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LEA Advisory 20 Attachment- Inspection Guidance for SW Landfills Page 37 of 52 upgrade the supply, a violation of this standard exists (unless the local fire authority has approved a different requirement in writing, such as the use of earth moving equipment in lieu of a water supply). At facilities where a fire hydrant is unavailable, the inspector should look for an approved alternate source of water for fire-fighting purposes. In most instances, a water storage tank holding a specific amount of water will have been approved by the local fire authority and the Board. Since other arrangements may be approved by the local fire authority and the Board, the inspector should check for approval of any alternative source(s) of water or alternatives to a water supply for fire-fighting. Whenever the facility operator is permitted under approved alternative local fire authority requirements but is not complying with them, a violation of this standard exists. Compliance with subsection (d) of this standard may be evaluated by contacting the local fire authority and the Board's Tire Unit during the pre-inspection workup. 17352 Facility Access and Security (a) Signs -a sign shall be posted at the facility entrance stating the name of the operator, if the facility receives tires from sources other than the operator of the site, operating hours, and site rules. (b) Attendant-An attendant shall be present when the facility is open for business if the facility receives tires from persons other than the operator of the facility. (c) Access -An access road to the facility must be maintained passable for emergency equipment and vector control vehicles at all times. Unauthorized access to the waste tire storage area of the facility must be strictly controlled through the use of industrial fencing and gates, or other means of access control. Signs. Determine if the facility receives waste tires from sources other than the operator of the site, as these facilities are required to post a sign. This would be apparent if the operator charges a fee to take waste tires from other sources. Waste tires generated by a tire repair shop or store, owned and operated by the operator of the WTF are not considered to be tires from another source(s). Attendant. Ask the attendant if he/she directs customers to the tire unloading area. Also, ask the attendant if training has been provided regarding fire safety and fire fighting. Access. Look for access to the waste tire storage area and determine if it is passable to emergency vehicles, including full-sized fire engines. The inspector may elect to contact the local fire authority on this matter. The road should be wide, smooth, and firm enough for the widest and heaviest emergency vehicles to drive over in wet weather without becoming stuck. Inspect fencing or other physical restraints around the storage area that discourage unauthorized entry. Any signs of a breach in the security structure should be noted. Look for locks on the gates and ascertain whether the local fire authority and local vector control authority have keys to the locks. 17353 Vector Control Measures (a) All waste tires shall be stored in a manner which prevents the breeding and harborage of mosquitoes, rodents, and other vectors by any of the following means: http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/pe/advisory/20/attach2O/20attch 1.htm 8/11/98