SECTION 3.5 – SALVAGE SHOPS AND SALVAGE YARDS
SECTION 3.5 SALVAGE SHOPS AND SALVAGE YARDS
Subsection 3.5.1. General
Roof storage prohibited
3.5.1.1. The roof of a building located in a salvage yard shall not be used for storage purposes.
Fires prohibited
3.5.1.2. Open flames shall not be used in a salvage yard, except for the purposes of heating, operating machinery or performing hot works.
3.5.1.3. Gas tanks on vehicles to be salvaged shall be drained and ventilated prior to salvage operations.
Fire access gates
3.5.1.4. Where storage areas are fenced or otherwise enclosed, gates having a clear width of 3.5 m shall be provided to permit the entry of fire department vehicles.
Fire extinguishing provisions
3.5.1.5. Except where all salvage and scrap material is noncombustible and free of combustibles, water barrels of 200 L capacity with three 12 L pails or portable extinguishers having a 2A or higher rating conforming to the requirements of Section 6.2 shall be provided, so that the maximum distance travelled from any part of the yard to a barrel or extinguisher is 25 m.
3.5.1.6. Portable extinguishers in conformance with Section 6.2 shall be provided in each building located in a salvage yard.
Hydrant systems and water supply
3.5.1.7. Except as required in Article 3.5.1.8., where a municipal hydrant system exists and is adjacent to the yard, the hydrant system shall be extended into the yard area so that all parts of the salvage yard can be reached by using not more than 60 m of hose.
3.5.1.8. Article 3.5.1.7. does not apply where the fire protection that is provided by the municipal hydrants and mobile pumping equipment is approved as being adequate in the circumstances.
Smoking prohibited
3.5.1.9. Smoking shall not take place in salvage yards, except as provided in Subsection 2.4.3.
3.5.1.10. The telephone number of the fire department and location of the nearest telephones shall be posted conspicuously in working locations in the open yard and in each building.
Subsection 3.5.2. Piling
Pile clearance and dimensions
3.5.2.1. Piles that include combustible salvage shall be 3 m from property lines, and not more than 3 m in height and 100 m2 in area.
3.5.2.2. Piles of salvage material shall be separated by a clear space of 3 m that is kept clear of grass and weeds.
Piles of tanks or drums
3.5.2.3. Tanks or drums shall be stored in piles separate from piles of other materials.
Combustible metals
3.5.2.4. (1) Piles or containers with metal shavings, turnings and dusts shall be stored in an area separate from other salvage materials and identified with warning signs.
(2) Warning signs required in Sentence (1) shall
(a) be visible from all directions of approach, and
(b) have the name of the metal and the words “COMBUSTIBLE METAL — DO NOT USE WATER” displayed in plain legible letters as described in Sentence (3).
(3) Lettering on warning signs shall be red or white letters 114 mm high with a 19 mm stroke on a contrasting background.