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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 09141999 - SD15 s 1998 CALIFORNIA FIRE or,tra Costa Go :� yCODE F LARRY f HUD . 2310 t ewy-cad PeasanS r€<-. ,Ca 94523-4694 1925,930-5575 (925)93y 55tiv rax(925)930-5592 OP ,� s YI} iFOgBased on the G4� 1997 UFC TM California Building Standards Commission Item No. 1,54F98 International Fire Code Institute 536;Workman Mill road Whiuier,California 906191-2295 (562)699-0124 Copyright O 1998 copyright held by hiternational Conference of Building?officials 5360 Workman M-MI road Whittier,Calffornia 9060:-2295 and Western Fire Chiefs Association 3•.0 N.Main Avenue,Suite 25 Falibrook,Califo;nia 92.025 and California Building Standards€:ommissior 30;0 K Street,Suite 101 Sacramento,California 95514 Licensed to the International Fire Code Institute Cover photos courtesy of Factory Mutual Engineering Corporation and Los Angeles County Department of Public Works. PRINTED IN THE J.S.R. California Fire Code Preface This document is the naztn part of H parts of the official triennial compilation and publication©f adoptions, amendments and repeal of building re-gulatiors to the California Code of Regulations, Title 24,also referred to as the California Building Standards Code. This part is kn��✓r¢as thea's_ �rt?iai.e�t�c�and incorporates by adoption the� 3�7 edition o the T�s i# Fire Code' t the International,dire Code institute with necessary California amendments. The California Bui ding Standards Code is published in its entirety every three years by order of California legislature, with sup- plements published in intervening years. The California legislature delegates authority to various state agencies, boards, cottm?is- sions rand departments to create building regulations to implement the states statutes. These building regulations have the same fore of lav, and take efgect 180 days a,,fter its publication, unless otherwise stipulated. The Ca ifern;a :i.iding Standards Code applies to all occupancies throughout the State of California as.annotated. A city, county, or city and county may establish more restrictive building standards reasonably necessary because of locai clinil-4- tic, geological or topographical conditions. Findings of local condition must be filed with the Califorria Building Standards Corr- mission to become effective, and may not be effective any sooner than the effective date of the California Building Standards Code. To ja niliarize yourself with the format of this code, it is suggested that users review thefollowing contents of!leis code: How to Distinguish Model Code language from California Arnendmxnts California Matrix Adoption Tables 1f you have any questions regarding this code or wish to offer comments toward improving the ormat of this code,please address your questions and comments to: California Building Standards Commission 1130 K Street,Suite 101 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone:(916)323-6363 Fax:(91 v)443-6005 % for is ,wilding Standards Commission Questions and Interpretations Contact List Department of Housing and Community Development State Historical Building Code Board Residem-al . .. . . .. . .. . . . . . .. .... . . . . . .. (916)445-9471 Alternative Building Standards (996)445-7627 Manufactured Homes,Cotnnercial Coaches and I parent Structures in Mobile"Home Parks (General) . .. .... .. . . . . .. . . .. . .. . .. . . (916)445-3338 Department of Food and Agriculture Mobilenes (pr7nitslnspe^tiozs) .. .. (916)255-2501 Northern Region Meat&Pov.'t7y Packi!-zg Pant Standards (9:6)654-0504 (909)782-4420 Southern Region Dairy Standards . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . .. . (996)653-6582 Employee Ho-as;rg . . ... ... .. . . .. . . . . . . . . (916)445-9479 Residential Access Interpretive Department of the;Youth Authority Manual . . . .. ... . ... .. .. . .. .. . (916)457-1103 CALBO Office of the State Fire Marshal Institution Standards ... . . . .. . . .. . (916)262-1428 Eire Safety . . .. .. . . . . . .. . .. . . .. . . . . .. . . (916)445-8421 Department of Water Resources Firep9ace Standards . . . . .. . .. .. .. .. . . .. . . (916)445-8421 Day Care Centers . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. .. ... . . . (916)445-8421 Cray water Installation Standards . .. . ... .. . (916)327-1620 Exits . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (916)445-8421 Division of the State Architect—Structural Safety Board of Corrections P,ubiic Schools . . .. . .. . .. . . .. . . . . . . . ... . (916)445-7627 Jail Standards . . . . .. .. . . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . .. (916)324-1914 State-owned Buildings . . . . .. .. .. . . . . . ... . (916),445-7627 Earthquake Safety . . .. . . .. .. . . . . . .. . . . . . (916)445-7627 Asbest©s .. . . .. . .. ... . . . . .. . . .. . .. . . . . . (916)445-2630 California State Library State Eu91dit7g Inspector Infor!natio7) ,. — . . . (916)445-7627 Construction Standards . .... . .. .. . . ... .. . (916)653-7252 Division of the State Architect—Access Compliance Disabled Access . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. .. . . (9 16)327-9698 Department of Consumer Affairs—Board of Barbering Access Interpretive Manual . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . (916)327-9698 and Cosmetology Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development Barber and Beauty Shop and . . . .. . Hospitals . . .... ..... . .. . .. . . .. . . .. . . . . (9:6)654-2012 College Standards . .. . ... . .. . .. . (916)327-6250 Skilled Nursing Facilities.. . .. .. . . .. . . .. . . (9e6)654-2012 Clinics .. . . . . . .. . , (916)554-20125eartxnent of Consumer Affairs—Board of Pharmacy Permits . .. .. .. . . . .... . . . ... . . . . .. . .. . . (916)654-3362 Pharmacy Standards .. .. . ..... . .. . .. . . .. . (916)445-5014 Department of Health Services Crga77ized Camps .. . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . (916)324-2208 Department of Consumer Affairs—Board o Public Swimming Pools . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (916)324-2208 Veterinary Medicine Asbestos .. . . . . . .. . .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . (415;540-2134 Veterinary Hospital Standards ., . . . . . . .. .. . (916')263-2610 Department of Industrial Relations.Division of Occupational Safety and Health Department of Consumer Affairs,--Acupuncture :916`322-3640 Committee Places of Employment . . .. ... . . .. . .. . � E7no oyee Safety (916)322-3640 Office Standards. . .. . .. . ... .. .. .. ... . .. . (916)263-2680 E9evators (916)322-3640 Boiler Inspections (915)920-6123 Pz.essure Vessels . .. . . . . .. . .. . .. . . . . . .. . . (415)557-0437 Department of Consumer Affairs--Bureau sof Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation Asbestos .. . . .. . .. . .. . . (916)920-6131 Industrial Hygienist Cai.ifornia Energy Commissfon Insulation Testing Standards . . . .. .. . . . . .. . (916)574-2040 Energy Standards . . . . . . . . . . . (800)772-3300 Energy Hodire Furnace Standards . . .. . .. .. . (800)772-3300 Energy Hotline I3 Co trot B of Consumer Affairs—Structural fest Conteal 13srard Lighting Standards . . . . . . . . .. (800)772-3300 Energy Hotline 'nterpretive�,&nual/Erergy Forms . . . . . .. . . (9:6)654-5200 Structural Standards . . . . . . . . . :. . . . . . . .. . (916)263-2540 ..... ....................... . .............................................................................................. _..._ ......... ......... ......... ......... ......._... .. ......... ........ ......... ......... ......... .................. ...... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ....... ......... ...............__. Preface Introduction-.The Uniform Fire Code(UJ;Q is the United States' premier rnode"fire code. Since*itsinit!ador in 1971,the code has become internationally recognize,,,for its-,Ole in setting the pace of fire prevention, fir-,pro=t�1, on and public sa-fetly. Fire codes represent one of today's most rapidly changing regulatory arenas.New cha,lenges presentedby hazardous_mzf rials, f:a-,qmab'e and combustible liquids,explosives,high-piled cornbustible storage.aerosol product storage and building operations are - fire among the many issues shaping the future of fire prevention,fire protecion and public safety.In add.. .,on,,fi -codes have evolved far beyond,their traditional roles as trainterance,codes,now addressing many issuesrelatedto new construction and special hazards irl buildings.As a model code developed through a consensus code development process,the Uniform Fire Code,provides jurisdictions I with an opportunity to adopt a fire code wNch is comprehensive,up-to-date and consistent with codes of othler,illrdictions.Ado-,- is t on ot the Unifiornt,Fire Code allso relieves Jurisdictions from tripdependently developing regulations.burdensome process of in History-The 1997 edition is the tenth edition of the Unform Fire Code.Now published by the Inferriational moire"Ode Ins nate, the cod-,was initially published as a-,n, 1P I -i �,odel code document in 1971 through a cooperative effort ofthe'Western Fire Chiefs Asso,a- il 'iciw -973 and has since been published on a three- t on and the Internationa;Conference of Building Off ls�The Code was updated in 11 year schedule.Editions include 1971, 1973, 1976, 1979, 1982, 1985, 1988, 1991, 1994 and 1997, Two-Volume Set.Provisions of the Uniform, Fire Code and the Untfortn Fire Code Standards have been redesignated as a two- volurne set of the Uniform Fire''Ode.Volume I contains the provisions previously contained in the Uniform Fire Code and Votuine 2 his redesignation emphasized that both boo is are coni ns previous ns provisorsp ly contained in the Unirertn Fire Code Standards.7 truly part of tlne Uni:forniFire Code when the code is adopted. Metricadom The Uniform Fire Code was meetnicated for the 1994 edition.Metric equivalents are provided in parentheses follow- ing Erglish units.Forrmulas are also provided with nnetric equivalerts,tyletriic equivalent formulas irl'Ined-i-ate'y follow Engh"Ish for- mulas and are denoted by "For K." preceding the metric equivalent. Sone formulas do not use dimensions and, fmis, are not provided with metric equivalents.Tables are provided with miflitiplying conversion factors in subheadings for each tabulated unit of nneasurement. -Metric equivalents-included in the code represent approximate conversions from.English units.Wticre metric un;ts are shown in parentheses adjacent to Engilish units,the English-units sha";be the exact code reouirement,and the rretric equivalent shall be con- sidered as an approximation. it isrecognized that some of the selected units for rnetrc con=versions,such as the use of for most diincri.sions of length, Tray be nonstandard;however,unit selections were based on those used.by the Upi-' ,omi Building Code at the reqpuest of the General Services Administration,an agency of the United States Government. How the Code is Revised.The Uniform Fire Code is updated on an annual basis.A,the corclusion of each.update cycle,an annual sut)ol-.ment to the current edition is published,except for every third year when all approved code changes are consolidated into a -new edition of the code.Updating is accomplished through a consensus code development process adrnirnstered by the international Fire Code Institute that a"lows anyone to submit proposals to revise the code and coniment on the proposals o1fothers through reg-,il-ar publichearings, Participants in the code development process represent a wide cross-sect.;on of fire officials,building officia,"s, design professionals,manufacturers,developers,insurance organizations,researchers,industry assoc=iations and other interested parties. For additional information about,the process of revising the code or to submit a code change proposa,connfact,the Inteernationai Fir-,Code Institute. Marking of Revisions as Compared to the 1994 Edition:Solid vertical lines In the margins within the body of the code indicate a technical or major edi"toria" change fro-m the 1994 edition.The revision may be a new code provision,a revised provision or a provision that has been relocated from,elsewhere mi the code, The'letter S repeating in nne vertically in the rnargin indicates that the provision is-naintainedundert-he code change procedures iform of the International Conference of Building Officials and diat the provision is based on requirements of!h cUn RuildingCode. the letter M repeating iii:tine vertical'y in the margin indicates that the provision is maintained under the code change procedures of the International Conference of Bui-ilding Officials and that the provision is based on requirements of the Unilfbrm Mechapical Code`vt . De`etlon:rdicators(*)are provided in the margin where a paragraph or item listing has been deleted or relocated to another por- tion of the code. Minor revisions,such as rewording Or res-equencing changes,:lave not been marked in the margin. About the International Fire Code Institute The International Fire Code Institute(IFC"_)is a not-for-profit public service benefit corporation dedicated to public safety.'a he institute is a membership assoc;atio.representing fire officials,building officials,design professionals,manufacturers,developers, insurance organizatiors,researchers,industry associations and outer interested parties.Cosponsored by tie Ir:ternatioral Assvcia- tion of Fire Chiefs (IAFCl/,the Irtterr:anonal'...`'orference of Building Officials(ICBO)and the Western Fire Chiefs Association (V;FC A;,the institute was formed to act as an advocate for fire officials and as Publishers of the Uniform Fare Code'"' (UFC; to promote"'Ic continued success of the UFC.The Institute begat operations in October 1991,and tegetiner wi h IFCi's sister orgas�Mza- tions,ICB0 and WFCA,IFC`has-nearly 70 years experience developing and pror:ulgatir:g model codes,including more than 20 years developing and prornulgating the Uniforms Fire Cade. The Institute occrspies a unique.riche among fire-safety organization=s as the first organization in the United States to focus or, rode>fire codes;and t has quickly become a leading fire-safety organization-The most well-known function of IF'C1 is the orga- nization's role in administration of the Unirorm Fire Cade and arcill. zy}rog. ms. The lns6tute Inas roar major,organizational objectives: l. To pror::ote�nterratnonal unrforrx�rty of fit"e preve:�iicn,:�azarwou5 materia'and b��Id�rg constC7:�cNora reg�:Iat:ors; 2. To provide a forum in which persons interested in the prevention,control and suppression of fires,explosions and hazardous rna;eraals incidents can exchange nethods of improved safety and ideas; "s. To ce time p�b isl i g,developing and to not- g the Uniform Fire Carie;and L. To provide education and support services for the Uniform Fire Cade. The Institute has already had a dramatic impact on,,he fire prevention profession.New programs and projec's offered by 1FCI include publication of ti:e 1FC1.Fire Code Journal,the nation's first magazine to focus on fire code related issues.The LFC1 Fara Code Journal is also unique in t:at it covers activities of interest in all of tie:xodel code organizatio.zs,rotiust those in the Uniform Codes,so that IFCI's me-tubers can keep abreast of major fire-and life-safety issues affecting codes throughout the United States. The.Institute also offers numerous professional development seminars for fire code ernforcers and users,nationally recognized certi- fication programs for fire inspectors and underground storage tank installers and inspectors,and computer-assisted tools for using 'he UFC. Several addi"lora:projects to support fire code users are also under development. Membership is currently available to individuals and organizations with an interest in fire codes,and_nieinbership benefits include receivi g copies of each rev✓edition of the �ni,arm Fare+Fade a,nd annual supplements;the IF'CI Fare Casae fru:rcai, gazine;all propose,:,revisions to the uniform Fare Code, code application and enforcement assistance by a.staff of engineers,and discounts on publications,educational offerings and video training prograrns, For further information.on the'International Fire Node Institute,please call IFCI's office at(562)693-0124,fax(562)699-4522. �@v How to Distinguish .Model Code .language from California Amendments To distinguish between model code language and incorporated California oniendments, including exclusive California standards, California amendments will appear in italics. ,Symbols in the margins indicate the stages of code changes as.follows: [SPUt This symbol idertifies which state agerscy(s)has amended a section of model conte.For a complete listing of state agencies, refer to the Application Section withir,Article 1. C A This symbol indicates a Califbrnia amendment has been made to the Uniform Fire Code, A This syrnbol indicates that a charge has been made to a Calirfornia amendment. ii This symbol indicates that model code language has been deleted within a California amendment. This symbol is primarily for the benefit of local agencies,such as city and county building departments, who by law must enforce selected sections of the a i � is dire Code.An "L"next to the "CA°"signals such sections in the outside margin. This symbol indicates deletion of California language. 9—vii CODES AND RELATED PUBLICATIONS Ine'nternaliona'ColifFerence of Building Officials(ICBO)'-,ubl:shes a family of codes,each correlated with the Uniform Building Code' to provide u isdictions with a complete set of building-;elated regulations for adoption.Some of these codes are published in affiliation with other organzations such as the international 1 i-e Code Inst4wte(IFC11,and tile Tniernat':cnal Code Council(ICC).nc Refc7 e l m e ma' �ia`s and re"ated codes also are avai"able to irnprove knowledge of code enforcernent and administration of building inspec- 'Jon.prograrns.Publications and products are continually being added,so inquiries shculd be directed to Conference headquarters for a of available products.Many codes and references are also zvai'ah'e or.CD-ROM or floppy disk.These are denoted by(*).Irl 1,ne ollowing puh`caflons and Products are available fro::,ICBG: CODES Uniform Meehanical Code and related codes. It contains provisions *Umfform Building Code, W"umes 1, 2 and 3.The most widely ct"which relate to site preparation,construon,alteration,moving,repair adopted -node, buKding code 4p the United States, the performance- and.use and.occupancies of bu'Idi-gs or structures and building service based Urilorrp Bu;lding Code is a proven document,meeting the needs equipment,including plumbing,electrical and rnech�_Ij ical regulaons. of government units charged with.the enforcement of building regulla- The code is corn.patible with the ad-nin'strat've provisions of all codes and life-safety and field published t tions.Volume 1 contains administrative,fire ;y the Conference. inspection provisions;Volume 2 contains structural engineering design UnNorm BlAlding Security Code-.':'his code establisl-les lnini- provisions; and Valurne 3 contains rnatral, testing and insta"lation -num standards to make dwelling units res-istant to imlawful entry. It standards. regulates swinging doors,siding doors,windows and hardware in con- *Uniform Mlechanical Cod---.Provides a complete se,of require- rection with dwel;ng units of anartment houses or one-and'wo-farnily dwellings gives consideration to the concerns of pc ice,fire i-nents for the design, corstruct.on, installation and maintenance of The cl ilding officials in.establishing rec-uirernents for resistance to bur- heating,ven-li'laxing,cooking and refrigeration systems;incinerators and, aid bu other heat-producing appliances. glary whch are compatible with-:-,re and life safety. lniternatlonRl Plumbing Code'.Provides consistent and techni- Uniform Code for BuJlding Conservation-.A building conserva- cally advanced requirernents that cal,be used across the country to pro- ;On guide ire Presented;n code format wh--'ch will-,rovide a comm.uni- vi��comprehensive regulations of modem plumbing systems.Setting ty with the means to:)reserve its-existing buildings while achieving :YurnMurn regi loll for plurnibivg facilities in terms of perform anc., appropriate levels of safety. 11 is formatted in the same mainner as the Um:fo7m Building Code, is compatible%�/ith other 1-Inifonn Codes,and objectives,the TPC provides forthe acceptance of new and innovative products,materials and systems. may be adopted as a code or used as a guideline. International Private Sewage Disposal Code-.-_Provides flexibiL Dwelling Constructien mider the Uniform Building Code-. sty in the development of safety and sanitary individual sewage disposal Designed primarily for use in home building and apprentice training, systens and includes detailed provisions for all aSpeCts of design, * s book-on tains requirements applicable to the corstrtic6on of one- and two-story private sewage disposal systems. 5 - one- installation and inspection of pri tory dweilln. s based on `-e reqpuirements of the Urtyorm International Mechanical Code'. Establishes minirnuun regula- Building Code. Available in Rngiish or Spanish. I.Ions for mechamcai systems using prescriptive and performance- Dwelling Construction under the Uniform Mechanical Code :elated provisions. It is founded on broad-based principles the make This publication is for the convenience of the homeowner or Contractor possible the use of new materials and new rneclkanica'designs. interested;n instal"ing mechanical equipment in a one-or two-farruily Uniform Zon;ng Code-.This code is dedicated to;nte'll;gen'coir.- dwe`l4ng in,conformance with the Um�orrn Mecham"Cal Code. mun! ty deve"o-pnient and to the benefit ofthepublic welfare by provid- Supplements to UBC and related code&P'ublislhedin the years be- ing a,-neansoforo,no,,in = y". zo-ning gun�fo ,.it * laws laws and enforcement. tween editions,the Su.pP ternerts contain all approved changes,plus an 'Uniform Fire Code-,volumes 1 -nd 2.'Fhe premier model fire analysis of those changes. code in the IJniied States,the Unl,,orm Fire Code sets forth provisions Uniform Building Cod-- 1927 Edition.A special 60th anniversa- necessary for fire prevention and fire protection.. Published by the ry printing of the first published frail' Code. International Fire Code Ins,d'utfrail' . . . ,orm, be Uniform Fine Code�s endorsed by One and Two Family Dwelling Code,Promulgated by !CC, this the Western firedhiefs Association,the International Association of code eimn;nates ccnfli-_,s and dutll:cations among the model codes to Fire Chiefs and -130.Volume ' contains code provisions compatible aclueve na.oral unffor-nity.Covers me-chanicaland plumbing requ�re- with the Uniform Building Code,and Volurne 2 contains standards ref- ments as wtll,as construction anroccupancy. erenced from the code mov;sons. Applicatior and Commentary on the One and Two Family *Urban-Wildland Interface Code-z Promulgated by IFC-!, this Dwelling Cod&An interpretatIve cornmentary ort the One and Two code regulates both land use and the built env-nos nr,-n-;n designated ar- Family Drrelling Code intended to enhance uniformity oflinte:pretation, ban-wild!ard interface areas.This newly developed code is'he only and application of he code nationwide.Developed by the three rnode, model code that bases construction requirernents on the fire-hazard code organizations, his document includes n,_,n,,eroj:S j'juS*rat-ojS of severity exposed to ,he structure. Developed under a grant from the code reqliirennents and the rationale for individual Prov-suns. Federal ErnerKency Management Agency,this code is the direct result of hazard rnitiga-ion meetir.Rs held after devastating wi'dfircs. Model Energy Code.This code includes miruiTnUrr requires en's for Uniform Housing Code',Provides complete requirements affect- effective use of energy in the design of new buildings and structures am ing conservation and rehabilitation of housirg.Its I additions to existirg bul"Idinas.11 is based of American Society of lieat- regulations are corn •- and A;r_conditionirg Engineers Standard 9,"A-1980 Refn -.*b-,e w;t: pat, n the Uniform Building Code. and was originally developed Joimly by ICBG,BCCA,SBCCI and the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings-.A National Conference of States on Building Codes a.nd Standards under a code compatible with the Unifonm Building Code and die Uniform, contract`ended by the'uln;ted States Deparinlern.of Energy.The code is Housing Cale which provides equitable rennedies consistent with other now maintained by ICC and is adopted by reference in the Un;,form laws for the repair,vacation or demolition of dangerous buildings. Building C1i, Uniform Sign C.ode-.Dedicated to the deve'op-nent of better sign National Electric2l Code®,'The electrical code used throughout the its reqt:uernents pertain to ail signs and sign const'-Liction United States. Publi-shed by the National a ire'rotection Assclda*'on,it attached to buildings. is an indispensable aid to every electrician,contractor,arch;tect,build- Uniform.Administrative Code-.7nis code covers administrative er,inspector and anyone who mLst specify or cert::fy e`ec*7ica� areas in connection with adoption of the Uniform Building Code, dons. TECHNICAL REFEq CES AND EDUCATIONAL and financial aspects of a building departn'aent. It is also an ideal A EMACS resource for diose preparing for"he management modelle of the CABO Analysis of Revisions to the Uniform Codes'. An analysis of Building Official..Certification Examination. changes between t~e previous and new editions o:the Uniform odes is Legal Aspects of Code Administration.A nnanuai developed by he provided.Changes between code editions are:noted either at the begin- three model code organizations to inform the bui'dirag offscaa;on the le- ning of chapters or in the margins of the cede text. gal aspects of the profession:.The text is written in a logical sequence *Handbook to the Uniform Building Code. The handbook is a with explanation of legal terminology. It is designed to serve as a completely detailed and illustrated commentary on the Uniform Bsild- refresher for diose preparing to take t1he legal tncdu`e of the CABG ing Code, tracing 'historical background and rationale of the codes B'wfi€ding Official Certification Examination. ,lzro5ug^s be current edlion.Also:ncl4ded are Sinn.crows drawitags and Illustrated Guide to Conventional Construction Provisions of figures clarif in .e ap ::cation and intent of the code,rovisions.Also g Y g t= p p the €BC. Tl-:s comprebe;nsive guide and comrnenta y provides available in electronic t'orinat, detailed explanations of the conventional constriction provisions in the *Handbook to the Uniform.Mechanical Code.An indispensable UBC, including descriptive discussions and illustrated drawings to tool:or understanding-be provisions of the Current UMC,thehandbook convey the prescriptive provisions related to wood-frame construction. traces the`,istorical background and rationale behind the UVMC provi- Introduction to the Unife3r-m,Building Code.A workbook that pro- sicns,includes l6£3 figures which clarify the intent and application of vices an overview of fire basics ofthe UBC. the code,a^.d provides a chapter-'oy-chapter analysis of the UMC. 'Jrgs'fesrrrr Ritilclir:g Code Update Wcsa•kfsorrk.This manual address- *Uniform Building Code Application Manual. 71-is manual es many of the changes to the admiristradve,fire-and life-safety,and discusses sections of the uneforna Building Code with a question-and- inspec ion provisions appearing in the U;C. answer format, providing a comprche='ve analysis of the intent of the code sections. Most sections include :111ustraeive examples. Tree UMC Workbook. Designed for independent study or use with manual is iia loose-leaf format so that code applications published msiructor-led programs based on the Uniform Mechanica9 Cone,this in Building Standards rnagazi e may be inserted. Also available ir: comprehensive study guide consists of 15 learning sessions,with the electronic to—,at. first two sessions reviewing the purpose,scope,definitions and admin:- T istratave provisions and the remaining;�sessions progressively explor- * Uniform Mechanical.Code Application Manual.As a compan- ing the recasrernetts for it illi€ing,inspecting and r airtai i^.g T eating, son,roc o � Jniforn,Mechanical Code, try s manual provides vermiiating,cooling and refrigeration systems. a cornprehensiv„analysis of the intentt o:a number o_code sections rr an easy-to-use gaestion-ard-answer format.The rrarual s available in CBC Meld Inspection Workbook.A comprehensive workbook for loose-leaf format and mci:Sdes illustrative examples for a~ary code studying the provisions of the UBC. Divided into 12 sessions, tiryis sections, workbook focuses on the BC co nbustible construction require:aetts *Uniform Fire Code Applications Manual.T1 Js:Newly,developed for the:..^.specticr.of wood-framed construction. --a;ual provides questions and answers regarding € FC provisions. Concrete Manual.A publication for isdividuais seeking an 3 nder- A comprehensive analysis of the intent of numerous code sections,the standing of the fundamentals o°concrete~__field technology and inspec- n:anua 4s;n a Dose-leaf fornal for easy insertion of code application's tB47t practices.Of particular interest to concrete construction inspectors, Published it iFCFs Fire Code Journal. it will also benefit employees of concrete producers,contractors,test- Quick-Reference Guide to the Occupancy Requirements ofthe ing and ir.•spect:on laboratories and material suppliers. 19977 UBC. Cc,-',.- requirements are compiled it this publication by Reinforced Concrete Masonry Construction€uspecior's Hand- occupancy groups for quick access. These tabula ions assemble book.A comprehensive information source written especially for rF a- rec,n-erre-ts for each occupancy classification in tete code.?rovisions, sonry inspection covering terminology,technology,materials,quality such as fire-Yesistive ratings for occupancy separations in Table 3-3, control, inspection and standards.Published faintly by ICBG and'he exterior wail and opening protection:re uiremen is in Table 5-A-1,and Masonry Institute of America. fire-resin :ve ratings for types of c 5:r{c'mr.in Table Es-A,are tabu- You,Can Build It!Sponsored by iCBO in cooperation with CAB's,', dated for quick reference a d companion. this booklet contains information and advice to aid"do-it-yourselfers" Plaza Review Manual.A practical text that will assist and guide both with building projects.Provides guidance irr necessary procedures sucl .liefield in,.Spec*or and pian reviewer in applying the code requirements. as Permit reCtttret£ierstS,codes,plans,gait es,itiiat3on,ere. 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Included are plan review .he unique nature of code administration and the managerial duties of check€ists for structural,nosstruc'tural,mechanical and fire-safety pro- ,he build-ing official.A supplernentary insert addresses the budgetary visions and a full line of videotapes and automated products. �mesils ..................................................................................... ..................................................... TABLE OF CONTENTS C Matrix Adapfioss.Tables.. .. ..... . .......< . . ....... I--ziv.5 Section. :20'3 Means of Egress Obstra.cdons ...... -47 Section 1204 Aisles ... .. .... ............. .. . 1-47 Sample Ordinance for Adoption, g. e xv Section €205 Fire Escape .................. ... 1--47 �m�zi,�raa�aaz Fire `ode ........ ...... ... . ... ... .. ... . '- Section 1206 Emergency Escapes .... ... ..... .. 1-47 ''art I General Section 1207 Doors .... .. ............ ... .... -47 Section 1208 dates and Barriers ........ ..... .. 1 8 Article I Administration . ...... ... . ..... ... .. .. 1-1 3-4 Section 101 General .. ...... ... . ..... ..... .. 1-€ Section 5209 Corridors..., .... 8 Section 1132 retroactive Application to Section 1210 Stairways and Ramps ...... ..... .. 1-48 Existing Conditions 1-2 Section 1211 Means of Egress Illumination... .. .. 1-48 Section 103 Ins ,;on and Enforcement ..... ... 1-2 Section 1212 deans of Egress Identikation .... .. 1--48 Section 104 Control and Investigation of Section 1213 Discharge,Dispersal and Ref-uge .. .. 1 44 Emergency Scenes .... .. ...... .. . 1-3 Article 13 Emergency Procedures 1-51 Sections 105 Permits ......... ........< ...... 1-4 Section 1301 General .......... ............ .. 1-51 Sect ior 1302 Reporting of Emergencies and Part 1I Definitions and Abbreviations False A1ar:rs ..... --... ... .. .. 1-51 Article 2 Definitions and Abbreviations..... ..... . 1-9 Section €303 Emergency Plans and Procedures.. .. i-51 Part IIS' General Provisions for Safety PART IV Special Occupancy see Article 9 Fire Departn.ent Access and. Article 24 Airports,Heliports and Helistops .... ... . 1--53 Water Supply . ... .. .... .............. 1-27 Section 2401 General ............... ... ...... 1-53 Section 931 General . ..... ......... ... ...... 1-27 Section.2402 Fuelipg and€3efueling 1-53 Section 902 Eire Det�artnnert Access .. ... ...... 1-27 Section 2403 Heliports and Heiistons 1-55 Section 903 `mater Supplies and Fire Hydrants ... 1-28 Article 25 Places of Assembly .............. ...... 3--57 Ardicle lf3 Fire-protection Syste art€Equipment .. 1-31 Section 2501 General ..... ... ................ 3-57 Section. 100' General .. ......... .......... ... 1-31 Section 2502 Reviewing Stands,Grandstands, Section 1002 Portable Fire Extinguis'ners ..... ... 1-32 Eleacc ers,and Folding and Section. 3.003 Fire-extinguisFMg Systems ..... ... 1-32 Te€escoping Seating ............ .. 1-60 Section 10134 Standpipes ................. . ... 1-35 Section 2503 Securing of Chairs ... ............ 1-61 Section 10€35 Easement Pipe Inlets Section 2504 Outdoor Carnivals and Fairs. 1-61 Section 2505 Liquid-and Gas fueled Section 1006 Protection of Co:nmercia€ Vehicles and Eq tipnres*E ...... ..... 1-61 Cooking Operations .. .......... .. 1-35 Section 1007 Fire Alarm Systenns . .......... ... 1-36 Article 26 Bowling Alleys 1-63 Section 2601 Scope 1-63 Article 3 General Safety Precautions .. ..... ...... b 4i Section 2602 Permits ....... 1-63 Section 1101 Genera .................. ..... . 1 41 Section 2603 Alley Resurfacing and Itefnisliing .. 1-63 Section 1102 Incinerators,C3?;en Banning and Cor inercial Barbecue nits . ........ 1-41 Section 2534 rin refashng Rooms ... ......... 1-63 Sections 1103 Combustible Matenals .......,... . 1--42 Article 27 Cellulose Nitrate Plastics(Pyroxylin), Section 1104 Parade:"oats 1-43 Storage and Handling .. ............. .. 1-65 Sections 1105 Aspha"Kettles ..... ..... ........ 1-43 Section 2701 Scope ,.... . .....,.. .... ..... .. __65. Section 1106 Gas Meters ars;Piping .... ..... ... 1--43 Section 2702 Definitions . ........ ..... ... .... _-65 Section i107 l eat fsroducirg Apphatsces ..... ... 1-43 Section 2703 Permits ... ....... .. ........ .. .. 1-65 Section 1108 Powered Industrial Trucks 1-44 Section 2704 Display of Plastics . .. ............ 1-65 Section 1109 Control of Sources of'gnition ..., .. 1-44 Section 2705 Storage and Handling .. ........... 1-65 Section 3110 Vacant Buildings ................ 1-4.5 Section 2706 Fire-protection.Equipment ......... 1-65 Section €€l I Maintenance of Fire-resistive Section 2707 Sources of Ignition .... .... ..... . . 1-65 constnucnor . . . .. .... ..... ..... . 1.-45 article 28 'Storage and Handling of Section 1'12 Maintenance of Interior Wall Combustible Fibers 1-67 and Ceiling Finishes ........... ... 1-45 Sections 2801 Scope ..... .......... .......... 1-67 Section 1113 Floor Openings ....... .. ......... 1-4.5 Section 2802 Defirsitions . ...........,... ..... 1-67 Article 12 Maintenance of Means 0.1 Egress Section 2803 Peri_its .... ...... ........ .. .... 1-67 and..Emergency Escapes........ ..... ... 1--47 Section 2804 Loose Storage ..... .......... .... 1--67 Section 1201 General .......... ..... . ........ 1-47 Section 2805 Baled Storage ..... ......... . .... .-67 Section 1202 Adequacy of.Means of Egress Section 2806 Storage cf Agricu?tural Products .... 1-67 in Existing Occupancies ....... ... . 1-47 Section 2807 Fust-coliecting System. .... ....... 1-67 1-iX Article 29 Repair Garages . . .. .. .. ... .. . .. . ...... 1-69 Section 3404 Mire Apparatus access loads ... .... -81 Section 2901 General .. . .. ... . ... .. ... . . ... .< 1-69 Section 3405 Welding and Cutting. . .. . . . ... . ... 1-81 Section 2902 Repair Garages for Liquid-fseled Section 3406 Housekeeping . ... . . . .. .. .... . .. . 1-81 and LPG-fueled Vehicles ... .. ... .. 1-69 Section 3407 Mire Protection. ... . . . .... ..... .. . 1-81 Section 2903 Repair Garages for idaea_al Gas-and Section 3408 Tires .. . . . pp Hydrogen-fueled Vehicles ... . .... . 1-69 Section 3409 Burning Operations ?-8 Article 39 "Hood Products . . . .... . .... 1_71 Section 3410 Moto-Vehicle Fluids and . Hazardous Materials .. ... ..... .. .. i4i Settlor 3{3431. Scope ... ... .... ......... . ..... 1-71 Section 3002 Definitions . . ... .. .. . . ..... .I... 1-71 Article 35 Covered Mall Buildings . ... ... . .... .... 1-83 Section,3003 Pert mts .... . .. . .. ... .... . 1 -- 1--71 Section 3501 Scope .. ........ . ...... ........ .-83 Section 3004 General Requiremen-s . ..... . ..... 1-71 Section 3502 Definitions 1-83 Section 3005 Log Storage Areas . .. . .... . . .... . 1-71 Section 3503 Perimits .... ., ... . ..... . .... . ,.. 1-83 Section 3006 Storage of Wood Chips and Hogged Section 3504 General Requirements .. .. .... .... 1-83 Material it Association with limber Section 3505 'temporary Structures ..... .... .. .. 1-83 and Lumber Production Facilities ... 1-71 Section 3506 :temporary Places of Assembly ..... 1-83 Section 3007 Plywood and Veneer Mills .... .... . 1-71 Section, 3008 Storage and Processing of Wood Clips, Article 36 Dry Cleamng ...... ..... ..... ...... ... 1-85 Hogged Material,Fines,Compost and Section 360, general .....<.... ..... .... ..... 1-85 Raw Product€i Association with Section 3602 Dry Meaning with Noncarrbustib.e Yard`Haste and Recycling Liquids Except for Limited-access Facilities ... ... ... .... ... .. ... .. 1-72 Spotting Operations ....,..... .... 1-85 Section 3009 Exterior Storage of Finished Section,3603 Dry Clearing with Flammable and Lumber Products ...... ... .. ... .. 1-72 Combustible Liquids ... .... .. .... 1-86 Article iii (Not Used) Article 40 Motion Picture Production Studio Sound Stages and Approved Article 32 Temporary Membrane Structures, Production Facilities . ..... ... ...... . .... 1-88.1 Tents and Canopies .. .. . .. .. .... ...... 1--75 Section 4001 General. ..... ... ....... .... ..... 1-881 A Section 3201 Scope . .. ..... . .... ..... . ...... 1-75 Section 4002 Occupancy Classifdcation...... ..... 1-88.1 Section 3202 'Definitions ..... .... ...... ...... 1-75 Section 4003 Required Permits . . , ... .1-88.1 Section 3203 Permits .. . ..... .... ... ... .... .. 1-75 Section 4004 General Requirements .. .. .... ..... :-88.1 � Section 3244 Use Period ..... .. .. . .... . ..... . 1-75 Section 4905 Fire-extinguishing Systems. ..... .... ...88.1 A Section 3205 Access,Location and Parking ... .. . 1-75 Section 4006 Fire-detection Equipment. ........ .. 1-88.2 � Section 3206 Str:chiral Sta ility .... ..... . ... . 1-75 Section 4007 Fire Safety Officers. ... .. ..... ..... 1-88.2 Section 3207 Flame Res;stance ..... ...... ... . . 1-75 Section 4008 Electrical Requirements .. ..... ..... 1-8$.2 C Section 3208 Portable Mire Extinguishers 1-75 Section 4009 Mechanical-Equipment........ ..... 1-8$.2 C Section 3209 Maximum Occupant Loa; .. ... .... 1-75 Section 4010 Design Requirements r Section 3210 SeatingF.rangernPrts ... .. ... .... 1-75 CA �frt .e41airteryCaz�ec ... .. ... ....... ...... ..... 1-88.3 c Section 32:1 :deans of Egress ... .. ... .. ....... 1-75 °01 Scope h Section 4{ 1-88.3 C Section 3212Mairtenar:ce of Means of Egress .. .. -76 A Section 4102 Definitions . .... . .............. .. 1-88.3 c Section 3213 Means of Egress 11iuminztior. .... .. 1-76 s A Section 413 Permits .. .. ..... ......... ..... .. 1-88.3 Section 3214 Exit Si ns .. ... ... ...... . .. ... .. 1-76 g" Section 4104 Fire Apparatr%s Access Roads.. ..... . 1-88.3 Section 3215 Sources of lgnitio s ... . ...... ..... 1-76 Section 4105 Construction Requirements .. . ..... . 1-88.3 Section 3216 Cooking and 1 eating .. .... .. ..... 1-76 Section 4106 G, Requirements.neral Re rements -8 18.3 Section 3217 Flammable and Combustible Liquids. 1-76 � C Section 4107 Portable Fire Extinguishers A Section 3218 Display of Mowr Vehicles ..... . ... 1-76 and Other Fire Appliances ...... .. .. .48.3 Section 3219 Generators 1-76 Section 4108 Fere Alarm Systems.............. .. 1-88.3 C Section 3220 Standby Personnel 1-76 Section 4109 zits ....... .......... ... .. ... .. 1-88.3 C Section 3221 Housekeepiatg ... .... ... ... .. ... . 1-77 Section 4110 Fant lllwni,ation.... .... .. . . . ..... 1 88.3 C Article 33 Cellulose Nitrate Dation Picture Film ... . 1-79 Section 4111 Exit Signs .... ... .. .... ... .. . .... I X38.3 X Sec.iors 3301 Score Section 4112 l✓Iaximum Occupant Load ..... . .... 1-88.4 C ...... ... .. 1-79 p Section 33132 P�:grits .., .. .. .. Section 4113 Seating Arrangements .. ....... .... 1-88.4 � �y: 1-79 Section 3303 Buildings . .. .. ... .. . .... . . .. .. 1-79 Section 3334 Storage and Handling . .. . .. .. ... .. 1-79 Part V Special Processes Article 34 Automobile Wrecking Yards . ..... .... . . 1-81 Article 45 Application of Flammable Finishes .. .... i-89 Section 3401 Scope 1-81 Section 4531 Genera, . . . ... . I.... .... ... ..... 1-89 Section 3402 Definitions 1-81 Section 4502 Spray Finishing 1-89 Section 3403 Permits .. ... ... .. ... ...... . ... . 1-81 Section 4503 Dipping Operations 1-92 4-x _ ......... ......... ......... .......... ......... ......... ......... ......._..................... ......... ......... ........ _ .... ......... ......... ......... .......... ....._...._..... _ _ _ .... ......... ......... ......... ......._..... .......... _ _ _ ......... ......... ......... ..._....... _ Section 4504 Electrostatic Apparatus. .. ...... . .. r-94 Section 5,309 Transfer o`Flan:r_sable and Section 4505 Powder Coating ... ... .. .. 1-94 Combustible Liquids it Process Areas ....... . . ... . ..... . 1-106 Section 45x6ry organic Peroxides and Dual.-cornponent Coatings .. .... ... 1-95 Section 5010 Ravi Materials in. 1'ra^ess Areas .... . 1-106 Sectior 5011 Elect :cal Equioment 1-106 Art1c'_e 46 Fruit-ripening Processes 1--97 Section.5032 Protection frorr Static electricity Sec`io~4603 ScoDe .... .. ....... .... ..... ... 1-97 andL,igbtring ... ......... ... .. . . 1-106 Section 4602 Permits ..... .. ..... ..... ... .... 1-97 Section 50'3 Rine Protection 1-107 Section 4603 Use of Ethylene .... ...... ... .... 1-97 Section 5014 M irtenarce .... ...... ... ... ... . .-107 Section,4604 Electrical Equip-hent and Article 61 Senneonductor°Fabrication Facilities . .... -109 Ill ar iinedon ........ .... ........ 1-97 Section 5101 Gercral ........ . 1-109 ............. Section 4505 heating .. .............. ........ 1-97 Section 5102 Storage ........on Section 5103 Use and Handling 1-112 1-112 .... ...... ...... Section 4606 Sources of Ignition . ... ... ...... .. 1-97 S ', g ............ .... Sections 4607 Fousekeepirg . ....... ......... .. 1-97 Article 52 Motor Vehicle Fuel-dispensing Stations ... 1-117 Article 47 Fumigation and Thermal Section 5201 General .. . . ...... .. .. .... ...... 1-117 Insecticidal Fogging ... ................ 1-99 Section 5202 F'lar rr gable and Combustible Liquid Section 4701 Scope 1-99 Motor Vehicle Fuel-dispersing Section,4702 Permits . .. .. ............. ... ... 1-99 Stations .. . :. .... ... .. .... ...... 1-118 Section 4703 Sources of ignition ... ...... ...... 1-99 Section 5203 L,icue ed Petroleunn Baas Mot-or Section.4704 Noffications of Fur_igat:or ... ...... 1-99 Vehicle�`de%dispensing Stations .... 1-126 ti Section 5204 Co-n-pressed Natural Gas Motor Season 470 Breathing Apparatus .. ..... ....... 1-99 Vehicle Fuel-dispersing Stations -126 Section 4706 'Match during Furriigation ... ...... . 1-99 Sect'ar 4707 Sealing of Buildings ....... ...... . 1-99 dart VI Special Equipment Section:4708 Warning Signs .... .............. 1-99 Article 61 Off-burning Equipment: . .... ....... .... 1-129 Section 4709 Venting and Cleanup 1-99 Section?6101 Scos;e .......... ..... .......... .-129 Section 4710 Ther-nal Insecticidal Fogging Section 6102 General .......... 1-129 ... ........ . Liquids ..... ... ................ 1--99 Section 6103 Permits 1-129 Section 4711 Carbon Disulfide and Fydroger Section 6104 Electrical Wiring and Equipment ... . 1-3.29 Cyanide..... ........ .. ....... . . 1-99 Section 6105 Fuel Oil ..... ... ..... .. .... ..... .-123 Article 48 Magnesium 1-101 Section 6'06 Po table Unvented Oii-burning 1lealing Appliances ..... ... . . .-129 SPct:ana4801 Scope ... . .. ... .......... .. .. .. 1-101 . . . Section 4802 Ferrite ... ............. .... .... 1-101 Article 62 Industrial Baling and Drying Ovens Section 4803 Storage of Pigs,Ingots and BilletS ... 1-101 Sections 6201 Scope ...... .... . ..... ....... .. 1-131 Section 4804 INiekirng Pots .< ..... ..... .... .... 1-101 Section 6202 Perm:ts aid Plars ... .... ....... .. _-131 Section 4835 Storage of Magnesium Articles it Section 6203 Location and Construction tiE3n . ....., .. -z31. Foundries and Processing Plants . .. . 1-101 Section 6204 Venatilation 1-131 Section 4806 lea:treating Ovens .. ......... ... 1--101 Section 621;5 Safety Controls ................ . . -131 Section 4807 Magr;sidam Processing Operatiors .. 1-101 Article 63 Refrigeration ... ..... ................ . 1-133 Sect:on 4808 Fire-exting-uishing Agate:als ....... 1-101 t: 1 Section 4803 �� s ..... Sec_on 630" Scope ... ..................... . -133 Storage of Magnesium Articles 1-101 Sect:on 6332 Mass;:vatic a .......... .. ...... . 1-133 Section 4813 pine Magnesium Scrap ............ .-101 Section.6303 Derritions .. ............. ..... . z-'33 Article 49 riot Werk.. ..... ... ................ .. .-103 Section 6304 Pe r.i.s and Plans ....... ... .. .. . . 1-133 ' Sectior-4901 General Section 6305 Lnastaalation and Maintenance . .. .. . 1-133 ... ..... . ............ ... .-103 Section 6306 Access......... ..... ..... ...... 1-133 Section 4932 Flxed,lot-work Areas ........... . 1 104 Section 6307 Emergency: ort of Box . .. ..... 1-133 y;�., ... Article 50 Manufacture of Or°ga.r is Coatings 1-105 Section 6308 Treatir:.ent and a farina Systems 5 35 for Discharge 1-133 Sector, 003 Scope .... ....... ... .. ... 1. .. ... Section 6309 Ammonia Discharge .... .... .. .. .. 1-133 Section?5002 Definitions Section.6310 Refrigeration Machinery Rooms .... 1--134 Section 5:113 Pe<°;rits . 1.............. ....... . <-105 Section 6313 Refrigeration*l�araal:�sety Sectio 5004 Process lea ildirgs .. .. ... ...... . .. 1-105 Roorn_Ventilation ..... ..... .. ..., ,-134 Sectior 5005 Storage of Raw Materials and Section 6312 Refrigerated Process and Fin'shed Products ............ .... 1-105 Storage Areas .............. . ,... 1 -135 Sectior,5006 Spill Control and Secondary Section 6313 Detection and.Alarrs-s Systems . . i-335 Containment ... ...... ... .... .. .. 1-135 Section 6314 Refs geratlon M-n-ci irery Roa=r., Secdon 5007 Process mitis,Mixers and Kettles ... 1-105 Equipment and Controls . . .. ... .... 1-135 Section 5008 Process Piping 1-106 Sector 6315 Refrigerant Control Valves ....... . . 1-135 1-X's Section 63'6 Protection.from.Meebanical Dares age . €-136 Section 8033 Storage . . .. ... .. . .. ... 1-21,3 Section 63'7 Electrical ... . ... .. ... . . .. .. . . . . . €-136 Section 8004 Use,Dispersing and Handiing . .. . , . 1-226 Section 638 instructions .. ... .. ... . . .. .. . . . . . 1-136 Article$1 High-piled Com bustib3e Storage .., ..... . '-231 Section 63.9 Fr:e:gency Signs and Labels .. ... .. 1-136 Section 8101 Ge*Ferai . . ... .. ... . .... .. ... ... . '-231 Section 6320 Testing of Fa3iprre;Ft .. .. .... .. .. . 1-136 Section 8.02 General Fire-orotect_on and Sect'on 6321 Notification of l;lscharges .... .. . .. 1-€36 Life-safety Features 1-234 Section 6322 Storage,Handli:Fg and Use .... : . .. . 1-136 Section 8:03 Solid-piled and Shelf Storage .... .. . 1-235 Section 6323 changing of Refrlgerart Type .. .. .. 1-136 Section 8104 Rack Storage . . .... ..... . .... .. . 1-236 Section 6324 Records .... . .. . .. ... .. .. . .. .... 1-136 Section 8135 Automated Storage ...,...,....... 1-236 Article 64 Stationary Leae-acid Battery Systems .... 1-137 Sec:tars 8136 Specialty Storage .. ...... ........ 1-236 Section 6431 Sc,)-,e .... . ..... . ... .. .. . ...... 1-137 Article$2 Lieueraed Pere-etu.-rr uses ..... ... . .. .. 1-239 Section 6402 Definitions ...... ...... ....... .. 1-137 Section 8201 Score c Section 6403 Perra"s .. . .. ....... ... ... ...... i-137 Section 8202 Permits,Plans and Records .... . ... 1-235 Section 6404 Installation and Maintenance ....... 1--137 Section 8203 lrstalLtior of Equip:rert .. .... . ... 1-239 Part ,SII Special Subjects Section 8204 Location c1, -lontainers .. ......... . 1-239 Section 8205 prohibited Use of LP-Gas......,.. . 1-240 Article 74 Car -dressed uses .... . .... ..... .. .. .. 1-139 Section 8206 Dspens'ng and Overfilling ... . .... 1-240 Section 740€ General .. .. ..- .1.-1 -- . .- . 1-139 Section 8207 Safety Devices . .. . ... 1-243 Section:7402 Storage 1- 40 Section 8208 Snoking and tither Sources Section 7403 Use and Handling .... . .... . . ... . .-'43 of'Otio.. .. . ..... ..... ... ...... 1-240 Section 74€14 Medical Gas Systenns .. .. ... .. .. . . =-141 Section 8209 ^leararce to vombussib'es ... ... ... _-240 Section 8210 Protecting Containers frog; Article7S Cryegemc Flrnirls.. .... ...... ..... .... . 1-143 Vehicles . .. ..... , .. ... ... .. .... 1-240 Section.7531 General .... ..... ... ....... .... . -343 Sectior 8211 Fire Protecti•or ...... ... ... ...... --240 Section 7502 Storage .. .. ... . . ..... ..... . ... . 1-145 Sectio;8212 Storage of Portable Ccn.tai,ners Section 7503 Use and a~dli ag . .... ...... ... .. 1-346 Avdaitirg Use or Resale ..... ...... --240 Article 76 Prevention of Dust Explosions......... .. 1-147 Sectio 8213 Containers Not in Service.... . . . ... 3-241 Section 7601 £3ene:a€ ... ............ .... ... .. 1-147 Section 8234 Parking and Garaging . ....... . . .. . 1-243 Section 7602 Enclosures .... . . ... ... .. . . . .. .. 1-147 Article 83 Not Used; Section 7603 Separators .. ... . .... . .. .. . .... .. 1-147 Ar: Section 7604 us Cot ection. . .. ....... ..... . . 1-1_47 ieie£� Motion�ietr re Projection ......... .. ... 1 245 Section 7605 Housekeeping .. . . 1-147 Section 8401 Scope .. ... ... .... .. ...... .... . 1-245 Section 7106 Electrical Gro::rding .. ......... .. 1-347 Section.84,02 Fro ectio r Roca s . .... ,...... ... . 55 Section 7607 S;:ok'ng and€3peri Flames....... . . 1-347 Section 8403 S;Poking ... ....... ..... .... ... . 1-245 Section 76f 8 Ex losion e^:rot .. .. ..... ..... . -147 Section 8404 Pro ection Equipment ..,.. ....... . 1-245 Section 84-035 Fihn Storage and Use ..... ....... . .-245 Article 77 Explosive Materials ... .......... ... ... 1-149 Sectio 770; bane-al '4^> Article$5 Electrical Egrrilsmertt ansl Wiring ..... .. . 1-247 Genera. ...... =-4 Sectio«7702 Storage .. ... .......... .. . .. ... . 1-150 Section 8501 Scrape '-247 Sectio-7703 Use,Handing and�`rarspor:ation .. . --154 Section 8502 ei1 F§tio^s ... . ..... ..... ...... . 1-247 Sectio 7734 ar fac.uF rg,Assembling Section 8503 Use of Temporary Wiring ... and Lfact•g . ...... Ming . ... .. .. .-156 Section 8504 Ahatem-ent o Elecircal Hazards . ... 1-247 Section:8505 vices^cal Motors .. . . ... .. ... . ... 1-247 Article 78 Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Section 8506 Extension Cords and Flexible Special Effects Material .... ...... ..... . 1-159 Cords . . 1-247 Section.7801 General .... .... . .- -.... . .... 1-159 Section:8507 Mu4iplug Adapters.. . .. .. ........ 1-247 Sectio_:7802 Fireworks .. .. ... .. . . . . .. ....... 1-159 Section 8508 s owes'€'ops . . . . .. ... ... . ... . ... . €-247 Section 7803 ?yrotechnic Special Effects Sec,9o_s 8509 Access to Switchboards and Material .... .... . ..... ... .. .... 1-1161 Pa:Feiboards . .. .. .---.. ... . 's-247 Article 79 Flammable and Combustible Liquids ... . 1-163 Article 86 (Not Used) Section 79011, Genera' .... ...... ... .. .. . .. ... . 1-,63 Section 7932 Storage 1-168 Article 87 Firesafety during Constructlon, Se.`.io:a 1913 Dispensing,Use,T@/lix.ng and;:at:cllitFg 1-189 Alteration or Flea .olition of a Building .... 1-251 Secron 8701 Scope -251, Section'7934 Special .... .. Operations ... . . .. .. 1-194 • p Secion 8702 Pem—s .. .. .. . .. ... ...... ...... -25'_ Article 80 Hazardws Materials .. . . ... .. ... . ... .. 