Chapter 296-24 General safety and health standards.

(1) Conformance. The storage of flammable liquids with a flashpoint greater than 199.4°F (93°C) in connection with spraying operations must conform to the requirements of WAC 296-24-330, where applicable.(2) Quantity. The quantity of flammable liquids or liquids with a flashpoint…

(1) Conformance. In sprinklered buildings, the automatic sprinkler system in rooms containing spray finishing operations must conform to the requirements of WAC 296-24-607. In unsprinklered buildings where sprinklers are installed only to protect spraying areas, the installation …

(1) Spraying. You must not conduct spraying outside of predetermined spraying areas.(2) Cleaning. You must keep all spraying areas as free from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues as practical, with cleaning conducted daily if necessary. Scrapers, spuds, or other…

(1) Conformance. Where installation and use of electrostatic spraying equipment is used, such installation and use must conform to all other requirements contained in WAC 296-24-370 through 296-24-37027.(2) Type approval. Electrostatic apparatus and devices used in connection wit…

(1) Application. This section must apply to any equipment using electrostatically charged elements for the atomization and/or, precipitation of materials for coatings on articles, or for other similar purposes in which the atomizing device is hand held and manipulated during the …

(1) Conformance. Drying, curing, or fusion apparatus in connection with spray application of flammable and combustible finishes must conform to the Standard for Ovens and Furnaces, NFPA 86A-1969, where applicable and must also conform with the following requirements of this secti…

Automobile undercoating spray operations in garages, conducted in areas having adequate natural or mechanical ventilation, are exempt from the requirements pertaining to spray finishing operations, when using undercoating materials not more hazardous than kerosene (as listed by U…

(1) Electrical and other sources of ignition. Electrical equipment and other sources of ignition must conform to the requirements of WAC 296-24-37005 and chapter 296-24 WAC Part L.(2) Ventilation.(a) In addition to the provisions of WAC 296-24-37007, where applicable, exhaust ven…

(1) Conformance. You must conduct all spraying operations involving the use of organic peroxides and other dual component coatings in approved sprinklered spray booths meeting the requirements of this section.(2) Smoking. You must prohibit smoking and prominently display "no smok…

This section applies to flammable and combustible finishing materials when applied as a spray by compressed air, "airless" or "hydraulic atomization," steam, electrostatic methods, or by any other means in continuous or intermittent processes. The section also covers the applicat…

Ventilation, storage of tanks and use of tanks must meet specifications of The Chlorine Manual, The Chlorine Institute, Inc., fifth edition, 1986.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 15-24-100, § 296-24-450, filed 12/1/15, effective 1/5/16…

[Order 73-5, § 296-24-475, filed 5/9/73 and Order 73-4, § 296-24-475, filed 5/7/73.]

API-ASME container. A container constructed in accordance with the requirements of WAC 296-24-47505 (3)(a).Approved. Unless otherwise indicated, listing or approval by a nationally recognized testing laboratory. Refer to 29 C.F.R. 1910.7 for definition of nationally recognized te…

(1) Application.(a) WAC 296-24-47505 applies to installations made in accordance with the requirements of WAC 296-24-47507 through 296-24-47511, 296-24-47515 and 296-24-47517, except as noted in each of those sections.(b) WAC 296-24-47507 through 296-24-47517 apply as provided in…

(1) Odorizing gases.(a) You must effectively odorize all liquefied petroleum gases by an approved agent of such character as to indicate positively, by distinct odor, the presence of gas down to concentration in air of not over one-fifth the lower limit of flammability. Odorizati…

(1) Application. This section applies specifically to systems utilizing containers constructed in accordance with DOT specifications. All requirements of WAC 296-24-47505 apply to this section unless otherwise noted in WAC 296-24-47505.(2) Marking of containers. You must mark con…

(1) Application. This section applies specifically to systems utilizing storage containers other than those constructed in accordance with DOT specifications. WAC 296-24-47505 of this section applies to this section unless otherwise noted in WAC 296-24-47505.(2) Design pressure a…

(1) Application.(a) This section applies to internal combustion engines, fuel containers, and pertinent equipment for the use of liquefied petroleum gases as a motor fuel on easily movable, readily portable units including self-propelled vehicles.(b) Fuel containers and pertinent…

(1) Application. This section applies to the storage of portable containers not in excess of one thousand pounds water capacity, filled or partially filled, at user location but not connected for use, or in storage for resale by dealers or resellers. This section does not apply t…

(1) Application. This section applies to storage containers, and dispensing devices, and pertinent equipment in service stations where LP-gas is stored and is dispensed into fuel tanks of motor vehicles. See WAC 296-24-47511 for requirements covering use of LP-gas as a motor fuel…

Approved. For the purposes of chapter 296-24 WAC, Parts G-1, G-2 and G-3, approved means listed or approved equipment by a nationally recognized testing laboratory. Refer to WAC 296-24-58503 (3)(c)(iv)(A) for definition of listed, and federal regulation 29 C.F.R. 1910.7 for natio…

You must ensure that all automatic sprinkler systems are continuously maintained in reliable operating condition at all times, and such periodic inspections and tests are made as are necessary to assure proper maintenance.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050,…

You must ensure that fire alarm signaling systems are maintained and tested in accordance with the requirements of WAC 296-800-31080.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 15-24-100, § 296-24-56527, filed 12/1/15, effective 1/5/16; WSR 04-07…

(1) Emergency action plan.(a) Scope and application. This subdivision applies to all emergency action plans required by a particular DOSH standard. You must put the emergency action plan in writing, and it must cover those designated actions employers and employees must take to e…

This appendix serves as a nonmandatory guideline to assist employers in complying with the appropriate requirements.(1) Employee emergency plans. Emergency action plan elements. The emergency action plan should address emergencies that the employer may reasonably expect in the wo…

[Order 73-5, § 296-24-585, filed 5/9/73 and Order 73-4, § 296-24-585, filed 5/7/73.]

