WAC 296-835-12040   Control ignition sources.  

     You must:

     (1) Make sure the vapor areas and adjacent areas do not have any:

     • Open flames.

     • Spark producing devices.

     • Heated surfaces hot enough to ignite vapors.

     (2) Use explosion-proof wiring and equipment in the vapor area.

     Reference: Electrical wiring and equipment has to meet the requirements of the applicable hazardous (classified) location. See Hazardous (classified) locations, WAC 296-24-95613. Electrostatic equipment has specific electrical requirements. See WAC 296-835-13010.

     You must:

     (3) Prohibit smoking in any vapor area:

     • Post an easily seen "NO SMOKING" sign near each dip tank.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and[49.17].050 . 02-15-102, § 296-835-12040, filed 7/17/02, effective 10/1/02.]