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7.0 STORED ENERGY/ELECTROCUTION CONTROLS

Are these controls in place?

7.1 FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS STORAGE

Flammable liquids are stored in approved metal storage cabinets clearly labeled "Flammable - Keep Away from Open Flames" or similar

7.2 CYLINDER TRUCK CHAIN

A suitable cylinder truck, chain, or other steadying device shall be used to keep cylinders from being knocked over while in use

7.3 COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS SHALL BE SECURED

Compressed gas cylinders shall be secured in an upright position at all times except while being hoisted or carried

7.4 LP GAS STORAGE

LP gas (e.g. propane) cylinders shall be stored to minimize exposure to excessive temperature rises and physical damage (NFPA 58 8.2.1 -2020)

7.5 OXYGEN CYLINDERS STORAGE

Oxygen cylinders are stored at least 20' from fuel-gas cylinders or by use of a 5' non-combustible barrier

7.6 TEMP HEATER AND FUEL LINES INSPECTED

Temporary heater and fuel gas lines inspected

7.7 INSTALLATION OF TEMP GAS LINES

Qualified personnel install temporary gas lines

7.8 ACTIVE FIRE HYDRANTS ARE VISIBLE

Fire hydrants that are active on or around the site are clearly visible and accessible

7.9 INACTIVE FIRE HYDRANTS ARE MARKED

Fire hydrants that are NOT active on the site are bagged and marked as "out of service"

7.10 FIRE SUPRESSION SYSTEM WORKING IF ACTIVE

If active, fire suppression system is in proper working order

7.11 FIRE PLAN IN PLACE FOR TEMP DISABLED FIRE SYSTEM

If active fire suppression system is temporarily being taken out of service, a fire control plan is in place

7.12 ACTIVE SMOKE DETECTION SYSTEM IS WORKING

If active, smoke detection system is in proper working order

7.13 FIRE PLAN IN PLACE FOR TEMP DISABLED SMOKE SYSTEM

If active smoke detection system is temporarily being taken out of service, a fire control plan is in place

7.14 FIRE EXTINGUISER AT EVERY STAIR LANDING

Fire extinguisher adjacent to top of every stair landing

7.15 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS EVERY 3000SF

Fire extinguishers every 3000sf

7.16 TAILY HOT WORK PERMIT

Daily hot work permit filled out, posted, and signed by involved parties

7.17 FIRE EXTINGUISHER FOR HOT WORK

Fire extinguisher in place specific for each hot work assignment

7.18 FIRE WATCH

Fire watch present and understand their responsibilities

7. FIRE & EXPLOSION

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