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i SI 6(> 31:6101 OCCl PATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS SI BPART L -- FIRE PROTECTION (Code of Federal Regulations, Title 29, Chapter XVII, Part 1910, Subpart L; Revised by 45 FR 60704, September 12, 1980; corrected by 46 FR 24557, May 1, 1981) Subpart L -- Fire Protection $1910.155 Scope, application and definitions applicable to this subpart (a) Scope. This subpart contains requirements for fire brigades, and ail portable and fixed fua^uppression equipment, fire detection systems, and fire or employee alarm systems installed to meet the fire protection requirements of 29 CFR Part 1910, (b) Application. This subpart applies to all employments except for maritime, construction, and agriculture, (c) Definitions applicable to this subpari. (1) "After-flame" means the time-a test specimen continues to flame after the flame source has been removed. (2) "Aqueous film forming foam , (AFFF}" means a fluorinated surfactant with a foam stabilizer which is diluted with water to act as a temporary barrier to exclude air from mixing with the fuel vapor by developing an aqueous film on the fuel surface of some hydrocarbons which is capable of suppressing the generation of fuel vapors. f3) "Approved" means acceptable to the Assistant Secretary under the following criteria: (i) If it is accepted, or certified, or listed, or labeled or otherwise determined to be safe by a nationally recognized testing laboratory, such as, but net limited to, Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc, or the Factory Mutual System: or (h) \\ ith respect to an installation or recognized testing laboratory which makes periodic inspections cf the production of such equipment, and whose labeling indicates compliance with nationally recognized standards or tests to determine safe use in a specified manner; (C) Equipment is accepted if it has been inspected and found by a nationally recognized testing laboratory to conform to specified plans or to procedures of applicable codes; and (D) Equipment is certified if it has been tested and found by a nationally recognized testing laboratory to meet nationally recognized standards or to be safe for use in a specified manner or is of a kind whose production is periodically inspected by a nationally recognized testing laboratory, and if it bears a label, tag, or other record of certification. (4) "Assistant Secretary" means the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health or designee. (5) "Automatic fire detection device" means a device designed to automatically detect the presence of fire by heat, flame, light, smoke or other products of combustion. (6) "Buddy-breathing device" means an accessory to self-contained breathing apparatus which permits a second person to share the same air supply as that of the wearer of the apparatus. (7) "Carbon dioxide" means a potassium bicarbonate, urea-based potassium bicarbonate, potassium chloride, or monoammonium phosphate supplemented by special treatment to provide resistance to packing and moisture absorption (caking) as well as to provide proper flow capabilities. Dry chemical does not include dry powders. (13) "Dry powder" means an compound used to extinguish or control Class D fires. (14) "Education" means the process of imparting knowledge or skill through systematic instruction. It does not require formal classroom instruction, (15) "Enclosed structure" means a structure with a roof or ceiling and at least two walls which may present fire hazards to employees, such as accumulations of smoke, toxic gases and heat, similar to those found in buildings. (16) "Extinguisher classification" .means the letter classification given an extinguisher to designate the class or classes of fire on which an extinguisher will be effective, (17) "Extinguisher rating" means the numerical rating given to an extinguisher which indicates the extinguishing potential of the unit based on standardized tests developed by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. (18) "Fire brigade" (private fire department, industrial fire department) means an organized group of employees who are knowledgeable, trained, and skilled in at least basic fire fighting equipment of a kind which no nationally recognized testing laboratory accepts, certifies, lists, labels, or determines to be safe, if it is inspected or tested by another Federal agency and found in colorless, odorless, electrically nonconductive inert gas (chemical formula COj) that is a medium for extinguishing fires by reducing the concentration of oxygen or fuel vapor in operations. (19) "Fixed extinguishing system" means a permanently installed system that either extinguishes or controls a fire at the location of the system. compliance with the provisions of the the air to the point where conbustion is (20) "Flame resistance" is the property applicable National Fire Protection Association Fire Code: or (nij With respect to custom-made equipment or related installations which impossible. (8) "Class