Laserfiche WebLink
i <br /> staff, specialized equipment and cost) on the Manteca-Lathrop Rural Fire <br /> Protection District and could result in an inadequate response time in an <br /> emergency. <br /> Oil , sludges, fuels, solvents and other flammable substances stored <br /> at the facility could be a potential source for a hazardous materials <br /> fire. The likely release of toxic emissions as a result of a hazardous <br /> materials fire could also occur. <br /> Mitigation Measure. An on-site fire protection system would be <br /> necessary, especially to immediately and effectively contain any <br /> hazardous materials fire at the proposed facility prior to the arrival of <br /> outside support. <br /> The Operation Plan for the Falcon Energy Agricultural Biomass and <br /> Resource Recovery Facility (Falcon Energy Associates 1988) describes the <br /> proposed facility's on-site fire protection system as follows: <br /> The proposed fire protection system would be designed to detect, <br /> alert and extinguish any fire within the facility. Fire protection would <br /> be provided by the following on-site fire protection equipment: <br /> • Fire and/or smoke detection systems would be provided which <br /> would automatically activate the plant fire alarms. <br /> Manually-tripped fire alarm switches strategically located <br /> throughout the plant would make possible the immediate <br /> notification of a fire to the local fire department. <br /> • Various types of portable fire extinguishers would be <br /> strategically located throughout the facility to fight the <br /> types of incipient fires (waste basket fires and other small <br /> fires) most likely to occur in those areas. <br /> • The plant's main fire well-pump will be powered by a diesel <br /> engine to supply the required flow of water at a minimum <br /> pressure of 65 pounds per square inch (PSI) to the fire <br /> hydrants. Foam extinguishing systems and sprinkler systems <br /> would also be provided. A fire water main would be installed <br /> 3-18 <br /> 104-6.R3 4/10/89 <br />