Utah Admin. Code 307-352-5

Current through Bulletin No. 2024-21, November 1, 2024
Section R307-352-5 - Work Practices
(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 equipment.
(2) No person shall apply any coating unless the coating application method has a transfer efficiency of at least 65%.

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

(a) Electrostatic application;
(b) Flow coat;
(c) Roll coat;
(d) Dip coat;
(e) High-volume, low-pressure (HVLP) spray;
(f) Hand application methods;
(g) Printing techniques; or
(h) Other application method capable of achieving at least 65% transfer efficiency, as certified by the manufacturer.
(3) Solvent cleaning operations shall be performed using cleaning materials having a VOC composite vapor pressure no greater than 1 mm Hg at 20 degrees Celsius, unless an add-on control device is used as specified in R307-352-6.

Utah Admin. Code R307-352-5

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