A fire" means a fire involving ordinary combustible materials such as paper, wood, cloth, of materials, or combinations of component materials, to retard igniiion and restrict the spread of flame. (21) "Foam" means a stable are designed, fabricated for. and intended for use by its manufacture; on the basis of test data which the employer keeps and makes available for inspection to the Assistant Secretary, (iv) For the purposes of paragraph (c;|3) cf this section: (A) Equipment is listed if it is of a kind mentioned in a list which is published by a nationally recognized testing laboratory which makes periodic inspections of the production of such equipment and which states that such equipment meets nationally recognized standards or has been tested and found safe for use in a specified manner: (Bj Equipment is labeled if there is attached to it a label, symbol, or other ider.tifvir.s mark of a nationally and some rubber and plastic materials. (91' Class B fire" means a fire involving flammable or combustible liquids, flammable gases, greases and similar materials, and some rubber and plastic materials. (10) "Class C fire" means a fire involving energized electrical equipment where safety to the employee requires the use of electrically nonconductive extinguishing media. (11) "Class D fire" means a fire involving combustible metals such as magnesium, titanium, zirconium, sodium, lithium and potassium. (12) "Dry chemical" means an extinguishing agent composed of very small particles of chemicals such as, but not limited to, sodium bicarbonate, aggregation of small bubbles which flow freely over a burning liquid surface and form a coherent blanket which seals combustible vapors and thereby extinguishes the fire. (22) "Gaseous agent" is a fire extinguishing agent which is in the gaseous state at normal room temperature and pressure. It has low viscosity, can expand or contract with changes m pressure and temperature, and has the ability tc diffuse readily and to distribute itself uniformly throughout an enclosure. (23) "Halon 1211" means a colorless, faintly sweet smelling, electrically nonconductive liquefied gas (chemical formula CBrClFa) which is a medium for extinguishing fires by inhibiting the [Sec. 1910 155 c)(231! 7 O.t 5. J C \ A ~ ~ \ A ^ Mf*AtRS \ ' A A S *- ' ~ ' 2 2. ... j ' SL 073801 1 FIRE PROTECTION S-166 31:6103 :i:e brigade emergency activities. Fire fighting, The requirements do not apply brigade leaders and training instructors to employees who use fire extinguishers (ii) The performance, construction, and testing of fire-resistive coats and shall be provided with training and or standpipe systems to control or protective trousers shall be at least education which is more comprehensive .1 n that provided to the general membership of the fire brigade. (2) The employer shall assure that training and education is conducted extinguish fires only in the incipient stage. (1) General (i) The employer shall provide at no cost to the employee and assure the use of protective clothing equivalent to the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard NFPA No. 1971-1975, "Protective Clothing for Structural Fire Fighting," (See Appendix D to Subpart frequently enough to assure that each which complies with the requirements of L) with the following permissible member of the fire brigade is able to this paragraph. The employer shall variations from those requirements: perform the member's assigned duties assure that protective clothing ordered (A) Tearing Btrength of the outer shell and functions satisfactorily and in a safe or purchased after July 1,1981. meets the shall be a minimum of 8 pounds (35.6 N) manner so as not to endanger fire requirements contained in this in any direction when tested in brigade members or other employees. paragraph. As the new equipment is accordance with paragraph (2) of All fire brigade members shall be provided, the employer shall assure that Appendix E; and provided with training at least annua'.'y. all Fire brigade members wear the (BJ The outer shell may discolor but In addition, fire brigade members who equipment when performing interior shall not separate or melt when placed are expected to perform interior structural fire fighting. After July 1.1985, in a forced air laboratory oven at a structural fire fighting shall be provided the employer shall assure that all fire temperature of 500*F (260'C) for a period with an education session or training at brigade members wear protective of five minutes. After cooling to ambient least quarterly. clothing meeting the requirements of this temperature and using the test method (3) The quality of the training and paragraph when performing interior specified in paragraph (3) of Appendix education program for fire brigade structural fire fighting- E. char length shall not exceed 4.0 members shall be similar to those (ii) The employer shall assure that inches (10.2 cm) and after-fiame shall conducted by such fire training schools protective clothing protects the head, not exceed 