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NFPA 303- An Overview National Fire Protection Assoc..
Standard 303- Marinas and Boatyards 1995 edition Gregory T. Davis, Feb 2000
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For more than 100 years the National Fire Protection Association has been developing and updating codes and standards concerning all areas of fire safety. Currently there are more than 300 NFPA fire codes and standards used throughout the world. Virtually, every building, process, service, design, and installation in society today is affected by NFPA's codes and standards
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Today, all NFPA codes and standards are administered by NFPA's approximately 6,000 volunteers who come from a wide range of professional expertise. These volunteers serve on more than 200 technical committees, which are made up of experts representing areas such as governing agencies, fire services, educational institutions, businesses, insurance companies, industry, and consumers. Because the codes and standards are produced by such a comprehensive pool of technical expertise and fire safety knowledge, they are usually accepted by all professions involved in fire safety, and withstand judicial scrutiny.
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Implementation of NFPA codes and standards are seen in many aspects of day-to-day life. The placement of fire detectors and sprinklers, the design of building exits, and the installation of electrical wiring are just some of the areas influenced by NFPA fire codes and standards. The adoption of these documents, along with increased public awareness of fire safety practices, has resulted in significant reductions in the loss of life and property damage due to the effects of fire
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303- Fire Protection Standard for Marinas and Boatyards 1995 Ed.
Intended to provide a minimum of safety to life and property from Fire Electrical Hazard
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Recognizes Electrical Hazards on piers and floats, connected to craft, presents exceptional fire and shock hazard. Standard emphasizes and in some cases exceeds NFPA 70 [National Electrical Code]
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Operations, such as: Fiberglassing, woodworking, painting, paint removing, welding and cutting, handling gasoline, other flammable liquids are hazardous operations that require careful and vigilant fire prevention effort by management
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303- Contents Management Electrical Wiring and Equipment
Fire Protection Berthing and Storage Operational Hazards
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Management Smoking restrictions Maintenance fire fighting equip
Employee training [fire brigade] Fire Dept. liaison Watch Service Boat Owners and Guests
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Electrical Wiring and Equipment
NFPA 70 Listed or Labeled Electrical Datum Plane Power Supply Grounding Electrical Installation Circuit Breakers
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Electrical Wiring and Equipment
Disconnects Lighting fixtures Feeders on piers Hazardous locations Marine hoists, railways Maintenance
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Fire Protection Portable Fire Extinguishers
Fixed Fire Extinguishing systems Standpipe systems Transmittal of Fire Emergency Fire Detectors
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Wet Storage and Berthing
Easy removal of boat in emergency Ready access to all piers Lighting of all piers Only listed 120/240 VAC equipment shall be operated unattended
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Dry Storage No portable heaters, except in repairs and attended, no open flame heaters Accessible ladders to reach deck/s of boats No blow torches or flammable paint removers No gasoline or flammable solvents for cleaning purposes
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Long term dry store or repair:
Inspect for hazardous materials or condition/s and correct LPG/CNG, charcoal, alcohol, kerosene removed Portable fuel tanks removed Permanent fuel tanks store 95% full No unattended electrical equipment usage Storage areas kept clean Ready access fire fighting equipment
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Storage Indoors Repair in unsprinklered building requires daily inspection to ensure no hazards If watch service- include in regular rounds No Class I flammable liquids Work must be by qualified personnel- no boat owners- Management maintain access control to storage facilities, and boats stored within
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In-Out Dry Storage-Rack Storage
Water supply and hoses, Port. Fire X, and wheeled cart equip must reach highest level Unimpeded vehicle access at one end and have equipment to remove stored boat Automatic sprinkler system
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Rack Storage- in-out Boat drain plug removed
Batteries disconnected or switch ‘off’ Fuel tank valves closed Seasonal Rack storage General rules apply No repairs in racks No extension or power cords, no port. Batt. chargers
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Battery Storage Remove for charging or storage where practical
If in boat listed charger Extension cord three prong, 14awg No other load/s Check unattended chargers at 8hr intervals while in operation
