. Bulletin (Pennsylvania Department of Forests and Waters), no. 40-45. Forests and forestry. Photo by J. S. lUick THEitE WAS NO Spark Arkkstkr o\ this Chimxky MISCELLANEOUS CAUSES OF FOREST FIHES Miscellaneous fires are those arising^ from definitely known causes but which cannot be classified under other headinos. a. Engines on tram or narrow gauge roads should be looked after in the same manner as recommended for standard gauge roads. The same recommendations as to safety strij) work and patrol will apply. b. Owners and operators of tractors and traction engines should observe the same preca
. Bulletin (Pennsylvania Department of Forests and Waters), no. 40-45. Forests and forestry. Photo by J. S. lUick THEitE WAS NO Spark Arkkstkr o\ this Chimxky MISCELLANEOUS CAUSES OF FOREST FIHES Miscellaneous fires are those arising^ from definitely known causes but which cannot be classified under other headinos. a. Engines on tram or narrow gauge roads should be looked after in the same manner as recommended for standard gauge roads. The same recommendations as to safety strij) work and patrol will apply. b. Owners and operators of tractors and traction engines should observe the same precautions when operating stationary engines in or near woodland as the ordinary saw mill engine oper- ator should observe. They should also l)e familiar with the law of :\Iay 31, 1919, P. L. 354 which makes illegal the operation of a steam engine within 300 feet of any building unless the engine is equipped with an efficient spark arrester. The law of July 8. 1919, P. L. 741 makes illegal the operation of a traction engine or tAit X Sec. 100.') as ainended (a) 1028 P. L. 141. 21 portable steam engine, using wood for fuel, anywhere within Pennsylvania unless equipped with an efficient spark arrester; with a bonnet sjiark arrester having an oval top of No. 10 mesh twenty two gauge wire and sides of No. 6 mesh sixteen gauge wire; and shall at all times carry fire extinguishers or buckets. c. Buildings in or near forest land should have screening in or over the chimneys to prevent the escape of sparks which might cause forest fires. The area about such buildings should be kept cleaned up and free from debris in order that no fires may reach the buildings when coming from the woods. d. No toy balloons holding fire should be released. They are likely to cause fires anywhere either in buildings, fields or Avoods. No fire works should be set off near the woods nor sent up in the direction of woodland. e. Fires in the forest resulting from broken electric transmis- sion lines can be reduce
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