NOTE - THE NOTED DISAPPROVED ITEMS MAY NOT CONSTITUTE A COMPLETE LIST OF VIOLATIONS. THE DESIGNER IS TO CONDUCT A COMPLETE RE-REVIEW OF THE PLANS FOR ADDITIONAL VIOLATIONS OF THE STANDARD COMMENTS AND INCORRECT INFORMATION PRIOR TO RESUBMITTING. System plans must be picked up within 30 days. All system plans left longer than 30 days will be discarded as abandoned.
MUNOZ/WRIGHT WAREHOUSE
03725 INTERPARK DR
| Review Date | Status | Comment(s) |
| 10/14/2009 |
FYI | This project is: Terry's Auto Works, LLC, 3725 Interpark Drive, Suite D, COS, CO, Installation of one paint booth to an existing auto shop. REVIEW #2
ATTENTION: See our web site for our latest plan review comments for your job at:
www.springsgov.com - go to "City Agencies" (tab on the teal bar to get a drop box) - click on - "Fire Department" - (Using the links down the left side of the page), click on - "Web Guide." Once you're into the Web Guide, click on "Plan Review Status" This will also give you access to numerous other items that may assist you in your future project design work.
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| Attention | ADDITIONAL FEES: This is our 2nd review of these plans. Any and all future plan submittals for this specific permit will have additional plan review fees charged to the project, as per the CSFD fee schedule. |
| Attention | SURVEY - PLEASE TAKE TIME TO COMPLETE.
In an effort to ensure you, the customer, continually receives the highest possible level of customer service, please take a few moments to complete this short (9 question) survey. The survey is in regards to the interactions you may have had with Fire Protection Engineer, Steven "Smitty" Smith, during the plan review process. If you did not work with Steve, please disregard this request.
To access the survey, please go to the following link:
http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/?p=WEB229PWNNV6YP
Thank you in advance for providing your valuable feedback. |
| Disapproved | FF - {VENTILATION OF SPRAY BOOTHS AND SPRAY AREAS} - (PART 3)
PRODUCT-CONVEYING SYSTEM INTAKE - The mechanical ventilation system shall have air intake ducts extended to pick up flammable vapor within 6 inches of the floor.
DUCT BENDS - Exhaust ducts shall not include individualbends exceeding 45 degrees measured from the center line of the duct. Bends, turns and elbows in ducts and pipes shall be constructed in a manner which does not reduce the cross-sectional area of the duct or pipe.
CLEANOUTS - Cleanout openings shall be provided at intervals which allow thorough cleaning of ducts. Cleanout openings in ducts and pipes shall be equipped with tightfitting sliding or hinged doors constructed of metal which is equal to or greater than the thickness of the duct or pipe. Such doors shall be equipped
with a substantial latch to hold the door tightly closed.
INTERLOCKS - The spray mechanism shall not be able to function without the ventilation system on and the booth doors closed.
****Plan sheets DO NOT indicate the following VENTILATION OF SPRAY BOOTHS REQUIREMENTS:
* Duct Material and Termination Points
* System Intake
* Duct Bends
* Cleanouts
* Interlocks
ATTENTION: It is not indicated on plans that the items listed above are met. RESUBMIT PLANS ADDRESSING THE LISTED ITEMS AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE 2003 IFC AS DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE COMMENTS.
*** PPRBD Mechanical Department shall review and approve construction plans for ventilation requirements prior to review by CSFD Hazardous Materials plan review. |
| Disapproved | FF - SPRAY FLAMMABLE FINISH - GENERAL - For permits for spraying or dipping operations utilizing flammable or combustible liquids, or the application of combustible powders regulated by 2003 IFC Chapter 15.
This Plan submittal does not include permit application for this spray booth.
****ATTENTION****** Submit a FLAMMABLE FINISH SPRAY APPLICATION - HP 25, permit application for the installation of this spray paint booth.
The Installation Contractor is required to submit for, and receive a separate permit (Permit HP 25) for the installation of any new flammable finish, spray application process/equipment/appliance. This permit must be obtained prior to installation. Applications for Flammable Finish permits can be obtained from the CSFD Office of the Fire Marshal, 375 Printers Parkway.