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Operational Hazards Individual boats General Precautions
Inspect boats received for repair or extended storage Require owner to correct discrepancies found or authorize management to correct General Precautions No smoking in work area Remove combustibles in way of hazardous work
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Cond. on Ind. Boats- General Precautions con’t
Unprotected battery terminals should be covered. Disconnect ungrounded battery lead [positive] Experienced personnel only in R&R batteries Precautions for specific work should be followed GFCI on electric service to boats in storage
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Cond. on Ind. Boats, cont Post a list of safe operating procedures containing such information as: Use of hibachis, charcoal, wood cooking equipment shall be limited to auth. areas Disposal of trash Nonsmoking areas Location of Fire X and hoses Procedure for turning in Fire Alarm Fueling procedures
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Heating Install in accordance with- Adequate Fire X equipment
Steam, hot water, or forced air plants in detached building or room separated by firewall No coal or wood burning stoves unless AHJ inspected No open flame or hot wires in combustible area
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Storage and Handling of Fuels
Fueling stations accessible by boat without access main berthing area/s Fueling operations in accordance with NFPA 302 No tank barge or other fuel supply boat within berthing area Fuel storage tanks in accordance with NFPA 30A
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Fueling Gasoline and other flammable liquid drums stored separately
Hand carriage of fuels restricted to containers designed for such Only soaps, detergents, and approved solvents are to be used for cleaning on premises or boats.
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Storage of Solvents Paint storage and mixing segregated from other working areas Prefer a well separated and ventilated building of non-combustible construction or ventilated fire-resistive room with properly protected openings
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Storage/Handling FRP Liquids, such as resins, catalysts, oxidizers, and solvents Unusually flammable or combustible Use in well ventilated, constructed of non-combustible materials buildings Catalyzed resins shall be set and cooled before disposal
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Paint removal/Painting
Flammable solvents on boat exterior only-outdoors readily accessible fire X No open-flame devices inside boats Explosion proof electric lamps One days supply of solvents only Spray finishing in accordance with NFPA 33
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Lumber Storage Main stocks in segregated area Piles neatly stacked
Unobstructed aisles Width to restrict fire spread, permit access for fire-fighting personnel and equipment
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Welding, Brazing, Soldering, Etc.
Restrict to specialized shop Only experienced personnel If welding on boat fire watch Free of combustible vapor, materials protect from sparks Flame proof tarpaulins Fuel tank safeguards
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Woodworking Clean refuse daily Exhaust systems on planers
No unattended operation of machines Work area permits free access around boat Volatile liquids necessary for 1 day work No open flame, lights, smoking
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Machine Shop Separate building or segregated non combustible
Machines and motors kept clean Flammables to minimum and in approved cans No gravity feed from fuel tanks to test stands Portable Fire X
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Battery Service/Storage
Vent hydrogen to atmosphere Ignition protection Separate room or closed area singular purpose Special room ventilation Rack ventilation Insulated tools and charger clips
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Batteries Experienced personnel Precautions no smoking
no open flame or spark No volatile liquids Cell caps tight connecting/disconnecting, removed otherwise Battery tongs or other carrying devices
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Batteries No connect or disconnect under load
NiCAD separated from lead acid Tools and equipment separated and identified for Lead Acid or NiCAD Port Fire X
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Servicing LPG/CNG Changing of cylinders NFPA 302
Check for leaks-NFPA302- never with open flame
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Maintenance Marked Covered containers for soiled rags
dispose of daily Separate marked containers for saw dust, wood chips, non spontaneous combustion refuse General cleanup daily
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Where tar paper used to protect floors in FRP shop, remove daily
Covered container throughout facility and located where ignition of contents does not pose a hazard. Walkways, piers, access roads free of obstruction, access for fire apparatus.
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This was an overview only, refer to the standard for exact wording or terminology.
This standard is currently in the final stage of its five year review process A revised standard will be forthcoming in fall 2000 or spring 2001
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