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manufacturers and supported by test certificates attesting to its
validity.
5. In cases of plastic or fibreglass-reinforced plastic products and/or
materials of construction in unit process, such as rotating biological
contactors, bio-towers, filters or trickling filters, inclined plate or tube
settlers, ventilation ducts, and other equipment which may be subject
to corrosion, extreme care shall be taken with open flames, such as
cutting torches, during maintenance or repair operations, as these
materials may present a considerable fuel load, if ignited.
SECTION 10.5.1.7
EDUCATION
A. The role of education in the promotion of general safety and mitigation
measure shall be given importance in this particular case. In-house
training programs, such as but not limited to plant emergency
organization, and housekeeping, operation, repair and maintenance
(preventive and rehabilitation), first aid, occupational health and safety,
fire prevention and suppression techniques, for all plant personnel shall
be established. A priority objective shall be to provide information on how
to (1) understand, (2) identify, (3) prevent, and (4) handle hazardous
sources or situation relating to potential fire, explosion, and toxicity
problems.
B. A close liaison shall be established, pursued and sustained between the
City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction, including other authorized
emergency personnel, and treatment plant’s owner or operator, specially
its safety personnel so that mutually approved emergency procedures,
including familiarity of the plant, shall be established.
SECTION 10.5.1.8
FIRE PROTECTION
The fire protection and suppression measures in treatment plants shall include
but not limited to the following:
A. Automatic Sprinkler Systems. Approved supervised Sprinkler Systems shall
be installed in buildings or structures located at the treatment plant in
accordance with Section 10.2.6.5 of this IRR and/or other internationally
accepted standards. Provided further, that in certain areas, such as
chemical storage areas, underground tunnels or structures, or areas
where electrical hazard is a principal concern, the use of other
appropriate fire protection measures shall be considered based on
manufacturer’s instructions and/or internationally accepted standards,
subject to the evaluation and approval of the City/Municipal Fire Marshal
having jurisdiction.
B. Chemical Suppression System. Clean agent, chemical wetting agent,
foam, and dry chemical systems shall be installed or used whenever
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