Oregon’s New Carbon Monoxide Alarm Law
In 2009 the Oregon Legislature passed House Bill 3450, the Lofgren and Zander Memorial Act, requiring the installation of carbon monoxide alarms in specific residential applications with a carbon monoxide source. The purpose of the bill is to reduce deaths and poisonings from carbon monoxide. The Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal is in the process of working with partners and stakeholders to develop rules for minimum standards for carbon monoxide alarms in one and two family dwellings and multifamily housing. Before the rules take effect, every effort will be made to educate Oregonians about the requirements of the bill and installing carbon monoxide alarms.
IMPLEMENTATION DATES
July 1, 2010 – Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Administrative Rules effective date.
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Work Session
Board of DirectorsWork Session The Board of Directors of Douglas County Fire District No. 2 will hold a work session on Thursday, June 10, 2010. The work session will be held at the Headquarters station, 1290 NE Cedar Street, Roseburg starting at 5:00pm. The purpose of the work session is to review the Sutherlin […]
Fire Hydrant Flushing
Beginning Monday, April 26, 2010 and until Monday, May 31, 2010, fire fighters will be flushing fire hydrants in the service area of the District which includes the communities of Dixonville, Green, Melrose, Winchester, Wilbur, Garden valley and Umpqua, as well as unincorporated areas of the City of Roseburg.
Have you ever been driving in one of the above service areas and noticed fire fighters standing by a fire hydrant with water gushing out of it? Have you ever wondered why they are “wasting” so much water? There are good reasons for the use of this water. The District fire fighters you see flushing fire hydrants are trained in sound and proven hydrant operations. Flushing fire hydrants are one of the most important maintenance practices that can be performed on a water distribution system.
When fire fighters open a fire hydrant for the flushing process, the following are checked and recorded to ensure operational reliability:
- Visible and audible leaks
- Proper valve operation
- Flushing of corrosion and rust build up
Water pressure - Removal of dirt and rocks in the water
- Water flow in gallons per minute
If ignored, corrosion and rust, dirt and sediment, and exposure to the elements can cause problems that may render a fire hydrant unusable by fire fighters during a fire emergency. Replacing water that has been standing in the system with fresh water is especially important in dead-end main areas and low flow areas in the system. The time and money invested in flushing fire hydrants are a worth while investment in ensuring the safety of the community. So, the next time you see District fire fighters flushing a hydrant, you can rest assured that they are working hard to protect the safety of the public, and properly maintain the water distribution system.
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