Chapter 24 — FLAMMABLE FINISHES
Section 2408 — ORGANIC PEROXIDES AND DUAL-COMPONENT COATINGS
2025 California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) · 2025 edition · ingested 2026-07-07 · California
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2408.1 General. ¶
2408.1 General. Spraying operations involving the use of organic peroxides and other dual-component coatings shall be in accordance with the requirements of Section 2403 and Sections 2408.2 through 2408.5.
2408.2 Use of organic peroxide coatings. ¶
2408.2 Use of organic peroxide coatings. Spraying operations involving the use of organic peroxides and other dual-component coatings shall be conducted in approved sprinklered spray booths complying with Section 2404.5.3.
2408.3 Equipment. ¶
2408.3 Equipment. Spray guns and related handling equipment used with organic peroxides shall be of a type manufactured for such use. 2408.3.1 Pressure tanks. Separate pressure vessels and inserts specifically for the application shall be used for the resin and for the organic peroxide, and shall not be interchanged. Organic peroxide pressure tank inserts shall be constructed of stainless steel or polyethylene.
2408.4 Housekeeping, maintenance, storage and use of hazardous materials. ¶
2408.4 Housekeeping, maintenance, storage and use of hazardous materials. Housekeeping, maintenance, storage and use of hazardous materials shall be in accordance with Sections 2403.3 and 2403.4 and Sections 2408.4.1 through 2408.4.7. 2408.4.1 Contamination prevention. Organic peroxide initiators shall not be contaminated with foreign substances. 2408.4.2 Spilled material. Spilled organic peroxides shall be promptly removed and any residue thereof promptly eliminated. Spilled material absorbed by using a noncombustible absorbent shall be promptly disposed of in accordance with the…
2408.5 Sources of ignition. ¶
2408.5 Sources of ignition. Only nonsparking tools shall be used in areas where organic peroxides are stored, mixed or applied.