Bowling alleys shall conform to all other applicable
requirements of this chapter as well as the following provisions.
[Amended 12-5-1984 by L.L. No. 17-1984]
A permit shall be required for bowling pin refinishing
and bowling alley resurfacing operations involving the use and application
of flammable liquids or materials. Applications for such permit shall
be accompanied by an inspection and permit fee of $50. Each such permit
or renewal thereof shall expire on December 31 next following its
issuance and may be renewed for a period of one year from the date
of expiration after application therefor and payment of the permit
fee.
Resurfacing operations shall not be carried
on while the establishment is open for business. The Fire Inspector
shall be notified when bowling lanes are to be resurfaced. Proper
ventilation shall be provided. Heating, ventilation or cooling systems
employing recirculation 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 prohibited during the application of flammable
finishes and for one hour thereafter.
A.
Pin refinishing involving the application of flammable finishes shall be done only in a special room meeting the requirements of § 98-60; such room shall not be located below grade nor shall it have communication with any pits, wells, pockets or basements.
B.
Storage of flammable liquids in such 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.