Submittals for new flammable finish permits shall include, but not limited to, 2 sets of 8-1/2" x 11" size drawings, one set full size engineer stamped drawings (construction set), dimensioned to scale site plan that shows the location of the finish/spray operation(s), scope of work, booth or appliance detailed construction specifications and installation design, fans, exhaust, ducting, ventilation systems and velocities, filtration, electrical design, site or facility layout, a declaration of materials and/or a Hazardous Materials Management Plan with chemical inventory attached, code compliance with IFC 2003 Chapters 15, 27, and 34, manufacturer's cut sheets that show the construction/material of the appliance or equipment, Flammable and combustible liquid storage and use shall also comply with the National Fire Protection (NFPA) Standard 30 and Flammable Finishes shall comply with NFPA Standard 33.
ATTENTION:
Permit application shall accompany construction plan set. |
| FYI | RESUBMITTED: The following previously disapproved items have been addressed as follows:
1- PLANNING/ZONING APPROVAL: Planning/zoning has approved the paint spray booth use. This is under application AR DP 99-642-A2MN09 with an approval date of 10/13/09 by Beth A. Diana. This plan is attached to the construction plans. ITEM RESOLVED.
2- SPRAY FLAMMABLE FINISH: RBD's electrical department has approved the electrical plans for this. Dated 10/7/09. ITEM RESOLVED.
3- SOURCES OF IGNITION: RBD's electrical department has approved the electrical plans for this. Dated 10/7/09. ITEM RESOLVED.
4- VENTILATION OF SPRAY BOOTHS/AREAS: RBD's mechanical department has NOT signed off on the plans as of this review. This item is still disapproved. DISAPPROVED.
5- PERMIT APPLICATION: A permit application was NOT provided with this resubmittal. This item is still disapproved. DISAPPROVED. |
| 5/22/2008 |
FYI | This project is Terry's Auto Works, LLC, 3725 Interpark Drive, Suite D, COS, CO, Installation of one paint booth to an existing auto shop.
ATTENTION: See our web site for our latest plan review comments for your job at:
www.springsgov.com - go to "City Agencies" (tab on the teal bar to get a drop box) - click on - "Fire Department" - (Using the links down the left side of the page), click on - "Web Guide." Once you're into the Web Guide, click on "Plan Review Status" This will also give you access to numerous other items that may assist you in your future project design work.
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| FYI | SPRAY BOOTH SPECIFICATIONS
PLAN SHEET 3 OF 3 DECLARES:
MODEL/TYPE: "STANDARD"; Dry type spray booth with arrestor exhaust
CROSS FLOW-1000
Outside: 13.0' W x 9' 10"H x 23'.1"L
Materials of construction: non combustible 18" gauge galv. sheet steel
Windows: 1/4" tempered glass; sealed for vapor proof seal.
Light fixtures: Enclosed 24" x 48" florescent layin, UL approved, mounted behind
tempered glass window. (6 fixtures)
Personnel Door: NOT DECLARED (30" x 80" Fire code required)
Observation window,
Manufactured in compliance with NFPA 33, OSHA, AND NEC guidelines (per spec)
Exhaust fan 24" dia, 3hp, 9,332 cfm @ 0.5" SP, UL listed, non sparking blade driven by belts, enclosed in a motor duct and designed for paint booth service. Motor is outside of the duct area;
AIR VELOCITY OVER FACE OF BOOTH: MIN. 100 LFPM
Intake filters: NOT DECLARED
Exhaust filters: NOT DECLARED
Powder Bag Filters: NOT DECLARED
Powder Pre filters:
Door Interlock: NOT DECLARED
Note: Makeup air is interlocked with Garage Door to stay open during spraying operation
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| Disapproved | ATTENTION
Planning Dept. states that an auto shop and paint booth are not allowed activities for the current zoning.
Develepment plan amendment applicaiton is required and approval is needed in order to house these activities.
Also, the Mechanical and Electrical Departments of the Pikes Peak Regional Building Dept. have not reviewed these plans at this time.
ATTENTION
**** CSFD Hazardous Materials Plan Review approval is pending approval of Development Plan and the PPRBD mechanical and electrical review and approvals.
