Ohio Admin. Code 1301:7-7-65 - Pyroxylin (cellulose nitrate) plastics
(A)
Section 6501
General
(1)
6501.1 Scope. This rule shall apply to the storage and
handling of plastic substances, materials or compounds with cellulose nitrate
as a base, by whatever name known, in the form of blocks, sheets, tubes or
fabricated shapes.
(2)
6501.2 Permits.
Permits shall be required as set forth in rule
1301:7-7-01
of the Administrative Code.
(B)
Section 6502
Definitions
(1)
6502.1 Terms defined in rule
1301:7-7-02 of the
Administrative Code. Words and terms used in this rule and defined in rule
1301:7-7-02 of the
Administrative Code shall have the meanings ascribed to them as defined
therein.
(C)
Section 6503 General requirements
(1)
6503.1 Displays.
Cellulose nitrate (pyroxylin) plastic articles are allowed to be placed on
tables not more than 3 feet (914 mm) wide and 10 feet (3048 mm) long. Tables
shall be spaced at least 3 feet (914 mm) apart. Where articles are displayed on
counters, they shall be arranged in a like manner.
(2)
6503.2 Space
under tables. Spaces underneath tables shall be kept free from storage of any
kind and accumulation of paper, refuse and other combustible
material.
(3)
6503.3 Location. Sales or display tables shall be so
located that in the event of a fire at the table, the table will not interfere
with free means of egress from the room in not less than one
direction.
(4)
6503.4 Lighting. Lighting shall not be located directly
above cellulose nitrate (pyroxylin) plastic material, unless provided with a
suitable guard to prevent heated particles from
falling.
(D)
Section 6504 Storage and handling
(1)
6504.1 Raw
material. Raw cellulose nitrate (pyroxylin) plastic material in a Group F
building shall be stored and handled in accordance with paragraphs
(D)(1)(a)(6504.1.1) to (D)(1)(g)(6504.1.7) of this rule.
(a)
6504.1.1 Storage
of incoming material. Where raw material in excess of 25 pounds (11 kg) is
received in a building or fire area, an approved vented cabinet or approved
vented vault equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system shall be
provided for the storage of material.
(b)
6504.1.2 Capacity
limitations. Cabinets in any one workroom shall not contain more than 1,000
pounds (454 kg) of raw material. Each cabinet shall not contain more than 500
pounds (227 kg). Each compartment shall not contain more than 250 pounds (114
kg).
(c)
6504.1.3 Storage of additional material. Raw material
in excess of that allowed by paragraph (D)(1)(b)(6504.1.2) of this rule shall
be kept in vented vaults not exceeding 1,500-cubic-foot capacity (43 m3) of
total vault space, and with approved construction, venting and sprinkler
protection.
(d)
6504.1.4 Heat sources. Cellulose nitrate (pyroxylin)
plastic shall not be stored within 2 feet (610 mm) of heat-producing
appliances, steam pipes, radiators or chimneys.
(e)
6504.1.5
Accumulation of material. In factories manufacturing articles of cellulose
nitrate (pyroxylin) plastics, approved sprinklered and vented cabinets, vaults
or storage rooms shall be provided to prevent the accumulation in workrooms of
raw stock in process or finished articles.
(f)
6504.1.6
Operators. In workrooms of cellulose nitrate (pyroxylin) plastic factories,
operators shall not be stationed closer together than 3 feet (914 mm), and the
amount of material per operator shall not exceed one shift's supply and shall
be limited to the capacity of three tote boxes, including material awaiting
removal or use.
(g)
6504.1.7 Waste material. Waste cellulose nitrate
(pyroxylin) plastic materials such as shavings, chips, turnings, sawdust,
edgings and trimmings shall be kept under water in metal receptacles until
removed from the premises.
(2)
6504.2 Fire
protection. The manufacture or storage of articles of cellulose nitrate
(pyroxylin) plastic in quantities exceeding 100 pounds (45 kg) shall be located
in a building or portion thereof equipped throughout with an approved automatic
sprinkler system in accordance with paragraph (C)(3)(a)(i)(903.3.1.1) of rule
1301:7-7-09
of the Administrative Code.
(3)
6504.3 Sources of
ignition. Sources of ignition shall not be located in rooms in which cellulose
nitrate (pyroxylin) plastic in excess of 25 pounds (11 kg) is handled or
stored.
(4)
6504.4 Heating. Rooms in which cellulose nitrate
(pyroxylin) plastic is handled or stored shall be heated by low-pressure steam
or hot water radiators.
Replaces: 1301:7-7-42.
Notes
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 3737.22, 3737.82, 3737.83
Rule Amplifies: 3737.22, 3737.82, 3737.83
Prior Effective Dates: 07/01/1979, 06/01/1985, 06/15/1992, 07/01/1993, 09/01/1995, 03/30/1998, 09/01/2005, 07/01/2007, 11/01/2011
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