SEC. 57.315.3.7. HEIGHT LIMITATIONS.

   Height limitations shall comply with Sections 57.315.3.7.1 through 57.315.3.7.3.

SEC. 57.315.3.7.1. SHELVING OR RACKS.

   Storage shelving or racks more than 5 feet 9 inches in height shall be designed and constructed in accordance with Chapter 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (Building Code) and the requirements of this article.

SEC. 57.315.3.7.2. RATIO TO THE WIDTH.

   The height of piles of materials, tiers of shelving, or racks shall be maintained in ratio to the width of the aisles. With minimum main or side aisle width, the height shall not exceed 15 feet. When the height is increased, the main and side aisles shall be increased in width 3 inches for each foot of increased height.

SEC. 57.315.3.7.3. WOOD PALLETS AND/OR NON-EXPANDED POLYETHYLENE SOLID DECK PALLETS.

   Wood pallets and/or non-expanded polyethylene solid deck pallets shall be stored no higher than 6 feet. Each pallet pile (four individual stacks of pallets) shall be separated from other pallet piles by a minimum distance of 8 feet and from the storage of other commodities by 25 feet.

SEC. 57.315.3.8. CLEARANCE FROM EXPOSURES.

   Clearance from exposures shall comply with Sections 57.315.3.8.1 through 57.315.3.8.4.

SEC. 57.315.3.8.1. STORED MATERIALS AND LIGHTING FIXTURES.

   A clearance of at least 18 inches shall be maintained between stored materials and lighting fixtures.

SEC. 57.315.3.8.2. MATERIALS WHICH MAY SWELL OR EXPAND.

   An unobstructed clearance of at least 2 feet shall be maintained between stored materials, which may swell or expand with the absorption of water, and building walls.