***** RESUBMIT Paint Booth plans to the CSFD following review and approval from these agencies/departments. Approvals from these departments is required PRIOR to submittal for permit and plan review through CSFD Hazardous Materials.
**** Prior to resubmittal of Plans, review these comments to ensure compliance. Resubmit plans with written corrections and declaration that booth and operations are compliant.
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| Attention | FF- FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
GENERAL - Spray booths and spraying rooms shall be protected by approved automatic fire-extinguishing systems. Such systems shall be extended to protect exhaust plenums, exhaust ducts and both sides of dry filters when such filters are used. For installation of automatic sprinklers in ducts, see the Mechani-
cal Code.
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS - Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided for spraying areas in accordance with the requirements of the 2003 IFC.
ATTENTION: PLAN SHEET 2 OF 3 DECLARES FIXED SUPPRESSION SYSTEM FOR THIS SPRAY BOOTH WILL BE PROVIDED THROUGH ACME. NO FURTHER DETAILS WERE PROVIDED.
SUBMIT ALL SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND ALARM PLANS TO MS. DEE WITHEE, CSFD, SYSTEMS PLAN REVIEWER. MS. WITHEE'S CONTACT INFO: 385-7361.
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| Disapproved | FF - SPRAY FLAMMABLE FINISH - GENERAL - For permits for spraying or dipping operations utilizing flammable or combustible liquids, or the application of combustible powders regulated by 2003 IFC Chapter 15.
This Plan submittal does not include permit application for this spray booth.
****ATTENTION****** Submit a FLAMMABLE FINISH SPRAY APPLICATION - HP 25, permit application for the installation of this spray paint booth.
The Installation Contractor is required to submit for, and receive a separate permit (Permit HP 25) for the installation of any new flammable finish, spray application process/equipment/appliance. This permit must be obtained prior to installation. Applications for Flammable Finish permits can be obtained from the CSFD Office of the Fire Marshal, 375 Printers Parkway.
Submittals for new flammable finish permits shall include, but not limited to, 2 sets of 8-1/2" x 11" size drawings, one set full size engineer stamped drawings (construction set), dimensioned to scale site plan that shows the location of the finish/spray operation(s), scope of work, booth or appliance detailed construction specifications and installation design, fans, exhaust, ducting, ventilation systems and velocities, filtration, electrical design, site or facility layout, a declaration of materials and/or a Hazardous Materials Management Plan with chemical inventory attached, code compliance with IFC 2003 Chapters 15, 27, and 34, manufacturer's cut sheets that show the construction/material of the appliance or equipment, Flammable and combustible liquid storage and use shall also comply with the National Fire Protection (NFPA) Standard 30 and Flammable Finishes shall comply with NFPA Standard 33.
ATTENTION:
Permit application shall accompany construction plan set. |
| Disapproved | FF - SPRAY FLAMMABLE FINISH - GENERAL - Electrical Wiring and Equipment. Electrical wiring and equipment shall be in accordance with 2003 IFC Chapter 15 and the Electrical Code.
*** Electrical Department has not reviewed these plans at this time. CSFD Hazardous Materials Plan approval is pending Electrical Dept. review and approval. |
| Disapproved | FF - SOURCES OF IGNITION - ADJACENT TO SPRAY AREAS and VAPOR SPACES (See 03 IFC Section 1503)
Electrical wiring/equipment outside of, but within 5 feet horizontally and 3 feet vertically of openings in spray booths or rooms shall be Class I, Division II or Class II, Division II
Plan sheets have not been reviewed by the PPRBD Electrical Dept. at this time.
Electrical Department shall review and approve prior to CSFD review.
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| Disapproved | FF - {VENTILATION OF SPRAY BOOTHS AND SPRAY AREAS} - (PART 3)
PRODUCT-CONVEYING SYSTEM INTAKE - The mechanical ventilation system shall have air intake ducts extended to pick up flammable vapor within 6 inches of the floor.
DUCT BENDS - Exhaust ducts shall not include individualbends exceeding 45 degrees measured from the center line of the duct. Bends, turns and elbows in ducts and pipes shall be constructed in a manner which does not reduce the cross-sectional area of the duct or pipe.
