FC 2905 — Process Structures

Section FC 2905: Process Structures

2905.1 Design. Process structures shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the construction codes, including the Building Code. 2905.2 Fire apparatus access. Fire apparatus access complying with the requirements of FC 503 shall be provided for the purpose of fire control to at least one side of organic coating manufacturing operations. 2905.3 Drainage. Drainage facilities shall be provided in accordance with FC 2903.10 where topographical conditions are such that flammable and combustible liquids are capable of flowing from the organic coating manufacturing operation so as to constitute a fire hazard to other premises. 2905.4 Explosion control. Explosion control shall be provided in areas subject to potential deflagration hazards as set forth in NFPA 35. Explosion control shall be provided in accordance with FC 911. 2905.5 Ventilation. Buildings in which Class I liquids are processed or handled shall be ventilated at a rate of not less than 1 cubic foot per minute per square foot (0.00508 m3/s/m2) of solid floor area. Ventilation shall be accomplished by exhaust fans that take suction at floor levels and discharge to a safe location outdoors. Noncontaminated intake air shall be introduced in such a manner that all portions of solid floor areas are provided with continuous uniformly distributed air movement. 2905.6 Heating. Heating provided in hazardous areas shall be by indirect means. Ignition sources such as open flames or electrical heating elements, except as provided for in FC 2904, are prohibited within the building.