1-203 Section 8703 Approvals . . ..... .. . ...... , ..... 1-251 Section 80.33 General . .. . ..... .... ...... ... .. 1-2011 Section 8704 Firesafety d ung C-onsfmction . ..... 1-251, Section 80,32 Classic cation by Hazard 1-209 Section 8705 Alterations of Buildings ... .. ,.. ... 1-252 ..................._........................ _.............................._...........................................................___. ............................................................................................................................................___.. _._....... ......... ......... ............. ......... __.._ __.. _.._....... ......... ......... ......... ......... _....... .. _........ Section 8706 iresafety during Demolition . .. . .. . 1-252 Section '2 Open-fcarze Devices i-273 Section 8707 Asbestos Removal 1-252 Section 13 Outdoor Fires .. .. . .......... . . .. . i-274 Section 14 incinerato~s and Fireplaces ... . . ,... 1-274 Article 88 Aerosol Products. .. . . .. . . . ...... .. .. . . 3-253 Section 15 Clearance of Brash and Vegetative Section 8801 General ... .. . . ... . . . .... . .. ... . a-253 Growth from Electrical Section 88132 Storage and Retail Displays . .... . . . 1-253 Trans;rission Lues .. . .. ... ... .. .. 1-274 Section 88€33 Auto :adc Fire-extinguishing Section 16 Clearance of Brush or Vegetative Sys.er:s and Storage Growth from.Strictures ... . .. ... .. s-274 Arrangements ..... ... ..... .... .. 1-257 Section 17 Clearance of Brush o-Vegetative Growth from Roadways .... ..... .. 1-275 Part VIII Standards Section 18 Unusual Circumstances 1-275 Article 90 Standards 1-261 Section 19 Dumping . ... .. ..... ..... ... .... 1-275 Section 400.1 General . ....... ..... ... . ... . ... 1-261 Section 20 Disposai of Ashes .... ... ......... 1-275 Section 9002 FC Standards ..... .. ....... .... 1-261 Section 21 Use of Fire Roads and Nirebreaks ... 1-275 Section 30,133 Recognized Standards . .. ..... .... 1--262 Section 22 Use of Motorcycles,Motor Scooters and Motor Vehicles . .. ... ......... 1-275 Part-TX Appendices Section 23 Tampering with Fire Department Locks,Barricades and Signs . . . ... . 1-275 Division I Existing Buildings .. .. .. ...... . ... ... . 1-265 Section 24 Liability for Dan!age 1-275 Appendix-A Life-safety Requirements for Appendix 11-B Protection of Flammable and Existing Buildings otherthan High wise .. .... .. 1-265 Comhustible Liquid Tanks in Locations Sectio i ereral ....... ... ...... .. ... ... 1 265 SukWtte Flooding ........ ........ . . ... .. ,. 1-277 Section 2 \leans of Egress ... .... .. ..... . .. 1-265 Section 1 Pipe Connections ..... ... ... .... . .-277 Section.3 Enclosure of Vertical Shafts ..... ... 1-266 Section 2 A`sovegroend Tanks ... ...... ... .. _-277 Section 4 Basement Access or Sprm tiler Section 3 Underground Tanks ..... ..... .... 1-277 Pro ection .......... . ........ ... 1-266 Section 4 l:<deperdent Mater Supply Section 5 Stardp:prs ... ....., ... 1-266 Eaciliiies .. ..... .... .......... .. '-277 Section 6 Smoke Detectors 1-266 Section 5 Structural Guides ....... ... ...... .-277 Section 7 Separation ot"Occupandes . ..... ... 1-266 Section 6 Safe Practices .......... ......... 1-278 Appendix I-B Life-safety Requirements for Section 7 Inspections ..... ..... ..... ... .. . 1-278 Existing Rigg-rise Buildings .. ... . ..... . .. . ... 1-267 Appendix H-C Marinas 1-279 Sectio:. l Scope 1--267 Section 1 Scone -274 Sectio=n 2 Genera. ... . .... ............ .. .. 1-267 Section 2 Plains are Approvals ... ...., Sect'on 3 Compliance Data 1-267 Section 3 Permits ........ ?-273 ..... .......... Section 4 Authority of the Chief 1-267 Section 4 Dee nitions . . ... ..... ... . ....... -273 Section 5 Appeals Board 1-267 Section 5 Eire Prevention .. .... ........... . .-273 Section 6 Specificd Alternates . .. '-267 Section 6 Eire-protection Equipment . . ..... .. 1-279 Appendix I-C Stairway Identification . .... .. ... . .. 1-271 Section 7 7ranstnissior of Alarms .. . . ....... 1-273 Sectio_ ' Scope ... .... . ... -271 Section 8 Marine Motor Vehicle ......... . . ... r Section 2 General ... . .. ... ... ... ... . . 1- 271 Fuel-dispensing Staio ns...... ..... .--279 .. Section 3 Sign Details . ... .. ... .......... . 1-271 Appendix 11-D Rhin:Ranges ...... .........,.... 1-281 Sectio,4 Examples . .. .. ... .... ..... . . 1-271 Section Permit ...... .... , .. . ..... . . ... . 1-281 Suction:2 Supervision by Range Officer ..... . 3--281 Division If Special Hazards.... ...... ... ....... .. 1-273 Section_3 Qualifications of Range Officer ..... 3-281 Appendix ff-A Suppression and Contro€of Section 4 Inspection and Disposal of Hazardous Fire Areas 1-273 Ammunition ............. ... .... 1-281 Section 1 Scope ... .... ..... ..... . . . 1-273 Section.5 Portable Eire Appharces 1-28' Section 2 Definitions ........ ... .. . . .. ... . -273 Section 6 Removal of Vegetation .. . .... ..... 1-281 Section 3 Perm-its .. .............. .. .... .. 1-273 Section 7 Mannings .. .. .. ...... ... ,.. ..... 1-281 Section 4 Restricted.Entry 1-273 Secnon 5 Trespassing or Posted Property . . ... 1-273 Appendix If-F Hazardous Materials Management Plans and Hazardous Materials Inventory Sectio: 6 Smoking . . . .... ..... .... ....... 1-273 Statements .. .... . .... ... .. ..... .......... .. 1-283 Section 7 Spark A7resters . ...... ....... .. .. 1--273 Section a Scope 1-283 Section 8 ."race~Bullets,'Prater Charges, Section 2 lisazardous Ylaterials inventory Rackets are Model Aircraft ..... . .. 1-273 Stater eats(HMIS) ........ .. . .. .. s-283 Section 9 Explosives and Blasting ..... .. . . . . 1-273 Section,3 hazardous Materials Management Section 10 Fireworks . .. ...... . . .. .. . ... ... 1-273 Plan(hMMP) ........ ... . ..... .. 1-283 Seenon 11 Anjaries 1-273 Section 4 Maintenance of Records ..... ...... -284 `s—Xi:; Appendix 11-F Protected Abavegroimd Tanks Section 3 Mougfications .. ... . ..... . . . . . .. . 1-302 for motor Vehicle Fuel-dispensing Section 4 e Area. ... ..... . . ... ... =-301l Stations Outside Buildings... .. .. .. . I .. I . . ... . 1-291 Section 5 Fire-flow Requirements for Scc£ion ? Scope ... . .... .. . ... .. .. .. . . .. . 1-291tiidings 1-3v1 Section 2 Definitions ..... . . ... . . .. .. . ... . .-291 Section 3 ?e-mits ani Plans . . ... ...... . .... —2.91 State Appendix 111-AA Fire-flow Requirements A Section 4 Tank es gr ... .. .... .. .. . . . . ... —291 for Buildings ... .......... .... . . ... . ..... ... 1-332.1 Section 5 i:sstalla£icr.of Tanks ... . . .... . . ... .-291 Section _ Scope 1-302.1 Section 6 'ns.aliafc.^of f?ispe Sii?g aid Section 2 Definitions ............. ..... .. . 3-302.1 Piping Systems . —292 Section 3 Nlodificatio:ss . ..... . .. .. ..... ... 1-332.1. Section 7 Parking cf Tank Ve n cles . .. .. . .,.. _-292 Section 4 Fire Area..... ..... . .. . . .... ... . .-302.1 4 '-292 Section S Fire-flow Requirements for Sectiond'�'#ainteisan::e . .. . . . ... .. .. ... .... � Buildings .. .. .......... ...... . . .-302.1,. Appendix 11-0 Secondary Containment for Undergre-and Tank Systems Containing Appendix 111-B Fire Hydrant Locations and Flammable or . .. ..... .... 1—'293 Distribution ....... . . . ... .......... .... .. . .. 1-333 Section 1 Scope .. ... . .... . ... .. .... . . ... .-293 Section 1 Scope . .... ..... . .... ..... ..... 1-303 Section 2 Grcu.mstances War:-?;ting Secondary Section.2 vocation .... .......... . ..... ... .-303 Gonia amen, ... .. .... .... .. . .... 1-293 Section 3 Number of Firelydrants .,... .. ... .-333 Section 3 Approved Methods of Secondary Section 4 Consideration of Existing .ontairmen' . ... ....... .... . .... .-293 Fire Hydrants —303 Section 5 Distribution of Fire l ydrants .. .. ... —303 Appendix flame Site AssessmentsforDetermining Potential Fire and Explosion Risks from State Appendix III-BB Fire Hydrant Locations C Undergreund Flammable or ccmbustible and Distribution .... ..... ....... ... .... .. .. . 1-304.1 A Uquid Tank Leaks .. .. . . ... .. .... .. .. ... .... i-295 Section 1 Scope. . ... ....... ......... . .... ?-3t)4.1 Section t: Scope 1-295 Section 2 "ocztzon .. .. .. ........ .... . . ... —334.1 Sections 2 Site Assessment Criteria........... 1-295 Section 3 Iiurnbe~of Fire l-iydtants . ..... .... 1-304.3 Section 3 Site Assessm-enst Records 1-295 Section 4 Consideration of Existing Appendix fl €�aonP fag-garrerating Puiprsent ... —297 Fite hydrants .. ... .. ... .... . . ... 1-304.1 Sect:On 1 Scone . .. ..... . . .... .... Section Distribution of vire Hydrants .. .. ... 1-334.1 .. . .... 1-297 Section 2 Def nn;ons i-297 Appendix 111-C Inspection,Testing and Maintenance Section 3 Standards .. . .... .... .. .. ... . ... 1-297 of Water-loosed Fire-protection System... .... .... —305 Section 4 1 ocatias —297 Section 1 General ..... .. .. .. . ... ..... .... 1-305 Section 5 Pgpi?g`Naives and Fittings ..... .... 1-297 Appendix 111-D Basement Pipe Inlets ... .... . . .... 1-307 Section L Az:£o,::atic Shutdown .. . . .. . .. . ... :-297 Section ' Scope ... .. ... .. ... .. .... ...... 1-307 Sections 7 ?ulama^ Sh::ntdown 1-297 Section 2 Location . .. ... .. ... .. .. .. . . .... 1-307 App€ dxt Storage of Flaazs�nzable arnd Section 3 Specifications ......... ...... ... . 1-337 or lsustlbra le i ids i:� 1 a alis Dcacated w tl inn Below—grade Vw2 is... .. . .... .... . . .... —299 Division IV Special Com bustiarn Hazards 1-309 Section ? Sc ... . . .... .. .... 1-299 Appeandix][Y-A Interior Floor Finnish ... .... ... .. . 1-309 Sec£io=s 2 Definitions ...... .... .. .... ..... 1-299 Section 1 Scope 1-309 Section 3 Ge::eta: . .. ... . . ..... . .... .. ... . 1-299 Section 2 General . .. .... ....... ..... .... . 1-339 Section 4 Location .. ...... . ... . .... . . .. .. 1-299 Section 3 Testing and Classification of Section 5 Vault Construction . ........ . ..... 1-299 Materials .......... ............. 1-339 Section I Ven dation ..... .... .. .... .... . . 1-299 Seno`3 7 Tanks and Piping .... .. ... . .. .. . . 1-299 Appendix 1VnB Christmas Trees .... . ...... . . . . .. Sectio: S Monitoring and Detectiorn .... ... . . 1-300 Section l Scope A-311 Section 9 Dispersing Systems .. .. ... . ..... 1-3013 Section 2 Permits .. ... .... ... .... .. ... .. . —31 2 Fire Sec£;on 3 Hame Re£ardance . ... .... .. ... ... 1-311 Section 113 Suppression.z:se''rdater-stn;,ply .eM .. .. . .. . _. .. . .. . ...... 3-33£3 Section 4 Tags .. . . ... . . ... .. .... .. .. . .. . 1-311 Sy.s Section I I Signs .. ..... .. .... .. .. .. . . . .. .. 1-300 Section 5 Support Device .... . .......... .. , .-311 Section 6 Buttcu ... ....... ..... . . . .. .. . 1-313 Division Hl Fire Protection .. .... .. . .. . .. .. .. .... . 1-301 Section 7 Wate;irg ....__... .... .. . .. ... 1 31 Appendix Ifs-A Fire-flow Requirements for Section 8 Dryness .. ........ .. .... .. ... .. . 1-311 Buildings . . . .... ... ............ ... .. .. ... .. 1-301 Section 9 Open F:ashes.......... . ...... .. . .-311 Se :lo a I Scope . . .. . ...... .. .. ... . . ..... 1-301 Section 13 Eectric Lights . .. .. .... .. .. .. .. . 1-311 Section 2 Defir_it:a^s 1-331 Sections 11 Daily Tests . .. ... .. .... ... . .. .. . —311 -9Xiv _................................................................................. _......................................_..........................................................................................._.... _........ ......... ......... ......... ........................ ......... ......... ......... __........... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... _ _.. _._... _........ ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ___ €€vis€fan V Standards . . .. . . .. ... ... ... ... .. .. . .. 1-3?3 Section 2 Operating Procedure Citation Progra-m 1-329 Appendix V-A NEtionalmy Recognized Standards of Good Practice . .. .. ... .... .. . ... . .. .. .. .. 1 1. 313 Appendix VI-E Reference Tables from the �Jni,om,Building Code. .... . . ... ... . .. . . ... .. 1-337 Section ; Scow .. . .. . . . . .. ..... . .... . . .. .-313 Section 2 Stardards €-313 Appendix VI-F Recommended Separation.Distances for Explosive Materials ....... .... . ... ..... .. 1-349 Division V1 Informational. ..... .. ....... ... ... ... :-3:5 Suction 1 C,assification of Explosive Materials. 1-349 Apper fix VI-A Hazardous Materials Classifications t-31,5 Section 2 Recom. mended Separation Distances Section l Scope . . ....... .. ... ..... .. ... . 1-3i5 for Explosive materials .. .. ... ..., i-349 Section 2 Hazard Categories . ..... ... .. ... . 1-315 Appendix'VI-G Cryogenic Fluids Weight asci Section 3 Evaluation o`Hazards ... ... .. ... . 1-318 Volume Equivalents . .. . .. ............ ... ... . 1-357 Section 4 Reference t u€alications . .. ... .. ... . 1-3201 Appendix SII-H Refrigerant Groups and Appendix �I - szaa dRanking ..... . .. . .. .... .. 1-323 Properties ....., ... 1— .. ... ..... .. ..... ... ... . 359 Section 1 Scope 1-323 Suction 2 General .. ....... .. . . ... .. ... . .. 1-323 A.pendix VI-1 € nit Conversion Tables..... .. . .. . . —351 Section 3 Degree of hazard . .. ..... ..... .. . 1-323 Unit Conversion Tables .... ....... ..... ... .. .. .-361 Appendix VI-C Ernergersc3,Relief Venting for Gage Conversion Table ...... ........ .. ... ... . ? 364 Fire Exposure for Aboveground Tanis . ..... . .. 1-325 1NDEX . ..... . .... .. ... ... .. ..... .. ... .. ... .... 1-355 Appendix VI-D Model Citation Program .. ... ..... 1-324 Section, 1 General . . ..... . .. . ... ....... ... i-324 HISTORY NOTE APPENDIX .. .. . ..... . .... .... .. 1-381 A I—AV.4 California Matrix Adoption Tables For at of the California Matrix Adoption Tables The matrix adoption tables, which follow, show the user which agencies have adopted and/or amended given sections of the model code. The building application determines which state agency's adoptions apply. See Section IOL2.2for building applications and erforcerrientresponsibilities. Agencies are grouped together, based on either local or state enforcement responsibilities. For example, regulatiorsfrom DS,4JdC are enforced both at the state and local'levels;therefore,DSAIA C is listed twice in each adoption table indicating state enforce ment resjponsibilities and local eazforcement responsibilities. The side headings iden w , tjy�the scope of state agencies'adoption,asJollo s: Adopt the entire UFC article without state amendments. If there is an "W"under a particular state agency's acronym on this row, agency has adopted the entire model code chapter_vvyLoULar Example: ARTICLE 2—DEMINIMONS AND ABBSEWATiONS LOCAL LOCA' FIR FSA'T3 AUTHO iffy COAL BUICM OFF.MAL Cry MAL 0. STATE AGENCY NCO DSA 1 4" -SH SL CA Atemma Aafkv CA Adopt entire UFC X ardele Wifficut gmendments Adopt the entire UFC article as amended,state-amended sections are listed below: If there is an "X" under a Particular state agency's acronym on this row, it;rxans that particular state agency has adopted the entire model code article, with s,_�Gte amf ndnien Eoch state-amended section that the agency has added to that particular article is listed. There will be on 'Y'in The column,by Haat particular section, under the agency's acronym,as well as an "X"by each section that the agency has adopted Example: ARTICLE 2—DEF-$ MONS AND ABBREVIATIONS LCL LOCAL ME iim-Tai F-RFORCIM AUTHORITV LOCAL WUIONG OFF;VAL STATE AMU"Y OFFMAAL OFF.; ti TFCaCS.PC DSA ANMRO ASENCY AC 38C CA S;,ca �-Sr- 0039 St Adopt entim UFC X article as amended taste below) ,202 CA i X—L Adapts only those sections that are listed below: IjFthere is an 'Y'under particular state agency's acrorym on this row, it means that particular state agency is adopting only specific model code or state-amended sections within this article. There will he an "X"in the column under the agency: acronym, as well as an "X"by each section that the agency has adopted, ARTiCLE 2—DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATtONS HEAUN. EXFOFPIqs AOTHOMTV LOCAL SUILONG OMWAL Wig ML OFFIGN.AL STATHE AGENCY CSA AGS a DO BSC CA SPC8 Sa COSH Ot AGENCY CA AC X Adopt evily those sect ns whklh are i acted below' i i Y 2-32 CA X X 211}2 U ITC X 1 X T------- 203 CA X i X X 203 UFC X Legend ofAbbreviations tai'Adopting State Agencies CA Department of Consumer Affairs: Board of Rorbering and Cosmetology Board of eterinar° Medicine Examiners Board of Pharmacy Acupuncture Examinerrg Committee Bureau of Forte Furnishings HCD Department of Housing and Cotrmupity Development DSAlAC Division of the State Archi6eaMccess Compliance SFM Office axthe State Fire Marshal ISYS Department of Health Ser+,,ices AGR Department of Food and Agriculture BCC Board of Corrections BSC California Building Standards Commission SFCB Structural Fest Control Board DSAISS Division of the State Architec lRructural Safety Section OSHPD Office of Statewide Heaith Planning and Development DOSM Division of Occupational Safety and Health SI State Library _....... MATRIX ADOPTION TABLES ART=E I—AMMMSTRAMN LOCAL firlE i 'NTF MTE AGENCY EINFMINS Auniap. LQ BUUM.OFRIMAL =UFMCW� amm-, ... ........- 1. t — �A 1 "F?D BSA USA CA 3 1. H SL a BUS .K CA 2 �, V, DHS Ac Bel', a3c I $PC ADOPT; 0,AGENCY A^. Adopt,en';m UFC Adom enre UFC X at-icle as amend-ed below, AdopE only those sceions Which i lisled b--',ow x 101.2,2- x OL2.2.2 CA I CA x C-A 1 X ARTICLE 2—DERNMONS AND ABBREVIATIONS --T 11, an" RRE HEALTH 1 Luca AUTHOWY L"' Ai MO;Ha^UFMR, BrPciAL OM AL VATE,A�ZENCY ^.SHFD ugs AaR tor asc vu SS $ Dug I S., A OFITM AG... CA tE Ac 't Adopt entire U--c ar t�cle w"hout Ado.%entiF-eUFC nrP ci�-as 23=3nded listed below) Adopt only those sectmns which Ll�st.ed MOW I-xiv,5 i CCAL LOGO FERE a�LYH r.NFDRC:.NG AUYI9OMIV LOCAL$33UMS OFMCM GFRML 6fFICR STATE AGENCY HCCV Z C CSHt C 1 ACCPTNG AGEN;.Y i CA A,. AC ' SFM CPRS AGA SCC BSC S#C3 SS 1 # i 2 ° 3 a° Dm,, ? Si_ Adopt entire UFC ! E article w lsout ` amendments Adopt Entire UF C E € anicle as amended (a.mendmen's'isteil below) Ar opt only"nose sections which are -isted below i 0 1.1 CA x ? i 00 1,2a CA i i X i 00013 CA o x y 3001.5.1.1- x r i 1003.5.1.2 CA ' °003.2.10 CA E X 1 3007.2.7.1.° CA f E i 1007.2.7.12a CA Y 14:07.2.7.1.3 CA E x —1007,2.7.2.1 CA : ; x E ° 1007.2.9.1.1 CA i X i i 3 1007.2.9.1.1 a- x 1007.2.9.1.i c CA 3007.2.9.1.3a CA X e ° 1007.2.9.1 Ga CA ± ' x 00(}/2.4.1.6 CA : ,X 'W7.2.13 CA i i 3 i 1007.1 l 4- i i X `007.2.14.2 CA ( a 007.33.1a d."A Y y 1007.3.2 CA 1 ; % i x I 1007.3.3.7a CA x 7 1000 ' _.3.3.7.: CR x fW7.3.42a CA x i ARMLE 11--GENERAL SAFFETY RRE-PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND FEWPME LOCAL COAL FIRE ! E,K:M EEFORUM.AUTNUFA Y LOCAL SUMMUG CF--€C;AL DFRIME, fl�F3 EAL S"•ATe AG�hCY 9SHPD �m # R2fl i AG i USA i y 3 CA CSA t i sCS SL E Afla.!IM AGENCY CA AC SF?V DNS AOR I G.,G mic SPCC SS Adoot tre UFC i article without p q E E amend-4e_.ts i Adopt entire UFC art c e as amender (amendments listed below) Adopt only those i i d x sections whicl are j listed below � � � 30 + � 3 1102.5 'UFC A x E 110& JCC x [1-107 UFC n 1110 UFCi 4a,2S49?,Li ART€CLE 12—MAINTENANCE OF MEANS OF EGRESS AND EMERGENCY ESCAPES L^.CAL ENFOR.",?"a Pljl;Tl4GR!Ty LCUl BULO:NG 0MCiAll 0M FIRE 1 HEALTH 5-- OF-Fiew STATE ADEN" tici) i OV.PC DSA DSA axwmG ANGY CA 7—J -72—iA c I AB i sFm i ns i nR 30C i ESC A'S 88 2 a -.08m, f St. Adopt ru-,,J--C ar6c` withou, e Adopt tntPre UFC aric-It as a-me-me lister becw) x Adopt only th-ose secl;ons whc'-are 1206 Except-2 CA x 1207.5 CA x J ARTICLE 24—A?RPOFrTS,HELIPORTS AND HELISTOPS LOCAL LOCAL Fin E 4EARR I CIAL STATE Asz-hv WCAL Bu"IDWO OM Cmcw- CFF:C;AL OSHPU 900 1 1 i CA USA I CA DSA 'PT$-0,AGE M DNS ADU P NCY Ac SF A"R -SOC 08c Spa &S 1 2 3 DDSH i n Amt 7- x jr'UFC wi'hou" nd Adoot envire UK die as a-ended (amendmzm's sled mow) Adopt or.'.-ytY ose seci,?'-s which a.-e w,bc�ow ARTICLE 25—PLACES OF ASSEMBLY L13M ME NUUM smmm.Au'nmy i LOGAI.MUMM OFMAL OWL OMM, E STATE ACENCY 7-1 ::CC E CSS CA DU A`OPT;Na ACENV CA 7 2 AC AC 8:: ON$ 10 S- AGS SPC -38 1 Adopt e=;re UFC 3 X an[ W;d'o Adop,emre UFC ar-i6'as amended (amen dr lisled below, Adopt only"ho seclu-cm,wh;ch hs'ed be-tOw ARTCLE 27—CELLULOSE NITRATE PLAST=(PYROXYLIN),STORAGE AND HANDUNG I: L-GUL FIRE i YEALTH umnf"G A.ii�-'ORTy Lom um-M.9 OFMCWL C-'FIMAL I OPF;DAI STATE AGENCY DSA SCS RSA 1 2 AC PCs 33 2 3 OOSH SL A.10 P T;0,A N Y CA 1 SFM M AOR 30C FSC S Adop,antis UF-- E a idle w thoL3t amendmen-ts A d o p I e re U,FC t an;cle as Qed eamer belowl/ Adopt only those seclui-o'..'is which are 1;sed below I-xN.7 ARTME 3G----WC300W0R€ M PLANTS AND EXTERIOR LUMBER STORAGE _ LOCAL LOCAL FIRE i HEALTH ? S Mup"U D A'UTHCRM LOCAL ScYt33 ka 00FR01 i 0FFC:A, .FFMA, S iATE AEHCY DSA i CA - �� i ADOPT=AMNCY CA 9,1, 2 AC AC � SM QHS AaR Poe HSC } Sm Ss 1 2 E 3 Dosp '; Si Acorn e :ire UFC apt c e witho:;: { Adopt entire JFCi art c:e as amended listed ( Adontofflyf fese x !sect;ons which are €isfed below 3 UFC X ARTICLE 32----'BENTS,CANOPIES AND TEMPORARY MEMBRANE STRUCTURES LOCAL SseReEt�e�AITFOR;Y C!!t'�ti£. MS 4FMCIAL _ £�€F3ChAL � CFFNHEA 'OIL � STATE AGENCY ACOFTE?LiaASENCY CA i L i AC ASCA SFM i vMS AOR ` SCC 8SC 3CC S�'A i o- ? j 3 ' i MNi U Adopt entre Jif arficfe without 'amendments Adopt entire u'FC Wicle as ai cndeC (amendments lis:ed f E be!ow) ' opt only those secs one which are i.steo ac cow ARTiCLEE 36—COVERED MALLS e :(CAL 14MCMAUTM0M E fE^A FHS Pikt3"R E LOCAL 3aSLCi3 fiCA4 FifA OF-Ficii. I STATE AOMY E a 4Ce f ! i � � i CSHPC 1 f i AC°'S'T Na MENCY £A 2 A. A SFS fsi�S ASR � Sae � 'SSC SPCS SSA s i 2.�s�-� � i ...�.,�.___ Aaop mire UPC C e (SFS Sa article Withf3'ssi j E ame^dmeen:s ( E 7 E FAdopt entire UFC sc_e as amendedmendments€is+ed 'Mow) Adont only:Nose 4 sx i sections Which,we Hsted b:.fow 3505 J<� i 3S j d 3535 U. % { AL LOCAL FME HEALTH i { s"" z RCM s3.t§3HdF1 CCALsUiMG'FFiML ^Mc;AL E 0 f.CW- � STAT,'AGENCY i I ^CC gSA � E i i C , CSHagy � i A3CPT HG�A c?3CY CA 3 2 9C AC i SFF i D}tS i ARR ' SOC aSC k S3 S S3� LL9 L Adopt ensre CPD X i ARTICLE 4A—IS'YWERY CAVES LCCA i EBd€CSS»t?e AU HO v LOCAL EWLti'.Na ofMCAL UMML O� ML STATE ACENCY DSA j a& ISSA _: 3SPP3— —�— ADOP'.13%�iM.:C" CA c � �w SF3� DHS R�a� 30c SSC $ SP,3 � S5 s § 2 3 c DOSP a AdoD? nt"m CA x i s ARTICLE 45--APPLICATION OF FLAMMABLE FiNiSHES LOCA! i i LUCALFIRE 9 "z?s:a#Cis x A "3v #7 a L£SCAL 33d2LC1 R 0FROM GE€lCIA.L ! w: A SATs a^vk?= €�C33 i USA BSAt Ca#2� -�d.�... ADOOPT1*G 4.aENcy ;A 2 i AC A j 8M, OHS ! AS`Z' BGC SSS SPM SS # S $ k Doss � SL Adopt e s e UFC atf erdry etas Adopt e re';J;--C ole as amended -neneime-1, listed x:ow) Adopt only those i ; sectao s Which are i listed below 4502 x 3 1 4503 _J—_C ` X ! 3 i 1 LOCAL i LEGAL FIRE4E.ALTH "s Fu£§5; AU a R#?w B,gCAL S BiE d3�ar OMMAL C €SC4ALOF€BC:AL 8—ATE AGENCY ACm''"•.## k E�tC ! CA r ? E i AC ! A j 5EA' DSA OBIS ASR � 30C SSu i POE CA � 53 � � 3 A BUSH Adopt entire UFC j ) ! X _me.dlnents Adopt entire Ur i.c_e as amended t 1 ! 1 f 1 below) isection's which ate ',.stcd Mow ( CAL j LOCAL RRE HEALTH EXPORGONG AiaTr"OMTv i LUCA'L SURMNG O f"MMAL GFRMAL OEF#C§A ; STAiE AsE$EC t f ^G9 CSA ° y! rA DSA 5 33 i aF'i e£R A gFfii G fi 6 t AC 3�� SPAS OHS P'ER acc ASC SPC.S SS � � S � Du3# 3 „�� ! i Adopt en,re UFC I a728eiP ;le-Gn"ie"sS j Adopt eC I X ar*aeie as amended (amendments,;?steC i below) Adopt o y hose ! ? ( f sections wh "are sited`pe_ow 5101.10.2CA j d � x i 011Ai # � S 0.2a C f X B ! ARTICLE 52—MOTOR VEHlCLE FUEL-DISPENSING STATIONS i i A LOCAL DIRE HO_FAC STA%E AG€2CYEMFaRE'HG AU14IH- LOCAL NUR LG OFFICIAL OFFICIAL FFIC � fJSA i GSHP3 ADOPTING AG�i33 Y A £ env AC ? C SFMO6ss AGR 89e t 8SC SPOT Ss ? i 2 s 4 GOSH Sb Adont entire UFCarticle Without amendments Adopt entire UFC aiuc€e as rime:deo w lj I i i (amendrryents listed i Adopt only those i E x sections whsch are listed heiow f 4 5200.5.: CA x 1 ? a i ss LOCAL LOCAL FERE HEALTH i €NFORCEHG AUTHORITY :-0,' BULWNG OFMUL OFFICIAL OFFICIAL STATE AGENCY — - �:C;� e � OSA ! ff AO6PT'sPlG AGENCYmA 2 i AC AG SFM ; O>;$ i AGF: 8O� 8SC SPM ' SS # 2 3 i A DOSH i SL E Adopt entire UFC f E i i s s i article w..hcSlt amendments Adoot-entire'a1 C article as amended (amendments listed below) Adopt only those sections which are listed `ow ARTICLE 63—REFRMERATMN LOCAL 9 LOCAL SHE HF-4LTH WORCt#O AUT-HORV LOCAL BUILDING,OFFM AE OFFICIAL OFFICIAL j STATE AGEidC HCOdg i asA OWD t ESA i Y 2 3 Dom ADOPTING AGENCY' dA i 9 2 AC AC SFM E'.^:S p AGR M. 1 Ssc sP B Ss E Adopt entire UFC i I X amenalments Adopt entire UFC f article s amended (amercin eats listed i below Adopt only those i I sections which ire I"listed sie3ow ARTICLE 74—COMPRESSED GAS "CAL LO A.FERE HEALTH olfOFOIHG ALTHORiT'S� a CAE BUILDING OFFICIAL OFFICIAL OFFICIAL � STAT,€AGENCY ' "SA CSA i 2 3 BCSF# i sI. ADtT?I dG Ar€NCY wA s" AC AC 3F3tif rS Ala R 82C i 8s& �7V , tire UFC ; i % ie without i I € i E i 1 amendments i Adopt entire UFC 1 ar idle as annendec'I (amend5nen.s`listed below) Ado:?only those sect-ons which are I !is ed below g '1-2tirfe'�� ARTICLE 79—FLAMMABLE AND COMBUST$BLE LIQUIDS LOCAL LOCN,ME 1 HEAM9 AUTHOMY LOCAL SWOMS OFFMAL CrFCUL OFFMAL STATE AGENCY KID OUP0 DSA DSA 1 4 ADOP-11HO ASENCY 2 1 AG i SFM A89 i 008H WL sac sn SPOB ss Adopt entire UFC x atticle without Adopt entire UFC article as am&r.ded (amendments listed below? Adop,onny those sections which are listed beloW ARTICLE 80HAZARDOUS MATERIALS L R a i MEALTH ENFORCING Al;_1HDR;TY 1 LOCAL AWL13ING dFirm STATE AGENCY CA HP AyOFT AC AC $FPA -OprNa CA 13H& SS 20S Adopt ent;Te UFC i a"tJ c,-,wit;Zut Afiao' tie UFC x article as nended (amendments listed below) Adopt only those sections Wi:kh listed below' 8=_12a CA a P x 8001.3.3a CA x 8003.1.4.2 CA i E ? i x E-8004 2 ARTICLE 81—HIGH-PILE COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE LOW. LOCAL FIRE i HEWS XUROWY LOCALUUMG OFFCCIAL OFFICAL OFFIVAL STATE AMCY I I PD HM OSH OSA CA BSA CA 1 2 AC j I 0WI_Ika AGENCY AC M DHS root Sao i ss-. 1 PCs 83 2 a 4 -.CSH SL Adopt entire IjFC Without amendmeints Adopt enth'.1 UFC I ancte as amended(amendments listed below) 1;Adopt only those I i sections which aye md below 8,6TI U.-.c x jI.2 TJFC 8101.4 UF-I I f j i x U + x 8i02 PC 9103 UPC i x 811,04 UFC ARTICLE 87—FIRE SAFETY DURING:CON STRUCTMN,AL ERATM OR DEMO€.MON OF A BUILDING f LOCAL r LCCA RE HEALTH E WORMNO A#;THORMTY L"NAE.'a:UDiNG.OFa#CiAL O GAL UFFMAL i STATE AGENCY i c i NCB i OSA � 1 � ADOPTING AGENCY CA ; S � Am i AC E &FSS E GHS AG3e a r CA f DSA _ i OC ssr Spas Ss sL Aeopt en ire UFC atftcie without a endme=1s Ad-opt entire UFC arts:e as a'r ended ar end: en's,:steelbelowN Adopt.only NoseS=ions which a.ti listed below t ART'NLE 9 ANDA DS Cry E.GCAL FERE F HEA Tii i Ewo^«3kG aBnio;;m LOCAL HUILB NG CF%CSA:. CFF?CEA;, OF.€C.AL SPATE AUNCY HCO A Hou t�G A&EFFCY wA 9 2 AC OSA y z USA —--- i i e_..z _x AC 59�. 6 s5 AOR SOC , SSC S. SS i 3 A 1OSF SL Aaoo entire UFC am"Cle Wki OLut E ! x f g Adopt en re IUFC url'Cie as ar.ended (amendz lents Hsted Adopt only those � X i sections which are i i listed below i 9QJ; 1 CA APPENDM A-IB-A-HAZARDOUSMATERIALS CLASS€iCATION i'I LOCAL !LOCAL PRE NEAL 8 MFOAC ti,AUTHORMLtFCAl O iLO1?du 3MCIAL OFF MAL OF;COAL I SPATE A7smkey i #Co €FSA E i CA CSA OSHPv ADOPTMI.AGMY Z 3 AC AC 3 5:44 i OF€S AO€? SCC i NO SpCe SS i " S S 7 Oov SL (Adept entire CA x article vvi'out E f f J amendments Adopt entire CAarticle as an.ended (am dmen's listed Ado nt only thosesec�lons which we listed below f t APPENDIX A-M-AA- FIRE FLOS'+r'REWsREMENT'S FOR BI.€L INS :CCA£FORE E:ALTH ENFORCM AUTHOP;TY LOCAL MiwM^USC AC # GFFFC#AC flmci4l. � STA E AQ,.Vicy { � # OWD f i i AB8FTM.ACENCY i CA E 9 AC �A SFM C??S kap Sow # ASC PIGS SS Adopt ent re CA gg i t , a 3ti;n C?SSenrS ! ' f i i r Adopt entire CA i article as amended (ame adlnents listed :below) Adop,on y those sections which are list d-below Section i CA Section 3 CA ; i r Section 5 C? X e jai — WORM'S A;T GR 3✓ .a CAL S#tr y�G FfMAL i ofmiAL o€g'ci SSS��Mi y KID e;`S4 n ..PF. AGu ? CAs..._..�2SFM 5 ! RGS jtG ? BSS" vu i Sc z 3 4� wS SL Adopt entire CES Y cie witrrouE amendments 'Adopt enr4re .L:e as d p j be€ow f 3 Adop•en u hose x SeCi3C c whiclh S=tion. CA i x x z Semi©n 3 CA x i � — �SeL:?Gr; CA x An ordinance adopting the Uniform Fire Code prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire, hazardous materials or explosion; providing for the issuance of permits for hazardous uses or operations; and establishing a bureau of fire prevention and providing officers therefor and defining their powers and duties Be it ordained by the [jurisdiction lame3. See.I. ADOPTION OF,UNIFORM FIRE COD. There is hereby ado d'by the "Legislative Beady and Jurisdiction Name; for the purpose of p rescr_�i:�g regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and p operty from fire,hazardous mate.ia's or explosion,that certain Code known as the Uniform Fire Cade, including appendix Chapters _and Apperdix Standards 'insert appropr°ia, appendixes. dee Uniform Fire Carie Sections,101.8 szrd 9001.J.J,published by the International s -re Code Institute,being particularly the 1997 edition_thereof and the whole thereof,save and except such portions as are hereinafter deleted,modi`ied or amended by Section g of this ordinance,three(3)copies of which have beer.and are now f=:led in.the office o`the c.erk of tile [jurisdiction's Clerk]and he same are hereby adopted and i1cor- porated as fully as if set out at length herein,and from the date on which this ordinance shall take effect,the provision thereof sha i be contro.ii7g with n the litr:its of the [jurisdiction Name]. See.2. ESTABLISHMENT AND DUTIES OF BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION. 2,1 e Uniform Fire Cade as adopted and amended herein shall be enforced by the bureau of fire prevertior(or other desig- nated agency)un the 3 frre department of the [jurisdiction Name)whiA.is hereby established and which s:_a:.1 be operated uncle; the supervision of the chief of the fire department. 2.2 The chief(or firemarshal)it charge of the burea-u of fire prevention(or other designated:agency)shall be appointed by Name of Appointing Authority)on the basis of exar ination to determine his or ben qua� ications. 13 'f<he cbief of the fire department situ recon-m-end to the [Name of the Proper Administrative Authority Should Be Inserted in the Blank Space]the ernployrrent of technical inspectors,who,when such au- thorization is made,shall be selected through an examination to deter-nine their fitness for the pos€tion.The exa;rrrw.on shall be open to rnernbers and rot members of the fire deparimert,and appointments made after examination shall be for an indefinite tern; with removal only for case. Sec.3. ;DEFINITIONS. 3.1 Winerever t?;e word"Jurisdiction"is used in the Uniform Fare Fade, it is r,Name of the State,County,City or Town,or sire District], r, 3.2 `here the party responsible for the enforce-:ert of the Uniform Fire Cade is giver:the title of"fire marshal,"add the follow- ing def ni`ion. PlR MA S-'AL is the chief of tae bureau of ire prevention. Sec.4. ESTABLISHMENT OF LIMITS OF DISTRICTS IN WHICH STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQ- UIDS IN OUTSIDE ABOVEGROUND TANKS IS PROHIBITED, The flims referred to in Sections 7902.2.2.1 and 7904.2.5.4.2 of the Uniform Fare Fade in which the storage of flarmnable or combustible liquids is restricted are hereby established as follows: These limits should include heavily populated and congested commercial areas.These lim- its should be detailed unless such limits are established by tater°regulation&It may be d€sfraMe in some jurisdictions to establish limitations based an quantities or classes of liquids or bath,]. See.5. ESTABLISHMENT OF LIMITS IN WHICH STORAGE OF LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES IS PROHIBITED. The limits referred;o in vection 8204.2;of the Upifor m Fire Code, in wb c q storage of liquefied petroleum gas is restricted,are hereby established as fo ows: [These limits should include the heavily populated and the congested commercial araea&These;limits should be detailed un- less such limits are established by other regulations.]. See.6. ESTABLISHMENT OF LIMITS OF DISTRICTS IN WHICH STORAGE OF EXPLOSIVES AND BLASTING AGENTS tS TO BE PROHIBITED, The"units referred to in Section 770?.7.2 of the tl .�I©rrn Fire Code, ir1 which storage of explosives and blasting agents is prohib- ited,are hereby established as follows: [These limits should include tlae heavily populated and the congested commercial areas.'nese limits should be detailed un- less such limits are established by other regulations.], Seco 7. ESTABLISHMENT OF LIMITS OF DIS'T'RICTS IN WHICH THE STORAGE OF COM PRESSED NATURAL GAS IS TO BE PROHIBITED. The itnits referred to ir:Section, 5204.5.2 of;ire uniform,Fare Code in wh-ch the storage of compressed Natural gas storage is prohibited,are hereby established as follows: [Theses l€mats should include the heavily populated and the congested commercial areas,These limits should be detailed un- less such limits are established by other regulations.]. I—xv Seco 8. ESTABLISHMENT 4E LIMITS OF DISTRICTS IN WHICH THE STORAGE OF STATIONARY TANKS OF FLAM- MABLE CRYOGENIC EE€1€FSS ARE TO PROHIBITED. she limits referred to in Section 3-1.5 of Uniform Fire Code Standard 80-3 it which t=,e storage or-flan-nable cryogenic fluids in stationary co dtamers is prohibited are hereby established as follows: ,These limits should include the heavily€opulated and congested commercial areas.These limits sheald be detailed Unless such limits are established by other regulations,; Sec.9. ESTABLISHMENT OF LIMITS€1E DISTRICTS IN WHICH HE,STORAGE€F HAZAEl3O'+;.JS MATERIALS IS TO BE PROHIBITED OR LIMITED. The irnits referred to in Section:8330I.I.I of the Unijorm Fire erode in which the storage of hazardous materials is prohibited or limited is hereby established as fb'flows: [These limits should include the heavily populated and the congested commercial areas.These limits should be detailed unless such limits are established by zither regulations.] Sec.10. AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE. __e Uniform Fire Code is amended and changed in the following respects: Section paragraphs and are amended as follows: NOTE:Ar,er:dments deemed necessary should be inserted.Sections in t'he cave dealing with subjects covered adequately by existing local or state laws maybe cited as deleted. See, 11. A€PEAKS. Whenever the chief disapproves an application or refuses to grant a pe ,it applied for,or when it is claimed that the provisions of the code do:got apply or that the tree intent and meaning of the code have oven misconstrued or wrongly interpreted,the aplicar t may appeal from the decision of the chief to [Fill in body to which appeal should be made.See Uniform Fare Grade Section 103.1.4.]within 30 days froth the date of the decis;or, appealed. Sec.12. NEW MATERIALS,S,PROCESSES OR OCCUPANCIES WHICH MAY REQUIRE PERMITS. m_e (Administrator],the chief and the chief of the bureau of fire prevenr tion si:a;l act as a committee to determine and specify,after giving affected persons an opportunity to be heard,any new n:atena s, processes or occupandes for which permits are required in addition to those now enumerated in the Jr€form Fire Code.The chief of t he bureau of lire pre ventio-i shall post such list in a conspicuous place at the bureau of fire prevention and distrib rte copies th reof to interested pe-sons. See.13. PENALTIES. 13.€ Any person who violates any of the provisions of the Uniform Fare Code as adopted and amended herein or fails to comnply therewith,or who violates or fails to comply with any order made thereunder,or who builds ir.violation of any detailed staternent of specifications or plains submitted and approved thereunder,or any certificate or permit issued thereunder,and.from which no appeal has been taken,or who fails to cornply with such an order as affirmed or.modified by the [Fill in body to which appeal should be made.See Uniform Fire Code Section 1€13.€..4.'or by a court of competent i-ansdiction,within the required shad severally for each and every such v olation and-noncompliance,respectively,be g ai ty of a misdemeanor,punishab;e by a f,re of not less than$ no:more than$ or by imprisonment for not less tzran days too- more than. days or by veli such fine arra imiprisariment.Tile imposAion of one penalty for any violation shall not excuse,lie violation or per-nit is to continue;and ail such persons sitar.be required to correct or remedy such violations or defects within a:easoraoie t%ane;and when not,otherwise specified,each ter.clays that prohibited conditions are maintained shall constitute a separate offense. 13.2 The application of the above penalty shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of prohibited conditions. See.Irl, REPEA€,OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES. Al'former ordinances or parts thereof cor_€lic ing or inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance or of the Uniform Fire C'op'e as adopted and arnended herein are hereby repealed. NOTE:In some jurisdictions,reference to specific laws that are a:.-ended or repealed is preferred or may be requi~ed, See.€5. VALIDITY. The [Legislative Bendy]hereby declares that should ld arty section,para- graph,sentence or word of this ordinance or of the Uniform Fire Code as adapted and a-a.ended herein;be declared for any reason to be invalid,it is the intent of that it would leave passed all other portions of t_^is ordinance is deWei.dent ot"the elimination herefrom of any such pzartio..as may be declared invalid. Sec.16. DATE OF EFFECT. 'finis ordinance s=„ail take effect and be in force frog;and after its approval as required by law. !—Xv ............. ......................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................. 1998 CAUFORMA FRE CODE "01 131.2. .2 PARTI GENERAL ARTICLE I --o ADS I I T AM SECTM 101 —GENERAL Reference—Health and Safety Code Section 13143. A C 101.1 Title. h s code slha1!be known as the CNlFOl M FIDE Any State institution or other state-owned or state-occupied A CODE,maybe citee as such,and w;.li be refer ed to hereinas"this building. R C -ode." Cited--Health and Safety ^,ode Section 13153. c A A [nor SFMJ For the state of Catifcrnica, this code shall be known Reference—Health and Safety!;ode Section 13143, C C as the CALIRORAIIA FIRE CODE,may be cited as such,and wild High-rise Structures A be referred to herein as "this code." CAuthority Cited--Health and Safety Code Section 13211. AA 101.2 Sicape Uor SFMI and Application, A Reference—Health and Safety Code Section 131 d3. C L c 101'.2.1 Scope. �1 is czade reser des reB�wily~s cit s stat t wi.� A a � � Organized damps a<��al� recognized goom practice for the safeguarding to a c reasonanle degree of life and property from t,e hazards of fire .Authority Cited—Health and Safety Code Section 188973 A explosion, and dangerous conditions arising frog: the storage, R.- rence—health and Safety Code Section 13143. C laandi ng and use of nazardo3?s iratena s and devices, and fro—n A ;v, All hotels,motel's, lodging houses,opartrhent houses and dwell- C c s ff to ns hazm ^us to life c property in dal use o occupant of A Ings, including congregate residences, and building and struc- C 3aiCEgS tar pie.<aSws and prCVE _^aS tJ assist ec__ Ygvit^y response A e�s�;ra�ael. tures accessory thereto. A b by suns�%°a s cede s sal s a p tet a ay anti $lames lvlttltiple-stork structures existing on Aanceary 4, 1975, let for A re ating:c`iresafety and shall apply to a_persons wit?o�.t rest~ic- human habitation, including, aril lirhited to, hotels,motels,apart- A ?Hent houses, less than 75 fee?f22 855 nun)above the lowest floor C tica, unless specifically exempted. A levet having building access, wherein rooms wised for sleeping are C ae provisions of t a s code do not apply to cuff-sate trarsperta- let above the ground floor. A ton of hazardous rnalenals In accordance w tf DOT require- fy � ed-44ealbh and Safety,ode Sections 4 X3.2 and A n Hill Authors. Cit r c �1. C 17921. C A 101.2,2 Application .arid enforcing agency. M4—California Cert fled family care homes, flat-or'home placement fac%tabes, A A State Fire Marshal. hal Way houses, drug ardor alcohol rehabditation facilities and A CA, 101.2.. ,1 Application. Any building or structure used or any building or structure used or amended for use as s home or A X intended for use as an asylum jail, mental hospital, sanitariums, institution for the housing of any person of any age when slash per- A A , son is referred to or placed ehira such home or institution or pro- C horse for the aged,ch narser�children s home,scraooI or f c tective social care and supervision services b any ovenwnentol A any san�atsa-occupancy of any capacity. � y $ A C agency. A A Any theater;dance hall skating ring, auditoriaarn, assembly hall, AC meeting halt, nightclub,,fair building, or sitrilar place of assem- Authority Cited—Health and Safety Code Section 13443.6. A C a blage where 50 or more persons may gather together in a building, Tents, awnings or other fabric enclosures used in connection A roorn,or structure for the purpose of amusement entertainment, with any occupancy. A X instruction, deliberation, worship, drinking or dining, awaiting Authority Cited—health and Safety Code Section 13115, A A transportation, or education. A C 101.2.2.2 Enforcing agency. Pursuant to Section 1'3145,health A A Any building or structure which is open to the public and is used � � C A or intended to be xsed for the showing of motion pictures when an and SafePy Code, the responsibility for enyorcerhent of building A admissionfee is charged building structure A standards adopted by the state fire marshal and published in the of g and whet.the building or structure has a A A Capacity of ally or more persons. Cal Tornio Building ,Standards Code relating to ire and panic � C safety and other regulations of the state fire anarshaI shall be as C A A A ttoriaY Catec-1eCdth andvaFeaY Code le"ti7n<�z . . llovs:> f C A A C Reference—:wealth and Safety Code.Section 13143. 1. The city, county, or city and count jurisdiction in the area C A �� ; tS' y 3 A A :Single Family Day-care slow affected by the standard or regulation shall delegate the enforce- A C Sections anent of the building stands;dl's relating to re and panic safe]and A C Authority Cited—wealth artw Safe j Code �c.ions 4 14.3 and other regulations of the state, re ararshal as they relate to Group C A 17921.. A C R,Division 3 dwellings, as described in Section 310 of Part 2 of A Reference—Health and Safety Code,Section 13143. the Caalifornia Building Standards Code, to either of the follow- A A in : A wire Famil=, may-care Hornes g a C1.4 The chiq of the fire authority of the city, county,or city and C d Authority Citeealth and Safety Code Sections 1597.45, A A 197,54 and f 7921. county, or authorized representative. A r�eferance— ?earth wild Safety Cede Section 13143. 1.2:he chie,'building official of the oily, county, or city and Aa R county, or an authorized-'representative. A A Residential Facilities and Residential Facilities for the Elderly � C C 2. The chief of any city or county fare department or of any fire- A A Authority Cited—health and Safety Cade Section 13133. protection district, and any authorized representative, shall A i__4 1998 CAUFORMA FIRE CODE A enforce within its jurisdiction the building standards and other :rainder of the code and the application of such provision to other c regulations of the state fire marshal, except those described in persons or circumstances shalt not be affected thereby. Section 101.2.2.2,Item l or Item 4. 101.8 References to Appendix. When this code references the A 3. The state fire marshal shall.have the authority to enforce the appendix, the provisions it, the appendix shall not apply unless A building standards and outer regulations of the state fim marshal specifically adopted.. A in areas outside of corporate cities and districts providing fire- protection services. 101.9 Amendments. `�sen reference is made to a portion of this A code or other applicable laws or crdinarces,the reference applies A 4. The State fire rnarsr al shall have the authority to enforce such to all amendments and additions now or hereafter made. A building stancdards and other regulations of the state f re marshal A in corporate and districts providing fare-protection services on A request of the chief,re o✓ficial or the governing body. S CTION 102—RETROACTIVE APPLICATIONTO L EXISTING CONDITIONS A 5.Any fee charged pursuant to the erforcenient authority of this A section shall not exceed the estimated reasonable cost ofprovid- 1112.1 Existing Conditions. The provisions of this code steal.ap- A ing the service for which the fee is charged,pursuant to Vection ply to conditions arising after th adoption thereof,conditions not A 66014 of the Government Code. legally it existence at the adoption of dais code,and to conditions which,in the opinion of the chief,constitute a distinct hazard to 101.3 Subjects Not Specifically Regulated by this life or property. See also Appendices I-A and I-B. Code, Where no applicable standards or requirements are set forth in this code, or contained within other aws, codes, regulations, ordinances or bylaws adopted by the junsdiction, SECTION 103_--WSPECTM AND ENFORCEMENT comi3liance with applicable starsdards of the Nationa. Vire 1113.1 General. Protectio:i Association or other nationally recognized firesafety standards as are approved shall.:be deemed as prima facie evidence 103.1.1 Technical assistance. To dete:i sire the acceptability of of compliance with the intent of ;his code. See also Sec- technologies,processes,products,facilities,materials and uses at- tion 9001.2. tending the design,operation or use of a building or premises sub- Nothing herein shall derogate f:om the:;ower of the chiefs to iect.o'he inspection of the departrrrent,the chief is authorized to determine i ir°d'_✓i»a{,e whir codes a�lV.�tAr:da.!.`�LS fa�J: t6:©.Se at.tgv'b"es re�'.l'_r{�. t5:e owner r�ir rite �erb'fi awe iii ✓oSSe SJ.t.l�5�'•: off'�•4%n SrQil of �..aie x ;a A s+ building or premises to provide,without charge to the lu asdiction. or mstallaions wi•_hin the chief's i_ sdic.aor.o.re,ronsibility. a tecsnica;.opinion and report.The opinion and report stall be pre- 101.4 Supplemental Rules and Regulatitsps. The chief is au- pared by a qualified engineer, specialist, laboratory or firesafety tliorized w render interpretations of:his code and to;rake and en- specialty organization acceptable to the chief and the owner and force,_'tiles arsd supplemental regulations in,:order to carry out the snail analyze the fire-safety properties of the designs,operations or application and intent of its provisions.S:acl:intermetations,rules use of the building or premises and the facilities and appisrte- and regulations shall be in,:conformance with the intent and pur- nances situated thereon,to recommend necessary changes. pose of:Iris code and shall be available to the public daring normal 'fhe cihief is authorized to require design submittals to hear the business;hours. stamp of a professional engineer. 101.5 Liability. The chief and other individuals charged by the 103.1.2 Alternate materials and methods. The chief its autho- chief with the control or extinguishment of any fire,the enforce- sized to approve altermate materials or methods provided that the reit of this code or achief finds that the proposed design,slat or operatio s satisfacto ily ny other of ictal d riles,acting i i good`aitl and wit;out malice ir.thedischarge of their duties,sa^all not there- comp ies with the intent of this code and that tl:e r:ethod of work by be rendered personally liable for any damage that may accri de performed or operation i's,for the purpose intended,at beast equiv- to persons or property as a result of any act or by reasor.of any act alert to that prescribed in this code in quality,strengths,effective- or omission in :Ire discharge of their duties. Any suit brought ness, fire resistance, durability and safety. Approvals aider tare against:lie chief or such individuals because of such act or urnis- austhority herein contained shall be subject to the approval of the sion performed in the enforcernent of any provision,of such codes building official whenever the alternate materisal or method or o"her pertinent laws or ordinances implemented through the era- involves matters regulated by tate Building Code. fo_rcennent of this cove or enforced. by the code enforcement agency shall be defendedy this wrisLictior anti:final res�?i a- -103.1.2.1[For S�'' s Requests fat°alternative means of,protec- c A tior—of such-,roceedirgs, aro anyiidgmers resulting therefrom tion.Request for approval to use and alternative material,–,sse.n- A steal:be assurred by this iurisd tion. bly or materials, equipment, method of construction, method of installation of equipment, or means of protection shall be made in T is code shall riot by construed to relieve from or lessen the re- writing to the enforcing agency by the owner or the owners autho- A s onsib_ity of any person owning, operating or con-tro"Ing any rized representative and shall be accompanied by a fell stateanent A of the con buil' ins or structure for any damages toper sons on property ditions.Vucient evidence or praof shall be subrnittea to A cauused by defects,rot shall the code enforcement agency or its substantiate any claim that may be .made regarding ars confor- a paren.jurisdiction be held as assuming any such liability by rea- mance. The enforcing agency may require tests and the submis- son of the inspections authorized rsy t lis code or any 'e-mitS or Sion of a test report from an approved testing organization as set a ertificates issued under this code. forth in-atle 19, California Fade of Regulations, to substantiate A lee also Section 103.3.2A. the equivalency of the proposed alternative means of protection. c PDL6 Conflicting Provisions. Where there is a conflict be- Approval of a request for use of an alternative material,assert- A twee a generatrequirement and a specific requirement, the bly of materials, equipment, method of construction, method of A sped be requirement s call be applicable. installations of equipment, or means oy`protection made pursuant A to these provisions shall be limited,to the particular case covered C 1007 Severability. If arty provisio a of dais code or the agplica- by request and shall not be construed as establishing any piece- A tion thereof to any person or circumstance is he'd invalid,the re- dentfor any future request. A m2 ............... _. IS98 CAUPORMA FIRE CODE 163.1.3 Practical difficulties. -1-he chief is authorized to rnodify 103.2.1.2 Fire prevention bureau personnel and police. The any of the provisions of this code upon application it writing by chief and members of the fire prevention bureau shall have the the owner,a lessee or a duly authorized representative where here powers of a police officer in. performing their duties :ender this are practical difficulties in the dray of carrying out the provisions code. of the code,provided that the st)irt of the code shall be complied When requested to do so by the chief,the chief of police is au- with,public safety secured and substantial justice done.The par- tho zed to assign sucl available police officers as necessary tc as titulars of such modification and the decision of the chief shall be sist the fire department in enforcing the provisions of this code. entered upon.the records of the department and a signed copy shalt be furnished to the applicant. 103.2,2 Organization of the fire prevention bureau. 103.1.4 Appeal& 163.2.2.1 General A five prevention.bureau established within: the fire department under the directicn of file chief sial.consist of A 1011.4.1 To determine the suitability of alternate materials and fire department personnel assured thereto by the chief.The func- types o construction and to provide for reasonable interpretations tion of this bureau shall be to assist the chief it the admm stration Of tae provisions of this code,there shall be and hereby is created a and enforcement of the provisions of this code. board of appeals consisting of five members who are qualified by experience and training to pass judgment upon pertinent matters. 163.2'.2.2 `ire marshal. The chief is authorized to designate a The chief shall,be an..ex officio rnerniber and small act as secretary member of he f re department to exercise the powers and perform of the board.The board of appeals shall be appointed by the exec-a- the duties of fire prevention engineer as set forth in this cede.she Live body and shall:mold office at their pieasure.The board shall fire prevention engineer could also be known as fire marshal. adopt reasonable rules and regulations for conductingits irves.i- 1013 Inspection. g;anon:s and shall reader decisions and Endings in wr,ting to the fire chief,with a duplicate copy to the appellant. 