CLEANOUTS - Cleanout openings shall be provided at intervals which allow thorough cleaning of ducts. Cleanout openings in ducts and pipes shall be equipped with tightfitting sliding or hinged doors constructed of metal which is equal to or greater than the thickness of the duct or pipe. Such doors shall be equipped
with a substantial latch to hold the door tightly closed.
INTERLOCKS - The spray mechanism shall not be able to function without the ventilation system on and the booth doors closed.
****Plan sheets DO NOT indicate the following VENTILATION OF SPRAY BOOTHS REQUIREMENTS:
* Duct Material and Termination Points
* System Intake
* Duct Bends
* Cleanouts
* Interlocks
ATTENTION: It is not indicated on plans that the items listed above are met. RESUBMIT PLANS ADDRESSING THE LISTED ITEMS AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE 2003 IFC AS DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE COMMENTS.
*** PPRBD Mechanical Department shall review and approve construction plans for ventilation requirements prior to review by CSFD Hazardous Materials plan review. |
| Attention | ***FF - {SPRAY BOOTHS- NORMAL} - (PART I) Spray booths shall be substantially constructed of steel not less than 0.044 inch (18 gage) in thickness or other approved noncombustible material.
The AGGREGATE AREA of spray booths in a building shall not exceed the lesser of 10 percent of the area of any floor of a building (XXXXX Sqft total x .10 = 1,250 sqft) or the basic area allowed for a Group H2 Occupancy without area increases, (7000 Sqft) as set forth in the Building Code (Table 503). The area of any individual spray booth in a building shall not exceed the lesser of the aggregate size limit or 1,500 square feet.
EXCEPTION: One individual booth not exceeding 500 square feet.
*** Total aggregate of building is XXXX sq ft (multiple tenants) provide calculations and square footage
Unit D: PROVIDE SQUARE FOOTAGE OF UNIT D
*The allowable aggregate area of spray booths in th is XXXX Sqft.
Spray Booth Dimension Outside:
INTERIOR SURFACES of spray booths shall be smooth and continuous without edges and otherwise designed to prevent pocketing of residue, to allow free passage of exhaust air from all parts of the interior and to facilitate washing and cleaning without injury.
FLOORS of spray booths shall be of noncombustible material or shall be covered with a noncombustible, non-sparking material of such character to facilitate safe cleaning and removal of residue. |
| FYI | (PAINT BOOTH) MAKE-UP AND EXHAUST AIR:
Air make-up systems and spray area exhaust systems shall remain functioning during any fire alarm condition.
Exception: Where the type of automatic fire protection system requires air shut down
Exception: Powder-coating systems.
(NFPA 33:9.3) |
| FYI | (PAINT BOOTH) AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS:
Sprinklers shalla be permittd to be covered by cellophane bags having a thickness of 0.08mm (0.003 in) or less or by thin paper bags.
These coverings shall be replaced frequently so that heavy deposits of residue do not accumulate.
(NFPA 33:9.4.7.1) |
| FYI | (PAINT BOOTH) ELECTROSTATIC SPRAY APPLICATION:
Automated liquid electrostatic spray application equipment shall be further protected by listed optical flame detection, and shall accomplish all of the following:
a. Activate a local alarm
b. Transmit an alarm to fire alarm system if provided
c. Shut down coating material delivery system
d. Shut down all spray application systems
e. Stop any conveyors into/out of spray area
f. Disconnect power to the high voltage elements in the spray area and de-energize the system.
(NFPA 33:9.8) |
| FYI | (PAINT BOOTH) POWDER COATING:
Automated powder application equipment shall be further protected by listed optical flame detection, and shall accomplish all of the following:
a. Stop any conveyors into/out of the spray area.
b. Shut off Ventilation
c. Shut off application, transfer and powder collection equipment
d. Close segregation dampers in associated ductwork
e. Disconnect power to the high voltage elements in the spray area and de-energize the system.
(NFPA 33:9.7) |
| FYI | (PAINT BOOTH) DRY CHEMICAL FUEL SHUT-OFF:
Where systems protect hazards that are normally heated, the power or fuel supply to heaters shall be shut off automatically upon actuation of the extinguishing systems.
