N.H. Admin. Code § Lab 1403.23

Current through Register No. 49, December 5, 2024

Section Lab 1403.23 - Flammables and Combustible

The employer shall ensure compliance with the following requirements:

(a) Flammable liquids shall be stored only in containers designed for that purpose;

(b) Portable containers in excess of one gallon capacity shall have a self-closing lid and a pressure relief device;

(c) Flammable and combustible liquids shall be drawn from or transferred into containers only through a closed piping system, by means of a device drawing through the top, or by gravity through a self-closing valve. Transferring by means of air pressure shall be prohibited;

(d) Precautions shall be taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors;

(e) Automatic overhead extinguishers or portable fire extinguishers shall be available at locations where flammable or combustible liquids are stored;

(f) Conspicuous and legible signs prohibiting smoking shall be posted in service and refueling areas;

(g) A portable fire extinguisher designated at least 6# BC shall be located within 75 feet of any refueling area;

(h) Flammables such as draperies, curtains, area rugs, and other similar furnishings and decorations in educational facilities shall not be permitted unless treated with fire-retardant coatings; and

(i) Artwork and teaching materials in educational facilities shall be permitted to be attached directly to walls. Such materials shall not exceed 20 percent of the wall area in buildings not protected throughout by an approved supervised automatic sprinkler system and 50 percent of the wall area in buildings protected throughout by an approved supervised automatic sprinkler system.

N.H. Admin. Code § Lab 1403.23

#4118 eff 8-22-86, EXPIRED: 8-22-92

New. #6684, eff 2-4-98, EXPIRED: 2-4-06

New. #8606, INTERIM, eff 4-12-06, EXPIRED: 10-09-06 (formerly Lab 1403.33 )

New. #8796, eff 1-11-07

Amended by Volume XXXV Number 18, Filed May 7, 2015 , Proposed by #10809, Effective 4/9/2015, Expires4/9/2015.