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| Industrial Fire Precaution Level Definitions |
| Fire Danger Rating Definitions |
| Prescribed Burns |
Industrial Fire Precaution Levels
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I
Level I - Closed Season
Fire precaution requirements are in effect. A Fire Watch/Security is required at this and all higher levels unless otherwise waived.
II
Level II - Partial Hootowl
The following may operate only between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. local time:
- Power saws except at loading sites
- Cable yarding
- Blasting
- Welding or cutting of metal
III
Level III - Partial Shutdown
The following are prohibited except as indicated:
- Cable yarding - except that gravity operated logging systems employing nonmotorized carriages may operate between 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. when all blocks and moving lines are suspended 10 feet above the ground except the line between the carriage and the chokers.
- Power saws - except power saws may be used at loading sites and on tractor/skidder operations between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. local time.
In addition, the following are permitted to operate between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. local time:
- Tractor, skidder, feller-buncher, forwarder, or shovel logging operations where tractors, skidders, or other equipment with a blade capable of constructing fireline are immediately available to quickly reach and effectively attack a fire start
- Mechanized loading or hauling of any product or material
- Blasting
- Welding or cutting of metal
- Any other spark emitting operation not specifically mentioned.
IV
Level IV - General Shutdown
All operations are prohibited.