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5104.5 Storage in indoor flammable liquid storage rooms.
Indoor flammable liquid storage rooms shall comply with the requirements of FC 5704.3.7. The maximum quantities of aerosol products shall comply with the requirements of FC 5104.5.1 or 5104.5.2.
5104.5.1 Storage rooms of 500 square feet or less.
The storage of aerosol products in flammable liquid storage rooms less than or equal to 500 square feet (46 m2) in area shall not exceed the following quantities:
1. A net weight of 1,000 pounds (454 kg) of Level 2 aerosol products.
2. A net weight of 500 pounds (227 kg) of Level 3 aerosol products.
3. A combined net weight of 1,000 pounds (454 kg) of Level 2 and 3 aerosol products.
5104.5.2 Storage rooms greater than 500 square feet.
The storage of aerosol products in flammable liquid storage rooms greater than 500 square feet (46 m2) in area shall not exceed the following quantities:
1. A net weight of 2,500 pounds (1135 kg) of Level 2 aerosol products.
2. A net weight of 1,000 pounds (454 kg) of Level 3 aerosol products.
3. A combined net weight of 2,500 pounds (1135 kg) of Level 2 and 3 aerosol products. The maximum aggregate storage quantity of Level 2 and 3 aerosol products allowed in separate indoor storage rooms protected by a sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 30B shall be 5,000 pounds (2270 kg).
5104.6 Storage in liquid warehouses.
The storage of Level 2 and 3 aerosol products in liquid warehouses, as defined in NFPA 30B, shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 30B. The storage shall be located within segregated storage areas in accordance with FC 5104.3.2 and FC 5104.6.1 through 5104.6.3.
5104.6.1 Containment.
Spill control or drainage shall be provided to prevent the flow of liquid to within 8 feet (2438 mm) of the segregated storage area.
5104.6.2 Sprinkler design.
Sprinkler protection shall be designed based on the highest level of aerosol product present.
5104.6.3 Opening protection into segregated storage areas.
Fire doors or gates opening into the segregated storage area shall either be self-closing or provided with automatic-closing devices activated by sprinkler water flow or an approved fire detection system.
5104.7 Storage in Group M occupancies.
Storage of Level 2 and 3 aerosol products in occupancies in Group M shall comply with the requirements of FC Table 5104.7. Retail display shall comply with the requirements of FC 5106.
Maximum Net Weight Per Floor (pounds) | |||
Floor | Nonsegregated storage a, b | Segregated storage | |
Storage cabinets b | Separated from retail area c | ||
Basement, cellar or other area below grade | Not permitted | Not permitted | Not permitted |
Ground floor | 2,500 | 5,000 | Note d |
Upper floors | 500 | 1,000 | Note d |
For SI: 1 pound = 0.454 kg, 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2.
a. The total aggregate quantity on display and in storage shall not exceed the maximum retail display quantity indicated in FC 5106.3.
b. Storage quantities indicated are the maximum allowed in any 50,000-square-foot area.
c. The storage area shall be separated from the retail area with a 1-hour fire-resistance-rated assembly.
d. See FC Table 5104.3.2.
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