163.3.1 General. C 1033.4,2 or SFMI Appeals. When a request for an alternate 163.3,1.1 Authority to inspect. The fire prevention bureau A [.1�L dials', inspect, as often as necessary, buitdiings and premises, in- sans o�protsttzon lies pair denied by tis enforcing agsracy, t3zs C applicant rmaavElis written.appeal to the state Ears marshal for eluding such other hazards or appliances designated by the chief P for. tie purpose of ascertaining and causing to be corrected any C consideration of the applicants proposal. in considering such. C appeal, the state fire marshal may seek the advice of the State conditions which would reasonably tend to cause rite or cont b- A c , uta to its spread,:3r any violation of the pun ose or p sovisions of C hoard o�dire 3erJitss. 2mae stature iaiarshal shall,after tonsid- A snug all of thus facts pressrtsd, imttluding an.} rscorzarierdation of this cove and of any other law or standard affecting firesafety. A the State Board of Fire Services, determine if the proposal is for 1€13.3,1<2 Right of entry. Whenever necessary to make an in- A the purpose intended, at least equivalent to that specified it these spection to enforce any of the provisions o`this code,or wheneverX regulations in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistants, the chief has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in any durabili<^y and safety, and shall transmit such fundings and gray building or upon any premises any condition:which makes such a recommendations to the applicant and to the enforcing agency. building or premises unsafe,the chief is authorized to enter such building ar pre niises at all reasonable tunes to inspect the sat- 163.1.5 Appendix. See Appendix SII-D for additional informa- or to perforin any duty authorized my this code,provided duet if such on delated to ins;ectnon and enforcernert° building or premises is occupied,the chief s?aall first present prop- 163.2 Authority for Inspection and Enforacement, er credentials and demand entry,and if such building or premises is unoccupied,the chief shall first:rake a reasonable effort to lo- 103,2.1 Authority of the chief and the fine department. cafe the owner or other persons having charge or control of the building or premises and demand entry.If such entry is refused, 103.2.1.1 General. The c ief is authorized to administer and eta- the chief shall have recourse to every remedy provided by law to force this code.Under the chief's direction,the fire department is secure entry. authoi'zed to enforce all ordinances of the Jurisdiction pertaining zf the owner or occupant denies en.tty,the chief's aur authorized t® o. obtaina proper ininspectionwarrant or other remedy provided by I. T he prevention of fires, law to secure entry.Owrers,occ plants or any other persons hav- ?. the suppression or extinguishment of dangerous or hazard- ing charge,care air control of any building or pre rises shall,aftev orfs fires, proper request is.rnade as herein provided,promptly permit entry therein by the chief for the purpose of inspection.and eximminat on "s. The storage,use and handling of hazardous:naterials, pursuant to this code. 4. The installation and maintenance of automatic,manual and For the purpose of Section 103.3.1.2,the tern:"chief'shall in- other private fire alarm systems and fire-exting-coshing equip- clude the chief officer of the fire department serving the jurlsdic- ment, tion and the officers named in Sections 103.2.1.2 and i 03.2.2.2. S. The maintenance aid regulation of fire escapes, 1013.1.3 Stop orders. When any work is being done or a condi- 96. tion is being established contrary to the provisions of this code,the The maintenance of fire protection and the elimination of fire hazards on land and in buildings,structures and other proper- fire chis`may order the work stopped by notice it writing served on any persons engaged in doing car cansrr�;the avork to be dens, ty,including those under construction, Such work shall stop until continuation is authorized by the chief. 7. The maintenance of means of egress,and 163.3,2 New coristruc€ion and site ati�ris. & '':lie investigation of the cause,origin and dreumstaices of m fire and unauthorized.releases of hazardous matenals. 163.3.2.1 General. Construction or work for which fire, de- •-artmert approval is re aired shall be subiect to inspection by the For authority related to control and investigation of emergency chief awid such con:struetion or woric shall remain accessible and scentes, see Section 104. exposed for inspection purposes untii proved. 1-2A 103.3.2.1 9939 C—ALWt}RMA RRE CODE 103,12,2 Approval as a result of&n inspection shall:tat be construed to be to cause the work to remain accessible and exposed for inspection ar approval of a violation:of,,he provisions of'his rode or of other purposes.Neither the chief nor the jurisdiction shai'a be liable for ordinances of the junsdiction. :tspectiors presuming to give expense ental:ed.;r,tate removal or replacement of any-materia're- authority to violate or cancel the provisions of ti:is code or of other quired to allow inspection. ordinances of thejurisdiction small not be valid. 103,3a2.2 Inspection requests. It sha_i he the dray of the person xt shall be tl e duty of the permit applicant or contractor or bath doing the work authorized by a permit to notify the chef that such Text continues on page 1-3.f s 1-2.2 _. 1998 CAU.-ORMA RRE CODE 1£1312.2 sfl4.1.I work is ready for insppctian.The chief is authorized to rewire that thereof to such person by registered or certified Trail to the per- every request for inspection.be lied riot"ess than one working day son's hast known address. °gyp"are sue"inspection is desired. Such requests ray be in writirp i� . ' Orders Cr notices which are Iver verbally shall be fad-ti`rrhed o by telephone at the option of the chief. by service in writing as herein movided. y It seal be*'--e duty of t^e person.re sues-tng any reqquired inspec 1€13<4.3 Compliance with orders,notices and tags. °eons to s Dries access to and?;leans for proper inspection of suc work. 103.4.3.1 Compliance with orders and notices. Or errs ande- tices issued or served as provided b his code sial s cornoiied I€33,3,2 3 Changes gia use or occs partcy € leliitgs. °hanges w.I I tl e Duren,operator,occupant oro°i en.€sexso ;esNoystbie :rade r he character or:use of an occupancy shall be in accord- � ti ance with true Builei tg Code. :or ttie condi or o violation to wNc€i the order or notice ertains. I n cases of extreme danger to persors or property,in rnediate com- 103.3.3 Firesafety during construction and alterations. Fire_ pliance is required. safety during construction,alteration or demo€h:or of a building zf the building or other premises is rot owner occ spied, v ter shall be in accordance with fie icie 87. lease or otherwise, and tine order or Notice requires additions or changes in the building or premises whick would immediately 1€33.3.4 records. 71c fire prevention bureau sha:reta r'or asst become real estate and be the pr•perty of tare owner,of the building less than three years a record of each ins:)ection made showing the or premises,such orders or.otrces anal:be co vp:ied with by the finer gs and disposition of each inspection:rade. owner. 10.4 Enforcement. EXCEMxx OM When tie owner and the occupant have agreed L`i �rwise between..t»emse ves,in which event the oec4panl shai'c.om- 103.4.1 Aththoraation to issue corrective orders and notices. Ply- 103,4.L! General. When tate chef finds any building, pre^n- 103.4.3.2 Compliance with tags. A building,pret ises or uiirg ises,vehicle,storage facility or outdoor area that is in vioiatior of s€ail not be t sed when in violation of this code as voted on a tag t is rode,tare chief is aut orrzed to issue cornecuve orders. affixed in accordance with Section 1103.4.?. See also A pendix VI-D. 103.4.3.3 removal and destruction of signs and tags. A signs or tag posted or affixed by me chief shall not be mutilated, de 1€13.4.1.2 1.lirsa e heating or eiectn al equipment and struc- stroyed or removed without authorization by the chief. tural hazards. When the chief deers any c trrsney smokestack, P 4 Citations.ons. ersons operating or maintaming an.: occu- stove,over,i-:cinenaton furnace or other heating device eleciric 103, .- fixture or a ty appurtenancehereto,or anything regu€ated.redder a pancy,premises or veladle s n' ct to this code who allow a€azard i o dal€y recognized stardard r or i°o h anybuilding,s' to exist or fail to take immediate action to abate a hazard;on.such a stnuct-urp or premises not specifically mer,:oned in this code,to be defective occupancy,premises on vehicle when ordered on notified to do so or unsafe so as to create a.hazard,the chief is authorized to serve by the chief shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. upon°lie server or the person having control of the proper y a w_zt- lt13.4.5 Unsafe latildigs, aiidings or structures whic:^ are ted not ce to repair or alter as necessary and sha'l notify any ot:�rer strdcturally unsafe or not provided wit: adequate egress,or which, aut:ority enforcing codes regulating stick equipment.T tie chief is constitute a fire hazard or are otherwise dangerous to human life, aput orized to a``A a corde mrador,tag prohibiting the use thereof or which in relation to existing use const:lute a hazardtoo safety or un it such repairs or alterations are made.When of xed,such tag healah on public welfare, by reason of inadet;i.:ate wra ere narce, shall only be reeved by _e ord o:the chief v✓her the hazard to di.apidation, obsolescence fire hazard, disaster damage o: which the order pertains has beer-eliminated in an approved duan- abandonment as specified in this code or a.y ottder ordinance,are, ere..Until rervoved,that iter.or device which has caused r ie haz- for the purpose of Section 103.4.5,-une bi ui<dings.Such unsafe and shad.not be used or be permitted to be used. buildings are Hereby declared to;sepu .blSc-d nuisances arc:shall be Whe.an aoj=ent structural hazard is caused by the faulty in- abated by repair, rehabilitation, devho�itiov or re-nova 1. vee tie staliation,operation or ma`unction of any of,bre;terms or devices 0-1 .11 tl�a�r�Yrr �cDe listed in this section,tl e cHef shall inimediately notify the build.- br the Abatement of Dangerous Buddings. fig official to:eves~gate such hazard and cause such hazard to be 103.4.6 Appeals. :or appeals,see Section 103.:.4. abated as required by the B-uilding Code. 103.4.1.3 Stopping uses,evacuation. The chief is authorized SECTM 104®CONTROL AND l VSTMATION OF order ar o-,erasion or use stopped or the evacuation of aiy pr=e, EMERGENCYSCENES ises,building or vehicle or portion thereof which has or is a fire hazard. 104.1 Authority at Fires and other Einergeneaes. 103.4.1.4 Time limit for corrective orders. Orders or notices 104.1.1 General. The chief or officer of the fire departr.e a iv shall set fortis a:line limit for compliance dependent upon.the'raz- charge at'he scene of a fire or other ernergency involving the aril and danger created by the vlc ation., sectio.of life or property or any pa thereof, l.€ave the ss aa. aut:lov ity to direct such operation as necessary to extinguish or control 103.4.2 Service of orders oriel notices. Orders and notices au- any fire,perform any rescue operation,investigate the existence thoiized or required by this cove shall be giver.or served-upon the of suspected or reported fires,gas leaks or other hazardous condi- owner,operator,occupant or other person:responsible for tae con.- tions or situations or of taking any other action necessary i_r the di-ion or violation_either by verbal notification,persoi tl service, reasonable performance of duty.In tine exercise of such power,the r delivering the same to and leaving it wits a person of suitable chie`is authorized to prohibit any person,vehicle,vessel or t:i g age and discretion upon the prenirses;or,if no su-cin person is found frau:approaching the scene and is authorized to remove or cause on the premises,by affixing a copy thereof in a conspicuous place to be removed or kept away from the scene-,any vehicle,vessel or the door to the enfrance of said premises and by mailing a copy thing which could impede or interfere with ts°?e op rations of the 3-3 104.1.1 199-8 CAUF'ORMA F,RE CODE 10s,s fire depa:lment aind,an theJudgment of the cue:,any person:not shall be void avid approva s of mars and specifications in the is- acnial y and usefui y e t:oyed in;'-'e e,t Lnguish:ng or such fire or suarlce of such permits sh.a:l likewise be void, in the preservatior. of property rn the v.c-nity t rereof. 1€15.3 Application for Perm t. Applications for permits sisal'be 104.t,2 Interference. -he operations of the ire departin.ent it made to the bureau of fire prevention in,such fora:and detail as connection with extinguishing any fire or other emergency shalt prescribed by the bureau. Applications for permits share be not be obs.._:rcted.Lawful cormnards of the chief or officer of One accompanied by such plans as rewired by the bureau. .to departs cnt in charge at such a scene,or any part thereof,or s 105 4 Inspection Required. Before a permit is issued,the ohne any police officer assis ing the fire department,shall not be dis- s:a1 ::aspect and ap;rove is c receptacles, vesicles, buildings, obeyed. devices, prer:ises,storage spaces or areas to be use hi instances INA3 3 Barricades. The chief or officer of the`ire department, where laves or regulations are enforceable by departments other it charge at the scene of an e!rergency is autho-zed to place roses, than;the f.re department,Joint approval waft be obtained from.all guards, bar^cades or other obstructions across any street, alley, departments concerned. ,lace or private property i t the vicinity of such o eratio z so as to 105.5 Retenfion of Permits. Per ri.s shall he kept on tie prem- prevent accidents or ir`erfereice with the lawful efforts of the fire ises designated therein at ail times and steak be posted in a department to n3anage and control the situation and to handle fire conspicuous location: on the premises or shall be kepi or the apparatus. prem=ses in. a location designated by the chief. Permits shall be 114.2 Irrvestigatie ns. The `ire depmb:rent is authorized to in- subject to inspection at all times by an officer of the fire or police e. vestigate promptly the cause, origin and 6rcurristances of each dartraent or other persons authorized by the c"i:ef. and every fire occurring;n the jurisdiction involving toss of life or 105.6 Permits mits Sar tl:e Barrie Location. °zxJben more than one injury to person or destruction or damage to property and, if it permit is required for the same location,such perinits May be con- appears to the bureau of investigation that such fire is of so idated into a single permit. suspicious origin,they are authorized to take immediate charge of ail physical evidence relating to the cause of the are and are 105.7 Revocation of Permits. The chief is authorized to sus- pend or revoke a permit when.t is detei-:nin_ed after a hearing by the elle`that: The chief is authorized £o investigate the cause, origin and The perrnit has beer b a or.other than the verso.. o circumstances of'unauthor zed releases of hazardous materials. � °.:sec: y vers �^ whom the permit was issued, The o!ice department,is authonized to assts..~e fir.-dopa~t a e t 2. The pe:nnit has been used For a ioeation of er than that for :r its ravesligations wher,- ci iested to do so. which.it was issued, 104.3 records and Reports. 3. Any of the conditions or li:raitation:s set forth tri the'perms t 1€14.3.1 Fire c ccur°r°ences. The`ire department shalt keep a re- have been violated, cord of fires occurring within its jurisdiction and of facts concern- 4. The per...attee failed,retu,sod or neglected to comp with or- i tg the sane,including statistics as to the extent of such fires and der ar notices drily served in accordance with the provisions of t -dam caused thereby,together with other infor—oration as re- this code within the tint e provided the,eir, Quired by the chief. 5. There has been a false statern-ent or rnisrepresentatxor as to a f13 .3.2 Record retention.. €he°re department shall retain for material fact it the application o ;naris or which the pear,it or appl r= a tor:was based,or ot less than three years a recon:of eac a investiga io:^rade show- irig the cause,the findings and disposition of each itivestigai.on, 6. The permit was issued ;r, error or invioeation of an orCli- nance,.egula"ora or this code. SECTION 105®PERMITS 105.8 Permit Required., A perm:=.t steal:be obtained from the bar- reau of fire prevention p nor to engaging in the foflowing activi- 105A Scope. Permits shall be in accordance with Section 115. ties,operations,practices or furctions: 5.2 asrrelifirrrs a€Permits. a.:.Aerosol products.To store or handl n aggregate quantity of neve: 2 or Level 3 aerosol products in excess of 500 pounds 105.2.1 General. A serrnit constiti tes periraission to maintain, (226.8 kg;net,weight. See Article 8& store,use or hand'e traterials,or to conduct processes which?aro- a.2.Aircraft refueling vehicles.To operate aircraft re-fueling duce conditictis hazardous to<ife or_property,or to rns.al eo;iip- vehicles. dee Ar�ticie 24. i ent reed it connection with such activities. Suc: perrissio a shat not be construed as autl my to violate,cancel or set aside a 3.Aircraft repair�arga�To use gray structure as an ar craft any o<the provisions of:his code. Such yeti£shall not take the hangar for the p i pose o€servicing or repa.r.r g aircraft.See Ar- tic.e 24. place of any license rewired by law. a.4. Asbestos removal. To conduct asbestos-removai opera- 105.2.2 Expirations A permit shall continue it n revoked or for tions regulated by Article 87. such a period of bane as designated.herein:at the time of issuance. Ferr_?its shall.riot be t ansferab e and any change in use,occupar- Asse alyo See"places of assembly. cy,operation or ownership shal_re-pre a new permit. a.5. Automobile wrecking yard. To operate an automobile wrecking yard.Se ��iclp�� 105.2.3 Compliance. Permit applicants andthe applicants' agents and e:rp oyees snail carry ou`t proposes activity In.comp- b.1•Battery system.To titan or operate stationary lead-acid cis e with this code er other= _ate s or regulations a o rcable battery systems b wing a liquid capacity of more than 1010 gallons p' 'n _ (37&.5 ..).See Article 64. tl'ere:o,whether s;;eCified 3r not,and it,., onie e accordance with approved pla:rs and specifications.Pernmts which ps port to sarc- b.2. Bowling pin or alley refinishing.To conduct a bowling tion a vioration of this code or any applicable law or regulation pin refinishing or bowling alley resurfacing operation irtvo ving 1� ........................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................... __. ......... ............ ....... ......... ......... ......... .................. ......... ........ ....... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ............................ ................. .....................I.. ......... ........... ......... 1998 CAt,%FORMA RRE CODE 105.8 the use and app?'cation of fia-minable "quids or :Materials. See. 1. To use or operate,repair or modify a p_pehne for the trans- Article 25. portatios of flammable or combustily e rhquids. c.l.Candles and open;Haines in assembly areas.To use o,en 2. To store,handle or use Class I liquids in excess of 5 gallons flames or card es Jr.co:r:ectio i with assembly areas,dialing areas (18.9 I.,)in a build€rg or i..excess of 10 gallons 07.91.)outside of of restaurants or drinkling establ shmeii_ts. For definition. of AS- a building,except that a permit is Not re-,ui.red for the following. S MB �; see article 2. See Article 25 for open :lame and 2.1 he storage or use of Class I liquids in t*e fuel an.k of a mo- candles. to vehicle, aircraft, motorboat, mobile power plant or C.2.Carnivals and fairs.To canduct a carnival or fair.See At- mobile neatitig plant un ess such storage,m the opinion of ticle 25. the chief,world cause an unsafe condition. ^.3.Cellulose nitrate filar°To store,handle,use or display cel- 2.2The storage o:use o`pa its,oils,varriis§es or sit iiia:"airr- lulose nitrate lira.See article 33. enablern;xtures when such liquids are stored for maime- rance,painting or sirnilar purposes for a period of no,rnore c.4. Cellulose nitrate storage. To store or handle '"sore than than 3€1 days. 25 pounds(11.3 kg)of cellulose nitrate plastic(pyroxy lir.)for tare �. 3. To store,handle or use .ass or Mass 111.-A liquids in ex- t�ian�rfac un1r:g �,r asse�bly of ard_c s or parts o�r articles contamnag cellulose nitrate plastics(py.oxyjin). See article 27. cess of 25 g ns 04.51✓) n bu,a i ig or i~excess c` gallons (227.1 l )outside a building,except for fuel oil used in connection c.5. Combustible fiber storage. To store or handle with oil-burning equipment. combustible fibers m cauantities irP,excess of,03 cubic feet(2.53 3 r 4, To remove lass I or Class liquidsrt underground Storage from art M3).i ). See article 28. �; U storage tank used for fueling motor vehicles by any ri�eans other c.6,Combustible material storage.To store m=ore than 2,500 than the approved,stationary or-site pumps normally used for dis- cubic fee!170.8 ria)gross voluine or cornbustiNeer ply packing per-sing purposes. cases, boxes, barrels or sin-ritar containers,or rubber or cork, or 5. To nista 1, construct, alter or operate tank vehicles, equip- other similarly combustible material. See article I I. Ment,tars,plants,terminals,wells,fuel-dispensing stations,;•e- c.7.Compressed:Base&To store,use or handle at norma=ter- llneries, distilleries and simi'a:r facilities where flammable and peranares and pressures compressed gases ir: excess of the coir-bustible liquids are produced,processed,transported,stared, a:roun-'s listed in Table 135-a.We en the compressed gases iuse dispensed or used. or storage exceed the amounts is listed in Table 1£I5-A, a perm it is 5. To install, atter,re-hove,abandon,pace temporarily out of required to install,repair,abandon,reinove, lace temporarily out ren r P service-or otherwise dispose o. a f a T able oi°co nb3s€ibis_'quid of service,close,or substantially modify a car~pressed gas syste1n. tank, EXCEPTIONS: I.rto:;tine mamterance. 7. To change the type of contents stored in a tianimab.e or com- 2.For emergency repair work per`onned on art era?ergency basis, bustible liquid tank to a_'Nater?al ofiner than that for which'e tank a)py canon for Der lilt shall be triage wi:hEn two working days of con.:- was designed and corstrrctev, mencerrert of work. The permit applicant snail apply for approval to close storage, f•4. Fruit ripening."ao operate a fruit-npenmg process regi.- use or nandlirg facilities at least 30 days prior to the termination of :aced by Article 46. the storage, use or handling of compressed or iiuuefied gases. f�5•Fumigation or thermal insecticidal fogging.To operate a Such application shall include any change or alteration of the business of fumigation or thermal insecticidal fogging and to racility closure Klan: file; prkrsna-t to Section 8001.13. This ma-rtair a room;,vault or chamber in which a toxic or flamr-tiab e 30-day period inlay be waived by the chief if tshere are special air_ fumigant is used. See Article 47. cums'mrices requiring such waiver, h.1.Hazardous materials.To store,trasispo;ton site,disperse, c.8. Commercial rubbisbnbandiing eperadon.To operate a use or handle hazardous materials in excess of the ansourts lasted coil mer6ai ri:bbrs:-handling operation.See article I in table 105-C Cf Yt3 Crista 1,repair,abandon,re?2 vYe, "ace°eT C➢- ran out of service,close or subsea.tially modify a storage - Il- l ryogersso Except where federal o state regulations apply ty or other area regulated by article 83 when the hazardous and except for rue:systems of he vehicle.-10 produce,store or:ran.- T mater_a_s i 3 nils of storage exceed rite ati out is its€ed in Ta - mater cryogens Jr.excess of the amounts listed in Table 105-B. b,e 105-C. d..l, Dry cleaving plants. To engage in the business of dry h.2. High-piled combustible storage.To rise any building or clearling or to charge to a more hazardous cleaning solvent. portion thereof as a high-pi':ed storage area exceeding 500 square Such perm. its s tall prescribe the class of system to be used. Ser feet(46.45 m2)(see definition in ar lois 81).pians shall be'sub- Article 36. flatted with applications for such penis its t. accordance with d.2. ;wast-producing operations.To operate a grain elevator, article 81, flour starch Trill,feed mi'l,or plant aulverizing al mh: lum,coal, 1.3. Hot-work operations.Permits are required for hot work cocoa,:Magner€gin:, spices or sugar,or other operation producing i c"Iding but not liTnited to: corrbustibie oasis as defined in article 2.See articles 3C and 76. ?atb::c exh-lbitions and demonstrations where hot work is e.1.Explosives or blasting agent&For perinits for explosives conducted. or bras€ing agents,see article 77. 2. Use of oortabie hot-work equipment inside a.structure. f.s. pire hydrants and water-control valves.For a perm;t to EXCEPTION-work: as ss conducted under a co isln c6on_ger nit use a tire hydrant or operate a water-conml valve intended for issued by the�Ua Icing off c:a.. fire-suppression purposes,see article 9. 3°Fixed-sate hot-work equipment such as we' frig boo€hs. f.2.Fireworks.?mor pectins for fireworks,see Ar;cle 78, 4,Het wont conducted within a Hazardous Fire Area. f.3.Flammable of combLstib e 1lquids.See Article 73. 1.1.Liquefied'petroleum gases.See article 82. 1£35..8-105X,1 1998 CAUFORNIA RPE COD3m TABLE 105-A 1. To store;use,handle or dispense Lf'-gas. p.3. Pyr°otechnical special effects ):material. For peannits ;or 2. To install Or rmirtri:n I,P-ga..s containers. pyrotechnical special effects material, see Articie 78. 1.2.Liquid-or gas fueled vehicles or equipment in assembly r.l.Radioactive materials,T3 store o :andle at any itst3iic bu£Idingc o dicp ay, cbm,.etp or demonstrate liquid- or gas- tion:more than I m.crocurse(37 JCC becquerel)of radioactive ma fueled vehicles or equipment it assembly bui di-ags. See Ar- serial not contained?n a sealed source or more than 1 rn llicur?e ticle 25. (37 000 000 becquerel;of radioactive material n a sealed source i '2 r i+e., G or sources,or any amount of mdioact ve rnaterna.l for which a spe- . .Lumber yards,"_b s or i-amber in excess o 00,000;board cific license fronnn the Nuclear regulatory Comrnission, is re- €eet 19230.3 m2 sur€ace area o !umber 25.4 mri in th.ckness).See a red. See Article Sia. Article 30. q r.2.Refrigeration equipment.To install or operate amechani- m.A. Magnesium working. To melt, cast, heat treat or grind cal re€r gena.on urii or system regulated by Article 63. more than 10 pounds(4.54 kg)of rnagnesium per working day. Sep Article 4S. r.3.Repair garages.To use a structure as a place o4 business for m.2.Pull,covered,See Article 35.To use a covered rnall in the sery c mg or repairing motor vehicles.See Article 23. €ollowing t:anger: s.1,spraying or dipping.To conduct a spraying or dipping op- :, I?lacir g eration tnilizrg flammable or combustible liquids or the applica- ctin tettoner kiosks, display booths,const: tion of con nbus-ible powders regulated bArticle 45. concession equipment or the like in the mall, y 2. To use a rnal as a place of assembly. t.=. Temporary membrane structures, teats and canopies. To erect or operate an air-suc.Dorted temporary membrane stra c- 3. To use open-€amp o.€lanae producing devices. tune or tent having an arra in excess of 200 square feet('8.6-.r.2), TO d sully any y yid or gas-fueled powered equipment. o;a canopy it excess of 400 square fee' (37.2 r,"2), except fo; n.3. Motor vehicle fuel-dispensing stations. To disperse strac.ares used exclusively for carnpinng.See Argo e 32. f arnmable or corn:bustible liquids, liquefied petro cum gases or t.2.'Dire storage.3o use an open:area or portion thereof to store -wrivressed natural gas at motor vehicle fuel-dispensing stations. tires in excess of 1,000 cubic feet(28.3 m�).See Sccticr 1143.3.6. See C�t"c'e 52. wv ¢. .l.Wood products.To store chips,hogged mates,la rber Nitrate film.See"cellulose nitrate fiir.,, or plywood it excess of 200 cubic feet(5.67 m3).See Article 33. o.l.Openburning.To conduct open burring.where burring is conducted, on public property or the Property of someone other 10.5.8.1 [For SFM]Additional permits. a L A than the per mit a.�;,licart the permit r applicant shall demonstrate In additionto the permits required by Section ?U&, tfaefioilrrsu A the Ne .ss.on has been obtained by.he appropriate gcverrment frig permits shall&e cahtairaed fresh the bureau of Fire PreventionA agency,the owner,or the owner's authorized agent.Whenn limits prior to engaging in thefollowing activities, operations,practices A for atmospheric Condit ors or hours restrict burning, such limits orfunctions: c shall be designated in tlne permit restrict ors.See section 1102.3. C 1. Production facilities. To chgnge use or occupancy,or oslow� A 0.1 Organic coatings o manufacture snore than : allon : g g the attendance ofa live audience, or for wrap parties. A (13.79 1.)of organic coatings in a working day. See A dic e 50. g . Pyrotechnieg and special effects. To use pyr©technic spe c 3.Overs,industrial baking or drying To operate at Indus- cial effects, operaflaame, use of flc tunable or combustible hiouids AL trial baking or dn-ying oven regulated by Article 62. and gases, welding, and the parking of motor vehicles in any c ' ,3,1. Parade floats.To ease a parade float for public perform- building or location used for the purpose of motion picture, televi- A L ince, presentation, spectac e, entertainment or parade. See Sec- saris arra'cone nerciat production. A 1- ficin <1 �. 3. Live audiences, To install seating arrange,:zents,for live au- c L P.2 .Places of assembly. o operate a place of asse ably.See Ar- diences iia apprrvsd production facilities,producdorx studios and C bole 25. sound stages. See Article 25. c TABLE 105-A-PERWT AMOUNTS FOR COMPRESSED GASES AMOUNT(,=Wc 16�?3� TYPE OF GAS ^-C-283?or n13 conosive 2WY I la rn ab.e(except cryogenic fluids and liquefied petroleuin gases) l rgllly toxic Any arno,n. i :ne:tt ane sig:pie asp:..yxia.~lt 6,000 j urine:t 2� S3£her hea`ah i nzards 650 3 Oxidizing(incWding oxygen) 504 c ?yrophoric a Any am_ount Radioactive Any an:o:art i # Sensitizer 2E30 Toxic Any amount €astable(reactive} Any aroW:a: I 'See Articles 47,52,63,74,80 and 82 for additional requirercents and exceptions. 2C..0,,fee' .easured at nonnal temperature and pressure. 1� ..... ......... ......... ......... _ .........................._ .. ......... ._...... ......... ......... ... ......... ........ ......... ......... ......... ............. _ _ _........_............._ ........................................................................ ......._... 1999 CALlFORW RRE CODE FABLE I 05-B TABLE 105-C TABLE 105_ PERMIT AMOUNTS FOR CRYOGENSI TYPE OF OPYOGEN i x 3.765 l`=L Corrosive Over I Ove- Flammable Over 1 60 i Highly toxic Over I i C3ver I Nonflammable 60 500 Oxid;zer Oncludes oxygen) 10 50 !See Article 75. TABLE 105-C—PERWT AMOUNTS FOR,HAZARDOUS MATERiALSI AMOUNT X e.4536 or;ba.to Sig TYPE OF M0EMAL x 3,765 1o7 alai.to L Carc;nogens ....... ........ .......... ...................... 10 pounds Celiulost nora'e ............I.......... ....... See No:c.4 Combustible fihe ................................. ................... See No.c.5 Combustible liquids ......... ...................... ...................... See No.f3 Corrosive gases ............._............................—........... See No.C.7 Corrosive liquids ................ ..........__.............. ........... 55 gal s Corrosive solids .......................... ................ ............. 500 po.lonun ds Clyogels ............................................................ See No.C.9 Explosives .................................... .......—............ See No.e.' Flammable gases ........__..................... ........... .... See No.c.7 F=imablt liquids ............. ..................... .......... ........ See No.0 Mamrndble solids . 100 pounds ............... .........*......... ............. gases(includ;ng pesticides. ides an�e P_,,Tjgants) ...................................... See No.c.7 Fighly toxic liquids and,solids(inciLding pesticides andfLmmigantls) ............... I Any amouiilt mmant 1; ............................................................ 55 gallons I 'ta _ds ....................... ............. ...... ...... 500 wounds m, nt SGI; LiqUefied petroleum.gases ............ ...... ............ ............... See No.1. magnes;um.............................................................. !See N Nitrate film.............................................................. See No.c.3 oxidizing gases ....—....— .................................... See No.c.7 OX;dizing liquids: Class 4 .................................. 1 Any amount, Class 3 .................................. sl gallon Class 2 .................................. 110 gallons Class: i55 gall Ions . ..................... ........ Oxidizing solids: Class 4 .............. ...... I Any mount............ ; Class 3 .................................. i0 pounds OO pounds 'Class 2 .................................. -Class . ......... .........I....... 500 poands Organic peroxide liquids and solids: 'Class I ................................. Any amount Class 11 ..........................—..... Any amount Class IF .......I..............—....... 10 pounds --lass IV ................................. X20 pounds Other health hazards: Liquids..... ......... ........... ...... 55 90'uns Solids ................................... 15000 pounds Pyrophonic gases ......................................................... *....... ... See No,c.7 Pyrophoric liquid. ................. ...... ........... ....... 1 Any amount, Pyrophoric solids .......................... .............................. i Any amount Radioactivematerials(including gases,liqLids and solids)......................... See No:c-.7 and r.' Sensitizer liqu;'ds ............. ........ .................... 55 gal�ogallons Sensitizer solids ......... ............... ...................—.1......... 500 pounds Toxic gases ............................................__.............. i See No.C.7 Toxic liqizids......... ......I...........—.................—.1.1...... 0 g�j,-ns Toxic solids ........................ ............... ................. i 00 pounds Unstable,reactive,/gases ............ ............... .............. I See No,c.7 Unstable(reactive)liquids: Class 4 .................................. 1 Any amount Class 3 ................................. Any mount Class 2 .............................. 5 gallons Class I .................................. 10 gallons Unstable(reactive)solids: Class 4 ....... Any amount Class 3 ....... Ary ann ..........I................ A ours Class 2 .................................. `:50 Pounds Class 100 pounds Water-reactive liquids: Classny amount ................__............ A Class 2 .................—....... 5 gallons Class 10 gallons Water-eacdve solids: Classnnt ............. ......... i Ay arnou Class 2 50 ll"ncis ............... ...... ' i Class 1 ........I--................ 100 pounds See Article 80 for additional requirements and exceptions. 1-7 1998 CALIFORNIA FRE CODE 201 202 PARTH DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS ARTICLE 2® DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS SECTION 201 —GENERAL ALARM ZONE is a buildiig or defined area of a buildirg as approved for purposes of identifying alarm-initiating locations. 20L1 Definitions. or the purpose ofthis code, certain words and phrases are defined and certain prov'sions shall be construed ALARM-INITIATING DEVICE is manually or au-oma_acai- as se:forth herein,t mess it is apparent from the context that a dlf- ly operated equipment which, when activated, initiates an alarm ferent meaning is intended. t h through an alar-11 control unit or sig aalmg device ALARM-SIGNALING DEVICE is equipment that produces When terms are not defined,they shall have their ordinary ac- an approved a'ar n signal. cepted meanings within the context with which they are used, blebs+er's Third New in errationol Dictiorapy of the English Lan- ALTER and ALTERATION ION are a charge,addition or inodi .- B gunge, Unabridged, copyright %986, shall be considered as pro- cation in const detion or occupancy. viding ordinarily accepted meanings. AMUSEMENT BUILDING is a building or portion, thereof, a temporary or vermarent, used for entertainrnert or educationai 9 2€1.2 Tenses,Present tenses rclude past and future tenses anda purposes and which contains a system which transports passe_f- a future tenses include the past. gees or;nrov des a walkway thro igh a coarse so arranged that the Quirec nneans or egress are sot apparent due to thea al distracts 201a3 �Z�;t�tlse�° C_nguaar nurribers ircluce paraa and plural num. - -~e. bens Include s rgulan tions,are disguised,or are not readily available due to t%e method � of transportation tltrouglh the building or st actpare. ANNUNCIATOR OR is equipment which indicates the tore or SECTiG 202®A area or"a building from which an a arm.has been initiated or the AAR is the Association of Avner can Railroads, location of ati alarm-initiating device and the operational condi-;or of the alarm circuits of the system, ADMINISTRATOR is the executive officer of the j risdic- ANSI is the American National Standards Instltute. doral area. APARTMENT HOUSE is any buildirg, or portion t ereof, a AERIAL SHELL is a pyrotechnic device that functions in the which contains three or:note dwel'ing units including residential air. condominiums. 13 AEROSOL is a product which s dispersed front an aerosol API is the American Petroleum institute. container by a propellant. APPLIANCE,PORTABLE,is a devisee operated by electric- AEROSOL,CONTAINER is a metal can,up to a maxirrum ity which is capable of being rand-earned or is easily moved frorn size of 33.8 :yid ounces(1,000-nL'.or a glass or plastic bottle,up one place to another in normal use. to a max muar size of is fluid ounces(113 mL),t tat is designed to APPLIANCE,STATIONARY,is a device operated by eiec- dis disperse an aerosol product. hi i* la p tt city which is not affixed:o structure and wl ivl is not easily AEROSOL WAREHOUSE is a building used for warehous- :roved from ore place to another. ing aerosol products. APPROVED refers to approval by the chief as the result of re- AGA is the American Gas Association. view investigation or tests conducted by the chief or by reason of accepted principles or tests by natio- authorities,or tech -Cal or AIA is the American lnsurarce Association• scientific organizations. ALARM is the giving,signaling or transmitting to a public fire AREA is a particular extent of surface. (Cee also FOO station or company or to an of icer or employee thereof,whether AREA.) by telephonic,spoken,word or otherwise,inforrratior to the effect ARRA'is a description of tate configuration of storage.Chat- that a fire the emergency condition exists at of near the place indi- acteristics considered in deflnirg an array include the type of cared by the person giving, signaling or transtnittirg such nfow packaging,flue spaces,height of storage and compactness of stor- mation. age. ALARM CONTROL UNIT is a unit comm-sing the controls, ARRAY,CLOSED,is an a •ay having a 6-incl:(1 52.4 rims or relays, switches and associated circuits necessary to srssailer width vertical flue space that restricts ail movement listrlbute power to a fire alarm syste ti, tl rough the store cora aodity. 2, Receive signals fro r alar r it iiiating devices and transmit AS RAE is tl?e American Society of Heating, Refrigerating them to�latn sn �talirg devices and accessory equipmentand and Ai~-'o nditiorcng Engineers. ASME is the Amencan Society of Mechanical Engineers. 3. E ec.rlcally supervise Mire system c rcuitry. ASPHALT KETTLE is a vessel or container used to process, ALARM SIGNAL is an audible or visual signal,o,both,inti- heat,hold for heating,or dispense flan-naNe or combustib e roof- catirg the existence of ars er_aergency fire condition.Audible de- ing materials that are in h uid form or wil'take that form as a re- vices may be bells, hods, chimes, spealkers or similar devices. salt of being exposed w such vessel or container. Bio ce alarn s and their rressages s sal.be approved. ASSEMBLY is the gathering together o-'50 or:pore persons for ALARM SYSTEM is a combination of approved compatible such pu,t,oses as deiiberatiori,education,instruction,worship,err- devices will :ae necessary elect cat interconnection and energy tet airy err,amuse i e tt,cl i iki g,dicing or awaiting transporta- to produce an alarm.signal i:the event of fire or systern actsvatsol; tion. $m� 2U K 999 CALIFOR A FIRE OD 203 ASTM is the America_:Society for Vesting and'iaterials. BATTERY SYSTEM, STATIONARY LEAD-rACID, is a ATMOSPHERIC TANK is a storage tanI,wl ich has been de- syste-r whicin consists of three interconnected subsystems: signed to operate at pressures from at-nospher c through 0.5 :• A lead-acid battery; pound per square incl gage(prig)(3.4 kPa). 2. A battery charger„and i� ATRIUM is an opening tbro.ig3 tato or more floor levels other 3• A collection of rectifiers,inverters,conveners and associat- a than enclosed stairways,elevators,boistways,escalators,plumb_ ed electrical equipment as required for a particular application. S3 ing, electrical, air-conditioning or other equipment, which is BATF is the Bureau of Alcohol,_--bacco and Firearms. closed at the top and not defined as a all. ocr levels as used in BELO 1GROUND CONTAINER is a storage container in BS this definition do not include ba,conies wi.l3:r an. asse-mbly whichh the maxis un)liquid level is below the surrounding grade or occupancy or mezzanines which comply with the BuildingCode heiow a backfill bort i,which is at(Last 1,01 fee^(31348 m n)wv de at requirefnents for tnezzznines• the top and tier slopes away from the conmainer at a natural angle AUTOMATED STORAGE is storage ;;f products within a of repose or is retained 10-eel(3048 mm)from the container by a storage system that is rooter driven such that the product is auto- retaining wail and constructed of earth.,concrete,solid rnasorry or matically delivered to a stationary picking location. suitable material designed to prevent the escape of liquid. AUTOMATIC FIRE ALARM SYSTEM is a system which BINARY EXPLOSIVE is an explosive materia?composed of a££.tor•raticaily detects a fire condition and actuates fire separate components, each of which is safe for storage and alar -signaling devices. transportation aria would not.r•itself be considered as an explo- sive. AUTOMATIC FIRE CHECK is a device listed for insta la- BINBOX is a five-sided container with the open side facing an --r_ in communicating p ping carrymg art explosive vaporfa r ase � hboxes are self-supporting or suppoi:ed by a structure mixture to prevent a flashback from.reaching underground tanks designed so that little or no horizontal or vertical space exists or equipment in a piping system,These devices s1nall be equipped around the boxes. with s cial elements for arresting an explosion wavewhich may already be establisher in a pipe. 'hese devices shall contain an BLASTING S is a material or mixture re consisting of a automatically operated S' eoFc vale: to Stu} flow of /a o lair fel and Oxidize— ntended for blasting. The flinished product as n tial%.e it event of a flashback and continued burning alllite mixed and packaged for ease or shipment cannon bedetonated by arrester e.ernert.The shutoff valve shall be capable of a manual means of a No. S test basting cap whe£- tmcor`_ne^. under reset Department of Transportation regcLtions, blasting agents are classified and labeled as 1.5D. AUTOMATIC FIRE-EXTINGUISHING ING S`l.'STEM is an bLASTING CAP is a shell closed at one end and containing a approved syste_i.of devices and uiprrient which autom-atically charge of a detonating compound which is ignited by a Safety Esse. detects a ire and disci arges an approved fire-extinguishing agent � It is used.or detonating explosives. onto or in the area of a fire. BLEACHERS are tiered or stepped seating facilities without AUTOMOBILE WRECKING YARD is an area that stores backrests in which an,area of 3 square feet,0.2.8 m2,or less=_s as- salvage vehicles, signed per person. wl9en computing the occupant load. � AWNING is a shelter sun orted entirely from the exterior wall BOILING POINT is the boilirp point of a liquid at a pressure of a building. of 14.7 psia(l 01 3 kPa). Where an accurate boiling point is un- available for the mate~ial iii question,or for mixtures w ich do riot have a constant boning point, for purposes of ibis classification, SECTION 203—B the 10 per"ent point of a distillation performed in accordance with is nationally recogmzed standards is allowed to be used as the boil- BALCONY,EXTERIOREXIT,is a larding or porch project- . �' in• o=bit of the liquid. See A;7tic e 90,Standard a.4.3. a trig from the wall of a but�^ing and which serves as an exit dis- �p ' t charge component in a means of egress sys.e:�.Tp e tong side steal: BOILOVER is the expulsion of crude oil or certain other liq- be at:east 50;percent open,avid the open area above the guardrail uids from a burning tails in which the iight fractions of the crude shall be so distributed as to prevent the accurnal"ation of sm*o e or oil burl;jiff,producing a Meat wave ir.the residue which,or reach- toxic gases. ing a water strata,results in the expu'sior of a portion of the con- BANDING is a method of packaging consisting of stretch tents of the tar•k in the fo-mm of a froth, avrappi fig aroi rd no,more t tar four saes of a pallet loan. BONFIRE is the--pelt burning of crit trees,vegetation or lum- ber. BARREL is a volume of 42 U.S.gallons 0 59 l) BREAK ,aerial shell; s at, individual effect frorn an aerial BARRICADE is a structure that consists o>a combination. of shell, generally eit .er color or noise.Aerial shells car be single walls,floor arid.roof that is designed to withstand- e rapid release break, having only one effect, or multiple break, having two or of energy in at., exp,oslon. barricades may be fully confined, more effects. pamally vented of filly vented. Btu is a British dhermal unit,the heat necessary to raise t e tem- BASEMENT is any floor level below the first story in a Mild- per atu-e of pour 0.454 kg)of water by 1°a{0.556°C;. ing,except that? floor level in a b hiding having only one floor BUILDING is any structure used or it tended for supporting or � a level s`sa;_be d_ass'fied as a basement unless such floor level dual- sheltering any use or occupancy. � S ifles as a first story as defined in the Building Code. BUILDING CODE is the building Code adopted by this BATTERY,LEAD-ACID,is a group of electro-chemical cells :rr=sdiction.See the Un form Building Cade,promulgated by the interconnected to supply a riomi.al voltage of DC power to suit- International eons ere ce of uildirg officials. ably connected electrical load.he number of cells connected in BUILDING OFFICIAL is the officer Or other designated a series determines the nontrial voltage rating of the battery. The authomy of the iur.sdictlon charged with the administration and � size of the cells determines the discharge capacity of the entire enforcement of the Building Code,or the b.aild ng official's duly a battery. authorized representative. � ........................................................................ _. 1928 CAUFORNt k FIRE CODE 20-3 204 BULK OXYGEN SYSTEM is an assembly of equipment, whatever name known,when it the form of blocks,scabs,sheets, sack as oxygen storage containers, pressure regulators, safety tubes or fabricated shat es.For requirements,see Article 27. devices,vaporizers,rnanHblas and interconnecting piping,which CENTRAL SUPPLY is °hat portior o` a system which has a storage capacity at normal tern aerature and pressure of: normally supplies piping systems. _. Moro than2;330 orbic feet(340 rm3)of oxygen:connected GA is the Compressed has Assoc—anion. 1 n service or ready for service,or CeF,&is the Node of FederalRegulations o the United States 2 more than:25,1133 caNc feet(708 M3)of oxygen,including Government. unconnected reserve on band at the site. CH>:,IvffCAL s any elomer&,chemical compound or r=°xture A built oxygen system termi. ares at the;Dint where oxygen at of elements or compounds or both. service pressure first entersthe supply line.The oxygen is allowed to be stared as a lir uid or gas in either stationary or portable CHEMICs t'�?A 11 is he sc?ettific design anion of a conmaters. chemical in accordance with the nomenclaiure system developed by the hate-national Union of Pure and Applied Cheinistry, the BULK PLAIT OR TERMINAL is that portionof a proper'1y Chemical Abstracts Service rales of:nomenclature, or a name where flanima le or conibust ble liquids are received by tank ves which will. clearly identify a chemical for the purpose of sel,pinelites,tank car or tank vehicle and are stored or blended in conducting an evaluation, o'k for the purpose of distributing such liquids by tank vessel, • CHIEF is tine chief officer of'he fire department serving the e.trne,tank car, an.-K vetnncre,portaune tank or conaanner. Jurisdiction or the chief officer's an thorized nepnese native. BULLET RESISTANT as a n_atenal or method of co struction ,CHIEF ENGINEER is the chief. yah ch- si is p netr ation of a su.11et of 150 grain,(x.75 g)",1-2 ball amm"uni_ion having a nonviral muzzle velocity of 2,700 feet per CHIEF OF POLICE or POLICE DEPARTMENT is the second;823 n 1s)fared from a.30 caliber rifle at a distance of 100 chief law enforcement officer of the jurisdiction or the chief lava fee.(30.5 rm). See Section 7702.14. enforcemetnt officer's authonzed rep-esentative. BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION is the fire prevention CHIEFOF THE BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION is the bureau of-hc junsdiction, Tread of the fire prevention bureau. CHIC'S are small pieces of wood by-products that will rot?bass through a 0.25-inch (6.4 mr ) screen. Chips are used in the CTlON 2C;4—C manufacturing of pulp and other mood products. CARCINOGEN is a substance that causes the develompent of CLASSIFIED refers to a product that has been evaluated wits cancerous growths it .Sing tissue.A chemical is considered to be r'e'spect to a carcinogen if: 1. The properties of the product, ° nes been, evaluated by the international Agency For 2. Ali iced spectrum of hazards to life or props y, Research on Cancer (IARC) anal found to be a carcinogen or 3 potential carcinogen,or . Suitability of the product for certam arses and 2. its listed as a carcinogen.or potentia:carcinogen in the latest 4. Other conditions by a nationally recognized testing edft-'on of the Annual lie-,ort on Carcinogens published by the laboratory or approved organization. National Toxicology Program:,or GLEAM AGENT is a volatile or gaseous fire-extinguishing 3. It is reguiatod by ASIA as a carcinogen., agent that is electrically nonconductive at NTP,and woes:tot leave a res'due upon evaporation. CARGO TANK is a container having a liquid capacity in CLOSED CONTAINER is a container sealed by means of a lid excess of 110 gallons (416 i✓) used for carrying flarnmable or or other device such that licuid, vapor or dusts will not escape coin' ible iivuids, �§a gas, or ala- ous che.micais and from it-under ordinary connditions of use or handling. mounted permanently or otherwise upon a tan's vehicle.The to n7 "cargo tank" does not apply to containers used so"Ply for the CNG is compressed natural gas. purpose of supplying a el for propulsion of the vehicle uppon COLD DECK is a single ranked pile of logs wdraft in=dividual which it is mounted. togs. CARNIVAL is a rr obi:e enter-'rise N i ncipally devoted to COMBUSTIBLE DECORATIVE MATERIALS are corn- of raring arn�sement or entertains ent to the p nblic:£,upon or by 33 Stible materia' used for deco-ata de effects such as sl at n_eans of portable amusement rides or devices or temporary strut- draperies: streamers; surface coverings applied over building Wres m any number or combination, whether or not associated interior f nis es for decorative;. acoustical or other effect; cloth; wish other stn rct ries or forms o'1Sublic attraction. cotton batting; paper; plastics; vegetation; hay, split ban.boo; CAROUSEL STORAGE is a type of autorna eel storage inn straw; vines; leaves; trees moss; and similar materials used for ,which he prod ct revolves aro�ind a fixed point in either a hori- decorative eff .c-. Combus file decorativemateria s do "not zo ntal or vertical plane or a combination of both. rnciude floor coverings,ordinary window shades, nterlir r n sl :materials used as surface coverings(fon regulations of sn ch in-ate- CEILING LIMIT is the maximum concentration of an rials,see UBC Chapter 8,and mat e-ials tfi8 inch(3.9 mm)or cess aarbome contammart to wh'_ch orae may be exposed.The coaling it thickness applied directly to a noncombustible lsack mg. limits utilized are to be those published in 29 LF.R. 1914.1300. COMBUSTIBLE DUST is ia-e:y divided solid material which CELLULOSE NITRATE PLASTICS (Pyroxylin) is a is 42f1 macrons or less an daam-_ener and which,when dispersed n a-,- -11 plastic substannce, material or compo-und, other than cellulose an the props„�ropo ions, cos lv be ignited by a rare, spark ar nit-ate fa rm,covered by Article 33,or guncotton or other explosive other source of ignition.Conibusuble dust will pass t noua a U.S. covered by A itis 77, navi ng colluloso nitrate as a €case, or No.4€l Standard sieve. e^`s i 2£34 3998 CAUFOFIMA FRE CODE. COMBUSTIBLE FIBER STORAGE BIN is a metal or 4. Compressed gas mixtures consist of a mixture of two or metal-lined container with a ca_,acity not exceeding 130 cubic feet more compressed gases contained in a packaging, the hazard (2.83 m')and.equipped with a self-closinng coven :;rope:-ies of which are represented by the properties of the mix- COMBUSTIBLE FIBER STORAGE ROOM is a room with lure as a wlsole. a capacity not exceeding 533 cubic feet(14.2 mso separated from COMPRESSED GAS CONTAINER is a pressure verse:de- *he re=mainder of a building by not less than a one-hour occupancy signed to hold cor^pressed gases at press res great -than ore a.