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Isolated storage buildings for the storage of loose combustible fiber shall be not less than fifty (50) feet from other buildings not on the same property and not less than fifty (50) feet from lines on adjacent property where buildings may be built. Such isolated storage buildings shall be not less than twenty (20) feet from buildings on the same property and shall in all cases be suitably located where approved by the Fire Chief, with openings properly protected against the entrance of sparks. The maximum quantity of loose combustible fiber stored in one (1) isolated storage building shall be two thousand five hundred (2,500) cubic feet.
(Ord. No. 991-49. Passed 6-27-49, eff. 6-27-49)
Loose combustible fiber not in suitable bales or packages shall not be stored in the open within one hundred (100) feet of any building or any line on adjacent premises on which buildings may be built. Combustible fiber in bales or packages stored outdoors shall conform to Section 385.76.
(Ord. No. 991-49. Passed 6-27-49, eff. 6-27-49)
(a) Storage warehouses and rooms for baled combustible fiber shall be classified as high hazard occupancy and all such warehouses and rooms shall be of Class I-A, fireproof construction.
(b) No piles of baled combustible fiber in such storage warehouse or room shall exceed nine (9) feet in height and no single storage compartment shall exceed five thousand (5,000) square feet in floor area.
(c) Floors shall be designed to support safely the water-saturated weight of the combustible fiber to be stored thereon.
(d) All interior walls of storage rooms shall have fire resistance ratings of not less than four (4) hours and all openings in such walls shall have opening protectives installed on both sides of the opening. Such opening protectives shall have a combined fire resistance rating of not less than four (4) hours.
(Ord. No. 991-49. Passed 6-27-49, eff. 6-27-49)
(a) Blocks or piles of baled fiber stored in storage warehouses or rooms shall be separated from adjacent storage by aisles not less than five (5) feet wide; or by flash fire barriers consisting of continuous sheets of incombustible material extending from the floor to a height of at least one (1) foot above the highest point of the piles and projecting at least one (1) foot beyond the sides of the piles.
(b) Sisal and other fibers in bales bound with combustible tie ropes, and jute and other fibers liable to swell when wet, shall be stored to allow for expansion in any direction to the extent of twenty percent (20%) of their bulk without endangering building walls, ceilings or columns. Not less than three (3) feet clearance shall be maintained between sprinkler pipes and the tops of piles. Not less than three (3) feet clearance shall be left between walls and sides of piles. However, when the storage compartment is not more than thirty (30) feet in width, one (1) foot clearance at side walls shall be approved when a center aisle not less than five (5) feet wide is maintained.
(Ord. No. 991-49. Passed 6-27-49, eff. 6-27-49)
(a) Whenever the quantity of loose combustible fiber stored within a storage room within a building exceeds one thousand (1,000) cubic feet, such storage room shall be equipped with approved automatic sprinklers or other approved automatic or manually operated fire extinguishing equipment.
(b) Except when the quantity stored within any one (1) fire area is less than three hundred (300) cubic feet of baled combustible fiber, all storage rooms and warehouses for the storage of baled combustible fiber shall be equipped with approved automatic sprinklers or other approved automatic fire extinguishing equipment.
(Ord. No. 991-49. Passed 6-27-49, eff. 6-27-49)
CORROSIVE LIQUIDS, FUME HAZARD GASES AND COMPRESSED GASES
(a) The provisions of Sections 385.46 to 385.51 shall govern the storage and handling of corrosive liquids and fume hazard gases. However, such provisions shall not apply, and no permit shall be required, for the storage or handling of such liquids or gases in small quantities in research laboratories, hospitals, chemical or educational laboratories, retail drug stores or similar establishments, except that such liquids and gases shall, wherever practicable, be kept in containers which conform to the requirements specified in Sections 385.46 to 385.51.
(c) Corrosive liquids shall include hydrochloric, nitric, sulphuric, perchloric, hydrofluoric and other similar acids; alkaline caustic liquids; and other corrosive liquids which react chemically with common materials such as wood or iron, or which may emit hazardous or irritant fumes, or generate heat and cause fire when in contact with organic matter or water, or cause severe damage when in contact with living tissue, or are otherwise similarly hazardous to life or property.
(d) Fume hazard gases include ammonia, chlorine, phosgene, sulphur-dioxide and other similar poisonous, irritant, corrosive or fume hazard gases.
(e) Except as provided in subsection (a) hereof, a permit from the Fire Chief shall be required for the storage or use of fume hazard gases, and for the storage of corrosive liquids in excess of one (1) carboy or an aggregate of five (5) gallons.
(Ord. No. 991-49. Passed 6-27-49, eff. 6-27-49)
(a) Bulk storage of corrosive liquid out-doors shall be in above-ground tanks sufficiently isolated from adjacent premises so as not to endanger such adjacent premises.
(b) Except in buildings devoted primarily to the manufacturing or processing of corrosive liquid, storage of corrosive liquid within buildings shall be in carboys or containers constructed and protected as required by the Interstate Commerce Commission regulations. Storage in quantity shall be at the lowest floor of the building within a fire-resistive storage room equipped with adequate natural or mechanical ventilation and conforming to the applicable provisions of Section 3129.43(c).
(c) Buildings devoted primarily to the manufacture or processing of corrosive liquid shall be of Type I-A, I-B or I-C, fireproof construction, and the arrangement, location and protection of such buildings shall be subject to the approval of the Fire Chief. All storage tanks shall be installed within diked areas arranged to receive and retain the contents of the tanks in the event of rupture or leakage.
(d) Corrosive liquids shall be stored over safety catch basins or similar devices so that leakage of such liquids shall not endanger life or property. Corrosive liquids shall be stored so that unauthorized persons shall not have ready access thereto. None shall be stored in proximity to any substance in combination with which toxic vapors or gases will be produced.
(e) Containers of nitric acid or perchloric acid, or of other corrosive liquid which reacts dangerously in a similar manner, shall be stored only on brick, concrete or asphalt floors, or other approved acid-resistive floor or support. No sawdust, hay, excelsior or other organic substance, or other acids, chemicals, copper or brass, shall be stored in close proximity.
(Ord. No. 991-49. Passed 6-27-49, eff. 6-27-49)
(a) The storage, handling and use of corrosive liquids shall be such as not to endanger life or property or to be hazardous in the event of fire or fire-fighting operations.
(b) Except in buildings devoted primarily to the manufacturing or processing of corrosive liquid, the quantity of corrosive liquid kept or maintained above the lowest floor level within one (1) room or fire area shall not exceed that required for one (1) day’s operations.
(c) A sufficient quantity of inert absorbent material suitable for the material stored shall be provided for absorbing all spilled liquids from floors where corrosive liquids are stored or used. Where corrosive liquids are of such nature that flushing with water is the proper procedure for clearing away spillage or leakage, first-aid hose or other approved adequate water supply shall be maintained in close proximity to the place of storage or usage.
(Ord. No. 991-49. Passed 6-27-49, eff. 6-27-49)
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