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5704.3.4.3 Quantities exceeding limits for control areas.
Quantities exceeding those allowed in control areas set forth in FC 5704.3.4.1 shall be stored in liquid storage rooms or liquid storage warehouses in accordance with FC 5704.3.7 and 5704.3.8.
5704.3.4.4 Liquids for maintenance and operation of equipment.
In all occupancies, quantities of flammable and combustible liquids requiring a permit pursuant to FC 105.6, used for maintenance purposes and the operation of equipment, shall be stored in liquid storage cabinets in accordance with FC 5704.3.2. Quantities not requiring a permit pursuant to FC 105.6 shall be stored in approved containers and locations.
5704.3.5 Storage in control areas.
Storage of flammable and combustible liquids in control areas shall be in accordance with FC 5704.3.5.1 through 5704.3.5.4.
5704.3.5.1 Storage of flammable and combustible liquids below grade.
Flammable liquids shall not be allowed in basements, cellars or other areas below grade. Combustible liquids shall be allowed to be stored in basements, cellars or other areas below grade provided that such basement, cellar or other area below grade is protected throughout by a sprinkler system, and other fire protection is provided in accordance with FC Chapter 9 and the construction codes, including the Building Code.
Exception: Class IIIB combustible liquids may be stored in basements, cellars and other areas below grade that are not protected throughout by a sprinkler system when stored in a room or other area that is segregated, vertically and horizontally, from surrounding spaces by a fire separation of not less than 2-hour fire-resistance rating and such room or other area is protected throughout by a sprinkler system.
5704.3.5.2 Storage pile heights.
Containers having less than a 30-gallon (114 L) capacity which contain Class I or II liquids shall not be stacked more than 3 feet (914 mm) or two containers high, whichever is greater, unless stacked on fixed shelving or otherwise satisfactorily secured. Containers of Class I or II liquids having a capacity of 30 gallons (114 L) or more shall not be stored more than one container high. Containers shall be stored in an upright position.
5704.3.5.3 Storage distance from ceilings and roofs.
Piles of containers shall not be stored closer than 3 feet (914 mm) to the nearest beam, chord, girder or other obstruction, and shall be 3 feet (914 mm) below sprinkler deflectors or discharge orifices of water spray or other overhead fire extinguishing system.
5704.3.5.4 Combustible materials.
In areas that are inaccessible to the public, Class I, II and IIIA liquids shall not be stored in the same pile or rack section as ordinary combustible commodities unless such materials are packaged together as kits.
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