As used in this article, the following term(s) shall have the meaning(s) indicated:
ORGANIC COATING
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.
B. 
This article shall not apply to:
(1) 
Processes manufacturing nonflammable or water thinned coatings; or
(2) 
Operations applying coating materials.
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:
Distances in Feet From Line of Adjoining Property That May Be Built Upon Public Thoroughfare
Fire Resistance
Rating of Exposing Wall
Less than 10
At least 4 hours
10 to 30
At least 3 hours
Over 30 but less than 50
At least 2 hours
(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.