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Mark A, Larson
DATE: September 15, 2018
TO: Deputy Chief Borgiornio
Meridian Fire Department
Meridian, Idaho
FROM: Mark Larson
Mark Larson and Associates
Fire Code & Safety Consultant's
Eagle, Idaho
RE: Timber Creek Recycling (TCR)
Conditional Use Permit Application
At your suggestion, the owners of TCR engaged my company to conduct a Process Hazard
Analyses of their current and proposed operations at their facility located at 7695 S. Locust
Grove Road in Meridian, Idaho.
To facilitate that analyses I;
• Met with the owners at the site listed above.
• Reviewed their current operations.
• Discussed, at length, their planned future operations.
• Conducted a visual inspection of their equipment and grounds.
• Observed their operations in action.
• Conducted a visual survey of the surrounding properties.
• Reviewed the International Fire Code (IFC), 2015 edition, as adopted by the
state of Idaho, sections 5001.3.3.11 through 5001.3.3.17.
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Reviewed the International Fire Code, 2015 edition as adopted by the state of
Idaho, section 2808: STORAGE AND PROCESSING OF WOOD CHIPS, HOGGED
MATERIAL, FINES, COMPOST, SOLID BIOMASS FEEDSTOCK AND RAW PRODUCT
ASSOCIATED WITH YARD WASTE, AGRO-INDUSTRIAL AND RECYCLING
FACITLITES. Sections 2808.1 through 2808.10.
Using the above mentioned IFC sections as a guide, and after identifying the potential hazards
involved in their operations, I conducted a process hazard analysis based on the complexity of
their process using a 'what -if -scenario" approach.
I offer the following summary to guide you in your approval process for their conditional use
permit:
• Their entire operation involves only ordinary combustibles covered by Section
2808 of the IFC.
• They have clearly defined and implemented procedures for the evaluation of
materials brought to their site to identify and eliminate any hazardous materials
from being introduced into their process.
• TCR has a history of load content compliance and fire safety at their current level
of operations.
• They have made revisions to their operations plans/procedures to encompass
any future expansion.
• They have, based on my observations, complied with the IFC provisions 2808.2
through 2808.10. Including pile size and configuration, access roads, as well as
temperature monitoring of the composting piles.
• They have engaged an operations site manager to ensure compliance with their
operations/emergency plans.
• TCR has updated and enhanced their employee training manual and
recordkeeping procedures to ensure documentation of their efforts.
TCR will be submitting a copy of the Fire Prevention / Operations plan with their application for
your review.
If you have any questions regarding this evaluation please contact my office at 208-576-6848;
my cell phone at 208-867-3720 or by email at: mark@marklarsonandassociates.com
MARK LARSON
BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE
2015 -current: Fire Code and Safety Consultant, working with clients on a local, state and
national level. I currently serve on seven National Fire Protection Association technical
committees.
2001-2015: Served as the Fire Marshal for the State of Idaho. During that time I was active
on the model codes committee for the National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM). I
represented NASFM for six years on the Fire Code Council as an advisor to the International
Code Council (publishers of the IFC). I served on the Material Review Committee for the 8th
edition of the Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement handbook published by the International
Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA). I updated and upgraded the materials for the
statewide training of local fire code officials and developed and implemented the on-line
recertification process for those officials.
2000-2001: I served as Chief Deputy for Prevention for the Idaho State Fire Marshal.
1994-2000: Among other duties, I served as the Fire Code enforcement officer for the McCall
Fire Protection District in McCall, Idaho.
1974-1994: I was a volunteer firefighter/EMT on three departments. This includes one in
Minnesota and then two in Idaho (Mountain Home and McCall).
FIRE PREVENTION PLAN
TIMBER CREEK RECYCLING LLC
Date: September 12, 2018
THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE KEPT AND AVAILABLE TO ALL STAFF IN THE MAIN SITE OFFICE
CONTENTS:
1. LIST OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
2. SITE DESCRIPTION
3. CAUSES OF FIRE
4. ASSESSMENT OF RISKS
5. CONTROL MEASURES
6. SITE OPERATIONS
7. SITE RULES
8. RESIDUAL CONTROL MEASURES
9. DUST SUPPRESION SPRINKLER SYSTEM
10. CONTINGENCY
11. FIRE WATER
12. MAINTENANCE
13. FIRE DRILLS
14. HYDRANTS/FIRE HOSES/WATER SUPPLY
APPENDIX:
➢ Site map
➢ Check sheet —Temperatures on Piles
➢ Wood sheets -other
➢ Republic Services wood sheets
Policy and Procedures for Site
1. LIST OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS ACCEPTED ON SITE:
WOOD
This includes but is not limited to:
o Pallet, plywood, laminated wood, and other clean wood waste debris.
