems.

c. Extension cords will only be used for portable electrical equipment and never as permanent wiring. Cords will not be frayed or spliced or run under rugs/carpets, through walls or ceilings or any other openings.

d. All flammable fuels, gasoline, oil paints, etc., will be stored in approved containers. Excessive amounts will not be stored in or around family quarters. A working supply may be kept in the utility room, provided no spark-producing devices are operated. No smoking rules will be observed. All containers will have closed lids.

e. Outdoor cooking (open- and closed-type appliances) will be monitored at all times and will not be operated in carports or garages or within 10 feet of a building.

f. Burning of grass, leaves, and other debris is strictly prohibited.

g. Clothes dryers will be clean and free of lint accumulation at all times and will be vented to the outside. Gas dryers are not authorized.

h. Furnace and hot water heater rooms will not be used for storage.

i. Provide responsible supervision for children at all times. Assure babysitters are familiar with all aspects of fire safety, including how to report a fire.

j. No electrical appliances (including freezers and refrigerators) will be operated in the utility room if gasoline, oil, or paints are stored in the room.

k. Flammable liquids will not be used for cleaning purposes.

l. All fires, regardless of size, will be reported to the fire department, giving the street, house number, and name of person reporting the fire.

m. Residents will not construct partitions, install paneling, or change the configuration of the quarters in any way without a self-help work order from DPW, approved by the Family Housing Division and the Fire Prevention Section.

n. Residents will not leave their quarters with appliances such as washing machines, dryers, and stoves operating unattended.

o. Residents should check all windows and ensure they can be opened easily. The windows are the second means of escape leading from the bedrooms to the outside, and they must work properly.

p. Black powder, intended for personal use in residences, shall not exceed 20 pounds. The powder will be kept in its original container and stored in a wooden box or cabinet having walls of at least a 1-inch nominal thickness.

q. No more than 10,000 small arms primers shall be permitted to be stored in residences.

r. The Fire Prevention Section will be notified that black powder and primers are being stored by calling 255-9584/1598/0391/ 0390 and giving the quarters address.

23. FIRE EVACUATION DRILLS. Fire evacuation drills will be conducted at the discretion of the unit commander/director or the fire prevention inspectors. Normally, evacuation drills will be held in conjunction with Fire Prevention Week or other special exercises. All drills will be coordinated with fire protection personnel prior to the drill.

a. All schools through grade 12 will have at least eight evacuation drills each year.

b. Hospitals will have a fire evacuation drill each quarter for each shift. This equates to 12 drills each year.

24. FIRE APPARATUS PRIORITY. Fire apparatus responding to an emergency will have the right-of-way over all other traffic. Upon approach of a fire and emergency services vehicle with the warning lights and siren in operation, all traffic will immediately clear the intersection, move as far to the right as possible, and come to a full stop. The vehicles will remain stopped to prevent interference with other fire vehicles which may be approaching from other directions. Vehicles other than ambulances and military police will not follow fire equipment to the scene of a fire or emergency.

a. Exits from the fire station are restricted areas and will not be used for parking. Obstructions which would delay the response of fire vehicles will not be permitted.

b. The blocking of fire vehicles at the scene of an emergency by other vehicles is strictly prohibited.

c. Firefighting equipment is restricted to firefighting and training and will not be used except in operations relating to firefighting or fire prevention activities.

25. FOREST FIRES.

a. All members of this command will exercise a high degree of care to avoid starting forest or brush fires.

b. Bonfires are not authorized on this reservation without prior approval of the Fire Chief or his/her assistants.

c. Matches, cigars, cigarettes, etc., will be extinguished prior to discarding.

d. Lighted smoking materials shall not be thrown from any vehicle.

e. Troops used for fighting forest fires will not be sent into danger areas unless specific clearance is obtained from the installation Fire Chief or the Assistant Fire Chief.

f. When the fire weather danger forecast calls for Class 4 (very high) or Class 5 (extreme) forest fire danger, special precautions will be taken by troops using the Fort Rucker reservation. The officer in charge of troop or aviation training activities will check the forest fire danger forecast by telephoning the main fire station at 255-1788/2217/3487. When the fire weather danger forecast calls for Class 4 forest fire danger or higher, blanks, flares, smoke grenades, and other training devices likely to start forest fires will not be used. Firing into impact areas will not be affected as this area is protected by the prescribed burning.

g. Metal drums with grates covering the tops will be used to protect warming fires built in woodland areas. These fires will be located away from combustible material which might be ignited.

26. MISCELLANEOUS.

a. Firefighting equipment is installed for your protection and for the protection of buildings, structures, and equipment. Installed and portable firefighting equipment will not be tampered with or discharged without justification.

b. Combustible-type containers such as cardboard boxes will not be used for trash containers.

c. Requests for new construction, renovations, repairs, alterations, or changes to the configuration of any building, to include self-help projects, will be submitted through the Fire Prevention Section, DPS, to DPW using a DA Form 4283. The work request will be reviewed by a fire protection specialist prior to forwarding to DPW for approval and start of the work. A complete list of materials to be used and a description of work to be accomplished will be submitted for review before any work or the purchase of materials is accomplished. Alterations and remodeling done without approval of DPW, and work that does not meet the requirements of the National Fire Codes and Department of Defense directives, will be cause to issue a fire hazard report for removal or compliance.

d. The possession or use of fireworks on the installation and all satellite facilities is prohibited except as approved by the installation Fire Chief.

FOR THE GARRISON COMMANDER:

DEBORAH L. SEIMER

Director, Human Resources

The proponent agency of this regulation is the Directorate of Public Safety. Users are invited to send comments and suggested improvements to the US Army Garrison Command, ATTN: IMRC-ESF, Fort Rucker, AL 36362-5105.