5003.9.6 Protection from light.

Materials that are sensitive to light shall be stored in containers designed to protect them from such exposure.

5003.9.7 Shock protection.

Materials that are sensitive to shock shall be padded, suspended or otherwise protected against jarring, seismic activity or other movement.

5003.9.8 Separation of incompatible materials.

Incompatible materials shall be separated while in storage or use except for stored materials in containers having a capacity of not more than 5 pounds (2 kg) or 1/2 gallon (2 L). Separation shall be accomplished by:

   1.   Segregating incompatible materials in storage by a distance of not less than 20 feet (6096 mm).

   2.   Isolating incompatible materials in storage by a noncombustible partition extending not less than 18 inches (457 mm) above and to the sides of the stored material.

   3.   Storing liquid and solid materials in hazardous material storage cabinets. Materials that are incompatible shall not be stored in the same cabinet.

   4.   Storing compressed gases in gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures in accordance with FC 5003.8.5 and 5003.8.6. Materials that are incompatible shall not be stored within the same cabinet or exhausted enclosure.

5003.9.9 Shelf storage.

Shelving shall be of substantial construction, and shall be braced and anchored in accordance with the seismic design requirements of the construction codes, including the Building Code, for the seismic zone in which the material is located. Shelving shall be treated, coated or constructed of materials that are compatible with the hazardous materials stored. Shelves shall be provided with a lip or guard when used for the storage of individual containers.

   Exceptions:

      1.   Storage in hazardous material storage cabinets or laboratory furniture specifically designed for such use.

      2.   Storage of hazardous materials in amounts not requiring a permit in accordance with FC 105.6.

Shelf storage of hazardous materials shall be maintained in an orderly manner.

5003.9.10 Safety cans.

Safety cans shall be listed in accordance with UL 30 when used to increase the maximum allowable quantities per control area of flammable or combustible liquids in accordance with FC Table 5003.1.1(1). Safety cans listed in accordance with UL 1313 are allowed for flammable and combustible liquids when not used to increase the maximum allowable quantities per control area and for other hazardous material liquids in accordance with the listing.

5003.10 Handling.

In addition to the requirements of FC 5003.2, the handling of hazardous materials in corridors or exit enclosures shall be in accordance with FC 5003.10.1 through 5003.10.3.6.

5003.10.1 Valve protection.

Hazardous material gas containers and tanks moved during handling shall have their protective caps in place. Containers and tanks of highly toxic or toxic compressed gases shall have their valve outlets capped or plugged with an approved closure device in accordance with FC Chapter 53.

5003.10.2 Carts and hand trucks required.

Containers of hazardous materials having a hazard ranking of 3 or 4 pursuant to NFPA 704, and liquids in containers exceeding 5 gallons (19 L), shall be moved during handling on a cart or hand truck meeting the requirements of FC 5003.10.3, when moved through any corridor or exit enclosure.

   Exceptions:

      1.   Two hazardous material liquid containers, which are hand carried in approved safety carriers.

      2.   Not more than four drums not exceeding 55 gallons (208 L) each, which are moved by suitable drum trucks.

      3.   Containers of compressed gases, which are moved by approved carts or hand trucks, and containers not exceeding 25 pounds (11 kg), which are hand carried.

      4.   Solid hazardous materials not exceeding 100 pounds (45 kg), which are moved by approved hand trucks, and a single container not exceeding 50 pounds (23 kg), which is hand carried.