o Overseas heat-treated pallets, containers, boxes and or other engineered/ manufactured
wood materials containing glues and resins.
o Metal fasteners, screws or nails less the 5/8" in diameter used in the construction of wood
pallets, containers or boxes.
o Wood chips, & lumber cuts -offs
o Branches, brush, logs & stumps
o Leaves
o Grass
o Sheetrock
--We DO NOT accept angle iron, metal and or aluminum, bolts exceeding 5/8" in diameter, rail
road ties. Painted or wood treated with preservatives, non -wood material, dirt and/or rocks. Also,
any wood that has led based paint --
2. SITE DESCRIPTION
The attached site map shows the layout of where general important materials of Timber Creek
Recycling, LLC is collected, stored, and stockpiled. On the site, two different designated piles
are established, one accepting green waste materials and the other accepting construction
materials. All recyclable material are collected in its' raw form in which the necessary steps are
taken to grind the materials to create a recycled reusable product. The recycled products are
screened using the trommel to make different sized products (fines, inch and a half, overs, block
etc.). Piles are designated to specific areas on the site based on product material and size.
Piles do not exceed 25 feet in height, 150 feet in width and 250 feet in length in accordance to
Section 2808.3 in the International Fire Code. Between each pile(s) there is at least a 20 -foot
spacing to add water between piles and mitigate any potential fire hazards. Spacing allows for
fire trucks (and other vehicles needed) to pull between piles and allow for work that would be
necessary in case of a fire emergency.
An office is located on the site where daily activities are carried including but not limited to
turning in paperwork; emails/ faxes and other office duties that are necessary. Parking for office
employees and visitors is designated just North of the building. A dust control water spray
system has been properly installed around the site mitigating dust any current and future dust
issues. A 4,000 -gallon portable water tank is on site to suppress any additional dust and/or use
as a water source for potential fires that may occur on the site. The water tank is filled at the end
of the daily activities to ensure water is readily available in case of a fire emergency.
Two bulk fuel tanks with pumps (8,000 gallon and 7,500 gallon) are enclosed within a dirt berm
surrounded by jersey barriers helping to contain any run off from potential spillage of fuel from
tanks and/or any possible vehicle impact towards the area. An emergency shut off switch helps
to mitigate any sudden emergency with the tanks. Tank fill up sign -in sheets are kept next to the
pumps in a closed compartment. Truck driver(s), equipment operator(s), or farmer operator(s)
and others are required to sign in with: Name, date, gallons used, piece of equipment, start tank
reading, end tank reading. Documentation is held within the office. Heavy equipment and other
designated vehicles are kept in a designated area to ensure the safety and manageable
maneuverability of other operators and equipment around the site.
3. MANAGEMENT OF COMMON CAUSES OF FIRE
The list below sets out potential causes of fires on site.
➢ Arson or vandalism
➢ Spontaneous combustion (wood piles)
➢ Plant/ equipment failure
➢ Adjacent operations
➢ Electrical faults
➢ Naked lights
➢ Discarded smoking materials
➢ Hot works (e.g. welding/ cutting)
➢ Open burning (on site or adjacent sites)
➢ Sparks from loading buckets
➢ Hot loads deposited at the site
➢ Ignition Sources
➢ Leaks & Spillages of Oil/Fuels
➢ Build-up of Loose Combustible Waste, Dust and Fluff
4. ASSESSMENT OF RISK:
Combustible wood waste materials as described in section 1 shall be accepted at the site for
chipping into separate piles based on type of material prior to removal off-site for re -use. The
list in section 3 above sets out possible sources of ignition that have the potential for starting a
fire if they come into contact with the combustible material. If needed additional water can be
pulled out of the Rawson Canal in case of a fire. A 4,000 -gallon stationary water tank
designated on the site map has a 4" fitting with a 2" reducer to aid in Meridian City Fire
Department water hookup.
Vehicle impact protection barrier is places next to the fuel tanks complying with Section 312.2 in
the Fire Code. Protection from ignition sources are provided in accordance with Section
2803.5.3 where smoking constitutes a fire hazard. NO SMOKING signs are posted on the
property and designated smoking areas are established. Fire apparatus access roads are provided
in accordance with Section 503. With potential changes in product operations and processing the
pile configurations could change. Revision to the access plan shall be submitted for approval
when required by fine official in accordance to Section 2803.7.
