Chapter 29 — MANUFACTURE OF ORGANIC COATINGS
Section 2905
California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) · 2022 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · California
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2905.1 Design. Process structures shall be designed and¶
constructed in accordance with the California Building Code .
2905.2 Fire apparatus access. Fire apparatus access¶
complying with Section 503 shall be provided for the purpose of fire control to not less than one side of organic coating manufacturing operations.
2905.3 Drainage. Drainage facilities shall be provided in¶
accordance with Section 2903.10 where topographical conditions are such that flammable and combustible liquids are capable of flowing from the organic coating manufacturing operation so as to constitute a fire hazard to other premises.
2905.4 Explosion control. Explosion control shall be¶
provided in areas subject to potential deflagration hazards as indicated in NFPA 35. Explosion control shall be provided in accordance with Section 911.
2905.5 Ventilation. Enclosed structures in which Class I¶
liquids are processed or handled shall be ventilated at a rate of not less than 1 cubic foot per minute per square foot
[0.00508 m 3 /(s × m 2 )] of solid floor area. Ventilation shall be accomplished by exhaust fans that take suction at floor levels and discharge to a safe location outside the structure. Noncontaminated intake air shall be introduced in such a manner that all portions of solid floor areas are provided with continuous uniformly distributed air movement.
2905.6 Heating. Heating provided in hazardous areas shall¶
be by indirect means. Ignition sources such as open flames or electrical heating elements, except as provided for in Section 2904, shall not be permitted within the structure.
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