Wash. Admin. Code § 296-307-45540

Current through Register Vol. 24-21, November 1, 2024
Section 296-307-45540 - Control ignition sources
(1) The employer must make sure the vapor areas and adjacent areas do not have any:
(a) Open flames;
(b) Spark producing devices;
(c) Heated surfaces hot enough to ignite vapors.
(2) The employer must 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 296-307-37209.

(3) The employer must prohibit smoking in any vapor area: Post an easily seen "NO SMOKING" sign near each dip tank.

Wash. Admin. Code § 296-307-45540

Amended by WSR 20-21-091, Filed 10/20/2020, effective 11/20/2020

Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. 03-10-068, § 296-307-45540, filed 5/6/03, effective 8/1/03.