Where systems protected hazards that have flowing flammable or combustible fluids or gases, the system shall be provided with automatic means to ensure shuroff of power and fuel valves upon operation of the extinguishing systems.
All shutoff systems shall require manual resetting.
(NFPA 17:5.5.1-2) |
| FYI | Labeling - An NFPA 704 compliant Hazard Placard is required for each pedestrian entry door rooms containing hazardous materials in excess of the exempt amounts (this door could be interior or exterior) and all such doors shall be included. The minimum size of the Hazard Placard shall be 15" by 15". This requirement is subject to verification at the time of the Hazardous materials Inspection prior to signing the Fire Final. |
| FYI | (PAINT BOOTH) DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, CLEAN AGENT:
The system shall be capable of discharging its contents into the entire protected area simultaneously.
(NFPA 33:9.5) |
| Attention | NOTE TO FIRE INSPECTOR: Prior to scheduling the Fire Final please contact the Hazardous Materials Inspector to arrange a Hazardous Materials Inspection prior to final signature being provided. |
| I | Equipment, machinery, and required detection and alarm systems associated with the use, storage, or handling of hazardous materials shall be listed or approved. This requirement is subject to verification at the time of the Hazardous materials Inspection prior to signing the Fire Final. |
| FYI | FF - SPRAY FLAMMABLE FINISH - GENERAL - Smoking shall be prohibited in spray-finish-ing areas and in the vicinity of dip tanks. NO SMOKING signs with lettering of approved size shall be conspicuously posted in such areas. |
| FYI | FF - SPRAY FLAMMABLE FINISH - GENERAL - Storage, Use and Handling of Flammable and Combustible Liquids. The storage, use and handling of flammable and combustible liquids shall be in accordance with 2003 IFC Chapters 15, 27 and 34. |
| FYI | FF - SPRAY FINISH - GENERAL - Location of Spray-finishing Operations. When conducted in buildings used for assembly, educational, institutional or residential occupancies, spray-finishing operations shall be located in a spraying room protected with an approved automatic sprinkler system and separated vertically and horizontally from other areas in accordance with the Building Code. In other occupancies, spray-finishing operations shall be conducted in a spray booth, spraying area or spraying room approved for such use. Limited spraying areas for touch-up or spot painting may be approved, provided they meet the requirements of 2003 IFC Chapter 15. |
| FYI | FF - {SPRAY BOOTHS - NORMAL} - (PART 2)
SEPARATION between spray booths shall be not less than 3 feet, by a wall or partition, or by a greater distance as required by the chief.
CLEAR SPACE around all portions of spray booths shall be readily available for cleaning, and a clear space of not less than 3 feet shall be kept free of storage or combustible materials in accordance with 2003 IFC 1504.1.2.5 (also see Exceptions to this section).
LIGHT FIXTURES in spray booths are to be fixed lighting units which transmit light into the spray booth
through heat-treated or hammered wire glass shall be used. Glass panels shall be arranged to minimize breakage and so that normal accumulation of residue on the exposed surface of a panel will not
be raised to a dangerous temperature by heat from the source of illumination.
EXIT DOORS from premanufactured paint spray booths shall not be less than 2 feet 6 inches by 6 feet 8 inches.
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| FYI | FF - SPRAY BOOTHS - USING DRY FILTERS
GENERAL - Spray booths using dry filters and dry filter rolls and the use and handling of such filters shall be in accordance with the fire code.
MAINTAINING AIR VELOCITY in a spray booth equipped with a filter roll which is automatically advanced when the air velocity is reduced to less than 100 lineal feet per minute shall be arranged to cause shut down of spraying operations if the filter roll fails to automatically advance. Visible gages or audible alarm devices shall be installed to indicate that the required air velocity is maintained in accordance with fire code.
FILTER DISPOSAL- all dirty filters shall be immediately removed to a safe, well-detached location or placed in a water-filled metal container and disposed of at the close of each day's operation.
FILTER OBSTRUCTION - insure all articles being sprayed shall be positioned in a spray booth in a manner which does not obstruct collection of overspray.
SPONTANIOUS IGNITION - spray booths using dry filters shall not be used for spraying materials which are known to be highly susceptible to spontaneous heating and ignition. Filters shall be changed prior to spraying materials which could react with other materials previously collected. Examples of potentially reactive combinations include lacquer when combined with varnishes, stains or primers.
