Section 3403

with the requirements of the California Building Code, as to construction, separation from other buildings or other portions of the same building, and protection.

room separated from the remainder of the building housing the tire rebuilding or tire recapping operations by a 1-hour fire barrier.

Exception: Buffing operations are not required to be separated where all of the following conditions are met:

1. Buffing operations are equipped with an approved continuous automatic water-spray system directed at the point of cutting action.

2. Buffing machines are connected to particle-collecting systems providing a minimum air movement of 1,500 cubic feet per minute (cfm) (0.71 m ³ /s) in volume and 4,500 feet per minute (fpm) (23 m/s) in-line velocity.

3. The collecting system shall discharge the rubber particles to an approved outdoor noncombustible or fire-resistant container that is emptied at frequent intervals to prevent overflow.

frequent intervals to prevent the accumulation of rubber particles.

booth where flammable or combustible solvents are applied, shall comply with Chapter 24.