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iv. Gasoline, diesel or any Class I flammable liquid shall not be used as the fuel source. v. Excess fuel storage shall be kept in an approved container and at least 25 feet away from both the performers and the audience. Quantity of fuel stored shall only suffice for a single performance. vi. Performers shall not throw any props or display devices over the audience as to cause a fire or safety hazard. vii. A CO2 fire extinguisher with a minimum 20B rating and an ABC fire extinguisher with a minimum 4A rating shall be readily available and within 50 feet of the performance. The fire extinguishers shall be constantly attended by a competent person trained in the use of portable fire extinguishers. viii. Event site shall be subject to inspection. ix. Additional clearances and /or means of extinguishment shall be provided if deemed necessary by the AHJ. Exception: Upon the approval of the AHJ, performances using fire may be held indoors provided the facility has an automatic fire sprinkler system that is code compliant and ALL of the above mentioned safety requirements are met. (b) Open fires for recreational, decorative, or ceremonial purposes such as the "lighting of the letters" shall comply with the following: i. Burn location shall be outdoors. ii. Burn area shall have a minimum clearance of 25 feet to trash, brush, and other combustible waste. iii. Burn area shall have a minimum clearance of 100 feet to any building or combustible structure. iv. Burn area shall have a minimum clearance of 100 feet to the spectators. v. Gasoline, diesel or any Class I flammable liquid shall not be used as the fuel source. vi. After fuel is applied, the excess fuel shall be removed from the fire area. vii. The person(s) applying the fuel shall not be the same person causing the ignition. viii. A CO2 fire extinguisher with a minimum 20B rating and an ABC fire extinguisher with a minimum 4A rating shall be readily available and within 50 feet of the fire. The fire extinguishers shall be constantly attended by a competent person trained in the use of portable fire extinguishers. ix. Burn site shall be subject to inspection. x. The Fire dispatch center shall be notified on their non- emergency number at least 30 minutes prior to ignition.