§ 59-28. Bowling establishments.

Bowling establishments shall conform to all other applicable requirements of this article, as well as the following provisions:

A. 

Permit required. A permit shall be required for bowling pin refinishing and bowling lane resurfacing operations involving the use of application of flammable liquids or materials.

B. 

Lane resurfacing operations. Resurfacing operations shall not be carried on while the establishment is open for business. The Chief Fire Inspector or the Assistant Inspectors duly appointed by the governing board of the municipality shall be notified when bowling lanes are to be resurfaced. Proper ventilation shall be provided. Heating, ventilating or cooling systems employing recirculating of air shall not be operated during resurfacing operations or within one hour following the application of flammable finishes. All electric motors or other equipment in the area which might be a source of ignition shall be shut down, and all smoking and use of open flames shall be prohibited during the application of flammable finishes and for one hour thereafter.

C. 

Pin refinishing.

(1) 

Pin refinishing involving the application of flammable finishes shall be done only in a special room meeting the requirements of § 59-32E(2). Such room shall not be located below grade nor shall it have communication with any pits, wells, pockets or basements.

(2) 

All power tools in the room shall be effectively grounded. A substantial metal box or other receptacle approved by the Fire Inspector or the Assistant Inspectors duly appointed by the governing board of the municipality shall be provided for lathes and sanding or buffing machines for catching dust thrown off during operations. The contents shall be removed daily and disposed of safely.

(3) 

Storage of flammable liquids in such rooms shall not exceed a combined aggregate of 60 gallons in original metal containers or in approved safety containers not exceeding five gallons' individual capacity. A metal waste can with a self-closing cover shall be provided for all waste materials and rags; contents shall be removed daily. Smoking shall be prohibited at all times in refinishing rooms.