FC 3403 — Tire Rebuilding

Section FC 3403: Tire Rebuilding

3403.1 Construction. Tire rebuilding plants shall comply with the requirements of the construction codes, including the Building Code. 3403.2 Location. Buffing operations shall be conducted in a room separated from the remainder of the building housing the tire rebuilding or tire recapping operations by a 1-hour fire barrier. Exception: Buffing operations are not required to be separated where the following requirements are complied with: 1. Buffing operations are protected throughout by a continuous water-spray fire protection system directed at the point of cutting action. 2. Buffing machines are connected to particle-collecting systems providing a minimum air movement of 1,500 cubic feet per minute (cfm) (0.71 m3/s) in volume and 4,500 feet per minute (fpm) (23 m/s) in-line velocity. 3. The collecting system shall discharge the rubber particles to an approved outdoor noncombustible or noncombustible container, which is emptied at frequent intervals to prevent overflow. 3403.3 Cleaning. The buffing area shall be cleaned and combustible waste regularly removed and disposed of to prevent the accumulation of rubber particles. 3403.4 Spray rooms and booths. Spray rooms or spray booths wherein flammable or combustible solvents are applied shall comply with the requirements of FC Chapter 24.