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Kettles, vats, saturators and other vessels used in manufacturing processes and which have a capacity of more than five gallons of flammable liquids shall not be located within five feet of combustible material, nor within five feet of any exit. All combustible floors within ten feet of such containers shall be protected with a noncombustible covering. All kettles and other open containers shall be provided with substantial covers arranged to close automatically by heat-actuated devices, or shall be provided with equipment to flood such tank with standard foam-solution fire extinguisher, or a standard dry-powder fire extinguisher, or an approved carbon dioxide extinguisher as defined in Article II of Chapter 15-16 of this Code.
(Prior code § 129.1-44)