R307-344-5. Work Practices

  (1) Control techniques and work practices are to be implemented at all times to reduce VOC emissions. Control techniques and work practices include:

  (a) Using covered containers for solvent wiping cloths;

  (b) Using collection hoods for areas where solvent is used for cleanup;

  (c) Minimizing spills of VOC-containing cleaning materials;

  (d) Conveying VOC-containing materials from one location to another in closed containers or pipes; and

  (e) Cleaning spray guns in enclosed systems

  (2) No person shall apply coatings unless these materials are applied with equipment operated according to the manufacturer's specifications, and by the use of one of the following methods:

  (a) Flow coater;

  (b) Roll coater;

  (c) Dip coater;

  (d) Foam coater;

  (e) Die coater;

  (f) Hand application methods;

  (g) High-volume, low pressure (HVLP) spray; or

  (h) Other application method capable of achieving 65% or greater transfer efficiency, as certified by the manufacturer.

  (3) Solvent cleaning operations shall be performed using cleaning materials having a VOC composite vapor pressure no greater than 1 mm Hg at 20 degrees Celsius, unless an add-on control device is used as specified in R307-344-6.