Section 27-443
§ 27-443 Application. This section shall apply to the construction,
alteration, and use of buildings or spaces as automotive repair shops.
Section 27-444
§ 27-444 Classification. Automotive repair shops shall be classified
in industrial occupancy group D-1.
Section 27-445
§ 27-445 Volatile flammables. All volatile flammables shall be stored
and handled in accordance with the provisions of chapter four of this
title.
Section 27-446
§ 27-446 Ventilation. All spaces used for the repair of motor vehicles
shall be provided with mechanical ventilation adequate to provide four
air changes per hour.
(a) Exhaust gases. Where engines are to be run for test purposes or
adjustments, provisions shall be made to collect the exhaust gases from
each vehicle and to discharge such gases to the outer air by means of a
positively induced draft. The discharge opening from such system shall
be located as required by subchapter thirteen of this chapter.
(b) Pits. All pits for inspection or repair shall have mechanical
exhaust ventilation taken from near the bottom of the pits. Pit exhaust
systems shall be adequate to provide at least four air changes per hour.
Section 27-447
§ 27-447 Sprinklers. Automatic sprinkler protection complying with the
construction provisions of subchapter seventeen of this chapter shall be
provided as required by occupancy group D-1.
Section 27-448
§ 27-448 Heating equipment. Heat generating equipment for automotive
repair shops shall be enclosed in accordance with the requirements of
section 27-419 of article five of this subchapter.
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