(a) This Part (rule) applies to any industry, trade, occupation, process or place in the State of New York where air contaminants are generated, which is the subject of any of the provisions of the Labor Law pertaining to the protection of the lives, health and safety of employees or the public, except as otherwise provided by law, including but not limited to: factories; mercantile establishments; places of public assembly; amusement devices at carnivals, fairs and amusement parks; buildings, structures or areas where construction, excavation or demolition work is being performed; coin-operated machines performing a manufacturing process; ski tows and other passenger tramways; vehicular bridges and tunnels operated by bridge and tunnel authorities subject to the Public Authorities Law; but excluding any occupation or process performed on a farm as defined in this Part (rule).

(b) Specific provisions relating to the prevention and control of air contaminants cited in other Industrial Code Parts (rules) either existing or adopted in the future shall take precedence over this Part (rule), where such provisions are inconsistent with this Part (rule).

(c) The provisions of Industrial Code Part (Rule No.) 18 relating to exhaust systems shall apply to operations not specifically covered by other Industrial Code Parts (rules).