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Kick A Tire Facility No. 39-TZ-0565 Page 3 of 3 Area of Concern: 14 CCR 17351 Fire Prevention Measures At the time of this inspection, staff was unable to verify if adequate fire fighting suppression equipment (chemical extinguisher, water extinguisher, pike pole, square/pointed shovels) as defined by this section was onsite. The operator needs to contact the local fire authority and receive written verification if fire requirements other than those specified in this section are acceptable. Pursuant to this section, the operator must provide the following fire fighting suppression equipment: (A) Adequate equipment to aid in the control of fires, including: • one (1) dry chemical fire extinguisher •one (1) two and one-half gallon water extinguisher • one (1) pike pole at least ten feet in length • one (1) round point and one (1) square point shovel (B) Adequate water supply for use by the local fire authority. The water supply shall be capable of delivering at least 1000 gallons per minute for a duration for at least three (3) hours and at least 2000 gallons per minute for a duration of at least three (3) hours if the sum of altered plus whole waste tires exceeds ten thousand (10,000). All of the fire prevention measures referenced in (A) and (B) above shall apply unless the local fire authority having jurisdiction over the particular facility determines that a different requirement is necessary or adequate to meet the intent of this regulation for fire control and the protection of life and property. If such determination is made, written notification from that fire authority shall be provided to the CIWMB. 14 CCR 17353 Vector Control Measures At the time of this inspection, staff was unable to verify vector control measures in place for the waste tire pile. Pursuant to this section, all waste tires should be stored in a manner which prevents the breeding and harborage of mosquitoes, rodents, and other vectors by the following means: • Cover with an impermeable barrier, other than soil, to prevent the entry or accumulation of precipitation; or • The use of treatments or methods to prevent or eliminate vector breeding as necessary, provided the control program is approved as appropriate and effective by the local vector control authority, if such authority exists. If no local vector control authority exists, the local health department and the State Department of Health Services shall approve the vector control plan. Any control program approved by the local vector control authority shall be subject to CIWMB concurrence at the time of issuance or renewal of the permit. Summary: The operator needs to abide by all of the standards set forth in 14 CCR and in the WTF permit issued by the CIWMB on September 26, 1996.