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(a) Storage cabinets for the storage of pyroxylin plastic in process of manufacture shall be vented and shall conform to the requirements specified in Section 3129.43(d). Cabinets having a capacity in excess of two hundred fifty (250) pounds of such products shall be divided into at least two distinct compartments, each compartment provided with an independent door and vent. The separating partition shall be practically air- tight.
(b) Cabinet vents shall have an area of not less than thirty-six (36) square inches for each two hundred fifty (250) pounds capacity and shall conform to Section 385.54(b)(6).
(c) Cabinets holding over fifty (50) pounds of pyroxylin products shall be equipped with at least one (1) automatic sprinkler for each two hundred fifty (250) pounds capacity or fraction thereof. If divided into two (2) or more compartments, each compartment shall have a least one (1) automatic sprinkler head.
(Ord. No. 991-49. Passed 6-27-49, eff. 6-27-49)
Whenever in the process of manufacturing pyroxylin plastic products, saws, abrasives or cutting tools are used which are likely to heat the material to the ignition point, a jet of water shall be continuously played upon the surface so heated.
(Ord. No. 991-49. Passed 6-27-49, eff. 6-27-49)
(a) Except as otherwise permitted in specific instances by the Fire Chief, all scrap cuttings and shaving, sawdust and other refuse material resulting from the manufacture of pyroxylin plastic products shall be collected at frequent intervals and placed in an incombustible receptacle in which it shall be kept continuously immersed in water until removal from the premises.
(b) All refuse material shall be promptly removed from the premises, and not more than three hundred fifty (350) pounds of such material shall be on the premises at any one time.
(Ord. No. 991-49. Passed 6-27-49, eff. 6-27-49)
(a) Any flammable liquid stored upon the premises for use in connection with manufacturing pyroxylin plastic products shall be stored in conformity with the provisions of this Fire Prevention Code governing flammable liquids and in conformity with this section. The storage of flammable liquids shall be isolated from the storage of pyroxylin plastic.
(b) Flammable liquids stored or kept inside a building shall not exceed twenty-five (25) gallons within one (1) fire area stored either in safety cans, sealed containers or approved metal cabinets, except that quantities in excess of that amount may be stored in fire resistive rooms for the storing or handling of hazardous substances constructed as specified in Section 3129.43(c).
(c) Cementing of sheets and other extensive cementing processes, where considerable quantities of flammable cement are used, and dipping and spraying in, or with, flammable liquid shall be done in well ventilated rooms devoted exclusively to such work and separated from the remainder of the building by vapor- tight walls or partitions having a fire resistance rating of not less than three-fourths (3/4), hour. Spraying and dipping shall be conducted in conformity with the provisions governing such operations included in Sections 385.01 to 385.17.
(Ord. No. 991-49. Passed 6-27-49, eff. 6-27-49)
Whenever operations include cutting, turning, shaping, beading, sanding, molding, hubbing, artificial softening or heating, or the use of mechanical equipment which introduces friction or is specially fire hazardous, operators shall be stationed not closer than three (3) feet apart and the amount of material per operator shall not exceed one-half (1/2) day’s supply or the quantity actually in process of manufacture, and shall be limited to the capacity of three (3) standard tote boxes, including material awaiting removal or use.
(Ord. No. 991-49. Passed 6-27-49, eff. 6-27-49)
(a) Fire extinguishing equipment shall be provided in conformity with the provisions of Fire Prevention and Building Codes deemed necessary by the Fire Chief.
(b) All buildings and parts of buildings used for manufacturing pyroxylin plastic or for storing pyroxylin plastic in process of manufacture, or except as provided in Section 385.63, used for storing more than fifty (50) pounds of pyroxylin plastic in one (1) fire area, shall be equipped with approved automatic fire extinguishing equipment.
(c) In all manufacturing rooms at least one (1) fire pail, kept continuously full of water, shall be provided for every two (2) persons engaged in manufacturing articles from pyroxylin plastic.
(Ord. No. 991-49. Passed 6-27-49, eff. 6-27-49)
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