Code of Colorado Regulations
400 - Department of Natural Resources
404 - Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
2 CCR 404-1 - PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
Section 610 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION

a. Gasoline-fueled engines will be shut down during fueling operations.

b. Operators will comply with all Division of Oil and Public Safety regulations during handling, connecting, and transfer operations involving liquefied petroleum gas ("LPG"), 7 C.C.R. § 1101-15, et seq. Only the version of the Division of Oil and Public Safety's LPG Regulations, 7 C.C.R. § 1101-15, et seq. in effect as of January 15, 2021 apply to this Rule; later versions do not apply. All materials incorporated by reference in this Rule are available for public inspection during normal business hours from the Public Room Administrator at the office of the Commission, 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801, Denver, CO 80203. In addition, these materials are from the Division of Oil and Public Safety, 633 17th St., Suite 500, Denver, CO 80202, and are available online at https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/ops/RegulationsStatutes.

c. Flammable liquids storage areas within any building or shed will:

d. Flammable liquids will not be stored within 50 feet of the wellbore, except for the fuel in the tanks of operating equipment or supply for injection pumps.

e. LPG Tanks larger than 250 gallons and used for heating purposes will be placed as far as practicable from and parallel to the adjacent side of the rig or wellbore as terrain and location configuration permit. Installation will be consistent with provisions of NFPA Code 58, Liquid Petroleum Gas Code (2020 edition). Only the 2020 edition of NFPA Code 58 applies to this Rule; later amendments do not apply. All materials incorporated by reference in this Rule are available for public inspection during normal business hours from the Public Room Administrator at the office of the Commission, 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801, Denver, CO 80203. In addition, these materials are available from the NFPA, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA, 02169-7471.

f. Smoking is prohibited within 150 feet of the wellbore, on any drilling or workover site, at an Oil and Gas Location with a producing Well or a Well that is undergoing Hydraulic Fracturing Treatment or Flowback, or in the vicinity of operations which constitute a fire hazard. Such locations will be conspicuously posted with a sign, "No Smoking or Open Flame."

g. No matches, smoking equipment, or source of ignition will be carried into "No Smoking or Open Flame" areas.

h. Open fires, transformers, or other sources of ignition will be permitted only in designated areas located at a safe distance from the wellhead or flammable liquid storage areas or areas with potential for ignition of gas or vapors.

i. Only approved heaters for Class I Division 2 areas, as designated by API RP 500, Recommended Practice for Classification of Locations for Electrical Installations at Petroleum Facilities Classified as Class I, Division I and Division 2, 3rd Edition (including January 2014 errata), will be permitted on an Oil and Gas Location or near Oil and Gas Facilities. The safety features of these heaters will not be altered. Only the 3rd edition, including January 2014 errata, of API RP 500 applies to this Rule; later editions do not apply. All materials incorporated by reference in this Rule are available for public inspection during normal business hours from the Public Room Administrator at the office of the Commission, 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801, Denver, CO 80203. In addition, these materials are available from API, 1220 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005-4070.

j. Combustible materials such as oily rags and waste will be stored in covered metal Containers.

k. Control of Fire Hazards. Any material not in use that might constitute a fire hazard will be removed a minimum of 25 feet from the wellhead(s), Tanks, and separator(s). Any electrical equipment installations inside the secondary containment areas will comply with API RP 500 classifications and comply with the current national electrical code as adopted by the State of Colorado. Only the 3rd edition (including January 2014 errata) of API RP 500 applies to this Rule; later amendments do not apply. API RP 500 and Colorado's current national electrical code are available for public inspection during normal business hours from the Public Room Administrator at the office of the Commission, 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801, Denver, CO 80203. In addition, these materials are available from API, 1220 L Street NW, Washington, DC 20005-4070, and from the Department of Regulatory Agencies, Colorado Electrical Board at 1560 Broadway, Suite 110, Denver, CO 80202.

l. Material used for cleaning will have a flash point of not less than 100 degrees Fahrenheit. For limited special purposes, a lower flash point cleaner may be used when it is specifically required and will be handled with extreme care.

m. Firefighting equipment will not be tampered with and will not be removed other than for fire protection and firefighting purposes and services. A firefighting water system may be used for wash down and other utility purposes so long as its firefighting capability is not compromised. After use, water systems will be properly drained or properly protected from freezing.

n. An adequate amount of fire extinguishers and other firefighting equipment will be suitably located, readily accessible, and plainly labeled as to their type and method of operation.

o. Fire protection equipment will be periodically inspected, and maintained in good operating condition at all times.

p. Firefighting equipment will be readily available near all welding operations. When welding, cutting, or other hot work is performed a person will be designated as a fire watch. The area surrounding the work will be inspected at least 1 hour after the hot work is completed.

q. Portable fire extinguishers will be tagged showing the date of last inspection, maintenance, or recharge. Inspection and maintenance procedures will comply with NFPA Code 10, Standards for Portable Fire Extinguishers (2018). Only the 2018 Edition of NFPA Code 10 applies to this Rule; later amendments do not apply. All materials incorporated by reference in this Rule are available for public inspection during normal business hours from the Public Room Administrator at the office of the Commission, 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801, Denver, CO 80203. In addition, these materials are available from NFPA, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA, 02169.

r. All employees, contractors, and subcontractors will be shown the location of fire control equipment including, but not limited to Fluid guns, water hoses, and fire extinguishers, and trained in the use of such equipment. They will also be familiar with the procedure for requesting emergency assistance as terrain and location configuration permit.