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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.
5105.1 General.
The outdoor storage of Level 2 and 3 aerosol products, including storage in temporary storage trailers, shall be separated from exposures in accordance with FC Table 5105.1.
Exposure | Minimum Distance from Aerosol Storage (feet) a |
Public streets or private roads | 20 |
Buildings | 50 |
Exit discharge to a public street or private road | 50 |
Lot lines | 20 |
Other outdoor hazardous material storage | 50 |
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm.
a. The minimum separation distance indicated is not required where exterior walls having a 2-hour fire-resistance rating without penetrations separate the storage from the exposure. The walls shall extend not less than 30 inches above and to the sides of Level 2 and 3 aerosol products.
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