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Chapter V — PUBLIC SAFETY AND PROTECTION›Article 7 — FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION (FIRE CODE)

Los Angeles Municipal Code § 57.2403 Protection of Operations

Los Angeles Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Los Angeles

Cite as: Los Angeles Municipal Code § 57.2403 · Text as of 2026-10-04

Section 2403 of the CFC is hereby adopted in its entirety with the following exceptions, modifications, and additions.

SEC. 57.2403.3.5.3. CLEANING SOLVENTS.

The use of flammable solvents for cleaning operations is prohibited. Solvents for cleaning operations shall have flash points above 100°F. All cleaning operations inside the spray booth shall be conducted with the ventilation system in operation.

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SEC. 57.2403.3.7. HANDLING OF CLASS I, II AND IIIA LIQUIDS.

Original closed containers, approved portable tanks, safety cans, or properly arranged and constructed piping systems shall be used for bringing Class I, II and IIIA liquids into the spray area. Open or glass containers are prohibited.

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SEC. 57.2403.4.5. REPAIR.

No person shall make any alterations or repairs thereon or thereto, nor permit them to be made, before any such rooms, booths or tunnels and all equipment, ducts and pipes in connection therewith have been thoroughly cleaned of residue and made gas and vapor free.

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