Opening of Bids - Liberty Tower Exterior Renovations Project No 118-086R - Environmental Glass, Inc.

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E. Flammable and Combustible Materials Responsible Person shall regularly evaluate the presence of combustible materials at EGI Certain types of substances can ignite at relatively low temperatures or pose a risk of catastrophic explosion if ignited. Such substances obviously require special care and handling. 1. Class A combustibles. These include common combustible materials (wood, paper, cloth, rubber, and plastics) that can act as fuel and are found in non -specialized areas such as offices. To handle Class A combustibles safely: a. Dispose of waste daily. b. Keep trash in metal -lined receptacles with tight -fitting covers (metal wastebaskets that are emptied every day do not need to be covered). c. Keep work areas clean and free of fuel paths that could allow a fire to spread. d. Keep combustibles away from accidental ignition sources, such as hot plates, soldering irons, or other heat- or spark -producing devices. e. Store paper stock in metal cabinets. f. Store rags in metal bins with self -closing lids. g. Do not order excessive amounts of combustibles. h. Make frequent inspections to anticipate fires before they start. Water, multi -purpose dry chemical (ABC), and halon 1211 are approved fire extinguishing agents for Class A combustibles. 2. Class B combustibles. These include flammable and combustible liquids (oils, greases, tars, oil -based paints, and lacquers), flammable gases, and flammable aerosols. To handle Class B combustibles safely: a. Use only approved pumps, taking suction from the top, to dispense liquids from tanks, drums, barrels, or similar containers (or use approved self -closing valves or faucets). b. Do not dispense Class B flammable liquids into containers unless the nozzle and container are electrically interconnected by contact or by a bonding wire. Either the tank or container must be grounded.