New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 12 - LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 185 - PITS AND QUARRIES (SAFETY REGULATION NUMBER 12)
Subchapter 12 - FIRE PROTECTION
Section 12:185-12.1 - General provisions
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 6, March 18, 2024
(a) Every pit and quarry shall be provided with adequate fire protection. Water supply with adequate pressure, fire plugs, hoses and nozzles, chemical extinguishers or automatic chemical or water extinguishers, any and all of which shall be properly located to provide for the protection of property and the safety of all employees shall be considered as adequate fire protection.
(b) Chemical fire fighting apparatus or hand extinguishers shall be of a type suitable for the purpose intended.
(c) All fire protection and fire fighting apparatus and equipment shall be maintained in a good and serviceable condition at all times, and such apparatus or equipment must be serviced and restored to its proper efficiency and location immediately after it has been used.
(d) Fire fighting apparatus or equipment of any kind shall not be molested or removed by any employee or other person or persons.
(e) A fire alarm system manually or electrically operated to give warning of a fire to all employees must be installed and maintained in good working condition at all times.
(f) All fire fighting equipment and apparatus shall be readily accessible and conveniently located, and the places housing such equipment shall be plainly marked.
(g) Smoking shall not be permitted in oil houses, or wherever there is a fire hazard.
(h) Storerooms and warehouses shall be kept free of rubbish and flammable packing.
