5704.4.2.1 Mixed liquid piles.

Where two or more classes of liquids are stored in a single pile, the quantity in the pile shall not exceed the smallest of maximum quantities for the classes of material stored.

5704.4.2.2 Fire apparatus access.

Outdoor portable container storage areas shall be provided with fire apparatus access in accordance with FC 3605.3.1.

5704.4.2.3 Reserved.

5704.4.2.4 Storage adjacent to buildings.

A maximum amount of 1,100 gallons (4163 L) of flammable and combustible liquids stored in portable containers may be stored adjacent to a building located on the same premises and under the same ownership, provided that:

   1.   The building does not exceed one story in height. Such building shall be of fire-resistance-rated construction with noncombustible exterior surfaces or noncombustible construction and shall be used principally for the storage of liquids; or

   2.   The exterior building wall adjacent to the storage area shall have a fire-resistance rating of not less than 2 hours, having no openings to above grade areas within 10 feet (3048 mm) horizontally of such storage and no openings to below grade areas within 50 feet (15 240 mm) horizontally of such storage.

5704.4.2.4.1 Separation.

The quantity of liquids stored adjacent to a building protected in accordance with FC 5704.4.2.4(2) may exceed 1,100 gallons (4163 L), provided that the maximum quantity per pile does not exceed 1,100 gallons (4163 L) and each pile is separated by a 10-foot-minimum (3048 mm) clear space along the common wall. Where the quantity stored exceeds 1,100 gallons (4163 L) adjacent to a building complying with FC 5704.4.2.4(1), or the provisions of FC 5704.4.2.4(1) cannot be met, a minimum distance in accordance with the column for distance to a lot line in FC Table 5704.4.2 shall be maintained between buildings and the nearest container.

5704.4.3 Spill control and secondary containment.

Outdoor portable container storage areas shall be provided with spill control and secondary containment in accordance with FC 5703.4.

   Exception: Containers stored on approved containment pallets in accordance with FC 5004.2.3 and containers stored in cabinets and lockers with integral spill containment.