2.0 seconds. as the Maryland Fire and Rescue bod.v. and extremities, and consists of at (4) Handprotection, (i) Hand Institute: Iowa Fire Service Extension; leas! the following components; foot and protection shall consist of protective West Virginia Fire Service Extension; leg protection; hand protection; body gloves or glove system which will Georgia Fire Academy, New York State protection; eye, face and head provide protection against cut. puncture, Department, Fire Prevention and protection. and heat penetration. Gloves or glove Control; Louisiana State University (2) Foot and leg protection, (i) Foot system shall be tested in accordance Firemen Training Program, or and leg protection shall meet the with the test methods contained in the Washington State's Fire Service requirements of paragraphs (e)(2](ii) and National Institute for Occupational T-a;ning Commission for Vocational (e)(2)(iii) of this section, and may be Safety and Health (NIOSH) 1976 Education. (For example, for the oil achieved by either of the following publication, "The Development of refinery industry, with its unique methods; Criteria for Fire Fighter's Gloves; Vol. II, hazards, the training and education (A) Fully extended boots which Part II: Test Methods," (See Appendix D program for those fire brigade members provide protection for the legs; or to Subpart L) and shall meet the shall be similar to those conducted by (B) Protective shoes or boots worn in following criteria for cut, puncture, and Texas A & M University, Lamar combination with protective trousers heat penetration: Uriversity, Reno Fire School, or the Delaware State Fire School.! (4) The employer shall inform fire that meet the requirements of paragraph (e)(3) of this section. (ii) Protective footwear shall meet the (A) materials used for gloves shall resist surface cut by a blade with an edge having a 60 included angle and a brigade members about special hazards req uirements of 1910,136 for Class 75 .001 inch (.0025 cm) radius, under an such as storage and use of flammable footwear. In addition, protective applied force of 16 lbf (72 N), and liquids and gases, toxic chemicals, footwear shall be water-resistant for at at a slicing velocity of greater or equal radioactive sources, and water reactive least 5 inches (12.7 cm) above the to 60 in/min (2.5 cm/sec): substances, to which they may be exposed during fire and other emergencies. The fire brigade members shall also be advised of any changes that occur in relation to the special nazards The employer shall develop and make available for inspection by :,re brigade members, written procedures that describe the actions to be taken m. s.tuations involving the special hazards and shall include these in the training and education program. (d) Fire Per ::ng equipment. The t--.picyer shall maintain and inspect, at least ar.nudhy, fire fighting equipment to bottom of the heel and shall be equipped with slip-resistant outer soles. (iii) Protective footwear shall be tested in accordance with paragraph (1) of Appendix E, and shall provide protection against penetration of the midsole by a size 8D common nail when at least 300 pounds (1330 N) of static force is applied to the nail. (3) Body protection, (i) Body protection shall be coordinated with foot and leg protection to ensure full body protection for the wearer. This shall be achieved by one of the following methods; [Section 1910,l56(e)(4)(i)(A) corrected by 46 FR 24557, May 1, 1981] (B) materials used for the palm and palm side of the fingers shall resist puncture by a penetrometer (simulating a 4d lath nail), under an applied force of 13.2 lbf 160 N>, and at a velocity greater or equal to 20 in/min (.85 cm/sec); and (Section 19l0.156ieM4i<n<B) corrected by 46 FR 2455". May 1. 1981] (C) the temperature inside the palm and gripping surface of the fingers of gloves shall not exceed 135F (57Ci when gloves or glove system are ex posed to 932F 1500=0 for five assure `he safe operational condition of (A) Wearing of a fire-resistive coat seconds at 4 psi (28 kPa) pressure. '.ne PcrtaUie r.re n the requirements of paragraph [Section 1910.156(e)(4in)(C) corrected respjrators shcil! be (e)(3](ii) of this section in combination by 46 FR 24557, May 1. 1981] '.:'.:rrv.` d a: monthly Fire f-.ghr.rg ecaipm.T.t that ;s in damaged or unserviceable condition shall be removed from service and replaced (/' P- = -Ic'lir.g The following requirements a:ply to those employees who perterm mvrmr structural fire with fully extended boots meeting the requirements of paragraphs (e)(2)(ii) and (e)(2](ui'j of this section; or (Bj Wearing of a fire-resistive coat in combination with protective trousers both of which meet the requirements ol paragraph (e](3)(ii) of this section. (ii) Exterior materials of gloves shall be flame resistant and shall be tested in accordance with paragraph (3) of Appendix E. Maximum allowable afterflame shall be 2.0 seconds, and the maximum char length shall be 4.0 inches (10.2 cm). 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