This article shall apply to locations or areas where the following activities are regularly carried on:
A. 
The application of flammable or combustible paint, varnish, lacquer, stain or other flammable or combustible liquid applied as a spray in continuous or intermittent processes.
B. 
Dip-tank operations in which articles or materials are passed through contents of tanks, vats or containers of flammable or combustible liquids, including coating, finishing, treating and similar processes.
A. 
It shall be unlawful to operate a finishing shop, spray booth or dip tank without first having obtained a permit from the Fire Commissioner. Application for such permit shall be on a form supplied by the Fire Commissioner and shall be accompanied by a permit fee. No such permit or renewal shall be issued until the Fire Commissioner, after inspection, has been satisfied that all provisions of the New York Uniform Code and this chapter have been complied with.
B. 
Application for a permit shall be accompanied by plans and specifications showing all essential details and fire protection for safe operation.
Smoking shall be prohibited. Signs stating "No Smoking by Order of the Fire Commissioner," with letters of approved size, shall be conspicuously posted.
Conspicuous signs shall be posted in the vicinity of all spraying areas, dipping operations and paint-storage rooms, conveying the following warning:
NO WELDING
The use of welding or cutting equipment in or near this area is dangerous because of fire and explosion. Welding and cutting shall be done only under the supervision of the foreman in charge.