(a) The provisions of this section apply to the storage of flammable liquids in parts of buildings classified as of business occupancy. The storage of flammable liquids in mercantile occupancies shall conform to the provisions of Section 383.17.
(b) No flammable liquid in excess of an aggregate of five (5) gallons shall be stored without a permit from the Division of Fire. Flammable liquid with a flash point of 90° F or less shall be in containers not exceeding one (1) gallon capacity. Containers of flammable liquid shall be kept tightly sealed when not in use.
(c) Flammable liquid, including paint, stored in excess of an aggregate of five (5) gallons, shall be stored and used in conformity with the provisions of this chapter, and Sections 381.05, 385.35, 391.29 and 3129.34 to 3129.50. Except as otherwise provided in the Fire Prevention and Building Codes for the storage of fuel oil, all storage of flammable liquids in excess of an aggregate of five (5) gallons shall be within rooms or spaces contained within incombustible walls or partitions having a fire resistance rating of not less than one and one-half (1-1/2) hours with openings protected with self-closing doors having a fire resistance rating of not less than one and one-half (1-1/2) hours. Ceilings of such rooms or spaces shall have a fire resistance rating of not less than one (1) hour.
(d) Except as provided in subsection (c) hereof, each such storage room or space shall conform to the provisions of Section 3129.43(c).
(e) Sections 385.73(a) to (g) and 3155.32 shall govern the storage and use of fuel oil and the installation of oil fired appliances.
(Ord. No. 991-49. Passed 6-27-49, eff. 6-27-49)