Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Labor and Economic Opportunity
MIOSHA
General Industry and Construction Safety and Occupational Health Standards
General Industry Safety Standards
Part 57 - OIL AND GAS DRILLING AND SERVICING OPERATIONS
Section R. 408.15715 - Fire protection
Universal Citation: MI Admin Code R. 408.15715
Current through Vol. 24-16, September 15, 2024
Rule 5715.
(1) Fire extinguishers shall be located, tagged, inspected, and maintained as prescribed in Part 8. Portable Fire Extinguishers, being R 408.10801 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code. At a minimum, the following numbers of extinguishers shall be provided at the locations specified:
(a) Four 20 lb., B-C
rated extinguishers at the drilling rig.
(b) Two 20 lb., B-C rated extinguishers at
the well servicing rig.
(c) One 20
lb., B-C rated extinguisher at each welding operation.
(2) More or larger extinguishers shall be provided where the type of operation produces more hazardous conditions.
(3) Fire fighting equipment shall not be tampered with and shall not be removed for other than fire protection and fire fighting purposes.
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