AH
WSR 97-04-075
PROPOSED RULES
PUGET SOUND AIR
POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY
[Filed February 5, 1997, 9:55 a.m.]
Continuance of WSR 96-22-088.
Exempt from preproposal statement of inquiry under RCW 70.94.141(1).
Title of Rule: Amend Section 8.07 of Regulation I.
Purpose: Continuing hearing and adoption on amendments to Section 8.07, Reg. I., with minor revisions.
Other Identifying Information: 8.07 Fire Extinguisher Training.
Hearing Location: Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency Offices, 110 Union Street, # 500, Seattle, WA 98101, on March 13, 1997, at 9:00 a.m.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Agency Receptionist, 689-4010, by March 6, 1997, TDD (800) 833-6388, or (800) 833-6385 (braille).
Submit Written Comments to: Dennis McLerran, Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency, 110 Union Street, # 500, Seattle, WA 98101, FAX (206) 343-7522, by March 3, 1997.
Date of Intended Adoption: March 13, 1997.
February 4, 1997
Larry Vaughn
Engineer I
AMENDATORY SECTION
REGULATION I SECTION 8.07 FIRE EXTINGUISHER TRAINING
(a) Applicability. This section applies to small, short-duration fires for teaching the proper use of hand-held fire extinguishers.
(b) General Requirements. Hand-held fire extinguisher training may be conducted provided the following requirements are met:
(1) Training shall not occur during any stage of an air pollution episode or period of impaired air quality;
(2) Flammable or combustible ((Combustible)) materials used during
the fire extinguisher training shall be limited to:
(A) Less than 2 gallons of clean kerosene or diesel fuel oil per training exercise, provided that gasoline or gasoline mixed with diesel or kerosene may be used only by local fire departments, fire marshals, or fire districts;
(B) As much gaseous fuel (propane or natural gas) as required for
the training exercise((,)); or
(C) Less than 0.5 cubic yards of clean, solid combustible materials per training exercise. Examples of solid combustible materials are seasoned wood, untreated scrap lumber, and unused computer paper.
(3) All training must be conducted by local fire officials or a qualified instructor. Instructor qualifications and a training plan must be available to PSAPCA upon request;
(4) Prior to the training, the person(s) conducting the exercise must notify the local fire department, fire marshal, or fire district and must meet all applicable local ordinances and permitting requirements; and
(5) Person(s) conducting hand-held fire extinguisher training shall be responsible for responding to citizen inquiries and resolving citizen complaints caused by the training activity.