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TIRE MOUNTAIN, INC.
12311 WELD COUNTY ROAD 41
HUDSON, COLORADO 80642
FIRE PROTECTION ANALYSIS
PREPARED FOR
J.A. Jerry Jamison, President
Tire Mountain, Inc.
FEBRUARY 27, 2003
BY
SCHIRMER ENGINEERING CORPORATION
350 INDIANA STREET, #500
GOLDEN, COLORADO 80401
2003-2660
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 1
Site Plan 1
References 2
Definitions 3
Fire Lane Locations and Widths 4
Means to Extinguish Fires 7
Facility Emergency Coordinator 9
Evaluation of Item 14, Letter Dated January 8, 2003 9
Recommendations 10
Conclusion 10
INTRODUCTION
As required by Section 10.2.8 of the Regulations Pertaining To Solid Waste
Disposal Sites and Facilities (6 CCR 1007-2) produced by Colorado Department of
Public Health and Environment, a fire protection plan shall be produced upon any
renovation or expansion of the existing Tire Mountain Facility. Therefore this report
has been developed as a requirement of this code. The report is divided into ten
parts (Introduction, Site Plan, References, Definitions, Fire Lane Locations and
Widths, Means to Extinguish Fires, Facility Emergency Coordinator, Evaluation of
Item 14 on the Letter dated January 8, 2003 from The County of Weld Hazardous
Materials and Waste Management Division, Recommendations and Conclusion). This
report is intended to address the requirements of Section 10.2.8 of 6 CCR 1007-2.
SITE PLAN
Tire Mountain is a tire-recycling facility located at 12311 Weld County Road in
Hudson, Colorado. Currently the site consists of forty-five (45) tire storage cells.
Each tire storage cell is 250 feet in length; 102 feet in width, eight (8) feet deep
with four (4) feet of above grade tire storage for recycling purposes. This current
condition exceeds the requirements of Section 1103.3.6.2 of the Uniform Fire Code
which states that pile height shall be no more than ten (10) feet. Currently three
(3) tire storage cells are empty out of the total forty-five (45). Due to this current
condition, it is the intent of the owner to expand the facility. The facility owner is
proposing to increase the number of new tire storage cells. These tire storage cells
would range from 200 — 250 length with 102-foot widths. In effect the tire storage
cell sizes would remain the same size or would be reduced in size from the existing
on-site tire storage cells.
In addition to the tire storage cells the site is provided with a warehouse and office
facility, which serves as the on-site office for the site. This facility is located more
than 200 feet from any pit on the property.
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REFERENCES
1 . Uniform Fire Code, 1997 Edition Produced by the ICBO (International
Conference of Building Officials)
2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 230, Appendix G "Guidelines
for the Outdoor Storage of Scrap Tires", 1999 Edition
3. Factory Mutual (FM) Guideline 8-3, "Rubber Tire Storage"
4. "Fire Protection Evaluation for Scrap Tire Landfill at Tire Mountain" Glen
Hoynoski, P.E. December 5, 1988
5. State of Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, 6 CCR
1007-2, "Requirements for Scrap Tire Disposal"
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DEFINITIONS
Burn-It: A fire-fighting strategy that allows for the free-burn of a
tire fire.
Bury-it: A fire-fighting strategy in which a tire pile is buried with
soil, sand, gravel, cement dust, or other cover material
Scrap Tire: A tire that can no longer be used for its original
purpose due to wear or damage.
Fire Lane: A road provided for fire department use during an
emergency, which is designed so as to support and
provide enough operating room for the fire apparatus
and personnel.
Fire Separation Distance: The distance required between structures or hazards to
avoid fire spread from one location to another location.
Tire Storage Cell: An excavated storage cell used for the sole purpose of
tire storage prior to recycling (An example of an open
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FIRE LANE LOCATIONS AND WIDTHS
As addressed in the original fire protection evaluation dated December 5th, 1988,
fifty (50)-foot separation distance between fire cells is adequate for fire lanes. This
conclusion was based upon a fire model, which noted the following:
1 . 100 Foot Flame Height (based upon eyewitness accounts from the tire fire in
1987 and witnessed by personnel from the Platteville Fire Department)
2. High combustion efficiency with ample air supply (In an actual fire event a
fire would not receive ample air supply as the bulk of the Scrap Tires are
below grade and therefore not directly exposed to the atmosphere).
3. Area of the cell based upon 250 foot length and 102 foot width (New cells
will be same dimension or smaller).
4. Review of Fire Suppression Apparatus, which included the width of fire
apparatus (Pumper 8 foot), the width of portable water tanks (15 foot) and
the width of bulldozers (10 foot).
5. The 250 foot by 102 foot tire storage cell could expose the adjacent tire
storage cell with up to 7.22 KW/m2 of radiant heat. The amount of radiant
heat energy to ignite wood is 12.5 KW/m2. A table to help better understand
the relation of radiant heat is provided (Table 1 ).
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Table 1
EFFECTS OF THERMAL RADIATION
RADIANT HEAT OBSERVED EFFECT
Flux (KW/m2)
1 Maximum for Indefinite skin exposure
6.4 Pain after eight (8) seconds of Skin Exposure
10.4 Pain after three (3) seconds of Skin Exposure
12.5 Volatiles from Wood may be Ignited by Pilot
After Prolonged Exposure.
16 Blistering of Skin after five (5) seconds of
exposure
29 Wood Ignites Spontaneously after prolonged
exposure.
