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2. Calcium carbide in excess of two hundred seventy three kilograms
(273 kg) shall not be stored in a building containing other occupancy
unless in acetylene generator room or compartment, in a one-storey
building without a cellar or basement underneath the carbide storage
section. Such rooms shall be constructed to have a fire-resistance
rating of not less than one (1) hour, with opening to other parts of the
building protected be approved self-closing fire doors or stationary
wired glass windows in approved metal frame.
The room or
compartments may also be used for storage of fuel gas cylinders, but
not oxygen. Adequate ventilation shall be provided. Metal tools shall
not be located in the calcium carbide storage room.
3. Calcium Carbide in excess of two thousand two hundred seventy
three kilograms (2,273 kg) shall be stored in one-storey buildings
without cellar or basement and used for no other purpose except the
storage of fuel gas cylinders, or in outside acetylene generator houses.
Location of such storage buildings shall be outside congested
mercantile and manufacturing districts. If the storage building is of
non-combustible construction, it may adjoin other one-storey buildings
if separated therefrom by unpierced firewalls. If detached, less than
three meters (3 m) from such building, there shall be no opening in any
of the mutually exposing side of such buildings within three meters (3
m). If the storage building is of combustible construction it shall not be
within six meters (6 m) of any other one- or two-storey building, and at
least within nine meters (9 m) of any other building exceeding two
storeys.
4. Calcium carbide in unopened metal containers may be stored
outdoors upon examination that they in good condition. Periodic
reexaminations should be made to check for rusting or other damage
to a container that might affect its water or air tightness.
DIVISION 18. SAFEGUARDING BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, DEMOLITION AND
ALTERATION OPERATIONS
SECTION 10.4.18.1
FIRE SAFETY PROGRAM
A. An overall construction, alteration, or demolition fire safety program shall
be developed, administered and enforced by the owner during the said
operations.
B. The building owner shall designate a safety officer representing the
contractor or builder in charge of fire protection and safety program of
the building under construction, alteration or demolition.
His
responsibilities shall include maintenance and location of automatic fire
suppression systems and protective equipment, general supervision of
safeguards, and the establishment and maintenance of safe cutting and
welding operations.
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