- Separation constructed in accordance with the Building Co& mosphere at 58°I"(23°C)and includes cylinders,containers and COMBUSTIBLE FIBER STORAGE VAULT, PRO- tanks, TECTED,is a roof,with a capacity exceeding ,3C0 cubic feet COMPRESSED GAS SYSTEM is an assembly of equipnnert (2 r designed to contain, distr:br;e or transport compressed gases. 11 ��fs..,;r�)separated Eros._the remainder o-a�uilditig by,:o.less � . than a two-hou-occupancy separanor constt:cted,r accordance can consist of'a compressed gas container or co ..tanners,reactors with the Building `ode and rovided with an approved automatic_ and appurtenances,includ;ng pun psi compressors,and cornect- spdnkler system. ing piping and tiiNng. COMBUSTIBLE FIBER STORAGE VAULT UNPRO- CONDENSATE TAI'S is a tank which s installed in the 3 vapor-return piping of a vapor-recovery system to collect '�TECTED,is a room with a capacity rot exceeding 1,033 cubic condensed gasoline and is capable of being en pried of liquids feet(128.3 m3)separated from the remainder of the building by w vithaut opening. two-hour occupancy separation constructed in accordarce with the Building Code and provides with.approved safety vents to the CONGREGATE RESIDENCE is any building or portion s outside. thereof which contains facilities :or 1 �sng, sleeping and sanitation, as required by flie Building Code, and may include � COMBUSTIBLE FIBERS are r a ity ignitable and �Y e c t � facYti._,es f.,, adng and cooking, for occupancy by other than a � free-burning fibers, s.lcr as cotton, sisal, herequen, ixtle,jute, family. A congregate residence may be a shelter, convert, hemp tow, cocoa fiber, oakum, baled waste, baled wastepaper, monastery, don•nsatory, fraternity or sorority house but does not � kapok,hay,straw,excelsior,Spanish moss or other lake materials. a include jails,hospitals,nursing horses,hotels or lodging houses. 8 COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID is a liquid~raving a flash point at or CONTAINER.See Sections 7501.2.2,7931.12 and 8331.2.2. above I33°F` T8°C3.Combustible:;quid's are subdivided as foi- CONTINUOUS GAS-DETECTION SYSTEM is a lows.The category of combustible liquids does not include com- gas-detectnor system where :?ae ana:ytical instrument is pressed gases or cryogenic fluids. maintained it continuous operations and sampling is performed Mass Hl liquids are those having closed coup l ash pouts at or without interruption. Analysis is allowed to be performed or a above 103°:(37.8°C)and below 1413°lam(53°0). cyclical basis at intervals no,to exceed 30 mintntes, Mass 111-A.€iqulds are—nose having closed cup flash points at CONTROL AREA is a but idir:g or portion of a building within or above x43°z 1,60'C',and below 23i�°N(93.3°�), whncs-,be exe npPcd amounts of hazardous rna erials are allowed to be stored,dispersed,used or handled. Alis or ab liquids are biose liquids having closed cup p flash CONVERSIIO I OIL BURNER is a bu mer for field points at or above 23€3°F(93,3°C'. .. tnstaltatnon,a-:heating appliances such as boilers and furnaces,it is COMBUSTIBLE STIBLE WASTE MATTER includes magazines, allowed to be furnished with or without a primary safety control- books;trimmings from lawns,trees or flower gardens;pasteboard Under special circ-unrstances,itis allowed to be installed'for firing boxes; rags; paper; straw, sawdust; packing material: shavings; ovens, water heaters, ranges, special furnaces and the like: A boxes; rubbish; and refuse that wilt ignite through contact with burner of:his type is allowed to be a pressure-atomizing guts type, flames of ordinary temperatures. a horizonta: or vertical rotary type, or a mechanical or natural COMMODITY is a combination of products, packing draft-vaporizing type. materials and containers. CONVERSION RANGE OIL BURNER is an oil burner designed to burr kerosene,range oil or similar fusel,it is;v ended COMPRESSED GAS :s a material, o-mixture of mate-ills, primarily for installation it a stove or range, a portion or all of which: whin was originally designed to utilize solid feel and to which a 1. Is a gas at 58°I~'(23°C)or less at 14.7 psla(1013 kPa)of flue is conrected. pressure,and CORROSIVE is a chemical that camases visible destrUction of, °M vo or sr-eversible alte_ratnohs ir,living tissue by chemical action at'he a Has a bog either point of 58 z ni ue ie less at 14.7 Asia(x31.3 site of contact.A chemicalis considered to be caa-r s ve when kPa)which is esti er ligz free,r: t:€quefied orin solution,except tested or tlie:filer stein of a:biro rabbits by rise method described those gases which have no otter health or physical hazard proper- in Appendix A to C_RR. 49, Part 173, it destroys or charges ties are not cos ed to be corspressed ural the Pressure:n the irreversibly the structure of the tissue at the site of contact packaging exceeds 4' psia;282.5 kPa)at 68° (23aC). following an exposure period of form ho-urs. This tern does not The states of a compressed gas are categorized:as follows: refer to action on inanimate surfaces. 1. Nonsliaanefied compressed gases are gases,other than those CORROSIVE LIQUID is a>lquid which.whenin contact bvit" in solution,which are in r packaging ur-der the charged pressure :ivnig tissue, wall cause destr uciion or ~eversible alterations of and are entirely gaseous at a temperature of 58°F(2C.°C), such tissue by chemical action.Exarrples irclude acidic,alkaline or caustic materials. 2. Liquefied compressed gases are gases wh ch it a packaging COVERED?BALL BUILDING is a single building e::closing under the charged pressure are artiall• liquid a.a ternperat�re of 68°F(23°C,, g partially a nur ber of tenants and occumanc,es such as retail stores,drinking and dining establishments, entertainment and am-usement facili- 3. Compressed gases in solution are ronlignaefied gases which ties,offices,and other sirmiar uses wherein two or more tenants are dissolved'in a solve=nt. have a main entrance into the nsall. .................................................................................................................................................................................... :998 CA;UFOrlNiA RRE CODE 204 206 CRUDE PETROLEUM is a hydrocarbon rnixture that has a area wii"s rapt be closer t?:an Sir feet( 5 240;rim)f~om*he stand Or "asci Noun below 150° ;65.6°C) and which has ry been pro- bualding.Dispersal area capacity sl-all be determined.by a low-irg a cessed in a refinery. 3 s„care feet(0.28 m?)of net clear area per person. CRYOGENIC FLUID is a fluid tha.has a norma'boiling point DISTILLERY is a pant or a portion of a plan;where licluids y� below—150°F(-101.1'C). i ofi ace' by fermentation are concentrated arc': where the CRYOGENIC VESSEL is a pressure vessel, :ow-pressure concentrated products are also al owed to be mixed, s,ored or tank or atc"3t7S"i'e^seri:tarp"t''t'.Sigried t6 Ccrtarn a CiyC°.geirrc fluid or packaged. ed. w-hi:ch venting,insulation,refrigeration or a combination,of these DOT is the Jnited States Depart-mem of 7ransporlatmn. is used in order to maintain the operating pressure within the de- DRY CLEANING is the process of removing dirt, grease, sign pressure anddhe contents in a liquid phase, saint's and other start's from Wearing apparei,text'es,fabrics,rags CURTAIN BOARD is a s`rUcture arranged to lirnit.lie spread or order material by the use of nonaveous :tq-,nd solvents, it of srnoke and heat along the ceiling.Curtain:boards are sometimes includes the process of dying clot es or other fabrics or texti<es referred to as drat curtains. a solution of dye colors and nonaq icons liquid solvents. CUT—OFF STORAGE is indoor storage which is separated DUST.See del:ration of%--01V3USTIBf,F DUST `rom other bi~iid;ng areas by not less than a two-hoar fire-resistive DWELLING is any bi;iiding or porno'thereo`which co tains occupancy Separation. nof more than two dwelling units. CYLINDER is a pressure vessel designed for pressures higher DWELLINGUNIT is any building fir portion tl°ereo=which a Chari 40 psia(275.6 k?a`,and having a circi.lar cross section.It does contains living fac._i.ies, i icli vr:,tg provisions for seeping, not inci;:de a portable tank,muldupitt tank car tank,cargo tank or eating,cooking arc!sanitation as required by the Bi-il6ng Code, tank car. for not'more than one family,or a congregate residence o ''0 or less Dersors. CTM 205—0 SECTION 206—E €SBA is Ilic Drug Enforcement Administration of the United States Department of Justice. EARLY SUPPRESSION SSION FASB-RESPONSE (ESFR) SPRINKLER is a sprinkier listed for early suppression fast_DEFLAGRATION is a. exotl er r is reactio , such as the sponse performance. extremely ra3 id oxidation of a combustible dust or flammable vapor in air, in which the reaction: progresses through the ELECTRIC BLASTING CAP is a detonator winch consists 3 ib€ii led r aterra of rate IHSS:l ar<ife Ve;CiCity C`Sound.f4 defier- of a shell closed at-one end.rile other end Comair s elect-:c wires graticn can Have an explosive effect. which have been sea"ed into the stied.It contains a charge of deto- nating compound wh h is ignited or initiated by applying electric DESIGN PRESSURE is the maximum gage pressure that a cu-rent to the wins p otrUd ng from the detonator. �,ressa vessel,device c�r:;on rt or sys -�•s L sig:ied to with- stand safely ander the ter rp _ati. _nd Co iai._o is of iso expected. ELECTRICAL CODE is the Elwrical erode adopted by this ices fiction. See the atlonal Electrical Code, p-, t�lm:igated by DESIGNATED LANDING AREA is the area over which the adational—1-re Protection Association. aerial shells are fired and into which debris an r:ialfunctionlrig aerial shells can fail. ELECTRICA€. FIRING UNIT is the source of eiectricai current used to ignite electric matches. Generally, the f rung unit DETACHED STORAGE is storage iri a separate building or in wilj have switches to contro the routing of the current to various an outside area located away from.all stracwres. firework items and will:have a Nest circuit and warning indicators, DETONATING CORD its a flexible cord containing a conte= ELECTROSTATIC FLUIDIZED BED is a contamer core of high explosives and used to initiate other explosives. ;holding powder coating material wkic:is aerated frorn below so xammoles of brand narnes of detonating cord include 66A”Cord, as to form at_air-supported expanded cloud of such material which Detacord., E-Cord, Pniinacord, Prirnaline, Primex and is electricaiiy charged with a charge opposite to the charge of th-e Scotch-Cord. obect to be coated. Such object is trarrspo fed uirough the DETONATION is an exomen—mc reaction characterized by the container ir-mediately above the charged and aerated rn aterials it presence of a shock wave in a material which establishes and order to be Coated. maintains the reaction.The reaction zone progresses through the EMERGENCY ALARM SYSTEM is a system to:;rovide in- mat`rial a a rate greater teas,the velocity of sound,The principal dication and warming of emergericy sit-uations i:rvo v erg hazard- hearing mechanism is one of stock compression. Detonationso is r ia.es'ars a.rd su err o r appropriate aid. :ave an explosive effe—n ENCAPSULATED is a triethod of packaging consisting of DETONATOR is a component, such as a btasting cap or an a plastic sheet comp etely enclosing the sides and top of a pallet electric blasting cap, in are exp?osive train which is capable of load. The terrnr encapsulated does not apply ?o banding or i ritiating detonation it a subsequent high explosive component. individual plastic-enclosed ideas inside a targe nonpiastic- DIP TANK is a task, vat or container of flanr ruble or enclosed container. conrbrst bie liqu:d in whic r articles or materials are in mersed for EXCESS FLOW CONTROL is a fail-sae system designed to the purpose of coating,f nishing,treating or sirnilar processes. shut off flow due to a rupture in pressurized piping systerns. DISPENSING is the poi ring or transferring of a materia from EXCESS FLOW VALVE is a valve inserted i;,ro a compressed a container,tank or Sher:;ar vessel whereby vapors,dusts,fumes, gas cylinder, portable tank or stationaiy task that is designed to mists or gases cos id be liberated to the at-mospher-e. positively shut off the flaw of gas in the event that its predeter- D€SPERSA€.. AREA, SAFE, is an area which will -nined flow is exceeded. acco r odaPe a-nurnbc,,of persons equal to the total capacity of EXECUTIVE BODY is the gove ring body of the Ru:duction :hie stand and builfd:,ng,w,iclr it serves such tziat a person within the adopting this code. 20�£ 1998 CAUFOMNIA ME COD r- 207 EXHAUSTED ENCLOSURE is an appliance or piece of FIREis the combustion of inatefial other than deliberate co-n- equipmer_t which consists of a top,a back and two sides providing bi soon for cook; g,heating,recreation,incineration or pui doses a means of local exhaust for capturing gases,fumes, vapors and incidental to nonriai operation of a property. Mists. Such enclosures inch=ude 'aboratory ;foods, exhaust Prime 'KIS APPARATUS is a vehicle such ars a`ire pumper, aerial hoods and similar appliances: z�d ec_atp hent used to locally retain ladder truck, elevated platforrn, rescue squad or similar and exhaust the gases, fiances, vapors and mists that could be firefightitig or rescue equipment. released. dooms or areas provided with general ventilation, in FIRE APPLIANCE is apparatus or equipment provided or themselves,are not exhausted enclosures. mslahed for use in the evert of an emergency. EXIT COURT is a court or yard wtiicli provides access to a FIRE ASSEMBLY is the assembly o€afire dour,fire widow public way for one or more e fe ~ed exits. or fire damper, incliuding alt required hardware. anchorage, EXPANDED PLASTIC is a roamed or cellular plastic mate- frames and sills. vial having a reduced density based on the presence of numerous FIRE BARRIER is a lire or barricade designed to keep una r- sma'1 cavities or cel's dispersed throughout the material. thor zed persons out of the area,of a ire. EXPLOSION is ars effect produced by the sudden violent ex- FIRE DEPARTMENT is a regulafly organized fire depart- pansion of gases,which may be accompanied by a shock wave or meow, fire protection district or fife commany regularly charged disruption,or bot.,of enclosing materials or s°f�cures.An expo- with the responsibility of providir 6re protection to the Ju r.sdic- sior could result from t.on. .. Cleric changes such as rapid oxidation. , deflagration or PIKE DEPARTMENT INLET CONNECTION is a corner-- detonation, decomposition of molecu:es and runaway polyrrler- tion through which the fire department car pumip ;water into a iza-ion(usua"y detonations); standpipe system,or sprinkler system. FIRE DOOR is a fire-resistive door a.proved for openings in 2. physical changes such as pressure tank nuptures;or p fire separations. 3. Atomic changes(nuclear fission..or fusion), FIRE HAZARD is any thing or act which increases or could EXPLOSIVE is cause an increase of the Hazard or menace of fire to a greater de- gree ihan that customarily recognized as mina'by persons in the 1. A _:emica'that auses a sudden almost instantaneous re service e ulafl engaged in rev rtins�, su resin or lease of pressure,gas and beat whe::subjected to sudden shock, public r g ` p pP g extinguishing fire or any thing or act which could obstruct,delay, pressure,of high teniperatares,or hinder or interfere with the operations of the fire deparn-nen£or the 2, A maierial or chemical, other than a blasting agent, that is egress of occupants it the event of fire. commonly used or intended to be used for the pumose of produc- FIDE NUISANCE is any thing or act which is annoying,or_- irg an explosive effect and is regulated by Article 77. pleasant,offensive or obnoxious because of fife. EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS are explosives, blasting agents FIRE POINT is the lowest temperature of a liquid in an open and detonators in=cluding, but not limited to,dynamite and other container at which a specimen wail sustain burr=ing for five sec- high explosives slurries,emulsions and water gess;back powder orals, as determined it accordance with Section 9003, S of d- and pellet powder; inn a�r g explosives; detonators or blasting and a.4.5. caps, safety fuses; squibs;detonating cord;ig n tvr cord;igniters FIRE SEPARATION is construction of rated fire resistance or and r<ewerks, 1.3 ( .ass B special fireworks), the rnainter:ance of clear areas to r sist.ne spread of fire. EXTENSION FORD is a.portable flexible cord of any length FIRE-RESISTIVE or FIRE-RESISTIVE C:ONS'TRUC- which has one reale connector or one,es d and one or more fernale TION is construction to resist the spread of fare,details of which conreewrs on the other,and no built-iii overcur=t pro ection. are specified in the Building Code. EXT AA IGH-RACK COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE is FIRE-RESISTIVE RATING is the time:fiat the material or storage o~facts of Mass 1,11,111 or 'l come cdities which exceed cons.rc°ion will withstand ,lie standard fife exposure as 40 feet(12 192 mfr)in height,and storage or racks of high-hazard determined by a fire test made in corforr>^_ity with the standard co rr odities which exceed 3 fee:(91 min)it, Height, methods of fire tests o€bui dings,construction and materials in the Building Code. S CTiON 207®F FIREWORKS,I AG(Class C;,Common)are srnall "rework devices designed primarily to produce visible or audible effects by FABRICATION ION AREA.(Fab Area)is an area witinn a semi- Cotnbt sYior and which comply w th Il e co astfuction, chemical conductor fabrication facility and related research and develop- composition and DOT labelirng requiremetnts for fireworks, I AG %:-trent areas in which t:^ere are processes using hazardousGlass C✓,common fireworks). production rraterais.Such areas are allowed to include ancillary FIREWORKS,I,3CI(Fireworks,Special,Class B)are large rooms or areas such as dressing rooms and offices that are directly fireworks designed ls^ifrrarily to produce visible or audible effects :elated to the fab area processes, by combustion,deflagratior:or detonation.Firewonks, 1.3G(spe- FAC✓ILITY(as : � cial fireworks) include, but are no is 3 ted to, firecrackers coin- apped o access and waver supply)is_b rii4ing taining more than 2 grains (130 rri:iigrams) of expios:ve or us--in a f2% location in.cluding erre or Storage areas for fiam composition,aerial shells containing more than 40 gravis of pyro- nab'e and combos.-b' s bs'ances and hazardous materials,piers, technic corr�osition and other display pieces which exceed the wharves,tank farms and similar nes. Amr is for classification as IAA(C=lass C:,connnon fireworks . FAIR is an enterprise,,rincipa" devoted to the exhibition of Special fireworks formerly-classified as "lass B explosives are products of agriculture or industry in connection wits the now classif=ed as fireworks, 1.3.'`.3 by DOT. operation of amuse-neat rives or devices,or concession booths. FISSILE MATERIAL is a radioisotope which could undergo FALSE ALARM is the .deliberate reporting of an.. alarm for a nuclear fission reaction and is usually found at reactor sires of as wl:icl no such fire or emergency actually exists. parr,of a nuclear weapon. f-14 ..............................................................._. ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... .. ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ..................... ....... .._ ......... ......... ....................... 19998 CA111FORW RRE CODE 207 208 FIXED GROUND FI CE is a ground display r ece having no FLASH POINT is the m,'mu-r. temperature corrected to a r ovable parts, such as a revolving wheelpressure of 14.7 pounds per square inch absolute(101.4 k?a)at FLAME ARRESTER is a device ap-oroved for installation in which the app icat on of a test ffame causes-he vapors of a portion, piping which carries a flammable varor/tur mixture to•arevenst a of the samp'c-.o ign.te under the conditions specified by app�cpri- flashback beyond the Peart or it s.aliedon and ars°ailed t a ate test procedures and appa_at�s as follows: locationsspecies early approved by a listing agency. The e`lash point of a icy jd avng a viscosity;ass than 5.5 enii- stokes at 104°F (37 8°v), or below 9.5 certistokes at 77°F FLAME RETARDANT is an approved chemical, clz rhea, (25°^),and a`lash Pont:below 200°F(73.3°Q)is determined in compound or mixture which,when applied it-.an,approved manneracco.dary with Section 3003,Standard 9.4.3. to any fabric or other material,vain render such fa; c or material incapable of supporting co.nbustior:. be f'aslr port of a liquid having a viscosity greater that 5.5 centistokes or n-lore at 104°:,(37.8°c),or greater than 9.5 FLAME-RESISTANT MATERIAL is maternal that has beer. Cokes at 77°F(25°C)or which have a tendency to fo rm a surface modified in its chemical composition by Mpregnatlon,coaling or filar, is determined in accordance with Section 9003, Stand- has inherent composition that makes the rnatena' resistant to and a.4.6. ignition and combustiG when exposed to a small;ignition source. As an aitemate,paints,enam cis,lacquers,varnishes and related FLAMMABLE CRYOGENIC FLUID is a cryogenic fluid products having flash points between 32°F (0°C) and 230°„ which is fiamrn.abie in its varor state. (110°C)and having a viscosity less than 50 centistokes at 77°F FLAMMABLE GAS is any mat,_Ma1 wNcl is a gas at W- (25°C) -nay be determined it. accordance with Section 9003, (2010C)or less at 14.7 psia(1'01.3 kPa)of pressure[a miateria%has a Standard a.4.11 boiling point of 68°F t20°C; or less at 14.7 psia (1'01.3 kPa)] FLEXIBLE CORD is multicondrfctor flexibie sheathed cable was-cri: which is used for extension cords, as ane connection r:eans-or appliances, aro for penrane Gt use by connecting pieces of 1. is igrritabic at 14.7 psia(101.3 kPa;when:n a;fixture of 13 equipmert or devices to each other or to the premises wir,,ng percent or less by volume with air,or system where flexibility or portability is re;:uired. 2. Has a ilarin:able range at 14.7 Asia 1101.3 kPa)with air of at FLEXIBLE JOINT is either a swJng oint or a fl.exible co nec- leas; 2 pe-cent,regardless of the lower 1i nit. for for use on underground piping to prevent breakage of pipe.or specified , be ( iG3er tre Gf pipe Elft-rrgS d'ue tG 3i'SGvefr'�e 3t,t11A:"r`?s'ii ex�amSrGn Gr '1'h;liirits spot„_,.: d sl.all�®deter~rimed at 14.7 psi;101.3 kPa) of pressure and a ter perature of 68°F(20'0 r accGrdarice with otl.er stress. rationally recognized standards. See Article 90Standard a.4.9. FLOOR AREA is the area included within the surrounding B exterior walls of a building or portion thereof,exclus ve of vent FLAMMABLE t A LIQUEFIED SAS is a liquefied d compressed shafts and courts.The floor arca,of a building,or portion thereof, gas which under the charged nressurc is partially liquid at a not provided with siurrounding exterior walls shall be the usable temperature.ire G_68° (20'C)and which is flan.—ruble. area tinder the horizontal pro ectior of the roof or floor above. FLAMMABLE LIQUID is a liquid having a closed cup flash FLUIDIZED BED is a container ridding powder coating point below 100'F 137.8 C).--he category of E.am:mable liquids materia' which is aerated _tori: below so as to fora: an does not, incl ide compressed gases or cryogenic fi ids. F'lam- air-supported expanded cloud or such nmtenal throughwhich the ruble liquids are further categorized into a group known as Class 1 preheated object to be coated is im-r:ersed and transported. liquids.7 re Mass i catagens is cubdIvided as follows: FOLDING AND TELESCOPING SE'ATIN'G is a structure Be Class f A iiauids mclude those hav:fig afliash poin'below 73 that is used for tiered searing of persons, and having an overall (22.5°��}G l aa,r g a boiling point below '00°F(37.5°C}. share and size may be reduced without being disimantled, for B purposes of rnoving or storing. Mass B iga_ds include Biose having a flash point below 73'F a (22.8'C')and hiving a hoiiir:g point at or above 100'F(37.8°C). FOOTBOARDS are that part of a raised seating:facility other Tran an aisle or cross aisle upon w' nich the^c4 J ant walks to"ea-dil.zx Mass I-C liquids include those having a flash paint at or above a seat. ?1 73°F(22.8°C;and below 1-03°p'(37.80C). FUEL BREAK is a strip or block of landi which the �� i FLAMMABLE MATERIAL is vegetation Inas beer per,ranerstly modified so tliat fires burning I. A materthat will readily ignite from cornmcn sources of into it will no,propagate across it. Treat,and FUEL OIL is kerosene or any hydrocarbon oil conforming to natioraliy recognized standards and having a flash point not less 2. A materlal ,fiat will ignite at _ temperature of 600°F than 100'F(37.80C}. (315.6'C)or less. FUMIGANT is a substance which byhself"r::i combination FLAMMABLE SOLID is a solid substance, other friar one with other substances,emits or l-iberates a gas,; r e or vapor used which is def neo as a blasting agent or explosive,that is liable to for the destruction or control of insects, furgi, venni:, ger �fs, cause firee through friction or as a rest , of retained heat from. rodents o other pests. Fumigants ate distiigfrished from manufacture, which has an ignition temperature below 212°3 insecticides and disinfectants. tS. (100°C}, or which burns so vigorously or bersist,-ntly when FUMIGATION is a process using a fi riigart. ignited that it creates a serious hazard.Flammable solids include finely divided slid materials wliicl when dispersed in air as a cloud could be ignited and ca=use ai explosion. SECTMN 208 FLAMMABLE VAPORS OR FUMES a e the concentration GARAGE is a building or portion thereof in which a roto ve- Jf SIaF r}'a^1P const"wents In air that exceed 101 percent of th err ii Cor t x# g 1$3 ??a£ {7r 3£ St3 Self=iLiS or gas F;t its lower .ran-mabil_ty l:m=_t(LF-1). ta_k is stored,repo.ed or Dept. 208 1998 CAUFL RMA FIRE CODE 209 GARAGE,PRIVATE,is a building or a portion of a building, toxic or highly toxic:materials,reproducst---ve toxins,iraitants,cor- B not more than 1,000 square feet(92.9 im2)in area rn which only rosives, sensitizers, hepatotoxins, nephrotoxins, reurotoxins, motor ve sides used by the tenarts of the building or buildings or agents which act on the hetnatopoietic system,and agents which the premises are stored or kept, damage the ir3ngs,ski n,eyes or raucous membranes. a GARAGE,PUBLIC,is arty garage other than a private garage. HEATING AND COOKING APPLIANCE is an electric,gas GAS CABINET is a fully enclosed,noncombustible enclosure or oil-fired appliance not irterided for central heating. used to provide an isolated environment for cerr�,ressed gas cylin- HELIPORT is an area of:and or water o a structure surface dens in storage or use.Doors and access ports for exchanging cyl- which is used,or intended.for use,for the landing and take-off of hiders and accessing pressure-regulating controls are allowed to helicopters,and any appurtenant areas which are used,or intended be included. for use,for heliport buildings and other heliport facilities, p, . , HELI;3TOP is the same as a heliport,except that aro refueling, GAS ROOM is a se�a.a�e�y ventilated,fully enclosed room it maintenance,repairs on storage sal helicopters is permitted,which only c mpressed gases and associated equipment and sup 'ies are stored or used. HIGH EXPLOSIVE is expicsive material,such as dya:amite, whichGENERAL-PURPOSEWAREHOUSE can be caused to detonate by means of a No.8 test blasting can when unconfined. b€;ildirg or a separate portion of a building used for storage or HIGHLY TOXIC MATERIAL,is a material which produces a warehousing operations involving mixed comm-odities. lethal dose or lethal concentration which fails within any of the GRANDSTANDS are tiered or stepped seating facilities following categories: wherein an area of more than 3 square feet(0.28 ire}is assigned A chemical that has a median lethal dose (LD50; of 50 for each person when comnutinR the occupant load. milligrams or less per kilogram of body weight when GROUND PIECE is a pyrotechnic device that functions on elle administered orally to albino rats weighing between 200 and 300 ground.Ground pieces mclude fountains,roman candles,wheels grams each, and set pieces. 2. A chemical that Has a median lethal dose (LD5o} of 2€30 a GUESS'is any person hiring or occupying a:con:for living or milligrams or less per kilogram of body weight when a sleeping purposes. administered by continuous contact for 24 hours,or iess if death. GUNPOWDER is any of various powders used in firearirs and occurs within 24 hours, with the bare skis of albino rabbits straal arms arnrnurtition as propelling charges. weighing between 2 and 3 kilograms each. 3. A chemical that has a_median lethal concentration(LC5c,in air of 200 parts per m-inion by volume or less of gas or vapor,or 2 SECTiON nilligraans per later -or iess of gist, fume or dust, when administered by continuous inhalation for one hour, or less if HANDLING is the deliberate movement of miater.a by any death occurs within ore hour,to albino rats weighing between.200 means to a point of storage or use. and 300 grains each. HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL., REACTION is a reaction Mixtures of these materials with ordinary materials, such as which generates pressure or byproducts which could cause inJury, water,alight not warrant classification as highly toxic.While this illness or harm to humans,domestic animals,livestock or wildlife. system is basically simple in application,any hazard evaluation HAZARDOUS LIRE AREA is land which is covered with which is required for the precise categorization of this type ofma- grass,grain brush or:crest,whether o vately or publicly owned, aerial shall be performed by experienced, technically corn,even: which is so situated or is of such inaccessible'location that a fire persons. originating upon such land would present at,,abnormally difficult HIGHLY VOLATILE LIQUID:s a liquid with a boiling point Job of suppression or would result in great and unusual damage of less than 58°F(20°G). through fire or resulting erosion.Such areas are designated by the HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE is storage of chief on a trap maintained in the office of the chief. combustible rmaterials in closely packed piles or combustible HAZARDOUS MATERIALS are those chemicals or materials on pallets,in racks or on shelves where the top cf storage substances which are physical hazards or health Hazards as is greater than 12 feet(3658 r.m)in height.When required by tate defined and classified in Article 80 whether the materials are in carie`,high-pile;combustible storage also includes certain high- usable o;. waste condition, hazard cotnmodit es,such as rubber tires,Group Aa plastics,f am- HAZARDOUS PRODUCTIO MATERIAL, (FIPM} is a raisle liquids,idle pillets and similar co mr todit:es,where me top solid,liquid or gas associated with semiconductor manufacturing of storage is greater that.f feet(1829 mm)its height. that has a degree-of-hazard rating in health, flammability or HIGHWAY is a public street or public road. reactivity of Class 3 or 4 as ranked by UFC Standard 79-3 and HOGGED MATERIALS is a mixture of bark, chips, dust or which is used directly in research, laboratory or production other pieces of natural wood by-products. processes which.have as their end product materials which are not HORIZONTAL EXIT is a wall which completely divides a a iazardous, floor of a building into two or:nose separate exit-access areas to HAZARDOUS WATERSHED FIRE AREA is a location afford safety from fire and stroke in the exit-access areas of inc`_ within 500 feet (152.4 m} of a forest or brush-, grass- or dent origin. 6-ix lin=-covered lard,exclusive of sri all individual lots or areeis of � gr p HOTEL is any building containing six or:core guest rooms a lard located outside of a brush-,forest-or grass-covered area. intended or designed to be used,or which axe ase:,rented or hired � HEALTH HAZARD is a classification of a chemical fon which out to be occupied,or which are occupied for sleeping purposes by � t tore is statistically significant evidence based or, at least one guests. a study conducted in accordance with established scientific princi- HPM2 FLAMMABLE LIQUID is an HPM, liquid that is de- pies that acute or chronic health effects could occur ir:exposed fired as either a Glass i flammable or vzss ll or Glass lIl- ^o r- persons.health hazards include chemicals which are carcinogens, bustible liquid. ..................._. ......................................................................................................... ....................................................................._........_....................... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......._. ....... ....... ........ ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... _........ ......... ......... ......... .................. 1998 CALI`FORMA RRE CODE VIS 213 HPM OOMs amom used-in conjunction with orserving a SECTiON 213®L Group 34,I)Msion 6 Occupancy,where HPM is storeed or used and which's as a Group-H,Division 2,3 or 7 Occupancy, LABELED is equipment or material to which has been at- tacl ed :nationally ig m alabel, syrnbol or other identifying ark of a national HYPERGOLIC MATERIAL is amiaerialwl1;ch!is capable of recognized tesfmg laboratory, inspection agency or other igniting spontaneousy upon contact with another substance, orgarzation concerned with product evaluation that maintains periodic inspection of production of labeled equipment or .aterials, and by whose labeling is indicated compliance with SECTMN 210®1 nationally ona',ly recogn.'zed standards or tests to determine suitable IDLH(Immediately Dangerous to Life imd Health)is a con- usage in a specified manner. centration o-airborne contarnitiants,normally expressed it parts LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LP-gas) is a miaterial. per million(ppml or mi'ligrartts-,er cuimc in-eter,w'li-h represents resents which is composed predominantly of the following hydrocarbons m the maxitnum level from which one could escape within 30 min- or mixtures of their; propane,propylene,butane(normal butane toes without any escape—rnpan-mg sympto-mis or irreversible or isobutane)and,buvlenes. healthfects,Th s ef his . established by the Nat-'Iona!Insli'Ute of LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS EQUIPMENT is Occupational Safety and Health(NIOSH).If adequate datadonot containers,apparatus,piping other than utility distribution piping exist for precise establishtnent of IDLH data, an independent systems, and. equipmen- f pertinent to the storage or handling of certified industrial l ygienist, industrial toxi-cologist or liquiefied petroleum gas.Liquefied pet-roleun,gas equipment does appropriate regulatory agency shall make such determination. not include gas-consurning appliances. IME is the Institute of Makers of Explosives, LIQUID is a rnaterjal that has a meluing point which is equal to ' INCINERATOR is a structure,or portion thereof, container, or less I.Iiall.68'F(23°C;and a boiling point which is greater than 68'F(20'Q at 4.7 Asia 1101.3 kPa).Wher not otherwise identi- device or other appliance designed,used or intended to be used for I . k -1 1 fied,,he term"liouid";nc` des both flarr-nable and combustible he disposal of combustible rubbish by burning, li kiuids. INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS are nat--pais which,when LIQUID STORAGE ROOM is a room classified as a(3roup in contact with each other,have the potential to react m a manner H DMsior 3 Occuparcy used for the Storage of flarn-nable or thatgeneratesheat,furnes,gases or byproducts which are hazard- bu Me liqL -'on 7902.5,I I ous to life or property. C�ln st, -ids its a closed cord,` n. See Sea- for requirements. INERT GASES are argon,helium.krypton,neon,ni"togen and LIQUID STORAGE WAREHOUSE is a C-roLp F,D-*,v;s;or 3 xenon. Occupancy used for the storage of f:arnmable or cor.bustibie INHABITED BUILDING is a building regularly occupied in liquids ft,an unopered cordition.The quantities of flammable or whole or in oar,l as alhabitadon for human beings,lnhabited build- combustible liquids stored are not lirnfted,See Section 7902.5.12 Ings include churches,schools,railway passenger stations,stores, for recuirements. airport ter mina's for passengers,and other buildings or structures LISTED is equipment or materials included on a list published whore people are accustomed to congregate or assen.bie.Inhab- by a nationafly recognized testing laboratory, inspection agency iter buildings do not inc"ude buildings or structures occupied in or other organization concerned with product evaiiia,dor., that corneclron w-! n the marufacture, sorage use of maintainsoeriodic irspection of production of listed equipment or It explosives and blasting agents. materials,.and whose listing states that equipment or materlais INTRAPLANT DISTANCE is the nunimum distance per- meet nationally recognized standards and have been tested and mored between two buildings on an explosives manufacturing found suitable for use m a specified rnarmer. site, when at;vast one of the buildings contains or is designed to LNG isliquefiednatural gas, contain explosives. LODGING HOUSE is ary'building or portion thereof coniaiin- IRRITANT is a chemical wiNch is not corrosive, but which irg not more than five guest rooms where rent is paid in money, causes a reversible inflantratory effect or living tissue by chemi- goods,labor or otherwise. cal anon at the site of con-acL A chemical is a ski n irritant if, when msted on t1he intact skin of albino rabbits by the�-,nethods of LONGITUDINAL FLUE SPACE is the fl-ue space between C.RR1500AI for fort. exposure or by other appropr:ate rows of storage perpendi"iar to the direction of loading. technicues, it results in an ernpirica' score of 5 or more.A chemi- LOW EXPLOSIVE is explosive material which will burn or ca is an eye irritant if sodetermined under the procedure;:steal in def:agrate when-grited.It is characterized by a rate of reactioin h 16 C.F_R, 1500.42 or of er approved tech piques. that is less gnats the speed of sound.Exampies of:ow explosives are Nack powder,safety fuse,igniters,igniter cord,fuse lighters, fireworks, L3G ('lass B special fireworks), 1.3, pmopellan�s SECT*N 211 —J (Class B solid propellants'),and fireworks, I,4G(Class C comm-o'n fireworks). JURISDICTION"s any stare u ,conty, city or torr,or district LOWER FLAMMABILITY LIMIT(LFL'is the min-imum or other political subdivision adopting this code for use in its iur.sdJc*-o^na' area. concentrad on of vapor in air at which propagations of flare will occur in the presence of at, ignition source. LFL is sometimes JURISDICTIONAL AREA is the territory of the state, referred to as LEL or lower ex-,iosive limit. county,city or district adopting this code. LOW-PRESSURE TANK is a storage tank designed to wit-j- stand an interna:pressure greater than.3.5 psig(3.4 kPal,but.not SECTiON 212—K greater than '5-�sig(103.4 kPa). LUMBER is timber sawn into standardized structural members No definitions• or boards. 214 1998 CAUF0RNlA FM=_COO 216 ECT�C 14—?VI MULTIYLUG ADAPTER is a device that pigs into a rece5- tacle and allows that receptacle to supply power to more 2 IA A I a is a building or s€:° clans used for the storage of appliances or fixtures than that for which it was originally de- explosives• sigrev,such as cube adapters,stria plugs and multiplug extension MAGNESIUM is the pi re metal and alloys of which the major cords. -oar,is magnesium. MITI.TITHEA ER COMPLEX ?s a .,u bring or portion a a MALL is a roofed or covered common pedes'-lar area withisr a thereof containing two or more motion picture zuditoriu shat � are served by a co-nmor lobby. Covered mafl b"10-ding which serves as access for two of M.ore tenants and may have three levels that are c:;en to each other. SECTION 215—N MANUAL SOCKING METHODS are th=ose methods uti- liz ng ladders or other nonmechanical quipmem to move stock. NESTING is a i 3etho`'t of securing cylinders night in a tight mass Busing a contiguous three-poi � ontac sys m wire~eby 211 MANUFACTURER'S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS cylindcrs within a group have a minimum-of three points of co-n- are printed instructions included with equipment as part of the tactwith other cylinders,wails or bracing. conditions of a listing. Fire N�`I'A is the�;atid.ara. F€..,I'ra€ed,;: itor Association. MASS-DETONATING EXPLOSIVES are high explosives, NONCOMBUSTIBLE as apps ed to builcing corstractior- black powder,ce az r -ap£lla:tts,certain pyrotechnics and other material mearis a:M=aterial whi&,m€_he form �a`Nch is used,is similar explosives,alone or in,comNnatior,or loaded into various either one of the following: � types of ammunition,o^or containers,most of which can be expected sub- to explode v rb€.a::y rr:startancously wher, a s~:ail portion is 1 i�a,Prral of which no part wrl grits and burn when FS Be subiected to ire, severe concussion, impact, the irmpulse of an jetted to fire.Any r.•at£raa conformr ng a��Standard 2-1 shall: initiating agent,or the effect of a considerable discinarge of energy be considered€as camrb€ist b e. fiord without. Such ar exe;losive w li normally cause severe 2. Material l av<ng a strum rill rase of rronco^rbustible nater.- strucvural damate to adiacen! objects. Explosive propagation a as o fined iii herrn? above,wish a surfacing material not over :/s a co'd occur'mmediately to o'Ter iterns of arrm unitior and exp la- inch(3.2 mm)_luck winch has a fla ::£ sprea rating o-50 or less. 8 sives stored sufficiermly close to and not adequately proteLed "Noncom ,Sstib'e`s does no.apply to surface fir is i materia s. 13 from'he initially explod ng pile with a .rine i sterva,slrorl enough Materia`•required a be narcornbustiNe for reduced clearances to 8 so that two or more quant"Itles must be considered as one for i eS, h£atir g appliances C£S 4 r other sources of high temperature a quantity/distance(QlD)purposes. shall refer to mater a:conforming to Iters 1.No material shall be B MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SI E (MSDS)is written or gassed as norcombusttb e w1nich is subject to increase r: $ printed material concerning a hazardous material wl;icl: is combustibility or flame-spread_ea..... rating, beyond the iir its herein � prepared in. accordance with the provisions of 27 C.F.R2 established, through the -effects of age, rs_oisture or other S 1910,12.10, amaosp seric conditim B B A is the Manufacturingfirer lists Association. `lame-spread rating as used herein refer o rating obtained ac- s cording to rests conducted as specified it BC Standard 8-1. 3 a MEANS OF EGRESS is an exit system which provides a con- NONFLAMMABLE ATMOSPHERE is an allmosphere ir. ti uo s unobstructed and andtr.r rished pati: of ext travel fromg � r which tli£concentr'attori of�sxrr~:�ao:e constr f_ents tar•do not any occupied point in a br ildirg or structure to a public way. exceed : ^e ret cf it e=.r l�swe. am r2lsrlrly_i• i t� l ; MECHANICAL CODE is the Meachanica Code adopted by NORMAL TEMPERATURE URE PR SSURE(NTP)is a tem- ?his jurisdiction.See the Uniform Mechanical Cage,p:omiilgated perature o`70'F(2:.1°C)and a pressure of 1 atmosphere by the International Conference of Building Officials. psia(101.3 kPa)]. MECHANICAL STOCKING METHODS are the stocking methods utilizing nno€orized vehicles or hydra a is jacks to aloes �Ti�� Y� stock, OCCUPANCY is the p€irpos£ for wlricl? a brlil.dirg or 1a x MORTAR is a tube from which aerial shells are fired. thereof is used or irlended to b£used. €i a MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL-DISPENSING STATION, OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION.For the purpose of ties AIRCRAFT, is that portion of an airport or heliport where code,certain occupancies are def.ried as follows. flamm:ab e or connbustible liquids used as airc-aft fuel are stored Group A Occupancies: and dispensed from fixed automotive—type disper>.sing eo_ripsr_ert a ip A E3cc par c=es i is use the use of a huflding or structure, � into filer ranks of an aircraft and shall inc ade al:facilities essential or a portio i thereof,for the gathering together of Sv or more per- thereto. er thereto. rp social � sons far p•:i.�©ses sirici:as civic,soca_or religious functions; ec- � 1V€O'I`OR VEHICLE FUEL-DISPENSING STATION, reatior, education. or instruction.; food or drink co surnn"on, or � AUTOMOTIVE,.s that p =pr � rty where" awaitin transportation.A roorrr or space uused for assembly pur- a i�:r1a.portion a: o�e.0 �uh,,.e._a_:rrrriai;le or g combustible hquids or gases used as motor fuels are stored are poses by fess than 5£1 persons and accessory to another occupancy dispensed from: fixed equipment into the fuel tanks of motor shall be -Mcluded as a part of. that major occupancy. Assembly � vehicles. occupancies shall include the following: MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL-DISPENSING STATION, Division A building portionfel nu.iding caving an B MARINE, is that portion of property where flammable or assembly room with an, occupant load o ,000 more and a 3 combustible liquids or gases used as fuel for watercraft are stored =egidmrate stage. a and dispensed frorn fixed equipment or. shore, pniers, wharves, Division 2.A building or ao lion of albuilding having an a s m- floats or barges into the fuel tanks of watercra=-are shall include by room:wr h ars occurant load of less than 1,003 and a legitimate � all other facilities used in connection:therewW1. stage. ......................................................................................... _.. _ _ ,S"4CALIFo PMA FME CODE 216 Division 2.1.A bui ding or portion of a building Ifaving an as- Group F Occupancies: � 3 Senn b-ly roots With an oc 3part load of 3� or rr ore w thof git- B Group F Occupancies sha include the use of a bu dirng or B inlate stage, .nc f;da:fg such buiUngs used for educational structure,0 portion t CD� efeforassembling,g,dfsa35eL Vic? g :^b 8 purposes and no.classed as Group,R or E Occ Darncies. n ncanng, fin shnfng, frarufac-arhag, packaging, repair or :,races- B Division 3.A building or portion,of a b- =ding having an asset-- sing opera.ons that are ro classif d as Group H O unancies. g lily room with an occupan load of less than 300 without a iegiti- Factory aid industrial occuoarc<es shall ifs u e the following: � B rate stage, such buildings used .or educational Division 1. Moderate-hazard factory and ind-ustrial: occunar- purposes and not classed as Group B or a Occupancies, cies shall incluse factory and ir:dustrial uses which are net classi- 5 Division 4. S>ad urns, reviewing stands and a:rusern '7uded within other Group A Occup arcies. facilities prodf_cing the following: ent park fieri as Group ,;�ivisiof: 2 ecca arfcies,but are:not 1?n ited to B st_ucta_es not Incl � a Group B Occupancies: 1. Aircraft. a Group 13 Occupancies shall include buildings, structures, or 2. Appliances, � portions thereof,for office,professional or service-type transac- 3. Athletic equipment. a S Borns,w ich are rot classified as Groua H occuoa_sc:es,Such oc- 4. Automobiles and other(rotor veh.•c�es. 3 cupa:ncies include occupancies for the storage of records and � accounts, and eating and drinking establish nents with an oca- 5. Bakeres. part road o`mess than 50.Bus_r: ss occupafnc_es shall include,but 5. Alcoholic beverages. � rot be litrited%o,the follow'g: a 7. Bicycles. Arinal hospitals,fennels,pounds. . boats. 2. Autornobile and other motor vehicle showrooms. � 9. Sroo._ss and brushes. � 3 Banks, 10. busmess machines. a 4. Farber shops. 1. Canvas or sirr;ilar fab ab. a 5. Beauty shops. 12. Cameras and.photo equipment. � 5. Car washes. 13. Carpets and digs,including cleaning, I. Civic adrnfinistratio^. i4. Clothing, 8. 15. Construction and agricultural macl:iner . a �3ftpatierit clinic and. medical offices (where five or less � y patients ;n a tenant space are incapable able of unassisted serf-pres- 15. 'Dry c'eanirg and dyeing. a ervatfon). 17. E.ectrorfcs assembly, 9. Dry cleaning pick-up and delivery stations and self-sere- 1 � �. EngEngines,nnc including r f ving. 3 ice. a 19. P iotographic filar. 8 0. 4Ld catiora.occupancies above the 12th grade. a 5 23. Food processing, a Electronic data processing. 21. =a-mtare. 0 f z. NnrP stations. 22. emp products, s3. _or its and Nurse*fes. a 23. Jute nroducts, 14. 1_.aboratar es-testing avid research. nd � 24. �,au.a.-rie5. � 9 15. Laundry pick-up and delivery stations and self-service. 25. eather Drcducts. a B 15. Police stations. 26. Machinery, a 17. Post offices. 27. Metal. � i 18. print shops. 28. motion pictures and televisiohn fil.mnirng and videotaping. a a 19. Professional services such as attorney,dentist, physician, 29. Musical instruments. � engineer. 30. Optical goods, � a 0 2C. Radio and television stations, 31. PaDer:rills or products. � 21. viephore exchanges. 31 Plastic prod;cis. Grmip E Occapancies: 33. Printing or publishing, i 34. Recreatioral vehicles. � Group E Occupancies shall be: 6 Divislen 1. Any building used for educational purposes 35. Refuse;ncineration. a through the 12th grade by 5-3 or more persons for more than 12 36. Shoes. � hours per week or=afar hours;r any one day, 37. Soaps and detergents. a DiAsion 2. Any building used for educational purposes 38. Tobacco. through the '2111 grade by less thar sC persons for more than 12 0 8 ho rs per week or four hours it any ore day. 3g. Trailers. B Division 3, Any bfii ding or p o:tior thereof used for day-care 40 `Mood, istil?orlon_ a purposes for snore than six rersonse 41. lvbillv+ork(sash and door), 1-19 1998 C,faa,iFORNIA RRE CODE 42. Woodworking,cabinet. D:vision.3 Occup an6es a so include uses it which the quantity � a of material in the building in excess of those listed in S'av'e B Division 2. Low-hazard factory and indusfrial occupancies B shall include facilities producing noncombustible or nonexplo 8001.15-A presents a high physical hazard, it cl�ding, but not a lim4ted to: $ N r sive materials which,during f_nishirg,packing or processing do B not involve a sagnatacatnt tare azard,including,but not li�sited to, 1. Mass Ii,III or Iv organic peroxides. the following: 2. Mass 1 or 2 oxidizers. S Nonalcoholic beverages. 3. Class 1,It or Iii-A flammable or com. b,:stibie liquids which are used or stored in normal) dosed containers or stems and � 2. Brick and masonry. d y e containers or systems pressurized at 15-pounds-per-square-inch � 3. E era s is products. (1{33.4 kPa)gage or less,and aerosols. B, 4. Foundries. 4. Class III-B comb-astible liquids, a a5. Mass products. 5. Pyrophoric liquids or solids. a 5. Gypsum. 6. Mass I or 2 water-reactive materials. 7. Ice. 7. Flamm ante solids in storage. 8. vitt)prods cis-:abrication and assembly. 8. Flammable or oxidizing cryogenic fluids(other than inert). 9. Mass 1 unstable (reactive) gas or 'lass 2, unstable u B Group H Occupancies: f � s reactive)materials. Group I-I Occupancies shall include buildings or structures,or 1f3. Storage of Mass 1,4E3;MCo� oto s or)fireworks.portions thereof,that involve the manufacturing,processing � � gen- eration or storage of materials that constitute a:nigh lire,explosion Division 4> Repair garages:tot classified as Group S,Division or health hazard.Group H Gccupanc es shat:be: 3 Accu at cies. Occupancies z Division 5. Aircraft repair hangars-sot classified as Group S, 0 a Division 1.. Occupancies with a quantity of material, in the a Division 5 Occupancies and l eliports, u 8B building in excess of hose listed In Table 8{30 5-A which pre- 3 sent a hi explosion hazard,n« l cd:r but tee I;mlted to: Division 6,Semiconductor`abricatio facilities and compara- g p g> ble research and development areasn which a hazardous produc- � I. Explosives, blasting agents,Class <.3G (Mass B Special) � tion materials (HPYI,� are used aro the aggregate quantity of B fireworks aro black powder. � 3 materials are it excess o. those listed r Table 7902.5-A, 8 EXCEPTIONS: I.Storage and the use of pwctechnic sp ef- 79003.2-B,8001.15-A or 81001.15-B. 0 Le.