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Storage in Containers. The storage of flammable liquids within buildings shall be as given in this paragraph; provided, however, that in a special room for flammable liquids, unlimited quantities of Class II or III flammable liquids may be stored therein as provided in Section 15-24-410 of this Code.
(a) In Buildings of Type IVA or IVB Construction. Class I or II liquids, in sealed containers of safety cans of not more than one gallon capacity, not exceeding a total of five gallons. Class III liquids, maximum limit of any tank or container, 60 gallons to a maximum aggregate amount of 60 gallons except as otherwise permitted in Sections 15-24-170, 15-24-270 and 15-24-280 of this Code.
(b) In Other Buildings. Class I liquids, in sealed containers or safety cans not more than one gallon capacity, not exceeding a total of ten gallons. Class II liquids in sealed containers or safety cans of not more than five gallons capacity or in barrels, drums or tanks not more than 60 gallons capacity, to a maximum aggregate amount of 60 gallons. Class III liquids in sealed containers of not more than five gallons capacity, in barrels, drums and tanks not exceeding 120 gallons capacity to a maximum aggregate amount of 120 gallons, except as otherwise permitted in Sections 15-24-170, 15-24-270 and 15-24-280 of this Code.
(c) Whenever the amount of flammable liquid stored in a building exceeds the limits in subitems (a) or (b) given above, the excess flammable liquid shall be stored in a special room for flammable liquids.
(d) Paint and Lettering. Portable containers of a capacity of ten gallons or less, used for storing Class I flammable liquids, shall be painted red, or shall be painted with a conspicuous band or stripe of red. Such containers shall be conspicuously lettered in black with the following words: “Dangerous – Keep Lights and Fires Away”. Portable containers, used for storing Class III flammable liquids shall be painted blue, or shall be painted with a conspicuous band or stripe of blue. Such containers shall be conspicuously lettered in white with the following words: “Dangerous – Keep Light and Fire Away”.
Storage Cabinets. Where the total quantity of flammable liquids stored is more than ten gallons and less than 50 gallons, and no individual container exceeds five gallons capacity, storage cabinets constructed as follows shall be required: bottom, top and sides of cabinet shall be made of sheet iron, not less than No. 18 gauge in thickness. Said cabinet shall be double walled, with not less than one and one-half inches air space. Joints shall be riveted or welded. Doors shall be of a construction equivalent to walls and shall be provided with a three-joint lock. Door sill shall be raised not less than two inches above the bottom of the cabinet. The cabinet shall be conspicuously labeled in red letters: “Flammable – Keep Fire Away”.
(Prior code § 129.1-23)