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6603.5 Temperature-sensitive material.
Where the required storage temperature range, as specified by the manufacturer, extends beyond normal ambient temperatures, high or low temperature limit switches, as applicable, shall be provided in addition to normal temperature controls. These limit switches shall activate an alarm in a supervised area to ensure reporting to the fire department.
6604.1 Indoor storage.
Indoor storage of unstable (reactive) materials 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.
6604.1.1 Detached storage.
Storage of unstable (reactive) materials shall be in a detached building when required in FC 5003.8.2.
6604.1.2 Explosion control.
Indoor storage rooms, areas and buildings containing Class 3 or 4 unstable (reactive) materials shall be provided with explosion control in accordance with FC 911 and the construction codes, including the Building Code.
6604.1.3 Liquid-tight floor.
In addition to FC 5004.12, floors of storage areas for liquids and solids shall be of liquid-tight construction.
6604.1.4 Storage configuration.
Unstable (reactive) materials stored in quantities greater than 500 cubic feet (14 m
3) shall be separated into piles, each not larger than 500 cubic feet (14 m3). Aisle width shall not be less than the height of the piles or 4 feet (1219 mm), whichever is greater.
Exception: Materials stored in tanks.
6604.1.5 Location.
Unstable (reactive) materials shall not be stored in basements or other areas below grade.
6604.1.6 Smoke and heat venting.
Smoke and heat venting shall be provided in accordance with FC 910 and the construction codes, including the Building Code.
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