(A) The open storage of materials and equipment shall, except for sales display, be subject to the following requirements:
(2) All combustible material shall be stored in such a way as to include, where necessary, access drives to permit free access of firefighting equipment.
(B) (1) The bulk storage of flammable liquids and chemicals, when stored in aboveground tanks, shall occur no closer than the lot line or any principle building than the distance indicated by the following table:
Capacity per Container (Gallons) | Minimum Separation Distances Aboveground Containers |
Capacity per Container (Gallons) | Minimum Separation Distances Aboveground Containers |
Less than 125 | None |
125 to 250 | 10 feet |
251 to 500 | 10 feet |
501 to 2,000 | 25 feet |
2,001 to 30,000 | 50 feet |
30,001 to 70,000 | 75 feet |
70,001 to 90,000 | 100 feet |
(2) The distance may be reduced to not less than ten feet for a single container of 1,200 gallons capacity or less, provided such a container is at least 25 feet from any other container or more than 125 gallons capacity.
(C) The underground bulk storage of flammable liquids shall be located in accordance with the Uniform Fire Code regarding tank storage underground, except the minimum distance between such underground tanks and any R Zone boundary shall be at least ten feet.
(Ord. passed 5-16-2023)