Is it the intent of note h in table 403.3 that
all nail stations in beauty salons be equipped
with a source capture ventilation system?
Interpretation #7286
Published January 06, 2014
Original Request
- Code Version
- 2010
- Code
- MECHANIC
- Code Description
- Mechanical
- Chapter
- 4
- Section
- Table 403.3 Note h
- Topic
- Nail Salon Ventilation Requirement
Question
Answer Published 01/06/2014 at 11:36 AM
Yes, footnote (h) reads "For nail salons, the required
exhaust shall include ventilation tables or other systems
that capture the contaminants and odors at their source and
are capable of exhausting a minimum of 50 cfm per station."
exhaust shall include ventilation tables or other systems
that capture the contaminants and odors at their source and
are capable of exhausting a minimum of 50 cfm per station."
Commentary
This footnote specifically references ventilation tables.
These tables are equipped with an exhaust connection and
some type of capture/containment area to minimize the
amount of odors that may escape into the general salon air.
Further, a duct needs to be extended to the floor, near the
feet, to pick up fumes from pedicures.
Other methods acceptible to the building offical may be
approved as well.