Electrical wiring, motors and fixtures in any dip tank vapor area shall comply with Title 14E for hazardous locations and with the specific provisions of this section.
(a) There shall be no open flames, spark- producing devices or heated surfaces having a temperature sufficient to ignite the vapors in any dip tank vapor area.
(b) Electric wiring and equipment in any dip tank vapor area shall be explosion-proof type approved for use in such hazardous locations. Such area shall be considered as Class I, Division 1 hazardous locations as defined in Section 14E-5-500.
(c) Unless specifically approved for locations containing both deposits of ignitable residues and explosive vapors, there shall be no such electrical equipment in the vicinity of dip tanks or associated drainboards or drying operations which are subject to splashing or dipping of dip tank liquids, except wiring in rigid conduit or in threaded boxes or fittings containing no taps, splices or terminal connections and except hereinafter specifically permitted in Sections 15-24-680 to 15-24-700 relating to electrostatic apparatus.
(d) In any floor space outside of the dip tank vapor area, but within 20 feet therefrom and not separated by fire separation complying with Section 15-24-730, there shall be no open flames or spark- producing devices. Such areas shall be considered as Class I, Division 2 hazardous locations as defined in Section 14E-5-500.
(Prior code § 129.1-68; Amend Coun. J. 9-6-17, p. 55278, Art. II, § 57)