2.3 NFPA 33 Reprinted with permission from NFPA 33-2011, Standard for Spray Application Using Flammable or Combustible Materials, Copyright © 2010, National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA. This reprinted material is not the complete and official position of the NFPA on the referenced subject, which is represented only by the standard in its entirety. The following is section 10 from NFPA 33: 10.1 General. Maintenance procedures shall be established to ensure that all spray application apparatus and processes are operated and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers specifications and the requirements of this standard. Maintenance shall be the responsibility of the users of the apparatus and processes.
10.1.1 Spray application operations shall not be conducted outside predetermined spray areas.
10.1.2 Inspection of extinguishing systems shall be conducted to ensure that the performance of the extinguishing system components will not be affected by overspray and residues.
10.2 Combustible Deposits.
10.2.1 All spray areas shall be kept free of excessive accumulation of deposits of combustible residues.
10.2.2 Combustible coverings (thin paper, plastic) and strippable coatings shall be permitted to be used to facilitate cleaning operations in spray areas. 10.2.2.1 Where plastic covering is used, it shall be of a static dissipative nature or shall have a maximum breakdown voltage of 4 kV to prevent accumulation of a hazardous static electric charge. 10.2.3 If residue accumulates to excess in booths, duct or duct discharge points, or other spray areas, all spraying operations shall be discontinued until conditions have been corrected. 10.3 High-Pressure Hose Lines. High-pressure hose lines that convey flammable or combustible coating material in “airless” spray application operations shall be inspected frequently and shall be repaired or replaced as necessary. Hose lines and equipment shall be located so that, in the event of a leak or rupture, coating material will not be discharged into any space having a source of ignition.
10.4 Maintenance Procedures
10.4.1 Maintenance procedures shall be established to ensure that overspray collector filters are replaced before excessive restriction to airflow occurs. Overspray collectors shall be inspected after each period of use and clogged filters shall be discarded and replaced. 10.4.2 At the close of the day’s operation, all discarded overspray collector filters, residue scrapings, and debris contaminated with residue shall be removed immediately to a designated storage location, placed in a noncombustible container with a tight-fitting lid, or placed in a water-filled metal container.
10.5 Waste Containers.
10.5.1 Approved waste containers shall be provided wherever rags or waste are impregnated with sprayed material, and all such rags or waste shall be deposited therein immediately after use. The contents of waste containers shall be placed in a designated storage location. 10.5.2 Waste containers containing flammable liquids shall be located in ventilated areas that meet the requirements of Chapter 7. Such areas shall also meellhe electrical area c1assificalion requirements of 6.5.5.
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