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5. Smoking and open flames shall be prohibited in any spray booths.
6. Finishing areas in the vicinity of dip tanks and paint storage rooms, “No
smoking and open flames" signs in large letters on contrasting color
background shall be conspicuously posted in such areas.
7. There shall be no open flames or spark-producing equipment or
processes that may expose the surface and exceed the auto-ignition
temperature of the material being sprayed in any spraying area or
within six meters (6 m) therefrom, unless separated by a partition.
8. Space heating appliances, steam pipes or hot surfaces shall not be
located in spraying areas where deposits of combustible residues may
readily accumulate unless specifically approved for locations
containing both deposits of readily ignitable residue and explosive
vapors. There shall be no electrical equipment in any spraying area
where deposits of combustible residue may readily accumulate,
except in rigid conduits, boxes, or fittings containing no taps, splices or
terminal connections, and except as hereinafter provided.
9. Electrical wiring, motors and other equipment capable of producing
sparks or hot metal particles not subject to deposits of combustible
residues but located above or adjacent to spraying area shall be of
explosion-proof type approved for use in such hazardous location or
shall be of the totally enclosed type or construction to prevent the
escape of sparks or hot metal particles.
10. Electrical wiring, motors, and other equipment outside of, but within six
meters (6 m) horizontally and three meters (3 m) vertically of an
enclosed spraying area and not separated by partitions, shall not
make sparks under normal operating conditions.
11. Electric lamps outside, but within six meters (6 m), of any spraying area
and not separated by a partition, shall be totally enclosed to prevent
the falling of hot particles and shall be protected from physical
damage by suitable guards or by location.
12. Portable electric lamps shall not be used in any spraying area during
spraying operations. Portable electric lamps, if used during cleaning or
repairing operations, shall be of the type approved for hazardous
locations in accordance with the Philippine Electrical Code.
13. All metal parts of spray booths, exhaust ducts and piping systems
conveying flammable or combustible liquids shall be properly
electrically grounded in an effective and preventive manner in
accordance with the Philippine Electrical Code.
14. All spraying areas shall be provided with mechanical ventilation
adequate to prevent the dangerous accumulation of vapors as well
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