Ohio Admin. Code 1301:7-7-28 - Lumber yards and agro-industrial, solid biomass and woodworking facilities
(A)
Section 2801 General
(1)
2801.1 Scope. The
storage, manufacturing and processing of solid biomass feedstock, timber,
lumber, plywood, veneers and agro-industrial byproducts shall be in accordance
with this rule.
(2)
2801.2 Permit. Permits shall be required as set forth
in rule
1301:7-7-01
of the Administrative Code.
(B)
Section 2802
Definitions
(1)
2802.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in rule
1301:7-7-02 of the
Administrative Code.
(C)
Section 2803
General requirements
(1)
2803.1 Open yards. Open yards required by the building
code as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code shall be maintained around
structures.
(2)
2803.2 Dust control. Equipment or machinery located
inside buildings that generates or emits combustible dust shall be provided
with an approved dust collection and exhaust system installed in accordance
with rule
1301:7-7-22
of the Administrative Code and the mechanical code as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code. Equipment or systems that are used to collect,
process or convey combustible dusts shall be provided with an approved
explosion control system.
(a)
2803.2.1 Explosion venting. Where a dust explosion
hazard exists in equipment rooms, buildings or other enclosures, such areas
shall be provided with explosion (deflagration) venting or an approved
explosion suppression system complying with paragraph (K)(911) of rule
1301:7-7-09
of the Administrative Code.
(3)
2803.3 Waste
removal. Sawmills, planning mills and other woodworking plants shall be
equipped with a waste removal system that will collect and remove sawdust and
shavings. Such systems shall be installed in accordance with rule
1301:7-7-22
of the Administrative Code and the mechanical code as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code.
(a)
2803.3.1 Housekeeping. Provisions shall be made for a
systematic and thorough cleaning of the entire plant at sufficient intervals to
prevent the accumulations of combustible dust and spilled combustible or
flammable liquids.
(b)
2803.3.2 Metal scrap. Provisions shall be made for
separately collecting and disposing of any metal scrap so that such scrap will
not enter the wood handling or processing equipment.
(4)
2803.4 Electrical
equipment. Electrical wiring and equipment shall comply with NFPA 70 as listed
in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code.
(5)
2803.5 Control of
ignition sources. Protection from ignition sources shall be provided in
accordance with paragraphs (C)(5)(a)( 2803.51) to (C)(5)(c)(2803.5.3) of this
rule.
(a)
2803.5.1 Cutting and welding. Cutting and welding shall
comply with rule
1301:7-7-35
of the Administrative Code.
(b)
2803.5.2 Static
electricity. Static electricity shall be prevented from accumulating on
machines and equipment subject to static electricity buildup by permanent
grounding and bonding wires or other approved means.
(c)
2803.5.3 Smoking.
Where smoking constitutes a fire hazard, the fire code official is authorized
to order the owner or occupant to post approved "No Smoking" signs complying
with paragraph (J)(310) of rule
1301:7-7-03
of the Administrative Code. The fire code official is authorized to designate
specific locations where smoking is allowed.
(6)
2803.6 Fire
apparatus access roads. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided for
buildings and facilities in accordance with paragraph (C)(503) of rule
1301:7-7-05
of the Administrative Code.
(7)
2803.7 Access
plan. Where storage pile configurations could change because of changes in
product operations and processing, the access plan shall be submitted for
approval when required by the fire code official.
(D)
Section 2804 Fire
protection
(1)
2804.1 General. Fire protection in timber and lumber
production mills, plywood and veneer mills and agro-industrial facilities shall
comply with paragraphs (D)(2)( 2804.2) to (D)(4)( 2804.4) of this
rule.
(2)
2804.2 Fire alarms. An approved means for transmitting
alarms to the fire department shall be provided in timber and lumber production
mills and plywood and veneer mills.
(a)
2804.2.1 Manual fire alarms. A manual fire alarm system
complying with paragraph (G)(2)( 907.2) of rule
1301:7-7-09
of the Administrative Code shall be installed in areas of timber and lumber
production mills and for plywood and veneer mills that contain product
dryers.
