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