(a) The provisions of this section shall not apply to buildings, each occupied by one (1) tenant and used for the manufacturing or processing of flammable liquid, provided such buildings are adequately isolated from other premises and do not present a conflagration hazard to the community.
(b) In applying the provisions of this section, each part of a building which is separated from all other parts by construction having a fire resistance rating commensurate to the fire load but of not less than one (1) hour may be deemed to be a separate building, and each such part may contain the maximum quantities hereinafter specified.
(c) Except as provided in subsections (a) and (b) hereof, or in Section 383.17, or as may be further limited or restricted by this Fire Prevention Code, the maximum quantity of flammable liquid stored or kept in containers in buildings and not stored or kept in rooms conforming to the provisions of Section 3129.43(c), or stored or kept in stationary or fixed tanks conforming to the applicable provisions of this chapter, shall be as follows: (Chapters 3125 to 3131 shall govern limits and restrictions applicable to occupancies other than high hazard occupancy.)
(1) Class I Liquid.
A. In buildings of Type IV, wood construction: in the Inner or Outer Fire District, none; in the Urban District, an aggregate of ten (10) gallons in sealed containers or safety cans of not more than one (1) gallon capacity each;
B. In buildings of Type I, fireproof, Type II, incombustible, or Type III, exterior protected construction: an aggregate of fifty (50) gallons in sealed containers or safety cans of not more than one (1) gallon capacity each.
(2) Class II Liquid.
A. In buildings of Type IV, wood construction: in the Inner or Outer Fire District, none; in the Urban District an aggregate of fifty (50) gallons in sealed containers or safety cans of not more than five (5) gallons capacity each;
B. In buildings of Type I, fireproof, Type II, incombustible or Type III, exterior protected construction: an aggregate of sixty (60) gallons in sealed containers or safety cans of not more than five (5) gallons capacity each or barrels or drums not exceeding sixty (60) gallons capacity each.
(3) Class III Liquid. In buildings of any type of construction; an aggregate of three thousand (3,000) gallons in sealed containers or safety cans not exceeding five (5) gallons capacity each or barrels or drums not exceeding sixty (60) gallons capacity each.
(4) Substitution of Liquids of Higher Flash Point. Class II or III liquid, in the same quantity, may be substituted for the permitted quantity of Class I liquid, and Class III liquid, in the same quantity, for the permitted quantity of Class II liquid. When substitutions are made, the maximum size of container may correspond to that permitted for storage of the class of liquid substituted.
(d) Flammable liquid in excess of the quantities given above or contained within containers exceeding the capacities specified above shall be stored either within rooms conforming to the provisions of Section 3129.43(c), or stored in aboveground or underground tanks as prescribed in this chapter, Chapters 385 and 3129, or stored in approved separate storage houses approved for such storage, or in drums or barrels stored outdoors in an approved isolated location.
(Ord. No. 991-49. Passed 6-27-49, eff. 6-27-49)