To ensure fire protection on site, employees have been directed to alert 911 in case of a fire as
Section 2804.4 applies. Portable approved fire extinguishers complying with Section 906 with a
minimum rating of 4-A:60-B:C are located in and/or on all equipment pieces on site and in the
office. Fire hoses are available on site near the water tank(s) in accordance to Section 2804.3 of
the Fire Code.
Pile sizes of finished product comply with Section 2808.3 and do not exceed 25 feet in height,
150 feet in width, and 250 feet in length. Finished ground piles are at least 10 feet below power
lines to mitigate any potential fire hazard with electricity. Monitoring of each individual static
wood pile is completed and records are maintained and kept in the office (See attachment 1).
Fire apparatus access roads around the piles and access roads are established, identified and
maintained.
5. CONTROL MEASURES:
SECURITY
The following section sets out how the site management and staff will prevent, detect, suppress,
mitigate and contain fires through security measures. 24-hour security camera surveillance is
active on-site at all times to help aid in potential fire happenings that might occur. Alerts from
movement are sent via cell phone to management team when someone enters and/or exits the
gates outside of operating business hours. Operating business hours are lam to 6pm Monday thru
Friday and Saturday Sam to 6pm excluding holidays.
The front entrance is locked at the end of every night with camera monitoring front entrance at
all times.
6. SITE OPERATIONS/ PROCESSING
Customers/ contractors enter the site and stop at the green wood box labeled (Wood Box) and
sign in their load of materials (per every load). All customers sign in on the wood sheet (see
attachment 2 & 3). Customers/ contractors sign in with: Name, date, # of yards, cone #, and
material. Cones are located next to the wood box which helps to designate clean and/or
contaminated loads.
Appropriate piles are designated for the specific materials to which customers have. The loads
are inspected for trash and any other non -conforming waste. If contamination occurs (material
includes but is not limited to: trash, sheets of metal, pressure treated wood, railroads ties,
potential fire hazards, etc.) the cone will help to identify customer contamination loads. Each
load is inspected and billed accordingly and/or customer is required to come pick up their
contaminated load. If no action is completed by the customer they are required to take their
materials elsewhere.
Wood materials are fed into grinder (146313 Diamond Z Tub Grinder or DZ6000 Horizontal
Grinder) with track hoe and/or wheel loader. Grinder discharged wood materials into a pile
designated by the supervisor in charge based on shred size of the woodchip.
The trommel located on-site further processes the materials into different size mulch(s). Mulch
is then stockpiled and monitored for temperature and/or hauled off site based on shred size. The
plant shall be maintained and any repairs shall be carried out in a safe, well protected area
designated by the supervisor.
There are no naked lights on the property. There is a strict no smoking policy unless posted
otherwise.
Any hot works (E.g. welding and cutting) shall be carried out a minimum of 20 ft away from
nearest wood waste source in a safe designated maintained area under controlled circurnstances
with fire extinguishers/ water supply nearby ready for use. Hot works are completed on site by
4:00pm to allow for hot work tools (and other(s)) to cool down mitigating any risk for fire.
Certified hot works shall only ever be carried out with the control measures above for repairs to
plant in the designated area. There shall be no industrial heaters or burning of materials or any
electric cables (damaged or otherwise) within the permitted area.
Hot Exhausts are very unlikely to come into contact with the waste as they are situated at the rear
of the machine and are fed from the engine upwards at the top of the engine through the housing
behind the driver's cab, in the unlikely event of doing so, a hose and water supply tank (4000
gal.) is situated in the center of the site and will reach all piles surrounding it. Maintenance
procedures for cleaning around exhausts and housings shall be maintained (see section 13).
Temperature heat probe(s) are used on site to ensure temperatures are maintained to safe
conditions during the life of the stockpile. Results of temperatures are recorded and turning
frequency shall be increased to maintain proper temperatures if too high. The site supervisor
shall monitor the stockpile for any hot spots or change in the waste's nature and record on the site
log. As self -heating typically occas over a prolonged period of time, the nature of the business
is likely to prevent rather than cause a build-up of heat, due to the removal of the wood from the
site in a timely manner.
7. SITE RULES:
All staff and contractors working on-site must be aware and understand the contents of the Fire
Prevention Plan and what they must do during a fire. Contractors shall be given a copy prior to
carrying out work on the site and sign to confirm understanding of the requirements within the
plan.
8. RESIDUAL CONTROL MEASURES
Fire extinguishers and controls are located within each piece of equipment and on all mobile
plants. They shall be inspected at least once a year and records are kept in office. Replacements
and recharging shall be arranged immediately through the external contact within the main
office.
