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SEC. 57.4906.5.1.1.10. ADDITIONAL BRUSH CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS.
 
   All individuals performing grass or brush clearance activities in the VHFHSZ shall adhere to the following specific requirements:
 
   1.   Grass or brush clearance operations shall not be conducted on red flag days.
 
   2.   Individuals engaged in grass or brush clearance operations shall not engage in any other activities during their actual clearance of grass or brush.
 
   3.   Individuals engaged in grass or brush clearance operations shall use an appropriate extinguishing agent immediately to extinguish a fire.
 
   4.   All fires, regardless of size, shall be reported immediately via the 9-1-1 system to the Fire Department.
 
   5.   A Class 2-A two (2) gallon water fire extinguisher, pressurized garden hose with attached nozzle (fully open), or comparable pressurized Class 2-A extinguishing device, shall be within 10 feet of any grass or brush clearance operation.
 
   6.   Where a gasoline container is present at the site of the grass or brush clearance operation, a minimum 4A 60 B:C dry chemical fire extinguisher shall be within 10 feet of the brush clearance operation.
 
   7.   A cell phone capable of dialing 9-1-1 shall be charged and readily accessible to the grass or brush clearance operation.
 
   8.   A safety strap shall be used at all times for any tool or appliance with hot exhaust. Hot exhaust shall not come in contact with any brush, grass, flash fuels, or other flammable material.