Utah Admin. Code R307-349-5 - Work Practice

(1) The owner or operator shall:

(a) Store all VOC-containing coatings, thinners, and cleaning materials in closed containers;

(b) Minimize spills of VOC-containing coatings, thinners, and cleaning materials;

(c) Clean up spills immediately;

(d) Convey any coatings, thinners, and cleaning materials in closed containers or pipes;

(e) Close mixing vessels that contain VOC coatings and other materials except when specifically in use; and

(f) Minimize usage of solvents during cleaning of storage, mixing, and conveying of equipment.

(2) No person shall apply any coating unless the coating application method achieves a demonstrated 65% transfer efficiency.

The following applications achieve a minimum of 65% transfer efficiency and shall be operated in accordance with the manufacturers specifications:

(a) Paint brush;

(b) Flow coat;

(c) Roll coat;

(d) Dip coat;

(e) Detailing or touch-up guns;

(e) [(f)] High-volume, low-pressure (HVLP) spray;

(f) [(g)] Hand application methods; or

(g) [(h)] Other application method capable of achieving 65% or greater transfer efficiency, as certified by the manufacturer.

(3) No owner or operator shall perform solvent cleaning operations using materials with a VOC composite vapor pressure greater than 1 mm Hg at 20 degrees Celsius, unless an add-on control device is used as specified in R307-349-6.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R307-349-5

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2014-24, effective 12/1/2014 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2018-1, effective 12/6/2017