Hong Kong Regulations

FACTORIES AND INDUSTRIAL UNDERTAKINGS (SPRAYING OF FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 4

Construction of spraying room or spraying area etc.

PART II

DUTIES OF PROPRIETORS

(1) No flammable liquid spraying process shall be carried on except in-

   (a)  a spraying room constructed of materials-

        (i)    in the case of floors, walls and ceilings, having an F.R.P. of
               not less than 1 hour; and

        (ii)   in the case of windows and doors, being capable of resisting
               the action of fire for a period of not less than 1/2 hour and
               complying with the specifications set forth in *Tables F and G
               respectively in the Third Schedule to the
               Building (Construction) Regulations ( Cap 123 sub. leg. C); or

   (b)  a spraying area set aside for the purpose, and then only if the
        spraying process is carried on inside a booth or cabinet which is
        completely enclosed except in so far as openings are necessary to
        enable the work to be carried out or for ventilation purposes as
        required by regulation 5.

(2) All ducts, trunking, hoods, booths, cabinets and casings provided or used
in connexion with a flammable liquid spraying process shall be capable of
resisting the action of fire for a period of not less than 1/2 hour.
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* See Cap 123 sub. leg. B, 1985 Edition.