Pyroxylin (Cellulose Nitrate) Plastics
Permit Holder Guideline #35
PERMIT TITLE: Pyroxylin (Cellulose Nitrate) Plastics
CODE SECTION:(Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code) 4201.2
FEE: $75.00 (Check payable to the City of Richmond)
SCOPE: The storage and handling of plastic substances, materials or compounds with cellulose nitrate as a base, by whatever name known, in the form of blocks, sheets, tubes or fabricated shapes shall require a permit.
PERMIT EXPIRATION: ONE (1) year from date issued.
REQUIREMENTS: Permit holder agrees to abide by the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code and any special stipulations noted on permit, as well as the following:
- Cellulose nitrate (pyroxylin) plastic articles are allowed to be placed on tables not more than 3 feet (914 mm) wide and 10 feet (3048 mm) long. Tables shall be spaced at least 3 feet (914 mm) apart. Where articles are displayed on counters, they shall be arranged in a like manner.
- Spaces underneath tables shall be kept free from storage of any kind and accumulation of paper, refuse and other combustible material.
- Sales or display tables shall be so located that in the event of a fire at the table, the table will not interfere with free means of egress from the room in at least one direction.
- Lighting shall not be located directly above cellulose nitrate (pyroxylin) plastic material, unless provided with a suitable guard to prevent heated particles from falling.
- Raw nitrate (pyroxylin) plastic material in a Group F building shall be stored and handled in accordance with sections 4204.1.1 through 4204.1.7 of the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code.
- The manufacture or storage of articles of cellulose nitrate (pyroxylin) plastic in quantities exceeding 100 pounds (45 kg) shall be located in a building or portion thereof equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with section 903.3.1.1 of the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code.
- Sources of ignition shall not be located in rooms in which cellulose nitrate (pyroxylin) plastic in excess of 25 pounds (11 kg) is handled or stored.
- Rooms in which cellulose nitrate (pyroxylin) plastic is handled or stored shall be heated by low-pressure steam or hot water radiators.
