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other entry. Metal containers with self-closing lids shall be provided and
to store combustible waste and debris, and shall be removed and taken
to surface daily.
E. The ventilation system shall be sufficient for the number of personnel and
equipment underground. Air-sampling logs shall be maintained. Air tests
shall be conducted before each shift or after each shift. Air-sampling logs
shall be available to the authority having jurisdiction.
CHAPTER 5. MISCELLANEOUS SAFETY MEASURES
DIVISION 1. WATER AND WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANTS
SECTION 10.5.1.1
SCOPE
This Division shall cover the fire safety measures and explosion prevention at
water and waste water treatment units, plants or facilities, including but not
limited to their unit processes and operations, such as collection and
pumping, liquid and solid treatment systems, and related appurtenances,
service areas and premises.
SECTION 10.5.1.2
GENERAL SAFETY PRACTICES
A. Basic control procedures shall be adopted by the plant owner or operator
to minimize potential fire and explosion incidents in water or waste water
treatment plants, and shall be contained in the Fire and Life-safety
Assessment Report (FALAR) as prerequisite for the issuance of fire
clearances and/or Fire Safety Inspection Certificates by the
City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction. It shall include hazard
evaluation, process and equipment controls, ventilation, materials of
construction, and education.
B. Observance of fundamental electrical safety practices shall be pursued
by the plant owner or operator through proper electrical classification of
hazardous locations, and the proper selection, installation, and operation
of electrical equipment, motors, and devices that are suitable for these
locations. Electrical systems, devices and installations, and its operations
and maintenance shall comply with the Philippine Electrical Code and
manufacturer’s instructions and in cases where applicable, with the NFPA
70, National Electrical Code and other internationally accepted
standards.
C. The plant owner or operator or their duly authorized representatives shall
ensure that the handling of chemicals, fuels and materials used, including
but not limited to solvents, oxidizing materials, chlorine, lime, hydrogen,
oxygen, acetylene, petroleum liquids, oils, and a variety of chemicals and
specialty gases used in treatment processes, laboratory analyses and
instrumentation calibration, and generated wastes in or around water or
waste water treatment plants that present potential hazards of fire and
explosion, shall be made in compliance with the applicable provisions of
this IRR.
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