EP 1110-1-17
16 Jul 99
(4) The fire prevention plan will be coordinated with the local fire department during the
plan preparation phase of a project. During this coordination the capabilities of the local fire
department must be determined, particularly the local fire department's capabilities to battle
ordnance-related fires.
(5) The fire prevention plan will discuss how fire-fighting capabilities will be readily
available to extinguish brush or grass fires.
(6) The fire prevention plan will designate the location of smoking areas at the site.
Smoking may take place only in the specifically designated and posted "Smoking Locations".
Smoking will be prohibited in all areas where flammable, combustible, or oxidizing materials are
stored. "NO SMOKING OR OPEN FLAME" signs will be posted in all prohibited areas.
(7) The fire prevention plan will designate that all sources of ignition will be prohibited
within 15 meters (50 feet) of operations with a potential fire hazard. The potential fire hazard
area will be conspicuously and legibly posted with a sign stating "NO SMOKING OR OPEN
FLAME".
b. Ensure that the fire prevention plan is read and understood by all personnel working on
the site. Also ensure that each person knows what to do in case of fire within the work area. The
person in charge should instruct all personnel on the existing fire plan to aid fire fighting crews
and to prevent the loss of life and property in case of an accident.
c. Only OE-trained fire fighters will assist in fires involving ammunition and explosives. If
the practical need for their doing so can be anticipated, the local fire fighters will receive advance
instruction in ammunition and explosives fire fighting procedures.
d. OB Specific Requirements.
(1) OB areas will be established in coordination with the local authorities and with the
agency responsible for monitoring fire potential at the location of the proposed OB area.
(2) OB operations will be conducted in compliance with all applicable Federal, state, and
local regulations and guidelines.
(3) A sufficient force necessary to patrol and control the burning operations will be
maintained until the last embers have been extinguished.
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