The limits referred to in certain sections of the 2000 International Fire Code are hereby established as follows.
(A) Section 3204.1.1. Insert, into this section, the limits in which the storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers is prohibited, so that the section now reads:
“3204.3.1.1 Location. Stationary containers shall be located in accordance with Section 3203.6. Containers of cryogenic fluids shall not be located within diked areas containing other hazardous materials.
Storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers outside of buildings is prohibited within the limits established by law in the adopting ordinance as the limits of districts in which such storage is prohibited.”
(B) Section 3404.2.9.5.2. Insert, into this section, the limits in which the storage of Class I and Class II liquids in above-ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited:
“3404.2.9.5.2 Separation between adjacent stable or unstable liquid tanks. The separation between tanks containing stable liquids shall be in accordance with NFPA 30: Table 2-7. Where tanks are in a diked area containing Class I or II liquids, or in the drainage path of Class I or II liquids, and are compacted in three or more rows or in an irregular pattern, the code official is authorized to require greater separation than specified in NPA 30: Table 2-7 or other means to make tanks in the interior of the pattern accessible for fire-fighting purposes.
Exception: Tanks used for storing Class IIIB liquids are allowed to be spaced 3 feet (914 mm) apart unless within a diked area or drainage path for a tank storing Class I or II liquids.
The separation between tanks containing unstable liquids shall not be less than one-half the sum of their diameters.”
(C) Section 3406.2.4.4. Insert, into this section, the limits in which the storage of Class I and Class II liquids in above-ground tanks is prohibited:
“3406.2.4.4 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited. The storage of Class I and II liquids in above-ground tanks is prohibited within the limits established by law in the adopting ordinance as the limits of districts in which such storage is prohibited.”
(D) Section 3804.2. Insert, into this section, the limits in which the storage of liquefied petroleum gas is restricted for the protection of heavily populated or congested areas:
“3804.2 Maximum capacity within established limits. Within the limits established by law in the adopting ordinance restricting the storage of liquefied petroleum gas for the protection of heavily populated or congested areas, the aggregate capacity of any one installation shall not exceed a water capacity of 2,000 gallons (7570 L).
Exception: In particular installations, this capacity limit shall be determined by the code official, after consideration of special features such as topographical conditions, nature of occupancy, and proximity to buildings, capacity of proposed containers, degree of fire protection to be provided, and capabilities of the local fire department.”
(Ord. 1534, passed 9-12-2000)