WAC 296-835-120   Additional requirements for dip tanks using flammable or combustible liquids.  Summary.

     IMPORTANT:

     This section applies to:

     • Flammable and combustible liquids (flashpoint below 200°F)

     • Liquids that have a flashpoint of 200°F (93.3°C) or higher if you:

     – Heat the liquid

     – Dip a heated object in the tank

     Reference: Store flammable and combustible liquids as required by Flammable and combustible liquids, WAC 296-24-330, in the general safety and health standards.

     Your responsibility:

     Safeguard employees working with dip tanks containing flammable or combustible liquids

     You must:

     CONSTRUCTION

     Include additional safeguards when constructing dip tanks

     WAC 296-835-12005

     Provide overflow pipes

     WAC 296-835-12010

     Provide bottom drains

     WAC 296-835-12015

     FIRE PROTECTION

     Provide fire protection in the vapor area

     WAC 296-835-12020

     Provide additional fire protection for large dip tanks

     WAC 296-835-12025

     ELECTRICAL WIRING AND EQUIPMENT AND SOURCES OF IGNITION

     Prevent static electricity sparks or arcs when adding liquids to a dip tank

     WAC 296-835-12035

     Control ignition sources in the vapor area and adjacent area

     WAC 296-835-12040

     Provide safe wiring and electrical equipment where the liquid can drip or splash

     WAC 296-835-12045

     HOUSEKEEPING

     Keep the area around dip tanks clear of combustible material and properly dispose of waste

     WAC 296-835-12050

     HEATING LIQUID

     Make sure heating the liquid in your dip tanks does not cause a fire

     WAC 296-835-12055

     HEAT DRYING

     Make sure a heating system used for drying objects does not cause a fire

     WAC 296-835-12060

     CONVEYORS

     Make sure the conveyor system for dip tanks is safe

     WAC 296-835-12065.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and[49.17].050 . 02-15-102, § 296-835-120, filed 7/17/02, effective 10/1/02.]