-.-natenaisin:Notion•picture,te',evision,t eatr2Cal and groin 2,ter- Division`'.Occupancies having quantities of materials in ex- to -ainnren production when under pe.-rr-it as required by dye_ire Code. � �`:7e cure ne.od for storage shall not exceed days. cess of those iis'ed in Table 8001.15-B that are health hazards,in- 2.1--door storage and disptay of sm-okeless po`sder,black sporting chiding: � powder,and primers or percussion caps exceeding the exempt amounts 1. Corrosives. for Gro:tp IF retail sales need not"se classified as a Group H,Division EXCEPTION-Stationary lead-acid battery systems. g Occupwncy wh-ere scored and displayed in accordance wi8h tine Fire Code_ 2. Toxic and highly toxic materials. a2. Mana;fact wring of Ci ss I AG Glass C Common"fireworks, 3. Irritants. a 8 3e Unclassified detonatable orgastic peroxides. 4, Sensitizers. g a 4. "lass 4 oxidizers. 5. Either health hazards. a a 5. lass 4 or Mass 3 detonatable unstable(reactive)materials. 'rsstap Occupancies: 0Group I Occu arcies shall be: B Division 2.€9ccupan6es where combustible dust is manufac- p � a tared,used or generated in such a rnanner that concentrations and Division i..f,Nurseries for the fedi-time care of children u de: rondttaons create a fire or explosion otenttal;oecupa sties with a the age of six(each acco..srrodatirg*Wore than ve c old_ � quantity of material in the building in excess of those listed n Hospitals, sanitariums, nursrg homes with 8 n Table 8001.15-A,which-,resent a moderate exp-osion hazard ora patients a td sir scion buildings (each accommodating tno e tl an � hazard from accelerates)Nurnhig,including,but not limited to: hv;patients). 8 1. E'ass1-organic peroxides. Division 11. Health-care centers for ambus atory patiens re- 3 ceiving outpatient medical care which may render ti's pat rt r- a 2, Class 3 nondewnatable unstab.e,reactive)materials. u capable of unassisted. self-preservation (each teraznt space 0 3. pyrophoric gases. accommodating more than five such patients;. � 5 4. i~iatnmable or oxidizing gases. Division 2.Nursing sing homes for ambulatory patients,homes for 5. Class 1,11 or 111.�Ilatnmable or cc.-Pbustible liquids which cl ilvrer six years of age or over(each actor amodating more than 9 five patients or children). are used or stored it normally open containers or systems,or in � closed containers or Sys*e s pressurized at more than Division 3.Mental hospitals.menta?sanitariums,jar's,prisons, a 15-pounds-per-square-inch(:03.4 kPa)gage. reformator,es and buildings where personal liberties of inmates � are similarly restrained. e EXCEPTION:Aerosols. � EXCEPTION.- Group.Gc up .:,.es sha€i not incllude buildings � 6. Mass 3 oxidize_s. used or y for Private residential-ourposes for a fa.^,-ly g-otlo. � 7. Class 3 ware~-reactive water acs Group M Occup ancies- � a Division 3. Occupancies where fliatrtmable solids, other Haar Group MOccupancies shall include buildings, str':actures, or a combustible dust,awe manufactured,used or generated. portions thereof,used for the display arta sale of mereltandise,and B _. __........... ......... ......... ......... ......... ........... _ _.... ......... ......... ......... . ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... .......... ......... ......... ............ ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ...................................... .. _ _ _ _ 1998 CAUFORNIA RRE CODE ir:volvirg stocks of goods, ceases o: rr:ercl:andise incidental to 15. Gypsum board. � such purposes and accessible to the public.Mercantile occ:apan- 0 o. insert pigments. a ores shall include,but are rot"united to,the 1 dowing: B 1S. Meats. Department stores. � 9. Fetal cabinets. 2. Drag stores. a 20. Metal furniture, S a 3. Markets. 21. Gil-filed distribution transforrners. B a 4. Paint stores without balk handling. B 22.Stoves. . Shopping centers. 23.Washers. B . Sales ooms, Division 3,Division 3 Occupancies shall include repair garages 7. Wholesale and retail stores. where work is limited to exchange of parts and maintenance S Grotip R Occupancies: requiring no open flarse or wei hiig,motor vehicle fuel-dispens- Be ing statior:s,and parking garages not classified as Group S,Divi a GrOup l Occupanciesshad be: sion 4�apen parking garages or Group -ivaee garages. B Division fe hotels and apartment houses. Division 4.Open parking garages as set forth in the Building a Congregate residences(each accomm-odating more than tib pier- Code.(SeeB(B Section 33:,; � sons). Mvisirsn 5,A.ircra ,hangars where work is limited .o exchange a S Division 2.Not used. of parts and main t nance requiring no opera fame or welding and B reiistops. a Division 3.Dwellings and lodging houses. a Congregate a Group U Occupancies; � g. gate residences (each accorr rrodating 0 ,persons or a Group U Occupancies shall include buildings or structures,or 9 portions thereof,and shall be: r Group S Occupancies- a Division I. Private garages, carports, sheds and agricultural a aGroup S OccupancJees shall include ne use of a building or buildings. � s s"Ict.: e,or a por on thereof,for storage not classified as a haz- � EXCE,�'�OM where applicable in accordance wits:the i3vildillg a.do-us occupancy.Storage occupancies shall include the fol=_low- Code(see UBC act iG3 ce . c:ag catt jai buildings.rgs.gee =s�fir? a 8 ing: 8 Appendix Chapter 3). � Ba Division L iso" rate Taz rd storage occupancies shall includie Division 2,Fences over 6 feet(1529 rn.m)high,tanks arae to � r u__dings-or pornor:s of bu.A.dings used for storage of combustible ers. � materials that are not classified as a Group S,Division 2 or as a Be Group, }.t Occupancy. OIL-BURNING EQUIPMENT is an o; burner of any type to- gather with its tank ping wiring, ortrols andtela ed devices. Di.visior 2. ..,ow-:hazard storage occupancies shall include Oil-burning equipment includes o., burners o =im9d units and aa buildings structures,or portions thereof,used for storage of iron- heating and cooking appliances but does not include eM ripmert corrbws-b-e materials, such as products on wood pallets or in exempted by Section 510;. s paper cartons with or without single-tb ckness divisions, or in Off€ € ll�I is a l antis a iaTce egci ed wit r ore or paper saropir gs an si a r rrcl rde ice pia its, power' assts acrd g p:' Pp p mpir'g n ants Such products may have a negligible a r3 art of more oil burners and, the necessary safety controls, electrical plastic trim such as knobs,handles or film wrapping.Low-hazard equipment and related equipment manufactured,for asse:nb y as a storage occupancies shall include,but are rot lir-:iced to,storage of complete unit,Oil'-fired unit does not include kerosene stoves or a the following items: Cal stoves. OPEN BURNING is the burning of a bonfire,rubbish a 1. Beer or wire(ir metal,glass or certu is containers). fire or 9 other fire in an outdoor location where fuel being burned is not 2. Ce.rent it'bags. contained in an incinerator, outdoor fireplace, barbecue grill Or 3. Gold storage and creameries. barbecue pit, B 4. Dairy products in nenwax-coated paper, containers. OtaAf GRANDSTANDS and BLEACHERS are seat- ins facilities which are located so that the side toward which the Dry-cel batter es• audience faces is unroofed and without an enc osmg wail.See also 6. Dryers. Section 203 for BLEACHERS. 7. Dry pesticides in a building rot classified as a Group b Oc- OPERATING LINE is a group of separated operating build- cupa ncy. hags of specific arrangernent rased it the assen;bly,..codification, reconditioning, renovation, maintenance, inspection, surveil- 5, �.ectrrca:co33s. lance testing or n anufact:- s h; ••. : .3e<e^t�Ga exp 3sr`Je^s. . El.ect ca, :nsulators. ORGANIC COATING is a liquid mixture of binders,such as B <0. vlectncal motors, alkyd nitrocellulose, acrylic or oil and f€arn-naNe and combustible solvents such as hydrocarbons,ester,ketone or a:co- 11. Emcars. hol,which when:spread in a this:=1-r converts to a durable protec- 12. Foods inn noncombustible containers. tive and decorative fmisl.. B 13. Fresh fruits in nonplastic trays or containers. ORGANIC PEROXIDE s art organic compound that contains 14. Frozen foods. the bivalent-0-0-structure and which may be considered to be a structural derivative of hydrogen peroxide where one orlboth of r i5. Gass brat* s(em-pty or filled.with Torr,am mable liquids). the hydrogen atoms have been replaced by ars organic radical.Or- 1-21 216 217 1938;s?A F RSM "€RE C0i)1= gwn:c peroxides can present an explosion hazard (detonation or airborne contatnina.u. The maximum permitted tin.e-weignted deflagration)or they can be shock sensitive,"They can also decom- average exposures to be utilizes:are those published in 29 i,RR, pose i.to various unstable compounds over an extended period of l9,;0 11000 tire. PEROXIDE-FORMING CHEMICAL ICAL is A chemical whirl;, OSHA is the Qcc;rpational Safety and b:iealth Administration, wl;en exposed to air, will fore explosive peroxidos which are OTHER HEALTH HAZARD MATERIAL is a hazardous shock,pressure or heat sensitive. material which affects target organs of tine;'ody,including,but not PERSON is a natural person, heirs,executors,administrators a limited to, -incase materia?s which produce live_ damage, Kidney or assigns,and also includes a fir ,partnership $ wo'pOrato®r,its 3 damage, datr age to the nervous system, tact or the blood to Or their successors Or assigtas,or the ager'of any of the aforesaid 3 dec.-ease hemoglobin f4rctian,deprive,be body tissue of oxygen, PERSON,AMBULATORY,is one who is capable of leaving a >r affect rept sd;zctive capao l ties,irr Si ing sutat<ons(rhronto- fire area within a reasonable length of-irate without assistance of spinal damage)or teratogens(e ects car fetuses,. any kind in event of an emergency, OWNER includes persons:-awing vested or contingent interest PERSON,NONA1 BITI,ATORY;is one who is incapable of in the property in question and their duly authorized agents or a,- leaving a fire area within a reasonable length.of time without assts- torneys,purchasers,devisees and fiduciaries. tamce in event of ars emergency, OXIDIZER is a rna-tenal,other that a blasting agent or explo- PESTICIDE is a substance or n`xtur e of s°=bstanc es,ins iai:ng sive that readily yields oxygen or ether oxid zit g gas, er that ft rgic:d c, ii tended ;or preventing, destroying, repelling or readily reacts to promote or iniriale combusnon of combustible roitiga-.rig pests and substances of a mixture of substances materials. Oxidizer lic.uids and solids are subdMded as follows: intended for use as a plant regulator, defo ian' or desiccant. Class 4.An oxidizer that car:undergo an,explosive r"eac,-<eii due Products defned as drugs in tie Federal Food,Drug and Cosnre-ic; .o contamination or exposure -o thermal or physical shock. 1.n Act are not pesticides. addition,'he oxidizer wi.l enhance tie burning rate arc may cause PHYSICAL HAZARD is a classification of a c icinica for spontaneous ignition of combustible naaterials, winch there is scientif:tally valid evidence that it%s a combustible Class 3> An oxidizer that will cause a severe increase iii -he liquid o:npressed gas, cryogenic, explosive, flarArabie gas, i :c peroxide, oxidizer, zer,burning.ate of corn^astible nate als Wi ;which it c yesiicoi- flammable 1id, #1ainato solid, orga tact or that will undergo v garoi s, selfustistained tocol rpesitieit pyrophoric, unstable(reactive;,or water-reaclfive material. due to contamination or exposure to h,-a-. PLUMBING CODE is the Plumbing Cole adopted by this Class 2-An oxidizer that will cause a i code:ate increase in the jurisdi.ctiom burning rate or that i-ray cause spontaneous ignition of combos- PORTABLE TANK is any packaging Over 60 U.S. gal'ons -ible materials with whirl;it Coles i-i contact. (227.: i..)capacity and designed p .rniarily.o be loaded into or on e car ternperarity attached-to a transport v--hl:cte or shin and equipped Class I �n oxidizer whose pri nary Bazar s at i slightly.~- with skids, mounting or accessories to facilitate-°and'*Lig of the "Teases*,he banning rate'ib-al does not cause spontaneous eeous ignition t, 7 i° a when it collies in contact with combustible irater.ais. a rk by meehan�a:means.it does,lot include any cyh-nder havilg less than a 1,000-pound (453.5 kg) water capacity, cargo tank, tarok car tank or trailers carrying cylinders sat over 1,O�`.-laeund CTi N 217 a---P (453.5 kg)water capacity. PACKAGING is a receptacle and other conspo oil's or i:;ater=- POWER TAP is a device for indoor use consisting of an aaacn- r t' receptaclesee fo 'Mi � men,plug on ane end of a`" xible tw:i.'.d and two or rncai"<;: als rif'%i,55a.y far_ate � £e perform i's 'tid"b»i;i�r nt Sranc- tion. Packaging includes, but is not hmited .o, containers, tac.es on the opposite end,and leas overcur:-ert protectian. cylinders,and portable and stationary tanks. POWERED INDUSTRIAL "RUCK is a forkzSft, trac€or, PANEI. 6 ARD,ELECTRICAL,is a single panel,or g~cuD platform:lift'ruck or moto-tzed rand truck powered by tars electri- cal inoter or int real ceirbustion engine. "lowered irrdiistriai of pane;units designed for assembly in,,be forin of a s -g`e panel, b +° a w devices t t" trucks do net include fiarm vehicles Or automotive vehicles for- with automatic overc:�..ert devic�s and with or without switches for pie contra`:of light,heat or power circuits,and designed to be r gl�ay ase. placed i.,a cabinet or cutout taox placed in or against a wall or par_ PRESSURE DELIVERY SYSTEM and REMOTE tition,and accessible only from the front.See Sir°JITICIIBOARD, PUMPING SYSTEM are methods of transferring flan enable or ECTRICAL. combustible liquids from underground storage tanks to the fuel . ,rp tanks of:rotor vehacles when the pump is located elsewhere than MANIC HAEI3'4>�'ARE is a door-latching assembly� ir c a=ra t- in the disperser. :ng a^ nlawinng device.,tine ac vation portwhich of w ch ex ends across a :east one half'the wry tit c-:'tie door lea`on w:;.c.,ii is i PRESSURE VESSEL s a closed vessel:designed to operate at stalled. pressures above l5 psig(1,'03.4 kPa). PARADE FLOAT is a unit especially designed or constructed PRIMARY CONTAINMENT is the first level of Contain- "r Conjunction .t . Y.. .:<ee3, Consisting a -lido' inside "•""ti64: ;i arc,`„ C�v'=3t�.t"§.,iy e` vdi-i h for use r coltjunction with a parade o,public,gathering, g poi comes into immediate contact or. its inner surface with the PERCUSSION CAP is a device used to ignite the powder inaterial being contained. charge of small arcs ammunition. PRIVATE STAIRWAY is a stairway serv:rrg one tory t only. 8 PERMANENT STANDS are biose seating facilities which ree PROCESSING PLANT is that portion of a prop erty ir-wNch slain at a location for adore t sari 90 days. `larnmable or combustible liquids or materials are rnixed,treated, PERMANENT'FIRING is wiring affixed w a structure ii:ac- separated or Otherwise processed as pnincipal business, cordance with the Electrica Code. Processing plants do not inciude refineries. PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMIT(FEL)is the masxinluir. PROPELLANT is the liquefied oi- compressed gas in an permitted eight-:hoar time-weighted average concentration of ars aerosol container that expels tic contents from aid: aerosol :R2 1998 CALIFOSMA RRE CODE 217 220 con I".,ner whenhe valve is actuated.A propellant is considered n r)or less i..height for pleasure,religious,cere-monia,cooking f`lanr:able if it fcrrrs a flarnmable mixture with air,o-if a Iaarae is or similar purposes° sel=-p,opagating it a mixture wit s air. REDUCED FLOW VALVE is a varve equipped wit a re- PROPRIETARY e- PROP IETA Y INFORMATION is irforrr_ation regarding stricted flow orifice and'Pserted into a compressed gas cy"u-der, con pc t ds o.it gredlerts sed it a process or protect:ors wait"sa portable tangy or stationary ark*,tat is designed to reduce t:se:rax- does -,ualifv as trade secre's butwhich provides an if dustry or i�� flow i'-om,the valve under f flow conditions. 1h maxi- does with a comnper.tive advantage. murn, flow rate frorn the valve :s de.errniried with the valve ' i5 pounds :s are i.cls,a scs te, a!!owed to ow to atmosphere with no other piping or fittings at "ached. PUBLIC CONVEYANC is any railroad can screell car,cab, REFINERY is a plaint in which flagnmable or co:rbustible o-us, amnlane or other vehicle which is caTrgying passengers ¢tan licu;ds ar6 pr ad 3C8d vu cornt-nercial scale fro n crude netroleurn, .:re. natural gasoline or other hydrocarbon sources., PUBLIC NUISANCE is are existence of dry and dryingfi u sweets, l^:sl~aid waste material on property,lands or pre-rises ', :�`��2A�'l`is she fluid used tion Leat �ans er it a ref-rg- e=ating system; the refrigerarit absar'os is:;at and transfers:t at a wh:ch is dar:gerous or m,:U-nous to 'hat or neighboring property, lirgre:~teAsspe-store and a^ig:^ter^ressu-e,usuzlly •t°dv.,�a change of lands or premises size which.S de..i_: Itas to-he welfare of the cccupan*s Or residents of the vitro ty. state. ®- t REMOTE PUMPING SYSTEM.EM. See PRESSURE DET T PUBLIC WAY is any streeo-d, ally or similar -,ar°cei o3 ani. ERil SYSTEM. cssenlialy anobst.ac'e cr the ground to the sky whch i5 deeded edicatetl or oti r vise pern}a tp,.:iy appropriated t t,e REMOTE SOLVENT RESERVOIR is a hquid solvent container which.s,, mpletely enc used against evaporative losses � ::ublic for public use arra having a crash width of not less :Isar s feet(?34g r# :;. to 'he alnlosp::.eree du irg nonuse periods, except for a solvent rewri�s operi:sg not larger lea~ ?6 square itches (..' 323 ps#r�}. PYROP ORIC is a cher alt that w;l`spontaneous;y ig;;i:e ins Such return allows pump-cycsed used solvent to drain back into a-r at or below a temperawre of 1 30"1 (54.50,'."). the reservoir from a sepa.*ate solvent sink or work area. PYROTECHNIC OPERATOR is a::individual approved to The reservoir is allowed to be integral to the parks-cieani#rg ne respo~.sib e for pyrotechnics,pyrotechnic special effects-rate- machine it services or separate and connected by Inoses, ttsbl#g, lain or bat s. pip!-:g or similar devices. PYROTECHNIC SPECIAL EFFECTS MATERIAL REPAIR is the reconstxuction or renewal of a:pry part of ar: s9 (special effects)is_tow expi35:ve naterial,other than detonating existing buildiing for the p",r:)Sse of its mairtenance. cord,common y used in r;otion o crure, television,tl_eatncal or FAIL DISPLAY AREA is the area of a Group M i cct- group entertainment production`o_whit .a pe rmt from the cn-.rT panty open for the purpose of viewing or ps:rchasing mercl andlise s re b.._ c fr,. or storage, offered for swi.a. Individuals in such establsss�enes are free t o circ Bate ar_Iong the items of;ered for said wtich are typically SECTION 218 4_A 0 displayed or shelves,racks or tine floor. No def riti•ons. RETAIL SALES OCCUPANCY is Che occupancy or use of a b-ai'd4nng or structure or any porion thereof for displaying,selling or buying of goods,wares or merchandise, CTiO 19—R REVIEWING STANDS are elevated pla norms accoInnio- � RACK STORAGE s a com-b,.`n-a-;or of v> tics horizontal and da'rg r mo-e than 50 persons.Sewing facilities,if provided,are � diagonal members that sup t,__ stoat , materials. Racks are norm2.'•ly in the nature of loss chairs.r5 Reviewing surds allowed to be fixed or p,rtwbld. See Article 3?.. _ ac,hosn-r sdooatirg more than 5ts persons sits%. be regi luted as grandstand& RADIATION SOURCE v�"A ERIALS, COMMON, .are ROOM. See LIQUID STORAGE ROOM' and see Sect on mdsoisotopes 'other ha ss gra eria s, cornmonly u-sec: :a: . _ : 7903.2.3 for construction neLtltet'Its :v^^: iG^rr5 where f..r'- var o 5n:,dha . d- 5..al testing .d mea r g £ oti3r5 :noble or co.-llsust:b le liquids are used, dispensed or r?:xetl it RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL is a matcria?or combination of givantit es exceeding exempt arnoirnts. materials that spontaneously em-its-ionizing radiation. RUBBISH Is waste material it c udLng, but not lira ted to, RAILWAY is_star r:, lectric or other railroad which carries garbage,waste paper and debris-trona construction or de-nolitior, passengers for hire. REACTIVE MATERIAL is a material which can.enter;—to a S T�O 220 4--m hazardous c. -nidal react an wrtl: other stable or iunsstable materials. SAFE DISPERSAL,AREA.See zslSl'EI�Sf�u AREA,SASE. READY BOX is a storage container for aerial shells at the site SAFETY CAN is an approved container o5 not over 5-gali0r: of a fireworks r �'ay. (18.99 l.)capacity l avirg a sprin-g clotting lid and spout cover. RECEPTACLE is an electrical outlet designed foruse with a SAFETY CAS'Is a^ape-tube dosed at are end,"bat is placed plug o_ connector for'he pu�aose of supplying electrical power to over clad end of the fuse of aha aerial shc1l to protect:t from acciden- ar applsance. tal.gnitron. EA £ A the a n.r g of s a•'.er ai5 oaaer SAFETY F is a at:a f the design burst pressure to t se Chars_abbish w..e_e uel b ing burnedis riot contained in w,mci�r- "pax;r az n world tg pressure which Is not less tits- fou-. erator,outdoor fireplace,barbecue grit.or barbecue-,it an,With a SALVAGE VEHICLE its a vehricle which is dismantled for total fuel area of 3 feet(914 n"yn),a_`less in. dsa:r?eter and 2 feet(610' parts or awaiting destruction. 220 19SS ALIFORtMA RRE CODE SCAVENGED GAS is residual process gas that is collected for SPRAY BOOTH is a mechanically verti?ated app farce of treatment or re'ease at a lCGatPon ren ate from£t e sit of use. varying dimensions and corstr ction provided to enclose Cr ac- SECONDARY CONTAINMENT is that level of containr lent commodate a spraying operation and to confine and limit the es- that is exter ia'to and separate from pr;Mar y contairinent. cape of spray vapor and residue and to exhaust it safely. SECURE is safe from intrusion or contained separately to SPRAYING AREA A is an area in which dangerous quantities of prove it mixing with other materials. flammable vapors or combustible residues,dusts or deposits are - presort due to the operation of spraying processes.The chief is au- SEGREGATED'is u- SEG GATED'is storage in the same room or i kside area,but tliorized to define the limits of the spraying area in any specific physically separated by distance from incompatible materials. case. SEMICONDUCTOR FABRICATION FACILITY is a SPRAYING ROOM is a room: designed to accommodate building or portion-of a building in whit. electrica'circuits or de- spraying operations complying with the Building Cade require- vices are created on solid c rystalline substances having electrical meats for a Group H,Division 2 Occupancy. conductivity greater than insulators 'nut,less than conductors. SQUIB,ELECTRIC,is a device s'rnilar in appearance to an These circuits or devices are con r only nown as se c?icondnc- electric blasting cap which,upon actrvatror by an electric current, tors produces a deflagration instead of a detonation. SENSITIZER is a cl emical that causes a substantia_; STANDPIPE SYSTEM is a wet or rin,y syste°r of piping, � proportion of exposed people or ori ra`s to develop an a` ergic valves,outlets and:elated equiprnert designed to provide water at 0 reaction in normal tissue after repeated exposure eater ex. to the chentical. p B p s ecifaed pressures olid installed exc't:s:veiy fo~t:�e fighting of B SERVICE CORRIDOR.See Section 5101.4.2. fires, includiing the following: 6 SHELF STORAGE is storage or she ves less than 3i}holies Class I is a standpipe system equipped with 21/2 ncll (63.5 B (762 rnrn)deep with the distance between shelves not exceeding mm)outlets. � 3 feet 1,914 mitt)vertically.For other shelving arrangements,see Class His a standpipe system directly connected to a water sup- the requirements for rack storage. p'y and equipped w t� iP2 i h(38 ism)outlets and hose. SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT GAS is a gas which does msot pro- Class III is a standpipe system directly connected to a water 9 vide sufficient oxygen to support life and has none of the other supply and equipped,with 2f/ incl`(63.5 mai)outlets or 21/2-inch Be physical or health hazards specified in Section 8002.2.1. (6,3.5 mr:)and 1`/2 Bitch(38.1 m n)outlets wfsen a 1t/2-inch(38.1 B SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION is shotgun,rifle,pistol or re- mm)hose's required.Hose connections for'Class 111 systems may volver cartridges. be elude through 2=I2-inch(63.5 r s r)?lose valves with easily re- S3�€OIDETECTORis an approved listed device w' i movable 2'/2-hoes by 1=I2-inch(63.5 rn x by 38.1 mm)reducers. senses visible or invisible par:ic'es of combustion. STANDPIPE SYSTEM, ASS , is a standpipe system equipped with 2t/2-'incl?(63.5 mirk)outlets. ST�I� ��It4��'��'I' I3 ASS '�I��x'SI�A�'Il�?G is seating served by a means of egress and is rot subject to blockage by S�AaN3�l"'&�� S�x'Sl�fo�, CLASS II, is a starcpipejsyster smoke accumulation.within or under a structure. directly connected to a water supply anal equipped with 1 62-irc,k 138.1 lana,outlets and leases. SMOKING is the carrying or use of lighted, pipe, cigar, STANDPIPE SYSTEM, CLASS III, is a standpipe system cigarette or, tobacco in any fog,. .. directly connected to a wale~supply and egtiip�.ed with 2"/2-inch SMOKING MATERIAL is a material or cornbiratior, of (63.5 inn€)outlets or 2"/2 enol:(63.5 mm)and 1 /2-irscb, 138.1 mm) materials intended for use by generating products of col:bustior, outlets when a 1:/2-inch(38.1 inti:)hose is required.Dose colones- Smoking materials include cigars, cigarettes, nia teria's used it, tions are allowed to be through 2,/2-inch(63.5 mm)hose va'ves pipes,and smoke bornbs. with easily removable 21/2-inch by 11/2-inch 4,63.5 min by 38.1 SOLID.s a material which has a meelting point or decomposes mm)reducers, at a temperature greater than 68°p'(20;°C)• STATIONARY TANK is packaging designed primarily for SOLID SHELVING is shelving;that is solid,slatted or of other stationary irstallatiors ret intended for loading,unloading or at- carst_,ictien locate: it racks and which obstructs sprinkler tach-men.'to a transport vehicle as pant of its rormar operation in discharge down into the racks. the process of use.It does not include cyl nd rs laving less than SOLVENT DISTILLATION UNIT;s an appliance which re- 1,0310-,pou id(.453.5 kg)water capacity. ceives contaminated=iamnnable or combustible liquids and dis- STORAGE FACILITY is a building,portion of a building or tills the contents to remove32.a3:.:a3 t5 and re eves th sCive.tS. exterior area used f0"the storage<7fhazardous materials,i? -excess of exempt amounts specified it Section 8001.15. SPECIAL INDUSTRIAL EXPLOSIVE DEVICE is an ex- plosive power-pack somal ring an explosive charge in the form of 5 is any thoroughfare fare or pr hies way of less than 16 feet a a cartridge or construction device. Filo tern includes,but is rot {4877 mm)it width which has been dedicated or deeded to the � limited to,explosive roots,e1� -explosive ts,exppublic for public use. losive charges far � driving pins or suds, cartridges for explosive-actuated power STRUCTURE is that which is built or constructed,an edifice � too's and charges of explosives use-,in jet tapping of open-hearth or building of any kind,or any piece of work artificia'ly built up or � furnaces and Jet perforation of oil well casings. composed of parts Joined together in some definite maunder. � SPECIAL INDUSTRIAL HIGH-EXPLOSIVE MATER- SWITCHBOARD,ELECTRICAL,is a large floor-mount IALS are sheets,extrusions,pellets and packages of high exp::,- single panel,:ranine or assembly of panels on which are mounted, s£ves cortaining dynamite, trinitrotoluol, penaerythritohetran- on the face or basic or both,switches,overcurrent and canner protec- trate,cyclotrimethylenet:irfitra.-nine or other si r,ilar compounds Live vevices,buses and,usually:rstiui to i s.Most modernsalts - ;rsed for high-energy-rate rate for ing,expanding olid shap:r;g ins.net- boards, ever though totally enclosed, are genera y accessible al fabrication and for dismemberrnem and quick reduction of from the rear as well as from the front,anare not intended to be scrap metal. 'Installed in cabinets. See PAN'El BOARD,ELECTRICAL. 1-24 .................................... _..__. . -- .................................................................................................................... 19-38 CALIFORNIA FIRE CW�E 220 222 SYSTEM is an assembly of equipment consisting of a contain- SECTION 222— er or con',ainers, appurtenances, pumps, compressors and con- necti sing, UFC STANDARDS is the 193'1 edition of zine Uniform Fire Code, Volume 2,published by the international"Fire Code Insti- tute. UL is Underwriters Laboratories roto. SECTION 221 —'1 UNAUTHORIZED DISCHARGE is 2 release or e;r:ission of TANK is a vessel containing more than 60 gallons(227 ). materials in a manner which does not conform to the;Srovisio as of this cede or applicable publichealth and safety regulations. TANK VEHICLE is a vehicle other than a railroad tank cat'or UNSTABLE(Reactive)LIQUID is a chemical which it he boat,w ph a cargo tank mounted thereon or bruit as an.integral part pure state, or as produced or transported, will vigorously thereof-used for the transportation of flammable or combustible polymerize, decompose, condense, or will become self-Peart:ve liquids, LP-gas, or hazardous chemicals. Tank vehicles include hinder conditions of shock,pressure or tet:perature. self-propelled vc icles and full trailers and semitrailers, with or without t olive payer,and carrying art or all of the load. UNSTABLE(Reactive)MAT ,RIAL:s a material,o>iher than: at.explosive,which in the pure state or as commercially produced TEMPORARY MEMBRANE STRUCTURE is an air-in- will vigorously polymerize, decompose, condense or become Elated,air-supported,cable,or fraine-covered structure as defined self-reactive and undergo other violent Chemical Changes, by the Building Code,which is erected for less than 153 clays and including explosion,when exposed to heat,frictions or shock,or in not otherwise defined as a teat,canopy or awning. See Uniform the absence of an inhibAcr or in tine presence of contaminants or Budding Cade Appendix Chapter 31. contact with noncompatible materials.Unstable,reactive materi- als are subdivided as follows: TEMPORARY SEATING FACILITIES are those watch are intended for use at a location for of more t ray 3">days. Class 4.Materials which,in thernselves,are readily capable of detonation or of explosive decomposition or explosive re ction at TEMPORARY Y IRLNG is wiring installed in an approved normal temperatures and pressures.This class includes materials r2 turn for a specific period when approved by the authority wrh:ch are sensitive to mechanical or localized thermal shock at enforcing the Electrical Code. norma ternperatures and pressures. °€` NT?s a temporary structure,enclosure or shelter constructed Class 3:Ma:e~tals which,nI themselves,are capable of iiesona- � t titan or of explosive decomposition or explosive reaction. but fabric fabric or p"siable material supported by any manner-except n} air welch require a sung imi�.a_sng source or which must be heated ,-or the Conte-its-it protects. which n re under confinement be-o-e initiation.Thxs class includes mat TEST BLASTING CAP NO. 8 is a blasting cap containing which are sensitive to thermal or mechanical shock at elevated 2 grants of a mixture sof 80 percen= mercury fulminate aid 20 temperatures and pressures. percent potassium chlorate or a cap of equivalent strength. Class 2.Mater a s whici,in themselves,are normally unstable THERMAL,INSECTICIDAL FOGGING is the use of insec- and readily undergo violent chemical change but do not detonate. ticidal l uuids which areassed through t:he: al-fo _ eneratin This class includes materials which care undergo chern€cal charge P g g g g with tepid release of energy at normal temperatures and pressures alias where they are by means of heat, ressure and turbulence, 9 and wh:c°r can undergo vEOsen;chfe?mica change at elevated ierr.- tr-arsformed and discharged in the form of fog o mist:hat is biome=n: g g into the area to be treated. peratures and pressures. Class I< -Materials which, it themselves, are normally stable TOXIC MATERIAL is a material which produces a lethal but which can become unstable at elevated temperatures and pres- dose ora ethyl concentration within any of the following sures. categories: USBM is the United States Bureau of Mines. ' A cher cal or substance that has a m d an lethal dose USE(Material)is: (L, .5rn)of rno e than 50 m ligrat s per kilogram.but not more tar, 500 of body weight when administered _. ?lasing a material into action,including solids,Liquids and orally to albino rats weighing between 200 and 300 grants each. gases,or 2. A. chemical or substance .:tat has a Median lethai dose 2. Making a material available for service by opening or ✓ n` of more than 200 mil:ig rams per:kg ilo Peat'-out riot:core connecting anything utilized for confinem-ent of material mclud- r- sit s_ Lng solids,liquids and gases. than 1,0milligrams per kilogram of body weighs t when adm=_n s.ered by con sinuous contact for 24 fours,or less if death USE,CLOSED SYSTEM,is use of a solid or liquid hazardous occurs within 24 hours, with: the bare skin of albino rabbits material in a closed vessel or system that remains closed during weighs`rg between 2 and 3 lralograrns each. normal operations where vapors emitted by the product ate:totlib- erated outside of the vessei or system and the product is not ex- 3. A the nical,or substance dial has a median lethal concertra- posed to the a>_rrms:)here during n or Zai operations,and all uses of tion(1..040;in air trore titan 2013 parts per nniflion but not more than compressed gases.Examples of closed systems for solids and 2,000;arts per rn-!Ilion by vo]ume of gas or vapor,or more than Lads include reaction process operations 2nd product conveyed two n1.,ligra rs per late but not more cel 2 ra lagrarts Der ter through a piping system into a closed vessel,system or piece of of ms st,f.s:ne or d,.:s,when administered by continuous inhalation equipment. for one hour,or less if death occurs within one hour,to albino rats weighing between 200 and 300 grans each. USE,OPEN SYSTEM,is use of a solid or liquid hazardous material in a vessel or syster_n that is continuously open to the at- TRANSVERSE FLUE SPACE is the space between rows of rnosphere daring normal operations and where vapors are liber_ storage parallel to the direction of loading. aced, or:lee product is exposed to the atmosphere doing normal 222 1998 CAld#FORMA RRE CODE 227 operations, Fxarnples of op n. systems for solids and KI lids ir- VEHICLE PURLING APPLIANCE is a listed namral gas ciud e dispeasingfrom, or 1_^„to i p,en beakers or cortaier ,and dip compressor package,not cantaining storage deSig 3ed i4f:iii d 2:- tank and plating tank ope-at ons. tended dispensing of rat i al gas into!he`u eto ;sds of rrsotor v#- hicics. SECTiON223®V VENT-RELEASE AS CONTAINER is an acroso container which is designed to providfe a contro,ledi venting of the base prod- VAPOR AREA is an area cortai ng f arnmable vapors.'"'he uet and propellant ata r ominal hydrostatic pressure of less than c' of ins authorized,,to detcen—mine tine extent of the vapor area,taking 210 psig'(14x67 kPa). 1r'to consideratior the characteristics ofvhe liquid, the degree of suseained ventilation and the nature of operations. SECT#ON 224®W VAPOR BALANCE SYSTEM is a system designed to capture arid r a r,wit;�iout processir-g,vapors displaced during mhe filling WAREHOUSE, See definitions of LIQUID STO-RA 1,3B of tanks and containers or during;he fue irg of vehicles, NAREHOUSr,and AEROSOL WA REII1USE. VAPOR PRESSURE=s the pressure exerted ,y a voiatiie fluid WATER-REACTIVE MATERIAL ;s material w c ex- as determined in accordance wimsi Section 9003,Standard a, 4_7. podes;violently reacts;produces fa nmable,toxic or o`llhe. haz- and"s gases; Or evolves enough heat to cause self-ignition or VAPOR-PROCESSING SYSTEM is a syr er=g designed to igni-or of nearby combustibles upon exposure to water or into s- cap:1ur-e and process va ors displaced during fifling operations at ure, rotor veli e fuel-disnensmg s a.ons,hulk plasms or rmi^a s by use of macha_tical or chemical mezrs.Examples inc:ude systems Wftter-reactive materials are subdivided as follows: using blower-assist for capturing vapors and refrigeration Class S;Mater:ais which react expio.sive,y with water without absorpt o- and cont-ustion systems for processing vapors. requiring,seat or confinement. A 3I I� SSII�i UNIT is the actual vapor-processing Class 2:Materials which may form potentially explosive mix_ e wi iw r ent n ore contiguous unitir.an isoia.ed or separated area. :uses with water. Vapor-process-Ing units do not include in-linee f`iarne arresters, Class I. Materials which t.may react with water wit somere- vacuum 3-l;re fire checks,ds,pre55Eire va6',li;um valves,in-line check valves lease of tangy,but of vI'?ier tly. or flow regulators at the dispense:', VAPOR-RECOVERY SYSTEM is a systema designed to cap- EC i* 225—X face avid retain,.,without processing,vapors cis,aced dtan ig f'- Mg operator:s at mo-mor vehicle fie-dispei:sirtg stations, bulk No definitions. plants or, terminals, Examples include hii aticed-pressure vapor displacement systems and vacuum-assist systems without vapor processing. SECTION 225—Y VAPOR-TRANSFER EQUIPMENT is the components of a YARD WASTE FACILITY is a facility in which yard waste vapor-process ng system, a vat or balance system, or other ap- from trees, brush and other ratura materials is processed intds proved system wr_ich is designed to capture,trarsfer and prevent chips or Bogged mate ial. eri issions of vapors or h-quids displaced dur rig filling of;arks or containers or during the fueling of vehicles.Examples i iclude theSECTION 22 vaper(.idg ao- s.s vrzsirg nozzle, vapor-transfer lines and tank vents. No definitions. IS98 t„A€ FOW4M MM CODE q03 902.2.2A PART . . GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR SAFETY AR —FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS AND WATER: SUPPLY SECTON-301 ----GENERAL. 9€L4.S Street or road signs. When recuired by the eerie€',streets and roans shat be identified with approved signs. 9€lf.i. Scope, i ire departrriert access and water supply shall be 9 it accors�asrtce with t�rticle 9. 901.5 Obstruction and Control of l�`fr Apparatus Access Roads and Fare-protection Egtripfrment. See Sections 902.2.4 E"o fire safety during constriction,alter$m 0 dem 'll tion 0 a and 1v”;%.7. building.see Article 87. 301.6 Dire Protection in Recreational Vehicle,Mobile gime 901.2 Permits and Plans. and M rnifacttiredrousing Parks, Sales Lets and Storage Lots. Recreational vehicle, :Tobi e 'rose and manufactured 9011,2.1 Per-rnftm A Year;£is:egvi-ed to ase or operate ire iry- ;rousing parks,sales lets ar:d storage lots sh 1 provide a€d.rnain- drar_ts or varves intended for fire-suppression purposes which are tain fire hydrarts and access roads in accordance with Sections installed on eater systems and accessiblie to public highways, 9052 arid,903. alleys or private gays open to or generally used by the public.Sea, �ecr'^.r d �; s'�aCE'�T'�"I�3i�'a rteC�at%a::al vc':icle,oris€oCaYec:;si re:rote areas €on.. 1105,Permit .-. shat€be prov}decd wd,h protecii-on and access roadways as requilred by FXCEPIs'I2°N. A permit is rot required for persons employed and [Ere chief. autnor:zed oy*be water company w hick sappEies the sysiern w use or operate fire hydrants or valves. SECTION 902—HRE DEFIARTf,4ENT ACCESS W1,= plans. 902.1. General. Fire dw;attrne: access roads shall be p_•oviwed 901..2x2.1 :sire apparatus access. plans for`ire apparatus access and r-raintair*ed it accordance wit-ii Sections 90 and 902. roads shall be submitted to the fire deparanert for-review and ay 902.2 Fire Appar€t-as Access Road& prcva3 prior to construction. 902,2.1 Required steels, l"'ir: apparatus access roads shalt be 901.2.L2 Fire 'hydrant systems, Funis and specifications for provided in accordance with Sections 901 and 902.2 for every ire hydrant systerns shall be stbin:tted to the fire dlepa-:_nein£for racriity building or portion o a vuridilg hereafter co?:s.rt;eted cr re�fiew and approval prior to construction. moved into or wahin tl�e;larisoictfon whe- any portresr Of the Facility or any portion of an exterior wall of the first story of he 901,3 Tinning ref Installati.om NWien fire protection, inciuding building is located, more than %50 :eet (45 720 fair) `rorn fire f re anaa~ai s access roasts and eater s r plies for Erre protect tsn> a; arat s access as :neas;�red by an approved route around the is red°wred tis by irstalted, sack protections shall lsp insta led acrd exterior of the 1,r ildiarg or facility.See also Sts do 2 902.3 c.s e.- made serviceable pnor tri and daring t to thine of constriction. son ret access to b ri?di Egli EXCEPTION- When alternate rnetnods of protection_, as t+XCEPTY5'NS. €.When bti&rgs are corrpletety protected wigs approved, are provided,.lie requirennen;s of Section 901.3 nr y be a--approved actomaic fire seri-trier systp ;,.he srovis:o.^.s o;Sectio s 3nodifed or waive:. 902.2.1, wnd 902.2-2-may be rr:edifed rsy.he hief. 9€1.4 ReTilred Marking of Fire Apparatus Access Rods 2.When access roads Cannot'),-instay`-_d dU e to loc o on prop r y, d zesses andirewproteetlesrr triprr tint, tonography.waterways,ronnl gzo ub_e grad s e the si-Mik-r co,-dr- t;ors,rl'ie chief.s authlor.zed w re .i`re add't;cna7..,.,,nrote,...a;as sSy e- 9£t1.4.t general, Marking of fire apparatus access roads, cife.d in Sec on iG^•i 9 addresses and ire-arc, ctior equipment shall he iii accordance 3 Woe-Cherar not a e `Ian two Gro o R,Division,3 or group. with Sec£.er£901.4. L,oc-_pa.caes,the re2. quirements o?Secctions 902. i anJ 9G2.22:nay be rnodscred by the Crier. 901.4Z Fire apparatus access roads. °,ra%hen required by the More than one ire apparatus road shah be provided when it is ct ie approved signs or other a. roved r rices shall be provided determined by the chief'tl t acrcess by a s ogle~cad '3g lib r t- and tr adr.:ai_Zed for fire apparat:s access roads to idenn y such paired by 5telftie congesticna,condlition o terra,2,chmptic condi- roads and pr^..d,hibi't the obstr'arctior thereof or€Sothinions or other factors that could'_%iT i-access. 90.1.4.3 °Ire protection equipment and fire hydrants. Fire- For high.-piled comhustib e storage see,Section S 02,&1. protect on errju:pr;ert and ire Hydrants shall be clearly iderra_a ed For rerpred access during consrtz c, on, aitera.io.,or Lle r t?li^ in an approved manner to prevent obstriuctitsn by packing and other tion of a u;1ding,see Section.S 704.?.. obst anos:s. 902.2.2 Specifications. When required by the chief, hydrant locations shall he 902.2.2.1 Dimensions. Fire asspar~ry(t+i,s access roads shall;~ad, an identif,ed by the installation Cf_ aective marl�ers. unobstructed width of nisi fess.ha 20 feet(60966 nuirn'and ata un- See also Sec ion 10011.7. obstructed vertical clearance of icor less t;ar 13 feet v ii.ci es(411 5 m r). 9€11.4.4 Premises identification. Approved numbers or ad- EXCEFTfONg1e-t c,v. c3earance may be red:_iced,provided;suc,n dresses shall be provided for all Crew..rid existing bin d_rgs in stirh red sit c ,dos notimptn.-accessby ire app a us and a��ov d signs a fas tyJ3 as C`be piaa;ly visible and legible fion the street Cr road are s ailed and .s _''wined.., ata2� ^e es �i3S€ ?v„r;ica:c.War- fronting the property. ante When approved. 5-27 1998 CA;i.9FOSMA MRE CO 9€3_,4,x.2 wlerticai clearances or widths shall be -Increased vrl°eh, in the appearance sha: 1998 CAUFORN;A MSE CODE 903.4,I.3 903A.4 903.4.1.3 Tampering and obstruction. See sections 1001.6 tcs by roads rraeeting tie requirements of Section 902.2. and 1001.7. 9€14.3 Protection, marking and obstruction of hydrarts. 903.4.2 Required installaflorts. The location,number and type Fire i.ydrarts subject to possible vehicular damage shall be ade- of ire hydrants connected to a v✓ater sa pp;.y capae of derive l:a� quately protected with ward posts in accordance with Section the required fire flow s:aa11 be provided or the public street or on 8001.113.For marking,see Lection,90'.4.3.For obstruction,see the site of the premises or both to by protected as required and ap- Section €001.7. proved. See Appendix M-3e 9014.4 Maintenance and use of hydrants. See Sections Fire hydrants shallbe accessible to the fire department appara- 1001.5 and 10£11.6.2. 1998 CAUFURMA RRE CODE 1001, . ARTICLE 1 —FiRE-PROTECTION SYSTEMSAND EQUIPMENT SECTION 1001 —GENERAL Shall be tnairiamec;in--m,ore:at:ve cord:tlofi at all ti es,and shall I ::"ep"a:ed or rc—,aired where Ie eciive, 1001.1 Scope. Fire-pr ° ct or systems and equi- int s 1 be C in a:cc da�_de wIV th Artt cle 1.Z»i jfor SFP,� J,rd the Ciri�71ropr atL' �` 3'�- 3 eCtiU�i1 C r?'F'-e'S '1 3�Is:1i3:g S e'F?s coverage and, C standards and guides adopted in. Capter 3- of the Caed arn." shading shall be mairttta;neti according to or.ginaf C Building Code orid the California lectrical Code. See also standards. Such Sysierns shall,be ext: dell,altered.^,i augmented Appendix .. as recessa–,j to ma itai: and contmuc protedifon Whenever any y.,_ uid.zd ng so equipped is a to el-nod d--r added to Additions. Fire pr'' ection equip-me-r-, and systems §fail be -nsalled ard fepa.S,ahe-nions and,sev.d ng sl:c£l be in accordance with_e:- tnapinta.ret: in buildings i,raer Construction its accordance —tr' egnized stardards. A-title BT 1001.:53.1[Fo7&FlVjf ,'fere alarm system and its devices.shm'i c . fir.ti his. Fel ce .^:iti�a:s n ALARM Td'IROL be herder the sorper Won ofo y�at�fed person as defamed it 1,7?,Rl C _ UNIT, A Ale IITNAWING DEVICE AT–ARM SIGNAL 72 Section 7-1.2.2, who salad cause pr°oaper tests.to-he made and c ALA€ ?I SIGN tea_LNG ISE 1`CE ALARM SYS TEM,ALARM shal�have general charge of re system,Fire a't rm,system,corPro? � di Al�iiTT� ?AI�'.?c,A I3TvIA FIREa�" d1I - ectvtgo£t er�t aid :;�e .tevices Cop zcxad :'rte crsreg of eatsipert A ING SYFIMM,FAC;–, T Y,FIRE DEPA?TIMENT INLET CON- shall be tested in accordance r>'tr the ppropra to standards in A i�,�CI IC3i'v, SMOKE DE�E`"'IOR and STAT�eDPIPE SYSTEM, Ch g , a�teY JS o✓Y z`,%;e f.ad,,,direg Code and e'de F??aYs:,°J".fyea'C??`C'3°S£%?Sg°fdC- A see Arl-c>e 2. thins. A r XCN:e�ouser:ofd. re-w»rning syslerns instuiled iaa Group C y C T f(; P,D;vlsion 3�?ccu�c neies icy be rested by the owner. A A ae,,e..io arg mar luau sectaon reploces the c orrespord:rg mf;afef code sec- C non}i;r app'ac�atir s,z e =fied cy iacvfior the mice ofMe Sate Fire Marskal. . 001.5<1.2 [Fr Si r A` satisf�actary agreement for periodicC A r,er vi ± �, e`esting''m and rna£nterarce off re a='arm systems and e°x?ing,£uSj]jng A A 1001.2a De nitro . c ons o r S�" used in he C y ° ,jyvems shall be provided�� gv'aiiJted persv^(s. C A application of f re o7urtY cysterns, .lee the appropriate standard _ A adopted in Chapter 35 ofthe CasEXCEPTION: AlftIrl . u ai, Division 3 On-n cfe.s, wheel approved by the awhoriiy hawing A L. C uri.sdicPr d:. A 10fil.3 Plans. Co :;alete pars and specifications for falaf 1001.51 Irspect&D i and testing. .lie chief is aut=hoJzed to re- r11Sys"eZnSy ,.re-extirguishing sys"te$?s 2pc'ud inn uto.__atic sprin- 'ire periodic inspections and testing for fire s,pr-X' -Kle`systeMs, I lets a..ti wee:and dry stand.pe .talon sy stIms and mhe:S c' £ fife hydrant systems,slandpipe-systems,fire alar syste3_ts,�3�o - �edaa. ty `ai to TYa,i ire e firs zisl t g systems;basement table fire- eating is§1 fear s: oltQ and eat vv"iilator5, sm.-Oke- 'es >r,p3 - :et5 of 1 Direr fi_ ted°S{2;:SySte s a id a pi i e£3rdas.l _et^ Id CVai §y5°et S c3 other fire-proved or or€;?e-eX.zngLi2sl i l�^ 5na-1 be submitted to the:iresY:Tne^t 6Lr revie, ar. a. plzSVc; Sys:e_ras or 2ppolano S, p S :11 sus .installa";on..Plans and specifications or fire a a'£r Ad o'.ma is ';,re- % i .guns inn systems sh l be 3 aSpec:e? and systems sl a i l ode,but got b I.cited ,a t oo. plan.;l bu._or tested a`_east xnnua ly. See Appen fx 17 etre ala:f sy5ie£is of a a i ri otE`g^and a ar£3 ¢ gn ing devices; 'a,_.. C ntroi- S Bal- 4' inspected of a"ested a: least a:freq uie es specified i and. trouble-signaling eq-3.pment, a'lnl d,?a.zo .. pourer COMIC":- UFC Standard I0-2. Standpipe systems shall be inspected and 6or:;battery calcuinatio as•conductor type and sues;voltage drop tested a,least every rage years, caliculations, and ;_at fac iter, mod-el, numbers and listmgKP €£y � s>i3 ar m ee:t as o- c nfo_mat.or for a t egti preen.,devices and;rate _ars, ,f.�°.�t MeL A cia:e .�cAda c exit g :on-ne_c,;ai cook.,g pe:af.o-s wizen in compliance w;nh i. C and Stfiwe J're r!`ars 2ol,I'Lvfi?g P?? Tiber oJF ail equip,?en2,de-vices and C mo,?e?ials requiring .. '?5tar£g. �- - . Syste�ssa:�:g`i-'se ��ui'sG.cgs wee._;:� co�i;p'=ance°v.Yii�ec- €I#s. zistallation Accep nice Testing re a ann sus e :s; iso^ IC 3 5.�. ze 2y�ra.:; systems,lir eri_.T:g,.e:sxe..a sySze.,.S,S,a'?epi;.i ,,,a;?o` Ivey;^v"'i5 0�' ars;7�,itio:I§ and. te5 S s::a i be r,c3.tiiadre^.I or ti'ae nr s -emses and,made a;�aziab e to t e chief whenrepuiested. other �e-� _ oteciior Systers a ap;;;.�._e..�i~ces t Qrvie shall p. "?tire.the aporova G e_.e sire dcoart-n-m, as to tnsta_alt o::and:oca- 10M.5.3 Systems wa of service. l e cit e- s dal;. be joti led tion and shat.,bre subject,io such a.^,ceptarce tests as>ecu red by the v n s :3f;"i any ew�f'ed fig-p?'otedtid�v,"F yS-ea.,lt:is r.}�>:o: service civ;£SiX'1 C e . ces}oratioi of se°°vice. Corld-ition of acceptance of ha on and.c can agent systems shall 11001.5.3.1 ProWe at c Systems and systems our of service. In be satin-actofy Passage of a test !,t`,..ductte-d i£: accordance b l"h t ;E event of a faiure of a y ^ieC'z3 6VSt m or an.ex--esS dly t_ational>y .e,cogmized standartis Prior to final acceptance of the n-umber of accide:nta.activa.,'Cns,t�e chieF;s auorized to_reomi re Syste^ ne b u,.;-:g o'tiV?er of C.0 p a i t3 P-ovide ci's"e4V?icNe;"s(3£ 3eii Fire alarm and aeiectiol systems§hail be tes:_ec:r accorda ce th e Sys:e is re a"rear with UFC Standard 10-2 and€rational:y recognized standar;s. Such`ndividua s alai'be provided with at lest one approved See,,Seer ((pp£•r` ;e .. +% gg 5=4ec"1`i'..h"C)r!3+�iitfCaC2J:o i^'f' Lse'zeiawr�"";Ar'� �•nggi,,�ps Section 3 V.S.SCa_da_`n- ,15. - - �s L...en,and e'e:C J_.PJ ,.y sn 1 .,e to P rfonn constar,patrols of the Protected premises and IWLS TVIainte-nance,Inspection,Testing sem:Systems Out of deep watch for fires. ,Service. 1001-5.4 Systerns in high-rise buildings. The owner of a 1001-5.1 Maintenance ire sprJnkler sys e s,fire hydrant Sys- higl i s bu ldirg s'aal e r spons_ for assuring that the fire- standripe systerns,fire alai sys`erns, rcn-able file ext:n- ar.0 life safety sy...e s.s _ 3 irett by ie � ,, gg riC}Le are guishe<s. smoke arc! beat verai a-f rs, S'T3ne-removal systems, ma.rtaired in an onerable co;' f..on at all :.?":es.Urless otherwilse and onher fee protective or fettles lsl i g systems::u or appliances � ire: by the chief, quarterly •es s of such systems s na': be # � 90,38 CALIFORNIA SERE COBE 1003.1.2 conducted by approved persons. A written record shall be 10OL9 Special Hansards. For occupancies of an especially maintained and shat' be made available to the inspection hazardous nature or where special hazards exist in addition to the authority. (See UBC Section 403.) normal hazard of the occupancy,or where access for fire apparatus is unduly difficult, the chief is authorized to requhr e additional, 1001.5.5 Smoke-control systems, VIechanica sr?oke-control safeguards consastir:g of additional fire appliance:wits,more than systems,such as those in high-rise buildings,buildings containing one type of appliance, or special systems suitable for the atria,covered mall buildings and-nechanical ventilation systems : utilized in smokeproof enclosures and for smoke-removal protection of*behazard anvoived.Such Cavitas or appliances can consist of automatic fire alarm systems, automatic sprinkler or systesms;.utilized art high-piled cora bustiNe storage occupancies, waters ray systems, stand free and hose, fixed or portable fire sbal€be maintained in at,operable condition at all tunes.Unless extinguishers, suitable ire blankets,breathing apparatus,manual otherwise required by tate chief, uarteriy tests of such systems or automatic covers, carbon dioxide, foam, halogenated or dry shall be conducted by approved persons.A written,record shal€be chermical or other special fare-extinguishing systems.`here such snaintaired and shall be made avai€able to the inspection author- Sys, ems are provided, they chili be designed and installed in accordance with tl3e applicable Uniform S'&Ye Code Standards.vee 1001.6 Tampering with Fire-protection Equipment, Barri- Article 90 and Section 1€11,3. ers,Security Devices,Signs and Seals. 