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The capacity of the water main supplying the required Class II standpipe outlets shall be capable of supplying sufficient water to support the use of the two outlets simultaneously, each having a discharge satisfactory to the Chief, though not less than a 5/8-inch nozzle tip for the 1 1/2 inch fire hose attached to not less than 100 feet of 1 1/2 inch fire hose. The Chief may permit the use of a nozzle tip 1/8-inch less than specified. Dual purpose, fog and straight stream nozzles in standard sizes may be used when approved by the Chief. Nozzle stream horizontal reach of 50 feet shall be deemed satisfactory for straight stream nozzles.
Any one of the following means of providing approved fire protection equipment may be considered a minimum requirement for the use of marine oil terminal docks or wharfs:
1. Hose cabinets or houses shall be provided at each required Class II standpipe outlet location. Each hose cabinet or house shall be provided with not more than 350 feet of 1 1/2 inch or 2 1/2 inch hose equipped with a nozzle tip with a minimum bore of 5/8 inch or 1 inch. Except as provided in Section 57.5706.4.10.6, the hose shall be coupled in a continuous line and shall be attached to the outlets at all times for immediate use. Each hose cabinet or house shall be equipped with a hose and a combination hydrant spanner.
2. At all times when tank vessels are at any marine oil terminal wharf, there shall be an approved hose reel equipped with not less than 350 feet of 1 1/2 inch hose, and a 5/8-inch nozzle tip, stationed on the wharf as near as practical to the stern and bow of the tank vessel.
EXCEPTION: Where Class II standpipe outlets are so spaced, it will only be necessary to provide hose on reels as to permit two hose streams to be brought together at any point on the wharf and operated simultaneously. Approved hose reels shall be stored in a location approved by the Chief, when such equipment is not in use during operations. Each hose reel shall be equipped with a suitable hose and combination hydrant spanner attached to the female end of hose.
3. Where the protection set forth in Subsections (1) or (2), above, is not in use, each hydrant or Class II standpipe outlet over the full length of the vessel shall have not more than 350 feet of hose connected and ready for use. The hose shall be flaked out on the wharf with nozzle tip attached. Each hydrant so equipped shall be provided with a suitable spanner in place on the hydrant stem.
4. Other equivalent fire protection arrangements approved by the Chief.
A sufficient serviceable fire hose with a suitable nozzle attached to reach all parts of the vessel shall be connected to the fire main on the vessel and made ready for immediate use at all times the vessel is at a wharf. If adequate water pressure is not available on board ship, connections shall be made to shore lines to obtain adequate pressure. All outlets or shore connections shall be provided with approved anti- contamination or backflow preventing devices acceptable to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.
Portable fire extinguishers shall be maintained and distributed at every Bulk Distributing Station as specified in Section 57.906. At least one extinguisher with a minimum classification of 20B:C shall be provided at each loading or unloading facility.
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