The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1919-09-29

direction OF the chief, and that he
keep his engine in good working or
der and In II polished and neat con
dition at all times.
Electrical Hazard
"The non-cnforcomcnt OF Electri.
cal Ordinance No. 1874 In responsible
for this additional fire hazard.
MANY places were found TO be
wired with drop-cord wiring. In
some. the cord was passed through |
doors and wooden partitions with
out the proper insulation, and in a
grCat many other cases improper
joints had been made and taped
without being BOldercd. The unsol-
dCrcd Joint Is responsible for more
electrical fires than any other cause.
It Is therefore important that there
should be most rigid inspection at
the time the wiring is installed, and
before same rs concealed, TO soc that
all joints have been properly made
and soldercr before being tapod. II
Is also important that p monthly In.
spcction be made on old and repair
ed work and we respectfully re-
quest that the electrical defects men
toned In our individual reports be
rcCti1cd without delay.
Gasoline Hazard
Gasoline constitutes Il very grave
fire hazard in the city Of klamath
Falls. and tho only way we can ac-
count for this hazard is the total
absence of ordinances prohibiting
the caralcss use and handling of
this volatile oil. when 1t Is real
lied that one gallon OF gasoline
properly mixed with air equals SO
pounds Of dynamite in explosive
force. the necessity can readily be
seen fer ordering all gasoline in the
city of Klamath Falls TO be buried
within period Of 80 days, when
the quantity exceeds five gallons.
We trust that the city officials will
see the immediate necessity Of en-
acting an ordinance which will over
come this existing hazard, thereby
the state fire marshal's de
partmcnt OF the necessity Of return
Ing to further regulate the use and
of gasoline.
Schools and Public Buildings
I'VE wish to call the attention of
the school board to the following
for we consider
the safety OF the schools the most
important factor in fire prevention.
We consider the loss of property sec
ondary to the loss of life. When it
Is remembered there Is n school
1sIgc burned every day In the Unit
cd States, the need for CareiuiuesS
Is sclfeydcnt. We suggest to the
school board that metal cans De IN /
stalled for the storage OF rubbish
and oily rags, and that there be no
storage Of any Kind under stairwayn.
rhat an inspection by your Gre chief
IF tho hose, uoIllcs, CXJiDGuiabcrs
md heating. plants, be made fire.
mCnuy and If any defects arc found Z
hat they be given immediate a.tCu-
ion. That the fire chief occasional
y visit the schools and turn in an
alarm without notice to the teach \
RS, II being essential that the teach
rs should be calm during the fire IS
Irill regardless OF whether it is a n
ire drill or case of real fire.
"It is further recommended that
he teachers and janitor be instruct
ID to keep all electric wires from
contact with metal. That outside
lights are badly needed, and should
'e installed without delay to provide
or the safety of the children, and
hat ten minutes each week be de-
oted to talks on fire preventions.
A separate report showing the con-
itions OF each school inspected will
e forwarded to the school board.
Old and DiIapidated Buildings
There are a few buildings in the
ity that have outlived their useful
ess, and should be razed as pro-
ided under Ordinance 20, Section
, which gives the council full power
D have such hazards removed. We
,ust that, since attention has been
allied to the buildings and ordi-
ance, that prompt action will be
iken to relieve the city of these
re menaces.
Recommendations
"That an ordinance be enacted
reating the Office of city fire mar
hal and with police powers, and
lat the chief of the fire department
J appointed for the purpose of en-
,rcing fire prevention ordinances.
is duties to consist of regular in ~