Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 837 - DEPARTMENT OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL
Division 110 - FIELD BURNING AND PROPANING RULES
Section 837-110-0030 - Firefighting Equipment

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 837-110-0030

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 3, March 1, 2024

The person(s) responsible for the acreage to be burned shall use firefighting equipment that meets or exceeds the following standards:

(1) All water tank vehicles shall be equipped with a pump in working order with a pumping capability of 30 gallons per minute or more and capable of extinguishing a flame at a distance of at least 40 feet.

(2) All required firefighting vehicles shall be adequately staffed to assure proper operation. It is recommended that at least two employees who have received basic safety training be assigned to each firefighting vehicle.

(3) All water tanks shall be filled to 90 percent of their capacity prior to ignition of the field.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 476.030, ORS 476.380 & ORS 478.960

Stats. Implemented: ORS 476.380 & ORS 478.960

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