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and coating tanks, considering the area of the sump and any area
on which paints flow as the surface area of a dipping and coating
tank.
3. Paint shall be supplied by direct low pressure pumping arranged to
automatically shut down by means of approved heat mechanical
devices in case of fire, or by gravity tank not exceeding thirty-eight
liters (38 ℓ) in capacity.
4. The processes of roll coating, spreading, and impregnating, in which
fabrics, paper or other materials are passed directly through a tank or
through containing flammable liquids, or over the surface of a roller
that revolves partially submerged in a flammable liquid, shall conform
to the succeeding paragraph and to the other applicable provisions
of the foregoing sections of this IRR.
5. The storage and handling of flammable liquids shall be in
accordance with Section 10.3.4.2.1 and other pertinent provisions of
the Fire Code of this Philippines and this IRR.
C. Protection and Maintenance
1. Dipping and coating processes shall only be conducted in a building
designed for the purpose, protected with an approved automatic
sprinkler system that is designed and installed in accordance with
Section 10.2.6.5 of this IRR, and is separated vertically and horizontally
from other areas by construction of non-combustible material with a
fire resistance of two (2) hours.
2. It shall be located so that in the event of fire originating at the
process of equipment, access to means of egress will not be
impaired.
3. Controls shall be provided to automatically shut down the dipping or
coating process and sound an alarm if the ventilating system fails.
4. Areas in the vicinity of dipping and coating operations, especially
drain boards and drip pans, shall be cleaned on a regular basis to
minimize the accumulation of combustible residues and unnecessary
combustible materials.
Combustible coverings and strippable
coatings shall be permitted to be used to facilitate cleaning
operations in dipping and coating areas. If residue accumulates in
work areas, ducts, duct discharge points, or other adjacent areas, all
dipping and coating operations shall be discontinued until conditions
are corrected.
Cleaning operations shall be conducted with
ventilating equipment in operation.
5. Approved waste container shall be provided for rags or waste
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