FC 2401 — General

Section FC 2401: General

2401.1 Scope. This chapter shall govern the following operations, and the design, installation, operation and maintenance of any building, structure or premises wherein such operations are conducted: 1. The application of flammable finishes to articles or materials by means of spray apparatus. 2. The application of flammable finishes by dipping or immersing articles or materials into the contents of tanks, vats or containers of flammable or combustible liquids for coating, finishing, treatment and similar processes. 3. The application of flammable finishes utilizing powder spray guns, electrostatic powder spray guns, fluidized beds or electrostatic fluidized beds to apply combustible powders. 4. Floor finishing operations. 5. The application of flammable finishes consisting of dual-component coatings or Class I or II liquids when applied by brush or roller in quantities exceeding 1 gallon (4 L). 2401.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in FC 105.6. 2401.3 General. Flammable finishing operations governed by this chapter shall be conducted in accordance with this chapter. The buildings and premises in which such flammable finishing operations are conducted shall be designed, installed, operated and maintained in accordance with this chapter. 2401.4 Supervision. The following finishing operations shall be conducted by or under the personal supervision of a certificate of fitness holder: 1. Spray-finishing and dipping operations. 2. Floor finishing operations requiring a permit. 2401.5 Certificate of approval. Pre-manufactured spray rooms and pre-manufactured spray booths that circulate heated air shall be of a type for which a certificate of approval has been issued in accordance with this code, or which was previously approved by the Department of Buildings or the Board of Standards and Appeals, unless such approval is amended or repealed by the commissioner.