Or. Admin. R. 837-110-0110

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 6, June 1, 2024

Section 837-110-0110 - Field Preparation

(1) Prior to propaning, all fields shall be prepared by providing a barrier around the perimeter free of combustible materials.

(2) The barrier may be provided by green cover crop, bare earth, or other method(s) to prevent any fire spread, and shall be prepared by using one or more of the following methods:

(a) Plowing or disking a 10-foot strip around the field perimeter; or

(b) Plowing or disking a 5-foot strip around the field perimeter and removal of loose, combustible straw from a 12-foot strip immediately adjacent to the 5-foot strip; or

(c) Retaining at least a 50-foot strip of green crop or bare earth in the immediately adjacent field(s) at the time of propaning; or

(d) Having a 17-foot strip of green cover crop or bare earth; or

(e) Other alternatives may be used with the specific written approval of the State Fire Marshal.

(3) The barrier need not be provided where the perimeter of the field lies adjacent to a field that meets the provisions of this section.

Or. Admin. R. 837-110-0110

FM 7-1988(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-12-88; FM 8-1988(Temp), f. & cert. 8-15-88; FM 1-1989, f. & cert. ef. 2-7-89; FM 4-1993(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-11-93; FM 2-1994, f. & cert. ef. 2-7-94

Stat. Auth.: ORS 476.030, ORS 476.380 & ORS 478.960

Stats. Implemented: ORS 476.380 & ORS 478.960