Automobile tire rebuilding plants shall conform
to all other applicable requirements of this chapter as well as to
the following provisions.
A permit shall be obtained from the Chief Fire
Marshal to conduct or maintain any tire recapping or rebuilding plant.
A.
Tire rebuilding plants shall have all floor openings
such as stairs and elevators enclosed in an approved manner.
B.
Tire rebuilding plants in buildings of wood-frame
construction shall be separated from other portions of the building
by construction having a fire-resistance rating of not less than two
hours.
No part of any building in which is located
a tire rebuilding plant shall be used for residence occupancy.
Buffing machines shall be located in a room
separated from the remainder of the plant by construction having a
fire-resistance rating of not less than one hour, with each door opening
protected by an approved self-closing door. Each machine shall be
connected to an ample dust-collecting system discharging to a suitable
container which shall be cleaned at frequent intervals.
Each room where rubber cement is used or mixed
or flammable solvents are applied shall be equipped with effective
mechanical or natural ventilation.
