6304.1 Indoor storage.

Indoor storage of oxidizers in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in FC Table 5003.1.1(1) shall be in accordance with FC 5001, 5003, 5004 and this chapter.

6304.1.1 Detached storage.

Storage of liquid and solid oxidizers shall be in a detached building when required by FC 5003.8.2.

6304.1.2 Distance from detached storage buildings to exposures.

In addition to the requirements of the construction codes, including the Building Code, detached storage buildings shall be located in accordance with FC Table 6304.1.2.

FC Table 6304.1.2
Oxidizer (Liquids and Solids) – Distance from Detached Storage Buildings and Outdoor Storage Areas to Exposures

Oxidizer Class	Weight (pounds)	Minimum Distance to Buildings, Lot Lines, Public Streets, Private Roads or Building Exits (feet)
1	Note a	Not Required
2	Note a	35
3	Note a	50
4	Up to 10	50
	greater than 10 up to 100	75
	greater than 100 up to 500	100
	greater than 500 up to 1,000	125
	greater than 1,000 up to 3,000	200
	greater than 3,000 up to 5,000	300
	greater than 5,000 up to 10,000	400
	over 10,000	As required by the commissioner

 

For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 pound = 0.454 kg.

a.   Any quantity over the amount required for detached storage in accordance with FC 5003.8.2, or over the outdoor maximum allowable quantity for outdoor control areas.

6304.1.3 Explosion control.

Any room or other area in which Class 4 liquid or solid oxidizers are stored shall be provided with explosion control in accordance with FC 911 and the construction codes, including the Building Code.