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28 FIRE PREVENTION PLAN NWPCA Fire Code Compliance Manual for Outdoor Storage of Wood Pallets | Version 1.0 (December 2017) 8.2 Additional Fire Concerns Cutting, Welding, Brazing, Grinding, and Open Flame Work - which could spark or ignite an unwanted fire during the performance of such tasks. Ensure that all such work is performed only by trained, authorized personnel Whenever possible move the item needing repair to the applicable designated area such as a ventilated welding booth If the item cannot be moved, perform the work only after all precautions as outlined i n the Company's Hot Work Permit Program have been followed including engaging a fire watch Provide adequate ventilation Use only torches, regulators, pressure-reducing valves, and manifolds that are UL or FM approved Do not allow cutting or welding in sprinklered areas while sprinkler protection is deactivated or out of service Do not allow cutting or welding where there is danger of explosive atmospheric gases, vapors, or dust, i n a confined space, or on metal structures constructed of combustible sandwich-type panel construction or having combustible coveri ng Smoking -unwanted fires from smoldering smoking material or from the spark or heat which could ignite property or vapors or gases. Only smoke i n the designated smoking areas located outside the building Always extinguish smoki ng material i n the fire resistant receptacles provided 8.3 Using a Fi re Exti nguisher Fire extinguishers are inspected internally on a monthly basis and the inspection noted on the back of the tag on the extinguisher. This inspection can be performed during regular safety inspections and takes only a few seconds to complete. These items are checked during inspection: Is the hose cracked or chipped? Is the hose tightly screwed into the extinguisher outlet? Is there a sign marking the location of the extinguisher? Is the pin in tact or has it been removed? Does the arrow in the gage register in the "green" area i ndicating that it is charged and ready for use?