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26 FIRE PREVENTION PLAN NWPCA Fire Code Compliance Manual for Outdoor Storage of Wood Pallets | Version 1.0 (December 2017) Prevention of Class B Fires: Bonding and ground ng practices are employed during dispensing of flammable liquids Flammable liquids are kept i n closed containers when not actively in use Flammable liquids are used only i n areas where there are no flames or other sources of ignition Use only approved pumps, taking suction from the top to dispense liquids Ensure that containers containing flammable liquids are properly grounded Store, handle, and use Class B combustibles only in approved locations where vapors are prevented from reaching ignition sources Do not use a flammable liquid as a cleaning agent Do not use, handle, or store Class B combustibles near exits, stairs, or any other areas normally used as exits Do not weld, cut, grind, or use unsafe electrical appliances or equipment near Class B combustibles Do not generate heat, allow an open flame, or smoke near Class B combustibles Propane - is a substance that could spark or ignite a Class B fire during refueling of propane tanks on forklifts. It is heavier than air and tends to float around the lower part of the body. It is also considered a cryogenic; meaning that in its liquid form it is usually about 45 degrees below zero which can cause frostbite. It is colorless and odorless. The following practices should be followed for prevention of a propane fire. There is NO SMOKING or flame of any kind allowed while operating a forklift There is NO SMOKING or flame during refueling or tank exchange for a forklift propane tank Forklifts are grounded to a grounding cable during the refueling process (if there is no tank exchange program i n place) There is no use of cellular telephones or other electronic devices while operating or refueling a forklift Personal protective equipment is worn during the handling of propane (gauntlet gloves, safety goggles, and a face shield) Class C: A Class C Fire is the third type of fire. This type of fire involves fires that occur in energized electrical equipment, electrical system failures, misuse of electrical equipment, loose ground connections, frayed wiring insulation, and overloaded fuses, circuits, motors, or outlets. In a Class C fire, water cannot be used because it conducts electricity and can deliver a shock to the firefighter. If the equipment can be de-energized, extinguishers for Class A, B or C fires may be safely used. Otherwise, carbon dioxide and dry chemical extinguishers, that smother the fire, are best.