Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 20 - Lands, Department of
Rule 20.04.01 - RULES PERTAINING TO FOREST FIRE PROTECTION
Section 20.04.01.130 - WATER SUPPLY AND EQUIPMENT

Universal Citation: ID Admin Code 20.04.01.130

Current through August 31, 2023

Every Operator conducting a Forest Operation using a cable logging system or a metal tracked harvester during the period of July 1st through September 30th annually must provide the following water supply and fire suppression equipment in the Operating Area. (3-31-22)

01. Water Supply. (3-31-22)

a. The water supply must consist of a self-propelled motor vehicle or trailer equipped with a water tank containing not less than two hundred (200) gallons of water. (3-31-22)

b. Trailers used for this purpose must be equipped with a functional hitch attachment and have a serviceable tow vehicle immediately available to provide for timely fire suppression response. (3-31-22)

02. Water Delivery. (3-31-22)

a. Water pump. The size and capacity of the water pump must be sufficient to provide a discharge of not less than twenty (20) gallons per minute when pumping through fifty (50) feet of hose of not less than three quarter (3/4) inch inside diameter with an adjustable nozzle at pump level. (3-31-22)

b. Hose and nozzle. The Operator must have at least five hundred (500) feet of serviceable hose of not less than three quarter (3/4) inch inside diameter and a nozzle. (3-31-22)

03. Readiness. (3-31-22)

a. All hose, motor vehicles, trailers, tanks, nozzles and pumps must be kept ready for immediate use during active operations, including fire watch service as set forth in Section 140 of these rules. (3-31-22)

b. The water supply, pump, a minimum of two hundred (200) feet of hose packaged in a suitable manner for immediate deployment, and the nozzle must be maintained as a connected, operating unit ready for immediate use. (3-31-22)

04. Water Supply and Equipment Exemption. A Forest Operation conducted under an Option 1 Certificate of Compliance is exempt from the water supply and equipment requirements of Section 130. (3-31-22)

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