SECTION 3.4  INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS

Subsection 3.4.1.  General

General

3.4.1.1.  The designation, use, maintenance and operation of industrial trucks, including fork lifts, tractors, sweepers and motorized hand trucks, shall comply with NFPA 505, “Fire Safety Standard for Powered Industrial Trucks Including Type Designations, Areas of Use, Conversions, Maintenance, and Operation”.

Subsection 3.4.2.  Industrial Trucks

Fuel-fired industrial trucks

3.4.2.1.  (1)  Fuel-fired industrial trucks shall be stored in

(a)   detached buildings,
(b)   areas separated from the remainder of the storage area by a fire separation having a fire-resistance rating of not less than 1 h, or
(c)   areas where the vehicles do not create a fire hazard to the storage area.

    (2)  Except as provided in Sentence (3), industrial trucks shall be refuelled only at designated locations outside buildings.

(3)  Industrial trucks that are fuelled by replaceable propane cylinders are permitted to have their cylinders replaced indoors provided

(a)   cylinder replacement is done at a safe location that is at least 7.5 m from ignition sources, open pits and underground entrances,
(b)   the cylinder valves are closed, and
(c)   when an automatic quick-­closing coupling that closes in both directions when uncoupled and listed to ANSI/UL 558, “Industrial Trucks, Internal Combustion Engine‑Powered”, is not provided, the engine is operated until the fuel in the system is consumed.

    (4)  Each fuel-fired industrial truck shall be equipped with at least one portable extinguisher having a minimum rating of 2A:30B:C.

(5)  Propane cylinders shall be stored in conformance with Section 5.6.

Battery-powered industrial trucks

3.4.2.2.  (1)  Battery charging installations for battery-powered industrial trucks shall be located

(a)   at least 1.5 m from combustible materials,
(b)   when serving more than two trucks, in well ventilated areas,
(c)   in areas where flammable gases or vapours, combustible dusts or combustible fibres are not present in hazardous quantities, and
(d)   in areas where precautions are taken to prevent ignition sources, such as open flames, sparks or electric arcs.

    (2)  Battery charging installations for battery-powered industrial trucks shall be equipped with at least one portable extinguisher having a minimum rating of 2A:30B:C.

(3)  Facilities shall be provided at battery charging installations for flushing and neutralizing spilled electrolyte and for protecting charging apparatus from mechanical damage.

Training

3.4.2.3.  (1)  Only trained and authorized personnel shall

(a)   operate industrial trucks,
(b)   replace or refuel propane cylinders for fuel-fired industrial trucks,
(c)   refuel fuel-fired industrial trucks, or
(d)   change or charge batteries for battery-powered industrial trucks.