SEC. 57.5307. COMPRESSED GASES NOT OTHERWISE REGULATED.

   Section 5307 of the CFC is hereby adopted in its entirety.

SEC. 57.5401. GENERAL.

   Chapter 54 of the California Fire Code (CFC) is hereby adopted by reference with the following exceptions, modifications, and additions.

SEC. 57.5401.2. PERMITS.

   Permits shall be required as set forth in Sections 57.105.6 and 57.105.7.

SEC. 57.5402. DEFINITIONS.

   Section 5402 of the CFC is hereby adopted in its entirety.

SEC. 57.5403. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

   Section 5403 of the CFC is hereby adopted in its entirety with the following exceptions, modifications, and additions.

SEC. 57.5403.3. WARNING PLACARDS AND SIGNS.

   Wherever corrosive materials are stored or processed, signs with letters not less than 3 inches high on contrasting background stating “WARNING – CORROSIVE MATERIALS” shall be posted at any location within a building and at any location within an area outside a building where such materials are processed or stored, and at such other locations as may be required by the Chief.

SEC. 57.5403.4. WATER SHIELDS.

   Tanks containing corrosive materials which react with water shall be of closed type, or shall be equipped with a lid which shall be kept closed during intervals of non-use and at the end of each working shift. A hood or shield shall be provided over open tanks containing corrosive materials which react with water, if located beneath automatic sprinklers.