5706.4.10.3 Obstruction of equipment.

Material shall not be placed on wharves in such a manner that would obstruct access to firefighting apparatus or equipment or important pipeline or other delivery control valves.

5706.4.10.4 Fire apparatus access.

An unobstructed fire apparatus access road to the shore end of the wharf shall be maintained in accordance with FC Chapter 5.

5706.4.10.5 Fire protection systems.

Aboveground tanks, mounded-over tanks, underground tanks, tank car loading and unloading racks, cargo tank loading racks, cargo tank unloading areas, marine vessel and watercraft loading and unloading areas and all other portions of a bulk plant or terminal shall be provided with fire extinguishing systems that are approved by the commissioner, inspected by a representative of the department and tested at the owner's risk by his or her representative before a representative of the department. Such systems shall include an approved yard hydrant system and tank monitor nozzles.

5706.4.10.5.1 Cargo tank loading racks.

A fire extinguishing system shall be provided over and under each cargo tank loading position. At least one remote control valve shall be provided to control the extinguishing agent for each three loading positions. Piping systems shall be installed so they can be thoroughly drained. The fire extinguishing system shall be sized to provide protection for the three largest adjacent loading positions.

5706.4.10.6 Emergency alarm transmission.

Manual pull stations shall be provided at one or more approved locations that will automatically transmit a signal to the department via an approved central station.

5706.4.10.7 Periodic tests.

Fire extinguishing systems, fire protection systems and tank overfill protection shall be tested once every 2 years at the owner's risk by his or her representative before a representative of the department. Tests of foam extinguishing systems shall produce foam at the most remote tank and produce water flow at each tank. In the event that the discharge of foam to the most remote tank would result in a reportable hazardous material release in accordance with federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations, such other test acceptable to the commissioner may be conducted.

5706.4.10.8 Color coding and labeling.

Fire protection systems shall be color-coded and labeled in accordance with FC 5706.4.10.8.1 through 5706.4.10.8.2. Copies of the color code shall be posted in all central locations for fire extinguishing media, such as the foam house location.