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Editor's Note: State law reference - Bowling
alleys, G.L. 1956, § 5-2-1 et seq.
Bowling establishments shall conform to all other applicable requirements of this Part 1, as well as this article.
A permit shall be required for bowling pin refinishing
and bowling lane resurfacing operations involving the use and application
of flammable or combustible liquids or materials.
Resurfacing operations shall not be carried
on while the establishment is open for business. The Chief of the
Fire Department shall be notified when bowling lanes are to be resurfaced.
Proper ventilation shall be provided. Heating, ventilating or cooling
systems employing recirculating of air shall not be operated during
resurfacing operations or within one hour following the application
of flammable finishes. All electric motors or other equipment in the
area which might be a source of ignition shall be shut down, and all
smoking and use of open flames shall be prohibited during the application
of flammable finishes and for one hour thereafter.
A.Â
Pin refinishing involving the application of flammable finishes shall be done only in a special room meeting the requirements of § 198-49B; such room shall not be located below grade nor shall it have communication with any pits, wells, pockets or basements.
B.Â
All power tools in such special rooms shall be effectively
grounded. A substantial metal box or other receptacle approved by
the Chief of the Fire Department shall be provided for lathes and
sanding or buffing machines for catching dust thrown off during operations.
Contents shall be removed daily and disposed of safely.
C.Â
Storage of flammable or combustible liquids in such
special rooms shall not exceed a combined aggregate of 60 gallons
in original metal containers, or in approved safety containers not
exceeding five gallons individual capacity. A metal waste can with
self-closing cover shall be provided for all waste materials and rags;
contents shall be removed daily. Smoking shall be prohibited at all
times in refinishing rooms.