1001.1€3 Fire Appliances. The chief is authorized to designate 1001.6.3 Fare department property. Apparatus, eq uipsaent the type and number of fire appliances to be installed and and appurtenances belonging to or under the supervision. and maintained it and upon al,; vu:€dings and prem,ises in the control of the :ire department sha€l not be molested, tampered Jurisdiction of ren t rust private dwellings.This designation s ail be with, dar aged or ogre wise disturbed t rless aiutl orated by the based on the relative severity of probable fire, including the chief. rapidity with which it could spread.Such app€lances shall be of a type suitable for the probable class of`ire associated. with such 130 .6,2 Fare hydrants and fire appliances. Fire hydrants and building or premises and shall have approval of the chief. fire appliances required by this code to be installed or rnaintained shall:pot be removed,tampered with or otherwise disturbed except SECTION 1002—PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ISHERS for the purpose of extinguishing :ire, training, recharging or making necessary repairs,or when allowed by the fire department. 1002.1 General. Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in When a fire appliance is removed as herein ailcw;d,it steal:be re- occupancies and iocations as set forth in this cove and as required placed or reinstalled as soon as the purpose for which it was re- by the chis:, moved has been accomplished. Portable fire extinguishers shat: be in accordance with 1 FC 1001.6.3 Barriers, sectarity devices, signs and seals. Locks, Standard gates, doors, barricades, chains, enclosures, signs, tags or sealsi he fire department or by i£ 1002°2 Prohibited Types. Vaporizing .rgi�id extir gu share which have been installed by t.. s order or cotta r_inz carbon tetrachloride or ch'orobrolmomethane shall not under its cont o:.shall not be removed,;unlocked,destroyed,tam- 1 f y be installed or used an any location.or.zre-protection use, pered wit i or otherwise molested in any manner.See also Sections 103.4.3.3 and 902.2.4.2. Soda-acid,foam,loaded stream,antifreeze and water fire extin- EXCEis"i`'ION.when authorized by the chief or performed by puh_ guishers of the inverting types shall not be recharged or placed in lic officers acting within heir scope of duty. service for ire-protection use. 1001.6.4 Fire alarms. See Sections I00 .2 and 1302. 1002.3 Sale of Defective Fire Extinguishers. Forms, types or kinds of fire extinguishers which are not approved or which are 1001.7 Obstruction and Impairment of Fire Hydrants and not in proper working order,or the conterts of which do not meet Fire--protection,Equipment. the requirements of this code,shall not be sold or traded. 1003.7,3 General. Posts, fences, vehicles, growth, trash, EXCEPTION: The sale or trade of fire extinguishers to a person storage and other materials or things shall not be placed.or Dept engaged in she business of ceiling o.handli g such exaingwisi�ers,and near fire hydrants, fire department inlet connections or the sale or exchange of obsolete or damaged equipment for.Junk. fire-protection system control valves in a manner that would prevent such equipment or fire hydrants from being immediately SECTION 1003—FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SwC T aS discernible.Tile ire department shall not be deterred or hindered 1003.1 Installation Requirements. � from gaining mniediate access to fire-protection equipmelt or a hydrants. 11103.1.1 General. Fire-extingt ishirg sys€errs sha=t lie installed 38 in accordance with the Building Code and Section_ :303. a 1001<7.2 Clearspace around hydrants. A3-foot(914.4 mm) clear space shall be maintained around the circumference of fare Fire hose threads used in correction with tare-extinguishing � systems shall be national standard hose thread or as approved. hydrants except as otherwise required or approved. � 1€201.7.3 Fire-extinguishing equipment. Class II standpipe she location of fire department hose connections shall be an- a proved.. hose stations,Mass I and Mass III standpipe outlets,and portable � fire extinguishers shall not be concealed,obstructed or impaired. In buildings used for higl-piled coanbu stible storage,fare pro S tections shall be;n accordan=ce with Article 81. � 1001.7.4 Fire alarm equipment. Alarsnmlliating devices, a alarm-sigra ng devices and annunciators shall not be concealed, 1003.1,2 Standards. Fire-extinguishng systems shall comply � obstructed or impaired. with;he Buil ding Code. (See'-'3C Standard r9-1,3 EXCE''I€ONSa 1.Automatic fire-extinguishing systems not cov- 5B 10€31.#3 Marking of Fire-protection Equipment and Fire erect by the Building rode shat be approved and installed in accord- ydrants. Fire-protection equipment and fire hydrants shall be ante w"h approved standards. a ct:early identified it an approved manner to prevent obstruction by 2.Auto^satic sprinkler systems may be co.netted to the donnestic parking and other obstructions.See also Section 901 A.3. water-supply:Nair.when approved by the bvdUing offsciaE,provided ..................................................................... _............................................................_...................................................................... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......................... ......... _ __ ISS8 CALIF RMA RRE CODE 1003.1.2 1003,2.4.2 a the domestic water supply is of ado gate pressure,capacity and sizing uses exceeds 5.0100 square feet,(�55 t2 ).For asps to be considered for the cop:biped domestic and spr•rrkter quirernents.In sue")case, as separated,the separation shall not be less than:as required for a � e sprinkler systen,connection tion shall be made'between the PUN; waif � a 3• area. �'%other n �in- 7 � -nom o meter aro b :%ding shutof�'valve,and there shah roc be ane-hour occupancy separa on.The arca o<of.e. uses shall be in- intervening valves or connections. The fare department connection chided unless separated by a,least a one-hour occupancy separa- � may be orated when approved. tiJn• rs 3.Automatic sprinkler syste rs Or up p Ccc N c es�o sto es 1€03.2.3.2 Basements. Apt automat:c spn._.kler system shall be Or fess ng-y in accordance vvit the B _ding Code�e�a ire..,ents for installed in basements classified as a Group A Occupancy when � .es_dentia:spnnkler sys€rn.s.(See UBC Standard 9-3.) e1=33 n ;oarte basement is largPr than °,514Square fee£ a 14€13,1.3 Modifications When resider'al sp inkler systems as area. set=oral in aIle Building fade(see UBC Standard -3)are pro- 1003.2.3.3 Exhibition and display roams. An au, natio a vides, exceptions to, or redact ors in, Buildir°g Code require- tiler system shall"be installe n gaup A Occupancies which have � R rnents based on the installation o ar automatic fire-elfin u:shirr g g more Iran 12,000 square Feet{1114.3 vizi of f:(er area whit t can B system are not alcowed. be used for exhibition or display purposes. � a 9 14133.2 Required Installation& 1003.2.3.4 Stairs. At. automatic sprilakler systema sball be in- So B stalled in enclosed-usable soace�e€ov✓or avec a stairway: r wp 3 a 1#3ft3r2.1 General. An autos otic fire-eating£-is ting system a z A,Divisions 2,2.1,3 art:4 Occupancies. Shall be installedri.n the occupancies and locations as set forth it's i3 Section Ic,•43.2. 1003.2.3.5 Muldtheater° complexes. An autlon:atic sprinkler 3 a system shall be<nsta€led in every building containing a-nultit re- a 9 For revisions card special hazards and hazardous materials see p step complex. a section 1001.3 and Articles 79,80 and S 1. � 1043.2.3.6 Amusement buildings An autorna:c s p ankle:sys- � p 10012.2 All occupandes except Group R, Division 3 and tern spall be installed it<all amusern t bui" ngs 'i he main wi er- aGroup U Occupancies, Except for Group RDivision 3 and flew switch shall be electrica€ly supervised.T-ae sp -alder rt�ain G,oup€J Occupancies,an xuzomar-c s;;rinkler system shall bei 1- cu,a` valve slava€ be supervised.When,the a-:usente'it bailie g is stalled: temporary, the sprinkler water-supply system. may be of an ap- a 1. In every story or basement of all buildings when the floor proved temporary type. a area exceeds 1,500 square feet(139.4 m2 and there is not pros- EXCEPTION- An automatic sornk.er system need no,,be Dro- v sed at east 20 square feet{I.S6 rn2)of opening entirely above vides vzren t: oo:a ra as a to a ovary a sem a,building s less � a the ad o€-ling ground level_ri each 50 lineal feet{15 240 mm)or than 1,000 scuare feet 1,92.9 M2)arc't're exit travel,distance€-oar:any B rac6o; - r paint ss:ess Char.501 feet(15 240 rrr:). B on thereof of exterior scall r the.story or basement on at-east B one side of the r Id Openings shall have a mmi-rrun dirrera- 1003.2.17 Stages. All stages shall be spank ed. Such s nn— 3 span of notless£'par=30 inches(762 mm),Such openings shall be klers shall be provided throughout the stage and in dressing accessible to the fare department word-m tate exterior and shall not be roams,workshops,storerooms and other accessory spaces contig- obstructed in a rnarmer°that firefighting or r'esc le cannot be ac- nous to suds stage& a co rtplisl ed from the exterior. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Sprinklers are not regr}ired for stages ,Ce•; B When openings in a story are provided on only one side and,he square fee.(92.9 m2)or'ess� area and 513 feet 1,15 240 mm)or doss in � opposite wailof such story is-vote abort 75_`dot`22 g6° mm)frau " ght where curtains,scenery or other combustible h g.ngs arp not a such openings,the story steal:be provided with an approved auto- retractable ve .catty.t or c st bre l a.g...gs ao. be..^,ed to a s:.:gie a a main carr asp,borders,'_egs and a single backdrop. uratic start-tip€er system, or openings as specified above shall be 2.Under swage areas 1e35 than.4;ee:( 2?9 m a)in c:e3a:.e g t Sed � provided or at least two sides of an exterior wai€o_the story. exclusively for chair or table storage a:sd lined on the inside w l% � tf any portion of a basement is located inure than 75 feet(22 860 5/s-ircb(16 m n)Type X gyps-urn wallboard or ars approved equal. mm) from openings required in section. `0012.2, the basement 1003.2.3.8 Smoke-protected assernitly seatlrrg. All areas sisal;by provided with an approved automatic sprinkler systern. enclosed with walls and ceilings in buildings or strictures can- 8 2. At the top of rubbish and linen chutes and in their terminal `'fain tag smoke-protected assembly seatirg shall be protected with a an proved automatic sprinkler system. B I rooms.Chutes ex e ld rag through three on more floors s€�a_have p- p y 8 additional spring err`reads instaited witli r such chutes a£alternate EXCEPTION:gess boxes and storage faci'lt;es ess than. floors, Sprink"er heads shall be accessible for servicing. square feet 1,92.9 m2y:n area and in con;tmctioazwiti tattoo:se3ii7 B facilities where ail means of egress its the seating area are esse=, ly Ha 3. It:rooms where nitrate filar:is stared or handled. See also open tothe ou side. a B Article 33. 1€343.2.4 Group E Occupancies. a 4. In protected combustible fiber storage vatilts as defined in 1€03.2.4.1 General. An automatic fire sprinkler syste n siva€€be 9 Article 2,See also Article 28. installed throughout all buildings containing a Gro-up E,Division 8 g g Y 1 5. '�hrou r-out all b.�ldin s,vitt:a f`taar leve;with an occupant occupwicy. 13 load of 30 ort ore that_s located 55 feet(16 754 mm)or more EXCEPTIONS: 1.When each room used for instruction,has at 8 a shave the laws£level of fire department vea:mre access. dealt oar d,,.r.�or els,door at gao-ti_.d level and fader rooms used for : assembly purposes have a ':east one half of-h required ex s di-ectly � EXCEPTIONS:?. Airport con,.o towers. to the exte for ground led a sprinkrer system a ed no,be prcv.d..d. 2. Open pa:ki ag str;:ct gyres. 3 yr 2.When _ :area separatiopurls,n.ocCepa y Separn-lon s aav_ng a Group F Division 2 Occupancies. -ware-resis.ive ra g < �_ ? � tin of poor roil thou z-�vc boars sab..tvs�e t[?e building 1f3133,2 roup A Occupancies. into separate cornpammencs such that each compartment comai s a a aggregate floor area tot greater than 20,000 squire fee?(i 85g rr.2%,a- � 9 1443.2,3.1 Drinking establishments. An automatic s;srinlvder automatic sprinkler system ed<o*,be provided. S, system shall be installed r rooms used by the occupants for the 1003.2.42 Basements. An automatic system shall be S a consuirptron o- alcoholic beverages and unseparated accessory installed in basements classified as Grasp E,Division I Occupan- ii asses w,ere the total area of such unseparated rooms and assembly cies. a o- 3 9�E33.c. 1998 CAU'P'3RNIA PERE CODE 10,33.4 1003.2.4.3 Stairs. An automat:c fire sprinkler system shall be rooms.Residential or quick-response standard sprinklers shall be mstalled it enclosed usable space below or over a stairway in -used in the dwelling grits and guest room portions of"hc buildlrg. Group E,Division 1 Occupancies. 1003.2.10 Sound stages and solid-ceiling sets and platforms.An, a is 14803.2.5 croup F Occupancies. automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in all permanent cc L sound stages and in all ira.terior solid-ceiling sets over 600 square 8 1003.2.5.1 Wozsdworking occupancies. An automatic fire feet(55.7 X21 in area and under plaijorir!s over 600 square feet c sprinkler system°s-ia:1 be nstalled it Group F woodworking occL- (55.7 rn2;in area which exceed 3 feet(974 mro in,weight. e L panc es ser 2,500 squire f (232.3 3 iz}i- area stat use equip- EXCEP 'IONS': 1. When treat detectors are installed beneath C Ment, -nach nery or appliances which generate finely divided solid ceiling sets over 6C0 square feet{55.7 m2);n area and under plat- C r cornbus6ble waste or which use firely divided combustible:nate- forms"when provided)over 600 square f et(55.7 m.2)in area which ex- A i i als_ teed 3 feet(914 lino)ire height. A L The detectors shall'be spaced 34 feet(4.144'min)on center or as 1€03.2.6 Group H Occu Sanefes. required by the manufacturer's iaistallation instructions. The detectors A shall be connected to an approved and listed central;props etary or C B 10€33.2.0.1 General, An automatic fire-extinguishing system remote station service or a local alarm_witch:vrll give an audible sig• C nal at a constantly attended location, Such.systems shah be installed in A a shall be installed in Group H,Divisions 1,2,3 and 7 Occupancies. accordance with Article 10. a 2. Sets with solid-ceilings over 600 sgaare;eet(55.7 are)in area de- C - 1003.2.6.2 Group H, Division 4 Occupancies. An automatic for: o l;; A signed to allow rice ceilings. e positioned to a.a w,for the operation C L fire-extrrgu si ng system,shall be installed in Group 1-1,Divis'on 4 of the automatic lire sprinkler system afterHiring has been completed A Occupancies having a foo~area of more .iron 3,s �square feet .for the day. E�7�ri ,. 1043.3 Sprinkler System Monitoring and Alarrtis. 103.2.6.3 Grouts H, Division S Occupancies. An aatoma:c 1003.3.1 Where required. All valves con rol.ng'he Water sup- � a fire-extinguishing system shall be installed throughout buildings ply for automatic sprinkler systems and water flow switches on all B contain—Ing Group 1-:,D vision 6 Occupancies.'file design of the sprinkler systems s-hal be electrically inonitored where-lie rum- sprinkier system shall not be less than that required under the ber of sprinklers are: a :wild:sig Code(see UBC Standard 9-1)far the occupancy hazard a classifcatiors as follows: 1. Twenty or:pore in Group I,Divisions 1.1 and 1.2 Occupan- B cies. O �� hundred p igr +.^�ffi�P3�Y P9$�A�id 2. $�ro.f'at1�:.fiCeor more all other accli,,ai'cf%S. dsma-ro�i a.ASs riaATIaN I N cGcs© wrens Opt wry az c ore:o 2 � ha ve monitoring and vat r water-flow lar ar t a signals � Service co c o s -c,..a y hazard two 2 r stroll be last potty diff .eii-and s roll be automatically ratrcaly rarsrn ted a a to an approved central station,remote station or :opt etary magi- a Storage rcr$v:t aouE dispensirg Ordinary Hazard s©gip 2 torula station as defined by UFC Standard 10-2 or,wren approved a Storage noon s with dispea.s#rig # Extra z Hazard fro p 2 by the building official with the coact--rence of the chief, shall � 9 comdor's Ordinary Hazud Group 21 sound an audible signal at a constantly attended location. n h-en tie design area of-,he seri_k!er system Consists of a Corridor Protected EXCEPTION.ION.Underground key or hub valves in roadway boxes a Rpby one row of sprinklers,the;:ax's ;: :number cf sprink ers that*reeds to be �:�v'ded sy>#e r nici,�zy or Nnb9sc us. i2y need ne bP sronitor€d. calculated is i3. a 1003.3.2 Alarms. An approved audible s nkler flow alarm. shall be provided an he exteriorof the b 1di;�,n an approved a 14003.2.7 Group€Occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system cation.An approved auricle sprinkler`:ow ala-tri to alert t:ie oc,a- B R shall be installed iia Group I Occupancies.In Group 1,Division 1.1 pan's shall be nrovi ed r the interior o the b iidang in a normaliy p and Group I,Division 2 Occuparcies,approved quick-response or occupied"location,Actuation of the alar sha_ be as set far h in residential sprinklers shall be ii:s.al ed througho;t-patient sleep- the Building Code. (See UBC Standard 9-1.) S ing areas. 1003.4 Permissible Sprinkler Omissions. Subject to the a - 8 EXCEPTION- ltr.'ails,Driscns and re`cr daatores,thein s s- t�p y p,ova f tie bu di official and with 3 lire concurrence of rile a :e nay e c y,p=ovieed a na a iy c�er?ted ma_ve 4s: .Eat ed aE s d a •g � - - chief,sprinklers slily be om t e it co°�:s or areas as follows: 3§ continuousy r e .cored oeat;on.Opening of the valve will causettie � piping spire }to e et.Sprinkler heads in such,systems s°.^.al#be 1. When sprinkles are considered undesira ee becarise 3f 3e ecqu peed witl,. €usibt e e_meats or the system shall be designed as nature of the contents o i.n roo-i s or areas which are of noncom- � a required for deluge syste;;,s in elle Building Code(see UBC Stand- €ustrble constr7uctnoin wide who"s-ly roncombusr.Ne contents and Be e 'h p ors b � � which are stet exposed by other areas. SN:ar�lv�� shall rfoc e � a r.ited`t©rem:any~or merely because itis dip,of fie-res;st:ve R 1(0€33.2 g Group M Occupancies. An r rssrnatic spririk er sys- a °Pin„halbe insta led'n rooms classed as Group M Occupancies construction or contains electrical equipment � fir a r f S 2 n r » n e pli^ a � where the floor area exceeds 12,E sasaie.eel X11�4.$iia ,o:r, 2. Sprinklers sial: of,,es.,sta±le,.when �e application o`wa- a any floor or 24,4300 square feet 2229.5 rat} or. air floors or in ter os flame and water to tl?e ca itPnds xay cons-ft rte&sense aS i£e � Group M Occupancies more than t gree stories iii height.The area or fire hazard,as in the manufacture or storage o`quartities of a"u- � of mezzanines shall be included in determining the areas where mire;.m powder,calciau:n carbide,calcium phosphide metallic so- � s sn tiers are seaa'_sed. d;u.m and potassium,quickl?nae,magnes--um powder and sodiitra a peroxide. a a 14 3.2,9 Group R, Division 1 Occupancies> An aatornat" i B B spr ler system shall be installed throughout every apartment 3. Safe deposit or other vaults of -, Ye-res s ive co st_ac.noii, when lased for the storage of recordsfiles and otl er documents, house three or more stories n height or containing 16 or more , � :ei rwhen stored in metal cabinets. � dwd g units,every congregate resistories dence three or more stoes iii a N height or ttav,ng an occupant laid of 243 or more,and every hotel 4. Carrn;ttriicatiar equipment areas tinder the exclusive cc-1- three or more stories in hcight or containing 20 or more guest trot of a public con-i:r univation utility agency, provided: a 1-34 ................................._............. .............................................................................................................................................____. ........ ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ........ ......... ......... .......... ............. _....._ _ _ _ ......... ......... ......... ......... .... 19998 CAUFORMIA RRE CODE 1003. • 4 re u:pr:em areas are separated from the re strider any stage,on each side of the rear, of the auditorium and on each. a B of he building by ore-hour fi a-resistive occa:parcy side of the balcony. sopa ctivr; and Fire-res-start protection of risers and laterals of Class II stand- a 4.2 Such areas ar used exclusively for such equipme i;; piye systet�s is rot reqs leve. a and n 1004.5 Location of Class III standpipe Hose Co�trec 4.3 An approved autor:atic smoke-detection systen'.is in- tions. Class Ill standpipe systems snail have outlets located as re- a n s€al d in such areas and is supervised by an approved qui-red for Mass I standpipes in Section 1004.3 and shall `Nave a �y r Class II outlets as required.r_Sec_�on '004.4. � r central. rope a g or erote station service o. a Ictal R alarm wh-ch w .'give a audible signal at a constantly Misers and laterals of Class II stardpipe systems shall be pro- a attended:ocaor°;and tected as req:tired for Class I system& a 4.4 Oa leer approved`ire-protection equiprtem such as por- EXCEMONS- -.In buildings ecuippec dvitn an app ovee.auto- � table ire extinguishers ers or Mass Ii standpipes are in- n:atic sprinkc er system,risers anal laterals which are not located-,Mthin Stalled in such areas, a^enclosed stairway or presvur:zed enclosure:teed not be enclosed W;*hi f e-res ,:Ve constructkni. S. Other approved automiatic fire-extinguish-ing systems mayfor truss Il o ets on Class Il:systems neednot be pec- � 2 Laterals; o. _ �' � B be ins e ervto protect special hazards or occupa.nc es:n lieu of a.- a tonnatic sprinklers. d 1buildings where rro e an one Class standpipe is pro- vides the stats:pipes shall be mterconnecled a;the botto'n. SECTiON 1004—STANDPIPES 1004.1. Installation Requirements. SECTM 1005®BASEMENT MPE INLET pipe i„e inlets sialbe install-.d it the first floor of every €€lil�.I°I General. Standpipe systems shall �e installed it ' :_` a _ � accordance ilith the Buildirg Code and Sections 1004. store,ware-louse or factory having a basement when e %irev by a the Building`rode. See Appendix 13-D. � a Fire hose tit~eads used in coinect:or with fire-extirguisltin g syster:s shall beenadionall starsdard:dose thread or as approved. a SECTION 1006 PROTECTION OF COMMERUM. Th, location of to departtnert hose connections shall be ap- GOOFING OPE AMN proved. s In ba:ildirgs used for high-piled cornbu-stible storage,fire pro- 1006.1 Ventilating Hood and Duct Systems. A v rti ati=g a tec:on shall be iii accordance with Article 8I, hood arc act syste r shall be provided in accordance with tee Mechanical code for commercial-type food heat.-processing 1041.2 Standards. &ardpzpe systems shall comp„y with the equipment that produces grease laden vapors. 89 ui disig Code.(See UBC Standard 9-2.) 10OU Fire-extinguishing System. Va04.2 Required installations, Standpipe systems shall be pro IQ116,2,I Where reeluirezl, Approved automatic ire-extin- diced as set for 2i_,. able 1004-A. guisMng systems shall be provided for tide 'codon of comr'ser- �? pry„n B 1034.3 Location of Mass I Standpipe Hose Connec- tial-type cooking equipment. tior s. there Seal_be a Class I standpipe outlet Warhrection at ev- EXCEPTION- TIle req-_e3=3t for protection does not include ery floor-leve” landing of every required stairway above or below steam kettles and stm' rn tables or equip.nent which as used roes not grade and or each side of the wa.l Lv acent to the exit opening of a c_eate grease-:ager vapors. hoe zc-t e 4tit Lit.els at stairways shall be located within the exit 1006,2.2 Type of system. Fite syster,used for the protection of a enclosure o m the vase of prressunzed enclosures,within the ves- commercial-type Woo rig eclu Aire l: shall be either a system tib sle or ex,cror balcony,giving access to the stairway. is eq .i,.�ed fo~application wht:s suck �t..,.,ip r:he:?.or an,autora.,c ":re-ex- a Risers and iatera:s of Mass I standpipe systems of located tinguishtrg syster-.that is specifically designed` r 4•� p a pas S tt3S rt .v. -1rl a5 iW - a wait-`;lir an enclosed stairway or pessarzed enclosure shall be pro- tion. tected by a degree o;fire resistance edual to that required for vert;- Systems shall be installed in accordance with the Mechanical cal encl Wsllfes in the build' in which they are located. Code,the'r listing and the>�anufact�rer's:list:u Wtic t,£3ther sys- 'sf 33�de In hui: Ings eq°:peed w,.. .,arpraved ereo ratic tet ss shall be o an approved design and shalll be of one oft?e fo'•- sp<:n her system,risers and i Brats wl-icn are not located wet :s a-en- itiAtairg types: a' c osecs stairway or pressurizer e-closure Need not be enc:osedwithin fire-resistive construction. a. Automatic sprink er syster3. There shall be a2 leas:one outlet above the roof lire evi ertee 2. Dry-chemical exile guiseing systeir. roof has a slope of less than 4:.frits vertical it l%units eorszortal 3. Carboni dioxide extingaiis i rg system:. 133.3%s:open. 4. Wet- her;cal extinguishing system. a r buildings where more than orae st2ndipiwe is provided, the 1006.2.3 Extent oaf protection. st�..�1;pes s all e i aterconnected at the bottom. B I004.4 Location of Mass II Starttllzilze Hose Corgrseem 1045.2.3,1 Generul she a-utornatic fire-extinguishing sysrehr 8B tions. Mass N st rdpipe outlets shall be accessible and shall be used to protect vent_iati g hoops and ducts and cocking locatedc c appliances shall be installed'o include cookie surfaces,deep fat ocat so that of port-ions o th baa ding are within 30 feet(;144 8 _.,m;o. a rozz:e attached to fee:;3�8 48' rr ofhose. rarb :s, : fryers, griddles, upright brc.:ers, crotstege and .ops grins. p-ror c air shall also be provided for the enclosed pier urn S In Group A, Divisions I and 2.1 Occupanci s with occupant space withal the hood.above_titers and exeaa st ducts sei-vi?g th toads of more than 1,t3,W,outlets shati he located or each side of snood. t-35 x006.221 1996 CAUFORN1A HRR CODE 14€3 ,2.3.2 Carbon dioxide systems. When carbon dioxide sys- -usible links and automatic sprinkler heads shall be replaced at teas are sled,there sl ail be a rozzie at t",e top of the venillating :east anruaily, and other protection devices shall be serviced or duct.Additional nozzles that are syntrr ricaHy arranged to give replaced in accordance will",the manufacturer's instrt<ctions. w:zifor n distrib?rtion sl ai'_ be installed wits in vertical d totsX ? tE2�t _=as gide bulbs need not be replaced annually. exceeding 20 feet (6096 mm) and horizontal ducts exceeding 50 feet(l5 240 mrr:).Darn..ers shall be installed at eid",er',he top or SECTION 11347®FIRE ALA SYSTEMS the bottom of the duct and shall be arranged to operate automati- cally uD-on activation of the fire-exti sguis' irg systern_When the 1€1071 General. damper is;£:stalled at the top of the duct,the top nozzle shall be 14137.1.1 Applicability, Installation and niairiteriance of fide trupediately below the damper. Carbon dioxide a 5.or atic fire- alar:.systems siall be m accordance with Section :307. extinguishing sys emis shall be sr.f cie ntly sized t.,protect all haz- ards venting through a corn-non duct simu-nareously. 14137.1.2 Problematic systems and,systems out of service. See Section 1{;01.5.3. 14€36.2.4 Automatic power,fuel and ventilation shutoff'. 14137.2 Required Installations. €846.2.4.€ General, Automatic fare--extingu-.shing systems 11307.2.1 General. shall'oe interconnected to the fel or current supply for cooking ec-uimnert.The intercom ectica shall,be arranged to autormtical- 1007.2.1.1 When required. An approved manual,autocratic or ly shu off all cooking equipment and.eiectrical receptacles which marmal and automatic fire alarm system shall be provided in ac- are loca,..d under the food when the system is actuated, cordarce with Section 1007.2. Shutoff valves or swiltc es shall be of a type that require rianual 14137.2.1.2 Use of area separation walls to define separate operation_to reset. buildings. For the purposes of Section 1007, area separation 1006.1 4.2 Carbon €€icrxi£fe systems. cook- walls shall not defuse separate buildings. ing e s tp rent protected by a auton otic �a�o s dioxide extin- 10137.2.2 resrrla A Oce€rparacles, guishing system shall be arranged 'o shit off die ventilation 1007.2.2.1 General. droop A,Divisions 1,2 and 2.1 Occuvan- system upon activation. cies shall be provided with a martual fire alarm system its accord- 1€305.2.5 Special provisions for autocratic sprinkler sys- ance with Sections 1407.2.2. teras. Comrnercia%-`type cooking equipment protected ^y auto- EXCEt'UONS 1.Manual sire alarm boxes are not,equi.ed when matic s rinkler systems s:ail be supplied from a separate,readily an approved automatic fire-extinguishing system is installed waich accessible indicating-type cortro:valve that is identified, will itrtnediately activate the prerecorded a,a?ounce:re at upo-n at %low, Sn nklers used for the protection of fryers shall be listed for 2,Grob)A Occupancy portions of Gro_p d Occupancies are al- hat application and imtar:ed in accord-arse with their luting. lowed to have aaa-7ns as requited for the Group E 0=3pancy. 1006.2.6 ManBal sys?ern operation. A readily accessible See also Section 1007.2,12. manual activa6or devicc.tis_alled a,an approved location shall be 1007.2.2.2 Systems initiation in Group A€ ccupancies with an provided for dry chemical,wet chemical and carbon dioxide sys- occupancy load o€1.,000 or more. Activation of tine fire alarm.in teals.The activation device is allowed to be mechanically or ties- Group A®ccuparcies whir an occupancy load of 1,000 or furore trically operated. If electr=ical power is used,the system s",a l be s",al, immediately initiate an approved prerecorded message connected to a standby power system and a visual means shall be arsrsouncernent using an approved voice communication system in :;rovided to show that tb,-exti nguis urg system is energized.in- accordance with 1.11~0 Standard 10-2 brat is audible above the structions for operating the fire-extinguisl:irig system shawl be a rbiert noise:eve:of fl e occupancy, posted adjacent to mammal activation.devices. 7 3 ��s'C�€''€'�£;3�T:`d✓heti approved,the prerecorded annownceenen£is allowed to he manually deactivated for a period of time,not to exceeds 1046,2.7 Portable fire eNtinguishers. A sodium bicarbonate or three minutes,for the sole purpose of allowing a live voice announce- potassium bicarbonate dry-chemical-type portable fire extin- ane t Brom.an approved,eor:stantly attended station. gtsisher having aminimum rating of 40-B shall be installed wilhin 1007.2.2.3 Emergency ;sower. Noise communication systems 30 feet(9144 rim) of commercial food heat-processing equip- rnent,as measured along an un bstructed pail:of travel,in accord- ance wlth UFC Standard 10-I. 1007.2.3 Group B Occupancies. see Section 1007.2.12. 1006.2.8 Operations and maintenance, The ventilation sys- 1447.2.4 Group E Occupancies. ten,in coniec6on with hoods shallbe operated alt the required sate 1007.2.4.1 General. Group E Occupancies shall be provided of,air movennert, and classified grease filters shall be ars place with fire alarm systems in.: accordance with Section 1007.2.4. w",en equipment rider a kitchen grease hood is used. G_roup E,Divisions 1 Occupancies and Group E,Division 3 Occu-- If grease extractors are installed, they shall be operated when pansies having an occupant load of 50 or more shall be provided the commercial-type cooking equipment is t sed. wins ars approved manual fire alarm. system. When asam atic sprinkler systems or smoke detectors provided in accordance with. azoods,grease-removal devices,fans,ducts acid ether appurte- Senior. 1007.2.4.2 are installed,such systems or detectors shall be nano ....hall be cleared at iritervals necessary to prevent the accu- connected to the building fire alarm system,and the building fire m ation of grease.C-leanirgs sl all be recorded,ann records shall alarm systetr shall be bot",automatic and manual.see also Sec- state tl e extent,tis Re and date of cleaning. Such ecoids shad..be tion ,437.2.12. maintained on the prem-ises. Extinguishing systems sim' be serviced at least every six 111137.2.4.2 Smoke detectors. � months or alter activation ofhe system. Inspection shalt be by 1007.2.4.2.1. Increased travel distance. Smoke detectors shall a qualified. rdivid}uals, and a Certificate of Inspe.-non shall be be installed when required by t",e Building Code for increases ins forwarded to the chief apor,coirpletio^.. travel distance to exits.;See BC Section 107.3.) n ............................................................. ......................................................................................................................__.___.. - .... ......... .................... _............ ......... ......... ......... ......... ..................... ...... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ........ ................................. 1998 CAUFORMA RRE CODE 10017.1442 1€07.2.4.2.2 Travel through adjoining rooms. Smoke deter- EXCEPTIO ; to rnorrs eg:tipped with automatic cool closers tors shoo be installed when required by the Building Cade to allow having integral smoke a -ec n on.'?se roor.s cetime eg delecior � 3 the only:rears of egress front a room to be through adjoining or ay s bst lute forhe e r o:..smoke detecto,p.ov.Ceu Performs.ha B recuired a;er;ng unctions. a rs intervening rooms.(See UBC Section. 1007.3.) 1007.2.4.3 Exterior alarm-signaling,device. An alar signal- The following California section replaces tine corresponding model cots,sec- A ing device shall be mounted on the extenor of the building. Bions for applications specified by lawv for the 0,fce of the Stat,vire Marshai. A 1007.2.7.L2a Patient room smoke detecte rs. Smoke detectors C 1 7.2,5 Group F Occupancies. See Section 1007.2.12. � s:^afl be Installed:n patentrooms o`hos-oita s and A 1€307.2.6 Group H Occupancies, nursing homes. Actuation of s;ch deectors snail case a visual display on the corridor side ofthe room in which'he detector is 10€37.2,6.1 General. Group H Occupancies shall be provided located and dull cause an audible and visna'alarm at the respec- wits fere atartr.systems in accordance will':Section =037.2.5. See "Ne Purses station. also Section 113--07.2.12. NOTE[For SFIs^y; ip,ratit>n of the smoke detector shall not A L 10017.2.6.2 Organic coatings. Organic coating manufacturing include any alarm verification feature. c Lases shall be provided with a manual fire alar system. See EXCEPTION: In roorrsa euuipped wiid. automaic door closes kaving'Mtegras'srroPke defectors 3 �i e roan side,?lie niegrai de-ecto- Articie 5C. may substitute for the room.sm.oke detector,provided it pertorzms the 1€07.2,x5.3 Group H,Division 6 Occupancies. Group h,Divi- required aiertsng functions. sion x Occupancies shall be provided with a manual fire alarm sys- tem_. See Article 51. 1007.2.7,1.3 Existing Group I Occupaancieu. In projects?-egtjr- A ing C3SHPD approval„facilities rata,equipped with an auto"nada C 1007.2.6.4 Rooms used for storage,dispensing,use and faara- nl r A sphrinkler system. roughou shall be equipped with an autorr.�tic C €Hing of hazardous materials. When required by Article 80, fare alarm system.which responds to taae products 0J-'comhUstion c rooms or areas used `or storage,dispensing, -use or handling o. R :ether ttaa;a heat. , highly toxic compressed gases liquid and solid oxidizers, and A Mass 11 111 or la F organic peroxides shall be provided>i with an EXCEPTIONt Hear defectors nay be used in closets, an usable C space underfloor areas,storage rvorrs,bathrooms,k acorns,layndry system, C automat,-, smoke-d etectW. . r C y rooms and rooms 47j SlmilaY�!S,. H 1€x'7.2,7 Group 1 Occupancies. 1007.2.7.2 Division 3 Occupancies. 1007.2.7.1 Divisions 1,1,1.2 and 2 Occupancies. 1007.2.7.2.1 General. Group 1,lyivision 3 Occupancies shall-be p:ovided with a r onlaid and a for otic#i.e ala" l syster_ 3_rstailed 1€307.2,7.1..1 System requirements.Group 3,Divisions 1..1, 1.2 for alerting staff In accordance with:Sectsol I007,2.7,2.7,2.7,2.See also and 2 Occupancies shalt be provided wits:an approved manual and Section 1007.2.12, automatic fire alarm system in accordance with Section EXCE+ee'7701VJFor SF141r feat detectors may be used in closets, A 1007.2.7.1. See also Section 1007.2.12. unusable space under floor areas, storage morns, bathrooms, arta A 3"n Group 1, division 1.1 Occupan6es,audible devices placed in rooms cf similar nse. C L LR patient areas shall be only chimes or similar-sourding devices�or 1007.2.7.2.2 �ystem init.a°sant �atuation of aat to vatic alerting staff. g g y f s fire-extinguishing system,a anua. .ire alarm box or a fire etec- �, c for shaft imildate an approved fire ala s:gna whic i automatical= 1:998 CA €FORW A RRE COBE 1007x2.i>2.6 Manitm irg. The fire alarm systern shall be m oili- to any other fire alarm device, elect ricaily sur iervised or provided .drew by an approved central,proprietary or remote station service with emergency power c or by t rs-miss:ova of a Inca:alar-;winch will give audible at..:,v- s al signals at an approved corstandy attended location. 10071.9.1.2 Manual fire alarm boxes. Manual fire a ar i 1007.18 Group M Occupancies. See Section 10£37.2.12. boxes are rot required for interior corridors having stoke detec- tors.as spec.f ed in Section 100TI9.1.1 1007.2.9 Group R Occupancies. 1007.2.9.€.3 Smoke detectors. Smoke detectors shall be 1007.2.9.1 New Group R Occupancies. provided in al;cormnon areas and:rterior c© ridors serving as a required:veal s of egress for an occupant load of:0 or more. 10071.9.1.1 General. Group R�'scc�parcies shall be provided C with fire alarm systems,accordance with Section 1007.2.9 and C Chapter 35 of the Building Crude. Group R, DMsion 1 The following Caiifornia section replaces the corresponding;yodel cone sec- A Occupancies shall be provided with a manual and automatic Ire tion for apn,P,icaXions specified by law for the PffEce of the State Fire Marshal. CA alarm system ir;apa-n a n'gouges three or more stories it height 1007.2.9,1.3,a [For SF'M, Smoke detectors. ,Stroke detectors A L o:containing i ,5 or more dwelling n ts,in hotels three or more shall be provided in all common areas and interior corridors of a stories i. n s gn;,or containing 20 or-niore guest room s,and in car Group�,Division 1 and 2.i occupancies. A gregatA residences three or more stories in height or havirg art c occupant toad of 23©2 t?ore. dee Seto Section i(}G7.2.i 2. EXCEPTION. Interior corridors v,,f"Group R,Division 1 oecus�a�¢- C L cies serving an occupant load of 10 or less. A EXCEPTIONS- i. fa m;~uai ire alar n system reed not bepro- vie-ed in buildings no,over iwo s'tog'ies irt height Wv ata at;individue dwelling units and contiguous attic and crew:spaces are sepa-aced 1007.2.9.1.4 Heat detectors. meat detectors sha", be provided €ro^t tact:othe-and public or ce:::mon areas by at;east ane-hour:ire- ;n common areas such as recreational rooms, laundry rood s, resistive occupancy sepat-ations and each individual dwd�.31'ag unit or f;Lmace rooms,and s`milar areas-ir accordance with Ifior SFd j the C goes:coon has an exit direct--y to a public way,exit cour,or yard. f e d r r A CaPi ovinia Electrical Code��Standard l0-2. 2. R separate`ire alar-m-,system need not be provided in.bui.dings which ale protected thraughout by an approved supervised fire sp�-n- kler systettti confornirg with the Building Code acid having a.ocal The following California section replaces the eorrespvndirgr model code sec- C C sale n to notify all Occupants.(For SFMI Occupant notffcation sbu.il tior far applications specified by law for the Officeof:he state Fire marshai. � C resu't from actuation of any fion,of water or the operation of any A g 07e2.5.1.4a Heat defectors. heat detectors s la:_be provided A manual,station.At least one„-.ar✓ -station shall be installed at a Boca- Ii3A A tion approved by rhe authority having jurisdiction..All initiating and in,- in all co-armor' areas such as recreati.otial rooms, laundry rooms, A i A dicating devices shat[be electrically s:apery€sed. furnace r0oms,and s;mi areas ffos SF j of Group R,Divisions C A The alarm signal small be a distinctive sound--which is not used �and 2.� Occupancies it accordance with ffor S�P�J Chapter�� c C r of the Cal�ornia Building Code. � A for any other purpose other than the fire alarm.Alarm-signaling A devices shall produce a sound that exceeds the prevailing equinasonowamm - lent sound level in the room or space by 15 decibels minirnunt, or - � '' , , 1007.19.1.S�.3.,� Visual signaling devices. Guest roo;�i for persons exceeds an rnaxbnum sound level with a diaration of,,0 seconds 2a � A with heai.rg r rpaLa t�e Sts s Salt be p cv c d a f vas ble and Snail C minimal<�,-r by 5 decibels nurimurn, w ' hichever s louder Sound a L A ble alarm ind cattrig appliances, activated by both the L C levels for alarru signals sholl be 120 decibels maximum. smoke detector and tl:e building lire a.ar r system. a a 1007.2.9.L6 Single-station smoke detectors. Approved The.t`o,Jlowing ill Torr a se r#on replaces the corresponding ancdet code,roc- single-station s3 oke d etectors shall be rsta:led in dwe"ing vi.its, a rdon,fol appucatiors specified by law for the vf`ice of the State Fire arshal, congregate residences and Intel or ledging bouse guest rooms for c L A 1'007.19.1.1a [For SFM Group R, Division, 2.1 Occupean- g J p Occupancies �A 1. C t Sp?>dJ and in sleeping rooms o,'Grow R,Divis¢on 2 Occu a,ries a r. C t ,r in accordance with the Building Code, � A cies. Group .Division 2.1 Occupancies shall be provided with a g A , nal and automatic fire alarm system ih accordance with Sec Single-station smoke detectors sra11 not be connected to a fire A dors 100x7.2.9 and Chapter 35 c�the Building Code. alarm system,See also Section 1007.2.9.1.5. y A EXCEPTION. Buildings housing nonambulatary clients on the EXCEPTION- Connection Of such detectors, for annunciation A ,first story only,and which are procectecl in by the fv lowing. Only. A t Ar.apprUved nd supers ped uirraatic sprinkler systema,as spe- 1007.2.9.2 Existing Group R Occupancies. A c¢fted t Chgpter 35 f thG e Building ude,which upon activation will A 'rWate:he fire alarm system to oto'y all a- upon is. 1007.2.9.2.1 Genes# Existing Group R C?cc rpancaes not manuallire alarm cyst.in in accordance with this section and a_ready provided with single-station smoke Bete-efors slaallbe prc- r C Chapter 35 of the Building Code. vided with approved single-stat.on smoke detectors.:astallat' A 007.2.9,1'lb [For SF.M, Group R, Division 2.2 Occtapzan- shall be ,:s accordance with Section 1�X7.2.9.2. AGroup r�, Division 2.2 Occupancies shall be provided with 1007,.2.91.2 Installation. Approved single-station smoke de- cies, C an approved manual fare alarm sysierr in accordance with Section tectors shall be installed it existing dwelling r.:r_ts,congregate res- C 1007.2.9 and Chapter 35 of the Building Code. ider.ces,and hotel and lodging house guest root s. LC .t007.Z9.1.1c [For SFMI Group R, Division 2.1.1 and.2.2.1 1007.2.9.2.3 Power source. In Gran R Occupancies, Single- t. A Occrxp ageies. In addition to smoke detectors required by Section station smoke detectors shall be either battery o'pe.ate or-nay Ls,_,07.2.9',.6, Group R. Division 2.1.1 and 2.2.1 Occupancies receive their primary power from tl, adding wiring provided L c shall be provided wirl, one manual pull station at a location that tach wining is served from;a comme_cial SOL—ce.Whert power A approved by the authority having jurisdiction. Such pull station is provided by the building wiring,the wiring shall be permanent actuate a distinctive faro alarm:signal which shall be audible and without a disconnecting switch other than:those ret area for A throughout the facility. These devices meed rot be interconnected overcur€'ent protection. ......................................... ............................................................................................... . ..................................................................................................................................... . 1998 CAUFORMA RRE CODE '007Z9.2.4 lft137.19.2.4 Locations within existing Group R €3ccirpan- 3, At each connections to a vertical duict or riser senr'ng two or cies. In dwelling units,detectors shall be mounted or.the ceil'ng Ettore stones from a return-air duct or plenum of an air-condition- or wall at a point,centrally located irr the comdor or area giving isg system:. In Group R, Division 1 Occupancies, an approved B access to each separate sleeping area.Where sleeping rooms are smoke detector is allowed „be=.ase:in each reairn-air rise_c=y- a on an upperleve, she detector shall be placed at the:.ester o t're irag not more.l•zn 5,000 cubed..;et per .cute t2360 Z,is,and sWrv- B ce?_i.ng direc£_y move the stairway. Detectors shall atso be isrg not more than 10 air-inlet openings;and 8 installed in tate base-nn nt of dwe—lin units having a stairway a g y 4. For Groun Division; I Occupancies,:n all interior Corr]- which opens from the basement into the dwelling. dors serving as a means of egress for an;occupant load of s or B In Hotel, lodging houase and congregate -esidence sleeping snore. B roosts, d Lectors sldal. be ;located on: the ce;ing or wall of each 1007.2.12.2.3 Emergency voice alar _signaling system, The � sleeping room. operation of any automatic fire detector,sprinkler or water-flow � 1007.2.0 Group S Occupancies. See Section 1007.2.12, device shall automatically wand as alert tore followed by voice instructions giving appropriate information and directions on a Be 1€07.2.11 Group U Occapancles, No requirements. general or selective basis to the following termma'areas: €€1117.2812 Special arses and conditions. 1. Elevators, B 1007.2.121 Amusementis-aildirigs. 2. Elevator lobbies, 3. Corridors, 1007.2.12.1.1 General. An approves. smoke-detection systers 4. Exit stairways, e shall be provided in arnuseme<t buildings in accordance with Sec- fion Sec- tion1007.2.11 . 5. Rooms and tenant spaces exceeding 1,003 square fret B EXCEMON. h, area rs c (93 Erb)it a ea, a S W�?ere �'�%73e�s� �43EEG e30 W4�e cause "» a smoke-detection system to al&m%an approved alternafc type of auto- 5. Dwelling units m apartment houses, 3 at.c detector oral xsiai 7. -€otel guest rooms or suites,and B B 1007.2.12,1.2 Alarm system. Activation of a.y single smoke 3. Areas of refuge.(As defined in the Building Code) � detector, the autoraa_c sprinkler systesr or other Wa orrmtic fire- A manual override for emergency voice coh:r:-unica."„r shall detection revise shall;mmediately sourd an a ar-r the building bep roe ded for all paging zones. a at a constantly supervised location from which the manual opera- B tion o systems noted ars Sections 1,007.2.12.1.3 vats b„initiated. .the emergency voice ala_iu s gmaling syster sinal'be designed a and installed in accordance with the Building Code and UFC � 1057.2.12.1.3 System response. The activation of two or:more Standard 10-2. smoke detectors, single smoke cis detector monitored by as ala-s310€17.2.12.2.4 Fire department con munication system. A verificatr„n zone, the aritorma W spo ink r system or other ap_ � two-Wayfire department communication system shall proved. a..e_det ken device shall automatically: approvesBbe provided for fire u department Use z shall operate between arae B 1. Stop cors usirg sounds and other visual effects, central control stations and elevators,elevator lobbies,emergency a 2. Activate approved directional exit rnarking, and and standby power rooms and at entries into enclosed stairways. a 3. Cause illumination of the means of egress with light of riot 10€17.2.12.3 Buildings with atriums, Actuation of art at 'Um less than 1 footcandle(10.8'x)at the walking surface. smoke-control system required by the Building Code shall initiate an audible fire alarm signal in designated portions of:lee building. 1007.2,12.1,4 Public address systemi. The public ave-ens syn- 1€107.2.12.4 igh-piled caarbustible storage wises. `M=n Lenge is also a lowed to serve as an alarm. required by Article g1,high-piled roimbustible storage:uses shall 10€11.2.1.2.2 High-rise buildings. be provided with an automatic_re-detection system. 5 10€17,112.2.1 General.Group B office buildings and Group R, 10€17.2.12,5 Special egr�ss_eorrt<ol devices. Whe special D vision €3cc t an :e5 each having floors-used for human occu- egress-control devices are nistalled or ext doors, an a tomatrc $ pa tCy located more than 7g fee.(22 800 rs a� above Lite lowest s soke detection spite a sl a 1 i ista<ied t i.o ig sot t ,.,e bi;sld- � E level of fire department vehicle access,small be provided with a1 mg.(See Uk Sectio?. 10093.3.;.I O.) � aauw matic fire alarms system art:a co.-mmuriicatioh system ni ac- .s m Y l 1007',2.12. Corridors 1<i office fuses. e�Il^cr 1-eatu-e.� by -mom rcrdance With Sections 1fr07,2.112. Building Code for corridors in lieu of onshou__ ch_A�o_ ctang:rt c- a 10fl7.2.12.2.2 Automatic fire alarm system. Smoke detectors Bo s,smoke detectors shall be'.stzlled wi£hi?office corridors ir. a a accordance with their listing.The actuation of any detector snail a a shall be provided in accordance with Section 1'007.2.12.2.2. B activate alarms audible in all areas served by the corridor. (See 8 B Sn.oke detecto sisal:be connected to an automatic fire ala,n sys_ 8 a UDC Section IGC4.3.4.3,Exception 4.) a $ tem. The actuation of any detector required by Section 007.112.2.2 sl al operate t e emergency voice alarm-signaling 1€07.2.12.7 Aerosol storage uses When rewired by Article syste~s and it a. tees into operatic a a'equipment necessary to 88,aerosol storage rooms acid genie a. „arpose warehouses vrn- prevent the reci:ca'ation of smoke. Smoke detectors shalt be tairing aerosols shall be provided with an approved rnanual a ar located as follows., system. In every mechanical equipment, elect riczl, transfc me-, 1007.2.12.8 Smoke control systems. Are approved aritorna:c Telepl c se vqu pts e ova or machine or similar rooms, and in smoke-detection systems shall be provided where required by ^the elevator lobbies Eleva or lobby detectors Shall be connected to ars Building Code for automat_ c ontro'_.of a sm e-control system. � alarm verification zone or be listed as a releasing device, (See€JEC Section 905.9.) 1 In the ma;r retui:•r_air and exha}us air plenum of each air- 1€1£37.2.12.9 Lumber,plywood and veneer ri illse,s>umber,ply- conditioning system.Such to ors shall be lowed in z service- wood and veneer mills shall be provided wits,a.rnanual Ire alarm a able area downstream of.he ratst duct inlet; system,.See Section 3€304.5.2. 1938 CAS#FORMA FIRE CODE R 1007.2.13 [For SFMI Group C Occupancies. Every building 1€07,3.3.2 Control units, annunciator panels and access A and structure used or intended for sleeping purposes shalt be pro- keys. The alarm control unit, rewrote arnuncia-or panel and ac- c vided with an automatic smoke-detector systema. cess keys to lowed fire alarm eciuipmert shall be installed and A A EXCEPTION,Buildings and struciures in existence and in opera- maintained it an approved location. Ccion ,tor to,on�a>y 1t,� s3. 1€07.3.3.3 Alarm initiation and signal. u A 1007,2.14 [For.SFM,Automadesm oke detection system,,egress C 1007.3.3.3.1 General. Where actuated, fire alarm-initiating de- control devices. Smoke detectors shall be installed in accordance V=s shall activate an alarm signal Which is aw ibae througliout A -with this section renter±requ=.'red four use with special egress-control the building or it designated portions of t ie building when ap- X devices. C proved, A1007.2.14.1 [For S<�'Iv11<n other than Group I Occupancies,for EXCEPTION: Single-station detectors in dwelling units,rooms c single-story buildings smoke detectors shall be installed at ceil- used for steeping purposes:n 3 otel and ledging lionises,and pat en , R t t sleeping rooms in hospitals and iiuirs?•:i homes. ings throughout alb occupied areas anis' mechanica lelectrical p` g p g C spaces. For multiple-story buildings smoke detectors shall be 1007.3.3.3.2 Audible alarm signal. arse audible signal shall be A installed throughout all occupied areas and traecl?ranicallelectri the standard fire a arm evacuator. signal as described in FC C cal spaces for the story where special egress-control devices are Standard 10-2. A installed. Additional detectors are rewired on ad;acent stories EXCEPTION-This a ams.igral is not required for: A where occupants of those stories utilize the some exit egress. 