FILTER MATERIAL - clean filters shall be noncombustible or of an approved type. |
| FYI | FF - SOURCES OF IGNITION - GENERAL - Open-flame and spark-producing equipment shall not be located in spraying areas and shall not be located with-in 20 feet of spraying areas unless separated by a partition. EXCEPTION: Equipment allowed by the fire code.
HOT SURFACES - Space-heating appliances, steam pipes and hot surfaces shall not be located in spraying areas where deposits of combustible residues could readily accumulate.
ELECTRICAL WIRING AND EQUIPMENT
Areas subject to overspray deposits: Electrical equipment near spraying areas located such that deposits of combustible residues could readily accumulate thereon shall be specifically approved for locations containing deposits of readily ignitable residue and explosive vapors. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Wiring in rigid conduit, boxes or fittings not containing taps, splices or terminal connections. 2. Equipment allowed by the Fire Code
Areas NOT subject to overspray deposits. Electrical wiring and equipment not subject to deposits of combustible residues but located in a spraying area shall be of an explosion-proof type approved for use in a Class I, Division 1 hazardous location in accordance with the Electrical Code. Electrical wiring, motors and other equipment located outside of, but within 20 feet of, a spraying area and not separated from the spraying area by partitions shall not produce sparks under normal operating conditions. Electric lamps in such areas shall be totally enclosed to prevent the falling of hot particles and shall be protected from physical damage by suitable guards or by location. Such areas shall be considered a Class I, Division 2 hazardous location in accordance with the Electrical Code.
PORTABLE ELECTRICAL LAMPS - shall not be used in spraying areas during spraying operations. Lamps, if used during cleaning or repair operations shall be of a type approved for hazardous locations.
GROUNDING Metal parts of spray booths must meet the requitrements of the Electrical Code. |
| FYI | FF - SOURCES OF IGNITION - INSIDE SPRAY AREAS and VAPOR SPACES (See 03 IFC Section 1503)
Electrical wiring/equipment shall be of explosion proof type approved for use in such locations. Such areas will be considered to be Class I, Division I (or) Class II, Division I in accord with the current Electrical Code.
Electrical equipment inside spraying areas subject to accumulation of deposits of combustible/ignitable residues and exposure to explosive vapors shall be specifically approved for such use in accord with the current Electrical Code. Exceptions: 1. Wiring in rigid conduit, 2. boxes not containing taps, splices or terminal connections, 3. Equipment as allowed by Sections 1504, 1506 & Chapter 21 of the 03 IFC.
FF- SOURCES OF IGNITION - AREAS ADJACENT TO SPRAY BOOTHS (See 03 IFC Section 1503)
Electrical wiring/equipment outside of, but within 5 feet horizontally and 3 feet vertically of openings in spray booths or rooms shall be Class I, Division II or Class II, Division II
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| Attention | FF - {VENTILATION OF SPRAY BOOTHS AND SPRAY AREAS} (PART 1)
GENERAL - Spraying areas shall be provided with mechanical ventilation adequate to prevent the dangerous accumulation of vapors. Mechanical ventilation shall be kept in operation at all times while spraying operations are being conducted and for a sufficient time thereafter to allow vapors from drying coated articles and finishing material residue to be exhausted. Spraying equipment shall be interlocked with the ventilation of the spraying area such that spraying operations cannot be conducted unless the ventilation system is in operation. Air exhausted from spraying operations shall not be recirculated.
AIR VELOCITY - Ventilation systems shall be designed, installed and maintained such that the average air velocity over the open face of the booth, or booth cross section in the direction of airflow during spraying operations, shall not be less than 100 lineal feet per minute.
INDEPENDENT DUCTS - Each spray booth shall have an independent exhaust duct system discharging to the building's exterior. EXCEPTION: Multiple cabinet spray booths having a combined
frontal area of 18 square feet or less are allowed to have a common exhaust when identical spray-finishing material is used in each booth. If more than one fan serves one booth, fans shall be interconnected such that all fans operate simultaneously.
