Automated liquid electrostatic spray-finishing operation areas shall be protected by the installation of an approved, supervised flame detection system capable of detecting the presence of flame within 1/2 second, which shall, upon activation, automatically initiate the following actions:
- Shut down electrical power to the electrostatic spray-finishing equipment, including the coating material delivery system and the conveyors into and out of the flammable vapor area, and terminating all spray-finishing operations.
- Activate a local alarm in the spraying area, and the building fire alarm system if such a system is provided.