315.3.1 Property line.

Except as otherwise provided in FC 315.3.5, outdoor storage of combustible materials shall not be located within 10 feet (3048 mm) of a property line.

315.3.2 Adjoining properties.

Except as otherwise provided in FC 315.3.5, outdoor storage of combustible materials shall not be located within 50 feet (15 240 mm) of the nearest wall of a building occupied as a Group A occupancy, Group E educational occupancy, Group I-2 occupancy, or any building, structure or premises used for a public gathering.

315.3.3 Building walls, openings and overhead projections.

Except as otherwise provided in FC 315.3.5, outdoor storage of combustible materials shall not be located:

   1.   Within 10 feet (3048 mm) of any building wall that is constructed of a combustible material;

   2.   Within 10 feet (3048 mm) of any building opening, regardless of the wall construction; and

   3.   Under building eaves, canopies, awnings and other overhangs.

315.3.4 Height.

Outdoor storage shall not exceed 20 feet (6096 mm) in height or such lower maximum height allowed by the Building Code or Zoning Resolution.

315.3.5 Reduced separation distance.

The separation distances set forth in FC 315 may be reduced when the combustible materials are:

   1.   Stored in approved cabinets or containers as set forth in FC 315.7.2.2, or other approved cabinet or container suitable for the type or quantity of stored combustible material;

   2.   Where appropriate to the type of stored combustible material, enclosed by a solid fence of an approved noncombustible material and an approved height. The combustible materials shall not be piled higher than 2 feet (610 mm) below the top of the fence; and/or

   3.   One or more other approved fire protection measures are provided.

315.3.6 Portable fire extinguishers.

At least one portable fire extinguisher with a rating of at least 4-A shall be provided for every 2,500 square feet (232.3 m2) of storage area, or portion thereof, or in lieu thereof, a hose of at least 1 inch (25 mm) in diameter, equipped with a nozzle of at least 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) in diameter, sufficient in length to reach all parts of the enclosure, and connected to an adequate water supply may be provided.