If a fire starts, piles will be turned with wheel loaders and fire hoses as necessary. Stockpile
layouts are also shown in accordance with the guidance.
Any unburnt waste wood shall be moved and piled separately away from the fire by 250 feet.
The wood waste is inspected daily while the wood waste is progressively sorted and stockpiled.
Any potential ignition sources shall be removed to the safe -zone area as seen on the site map and
monitored.
All findings shall be reported immediately to the site supervisor and recorded on the daily site
log. Contaminated wood waste will be removed to ensure any potential hazards of fires and hot
spots. Detection of self -heating static wood piles are monitored with temperature probe(s) to
detect any rise (or fall) and recorded on site log.
The site supervisor shall inspect all site operations and waste storage areas after the working day
is finished to ensure any potential combustion or dust settlement onto hot surfaces has not
ignited.
The area where wood waste is sorted and ground is dampened at all times with the water truck
and/or hose attached to water source if needed.
9. DUST SUPPRESION/ SPRINKLER SYSTEM
A sprinkler system waters the dirt roads to suppress dust build up from vehicles that come onto
and off of the site lessening the chance for fire on equipment due to dust build-up. A 4,000 -
gallon portable water tank is on-site which waters the main roads constantly to mitigate dust
issues. Both portable and stationary water tanks are filled at the end of each day by responsible
personnel to ensure the site is prepared in case of an emergency with fire.
10. CONTINGENCY
Waste outputs and fire damaged waste shall be progressively removed when safe to do so to the
alternative landfill and waste transfer stations once the material is dampened and there is no
likelihood of re -ignition following liaison with the fire service.
11. FIRE WATER
A 4000 -gallon stationary water tank is kept on site at all times full of water. This ensures a
backup for the fire department in -case they are needing an additional water source along with
what they are already carrying onto the site. See site map for location of tank.
12. MAINTENANCE
All plant and machinery are maintained to manufacturer's specifications by the contracted
mechanic and service/repair records and planned maintenance schedules are kept and monitored
as part of the management system within the main office by the site supervisor. Daily checks are
carried out on all plant prior to use at the start of the working day and a defect/daily check sheet
is completed and given to the site supervisor for checking prior to use, including the exhaust
manifold housing to ensure integrity and mitigate potential ignition sources. Any routine
maintenance is carried out within the designated maintenance/plant storage safe area by the
qualified (contract) mechanic as arranged by the site supervisor. The inspection includes any
leaks, this will also be checked throughout the working day by site operatives and the site
supervisor. Any machinery that is found to have leaks however small are required to have a
work order filled out, repair/ fix the problem then resume normal operation once problem is
fixed.
All plant operation machinery should be well maintained including but not limited to washing
radiators and exhausts to ensure engines are cooled and there is no build-up of dust and fluff.
This is the duty of the site supervisor to ensure these fire safety precautions are taken into effect.
IF YOU DISCOVER A FIRE
ONLY TACKLE A FIRE IS SAFE TO DO SO — USING THE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS/
APPROPRIATE MATERIALS TO SMOTHER THE FIRE AND THE FIRE HOSES.
IF THE FIRE IS TOO LARGE:
CALL EMERGENCY SERVICE (911) USING TELEPHONE
REPORT FIRE BY RADIO TO MAIN OFFICE [(208) 887-8546]
EVACUATE SITE AND MAKE SURE EVEYONE IS ACCOUNTED FOR
ENSURE ENTRANCE TO THE SITE IS CLEAR FOR THE EMERGENCY RESPONDERS AND POST A
MEMBER OF STAFF TO THE ENTRANCE TO GUIDE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT UPON ARRIVAL
AID FIRE DEPARTMENT IN MANAGING PILES WITH APPROPRIATE EQUIPMENT
AFTER THE FIRE:
CARRY OUT AN INSPECTION AND REPORT ON THE INCIDENT
CHECK THE INTEGRITY OF THE SITE AND SURFACES INCLUDING DRAINAGE
CHANGE PROCEDURE AS A RESULT OF THE FIRE TO ENSURE IT DOES NOT HAPPEN AGAIN
13. FIRE DRILLS:
Records of fire drills are kept in the office and are conducted once a month. Refer to employee
handbook/ training manual.
14. HYDRANTS/ FIRE HOSES/ WATER SUPPLY
The nearest fire hydrant pertaining to our site is directly north 4,256 feet on the North East
corner of Locust Grove Rd. and Lake Hazel Rd.
The attached plan identifies the location of the stationary water tank (4000 gallons). The
appropriate fitting(s) are attached to the tank(s) to allow for Fire Department access.
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