California Code of Regulations
Title 8 - Industrial Relations
Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations
Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety
Subchapter 7 - General Industry Safety Orders
Group 20 - Flammable Liquids, Gases and Vapors
Article 136 - Dip Tanks
Section 5427 - Ventilation

Universal Citation: 8 CA Code of Regs 5427

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

(a) Vapor areas shall be limited to the smallest practical space by maintaining a properly designed system of mechanical ventilation arranged to move air from all directions towards the vapor origin area to a safe outside location. Ventilating systems shall conform to Section 5154.

(b) Required ventilating systems shall be so arranged that the failure of any ventilating fan shall automatically stop any dipping conveyor system.

(c) When a required ventilating system serves associated drying operations utilizing a heating system which may be a source of ignition, means shall be provided for pre-ventilation before heating system can be started; the failure of any ventilating fan shall automatically shut down the heating system; and the installation shall otherwise conform to NFPA Standard for Ovens and Furnaces (NFPA No. 86A1977).

1. Amendment of subsections (a) and (c) filed 11-18-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 47).
2. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 12-5-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No.51).

Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.

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