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7. All waste cellulose nitrate plastic (pyroxylin) materials such as shavings,
chips, turnings, sawdust, edging and trimmings shall be stored under
water in metal receptacles until removed from the premises.
8. Smoking shall be strictly prohibited in any building or establishment
where cellulose plastic (pyroxylin) are stored, displayed or
manufactured. A “NO SMOKING” sign shall be posted in conspicuous
places.
9. The storage area of cellulose nitrate plastic (pyroxylin) shall be marked
with a sign that states: “NITROCELLULOSE — FLAMMABLE SOLID — KEEP
HEAT, SPARKS, AND FLAME AWAY” or equivalent wording.
B. On Fire Protection
1. All new and existing buildings or any portion thereof including factories
used for the manufacture or storage of articles of cellulose nitrate
plastic (pyroxylin) in quantities exceeding forty five kilograms (45 kg)
shall be equipped with an approved, supervised sprinkler system and
the storage area shall be constructed of fire resistive materials with two
hour (2-hr) fire resistance rating. The structural elements shall be of
steel, iron, concrete or masonry construction.
2. First aid fire protection equipment/appliances shall be installed in
buildings where storing, handling and displaying of cellulose nitrate
plastic (pyroxylin) is conducted.
C. On Display
In stores or establishments, displays of cellulose nitrate plastic (pyroxylin)
articles shall be in show cases or show windows.
Exception:
1. Articles may be displayed and placed on tables, provided that:
a. It is over ninety centimeters (90 cm) apart;
b. If displayed on counters, such counters shall be arranged in the
following manner:
i.
Each table shall measure one meter (1 m) wide and three
meters (3 m) long;
ii. The space beneath each table or counter shall be free of
storage or obstruction of any kind;
iii. The display tables shall be arranged and located so as not to
obstruct the passage to exits in the event of emergency;
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