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Flammable Finishes Application Guide: Based on the 2006 International Fire Code was developed to assist code officials, design professionals and the regulated community in understanding the 2006 International Fire Code, 2006 International Mechanical Code and 2006 International Building Code requirements for the application of flammable finishes.
This application guide is divided into six chapters. Chapter 1 addresses the general provisions of International Fire Code Chapter 15 and includes an analysis of spray finishing, dip tanks, powder coating, and the manufacturing of rigid thermoplastics application processes and the hazards associated with each process. Chapter 2 addresses the protection of operations. The remaining chapters address the International Fire Code, International Mechanical Code and International Building Code requirements for spray finishing, dipping activities, powder coating and manufacturing of reinforced plastics. In addition, the application guide also addresses the NFPA 33 requirements for spray finishing, powder coating and manufacturing of reinforced plastics, and NFPA 34 for dip tanks.
Also included is an extensive and detailed analysis of the International Mechanical Code requirements for hazardous exhaust ventilation systems and National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) requirements for hazardous (classified) location electrical equipment.
From the Preface
A variety of processes and materials are available for the application of flammable finishes. Liquids can be atomized into aerosol and sprayed on objects. Goods can be immersed into open dip tanks. In a process known as powder coating, ionized solids are suspended in air and attached to metal objects after being electrically charged. Rigid thermoplastics are manufactured using glass fibers that are applied using a resin and a chemical catalyst.
Chapter 15 of the 2006 International Fire Code contains the minimum requirements for flammable finishes. This application guide was developed to assist code officials, professionals, and the regulated community in understanding the International Fire Code, International Mechanical Code, and International Building Code requirements and intents for these hazardous activities.
This application guide is divided into six chapters. Chapter 1 addresses the general provisions of 2006 International Fire Code Chapter 15 and includes an analysis of the hazards associated with flammable finishing using dip tanks, powder coating, and the manufacturing of rigid thermoplastics. Chapter 2 addresses the 2006 International Fire Code requirements for the protection of operations. The remaining chapters address the 2006 International Fire Code requirements for spray finishing, dipping activities, powder coating, and the manufacturing of reinforced plastics. In addition, the application guide also addresses the NFPA 33 requirements for spray finishing and the NFPA 34 requirements for dip tanks. This application guide is designed to assist users of the 2006 International Fire Code in its proper application and use for flammable finishes.
Included in this application guide is an extensive and detailed analysis of the International Mechanical Code requirements for hazardous exhaust ventilation systems and the National Fire Protection Association Standard 70, National Electrical Code requirements for hazardous (classified) location electrical equipment. Properly designed mechanical ventilation systems and properly specified and installed electrical equipment that is designed to be resistant to ignition of flammable liquid vapors or combustible dusts are essential for the safe operation of equipment or areas where flammable finishing occurs. These engineered systems provide effective and economical control of ignition sources in flammable-finish applications.
The information and opinions expressed in this application guide are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position of the International Code Council. Additionally, the opinions may not represent the viewpoint of any enforcing agency. Opinions expressed in this publication are only intended to be a resource in the application of the 2006 International Fire Code, and the code official is not obligated to accept such opinions. The code official is the final authority in rendering interpretations of the code and its adopted standards.
About the Author
The Flammable Finishes Application Guide: 2006 International Fire Code was developed by Scott Stookey, Senior Technical Staff member with the International Code Council. He is a fire protection engineer with over 20 years of regulatory enforcement and emergency response experience. Scott is a graduate of the Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology program at Oklahoma State University and has worked for the City of Austin (Texas) and City of Phoenix (Arizona) Fire Departments. He has presented numerous seminars on a variety of technical subjects, including high-piled combustible storage, hazardous materials, flammable and combustible liquids, and industrial fire hazards. Scott continues to develop educational texts on the fire protection and hazardous material provisions of the International Fire Code.
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