FAN MOTORS AND BELTS - Electric motors driving exhaust fans shall not be placed inside booths or ducts. Fan rotating elements shall be nonferrous or nonsparking or casings shall consist
of or be lined with such material. Belts shall not enter ducts or booths unless belts and pulleys
within a duct or booth are tightly enclosed.
***See SPRAY BOOTH SPECIFICATIONS SECTION. |
| I | FF - {VENTILATION OF SPRAY BOOTHS AND SPRAY AREAS} - (PART 2)
DUCT MATERIAL AND TERMINATION POINT- Exhaust ducts shall be constructed of steel having a thickness in accordance with the Fire Code. The termination point for exhaust ducts discharging to the
atmosphere shall not be less than the following: 1. Ducts conveying explosive or flammable vapors, fumes or
dusts: 30 feet from property line; 10 feet from openings into the building; 6 feet from exterior walls or roofs; 30 feet from combustible walls or openings into the building which are in the direction of the exhaust dis-
charge; 10 feet above adjoining grade. 2. Other product-conveying outlets: 10 feet from property line; 3 feet from exterior wall or roof; 10 feet from openings into the building; 10 feet above adjoining grade. 3. Environmental air duct exhaust: 3 feet from property line; 3 feet from openings into the building
CLEARANCES BETWEEN DUCTS AND COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION
GENERAL. Exhaust ducts shall have a clearance from combustible construction or material of not less than 18 inches unless protection of exposed surfaces is provided in accordance with the Fire Code.
PROTECTED COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION - When combustible construction is provided with the following protection applied to all surfaces within 18 inches of the exhaust duct, clearances shall not be less than those indicated:
1) 0.013-inch (28 gage) sheet metal on 1/4-inch insulating millboard .......12 inches.
2) 0.013-inch (28 gage) sheet metal on 1/8-inch insulating millboard spaced out 1 inch on noncombustible spacers .........9 inches
3) 0.027-inch (22 gage) sheet metal on 1-inch rockwool batts reinforced with wire mesh or the equivalent ......... 3 inches
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| FYI | FF - STORAGE, USE, AND HANDLING OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
GENERAL - The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids shall be in accordance with the 2003 IFC.
STORAGE - Where the quantity of liquid in 5-gallon and smaller containers, other than original sealed containers, exceeds a total of 10 gallons, such liquids shall be stored in a storage cabinet, liquid storage room or a room or building for using, dispensing and mixing liquids in quantities exceeding exempt amounts. See Fire Code. Open containers and glass containers shall not be used.
HANDLING - Original closed containers, approved portable tanks, approved safety cans or a properly arranged system of piping shall be used for bringing flammable or combustible liquids into spray-finishing areas.
USE - Containers supplying spray nozzles shall be of a closed type or provided with metal covers which are kept closed. Containers not resting on floors shall be on noncombustible supports or suspended by wire cables. Containers supplying spray nozzles by gravity flow shall not exceed 10 gallons capacity.
VALVES - Containers and piping to which a hose or flexible connection is attached shall be provided with a shutoff valve at the connection. Such valves shall be kept shut when hoses are not in use.
IGNITION SOURCES - Heaters shall not be located in spray booths or other locations subject to accumulation of deposits or combustible residue
PUMPED LIQUID SUPPLIES - If flammable or combustible liquids are supplied to spray nozzles by positive displacement pumps, pump discharge lines shall be provided with an approved relief valve discharging to pump suction or a safe detached location.
LIQUID TRANSFER - When a flammable mixture is transferred from one portable container to another, a bond shall be provided between the two containers. At least one container shall be grounded. Piping systems for Class I and Class II liquids shall be permanently grounded. |
| FYI | FF - {OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE} - (PART 1)
GENERAL - Spraying areas shall be kept free from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues, as practical, with cleaning conducted daily if necessary.
TOOLS - Scrapers, spuds or other tools used for cleaning purposes shall be constructed of nonsparking materials.
RESIDUE - Residues removed during cleaning and debris contaminated with residue shall be immediately removed from premises and properly disposed of.
USE OF SOLVENTS - Class I liquids.
GENERAL - Class I liquids used as solvents shall be used in spray gun and equipment cleaning machines which have been listed and approved for such purpose or shall be used in spray booths or spraying rooms in accordance with the Fire Code.