Class A fires. Fires in ordinary combustible materials, such as wood, cloth, paper, and rubber.Class B fires. Fires in flammable liquids, gases, and greases.Class C fires. Fires which involve energized electrical equipment where the electrical nonconductivity of the extinguishing…

(1) Scope. This section contains requirements for fire brigades, and all portable and fixed fire suppression equipment, fire detection systems, and fire or employee alarm systems installed to meet the fire protection requirements of this chapter.(2) Application. This section appl…

All sections of this chapter which include WAC 296-24-592 in the section number apply to portable fire extinguishers.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 82-02-003 (Order 81-32), § 296-24-592, filed 12/24/81.]

The requirements of this section apply to the hydrostatic testing of portable fire extinguishers provided for the use of employees.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-24-59201, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01. Statutory Authority…

(1) You must ensure that an internal examination of cylinders and shells to be tested is made prior to the hydrostatic tests in addition to an external visual examination.(2) You must ensure that portable fire extinguishers are hydrostatically tested whenever they show new eviden…

(1) Scope and application. The scope and application of this section is written to apply to three basic types of workplaces. First, there are those workplaces where the employer has chosen to evacuate all employees from the workplace at the time of a fire emergency. Second, there…

This section establishes design and installation criteria for standpipe systems.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 82-02-003 (Order 81-32), § 296-24-602, filed 12/24/81.]

(1) Scope. This section applies to all small hose, Class II and Class III standpipe systems installed to meet the requirements of a particular DOSH standard.(2) Exception. This section does not apply to Class I standpipe systems.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.…

You must ensure that standpipes are located or otherwise protected against mechanical damage. You must repair damaged standpipes promptly.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 15-24-100, § 296-24-60203, filed 12/1/15, effective 1/5/16. Stat…

(1) Reels and cabinets. Where reels or cabinets are provided to contain fire hose, you must ensure that they are designed to facilitate prompt use of the hose valves, the hose, and other equipment at the time of a fire or other emergency. You must ensure that the reels and cabine…

You must ensure that the minimum water supply for standpipe and hose systems, which are provided for the use of employees, are sufficient to provide 100 gallons per minute (6.3 l/s) for a period of at least thirty minutes.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050,…

(1) Acceptance tests.(a) You must ensure that the piping of Class II and Class III systems installed after July 1, 1982, including yard piping, is hydrostatically tested for a period of at least two hours at not less than 200 psi (1,380 kPa), or at least 50 psi (340 kPa) in exces…

(1) Scope and application. This section has been written to provide adequate coverage of those standpipe and hose systems that an employer may install in the workplace to meet the requirements of a particular DOSH standard. For example, DOSH permits the substitution of hose syste…

The design and installation criteria for automatic sprinkler systems is contained in this section.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 82-02-003 (Order 81-32), § 296-24-607, filed 12/24/81.]

(1) The requirements of this section apply to all automatic sprinkler systems installed to meet a particular DOSH standard.(2) For automatic sprinkler systems used to meet DOSH requirements and installed prior to the effective date of this standard, compliance with the National F…

Automatic sprinkler systems installed in workplaces, but not required by DOSH are exempt from the requirements of this section.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 15-24-100, § 296-24-60703, filed 12/1/15, effective 1/5/16. Statutory Autho…

(1) Design.(a) All automatic sprinkler designs used to comply with this standard must provide the necessary discharge patterns, densities, and water flow characteristics for complete coverage in a particular workplace or zoned subdivision of the workplace.(b) You must ensure that…

(1) Scope and application. This section contains the minimum requirements for design, installation and maintenance of sprinkler systems that are needed for employee safety. The occupational safety and health administration is aware of the fact that the National Board of Fire Unde…

This section applies to criteria required for fixed extinguisher systems and all sections of this chapter having number WAC 296-24-617 in the section number apply.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 15-24-100, § 296-24-617, filed 12/1/15,…

(1) This section applies to all fixed extinguishing systems installed to meet a particular DOSH standard except for automatic sprinkler systems which are covered by WAC 296-24-607.(2) This section also applies to fixed systems not installed to meet a particular DOSH standard, but…

(1) You must ensure that fixed extinguishing system components and agents are designed and approved for use on the specific fire hazards they are expected to control or extinguish.(2) You must notify employees and take the necessary temporary precautions to assure their safety un…

(1) You must provide an emergency action plan in accordance with WAC 296-24-567 for each area within a workplace that is protected by a total flooding system which provides agent concentrations exceeding the maximum safe levels.(2) Systems installed in areas where employees canno…

(1) Scope and application. This section contains the general requirements that are applicable to all fixed extinguishing systems installed to meet DOSH standards. It also applies to those fixed extinguishing systems, generally total flooding, which are not required by DOSH, but w…

The design and installation requirements specifically applicable to fixed extinguishing systems, using dry chemical as the extinguishing agent, are contained in this section.[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 82-02-003 (Order 81-32), § 296-24-622, filed 12/24/…