2.11 Fire Prevention

Fire prevention is an important part of protecting employees and company assets. Fire hazards must be controlled to prevent unsafe conditions. Once a potential hazard is recognized, it must be eliminated or controlled in a timely manner. The following fire prevention requirements must be met for each site:

• One conspicuously located 2A fire extinguisher (or equivalent) for every floor.
• One 2A conspicuously located fire extinguisher (or equivalent) for every 3000 sq./ft.
• A conspicuously located, 10B fire extinguisher for everywhere more than 5-gallons of flammable liquids or gas are stored.
• Generators and internal combustion engines located away from combustible materials.
• Site free from accumulation of combustible materials or weeds.
• No obstructions or combustible materials piled in the exits.
• No more than 25-gallons of combustible liquids stored on site.
• No LPG containers stored in any buildings or enclosed spaces.
• Fire extinguishers in the immediate vicinity where welding, cutting or heating is being done.