LISTED DEVICES - Spray gun and equipment cleaning machines shall be located in areas not open to the public and shall be separated from ignition sources in accordance with their listings or by a distance of 3 feet, whichever is greater. The quantity of solvent used in a machine shall not exceed the design capacity of the machine. Within spray booths and spraying rooms. When solvents are used for cleaning spray nozzles and auxiliary equipment, the ventilating equipment shall be operated during cleaning. |
| FYI | FF - {OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE} - (PART 2)
WITHIN SPRAY BOOTHS AND SPRAYING ROOMS - When solvents are used for cleaning spray nozzles and auxiliary equipment, the ventilating equipment shall be operated during cleaning.
CLASS II AND III LIQUIDS - Solvents used outside of spray booths, spraying rooms or listed and approved spray gun and equipment cleaning machines shall be restricted to Class II and Class III liquids.
ALTERNATE USE OF MATERIALS - Spray booths shall not be alternately used with different types of coating materials where the combination of the materials could be conducive to spontaneous ignition, unless all deposits of the first-used material are removed from the booth and exhaust ducts prior to spraying with the
second material.
WASTE RECEPTACLES - Approved metal waste cans shall be provided for rags and waste impregnated with finishing materials. Rags and waste impregnated with finishing materials shall be deposited in such waste cans immediately after use. The contents of waste cans shall be properly disposed of at least once daily and at the end of each shift. |
| FYI | FF - {DRYING APPARATUS} - (PART 1)
GENERAL - Drying apparatus shall be in accordance with the Fire Code.
SPRAY BOOTHS AND SPRAYING ROOMS
GENERAL - Spray booths and spraying rooms shall not be alternately used for the purpose of drying by arrangements which could cause a material increase in the surface temperature of the spray booth or spraying room unless in accordance with the Fire Code.
DRYING OPERATIONS
GENERAL - Spray booths and spraying rooms used for spraying operations with drying conducted therein using drying apparatus shall be in accordance withThe Fire Code
DRYING APPARATUS - Drying apparatus used in spraying rooms shall be of the portable infrared type. Drying apparatus used in spray booths shall be of the portable infrared type, or if other types of drying apparatus are used, the spray booth, including drying apparatus, shall be listed and approved for use with flammable vapors and combustible residues and shall be provided with explosion control.
SPRAYING PROCEDURES - The spraying procedure shall use low-volume spray application.
HOUSEKEEPING - The interior of the spray booth or spraying room shall be kept free of overspray deposits. |
| FYI | FF - {DRYING APPARATUS} - (PART 2)
INTERLOCKS - The spraying apparatus, drying apparatus and ventilating system for the spray booth or spraying room shall be equipped with suitable interlocks arranged to: 1. Prevent operation of spraying apparatus while drying operations are in progress, 2. Purge spray vapors from the spray booth or spraying room for a period of not less than three minutes before drying apparatus can be operated, 3. Have the ventilating system maintain a safe atmosphere within the spray booth or spraying room during the drying process and automatically shut off drying apparatus in the event of a failure of the ventilating system, and 4. Automatically shut off the drying apparatus if the air temperature within the booth exceeds 160 F when other than portable infrared drying apparatus is used.
PORTABLE INFRARED APPARATUS - When portable infrared drying apparatus is used, electrical wiring and portable infrared drying equipment shall comply with Article 45 and the Electrical Code. Electrical equipment located within 18 inches of floor level shall be approved for Class I, Division 2 hazardous locations. Metallic parts of drying apparatus shall be properly electrically bonded and grounded. During spraying operations, portable drying apparatus and electrical connections and wiring thereto shall not be located with-
in spray booths, spraying rooms or other areas where spray residue could be deposited thereon.
SPRAYING AREAS - Drying or baking units using a heating system having open flames or which could produce sparks shall not be installed in a spraying area. When such units are installed adjacent to a spraying area, they shall be equipped with an interlocked ventilating system arranged to: 1) Thoroughly ventilate the drying space before the heating system can be started, 2) Maintain a safe atmosphere at any source of ignition, and 3) Automatically shut down the heating system in the event of a failure of the ventilating system. |
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