(3)
2804.3 Portable
fire extinguishers or standpipes and hose. Portable fire extinguishers or
standpipes and hose supplied from an approved water system shall be provided
within a 50-foot (15 240 mm) distance of travel from any machine producing
shavings or sawdust. Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided in
accordance with paragraph (F)(906) of rule
1301:7-7-09
of the Administrative Code for extra-high hazards.
(4)
2804.4 Automatic
sprinkler systems. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed in accordance
with paragraph (C)(3)(a)(i)(903.3.1.1) of rule
1301:7-7-09
of the Administrative Code.
(E)
Section 2805
Plywood, veneer and composite board mills
(1)
2805.1 General.
Plant operations of plywood, veneer and composite board mills shall comply with
paragraphs (E)(2)( 2805.2) to (E)(3)( 2805.3) of this rule.
(2)
2805.2 Dryer
protection. Dryers shall be protected throughout by an approved, automatic
deluge water-spray suppression system complying with rule
1301:7-7-09
of the Administrative Code. Deluge heads shall be inspected quarterly for pitch
buildup. Deluge heads shall be flushed during regular maintenance for
functional operation. Manual activation valves shall be located within 75 feet
(22 860 mm) of the drying equipment.
(3)
2805.3 Thermal
oil-heating systems. Facilities that use heat transfer fluids to provide
process equipment heat through piped, indirect heating systems shall comply
with this code and NFPA 664 as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code.
(F)
Section 2806 Log
storage areas
(1)
2806.1 General. Log storage areas shall comply with
paragraphs (F)(2)( 2806.2) to (F)(3)( 2806.3) of this rule.
(2)
2806.2 Cold
decks. Cold decks shall not exceed 500 feet ( 152.4 m) in length, 300 feet (91
440 mm) in width and 20 feet (6096 mm) in height. Cold decks shall be separated
from adjacent cold decks or other exposures by not less than 100 feet (30 480
mm).
(3)
2806.3 Pile
stability. Log and pole piles shall be stabilized by approved
means.
(G)
Section 2807 Storage of wood chips and hogged material
associated with timber and lumber production facilities
(1)
2807.1 General.
The storage of wood chips and hogged materials associated with timber and
lumber production facilities shall comply with paragraphs (G)(2)( 2807.2) to
(G)(5)( 2807.5) of this rule.
(2)
2807.2 Size of
piles. Piles shall not exceed 60 feet (18 288 mm) in height, 300 feet (91 440
mm) in width and 500 feet (152 m) in length. Piles shall be separated from
adjacent piles or other exposures by approved fire apparatus access
roads.
(3)
2807.3 Pile fire
protection. Automatic sprinkler protection shall be provided in conveyor
tunnels and combustible enclosures that pass under a pile. Combustible or
enclosed conveyor systems shall be equipped with an approved automatic
sprinkler system.
(4)
2807.4 Material-handling equipment. Approved
material-handling equipment shall be readily available for moving wood chips
and hogged material.
(5)
2807.5 Emergency plan. The owner or operator shall
develop a plan for monitoring, controlling and extinguishing spot fires. The
plan shall be submitted to the fire code official for review and
approval.
(H)
Section 2808 Storage and processing of wood chips,
hogged material, fines, compost, solid biomass feedstock and raw product
associated with yard waste, agro-industrial and recycling facilities
(1)
2808.1 General.
The storage and processing of wood chips, hogged materials, fines, compost,
solid biomass feedstock and raw product produced from yard waste, debris and
agro-industrial and recycling facilities shall comply with paragraphs (H)(2)(
2808.2) to (H)(10)( 2808.10) of this rule.
(2)
2808.2 Storage
site. Storage sites shall be level and on solid ground, elevated soil lifts or
other all-weather surface. Sites shall be thoroughly cleaned before
transferring wood products to the site.
(3)
2808.3 Size of
piles. Piles shall not exceed 25 feet (7620 mm) in height, 150 feet (45 720 mm)
in width and 250 feet (76 200 mm) in length.
1.
