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• Do not overload electrical outlets. <br /> • Ensure all equipment is turned off at the end of the work day. <br /> • Maintain the right type of fire extinguisher available for use. <br /> • Use the safest cleaning solvents (nonflammable and nontoxic) when cleaning electrical equipment. <br /> • Ensure that all passageways and fire doors are unobstructed. Stairwell doors shall never be propped <br /> open, and materials shall not be stored in stairwells. <br /> • Periodically remove spray residue from walls, floors, and ceilings of spray booths and <br /> ventilation ducts. <br /> • Remove contaminated spray booth filters from the building as soon as replaced, or keep immersed <br /> in water until disposed. <br /> • Do not allow material to block automatic sprinkler systems, or to be piled around fire extinguisher <br /> locations. To obtain the proper distribution of water, a minimum of 18 inches of clear space must be <br /> maintained below sprinkler deflectors. If there are no sprinklers, a 3 foot clearance between piled <br /> material and the ceiling must be maintained to permit use of hose streams. These distances must be <br /> doubled when stock is piled higher than 15 feet. <br /> V& `�' <br /> • Check daily for any discarded lumber, broken pallets or pieces of material stored on site and <br /> remove properly. <br /> • Remove immediately any pile of material which falls into an aisle or clear space. <br /> • Use weed killers that are non-toxic and do not pose a fire hazard. <br /> FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT <br /> Every building will be equipped with an electrically managed, manually operated fire alarm system. When <br /> activated, the system will sound alarms that can be heard above the ambient noise levels throughout the <br /> workplace. The fire alarm will also automatically transmit to the fire department. Any fire suppression or <br /> fire detection system will automatically actuate the building alarm system. <br /> The automatic sprinkler system, if applicable, will adhere to NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of <br /> Sprinkler Systems. The sprinkler system and components will be electrically supervised to ensure reliable <br /> operation. This includes gate valve tamper switches with a local alarm at a constantly attended site when <br /> the valve is closed. If a single water supply is provided be a connection to the city mains, a low pressure <br /> monitor is included. If pressure tanks are the primary source of water, air pressure, water level, and <br /> temperature shall be supervised. If fire pumps are provided to boost system pressure, supervision will <br /> monitor loss of pump power, pump running indication, low system pressure, and low pump suction <br /> pressure. <br /> 151Page <br />