Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 37, September 13, 2024
Section 56-3-45 - Fire Protection45.1. Fire extinguishers.45.1.1. A portable fire extinguisher containing a nominal weight of at least five(5) pounds shall be kept on each piece of mobile equipment.45.1.2. All portable fire extinguishers on equipment shall be properly secured.45.2. Flammable liquids. 45.2.1. Flammable liquids, such as oils, greases, gasoline and such other like materials shall be stored in buildings, compartments or closed containers used for this purpose only.45.2.2. The storage of surplus gasoline, oil, or other fuels, other than that which is in the fuel tank, shall be prohibited on any piece of equipment except for: 45.2.2.a. Diesel equipment using gasoline starting engines are allowed to store one (1) extra gallon of gasoline in an approved safety can (flash arresting screen with self-closing lid). 45.2.2.a.1. The one (1) extra gallon of gasoline may be stored on the equipment if it is securely fastened in a location on the equipment out of the way of moving objects.45.2.3. Flammable liquids shall not be used to clean machinery.45.2.4. Combustible materials, grease, lubricants, paints, flammable liquids, shall not be permitted to accumulate where fire hazards exist.45.3. Fueling and storage. 45.3.1. Internal combustion engines, except diesels, shall be shut off and stopped before being fueled.45.3.2. Areas surrounding flammable liquid storage tanks, electric substations and transformers shall be kept free from grass, (dry) weeds, underbrush, and other combustible materials, for at least twenty-five (25) feet in all directions.45.3.3. Fuel lines on fuel storage tanks shall be equipped with valves to cut off fuel at the source and shall be located and maintained to minimize fire hazard.45.3.4. Smoking and use of open lights are prohibited in all places in which flammable materials are stored and in other places where there is a fire hazard.45.4. Maintenance of fire fighting equipment. 45.4.1. Fire fighting equipment shall be continuously maintained in a usable and operative condition.45.4.2. Fire extinguishers shall be examined at least once every six (6) months.45.4.2.a. The date of such examination shall be recorded on a permanent tag attached to the extinguisher.45.5. Warnings - Warning signs prohibiting smoking and open flames shall be posted where they can be readily observed in areas or locations where fire or explosion hazards exist.45.6. Drills - Fire drills and demonstrations with various types of available fire-fighting equipment shall be held for employees at least once annually.45.6.1. A record of such demonstration shall be recorded.