Storage yard areas and materials-handling equipment
selection, design and arrangement shall be based upon sound fire prevention and
protection principles.
2.
Factors that lead to spontaneous heating shall be
identified in the plan, and control of the various factors shall be identified
and implemented, including provisions for monitoring the internal condition of
the pile.
3.
The plan shall include means for early fire detection
and reporting to the public fire department; and facilities needed by the fire
department for fire extinguishment including a water supply and fire
hydrants.
4.
Fire apparatus access roads around the piles and access
roads to the top of the piles shall be established, identified and
maintained.
5.
Regular yard inspections by trained personnel shall be
included as part of an effective fire prevention maintenance program.
(4)
2808.4
Pile separation. Piles shall be separated from adjacent piles by approved fire
apparatus access roads.
(5)
2808.5 Combustible waste. The storage, accumulation and
handling of combustible materials and control of vegetation shall comply with
rule
1301:7-7-03
of the Administrative Code.
(6)
2808.6 Static
pile protection. Static piles shall be monitored by an approved means to
measure temperatures within the static piles. Internal pile temperatures shall
be monitored and recorded weekly. Such records shall be maintained. An
operational plan indicating procedures and schedules for the inspection,
monitoring and restricting of excessive internal temperatures in static piles
shall be submitted to the fire code official for review and
approval.
(7)
2808.7 Pile fire protection. Automatic sprinkler
protection shall be provided in conveyor tunnels and combustible enclosures
that pass under a pile. Combustible conveyor systems and enclosed conveyor
systems shall be equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler
system.
(8)
2808.8 Fire extinguishers. Portable fire extinguishers
complying with paragraph (F)(906) of rule
1301:7-7-09
of the Administrative Code and with a minimum rating of 4-A:60-B:C shall be
provided on all vehicles and equipment operating on piles and at all processing
equipment.
(9)
2808.9 Material-handling equipment. Approved
material-handling equipment shall be available for moving wood chips, hogged
material, wood fines and raw product during fire-fighting
operations.
(10)
2808.10 Emergency plan. The owner or operator shall
develop a plan for monitoring, controlling and extinguishing spot fires and
submit the plan to the fire code official for review and
approval.
(I)
Section 2809 Exterior storage of finished lumber
products and solid biofuel products
(1)
2809.1 General. Exterior storage of finished lumber and
solid biofuel products shall comply with paragraphs (I)(2)( 2809.2) to (I)(5)(
2809.5) of this rule.
(2)
2809.2 Size of piles. Exterior storage shall be
arranged to form stable piles with a maximum height of 20 feet (6096 mm). Piles
shall not exceed 150,000 cubic feet (4248 m3 ) in
volume.
(3)
2809.3 Fire apparatus access roads. Fire apparatus
access roads in accordance with paragraph (C)(503) of rule
1301:7-7-05
of the Administrative Code shall be located so that a maximum grid system unit
of 50 feet by 150 feet (15 240 mm by 45 720 mm) is established.
(4)
2809.4 Security.
Permanent storage areas shall be surrounded with an approved fence. Fences
shall be not less than 6 feet (1829 mm) in height.
1.
Lumber piles
inside of buildings and production mills for lumber, plywood and
veneer.
2.
Solid biofuel piles inside of buildings and
agro-industrial processing facilities for solid biomass
feedstock.
(5)
2809.5 Fire protection. An approved hydrant and hose
system or portable fire-extinguishing equipment suitable for the fire hazard
involved shall be provided for open storage yards. Hydrant and hose systems
shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 24 as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code. Portable fire extinguishers complying with
paragraph (F)(906) of rule
1301:7-7-09
of the Administrative Code shall be located so that the distance of travel from
the nearest unit does not exceed 75 feet (22 860 mm).
Replaces: 1301:7-7-19.
Notes
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 3737.83, 3737.82, 3737.22
Rule Amplifies: 3737.22, 3737.83, 3737.82
Prior Effective Dates: 07/01/1979, 06/01/1985, 06/15/1992, 07/01/1993, 09/01/1995, 03/30/1998, 09/01/2005, 07/01/2007, 11/01/2011
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