1. Systesass using prerecorded o:live voice sessage a.naunce- C 1007.2.14.2 [For SF1,]For Group I Occupancies,smoke detec- memos. RZL tors shall be installed at ceilings throughout all occupied areas 2.Palen£and inmate areas of Group:occupancies. Rand mechanicallelectrical spaces o✓t'smoke-compartments-where 10€3F.3.3.3.3 Audibility. The alarn,signal shall be a distinctive specia%egress-control devices are installed.Additional detectors sou d which is not use:for any outer E-impose other than the fire are required it adjacent srnake-cor,�par naerts rv9aere oa caaparts of alarm, Alam,-signal;ng devices stall produce a sound that R those compartments utilize the sane exit egress. exceeds'he prevailing ecuivalert sound:ever in the room or space by 15 decibels minimum,or exceeds any maximum sound leve: 10073 General System Design and Installation Require- with a duration of 30 seconds minimum by 5 decibels mimmun., ents. whomever is louder. Sound levels for alarm,signals skill be 120 1007.3.1. Design standards, Fire alarn systems,autocratic fare decibels maximum. detectors, emergency voice alarm communication systems and 1€07.3.3.3.4 Visual alarms. Alarm systems shall include both a0 rot,catior devices shall be designed,Jnsta.led and mair:tained it audit e and visual alarms.Alan,-devices shall be located it hotel a accordance with UFC Standard 10-2 and ogler nationally recog- ,guest rooms as required by tie Blinding Code(see UBC Section S nized standards. 1135.4.5); accessible public- and common-rase areas, including 8 toile: rooms and bathing facilities; hallways; and €obbics. (See a Council of American Building Officials/American National C The following Calif ori is section replaces the correspcasuang model code sec- Standards institute Standard A117.1-1992, Section 4-26.2, for a I tion,for gpohcations specif ed by law for the Office of the Slate Fire Mlarshal. additional information about visual signals.) B .1007.3.1a Design standards. Fire alarm!systems,automatic fire 1007.3.3.4 Connections to other systerr£s. A fire ala_m syster:i detectors, emergency voice alarm cornmunication systems and. shall not be used for any purpose other than fire warring unless roll:Gabor devices sial'be designed,installed and maintaimed it approved[for SFMI by the authority having jurisdiction. � L C accordance with `or S�'rla 1 the appropriate standards of Chapter A 35 s0"t're Building Code and of the California,electrical Code. 1007.3.3.5 Supervision. Means ofinterconnecting equipment, devices and appliances shall be supervised for the integrity of the interconnecting conductors or equ valent, as set forth in UFC c 10€17.3.2 Equipment. Systems and components shall be ,for Standard 10-2. C SFIWel California State Fire Marshal listed and approved for the 1QQ7.3.3.6 Monitoring.pt rpose for which they are installed. 14007.3.3.6.1 General. `eller required by the chief, fire alarm 1fs€b7.3.3 System,,.layout and operation. systems shall be,,monitored by an approved central:,proprietU-y or 1.€167.33.1 Manual fire alarm,,boxes. When a manual fire alas,, remote station service or a local alarm which gives audible and system is reuuired,,hands:five alarm boxes shall by distributed visual signals at a constan ly attended location. throughout so that they are readily accessible,unobstructed,and 1007.3.3.6.2 Automatic telephone dialing devices. Asitoznaft are located in'€e normal paui of exit travel from the area and as telephone dialing devices used to trarsznit an emergency alarm follows: shall not be connected to any fire department telephone number 1. At every exit:rota:every level. unless approved. 2. Additional fire alarm boxes shall be located so that travel 1007.117 Annunciation. Fire alarm systems shall be divided distance to the,nearest box does not exceed 200 fee:(60 960 tem), into alarm zoites when required by the chief.When two or more alarm zoites are required,visible annunciation shall be provided in Wher fire alarim systems are not monitored, an approved per- an approved location. manent sign that reads LOCAL ALARIM ONLY--CALL FIRE DEKA:iMENT shall be installed ad acent to each mammal fire ala-m box. The following California section replaces the corresponding model code sec- C tint. tfe C EXCEPTION- Separate signs need not be provided when ,for applications specified by lute fr>r,rhe tljjace of State f are Afars hat.t're A ma_ufac' dr as pe...anentiy provided this inform a non on the 1307.3.5>7a Annunciation, Fire alarm systems shall be dividede A nza..,aal fl,ne alar-it box. into antrm zones with required by the(f©r.SFAf1 authority having i� 1-40 1998 CAUFORWIA FIRE CODE 41007I 3.3.79-1007.3.43 TABLE 1034-A L A jurisdiction.When two or more alarm zones are required.,visible 1007.3.3.7.1 Remote psaneL Remote annunciator panels shall C L zr unciatiort shall be provided'n a.oration approved by the chJer meet the requirements of Vection 1007.3.3.7,-and shall be electri- C t C t or,SFM]to assist in determining the fire location. The annunci- rally supervised when required by the authority having jurisdic- A L C anon of all zones and device identification shall be on electrically tion. c L C supervised initiation circuits to the anain f€re alarm control panel. c Alarm.,supervisory and trouble signals shall be annunciated in the ,rain control,panel by paeans of an audible signal and a visual dis- 1007,304 Acceptance test and certification. L c play.Such annunciation shall indicate the building,floor zone or C other designated area from which the alarm,or trouble signal or ig- 1007.3.4.1 Acceptance testJpo completion of the i astaia- tion, a satisfactory test of the en:Lre system shall be grade i::11:e C ?nate. -Visible annunciation shall be provided in a location �, , r ,, A approved by the chief. For the purposes of annunciation, zoning presence�:itis chief.elf f�-ctiors o.the assts r or alterai_o t s:~aa, L C A shall be in accordance with the following.. be tested, c 1. When thefre-protective signalling system serves more than x€3€3703,4.2 k�eatlficatifa�> bbd, perm:tree snail provide wziite t A one building, each building shall be considered as a separate certification to the chief;:cat the system has been installed it ac- A zone. cordarzce with the approved plars and specifications. A C 2. Each floor of a building shall be considered as a separate — zone. The following California section replaces the corresponding model code sec- A A j. Each section offloor of a building that is separated by area tion.for applications specified by law for the t3,tlice of the State Fire l arshal. C A separation wells or by horizontal exits shall be considered as a 1007,3.4.2a Cee t cation, The permittee shall prov:.v? ?`for A L A separate zone. .SFMJ the l FPA r'ertifacation ofCompliance to the chief dial the A L C 4. Annunciation shall be further divided into zones where system has beet:installed its accordance with the approved plans A deemed necessary by the authority having jurisdiction. and specifications. C5.Identt tration of the type of alarm, initiating devices such as A manual, automatic, sprinkler ;vater'low, sprinkler supervisory 1007.3.4.3 Instructions. Weer,require,,'by the chief,operating, y C switches, etc.,shall be separately indicated on electrically super- testing and~r:airtena ice:nstn ct.ons and"as-built"drawings and C wised imitating circuits to the main fee alarm control sanit, ec."liprrert specifications shall be provided at an approved loca- C EXCEPTION.In Grou7l?,Division a Occ+opancies. tion. TABLE 1004-A TANDMPE REQUIRED SYSTEMS � OCCUPANCY g NONSPRNK'F,-RED SULDINGI E SPRNKURED BMW4G2,3 x 304.6 for ear: j E x 0.0929 15rM2 S.anappe U.288 HU80 6ssr9 or; E �f el, cubo 4080 Raq.-4rament ; Occupandes exceeding€50 ft.in height and more than one sto y 3 IIIes E I 3 No (2.Occupancies 4 stories or-no_e but less than i50 fl,.in jI and it 1 i i € No height,except Croup R,Division 36 (or III)_ Yes ?.Group A Occupancies with occupant load exceeding 3 ff �� II Yes � 20To requirement No 4.Croup A,Division 2.?Occup-ricies over 5,000 square i -^-e,in- area used"or exhib io? Il � Yes � :€ 3 Yes � Groups I;F; s,Pad;F Divssaon I Occupancies Tess 3 ^a~.4 eta les height h,,;greater than 20,00-1,square i 114 � Yes i No requirement No Leet ger floor6 i 5 Mages more thar 1,000 square feet in bra a II No €Ii i No „rept as oiherwis.,spe i5ed,,.Item 4 of this table,Class.€smndpipes need not be provided i;:base.irents yeving al automatic fire-extinguishing system, t aro g.. a 2The standpipe system-may he cornb;ned with the automatic sprinkler system. 'dor lora of otherwise sprinkleree.build? gs which are not protected by automatic sprinklers snail,have Class Il standpipes installed as required for the unsp:ire_ a kkred portions. 4i open structures w:ere Class it standpipes tray he damaged by freezing,the build'"19 official,may a:::horize the use of Crass 1 standpipes which are located?as � required for class iE standpipes. nose s required for cuss it standpipes only. 6—,or the purposes of this tab,e,occupied roofs of parking st 4ctafes shag;he considered an ad ;tiontai story.In pa;'Idng structures,a tier is a story. � 7Class to standpipes need not be provided in assembly areas used sol;iy for worship. � ?�0,t 14C-8 CAUFORNHA MR—=COOT (This Page infew;0'raliv left blank.) ............................... ............................................................. ................................................................................................... .................................................................................................... ......................... 9598 CAUF RNMA RRE CODE llgt ARTICLE 11 —GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUMNS SECTION I101 —GENERAL 11€12.3.3 Material retrEctions. Open burning of rubbish con- taining paper products is prolirbitesl. 1101.1 Scope. General safety precautions shalt be in accordance with rt_ ' e 11. See arso Appendices 11-A, I C, II-D, ISI-F� 1102.3.4 Time $�� atmospheric restrictions. Open burning and !- shall only be perforinsed when t.tne and a osphenc conditions comply with t`,^e €nlits set Iort�h in tie open-burning Permit. 1I�1s2 l�efinitior�s. dor definitions of BONFIRE,�f��E- - 1102.3e5 1.t�sa'�on. Open burning earl na be conducted'within SIS T.A N'l -MATERIAL, OPEN BURNING, R CREA'1710 A r 1, c � . P ; g s.a , . FIRE,RUBBISH and SMO--C-NG I�f�'I'BIIY.4L,see Abele 2. 50 feet 15 24,E rant'of any structrare o other corr:bustible n�atteri- al. Conditions which could cause the gird °o spread to within 1101.3 Permits and Planes. Permits are required to conduct 50 feet(15 240 min',of a strucwre shall be eritrinated prior to igri- open b-urning,stare tires outdoors,store coribustiNe materiae,op- tion. crate a parade float and operate a commercial rubbisli-hand ng EXCEPTION: Clearance from st.f:ct.:res and other eo_bLstib'e operation as set forth it Section, 105,Per nits o.1,t.2,c.6,p.1 and materia:is allowed to be redo ed as follows: c. ,res ectively. 1. Not less that: 15 feet(4572 r-rn)when bua-.,ng is dandac°ed it an approved bi.,ming appliance. A plan showing location and dimensions of tire storage areas, � z Q 2. :�Ias.cess Cha~�25 feet(723 r` )when,he f;.e s:7 s fee,, 1, .4 {e plies, buildings, aisles and access mads shari be stabrritted mitt)or less in dsarneter and 2 feet(610;;nm)or less i*>e-g�. with applications far tine storage Ue.r^its. 1102.3>6 Fire-extinguishing equipment. A garden hose con- nected to a water supply or other approved fire-extinguishing SECTION 1132—MCMERATORS,OPEN BURMNG equipment shall be readily available for:Ise at open-burring sites. AND CWAMERaAL BARBECUE PITS 1102.3.7 Attendance. Burring material shall be constantly 11112x1 General. Incinerators, Open bxar lin and commercial tectal attended by a person owledgeable in the use of the g fire-extinguishing equipment required by Suction 1132.3.65 and barbecue kits shall be in accordance with Section 1102. am`iar Wall the Perini*limitations which restrict open burning. 1102.2 An attendant shall supervise theburninv-naterial until the fire has beer.extinguished. 1102n2.1. General. =ree-star d rig noncoa:nierciar incinerators 11132 3.8 Discontinuance. The chief is author,zed,to reourre Croat not connected to buildings shall be it accordance with Section open burningbe im a e�tate discontrnt n if l e chief d torr tees 1L2.2. re.rerators scall be i r accordance with other governing that stroke e fissions are afersive to occ apo Cts of surrounding agencies reguiatirg emissions. For other requirernems and for other types OF incinerators, sed the Building and Mechanical property o if uie open brine, g is determined by the chief to :codes. constitute a l azardous condition. 11012.2 Construction, Free-standing incinerators shall be1102.4 Recreational Fires. constructed of concrete or masonry and shall have a completely 1.1.1314.1 General. -Recreational fires shall be in accordance enclosed ccmbustior chambern incinerators shall be equibped with Sectio: 1102.4. with a permanently attached spars arrester. The spade arrester 11132,4.2 Location. Recreational fires shall not, be conducted shad be constructed of iron,heavy wire rnesh or other nonconnb zs- within 25 feet(7623 ism)of a structure or combustible inaterial trine rrateraal w5th openr sgs not larger Cryan 'p2 rrrcin(12.r mm?. anless contained in a barbec=ue pit,Conditions which could cause a .ire to s-,read to within 25 feet,7620 tarn)of a structure shall be 11&12„2,3 Location. Free-standing incinerators shall not he eliminated prior to ignition. ::ace;:d within 13 feet(3048 i in)of cornbustible avails,roofs or other combustible:ratei:aly but:ding openings;or property lines. 1102.4.3 Fire-extingnishing equipment. Buckets,shovers,gar- Incinerators s%rall not be located within 5 feet ;1524 i snt) of den hoses or a lire extinguisher with a rt inin:un:4-.A rating shall be norcoinb:stible Nuildings or strictures.Chirnney stacks shall'-r be readily available for use at recreational fires, constructed€r_accordance with the Building Code. 1102.4.4 Attendance. Recreational fires shall be cors ar lv at- terided by a person knowledgeable in die use of the fire-extin- 1102.2,4 Maintenance. Incinerators shall be maintained in good condition at all times. gu �� equipment required by Section I3132.4.3. !sr attendant si;g shall surervise a rec-eat onal, fire unci?such fire has been extin- 11 2.2.5 Discontinuance. TIM chief is authorized to require in- g}uished. cirferator use to be i rrnediately disco tri*ley if the criiei deter 11{12.4.5 Discontinuance. The chief is authorized to require that mines that smoke emissions are offensive to occupants of recreauoral sires be intredia.ery discontintied if such fire's are de- surrounding property or if the rise of the incinerator is de:ennined ' ,11 ed by the e chief to constitute a hazardous condition. by t re chief to constitute a hazardous condition. 1102.5 Commercial Barbecue fits. 11€12.3 open Burning. 1102.5.1 Indoor locations. Barbecue bits;used for co-rme_rc;al 11112.3.1 General. Opens Morning shall be conducted in accord- cooking operations in buildings shall be constricted as coil~?er- aiice wide Section?i 132.3.Open burning shall also be conducted as cial fool heat-processing equips en:in accordance with the?vre- req=aired by other governing agencies regulating emissions. charical Code. See also Section 1336. EXCEt":iON. Recreational fres ssall be in accordance with Sec- 11.112.5>2 Outdoor locations. :ion, 1102.4. 1102.5.2.1 Construction. Barbecue pits it ortdoor locations 1102.3.2 Notification. friar to coirnnenceirert of open burr- shad be constructed of concrete or approved noncombustible Iiia- i g,the fare department shall be notified. :eria€s. #-4l 1998 CAS€FOHMA FIRE CODE 1.102.552.2 Location. Barbecue pits outside of buildings shat 2. Mr covered metal or metal-lined receptacles or blurs,or not be located within 10 feet(3048-nm)of combustible walls or 3. Completely baled and stacked it an orderly n%anner it,at,ap- roofs or other comb;rstibie material. proved`location. 1102.5.2.3 Portable fire extinguishers. portable fire extin- 111812.4 Combustible ustible vegetations. Cul or uncut weeds, grass, guishers shall be provided for comr.orcial barbecue pits in vines and other vegetations shall be removed when determined by accordance with UFC Standard 10-1. rhe chief to be a fire hazard.When the chief determines that total removal of growth is imprancat due to size or env%rc s Tressle%:`ac- ECTM 1103—COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS tors, approved fuel lbreaks shall be established.Designated areas shall, be cleared cf combustible vegetation to establish the Reel 1103.1 General. Storage, accu:,u€ation, use and handling obreaks. combustible°mate ials shall be its accordance with Section 1:03. 11€33.3 Storage,Use and Handling of Miscellaneous Co bus- 11€13.2 Storage and accumulation of Rubbish and Vegeta- tible Materials, tion. 1103.3.1 General. Storage, use and hand€-ig of miscellaneous 11012.1 Rubbish within and adjacent to buildings and struc- combustible materials shall be in accordance witch.Section 1103.1 tares. 1103.3.2 Stowage its buildings. 11€33.2.1x1 General. Rubbish Dept within or adjacent to build- 11163.3.2.1 General. Storage of combustible nateria's in ings or structures shah=be in accordance with Section 1103.2.1, buildings shall be orderly, EXCEPTION:Commercia'rabbis a-hard.ing operations shall be 1103.3.2.2 Ceiling clearance. Storage shall be maintained i accordauc_yi;lh Serzicn ii 3.2.3. 2 feet(6 10 rim)or more below the ceiling it norsprirkiered areas 11€33.2.1.2 Required storage conditions. Combt%st:bte rubbish of buildings. kept or accumulated within or adjacent to buildings or s1ractures Storage shall be maintained 18 inclics(457 mm)or more below shall be in containers cosi lying with Secdlor. 1103.2.1A or its spr s kler`«Dad deflectors it spr rk€Dred areas of but€dings. rooms or vaults constructed o noncombustible materials. 111313.2.3 Means of egress. Combustible material shall not be 11€33.2.1.3 Oily sags. Oily tags and similar matonals shall be stored in exits or exit enclosures. stored it metal, metal-lined or other approved cotm:ters equipped with tightfitting covers. 111033.2.4 Equipment rooms. Com-bastible material shall not be stored in.boiler rocas,mechanical roosts or electrical equip- 11€33.2.1.4 Rubbish containers. ret£~oorns 11€33.2.1.4.1 General. Rubbish containers kept outside of 1103.3.2.5 attic,under-floor and concealed spaces. attic,ur- rootss or vaults shall not exceed 40.5 cubic feet(1,15 r,3)capac- der-floor-and concealed spaces used for storage of combustible ity. Containers exceeding 5113 cubic fee; F40 gallons(0.15 rN, :raterials shalt be protected of the storage side as required for one- e se€ be rovided with 'ids. Such containers and lids shall be hour fire-resistive construction. Openings shall be protected by constructed of noncombustib e materials or nonmetall:c materials assemblies rhat are self-closing and are of noncombustible con- corip ging with Section '10321.4.2. struction or solid wood core not less than 1314 inch(44.5 mm)it 11013.2.1.4.2 Nonmetallic containers. Nonmetallic rrabbish it- thickness.ers. Storage shall not be p?aced of exposed joists. comainers exceeding 5113 CubiC fee`140 gallons(0.15 rn-3)j capac- EXCEPTIONS: 1. Areas protected by approved automatic sprin- ity shall be rtarufactured of materials having a peak-ate of heat "'ter systems. release scat exceeding 300 kVV/ i2 at a-:-.lux of 50'K",V/m2 when 2. Group R.Division 3 and Group J Occupancies. tested in accordance with nationally recognized standards. See 1103.3.2.6 Fueled equipment. Fueled equipment,including but Article 30,Standard a.4,13.Such containers shall be permanent€y not limited to motorcycles, :mopeds, lawn-care equipment and labeler indicating capacity and:leak rate of heat release. ;sortable cooking equipment, shall no,be stored,operated or re- 1103.2.L5 Removal. Combustible rubbish stored.it containers paired within a building. outside of norcombus-61)e vaa'_ts or moths shall be removed from EXCEMONS: t.Buildings or rooms const-uceed for such use in buildings at least once each working day. accordance wait the Building Code. 2. when allowed by oche-provisions c:0,!s code. 11133.2.2 Rubbish within dumpstesrs. Du mpsters and contain- The chief is authorized to require removal of such equipment ers with ar individual capacity of 1.5 orbic yards X40.5 cubic feet frons any location when the presence of such equipment is deter- (1.15 ml)]or:lore shall not be stored in buildings orplaced within .nihed by the chief to be hazardous. 5 feet('1.524 mm)of combustible walls,openings or combustible For retlstirerne:s£s its cowered matt buildis?gs,see Sect-op.3504.3. roof cave lases. EXCEPTIONS- 1. Areas containing dumpsters or containers 1.1103.3.3 Use of combustible decorative materials. protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system. 11.103.3.3.1 General. Combustible decorative materials used in 2. Structures or Types;and,:l fire-resistive construictson used for 1-mup a;Group Il and Mr wholesale and retail stores; Group E• d,master or container storage located not Tess than€0 feet{3 o-8 t¢ ) from ot�e-buildings. Group I; and public areas of group R, Division 1 Occupancies stall be flame resistant as determined by procedures set forth in 1103.23 Commercial rubbish-handling operations,ns, Occu- Section ;103.3.1 farcies exclusively performing commercial rubbisl handling or EXCEPTIONS: 1.The display of salable goads. recycling sha€l maintain rubbish or product to be processed or re- cyc€ed as follows: 2. Educational,al aaterials and produc>.brochures that are stored,bis- tr bated and maintained it an approved=nnen €. in,approved vaults, 3. Live vegetation of an approved type. ......... .................... ................................................................................................................................................. . _... ......... ......... ......... ........... ...... ......... .. ...... ......... .. ......... ......... ......... ......_. ........................ _ ......... ......... ... ..................... 1998 CA FORMA F'RF CODE 1933 3.3.# 1107.1 4. Individual decorative items of a size and separated frown others, 11€13.3.5.4 Height. Storage i.i'.he open shall not exceed 23 feet as approved. (6096;mm)in height. 11€33.3.3,2 Textile and film materials. extile andf ilrtr materi- 116.3.3.6 Outside storage of tires. an;sitar:be treated and matr:tarned flame resrstan,in accordance with nationally recognized standards. See article 901 Stand- 11033.6AGerreral, Outside Lire storage shall be in accordance Stand- ard t:.2.3. with Section 1133.3.6. 1.1.63.3.3.3 Wood. good. materials less than Il4 inch (6.4 nur) 1.163.3.5.2 Individual piles. bares s'^ayi be restricted tcndividu< norm:nal thickness shall be treated with a fiarrre-retardant coating al piles not exceeding 5,33^square feet(464.5 m2)of cort:swous it accordance will r alio rally recognized standards. See article area.Piles shall not exceed 53,3113 cubic feet(1415 .8 m3)in vel- 93,Standard n.2.4. urine or 13 feet(3048=mar)in height. 11£13.3.3,4 Foam Mastim uoarn plastics and tmaterWs centair, 1103.3.6.3 Separadom a clear space of at least 410 feet(12 192 <'r z accordance �_ rnm) shall be provided between piles.The clear space shall not eng m am plastics shall'be.r,accordance with the fol owing ctin,air, flarmrrtable or corrolistt le ~material or vegetation. 'f`ire 1 Exhibit booth corstruc,:or shall have a maximum Item- storage shall not be located w..h,n 101 fee.(3£348 rim)of any prep- release rate of 10.0 kilowatts wl;er tested in accordance with na- erty lime or building and shall not exceed 6 feet (1829 mr.n.) in tionally recognized standards. see article 93,Standard u.L,5. height when within 20 feet (6096 mm) of any property line or 2. Decorative objects,including batt not limited to mannecuins, building. corals and signs,shall Dave a maximurn heat-release rate of 150 kilowatts when tested in accordance with nationally recognized SECTION 1104®PARADE FLOATS standards. Sea article 93,Standard x.1.15. 1164.1 Decorative Material. Decorative material on parade 2�CI€SII 1 : water the aggregate area of nuraEs,signs o:si ni- floats small be noncombustible or flame retardant. lar decorative o�jects occupies Ness tl an.0 percent of tl e floor or wail area,this re uireare r may he waived by the chief. 1164.2 Fire Protection. Motorized parade floats and towing ap- 33. Theater,motion picw're and televisions stage settings with or paratus shall be provides; with a minis am 2-fs, 10-3:C-rated without horizontal projections and simulated caves or caverns porabl e`re extinguisher read-.'y accessible to the operator. shall have a maximum. heat-release rate of 03 kilowatts when tested in accordance with nationally recognized standards. See SECTION 1105--ASPHALT KETTLES article 93,Standard u._.1S. 1163.13.5 Nonfeam plastics. Plastic materials other than foam 1105.1 Transporting. Asphalt fettles shall not be transported Mastics shal be flame resistant or sha'il be rendered flame resistant err a highway,road or street.when the heat so=use for the kettle is - operating. by treating with a flame-retardant coating. EXCE ION: Asphalt ket.les in the process of patching road sur- 1103.3.3.6 Maintenance of flame-resistant treatments. Treat- faces. rents used to render materials flame resistant steal:be renewed as 3165.2 Use. Asnhalt kettles shall not be used inside or on the roof often as necessary to maintain the mater als' flame resistance in of a building. accordance with Section 1103.3.3. 1165.3 Fire Protection. A rninitnu m 23-13:C-rated portable fire 11413.14 Atrium furnishings. extinguisher shall be zoeated within 313 feet 05:44 ton:)of each as- bj phalt fettle when the (teat source is o erasing. Arninimum 1163. .4.1 Potential heat< Potential heat o combustible se frit- 23-13:1-rated portable fire extinguisher shall also be located on -ins<ings and decorative materials within_ atria sha: not exceed roofs during asphalt coating operations. 9,000 lata per pound(23 934.1/g)when located within an area that is more than 20 feet(5356-.rm')below ceding-level sprinklers. 1105A Covers. Asphalt kettles shall be equipped with tightfit- . 1163.3.4.2 Decorative materials. Decorative :material its a,n'a dYig covers. shall be noncombastlble,f:am--resistant or treated with a:lame re- 1165.5 Location. asphalt kettles shall not be located wilhir, tardant. 20 fee, (6396 mrn'. of any combustible material, combustible 1103.3.5 Outside storage. building surface or buil:ing opening. 1105.5 Attendant. ars attendant shall,be withir 133 feet(33 483 11.63.3.5.1 Location, Outside storage of com=bustible materials mm)of a kettle when the beat soisrce is operatin=g,Ladders or sial- shall not be located within 13 feet(3348 a=rcs)of a property lire. lar obstacles shat:not for=m a part of the route between the atten- EXCEP'ONS: .. '€:ase separations distance is allowed to be re- dart and the fettle. diced to 3 feet(9:4:ruin)for storage not exceeding 6 Let(1829 mm) EXCEPTION: Therrsostatica:ly controlled kettles. iss height. 2. The separation distance is<L lowed.o be reduced when Che chief SECTION 1106—GAS METERS AND MPI determ-nes'ha.::o hazard to the ad oini-g property exists: 1163.3.5.2 Storage beneath lsWIdings and structures. Com aboveground gas meters,regulators and piping exposed to veNc- bttstible materia: shall not be stored bereath a building or struc =s,ar lar rage ds e,o p.~�xir?ity to alleys,tl veways c.per crg a els tore. shall be protected irs an approved manner. 11€13.3.5.3 Storage beneath overhead projections from build- SECTION 1167—HEAT-PRODUCING APPLIANCES ings. Combustible rul=er als stored or displayed outside of build- ings tba,are protected by autornatic sprinklers shall riot be stored 11117.1 General. Heating app'.iances shall be instal ed and main- or displayed under unsprinklered eaves,canopies or other projec- tamed in accordance with their listing and the Building,Electrical tions or overhangs, and Mechanical codes.Clearance from combustible malterial s=tall 1-43 1109.&2 he maintained as set forth in the Buiidling and Mechanical codes maintained. When necessary,tete chief is authorized to des;grate and tine produc,`:stung. specific safe locations in. any building, structure or dace where X113;°.2 Clothes Dryers 0ofhees dryers shall lie frequently smoking is ariowed. cieaned to maintain the in,slap,-nechanical and heating compo- 1109.4.2 Hazardous environmental conditions. When the rents free from excessive a eum.;iations of tint, chief deteiini nes that hazardous envi`on 3enml conditions �iC ITS xc'3T�dt Clothes ryes wtt :3a p va£e dwe-lt g units of necessitate controlled use of smoking materials,the ignitor or use Group R Occupanci_.s. o: such materials in mountainous, brisk-covered or forest- covered areas or other desiginated areas is prohibited. SECTM 108,.....POWERED MUSTMAl..TRUCKS EXCEPTION: Approved designated smoking areas. 1109.5 Burning Objects. 1,ighted matches,cigarettes,cigars or 1108.1 General. Powered lydiistrial traucxs sbarl be operate,-and other Naming objects shall not be discarded in such a manner that rrainMii£ed m,accordance with Section 11118. could cause ignition of other combustible mateiai, 11€38.2 Battery Chargers. Battery chargers shah be of an 110M Hot Ashes and Spontaneous Ignitian Sources. Hot approved type.Cornb:istible storage shall be kept a-r;;i:ra:u:n of ashes, cinders, smoldering coals or greasy or oily materials 5 feet(1 524 rnrn)from battery chargers.Battery charging shall not subject to sportareous ignitions shall not be deposited in a be conducted n areas accessible to the public. combustible receptacle, within 13 feet (35348 gran', of ether combustible material ir£ci�dir£g coir bustible walls and partitions lL€3 .3 Ventilation. e niilatien sial:iso provided ^ars approved or within 2 feet(6x151 mm)of openings to buildings. i anrer in battery-charging areas to prevent a dangerous accu- _.� EXCEPTION. The separation distaaace is other rcmbustibie ma- n elation c ,.a nr aablP gases. te£:ais is al€owed to be reduced to 2 feet(6 10 rami when the dangerous 1108.4 Fire Extinguishers. Battery-charging areas shai;be pro- traterial is deposited in covered metal or noncombustible receptacles vided v✓<tit a `ire extinguisher having a. ni yin a r rasing of which are placed on a noncombustible floor,ground surface or stand. 4-A-20B:C within 2u'feet(6096 mm)of t ie battery charger, 11E39.7 Sparks from Chimneys. Chimneys used with fireplaces or heating appliances in which solid or liquid fuel is used shad be 1108.5 Refueling, Industrial trucks using liquid fuel or LP-gas mainta;red with a spark arrester as required for indn-erators by the s:Mail be refueled outside of b£i;idings or in areas specifically Mechanical Code. approved for that purpose, and in accordance with Articles 19 EXCEPTION: Chimneys which are%orated more than,230 feet ani 82• (50 960:nal}from any niountainoas,br sh-covered or forest-covered- or orest-coveredor land covered wit3. "lammahie material and arenot attached to 110&6 Repairs. Repa-irs to fuel systems,9 electrical systents or a structure having less that.a Class C roof covering,as se.f'o th.n he repairs utilizir;g ores£flame or welding shal`.be done in approved Building Code. locations outside eA, lci^gs or in areas s eci`ca;y approved for 1109.8 Requirements for Use of Candies and Other Open. that purpose. flame Decorative Devices. "l l €f3CONTROL�r 11139,8.1 General. bine use of candles and o her opens arae dec- orative devices in places of assernbly and drinking or d riing estab- lGNMON lis`rnents shall be in accordance with Section 11.£39.8. 110.1 GeneraL Igni€ion sources shall be in accordance with 110908.2 Candles and other open-flame decorative dove- section 11,s9. des. Candies and other open-:larne decorative^evices shall be in. €1019.2 Clearance from Ignition Sources. Clearance between accordance with the oil;wing. ignition sources,such as light_fixtures,heaters and flame-produc- 1.Classes I and 11`iqd;ds and LP-gas shall not he used. iiig devices, and combustible storage shall be maintained in an 2.L;;uid-or solid-fueled righting devices containing more than. approved manricn 8 ounces 1236.6:rl;mi st self-ex€ing assn and not leak fuel at a rate €109.3 Portable Fueled Open-flame Devices. Portable open- of more than `/4 teaspoo s per gni i to(1.26 i£l per ncru€e)if tipped fame devices fueled by flainmRbie or scrub:-stible gases or iq- over. aids shall be enclosed or installed in such a manner as to prevent 3.The devices or hoider shall be constructed to Nreve it the spil- the flame from contacting any coanbustlble rrn enal. lige of 1;ou;d fuel or wax at the rate of more than l/4 teaspoon per XC� IIf�i i. v -gay-f ler devices as set for r`-.Article mini to(1.26;£i per minute)when the device or holder is not in ars Knot used for sweating pip. outs or:emnving paint. upright position. s 4.The device or holder shall be designed so that it will return to 2. Cutting and welding o er prcns as set.ca =:rs,4rtic'te 49. ig 3. Torches or `lame-producing devaces used as set forth in the a:prigh:posit-or. after beia g e_lted to an angle of 45 degrees A_-;-_'e 49. from vertical. a Ca:d'ses and open-nar~e decorwJve devices as set forth in Sec- EXCEPTION:Shits that self-extinguish f tippedover and do hat 1.09.8. spill fee:or wax at the rate of Wore ti a:'°/c e�spcc ?err... :e(1.26 11519.4 Smoking. nal per rriinute)if tipped over. 5,The flatne shall be enclosed except as follows: 11139.4,1 Designated areas. Whei the chief detertnires that 5.1 Openings on the side shall riot be:dere than 3,18 inch sinok-rig cons"wtes a fire.hazard in any areas of piers,wharves, (9.5 inrn)diameter. warehouses,stores,industrial ants,:ns°t•tions,schools.places of assembly at:d it open spaces where conabuistib.e materials are 5.2 Otlera_ngs on the top and the distance t;the top shall be stored or handled, the cin' f is au"lort.,zed to order the owner or such that a piece of tissue paper placed on the top will' not occupant to pest approved NO SMOKING s;gns in each building, Ignite it 10 seconds. stiz erre, room or place it which smol,;ng is -prohibited. Such 6.Chimneys shall be made of ne:icernbustible materials.Such signs she?{ be conspicuously and suitably located and shall be chimneys shall be securely attached to the open-fiarne device. 1998 A�.lr`a:BS NIA FRE CODE 11€3 r I3 EXCEPTION.Tie ci i_—_-hey need Haat be attached to a_7y ape 111o.3 Maintenance of Vacant Buildings and Properties. Va.- flfaine:device iha.w,,,"sett-ex?iguis if?iae dev.ce is tipped over. Cant Maui;dings and properties shall b�:rait:tained free of accumu- 7.l uel canisters shall be safely sealed for storage. lations of corsbustible or hazardous materials, 8. Storage and handling of ccri b€:s'ible liquids shall be in Vacant buildings shall be maintained,securely locked or barn- accorcfance ws i Article 79, caded to prevent entry by uiaf ithorized persons. 9. Shades,if used,shall be;rade of noncom us=tale l-ra eraais and securely attached to the open-fare deevicehoder or Chimney. SECTION 1111 —MAINTENANCE OF FIRE-RESISTIVE 10. Candelabras with fia ne-lighted candles shall be securely CONSTRUCTION fastened in place to prevent overturning and located away from 1111>1 Fire-resistive Cxnsftuctlon> required fire-resistive occupants Asia g the area and away Ener possible contact with construction, i.ncludirg occupancy sepa--ions, a3rea separation drapes,carta>ns or other comb.:stibles, walls,exterior walls dire to location or,property,fire-resistive re_ 1109.8.3 Religious ceremonies. When, in the opinion of the quiremetits :based on type oil constructior, draft-stop partitions chief, adequate safeguards have been takes participants in and roof coverings shall be maintained as specified in,he Building religious s ce en c Hies are allowed to carry i ani€e a idles. Code and�n s code and shall be properly repaired,restored or re- Code candles shalt not be pissed from one person to another riaced when damaged,altered,breached,n en6rated,removed or per:, installed. while lighted. � When required`ire-rated gypsum w,ra rboard walls or ceilings ' Theatrical performances. When approved, opal- .3a aze -vices used it con junc-on with theenca< performances are r eC en to the extent that through Cpenfrgs exist,rite damaged gypsum wallboard shall be replaced or returned to tie required are allowed to be used when adequate safety precautions have cfi s ' m t revel.411 fire TL'SiSe.^tsraCe't.S.ng a 1.52�C1"e13.�3.,sySte...Qr i.83,xg rria_er- been tailed. als and methods equivalent to the original construction_ 11€9.9 Flaming Food and Beverage Preparation. For permits to repair,rep€ace or restore required fire-resistive 11£39.9.1 General. The preparation of`laming foods or bever- constriction,see the Building Code. ages it-,races of assembly and drip -Ing or dining establishme:its 1111.2 Fire Doors, Windows, Dampers and Other Fire As. shall be m accordance wit;a Section 1109.3. semblies for Protection of Opening& 110949.2 Dispensing. F tamrnab:e or combustible liquids used in 1111..2.1. Maintenance. Required fire assemblies shall be rnaiii- the preparation of flat lit g:`cods or beverages shall be dispensed tamed as specified in alae Building Cede and this code. These from one of the following: assemblies shall :Near an approved label or other identification 1.A 1-ounce(29.6 rnlll container or showing the rating thereof and sl a0 be properly repaired,restored 2. 4 container not exceeding 1 qua ;96.5 ml)capacity with a car replaced whe i damaged, altered, breached, penetrated, removed or im.pr€aperly irista'led contr3led-po ring device that will limit the flow to a 1-ounce (29}6 ti-1)serving. 11.11..2.2 Operation. Fire assembiies shall roe be obstructed or Containers net In use. Containers shall be secured otherwise unpaired froir their proper operation at any time. to prevent spillage when not in use,. 1111.13 Identification. When required by the chief,a sign shat be displayed permanently near or on each required fire door in let- 110%9.2.2 Serving of flaming farado The ser wing of flaming tens not less than s heir(25.4 mrn) sigh to read as follows: foods or beverages shall be done in a safe;manner.and sh-al riot create high fairies,a lie.ourirg,ladling or spooning of liquids is FIRE DOOR restricted to a riaxii Turn heiglit of 8 irches(203 ninny)above the DO NOT OBSTRUCT receiving receptacle. 1111.2,E Testing. Horizontal or vertical sridiig and telling fire 1€099.3 Location. Flaming foods or beverages shall be pre- doors sisal.be inspected and tested annually by the owner or the pared C '.y hi the immediate v=_'cin:ty£3f the tah?i being serviced.. ;aLTrie s aur �3rY2e _epresei active to c'heck for proper operator 71ey shall not be transported or carried while burning. and full closure.Resetting of the release rrechanism shall be done fl9,9z dire protection. :he person preparingtie flail in ii: accordance with the manufacturer's written instnictions. A. 11 09,9.4 g written record shall be mamfained and shall be available to the in- foods or beverages shall nave a we,doth towel irrmed lately avail- S ection authority. able:e. ;ase:r s r:otreri°ig thz fames in the event of an emerge- y. p SECTION 1110—VACANT BUI D1 C'1=M 1112—MAINTENANCE OF INTERIOR ALL AND CEiLING HNMHES 1110,1 General. Buiidirgs and properties which are vacant or in the process o being vacated shall be it a o dance with Sec Interior wall and ceiling finishes shall by in accordance with the tion 1 i 1 J. Buildirg Code. EXCEPTION: occcpwcies repla"ed by Ar,iele 80- NGS 111 12 Removal of Combustible half Hazardous Materi- als. Upon vacating or aba^_don`ng a building or property, the -Floor operings sh all be surrounded by guardrails as set forth in the Owner or occuoant thereof shall"remove ovf lin- rnbustible and haz- Bifflleling Cede Cr shall have covers which are automatic closing Cr ardou,s matenals. mainta-med in a ci€Ssed position at all utiles. 1-4 1998 CAUFORMA PEKE CODE 1201 1207.3 ARTICLE 1 — MAINTENANCE OF MEANS OF EGRESS AND EMERGENCY ESCAPES SECTION 1201 ®GENERAL ar areas serving ernployees only, the ininitrmurn aisle width 88 shall be 24 triches(610 mmr)but not less than the width required by 60 12£11.1 Scope, Maintenance of means of egress and eii3ergercy the number of employees ployees served. � es apes in basil gs a st aures used or llenoed .o be used for 2. 1n public areas oz Gro.ips and M Occupancies, the thin:- B u F ar occupancy shall be accordance vi-*' th Article 12. rrurn died-aisle width sinal.be 36 inches{914 mm.)where seats, B See Articles 24,25,32,77 and 81 for additional~leans of egress tables, counters, furnishings, displays and similar fixtures or Mquiremerts• equ..pmert are placed or:orae side of the aisle only and 44 inches All references to the Building Code are to the code edition ander 6111E ruin; when such fixtures or equipment are placed On both which the building was constructed. sides of the aisle. � 112€1.2 Definitions. For de nitions,see Article 2 and the Build- SECTION 1205®Fi ESCAPE trig bode. When fire escapes arcused as an approved means of egress,they sl hill be maintained in accordance with this code.Fire escapes and SECTMN 1202—ADEQUACY OF MEANS OF related balconies, ladders, landir:gs and operating devices shall EGRESS IN EXMTING OCCUPANCiES not be obstructed in any manner. 1202.1 General Means of egress confor-n ng to the require- CTlON 1206®EMERGENCY ESCAPES � rnersts of the Building Code under which they were constructed miry be cismitiered as co nplying nears ofegress if,is the opinion Emergency escape of rescue wi dows,doors or window welts.re- B of the chief, trey do not constitute a distinct hazard to life. The quirev by the Buiiding Code for sleeping roosxis of Group R 9 required `re-resistive rating of walls,ceilings and openings that Occupancies diall be ma rtained free of any obstruction, a are part,of a means of egress shall be maintained. including bars, grazes or skr:ilar devices which would inhibit 9 Buildings or structures that were not constructed, under tine egress. a requirements of a building code shall insect the rninir:�um require- ��t3�T�; .. flans, g ties, grates or si i c devices are B Jlcwed provided t�,a,such devices are equipped with a• r a a inerts ci Article 12. vee also Appendices -A and�-�, .pr ppreved ei..ase rnecaar..Sms which are ope able from the inside without the use of a as 1202.2 Abatement o€Buildings and Structures with Inaded key or special knowledge �z of�i, t to release secharis ns aim B tia1e Means of Egress. i Buildings or structures that are not•ro- Maintained opo able and t w buOdb�.g is cuipped Zv smoke a vided with adequate means of egress c emergency escapes are detectors install ed n accordance with one 33e .df tg Code. � a a .s. 2. [For SH41 For those Cdr tan R,Division 1 Rotel,occupancies pro- A 'Insane and sha b Subject to the abatem- nt oc •ores specified vided with a rog%earea ato,^u°c sprinrerrystem taaccordance with n Section 103.4.5.When abatement is by repair or rehabilitation, Section 1003.2.9, designed fir,accordance wain NFPA, 13, opembie C Ytec3is of egress and emergency escapes shall be provided and windows ntay lie permanently restricted to a maximum,4 inch(dal rim) -A y nain.ta ined n accordance with the Building C'ode, aspen Position. A SECTMN 1203—MEANS OF EGRESS SECTMN 1207®DOORS OBSTRUCTIONS 1207.1 General. Exit doors shall be mairtained in accordance with Section 1207.Exit doors shall be mairtas`.:red in an operable Obstructions,including storage,shall not be placed in the required ccndinon.Doors installed as pard of required fire assemblies shall width of a means of egress,except projections as allowed by the be maintained in accordance with Sections 1111. Biz ding Code Means or egress shall not be obstructed in any it ariner and sha remainee of a i r raper a:or iiia*� where its 12 692 Swing and Opening Force. Il es. required by the a y 13uildl ng Cod,exit doors shall be of the pivoted or side-hinged B' presence would obstruct or.ender.lie means of egress hazardous. _ r� swinging type.Exit doors shall swing in rule directto i Of the path of a exit travel when serving any ;hazardous area or when the area 8 I� 2 AI served has an occ;past load o'150 or more.The door shall swing to B full-open position when an opening farce notto exceed 31 p",nds 39 1204.1 General. Aisles shat from occupied ,133.45 N11 is applied to the latcl~side. � � I be provided, t,r:� all occtt„ie,� f the ex a cess which cc-i a._seats,tables.furnishings, Lockingc g _ P* portions o "' �' 122.3 �lzs. Exit loo raiz be operalsle=rc the displays and similar Fixtures or equ.pment.Aisles located witliirt inside without tie use of a key or any special know=edge or effort. at,accessible route of navel s;^wll ulsc comply with the Building Exit doors shall Pot be locked,chained,boned,barred,latched or a Code~e t i_1metits for accessibility. See UBC Chapter I1.� a q`r` y 6 p ctl:erwise rendered unusable, A< locking devices shall be o:an 1244.2 Aisle Width. approved type• a a EYCEB'I'IONSe I. In Groups A, Division 3; B; F• M and S B B9 1:44.2.1 General. Aisle^width shall be in accordance with Sec- Occupancies and:n all chufctics,key-oL sng hardwaive nnay be.:sec 8 tion 12'.014 r h ga. r+ n on the rnair exit when?ne m2iii exit C(f�S1Si5 bf a sFz_ se door l37 va:i C}f � a ,2 .o. occupancies, other than as...,ixibly accu�a_.cies, g wi hog t fixed seats.Ais1 w occapa�cies shall be dors if there is a readily visible, sign .� a t idth in assem iy s e,c a e s. n o ,or adjacent: the e door stating THIS fiG2 MUST REvtAtN UNLOCKED `v°B qC a in accordance with Section 250'.9. BUSINESS HOJBS.T s s g sh 1l be in letters not:ess than I Inch a � �3 (25.4a rr . nigh c co r s _ng background. dither unlocked, the a 12&3 .2,2 Width in geestl3atroie5�5dt lout fixed seatso The width sin&door or ooh leaves of a pa of doers inuse be fvvc to swing of aisles it occupancies without fixed seats steal:be provided m F e.use o`this exit v a p- without o�erat..,..©.any atc� .g de+ce e �•*c:a iia t3 accordance with the folicwi«g; be revoked by the chief or aai:?l:sg official fordie cause. � i-47 998 AUF-ORMA RRE CODE 1212,2 2._xit doors fro:i individual dwelling riffs:group ft, ;:vision 3 SECTION 1209®CORl O S congfegait residences; and guest rooms of Group R Occupancies � l aving_ oc a t load of M o"less r y be provided with'a night Corridors shall be ma:rtained ._n accordance wF th tl3e Bui ding rr loch,:lead bolt or security cl-ain,provided sacb devices.are operable Cede. Partitions, rails, counters and similar son-cc dividers not � .ns:de withoLi the use of a key ortool and mounted at a height over 6 fee ,829 mrn)it he—g^'above the floor shall not be cors- � scot to exceed 43 incites(1219 a.,ove...e fta fished floor. strued to form ca€-i-dors. � Man:laky operated edge- or surface-r?ourted flush bolts and surface baits are moh:b.ted. Ter.exi'doors are used:r:pairs and approved automatic€ush bolts are rased,the door leaf having tl e SECT1ON 1210®STAIRWAYS AND RAP0PS automatic otic fl s cite sl ail have no door lz tab or sur odor i a inted 12111.1 General. Stairways shall be maintained in accordance hardware. e uraatch:ing of any leaf shall not require more than wet In the Building^brio. R one ooe-atioi. 8 1210.2 Barriers Barriers provided;n exit stairways to prevent EXCEPTIONS: ..G-c e R.Davison 3 Occa cies. egress traffic ascending or descending a stairway Fran^going be- 2.Wher.a pair ofdoors se vt g a room!not normally occupied is yord tre gr_ad ': vel shall be raina.rea,r an.operable cordi,,°,, i. ceded .o. t".e movement o q»:ries i. ...a.. tiny operated edge or sk face cats may be used are a coo-closer need not be provided on 12103 Storage under S alzwaysm Storage is pror.bited under theinactive leaf. exit stairways. 1217.4 Panic Hardware. Panic hardware,when`ns al ed,shall EXCEMON. Storage is allowed antler interior an.exterior stair- conn; y wit^ tile requirements of tile Building Code. The ways wh en such stairways are not wiflh;n exit enclosures and socia activating:demi e s;^c be mounted at a hcig of not ess:Flail spaces.a-e Protected on the enc es a side by one-hour fire-:es:stive 30.nc, s(762 mm)nor more than 44 inches 0 i 8 m .:)above the cocs_ru tion as spe it:ed an t:^e 3.,Uing Code_ 9 —0o;-.Ttic un"atcHng farce shall not exceed €6 retards(66.72.N11, 1210.4 Stairway Identification. Approved stairwRy id.irtif ca when.applied In the direction or trave:. tial:signs shall be located at each floor level in all:erclosed stair- lien balanced doors are offs d and aric hardware is required, ways it buildings fora or more stores in height. The sign. shall a sic hardware dwa-e silo's:b o :re us ad a td tl e pa sal at idcritify the stairway, -indica-c whether h s :o IcCoSs, the panic type soar level,and the upper and lowerterminus o.the stairway.away.Tl -e extend across more than one sial, the widt'n of the door isieasa.ed Sign sha?i be located approximately 5 feet(1524 mm,' above the from the latch side, floor landing in a position wricin is readily visible when t::.e door is 1.207.5 Special Egress-control Devices. When special egress- in the open or closed position. See Appendix -C. control devises ar systems are installed, suds devices or systeirs 1210.5 Enclosures. Stasi and ramp enclosures rPs requir¢d by tl e shall?`e rna ria neo.n accordance w n the Building Gode ria z:re- h x 1" t Section Building ode sial:be maintais;ed and she 1 lot haveopenings L C meats for the or.gira. _nsta tarn.,... f or 5t"1�✓.s; see ction L q other than exit doorways and openings g5 it dX.a iL:Wa_:S. i- C 10:972.14 far design of ou om,,attc s.make-detection systems in L c sassvclation w!M neo special egress-eor_rrol devices. 1210.6 Ramps. Ramps used as exits shall be maintained it ac- cordance with the Building Code, a 1207.6 Door Identification. Exit doors shall be readily distin- a glnzhab_e rorn the adjacer:t car *.radion acrd shall be easily rec- 33 r grizable as exit Lairs, SECTO 1211 —MEANS OF EGRESS lLLUN l�l�'aTION 8 1207.7 Additional lienors. Wber required by the Building 12,U .1. General. Means of egress il-uriira ort shall be provided a alis. ai'saiinuzined in accordance with rine Bv-i ding Code. Means 8 Code additi:oara doors provided for egress purposes shall be in accordance with all Provisions of .lose :2. of egress shall be il.urr_inated when the building or structure .s occupied. 1211.2 Ernergency Pinder Equipment. Egtipne*it providing SECTION 1208®GATES AND BARRlE S emergency power for means of egress i-Ilu rinatior and exit signs shall be rnaintair:ed it an.operable condition.Gener°ai. Gates and barriers itastasled iri rears of egress pat sways s roll be ii acco~dance with S.ctior i2g. SEC`s:O 1212—MEANS OF EGRESS 12€35.2 Latch. Gates and bamers shall be onenable without the 1DENTiFICAT1ON � use of a ley or any special knowledge or of G t Gates an. barriers � in a means is e`egress s loll rat be:acl{.o,chaired,oaltoa,barred, 1212.1 General.dor is e nu-poses of: e Building Code,the torn "exit sign" latcl ed an.acne:wise re s, G an i tibio at ti os w .i t`o b ild- ishall mean thou .:.aired sights which irla.cate:lie part � i:ag or area served by tic means o egress is occtapied. of.xi:travel edithr i t ie means of egress system. � EXCEFITIONd. Gases or barriers used orestrict access to various 1212,2: Where Required.The path of exit Crave: to and wql it � portions of a bu"WI ng or-area,provided the gates or barners do not exits m a buildingg shall be iderti`:ed by exit s::grls conton mg to a obstruc access to required--ne-ms of egress from occ•u:;ed spaces and the rear irez lents of the Building wove.L.xit sighs shall be readily a any deo encs created by the.nstanv,''on o:such devices do not exceed visible from any direction of approach.Exit signs shall be located a 20 lee":i 0396 r'•-;in jesig?" as necessary to clearly indicate th direction of egress travel,No 1205.3 Width. Gates acid barriers installed across a nears of •noir:shall be more than ID0 feet(3.9450;~m)from the nearest .gross shall be of srtff=cient size as to be capabso a`opersirg so that visible sig_r. the clear widt.o_ ..he opening.s s.o.less tl ar.the width required by EXCEPTIONS: ? lbassi exterior exit doors which obvious€y and a the Building Code. clearly are is sit f b:e as exit doors reer not'nave exit signs when � approved by t ne bund ng official. 1208.4 Swing. Gates and barriers installed across a means, of 2.Rooms or areas w;nc::-eau::.only one exit or exit access. ogre a s:iaa:swi_.g in :neer on of travel when rec auired by tilt. 3.in Group a,Division?Occupancies and v s:'ri indiv:d ;its Bui:ding Code for exit doors. o:Group R,Division 6396 CAUFORMA RRE CODE 1212.2 1213.3 4 exits or exit access from ooms o lar as withan O.-pant goad of which are mlernally or externally lunina°ed,photolummescent a `ess `pan 50 where€oca;ed Within a Group I,Division i 1 or 2 or seifluimmlous, shall be ov ded in all,corridors serving guest � 0,=ipancy or a Group E,I)Msso 3:gay-care occupancy. rooms of Notes in'Group R,Division I Occupancies, 1212.3 Graphics.The colo:and design of iettering,arrows and The bot;o:�of suc:n sign shail no,be iess dais:6 inches(1,52 mm) s 33 other symbols on exit signs shall be in high contrast withtheir nor Mare than.their 8 inches(202 main)move tl:e floor level and shah a background.Ext signs shall have the wordEXIT 03`the sign in � a ilad cafe the pati:;;f exit travel.:or exa.and exit-access doors,the b4G3cl{€`a.n:.ta_:e tees riot iess ti'ear? ii'cl'ces�a52:T"T)'F<.