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E. In cases of parts storage areas, it shall also be separated from all other
portions of the building by walls or partitions and floor or floor-ceiling
assemblies having a fire resistance rating of not less than two (2) hours.
F. In areas of repair garages used for repair or servicing of vehicles, floor
assemblies shall be constructed of noncombustible materials or, if
combustible materials are used in the assembly, shall be surfaced with
approved noncombustible material. Floors shall be liquid tight to prevent
the leakage or seepage of liquids and shall be sloped to facilitate the
movement of water, fuel, or other liquids to floor drains.
G. In areas of repair garages where motor fuels are dispensed or where
vehicles are serviced, floor drains shall be provided. They shall be
properly trapped and shall discharge through an oil separator to the
sewer or to an outside vented sump.
H. The contents of oil separators and traps of floor drainage systems shall be
collected at sufficiently frequent intervals to prevent oil from being carried
into the sewers. Disposal of which shall be in accordance with Rule 10,
Chapter 4, Division 2 and Section 10.3.4.2.1 of this IRR.
I.
Pits and sub-floor work areas shall comply with the following:
1. Walls, floors, and piers shall be constructed of masonry, concrete, or
other suitable noncombustible material.
2. Pits shall have a minimum of two unobstructed means of egress. Steps
shall be noncombustible, slip resistant, and constructed with no
accessible storage space beneath.
3. Pits and sub-floor areas shall be provided with an individual ventilating
system capable of providing a complete air change every five
minutes (5 min) with the intake located near floor level.
J. Repair garages shall be limited in height and area, depending on the
type of construction, and shall be provided with proper ventilation fire
protective system in accordance with this IRR.
K. Below-grade areas occupied for repairing, or communicating areas
located below a repair garage, shall be continuously ventilated by a
mechanical ventilating system having positive means for exhausting
indoor air at a rate of not less than 1 m 3 /min per m 2 of floor area. An
approved means of ventilation shall be provided for introducing an equal
amount of outdoor air.
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