OAR 437-004-1430
Sources of Fire
(1)
Definitions. These terms are used in Subdivision 4/L Fire:(a)
Closed container — A container sealed with a lid or other device that prevents the loss of liquid or vapor at ordinary temperatures.(b)
Combustible — A substance or material that is able or likely to catch fire and burn.(c)
Explosive — something capable of causing damage to the surroundings by chemical reaction.(d)
Flammable — Something capable of being easily ignited, burning intensely or having a rapid rate of flame spread.(e)
Flammable liquids — are liquids having a flash point at or below 199.4 degrees F. (93 degrees C.) As defined in the globally harmonized system of classification and labeling (GHS) adopted in OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, flammable liquids are divided into four categories.(2)
Store combustible waste material, including oily rags in covered metal receptacles.(3)
If using electric lights, equipment, and wiring where there may be flammable or explosive gases, vapors, mists, dust or fibers they must comply with the State Electrical Specialty Code.(4)
Locate internal combustion engines so that there is a clearance of at least 6 inches between exhausts and exhaust piping and combustible material.(5)
Do not allow smoking, open flames, the use of spark-producing devices or tools not approved for use in such areas, and other sources of ignition:(a)
In fueling areas.(b)
When servicing fuel systems for internal combustion engines.(c)
When receiving or dispensing flammable liquids.(d)
Where using flammable liquids.(e)
Where storing flammable liquids.(f)
Areas that may have flammable or explosive gases, vapors, mists, dust, fibers or flyings.
Source:
Rule 437-004-1430 — Sources of Fire, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=437-004-1430.