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40.4.5 Open Flames and Sparks

Fire Code 2015 of Delaware > 40 Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention > 40.4 Ignition Sources > 40.4.5 Open Flames and Sparks

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The requirements of 40.4.5.1 through 40.4.5.3 shall be applied retroactively. [654:9.5]

40.4.5.1

Cutting and welding shall comply with the applicable requirements of NFPA 51B, Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot Work. [654:9.5.1]

40.4.5.2

Grinding, chipping, and other operations that produce either sparks or open-flame ignition sources shall be controlled by a hot work permit system in accordance with NFPA 51B. [654:9.5.2]

40.4.5.3

Smoking shall be permitted only in designated areas. [654:9.5.3]

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