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31 • Fire extinguishers should be provided so that the travel distance from any work area to the nearest extinguisher is less than 100 feet. When any flammable or combustible liquid is used, an extinguisher must be within 50 feet. Workers will not fight any fires other than incipient-stage fires. Extinguishers must: o be maintained in a fully charged and operable condition. o be visually inspected each month, and o undergo a yearly maintenance check. • The area in front of the extinguishers must be kept clear. • Post “Exit” signs over exiting doors, and post “Fire Extinguisher” signs over extinguisher locations, as necessary. • Combustible materials stored outside should be at least 10 feet from any building. • Solvent waste and oily rags must be kept in a fire-resistant, covered container until removed from the site. • Keep areas neat. Housekeeping is important. Dispensing of Flammable/Combustible Liquids • Areas in which flammable or combustible liquids are dispensed in quantities greater than 5 gallons shall be separated from other operations by at least 25 feet . • Drainage away from storm drains or surface waters or other means of containment shall be provided to control spills. • Adequate natural or mechanical ventilation shall be provided to maintain the concentration of flammable vapor at or below 10 percent of the lower flammable limit. • Dispensing of flammable liquids from one container to another shall be done only when containers are electrically interconnected (bonded). • Dispensing flammable or combustible liquids using air pressure on containers or portable tanks is prohibited. • Dispensing devices and nozzles for flammable liquids shall be approved. • Fuel cans must be labeled appropriately for the type of fuel being dispensed. 4.2.15 VEHICLE TRAFFIC Intentionally Left Blank 4.2.16 BIOLOGICAL 4.2.17 HUMAN-DERIVED WASTE