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RINGS OF FIRE <br /> The working relationship between other Prioritize Deficiencies <br /> agencies can be facilitated through the <br /> "use permit" application. Through the Leaving a list of code violations with an <br /> application process, agency specific owner/operator does not insure an <br /> requirements can be coordinated with the effective fire prevention program. Your <br /> site owner/operator. program can be enhanced by prioritizing <br /> the list of deficiencies with the site owner. <br /> Alternate Means of Protection Flexibility with compliance time frames is <br /> the prerogative of the fire prevention <br /> Are scrap tire owners obligated to adhere officer. Having the owners detail their <br /> strictly to the letter of the code? plan for corrective action and having them <br /> Certainly. But as with building codes, the stay with the plan will again insure a <br /> scrap tire operator can apply for an degree of success in your prevention <br /> "alternate means of protection." program. <br /> An alternate means of protection should <br /> be evaluated in terms of whether the SUMMARY <br /> alternate meets the intent of your fire <br /> protection program and the intent of a As with any fire prevention program, <br /> specific code. A typical example is the familiarity with applicable codes and <br /> rural property owner who leases property regulations is imperative. Your mission is <br /> to an individual who dumps tires on the to prevent an ecological disaster in your <br /> property illegally. When the individual is community. Scrap tire piles are a reality. <br /> gone, the owner is stuck with thousands of Accommodating the scrap tire business <br /> tires. and making them a partner in your <br /> prevention program will insure a <br /> Enforcing water flow requirements on this successful mission. <br /> property may be unrealistic. Having the <br /> owner clear vegetation, provide fencing, The scrap tire industry and fire service <br /> and-depending on the size of the scrap manufacturers will continue to develop <br /> tire pile-provide separation between piles new storage techniques and fire <br /> would be practical. prevention products. When developing <br /> your fire protection program, keep it <br /> Depending on the tactics and strategy of flexible to accommodate changing <br /> your department, an available sand and technologies. <br /> gravel supply either identified by the <br /> owner or placed on site could be an <br /> effective and practical alternate means of <br /> protection. <br /> 28 <br />