(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)