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SECTION 1106 REQUIREMENTS FOR OUTDOOR OPERATIONS
Add Section F-1106.2 as follows:
F-1106.2 Vehicle salvage and wrecking operations. Facilities conducting vehicle salvage or wrecking operations shall comply with Sections 1106.2.1 through 1106.2.8.
   F-1106.2.1 Control of combustibles to prevent fire. Combustible rubbish (trash, debris, etc.) on the exterior of a property performing vehicle salvage or wrecking operations shall be stored in containers with lids. Vegetation (bushes, shrubs, grass, weeds, etc.) shall be kept trimmed to prevent it from becoming a fire hazard. Dead and dying vegetation shall be removed.
   F-1106.2.2 Cutting and welding. Cutting and welding operations shall be in accordance with Chapter 35.
   F-1106.2.3 Portable fire extinguishers. Portable fire extinguishers shall be in accordance with Section 906.
   F-1106.2.4 Tire storage. Tire storage shall be neat and orderly. The exterior storage of tires shall be in accordance with Section 1106.1
   F-1106.2.5 Vehicle fluids. The storage, handling and use of flammable and combustible liquids shall be in accordance with Chapter 57. Fuel shall be removed from vehicle fuel tanks scheduled for salvage or wrecking within 24 hours of the arrival of a vehicle. Other fluids shall be removed if leaking, but not later than the start of further salvage or wrecking operations.
   F-1106.2.6 Lead-acid batteries. Lead-acid batteries shall be removed from vehicles if leaking, but not later than the start of further salvage or wrecking operations.
   F-1106.2.7 Burning of vehicle parts. The burning of vehicle parts is prohibited.
   F-1106.2.8 Fire access roads. Fire access roads of at least 15 feet in width shall be provided between storage piles and vehicle (whole or in parts) storage areas.

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