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.

FC Table 5104.7
Maximum Quantities of Level 2 and 3 Aerosol Products in Retail Storage Areas

 

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.

Section FC 5105: Outdoor Storage

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.

FC Table 5105.1
Distance to Exposures for Outdoor Storage of Level 2 and 3 Aerosol Products

 

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.

Section FC 5106: Retail Display

5106.1 General.

This section shall apply to the retail display of Level 2 and 3 aerosol products.