Based upon the table above and a design fire of 7.22 KW/m2, a tire storage cell
separation distance of fifty (50) feet was acceptable to the Platteville Fire
Department. This width exceeds the requirements of Section 1103.3.6.3 of the
uniform Fire Code, which states that a clear space of forty (40) feet be maintained
between piles. The width of the fire lanes will remain fifty (50) feet for the
construction of the new tire storage cells. It should be noted that the new tire
storage cells dimensions will remain equal to or less than those used for the original
fire model. Hence, anticipated thermal radiation measured in KW/m2 will remain the
same or less. An example of an existing fire lane follows (Example 2).
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All fire lanes shall be constructed to support a weight of 50,000 pounds. Fire Lanes
will be unobstructed and drivable at all times.
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MEANS TO EXTINGUISH FIRES
The extinguishment of a fire will be accomplished by bury-it, fire department water
suppression, immediate notification and hand held portable fire extinguisher means.
Procedures for these operations are as follows:
1 . Bury-It: The primary means to extinguish a fire in a tire
storage cell will be by smothering the cell by
piling dirt on top of the fire by use of heavy
equipment. This equipment will be maintained
and kept in working operation at all times. There
will be personnel capable of maintaining this
equipment on-site during open hours of
operation. The owner of Tire Mountain also
maintains a list of on-call heavy equipment
operators as required by the Platteville Fire
Department. A list of on-site heavy equipment is
located below in Table 2.
2. Water Suppression: The Platteville Fire Department provides this
secondary means of protection. Fire suppression
will be provided for exposure protection to
adjacent cells though the use of fire department
pumpers. Fire Suppression can also be provided
to assist in Bury-It operations to provide
protection from radiant heat to the heavy
equipment operators.
3. Immediate Notification: On-site personnel via the use of the facilities
telephone landline will conduct immediate
notification. This action will be the first action by
any employee prior to active fire suppression
activities.
4. Fire Extinguishers: Portable fire extinguishers of a minimum rating
of 4A-40B-C will be kept on site adjacent to
each storage cell. Fire extinguishers are located
in the office and are also provided on the front
end loaders and flatbed trucks. These devices
will be used to extinguish a small fire quickly. All
on-site personnel are trained in the use of these
portable fire extinguishers.
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Table 2
ON-SITE HEAVY EQUIPMENT FOR THE USE OF FIRE SUPPRESSION
1 . 1979 Drott Excavator with Special Tire Bucket
2. 1995 Komatsu Excavator with Special Built Tire Equipment
3. 1979 745 Fiat Allis Front End Loader
4. 1995 John Deere Front End Loader
5. 4020 John Deere Tractor with Brush Hog & Tire Basket
6. 500 Galion Road Grader
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Furthermore, the site is provided with an on-site irrigation well. This well is provided
with a 2,000 gallon holding tank. In addition, use of well and tank ''A mile from the
site has been contracted. This tank is also 2,000 gallons. These wells should flow
a sufficient amount of water to provide the fire department with the means to refill
fire pumpers in order to achieve exposure protection. Both wells are located within
close proximity to the tire storage cells.
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FACILITY EMERGENCY COORDINATOR
The on-site Facility Emergency Coordinator is J.A."Jerry"Jamison, President of Tire
Mountain. All on-site personnel shall be responsible to Mr. Jamison in the event of
a fire. Mr. Jamison is on-site during normal business hours. Mr. Jamison is familiar
with all fire safety requirements and procedures.
EVALUATION OF ITEM 14, LETTER DATED
JANUARY 8, 2003, County of Weld
Hazardous Materials and Waste Management
Division
As noted under "Fire Lane Locations and Width" the tire storage cells will be equal
to or less that the dimensions of the existing tire storage cells. Therefore all existing
and approved calculations shall be relevant to the new Tire Storage Cells.
Calculations estimated a maximum radiant heat release rate of 7.22 KW/m2. This
calculation indicates adequate protection of adjacent tire storage cells with a fire
lane no less than fifty 150) feet in width. Further review of the requirements for the
Platteville fire department noted that both heavy equipment and fire department
apparatus should be able to effectively surround, contain and suppress such a fire.
Based upon a review of NFPA 230, Appendix G "Guidelines" a tire storage cell with
less than 250 feet of exposed face dimension does not exceed the length, width,
and height requirements of this national recognized guideline.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
The following are a list of recommendations based upon current conditions and past
incidents at Tire Mountain.
1 . Provide signage that clearly state "smoking is prohibited" in and around tire
storage cells.
2. Upon construction of new tire storage cells provide a minimum of 200 foot
distance between stored vehicles, and other exposures.
CONCLUSION
This amended review of the purposed layout of the tire storage cells indicates that
the design and layout of the facility is sufficient to prevent the spread of fire from
radiant heat and allows the Platteville Fire Department adequate access for fire
suppression activities.
It must be noted that forces of nature cannot be completely prevented or controlled.
The actions noted within this report must be immediately implemented in order to
achieve the desired effect of containing a fire to a single tire storage cell. With the
actions noted within this report implemented a fire in one tire storage cell should
not ignite adjacent tire storage cells. With both on-site heavy equipment and the
resources available from the Platteville Fire Department, a fire in any of the tire
storage cells can be contained and controlled until extinguishment.
The current practice of reducing and recycling stockpiles while also ensuring piles
do not exceed four feet above grade will provide for safer and more effic(gnmiinini,,,,
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Kenneth Ball /,e-.5 Glen Sara uke, P.E.
Senior Consultant Regional Manager
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