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finishing material being applied and its flammability and explosion
characteristics. Visible gauges or audible alarm or pressure-activated
devices shall be installed to indicate or ensure that the required air
velocity is maintained.
3. All discarded filter pads and filter rolls shall be immediately removed to
a safe, well-detached location or placed in water-filled metal
containers and disposed at the close of the day's operation unless
maintained completely in water.
4. The storage and handling of flammable or combustible liquids in
connection with spraying operations shall be in accordance with this
Division.
5. The quantity of flammable and combustible liquids kept in the vicinity
of spraying operations shall be the minimum required for operations
and should not exceed a supply of one (1) day or one (1) shift. Bulk
storage of portable containers of flammable and combustible liquids
shall be in separate, constructed building detached from other
important building or cut off in a standard manner.
6. Originally sealed containers, approved portable tanks, approved
safety cans, or a properly arranged system of piping shall be used for
bringing flammable or combustible liquids into spray finishing room.
Open or glass containers shall not be used.
7. Drying, curing or fusion apparatus in connection with spray application
of flammable and combustible finishes shall conform to NFPA 86,
“Standard for Ovens and Furnaces”, and the requirements of this IRR.
8. Spray booths, rooms or other enclosures used for spraying operations
shall not be alternately used for drying by any arrangements, which will
cause a material increase in the surface temperature of the spray
booth, room, or enclosure.
9. Except as specifically provided in paragraph “B” (7) of this Section,
drying curing, or fusion units utilizing a heating system having open
flames or which may produce sparks shall not be installed in a spraying
area as defined. However, it may be installed adjacent thereto when
equipped with an interlocked ventilating system arranged to:
a. Thoroughly ventilate the drying space before the heating system
can be started;
b. Maintain a safe atmosphere at any source of ignition; and
c. Automatically shut down the heating system in the event of failure
of the ventilating system.
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