6604.2.3 Distance to exposures from Class 1 and 2 material outdoor storage areas.

Outdoor storage of Class 1 or 2 unstable (reactive) materials shall not be within 20 feet (6096 mm) of buildings not associated with the manufacture or distribution of such materials, lot lines, public streets, private roads or means of egress. The minimum required distance shall not apply when fire barriers that have no openings or penetrations and have a minimum fire-resistance rating of 2 hours interrupt the line of sight between the storage and the exposure. The fire barrier shall either be an independent structure, or the exterior wall of the building adjacent to the storage area.

6604.2.4 Storage configuration.

Piles of unstable (reactive) materials shall not exceed 1,000 cubic feet (28 m3).

6604.2.5 Aisle widths.

Aisle widths between piles shall not be less than one-half the height of the pile or 10 feet (3048 mm), whichever is greater.

Section FC 6605: Handling and Use

6605.1 General.

Unstable (reactive) materials in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in FC Table 5003.1.1(1) or 5003.1.1(3) shall be handled and used in accordance with FC 5001, 5003, 5005 and this chapter.

Section FC 6606: Manufacturing Restrictions