Industrial Fire Precaution Levels (IFPL)

This information was updated on 11-Feb-2025 9:50:31

Current Industrial Fire Precaution Level

Industrial Fire Precaution Level Definitions
	Closed Season - Fire precaution requirements are in effect. A one hour Fire Watch/Security is required at this and all higher levels unless otherwise waived.
	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.
	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.
	General Shutdown - All operations are prohibited.

NOTE: Where hauling involves transit through more than one shutdown/regulated use area, the precaution level at the woods loading site shall govern the level of haul restriction, unless otherwise prohibited by other than the industrial precaution level system.