P&P Volume 4 Prevention Flashcards
how much clearance should there be along access roads (defensible space)
10’ on each side of the road
how often do engine company inspect county roads that need hazard abatement within county right of way
annually, sent to VMP
at what capacity should storage tanks be for fire use
90% with a refill device
where are burns not allowed
solvang, santa maria, lompoc
when shall district road inspections be submitted
by march 31 annually
when can residential burns begin and when completed
10am and dead out by 4
how often is the water system survey completed
annually
recreational fire
non-contained fire - no permit required
when can hazard reduction fires begin and end
start by 7, no new material after 12, and dead out by 4pm
what are approved ignition devices
- matches
- road flares
- propane tortches or lighters
- drip torches
what is involved in the water system survey
checking hydrants and sprinkler systems in district
what is ag burning
fire to reduce waste from ag products
time range to re-inspect a business
14-21days
which inspections are performed by FPD and not engine companies
R 3.1 and R-4
engines inspect all others
do we issue permits for bonfires
yes (ceremonial ones)
fire hazard reduction burning
restricted to “high” or “very high” fire hazard severity zones
what circumstances can an engine captain cancel a burning operation
- violation of permit
- fire hazard risk of operation
- fire/smoke nuisance
which section of the dept has a master copy of all access roads
construction
right of way burning
utility, levee, ditch maintenance allowed in cuyama valley only
which permits, done by OPS, are “per activity”
open flames in assembly carnivals nitrate film use of fire hydrants fumigation parade floats tents
what is vertical clearance considered for occupancy clearance along roads
13’6”
how big should FD connections be on stored water sources
4” minimum at bottom of tank
what are the 4 primary considerations for occupancy clearances
- access
- water for fire protection/fighting
- defensible space
- addressing
when can ag burning begin
sunrise and no additional fuel can be added 2hrs prior to sunset
where do we not issue burn permits, which protection area?
Federal Direct Protection Area (DPA)
when are vegetation burns allowed
feb, may, august, nov.
how far should a hydrant be from the structure
50-150’
what level extinguisher is required
4A rated
who has engine companies perform occupancy clearance inspections
planning and engineering
bonfire
used for ceremonial purposes
a fire hydrant rise should be within how many feet from a hydrant
10’ of fire dept. approved access road
what is considered ag waste
wasted used to:
- purpose of making profit
- provide livelihood
- research/instruction for education
- vegetation in adjacent fields
- material imminetly related to crop
- tumbleweeds
proper addressing size for residential and commercial building
3” and 6” respectively
