MIL-HDBK-1028/8A
3.6.1
Explosion Proofing. Pesticide concentrates ordinarily used in
structural pest control work have flash points above 140 degrees Fahrenheit
(60 degrees Celsius), Reference 40 CFR 1900.106. They may be combustible
(flash point above 100 degrees Fahrenheit or 38 degrees Celsius) but are not
flammable (flash point below 100 degrees Fahrenheit or 38 degrees Celsius). A
hazardous area classification is not applicable if flammable pesticides (flash
point below 100 degrees Fahrenheit or 38 degrees Celsius) are not stored or
used.
Operational Note: Service pest management consultants should recommend
pesticides with flash points above 140 degree Fahrenheit (60 degrees
Celsius) to avoid the need for explosion proof features. The excessive
cost of explosion proof motors and switches can be avoided by storing or
using pesticides with flash points greater than 100 degrees Fahrenheit
(38 degree Celsius). If flammable pesticides are required for use in
the installation pest management program, as determined by the service
pest management consultant, the pesticides must be stored in a separate
flammable liquid storage cabinet outside of the facility. Additional
details on these lockers is given in paragraph 3.7.1.
3.6.2
Lighting
3.6.2.1
Indoor. Switching for the exhaust hood shall be located adjacent
to counter. Lighting shall be 50 foot-candles (538 lux) in the office and
mixing rooms and pesticide storage areas, and 20 foot-candles (215 lux) in the
washroom (Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Lighting Handbook).
3.6.2.2
Outdoor. Provide outdoor lighting when dawn or dusk operations
such as mosquito fogging are performed.
Security.
Outside security lighting should be considered.
This
3.6.2.3
may be a bid item.
3.6.3
Corrosion Resistance. Use of corrosion resistant fixtures
(raceways, receptacles, sinks, drain boards, vapor collection hood, etc.) is
recommended due to the effects of pesticides.
Operational Note: Certain formulations of propoxur (Baygon) are known
to deteriorate fiberglas surfaces. Dibrom (Naled) is extremely
corrosive to metal surfaces.
3.6.4
Appliances.
Provide clothes washer and dryer.
This may be a bid
item.
Operational Note: Appliances commonly found in offices such as electric
heaters, microwave ovens, and coffee makers, are the responsibility of
the Government, regardless of ownership, and shall comply with OSHA
standards.
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