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.

5003.10.3 Carts and hand trucks.

Carts and hand trucks required by FC 5003.10.2 to be used to move hazardous materials shall be designed and constructed in accordance with FC 5003.10.3.1 through 5003.10.3.6.

5003.10.3.1 Design.

Carts and hand trucks used to move hazardous materials shall be designed to provide a stable base for such movement during handling and shall have a means of restraining containers to prevent accidental dislodgement. Compressed gas containers placed on carts and hand trucks shall be individually restrained.

5003.10.3.2 Speed-control devices.

Carts and hand trucks shall be provided with a device that will enable the operator to safely control movement by providing stops or speed-reduction devices.

5003.10.3.3 Construction.

The cart or hand truck shall be sturdily constructed of materials compatible with the material being moved.

5003.10.3.4 Spill control.

Carts and hand trucks used to move liquids shall be capable of containing a spill from the largest single container being moved.