As used in this article, the following term(s)
shall have the meaning(s) indicated:
A liquid mixture of binders such as alkyd, nitrocellulose,
acrylic or oil, and flammable and combustible solvents such as hydrocarbon,
ester, ketone or alcohol which when spread in a thin film convert
to a durable protective and decorative finish.
A.
This article shall apply to:
(1)
Processes manufacturing protective and decorative
finishes or coatings (paints) for industrial, automotive, marine,
transportation, institutional, household or other purposes; and
(2)
The handling of flammable and combustible liquids,
certain combustible solids and potential dust explosion conditions.
A permit shall be required for any organic coating
manufacturing operation making more than one gallon of an organic
coating on any working day.
A.
Exposing wall.
(1)
Each organic coating manufacturing operation within
50 feet of the line of adjoining property that may be built upon,
or public thoroughfare, shall have the exposing wall constructed as
indicated in the schedule below:
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Distances in Feet From Line of Adjoining
Property That May Be Built Upon Public Thoroughfare
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Fire Resistance
Rating of Exposing Wall
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|---|---|
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Less than 10
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At least 4 hours
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10 to 30
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At least 3 hours
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Over 30 but less than 50
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At least 2 hours
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(2)
When approved automatic sprinkler systems are installed,
a 50% reduction in the distances to property lines and the fire resistance
ratings of the exposing walls may be made.
B.
An organic coating manufacturing operation shall not
be located in the same building with other occupancies. Operations
incidental to or in connection with organic coating manufacturing
shall not be classed as "other occupancies" for the purpose of this
provision.
C.
An organic coating manufacturing operation shall be
accessible from at least one side for the purpose of fire control.
A.
The storage, handling and use of flammable and combustible liquids shall be in accordance with Article VI, Flammable and Combustible Liquids.
B.
Tank storage for flammable and combustible liquids
inside of buildings shall be permitted only in storage areas at or
above grade which are detached from the processing area or cut off
from the processing area by noncombustible material having a fire
resistance rating of not less than two hours, and openings shall be
equipped with approved fire doors.
C.
Tank car and tank vehicle loading and unloading stations
for Class I liquids shall be separated from the processing areas,
other plant buildings, the nearest line of adjoining property that
may be built upon or public thoroughfares by a clear distance of not
less than 25 feet.
D.
Finished products that are flammable or combustible
liquids shall be stored outside of buildings, in a separate building
or in a separate room cut off from the processing area by a noncombustible
wall or partition having a fire resistance rating of not less than
two hours, and openings shall be equipped with approved fire doors.
E.
The nitrocellulose storage shall be in a separate
building or in a room cut off by noncombustible material having a
fire resistance rating of not less than two hours, and openings shall
be equipped with approved fire doors. The nitrocellulose storage shall
be used for no other purpose. Approved electrical wiring and equipment
shall be installed in such rooms or buildings.
F.
Nitrocellulose shall be stored only in closed containers.
Barrels shall be stored on end and, if tiered, not more than two high.
Barrels or other containers of nitrocellulose shall not be opened
in the main storage building but at the point of use or other location
set aside for the purpose.
A.
Buildings shall be of fire resistive or noncombustible
material without load-bearing walls and without basements or pits.
The first floor shall be at or above grade.
B.
Raw material and finished stock storage buildings
shall be limited to one story in height and either detached or cut
off from manufacturing buildings by noncombustible material having
a fire-resistance rating of not less than two hours, and openings
shall be equipped with approved fire doors.
C.
Stairway enclosures and structures housing elevators
shall be enclosed by noncombustible walls having a fire-resistance
rating of not less than two hours, and be equipped with approved fire
doors.
D.
Structures in which Class I liquids or finely divided
flammable solids are processed shall be provided with explosion venting.
E.
Enclosed buildings in which Class I liquids are processed
or handled shall be ventilated at a rate of not less than 1/2
cubic foot per minute per square foot of solid floor area.
F.
Heating in hazardous areas, if required, shall be
provided by indirect means. Ignition sources shall not be used within
the building.
A.
All piping, valves and fittings shall be designed
for the working pressures and structural stresses to which they may
be subjected. They shall be of steel or other material approved for
the service intended.
B.
The transfer of large quantities of flammable and
combustible liquids shall be through piping by means of pumps. The
use of compressed air as a transfer medium shall be prohibited.
C.
Before being placed in service, all piping shall be
free of leaks when tested to not less than 1 1/2 times the working
pressure or a minimum of not less than five psig at the highest point
in the system. Tests shall continue for a minimum of 30 minutes.
A.
The amount of nitrocellulose brought into the operating
area shall not exceed that required for a shift.
B.
Organic peroxides brought into the operating area
shall be in the original shipping container and shall not exceed the
quantity required for a shift. When in the operating area the peroxide
shall not be placed in locations exposed to ignition sources, heat
or mechanical shocks.
A.
Important manufacturing and storage buildings shall
be protected by an approved sprinkler system or an approved water
spray system.
B.
An adequate supply of portable fire extinguishers
suitable for flammable liquid fires shall be provided.
C.
Standpipe and hose shall be provided in important
operating buildings.
D.
A suitable fire alarm system shall be provided.
