Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 36 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION
Chapter 36.10 - FIRE MANAGEMENT
Subchapter 36.10.1 - Fire Prevention on Forest Lands
Rule 36.10.130 - FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND FIREFIGHTING TOOLS
Current through Register Vol. 18, September 20, 2024
(1) Chainsaw operators shall carry a fully charged and operable fire extinguisher, minimum-capacity 8-ounce liquid or 1-pound dry chemical, with a 4BC or higher rating.
(2) Vehicles and equipment, mobile or stationary, with a combustion engine/motor used for commercial, ranching, or industrial activities must have one operable, dry-chemical fire extinguisher with a minimum 2-1/2 pound capacity and 4BC or higher rating.
(3) Chainsaw operators shall maintain one usable shovel at chainsaw-fueling sites.
(4) All persons igniting a campfire shall have one usable shovel and bucket. Persons igniting a barbecue need not have a shovel or bucket if the ashes are not removed from the container and the ashes or container are not placed on or near combustible material.
(5) All commercial, ranching, or industrial activities must have:
(6) Other types of firefighting tools that provide increased efficiency or effectiveness may be substituted by written authorization from the recognized fire-protection agency. For example, a "combi" firefighting tool may be substituted for a shovel or pulaski.
76-13-109, MCA; IMP, 76-13-101, MCA;
