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FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS

not be stored in the same pile or rack section as ordi- exceeds 18 feet (5486 mm) in height, shall be
nary combustible commodities unless such materials protected in accordance with Table
are packaged together as kits. 5704.3.6.3(4), and the storage heights and
5704.3.6 Wholesale and retail sales uses. Flammable and arrangements shall be limited to those specified
combustible liquids in Group M occupancy wholesale and in Table 5704.3.6.3(2).
retail sales uses shall be in accordance with Sections 3. Storage on racks greater than 4 feet 6 inches
5704.3.6.1 through 5704.3.6.5, or Sections 10.10.2, (1372 mm) in height, or where the ceiling
12.3.8, 16.4.1 through 16.4.3, 16.5.1 through 16.5.2.12, exceeds 18 feet (5486 mm) in height shall be pro-
Tables 16.5.2.1 through 16.5.2.12, and Figures 16.4.1(a) tected in accordance with Tables 5704.3.6.3(5),
through 16.14.1(c) of NFPA 30. 5704.3.6.3(6), and 5704.3.6.3(7) as appropriate,
5704.3.6.1 Container type. Containers for Class I liq- and the storage heights and arrangements shall be
uids shall be metal. limited to those specified in Table 5704.3.6.3(3).
Combustible commodities shall not be stored above
Exception: In sprinklered buildings, an aggregate
quantity of 120 gallons (454 L) of water-miscible flammable and combustible liquids.
Class IB and Class IC liquids is allowed in nonme- 5704.3.6.4 Warning for containers. Cans, containers
tallic containers, each having a capacity of 16 and vessels containing flammable liquids or flammable
ounces (0.473 L) or less. liquid compounds or mixtures offered for sale shall be
provided with a warning indicator, painted or printed
5704.3.6.2 Container capacity. Containers for Class I
liquids shall not exceed a capacity of 5 gallons (19 L). on the container and stating that the liquid is flamma-
ble, and shall be kept away from heat and an open
Exception: Metal containers not exceeding 55 gal- flame.
lons (208 L) are allowed to store up to 240 gallons
(908 L) of the maximum allowable quantity per con- 5704.3.6.5 Storage plan. Where required by fire the
trol area of Class IB and IC liquids in a control code official, aisle and storage plans shall be submitted
area. The building shall be equipped throughout in accordance with Chapter 50.
with an approved automatic sprinkler system in 5704.3.7 Liquid storage rooms. Liquid storage rooms
accordance with Table 5704.3.4.1. The containers shall comply with Sections 5704.3.7.1 through
shall be provided with plastic caps without cap seals 5704.3.7.5.2.
and shall be stored upright. Containers shall not be 5704.3.7.1 General. Quantities of liquids exceeding
stacked or stored in racks and shall not be located in those set forth in Section 5704.3.4.1 for storage in con-
areas open to the public. trol areas shall be stored in a liquid storage room com-
5704.3.6.3 Fire protection and storage arrange- plying with this section and constructed and separated
ments. Fire protection and container storage arrange- as required by the International Building Code.
ments shall be in accordance with Table 5704.3.6.3(1) 5704.3.7.2 Quantities and arrangement of storage.
or the following: The quantity limits and storage arrangements in liquid
1. Storage on shelves shall not exceed 6 feet (1829 storage rooms shall be in accordance with Tables
mm) in height, and shelving shall be metal. 5704.3.6.3(2) and 5704.3.6.3(3) and Sections
5704.3.7.2.1 through 5704.3.7.2.3.
2. Storage on pallets or in piles greater than 4 feet 6
inches (1372 mm) in height, or where the ceiling

TABLE 5704.3.6.3(1)
MAXIMUM STORAGE HEIGHT IN CONTROL AREA
NONSPRINKLERED AREA SPRINKLERED AREA a SPRINKLERED WITH IN-RACK PROTECTION a, b
TYPE OF LIQUID
(feet) (feet) (feet)
Flammable liquids:
Class IA 4 4 4
Class IB 4 8 12
Class IC 4 8 12
Combustible liquids:
Class II 6 8 12
Class IIIA 8 12 16
Class IIIB 8 12 20
For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm.
a In buildings protected by an automatic sprinkler system, the storage height for containers and portable tanks shall not exceed the maximum storage height
permitted for the fire protection scheme set forth in NFPA 30 or the maximum storage height demonstrated in a full-scale fire test, whichever is greater.
NFPA 30 criteria and fire test results for metallic containers and portable tanks shall not be applied to nonmetallic containers and portable tanks.
b. In-rack protection shall be in accordance with Table 5704.3.6.3(5), 5704.3.6.3(6) or 5704.3.6.3(7).

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