-e t witl`: sign shay,be on the door or adjacent;o the'door with the closest � a a strobe of not less than 314 inch(19 r:mil bh-e word EXr-7 shall edge of the sign within 4=_r cl es 1102,r it s)of:hie door fiat ie, have letters having a width of not less than 2 inlcl es (51 rnrn. ) ex the letter `"and a^jinir tar spacing between e¢e s of 1212.7 Amusement Building East Marking. Approved direc- � e .a 3 4 c e ist ` donal exit marking of d ex t signs shall be provided r 1'3 a oord�r.,ce a not less, a lg .cls( 5 ern-, Signs w t. le r g la 8e t �n tine with the Building Code Approved .o,,r-:eve: ext: signs and � x dimensions established herein shallhave he letter � d roc ono man-mg shall not be less trawl 6 inches(152 min.)nor a a w.eth, roe a ad spaca�g fr proportio s to t ei. aesgh:t. c a more.:`sail 8 inches(.x03 rri-i)abDve thm walking surface and shall a ? 1212.4 Illumination.Exit signs shall be interna y car externally indicate the exit pa.tl:. Such marking shall be activated it S lzttrr inate€i.When the race of an exit sign is ii.wm.nated from an accordance with the Build-rig Code"(Seo UBC Section X08.5.3.) � s -external source, it shall ' have a, ime sAy or no* less than. 2f2. Concealment d Obstruction. E xa: signs and direea 5 sootcandies(s4 Ix)from :t es of cwo electric lamps.int a?y ?ttnecoceaed �o�srCteu. a:::r mated signs shallp ov de equivalent and be isted t3ona:exit mr arkings steal I 3 for.he pa tpose. EXCEPTION.approved se`s-lurr.i.ous signs'l;a provide evenly SECTION 1213®DISCHARGE, DISPERSAL AND 1i3u9'S';hated letters t`ha:nave a rninilMi2 ?tuminance ofO.06 fCot ia_3lisee REFUGE 1212.5 Power Source.Al,exit signs sha': be illuminated at all 1213.1 General. Areas designated for occupant disc large, tares.To ensure continued;11-uml:a-lan for a duration of scat less dispersal or refuge shall be mwintained un b-structed and clear of than :`f2 hogs'n case of primary power loss,the exit signs shall storage. addi.orally be connected to an er:ergency electrical systers�pro- S �ditl-ed frosna storage bat pies, ons ip er t or anon-site genera- 1213.2 beano of Egress lams. Approved plans fol-means of cit set orad the syster snail bei_stalled in accordance w;tra 'he egress shall be posted wh n reslaired by tl e chief. R E ectricai Code. :or high-rise buildings, ser Section 403 of the 1213.3 Special leans of Egress Facilities. When special OB Building :ode. c � conn tions exist for mean. regress,such as exit access through ar sEXCEMONApproved self-lununous signs that previue cornu- di Y rt d exterior t" a..:v£+�Ce".'it Coli;,exit courts ariv exte..or ex'ttS,.ire r3carS i` egress a32depg`re of an 4X.e"a;e'd'yJ3weT 5C::<Ce. systen shallbe maintained,When areas ill a roao.m, are ded?cated 1212.6 Mo or-level Exit Signs.Where exit signs are required by for means of egress use, the spaces so dedicated shall rernain the Bti;ldirig Code, additional approved low-;ever ext signs usable at a's:tir-ses the building is occupied. 3-49 4 1998 C'ALIFORMA HRR COD� 16.3 '�3F3�.3.6.3 T= 13—EMERGENCY PROCEDURES SECTIO 1301 —GENERAL, EXCEPTION:D ring severe wmther,fire drills gray ire postponed when aY;;roved. 1301,1 Scope. Reporting of emergencies,emergency plans and 2. Extent of evacuation dare do fs shall 111clude the catrviete emergency procedures sural_be srt accordance with Article 13.See evacuation of ail persons from the building or portion thereof used also Ar-cies 51,80 and S1. for educational purposes. 13 1,2 Definitions. For CC f r pions of ALARM, FALSE � EXCEPTION. he staffrrengbe_-responsible for notifying t€�e fire ALA and FIRE,see Article 2. department and aandiing emergency e -mmunica:iors. 3. Fire department notification.When required by the drier", the fire department shall be notified prior to each drill. SES�iO 1302®REPORTiNG OF ElERGENCiES 4, Initiations.When a fire alarm system is provided,are drills AND FALSE ALARNIS shall be initiated by activation of the fare alarns system. 1302.1 General. Reporting of fires art:hazardous mzterials rte- 1303.3.4 Group I Occupancies. leases scall be r accordance with Sections 1302. 131133.4.1 Emergency plana. Additionarsforrrsatiorr provided 13€12.2 Reporting Emergendes. In the evert a fire occurs or the ort emergency plaids shall r?clude procedures for use of alarms, discovery of a ate,smoke or unal Chorized release,of z.ammaole or notification of occupants and emergency responders in the evert hazardous materials:o^any property Occurs,the owner or o.cu- of a,a:°m system rra'-fu rietions,iso'atir g the are,evacuating each pane shall witl,,o tt delay report s;tch condition to the fire depart- fire area and the building,and relocating nonarrbulato:y personas. went. Copies of the pian shall be gwen to all supervisory personnel and a copy shallbe available on the premises to a1 personrei at all tulles. 13€12.3 False Alarms. False a ars:s sl ll rot be given,signaled or13 3.3,tra,.smi ted or caused or -e=mitted to be givers, signaled or 52 Training. tray s r ittetl it any manner.err 13€13.3.4.2.1 General. In addition;to other specific duty assigra- :s ents,all employees shall be trained to recognize and respond to SECTION EIMERGENCY PLANS AND fire alarms signals,and to initiate ire alarms signals utilizing boor the fire alarm system and the pablic address system Zvi*en pro- PROCEDURES vide^. 1303.1 General. Esr_ergency plans,staff training and fire drills 1303.3.4.2,2 Training frequency. Employees shall be provided shall be provided in accordance with Section 1303. See also with refresher training for their assigned duties every six-months. Appendix 1-B, 130 .3,4.3 Fare drills. rine drills steal: be conducted. quarterly 1303,2 Implementation. Inn the ever, a fire is detected in a for each sh ft.Fire,r:is dials be for staff members only.Fire d i'ls building or a fire a arra activates, the emergency :-,"an shall be shall be lrsitiateCi by e toter the act:vat:on of f re ire alarms systerxt or inip ernented. a.coded public announcement. 1303.3 Occupancy-based Requirements. 1303.3.4A Additional requirements for occupancies With, 13013.1 General. Emergency purrs, employee duty assign- restrained occupants. ents,employee tray ging and fire dril€s as speL red it Sect-ons 13i13o3.4A.1 St�sng. Gros p € Occ spa.cies with restnaired 1303 4, 1303.5 and 1303,4,shall be provided to Groups A,F.,1 and occupants shall be staffed at all tures. Staff shal.be within three Group R,Divisior 1 Occupancies.Additional reguircments shall floors or 300 feet(91 �40r m)horizontal;y to the access door of be as set forth in Sections 1303.3.2;h-rough 1303.3.5. each occupant housing area,. Miters staff is located outside of a locked occupant housing area,the staff sl ail be able to release ail EXCEPTIONS: 1. Group A Occupancies used ex6usively for lochs necessary for emergency evacuation or rescue and itsstsate re.Egiou,s worship,with an csccupar.t load of less d"ar.2,000. 2.group A,division 3 0cc pa cies. other actions regtsired by the emergency plass to initiate evacua- 3. Group R,Division', Occupancy apWMents without fu!Min-r tion within two r s_nutes. s?aff need only comp€y wiih Section 1303.3.5.3, 1303.3.4.4.2 Notification by occupants. Provisions shall be 13€13.3.2 Group A Occupancies. Fire drills shall be conducted =Wade so-hat restrained occupants can notify the staff of an erner- quarterly and shall be for employees only, gency. 13013.3 Group E Occupancies. 1303.3.4.4.3 Key& keys necessary for the unlocking of exit doors shall be individually identifiable by bogs sight and touch. 13113.33.1 General, Exterior assembly areas small be drsig- 13113.3.5 Groep R,Division I Occupancies. rated and shall be located away from the building being evacuated and so ars to avoid interference with re department operations. 131£3.3.5.1. Fire drills, Fire drills sisal` be conducted quarterly Exterior assembly areas shall be arranged to keep each evacuated for each shift.Fire drills shall be for staff members only. class or group separated to provide accountability of ail irdividu- 1303.3.5.2 Means of egress diagram& A diagram depicting als involved art the d^?l. two evacuation routes shall_be postedim or:inmediately adjacent 1.3£13.3.3.2 Fire drill& Fire drills tri Group E Occupancies shah to every regu:red exit door from a sleeping room, be conducted as fellows EXCEPTION- Posting of diagrams is trot required in apa:trnent . Frequency.Fire Grills shall be condo --d at least once each buildings. r.onth during school sessions. 13433.5.3 Fire emergency guide for apartment buildings. 1-51 1998 CAt F0'? NJA RRE CODE 13€33.3.5 3.1 General. A fire ervergency guide sial be provided 1311345 Employee Duties, Assignments and Training. When for apartment b ad<ngs which describes t ae loca:io: "u- uor ane required by Section 1303,3,all employees shall be assigned duties use of all fire-protection eat=iwnent and appliances accessible to for e verger cies and shah.be trained i shear duties it ac ordarce Tenants,including fire asar�syst;_�s,sing e-station smoke detec- with Section 1303.5.Training shall include familiarization wiph tops and portable fir-,extinguishers.ir^e guide s a',also tris It de assigned duties, evacuation scutes, areas or refuge, ex,enor an ernergency evacuation plat:for each dwelling umt. assembly areas and p_ocJedures for leading groups or assisting 1303.3.5.3.2 Review and maintenance of guides. —En~:erger.cy :rdividuals to evacuate. guides sh=all be reviewed by the owner or ream er at least anrually E- plo ees sliafl be tra1riad tT. K1oW t� locations and p.fSreTuse and revised whenever changes are trade in t;he occupancy or of po dabze fire extinguishers. Employees shall be farnHia<with physical.arrangement of the building.Ernergency grades and revi- fire alarm signals, when alarms are provided, and emergency sions shall be subm t:ed tc the fire departs mnt for review when action required under potential eanergency conditio=ns. reow ed by the chief. mployees shall receive training in the ernergency plans and 13€33.3.5.333 Distribution. A copy of tie emergency guide shall their duties as part of neva employee orientation and a,''east anru- be giver,to each tenant prior to the firms of Irina:occupancy. airy thereafter. 13€13.3.6 Group R,Division 4 Occupancies. When Appendix 1303.6 Fire Drills. Chanter 3,Division IV,of the 13uilditlg Code is adopted,Group p, Division 4 Occupancies shall comply with all of the e rergencY 1303,6.1 Gezteral. mtlhvn retltia.aed by Sect on 1333.3,fire drills plans.and procedures requirements set forth in Section 1303 for a shall be conducted in accordance with Section 1303,6i.sire drills Group i occupancy. shall:be conducted in a manner, that provides for enec;jtior,of pro- 1303,4 Emergency Plans. cedures set forth in the emergency plan. In addition, fire d ills steal ' include a review of the emergency plans and execution of 13€13.4.1 Gilneral. Emergency pians dual:include the procedure assigned employee duties. hop reporting of emergencies and z•otifying, relocating and eva- c cat ng occupants.staff member duties during emergencies;floor ;Vhe:n fire drills are conducted, the orderly evacuation of the plans ide:tafying the hocatiors of portable f z,extsngr fishers,other bui'ding shall receive priority over the speed o eels Tat ar. nanual fire extinguishing equipment,manual fire alar n.pull sta- 13�3.�a>2 Drill participation �Jhen fire drills are conducted.,all icons and fire alar control panels;floor plans idem fying the:-)r1_ � p ma=y and secondary routes of vacuation for each.room or porton persons who are subject to the fire drill regu:re_nents shall part.ci- 2ie:n the dr'I of tate occu-'arcy;floor plats indicating the ocatzors of irtenor areas of refuge;and site reaps identifyi ag t to desigafated exterior 1303.63 Drill times and conditinns. :ire drills shall be con- assembly bly aria for each evacuation route, ducted at varying tunes and under varying conditions to sirnu ate 1303,4.2 Review. Emergency pians shall be submitted to tl?e fire conditions that cou d occur daring a fine or other emergency. de.,artment for review when regusred by the clief. 1303.6.4 Records. Records of fire,drills snail be ma;ntar ed or 13€33.4,3 Maintenance. Emergency plans s.<all be reviewed and the pre eases for review by the fire department. records slial:l updated annually. Additional reviews and updates shall be pro- include the date and time of each drill,the person conducting tl.e v ded whenever charges are miade in the occupancy or physical drill and other information relative to 1he dia 1.In Group E Occu- arra gement of the building.ding.Revised plaits shall be subrnitted for pansies,'l e records shall irclude the tirne required t;,;evacuate the review in accordance with Section 1303.4.2. OLT;Wing. 996 Coal-FORMA ARE CODE 2401 2402,2.1 PARTIV SPECIAL OCCUPANCY USES ARTICLE 24—AIRPORT'S, HELIPORTS AND HELISTOPS SECMN 2401 — ENERMn 2401,13,3 On welding apparatus. Welding apparatus shall be equipped with at?east are fire »sing sne having a- riri:urr rat- 2401.1 Scope. Airports,he"ports,helsstops and aircraft hangars it g of?-A:1G-B:C it accordance with UFC Stardaru 1€ 1. shall be iii accordance with A icle 24. 2401.114 On aircraft reftreler°s. Aircraft refire ers sl ali be 2401..2 permits° For erne is to use strictures or enclosures for � with at leas.two fie,x d—iguisis, s ha ring a minn-mrrn. a p equipped v✓l, r � r o. aircraft servicing or repair and aircraf,revue it vehicles,see Sec- o f 2 - n ire g rating o Lc;�s ;�- a rvrdat ce � th UFC Standard 10-1. A tion 105,Permits a.2 and a.3. extinguisher shall beL readiLLy accessible frons either side of the 2401.3 Di--pesising Flammable and Carabsrstible Liq- vehicle. s ide. ispensing, transferring ant€ storage of ~lanar:able and 24t#1,13,5 At aircraft frifi3t£A£ vehicle fuel-dispertsls�g std cor rbustrrle'iou}ds_nsloe of a bu:,W;ng or s.ruc-are shall be it ac- tions, Portable fire extinguishers at aircra~.:roto:v.,r.c_e fuel- cordance with.Xrticle 79, dispersing sta.io•s sfiall be ircated s.uc int-Ournns or dispensers are rat lore tha~75 et(22 8G r ;fro-nn one sire x rg�is e~. 2401.4 r g sieriiri Fuel. Fia .r able hold con bustible x« ids Fire extinguishers shall be provived as fo<laws: call not be disperses rr o or removed froi tie:`ire:system of ar v aircraft within an aircraft hangar. 1. When the open-hose discharge capacity of the aircraft fuellng syste..m is not rnore than 200 gallons per`T`i:31` (.757'L.per Flammable and combusnble liquids shay not be dispersed sato r;inute;, at least Iwo extinguishers Lavmuni. having a rninz :atirg of o5 re.moved frorn a conta er,tali:,vehicle or aircraft except in an 20-B:C son-accordance with,UFC Standard 10-1,slmll be provided. approved locatiot. 2, When tle a,en.-I<ose discharge capacity of the aircraft 2401,5 Applicati*n of Flammable and Combustible Liquid fueling system is -pore than 200 gallons per minute (757 L per hiss€she5 11 he application of Z' 3;1's?s.,`:te but o,over 35 gall s per mi-,ut:(1325 yn IaP' r Class I or� l; t;id finishes sl<ai be € � Ir, e r done only it approved locations. at least are wheeled ex*inguisher having a r:rim.Lr: rating of 80- C it accordance vith UFC Standard 10-1, and having a 24111x6 Cleaning Parts. Aircraft, engines and parts of aircraft min rnuin capacity of .25 vos:rds (57 kg) of ager, shall be sha l rat be cleared with a fgGmm.able'liquid in an aircraft hangar provided. or wnhir 50 feet(15 24.0 rn n)of aro.l_er aircraft,building or har- 3. When the opus-hose discharge capacity of theL t a,rctaf fuel- gar. ing system is more than 353 gailars per i sinute( 325 l.,perm r- 24£l1.7 Drip Pates. Aircraft han�a.s shall he equipped and rnain- ule),at:east two hec ed ex rg:r:s`,els havfrg arn rA ,s r gall g tained W..:'i metal dr-in parts'`Ender he engines of all ainccra•-:store of� -�:t� ee3�^,:i a 7 ^ r E with a -C Standard, 10-1,and hav- or narked the-ein, irg a Minimum capacity of 125 poor::as 15-7 kg)of agent each, Sn'C be crowded. 24€11.,8 Satsrces of Ignition. Open flares,flRrre-prods cirg de- 2401.116 d Relscsr lir g see sa o`any fire ex:ir sIret eotziN- vices and other sources of sgr non shall not be perfai;ted in a g r:ert under any circumstances std:l:oe reported a ire ma^ager a] hangar,exp ve in approved.acatio is. the airport and tl^e chief i-nmediately after use. 24 1.9 Suit king. N,1) SIMOICIN r signs sha i be provided in 2401.14 Aircraft ?utas- Veliicle Yuel-digpensMg Sta- accorda ice with Section M9.4.1, tions, Aircraft motor vel is e fr�l-cispe sing s`ations shall be iii 2401.1€I Rtinnirig Engirles. Aircraft engines shall not be runs lir accordance with Article 52. aircraft l argars except in apo roved ergine test areas. 2401.1.5 Regulations Not Covered. lit gu ations not specifical- ly^t3 mined herein pertaining to airports,ai;c ft _anRa s nd_--p- 2401.11 Repairing Aircraft. Repairing of aircraft requirin Me � enar operations s sal: e r accordance %vah ra*. :airy use of open flarnes, spa � produ ing dev es or the heating of p„ parts above 500"IF%12610'C)sha.'•l n-.done_s1 the open or in air area recognized sta ida~ds and 24- , conforr hng with the Bu--,ding Code for a Group 3H, Division. 5 T1� 24€l2 FUELING AND DEFUELING L3 Occupancy. 24€12.1 General. 24i31o12 I✓t�rgr#susti�sle Storage. �.,o°�sbi=� bl ~rat erzai�2r o h- o hazardous:rrat.,r,a:s stored_n an aircraft ha-..,gar sha_be s.o-ed 24€#2.1..1 Applicability. Aircraft shall be faeied and deft e?ed it in apNraved locations and cc rtairers. accordance wi;to Section 2402. 2401.13 Partable Fire Extinguishers. 2402.1.2 RefiieHng equipment. Aird-aft shall be fi:eied are de- fueled'from, aircraft-rotor vehicle fueLdispC-1sing stations or re- 2431,13.1 General. .orlabie fire exti_guish ers sl all he provided fuele_ units.A,rcraf-motor� d_sre �stations shall ��. oto. vehicle iwe ,r� �'• and sa ntairedd in. accordance with An: c`e 10 and Sec- be M accordance y✓*h Article 52.Ref?,ele i.„sts shat by it accord- don 241_.13. .rice with Sec..on 24 2, 24€1 ,13.2 On towing vehkles. V,-h;cles used for towing aircraft 24112.2 2 dD��t? ��3.a£�of Aircraft Refuel€r°s anal Accessories. shall be equipped with a ;east one fire extinguisher l avid a 2402.2.1 General. Tanuc vehi-Mes st'a be in accordance with i nniT u.m. rata; of 23-3:C it accordance with FC Star:.- Section 2402 and shall be designed and cons,_acted in accordance and 1d-l. with UFC Stard2rds 24-1 and 7S-4. ..................... 240222 €998 CALIFORNM RRE CODE 24,32.8.1 2402.2.2 Transfer apparatus. Aircraft refuel,,_- units shall be i.Ladders cors:uuced of roncornbustit�,ie material,are allowed 19 equipped and maintained with an approved transfer apparatus- to be used with or attached to aircraft refueler:,omits,provided'he if suc;,transfer apparatus is operated by an individual unit of the nnanner of attachment or use of such?adders is approved and does Inter final cr,3`bustion nnotor type,s ch power unit sha l be locatedriot occ SPL?or constitute ie a 3 addStlGna3 fere or acc3de a€hazard in as ramote y as prat:cab e frgt a pure S,gaping,£:eters,ai<c i nn<- the operation of such refucier unfits. nators, water separators, hose reels,aril similar equipment,and 2. Hose reels used in connection with refire er units shall be sha:i be housed to a separate co npartr nen'from.any of tire afore- constructed of noncoriib�stinle materials and sZ a:€ be proMcess ne:ntioned items Ili fuel tanks in cornectioa:therewith shall be with a packing gland or other device which will preclude Biel suitably designated'and insialsed,and the maximum capacity slhall leakage between reels and fuel manifolds. not exceed 5 L.S.gallons(18.9€.)when such tank is r s'al'_ed on 242 any Such. -engine in any compartment h3 housing any soon engine, Qualified Operators. Aircraft refueler units shall be The exhaust pipe,muffler and tail pipe shall be shielded. attended and operated only by persons instructed in lnethods of proper use and operation and �vho are qua€if:ed to tile such , operated by gears or chains,the gears, chains,shafts, bear- refueler units in accordance with—ri aiur:um safety requirements. is gs 1•ous rg and all,parts thereo>sla he o€a.°u approved design Qualified ops-a tors lira carry on:nein person an filer ficatifln and shail be installed ui a workmat:€_ke manner and so maintained. card issued by their employer certifying their qualifications. Flexible connections for the purpose of e?2irninating vibration: 24€12.4 Protection of Hoses. Before an aircraft_efue'.er;rtn:t:s are allowed to mate;al used therein is designated,installed and moved, fuel transfer inoses shall be properly placed on the r a r tai ned in en.approved manner,provided such connections do approved reel or in the coinpartrnen' provided, or stored or top not exceed 24 inches(610 mm)Jr.le;agfi. decking of the refueler if proper he:g t rail is provided for security aransfer apparatus sha:l be metahica ly interconnected with and protection of Such equip-nest.a—zael transfer hose shall not be tanks,chassis,axles and springs of aircraft refr~waer grits. looped or:raped over any part of the refzele:unit,except as herein provided, Fue• transfer hose shall not be `ragged when such 2402.13 Grounding cables, Aircraft refueler units shall be pro- refueler unit is moved frons orie fueling position to another, vided and maintained with a sliibstar f al:heavy-duty ground cable of sufficient length to be bonded to the aircraft to be serviced.Such 24€32.5 Operation,Maintenance and Use of Aircraft_Refueler cable shall be metamcai,y connected to the transfer apparatus or Units. chassis cf th aircraft refueler unit on one end arid shall be pro- 2402.5.1 Genars€ The onera£ien, maintenance and use of air vided with a suitable metal daring on the other end,to be flxed to craft refueier units Shall be iii accordance with Section 2402.5 and the aircraft, ogler applicable provisions of Arrice 24,. The ground cable shO be bare or have a transparent protective on a in . Aircraft 24f12.5.2 Garaa refueler units shalt be stored out- 05 andbe-carried or in co pall; e t Prov;led for ics s<de o",and not gess'bar!5 fee:($5 24£3:�r m)from,any building at T. other Purpose in suci a arnn:er Mat it w l rot ;e subjected w sharp kinks or accidental breakage tinder conditions of general use. a location approved by tae manager of the airport and the chief. 2402.2.4 Pumps. Pumps of positive displacement type s€:all be 24€32.5 e€Saairimg, Mechaiiica€repairs on such units shall be provided with a bypass rein varve set at a press done only at approved locations.Minor adjustments or repairs are l e of not more all when necessary to irve sucl unit£o tl e storage°ocatior: than 35 percent in excess of'he nor- Sal working press l':e Cif sucil Vdsier ?u'e#wne neves e fry to me E� uc uric<. unit,Such trouts shall be equipped at.--'maintained with a pressure gage or.he discharge side of the gulag. 2402.5.4 Operators. Aircraft refueler units which are operated by a person other than the permittee or the perry tree's regularly 24€2 2.5 Dispensing hoses and nozzles. loses shall be de- authorized employee shall be provided with alegible sign visibl.esigieu for the transferring g of hydrocarbon€:quids. fro n the outside thereof showing the nan^e of tide person,firm or The length of�€inose shall be limited to the aactua reeds of tine corporat on operating such loan.. i ndi vidua' transfer apparatus Hoses sha?l be equipped with an approved shutoff nozzle. Fuel transfer :nozzles shall be of 2402.6 Condition of Equipmernt, Aircraft refueler units anal equipi.<er:.used in connection therewith dial:be r?nainta=_'rned in a self-closingryp ,designed to be actuated by hand pressure only. safe operating condition a id gootf repair at al turn es. Notches and ogler devices shall,not be Wised_o_ holding a.nozzle va ve handle in the opera position.Nozzles shall be equipped with Upon finding any aircraft servicing equipment,which is in use a grounding cable complete with proper attachment for aircraft to during fueling operations to be defective or in a state of disrepair, be serviced. anal by reason of such defect or state of disrepair the use of such aircraft servicing equipment constitutes an undue fire hazard,:ns 2402.2.6 Protection of electrical equipment. Electric wring, chief is a:athorized.o order,the use of such eq£iipmer,discontin- SW tches, lig=hts and tuber sources of ignition, when:located in a ued until repairs,replace-ments or changes are made to render the cflma t r ent l ousirg piping, pumps, air ell azia,ators, water same safe for controlled arse. Defective equipmen' shall rot be separators,hose reels or similar equipment,ss all be enclosed m a used until the same is rendered safe to lige satisfaction of the chief, vapor-tight housing. Electrical motors located in such a corn artme-shall be of a type app ov n; s 24€12.7 Loading and r Aircraft sr refuel p yp ed o .se as pec..fied n the g Unloading. �,. rasa era lits shall be electrical Code, loaded only at an approved loading racy,except,when defue irng aircraft, loading frown the fuel tanks of aircraft is allowed. 242.2,7 fern :rad of equipment coaaapaart�raenEs4 for-:apo=�-. n , water separators, : n - yme £shousingp:pi g p rps ci e` s eflecarg) fhEthb " addC`: byapproved roved inose reels and simn)Ia_ equipment shall be adequately ventilated at transfer apparatus into tris full :arks of -aircraft, undergroi r<d fico revel or w, ni:the Pion:itself storage tanks o approved gravity storage tanks. t �. 2402.2..8 Accessory equipment. Lad:ers,hose reels and similar 24832.8 Fueling and Defu°Brag. accessory equipment small be of an approved type and Constructed 24€32.81 Parking location. Aircraft refueler units shall not be substantially as foiiows: located,parked or permitted to stand under any portion of an air- 1-54 1998 CALIFORNIA FERE CODE 2402.8.1 2403.6 craft or n a position where such unit would obstruct egress from cape of such passengers through regular and emergency exits in an aircra t should fire occs r fi sting fuel irarsfer on rations. the evert fire shoe lcl occur fit ring such f rel transfer operatic s. 2402.8.2 Bonding and grounding. Aircraft refueler units shall 2402.10 Sources of &gnitiom Smoking and producing open be electrically boarded to the aircraft being fueled or defueled and flames within 50 feet 1,15 240 nm)of a point where fuel Is being either the aircraft refueler crit or the aircraft shall be grounded in transferred shall be prohibited.. Electrical and rsntc~-dt vee: de- ar approved manner.A drag chair or flexible groan.:conductor v ces shall not be connected to tar disco nected from,ams aircraft at. small not be deemed ars flu fill the requirements of Section 2402.8.2 any tine fueling operations are in progress or such aircraft. for grounding during fuel transfer. Transfer nozz'es shall be equipped with approved bonding cols- SECTION �-2403 HELIPORTS AND HELISi'O S doctors which shall be clipped or otherwise positively engaged 2403.1 General. Heliports and helistops shall be maintained it., with t the bonding attach-ment provided on the aircraft adjacent to accordance with Section 2403. Heliports and he.istops on the fuel tank cup. buildings shall be constructed in accordance with the Building Bonding and ground corrections required by Section 2402,8.2 codc. shall be made prior to fuel transfer and shall not be disconnected until fn_:e'trarsfer operations are cor��pleted. 243.2 Clearances. The touchdown area shad be surrounded on all sides by a clear area having mirdmu`T:average width at roof 24€12.8.3 Transfer personnel. During fuel trarnsfer operations,a level of 15 feet(45' 2 mm)but no width less than 5 feet(1524 quan led person small be in cornt.o: of each transfer nozzle and mrs).The clear area shall be mam'ained, another qualified person shall be it immediate control of the 2403.3 C12ss i;and Mass 11 Liquid Spillage. Landing areas on €uel-pumping egWp^nent to shut off or otherwise control the flow structures shall be so main a n<ed as to confine Class;or al liquid of fuel from the":ruse fueling operatiors are begin until they are spi 1998 CAUFORMA E#RE CODE 250, ARTICLE 2 ®PLACES OF ABLY SECTION 25DI —GENERAL 2501.&2 Manic hardwareEx-it doors fronj sero up A 39 � Occupancies shall riot be orovi ed wi`h a latco ov;iocK unless st is as 2,501.1 Scope. Places cif assetnbly,incl.ud%ng Group A Occupan- ,antic hardware. S cies, reviewing stands,grandstands bleachers, folding and tele- 8 sco 'r tdo carnivals and fairs, ��T��N�e r a ;3i �' seating, arta Orr ? shall be in GroupA,D son 3 Oc 'pa n6es and n_I'4 S accordance with Article 25. C urCl2eS,panic."3?"f W2_"e"T' !)e omit' from.the mam ex.,whe main exit Consists Of a ssrg e door :r of doors.A key ocking 750L2 Definitions. For definitorls of ASSEMBLY;BLEACH device may 7e <sed in_ax Ce o :e panic hardware,provided there is ERS; DISPERSALAREA,A, SAI; FOLDING AND TELE- a readi�y visible dlrrable sig^t adjacent to the doorway stadng TMS � }'; q'q DOOR MUST REMAIN UNTGGFC,D DURING BUSINESS a SCOPING SEATING; FOO'OOTBOARDS; GRANDSTANDS; "HOURS.The s gr ail'o eters not less thar,t inch(25.4 mm)high 3 OPEN-AIR GRANDSTANDS AND BLEACHERS; PERMA- o:i a contrasting backg*oa rd._'When unlocked,the single door or both as NETN?' STANDS RE-1TEWIN.G STANDS, SMOKE-I IRO- .eaves of a pair o`doors miustne free to sw--ng w ,.opt on.-rationfan, s L ECTED AS s MBLY SEATING and T EMPt"�NARY SEATING latching device.When a pair of doors.s.:rite.-cL,o.•leaf shall have Epi I IES,See A r d'e¢2, ro locking devices whatsoever,and::^.e second tea¢shale sr:•a:gee S to latct,o_-lock into the frame and into the first leaf in such a m airier B 25€31.3 Permits and Plans. or :ten–nits to operate a. -race of that a s? g e nnlcck=.ng acr€an moil's un?ock l ct leaves s:r u?:?neaws:y. assembly,_ opera.- 3 carnival or E ash,edge o>sr?ace belts or any at er£y e of device ,2r may e used F fair, use iq td® €�' gas-f tiled to close or estrain the door other t.an by o„erution of ,e loo ling a ve Yicies c3F p i erft or cc rpetit.or t�F display inside a device s prohibited.T;e use c::n.s exceptio .ay be revoked by the asserb y occupancy,or use caddies or€stirrer open-flarrne devices builldmg off ciai for due cause. � n assembly areas,see Section 105,pemifts c,1,c.2,1.2 and p.2. d 2.l d Ile is dwu e may e ✓avec cn gat s s rroand g stad a ns i Pi". ,t rt,:^.er '�.e gates �Underconstart m ens ate sine v;sa w1�.3 £?e Plans'.,� t;a.;':l:va: and fair r43'�"d:.s shall be s;3biTi:ted when re- ��iC S present d provided safe d� sai a as based squ 'equi ed by the diie`. � fee¢(3 28.n2}per e cspan� are locateL be.we n -he stadium an he S fence Gates may b fl szc sliding or ming g nd may e-deed t. B 2501.4 &Ver°visiOn and CQmrrmunicadark System. d:s�ersaa areas:iii � 25€1I.4, � iia^er�r, Places of assembly be located not less t an 50 ee.(15 240:..r)from:he siadiuM? � by shall be adder the a cars°ant superyision of a competent adult or the pre.-=rises during 2501.9 Aisles° a t ie time that tine promises are open to the public. a 25111.91 General. Aisles leading to required ex is shall be n 250 .4.2 Communication,Wien required by the chief,places of provided fro-n all por°ions of b.t_rdings.Aisles located w thin ar mss s"l Y s I be provided with a metlsod`cal notifying the fire de access'_ble rodte of travel shall also a�uiy wish the Building a renin, l event of an nprget may,SUcn ret-sod ca s co s_st cµ Code for accessibility(see UEC Chap, a teiepl-one,an ala=k.system corre.,.ed.o dire fire department of a other approved agency,or other approved means.Methods o_noti- 2501S.2 Width without fixed seats. The width of aisles in S ny.t g*he fare deparnment shall be readily available to the public. assembly occupancies without fixed seeds sba l cot:_py with Sec- a tion 2501.9.2.Aisle wilt fs sda'1 be provided in accordance witls 2 2501.5 Decorative Materials. Combustible decorative mater– the followirg: a ars shall be in accordancewith Sec<lor 11 03.3.3. 1, 1n areas serving employees only,the r is,idst d aisle width 2501.6 Pyroxylin-coated Fabrics- Pyroxylin-coated fabrics may be 24 inches(6510:nn-)lbt3t not less tl;an'he width required by Pe used as a decorative:datenial in accordance will:Section 2501.5 or the number of employces served. a a a surface covering er fixed fa:ssishirgs,sba be i::tlted in arnan:;tt 2. 1:s assembly o riapaneies witl:odt fixed seats,`ire rsitrn, r to the fos_owr sg clear aisle w d.h shall be 36 inches(9 14 mr)-w'here seats,tables, B I. Fabrics containing 1 A ounces-10 1.7 ounces of cellulose di- counters,furrisd:rgs,display„and ss:r..a: ..x pares or eq sipmert a trate per square yard 147.59 g/m2 to 5 7.�gJt s2}shay:not be used ir: are placed on one side of the aisle only add 44 inches(I I S_rm) � excess of a total amount equ;vale.nt to 1 s r are foot cif fabric s ir- wirers such f.xtures or ega'prse t are placed o s bot stiles of t ne a nf `•5 a 2 3 a Sip. 63 ace t� , cubic tet e. rocs-:volrn.dp 03.22 rs Jtr: ). 2. 1`abrics containing 1.7 ounces or more of celhilose:sit%ate 2501.9.3 widths-with fixed seats. Aisles in assernbly occupan- per square yard(57.6 gJm2;s::all net be used in excess of a total: cies with fixed seats s<a11 comply with Section 25£31.9.3.The clear ar_o:tdt equivalent ivalent to square fret of fabric surface to 15 cable width of aisles shall be based of fire n-ar:ber of occupants within 01 fee,of roc ri volume e( .1I. s 2J s1. the_dsartio of the seating areas se€ved by the aisle. a 3 /esrp seg an be accompl.shed by fcsld:r_g a piece:o five The t siridssars clear w4dith of ajisles and Diner means&egr,ss ^ickness s and measum ng to see. t:.e.1::ckness of five lays~s ex shall be in accordance w,,* Table 2501-A or for bnld r gs prov.v- seeds '/g iridis(3.2 dim). ing smoke-protect;d assennNy seating and for which an approved 13 life safety eve cation is conducted, irs accordance with Table a 25007 Metlon Picture Screeds. In places of assemb' ,nidation 250 E.For Table 250--2, he nurn ser of'seats specified must be � Int °uYe screens Cr screen masking shall be it accordance wit,,n See- within a sinng.e assem-bly place, and i sterpolatior. sha<, be per- tion 2.501.5. rifted between the specified values shown, For'Doti tables, rise 25131.8 Exit Doors. rin;rmarn clear widths shown; shall be modified in acco~dance with the following: a 25 I,SaL General, Exit doors s sell ccs ply with Sect ors 12£17 1. Factor A-If :secs exceed 7 ins s(1 78-.�)in-a fight,-nu'- arae 25 s d.t,.y'he stair widdth in t:e ta5.es by factor A,where. �mv� . . 1998 CA#elFORMA FIRE CODE (riser height -� 7.s lrch=es) rot exceed alis incl: (4.8 mm.). A contrasting niarkirg stripe or 8 B R_ _ + 5 other approved riarking shall be provided or each tread at the B B nosing or leading edge such that the hocatton of each tread is a S For SI: s bei l 1`78 r r readily apparent when viewed n descent. Such strip shall a _ (n g _) 3 A -i 27 min:mum of 1 inch(25.4 mr_':)wide and a maximur n of 2 itches 3 (51 tin:)wide. a 2, Factor B:Stairs not staving a handrail w;tear a 33-inc€ (760 ��€�f3�i: When the slope o n she steps and r e ad ointng 3 t seating area is the mime, the riser heights m iYeincreasede £o a � -�;hor_zortal distance sha_<be 25 percent wide:filen otherwise "gy � a calc-elated.Multiply by°actor B, where B= 1.25. maxis w r of 9 inches.224 mm)amay be n --:.omm but only to S the extent necessitated by charges.n the slope of the adjoining seating � 3. Factor C:Ramps steeper than;1 un t ver:cal in i3 units lion- a-ea to maintair:adequate sightlines.`va asides ray exceed 31;6 inch � .zontal(10%slope)Frere used it ascent shall be l0 percent wider (4.8 rem)between adjacent risers provided the exact location of such a than otherwise ca'culated.Multipty by factor C', where C= 1.10, variations is identified wiEif a marking s°ripe on each tread at tze:nosing � or leadiang edge adiacenE o r. no ifor:n rnser Th mark g stripe Where egress is possible in two directions, the width. of such. s€:all be esti-ctively differ-,,-,from the contrasting-marking stripe. atshes shall be t rifo £t throughout their 1ength. 250 .9.7 Handrails. handrails shall comply with .he height, a a `�Ihen aisles converge to fors:a single path of exit travel,the size and shape di ens ors set forth in the Bu ding Code (See a aisle width=shall no,be less than the combined required width of € BC Section 10€34.9.2.7)and snap:leave roue ed terminations or s flee converging aisle. bends. Rar.ped aisles having a slope steeper than l ani?vertical;ln h B In assembly roor:s with fixed seats arranged in rows,the clear 15 units laorizortal (6.7�/o slope', and aisle stairs (two or more S width:of aisles shall no be less than set forth above and lot less adjacent steps)she, have handrails located either at the side o: than the following: within .ae aisle widths. Handrai s ray prod ct into file required ais_e width a distance of 3 1l2 inches(89 m r) a B For -ei hat inches(1,219 mm)for stairs having seating or both a y gEXCEPTION& 1. Handrails may be onz.£ted on ramped s es S sides. :saving a slope not greater than 1 snit veti.cai in 3 units horizo:a,ai � Thirtinches ches (914 min, for stairs leaving Seating on one (<2.5%slope)when ffixed seating is on bots:sides of the sisie. � side. 2. ardrails may be orntted whe-P a guardrail;s at:he s^de of an aisle which conforms tothe size ane shape requirements fo dra:is. Twenty-three :aches (584 mm.) between a stair handrail and � � 1-lardmails located within the aisle width shall be cis ohtiht:ous seating when the aisles are subdivided by the handrail° with gaps or breaks at intervals not to exceed five rows. These � a Forty fwo inches 11367 rain)for level or ramped aisles having gaps or breaks shall have a clear width of not less than 22 inches a sea:rg on bout sides. (559 :ran) and rot more than 36 inches (914 rein) rmeasared � 1,o izontall Such handrails sha have an additional a°�ermediate Thirty-six inches (914 mm.) for level or ramped aisles having y° 5 g on one side. handrail located 12 inches(3;15 rnm)below.he main handrail. a awertty-t tree inches (584 ;era) between a stair handrail arts 2518A0 Seating. � seating whey_an aisle does trot serve snore than five rows or one 250 .10.1 Spacing. When seating rows have 14 or less seats,the side, :rinf:rtFtta clear width between rows shall not be less titan 12 in- 5 ,9e�1 I isle fie" an ¢irsra. Aisles sl all to release at a cross rhes(335 mrn)measured as the clear horizontal distance from the � aisle,foyer,doorway o vomitory.Aisles shall not have a dead end back of the row ahead and the nearest projec cr of the row be lest There seats are autornatic or self-rising, measurement may be a greater that.20 feet 16096 mm'in lengt.. � a made with he seats.n:he raised position.Where sea's are rot aa- � EXCEP�`ION: A-onger dead-end:isle is permitted when seats tomatic or self rising,the minimum clear width shall be :easared � served by t`e&a^.-end aisle are not more than 24 seats front]another with the Seat ins the down position. aisle measured aro:g a ow of seats having a mins sun:clear wad+a of 12 inches(305 mm)plus 0.6 inch!(15 mm)for each additional seat The Clear width shall be increased as f6 lows: above seven in a row. n s :. For rows of seating erred:by aisles or doorways at both ends, a Each end of a cross aisle shall terminate at an aisle, foyer, there sh3ail be no more than 100 seats per row are tate minorum 3 a doorway or vomitory. clear width of 12 inches 1335 rani)between rows shall be increased 2501.9.6 Ramp slope.';°he slope of ramped aisles shall not be by 03 inch(7.62 h n)for every additional sea:beyond 14,but the more t fa£ 1 unit vertical :s 8 snits ho izo atal 't 2.5% slope). minimum clear wietlt need rot exceed 22-inches(55o t t x).if the to I B R aisles are dead ended,see Section 25gi.9.4 for ft then lr nitaticrs. a Ramped aisles shall have a slip-resistart surface. 2. For rows;;f seat=:rg served by an aisle or a doorway atone ere 1B 2501.M Aisle steps. only, the r£ainirnum clear width of 12 inches (335 atm)between $ a rows shall be increased,by 0.6 inch(15:real..)for every additional n 0 25111.9 6.1 When prohibited & ps sh=all not e used its aisles a B seat beyond seven,b-ut The minira:am clear width re not-exceed B a heaving slope of t unit vertical tit 8 units llor:zcnta.(12.11%slope; y a min).In addition,tate distance to the pR r>..here tate 8 o or less. a occupant'has a Choice® twodirections of travel to an exit s^all rat 8 25£31.9,6.2 When required. Aisles with a slope steeper than exceed 30 feet(9144 nam)from he point where the occupant is B 1 unit vertical in 8 units horizontal(12.5%slope)shall consist of seated. a B a series of risers and treads exl-Indt~tg across the entire width of the 2513 . 11.2 Bonding of eb irse Loose e seats, folding chairs or nasi-,. similar seating facilities that are not fixed to "lee floor shall be The height of risers shall not be more than 7 inches(178*errs)or bonded,together in groups of three or.rose. less than 4 inches(s 132.mm)and the tread run shall not be less than EXCEPTIONS- 1.When not more than.300 such seats,chairs or 11 inches 1,279 rnm).Ther ser r g a shall be uniform within each facilities are provided,bonding is not required B flight and the tread mn shall b„ u-niform. throughout ,he aisle. 2.The bonding of chairs is not required wizen tables a=re provided, Variations in run or height between adjacent treads or risers shall as wizen the occupancy is used€or di ping or sizrilarp rposes. - ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... _........ ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... .....-. ..... ...... ......... ......... ............_........ __ ........ ......... ......... ......... ..._.... ..__ 1998 CAL€FORMA FIRE CODE ',€ B�2 50LE 1 5ABLE 2501-A When bording of chairs is required, aisles and exits shall be 25£13.16.2 Determination of occapant load. 7,1 r-Umbel' Of provided as required by Section,2501.9.3. persons is a building or portion thereof shall not exceed the amour deterinined as specified in the l uffliding Code,except t-hat 25131.1€1.3 Bleacher seats and grandstands. ss ac`ser sea's and where stadia additional exit facilities are provided the occupant revievving, stands sinal: be in accordance with Sections 25132 load can be increased by not more than 10 percent, when and 25:03. approved., without being considered Overcrowding. 25ol.11 Use of Exit Ways. Interior and -exterior stairways, 2501,16.3 Overcrowding. Overcrowding and admittance of smokeproof enc':osares,hallways,cor dors,vestrblales,balco ries persons beyond the approved capacity of a place of asserab<y a e and brit es'eadin to a stairway or an exi'shall not be used;in any prohibited. } � g g � ^�_ The chief,a�cra fira4in csvercrowwirx ondi.iors or way that will obstruct their use as an, exit or that wit:present a obstructions in aisles, passageways or other means of egress,or hazardous condition, upon finding a cor:ditior which constitutes a serious merace to 2501.12 Ashtrays. Where s,noking s .':owed, approved tzon- l� is autho ze €o cause the per`orn nice, presentation, i. , rec h d spectacle or eratert inme:it to be stooped until such condition or CS}rE�^.it5t?tt_�aSl`:,rayU d)�nic.Ca3."•�:vCr�u Altai.be provided d?F3 eaC`? " table and at other convenient daces. obstrt=.ctior is corrected. 25€1 .13 Fire Appliances. Fire appliances shall be kept in prop- 25€31.1.7 Candles and other open-flame€evices. Candles and er vrorkirg condition. Ex€ingunshers and hose and sip filar other ope i—flame devices shall;got be used in places Of assembly �.i �;m a 1' Il b or in dririking or dining establ,shnnen.s. a w.'ances shall ve w,si le and accessible a€a f times.xt sra. e the tinny of the owner acid the Occupant of each building or part of a � r z e s. X �:P" Ot'�Ss i When=s L n conjunction with approved heat- building occupied as a place of assearibly to properly train suffi- `Mg or cooking appliances in w eas op accessible to the pubic. =11treguilar employees in the use of fire appliances.hes also Sec- 2.When used in conformance with section l 109.8. tion 1303.5. 3.wh.e:z used in confarn-lance with section 8203.2.1.8. 250114 plain of Exit Ways and Aisles. When required by the 2501,18 Standby Personnel. When,in the opinion:of the chic" chief, a pian ir:dicating the seating arrangements, location and it is essential for public safety in a place of assembly cr any other widith of exi,ways and aisles shall be submitted for approval,and place where people congregate,due o'.he nansber of persons,or an,approved copy of the pear srtad?be kept on display or the preys- the nature of the performance, exhibition, display, contest or ise> activity, t'aae owner, age:tt or lessee shall employ one or more is u qualified personst as required and approved,to be on duty at such 25€1.15 Marking and Lighting of Exits. Exits ire places of as- place.Saac,h individuals shall be subject to the chief's orders at all sembly shall be identified and lighted in accordance with Sections tines when so employed and shall be in uniform and mmam on 1211 and 1212. duty daring the times such places are open to the public,or when a 2501.16 Maximum Occupant Load. such activity is being conducted.Before each performance of the start of such activity, such ndividua-'s shall inspect the required 5 25€31.16.1 Posting of room capacity. Any room having an fire appliances provided to see t<_a they are in proper place and in 8 occapan, 'load of 50 or more where fixed scats are rot installed, good work;rg order,and shall keep d ligert watch for fires dull sg and which is used for assembly purposes,sin's have the capacity the titee sucl°place is opera to the p b.'c or switch act.vity is being of the room posted it a conspicuous place or are approved sign conducted and take prompt measures for extinguishrr_ertt of flies real the main exit hOm:he room. Such sign shall be-naintained the, may occur. Such i td vidt:ials, shall not be recuired: or legible by the owner or the owner's authorized ager:; and shall permitted,while or duty,to perform any other duties than those B indicate the r:umber of occupants permitted for each 1`00113 use. herein specified. TABLE 2601- —MINWW WIDTH OF AiSLES AND OTHER,fOEANS Or EGRESS#fit ASSEMBLY as OCCUPANUES°d THOUT WOKE-PROTECT;ED ASSVA LY SEAS NG1 a CLEAR.Vsf*Th PSR SEAT SERVED ni a2 CHES :�UMSM OF SEAL'S x 25.E for m w Unlimited ; 0.300 x A x B x O 0.220 x C x 0 ^See Section 2503.9.3 for dreeerrnining factors A,B and C.€3=occapwit load. TABLE 2501-B—MINMWA WIDTH OF AMLES AMLAND OTHER MEANS OF EGRESS lid ASSEMBLY CLEAP MDTF PMP SEAQ SERVED N e ONES I Stara Passageways,Ramos and oit orfflaya A4U5 SER OF SFATS3 x 25.4 for mm — -- 2,0000 0,300xAxBx0 e.220xCx0 0.200xAXBX0 0.150XCX0 3 �, -130x Ax8X0 } 0.100xCx0 i 35,000 0.096xAx33XO 0.070XCX0 20,000 0-076XAX33X0 0.056xCx0 25,G00 or snore 0.060 x A Y B x 0.044 x C x 0 � !See Sect-on 2501 9.3 for determining factors A,H and C.0=occupant load. 2ta1temol.tion between the number of seats listed is allowed with a corresponding intemolatim between the widths shown- 1_59 2502 1998 CAUFORMA FME CODE 2502.4.9 -SECTION 2502®RMEWING STANDS, quired widths determined in accordance with the Building Code GRANDSTANDS, BLEACHERS,AND FOLDING AND ,see ITEC Section 1C0g.5.4)and Section 25G2,4.4.3. TELESCOMAT e 2542.4.5 Cross aisles and vamitories. Cross aisles ars vo-mito- 25432.1 General. Reviewing stands,grandstands,bleachers,and ries shall not be less than 54 inches 0372 nntn)it clear width and foldirg and telescoping seating shall be it accordance with Sec- shall extend to an exit, enclosed stairway or exterior perimeter 8 o tion 2502, ramp.Except for temporary seating facilities,the req;iired width 3 for cross aisles sliall equal clie greatest of th ee°nimii lin re shred tri 25ii)12 Height of Reviewing Stands,Grandstands,Bleachers, widths determined in accordance with the Bui d-Lng Code require- a and Folding and Telescoping Seating, The-height of reviewing rime-its for exits and aisles(see UBC Section 1308.5.4; and Sec- � stands,grandstands,bleachers,incl folding and telescoping Seat- tion 2502.4.5. P3 ing shall be in accordance with the Building Code(see€BC Sec- 2 2502.4,6 Stairways and Except as otherwise provided 3 tion 3€13,2;. t; ramps. p n pi B in Section 25102.4.6,grandstands,bleachers and folding and� "e- a 2502.2 Design Requirements. Reviewing stands, grandstands scoping,seating shall.comply with other appiicasie sllcttons o ie a Es and bleachers shall be designed it:accordance with the Building Building Code for exits.Stairways and ail s shall have a maxi- s BCede(sue UBC Chapter 16 and Section 1806.9). rmurn rise and:,nn,as provided in the Building Code(see UBC Sec- tions 1003 3.3 and 1303.3.4), except those within the seating 8 2.502.4 General Regiaireinents• facility which serve as ars=es at ig rt angles to the rows of seats where the rise shall not exceed S inches(233 mm).When an aisle 25432.4,1 Row spacing There shall b a clear space of not less B S3 te-nirates at an elevation more than: g inches (203 nim) above ti than 12 inches(305 nim"I r:ieasured ho:izontally betweet :he back a t3 or backrest of each seat avid the front of the seat i'mm..ed;ately be- grace tin floor o loav,the a sae shah,be provided with a stairway o: ramp which width is rot less than the width of the aisle. Bind it. flue rnrnrrmn. spacinsg of rows of seats treasured from. n aclt to back shall be: Stairways and ramps shall have hardrails as provided it the a Building Code(see UBC Sections 1£303.3.3.6 an `:^vC3 s 4`,,ex- 13 1. .went wo inches (557 rnm)for seats without backrests. x U a C pt stairways within the Sear rig: + l ty which serve as aisles at a B 2. hir*v nitches(762 rmnn)for seats with backrests. right arg es where hardra is shall b ~rovided at:sne s de or a ong B the center litre.A rmnimurr clear width o-48'inches(1219 mm) rn a m; ;v-three inches(838 mm)for chair seating. � between seats s sa l be provided for aisle stairways hav rpg"eater- � 25412,4.2 Rise between rows. :tie n iaxirmum rise from etre raw a sle handrails.When there is seating on both sides of'he arsle, a 8 of seats to the next shaft not exceed 16 inches(406 ni-m)unless the harldra_s shall be discontinuo�s w_th open gs as r"e•v a_s rut ex- 8 B seat spacing froth back to back measured horizontally is ceedrng five rows for access to seating.The op"ming g shall have a a ,inches 0016 mm)or°more. clear width of at least 22 inches 1559-r,m. and not greater than R a 36 inches(914 min)measured horizort:d.y,and the handrail stsall 5 t e EXCEPTION. h e�3 wwvaay z ceased is 24 c les{510 m)wseats are ta�te have rounded terminations. When, hamdra! are : ov ded hi he B ho zontal spacing back to back of 33 inches(838 rnni). middle of the risk �tair5,there shall be -1 c^n firma inter n.,diaM rail located approximately 12 inches(335 mni)below the top of o 25432.43 Seating capacity determination. Wher belch-type the handrail, seating is used he number of seats shall be rased on one person EXCEPTION: ornporary seatirg facit ty stairways w,thi the re;eh < inches(4 7 mrr)Of length®f the bench. seating area which serve as aisles a,right angles need not he provided el wit; rardrails. n 2502.4.4 Aisles. t3 25€12.4.7 Guardrails. Perimeter guardrai.s or enclosing walls or 254114.4,1 Aisles required. Aisles shall be provided it all seat- fencing shall be provided for all por.,oras of elevated Seating facili :rig facilities except that aisles may be omitted when ail of the fol- ties which are naere than 30 inches(762 itzm)above grade or floor. to Virg conditions axis:: Constmction of guardrails dull comply with;lie Building Code a 1. Setts are without backrests, (see UBC Section 509 and Table 16 l3).Cucrdrai.s shalt be 42 is ales(1067 rmii)above the rear of a seat board or 42 inches(1067 � 2. the se_tort row to notiv floes not exceed 6 inches(154 n in) mM%above the rear of the steps it an aisle when.the guardraii is per rov✓, parallel and a jacent to the aisle. a ?. The rEvd Spa i tg does not exceed 28 inches(71' int)unless EXCEPTION- Guardrail's at the front of ziie front row o`sets, 3 t ie sea,oar ds and footboards are at the Same elevation, which are no,located.at*he erg of an aisle and v+l ere share is nn crass n aisle,may have a heigFt of 26 inco`,es(66+0 mfr)and need not ranee;Ilie r' 4. The number, of rows does rot exceed 16 in height, 4-anc niaximutc(102 rn)spacing specified in, the Bin ding cccle B 5. The Firs:seadrg board is not in:ore than 12 inches(305 mi n'i) (see UBC Sectio::5'3);however,a riiidra.l sial be instaledl. � above grade, =:ie open,vertical space between footboard:,and seats shall not 2 exceed 9 riches(228.6 tial`when footboards are iron than 30 in,- R 6. Seatboards are continuous flat surfaces,and ' a cht s(752 mus)above grade. 7. Seaboards provide a walki:gig surface with a minimums width Ba of 13 inches(279 nam'.. 2502.4.8 Toe€soards. A 4-inch-high (:02 m i r) vertical barn en, shall be installed along the edge of walking platforms whenever _ 2502.4.4.2 Obstructions. No obstruction shall be placed in the guardrails are required. re uired width_of an, aisle or exitwa off y Y EXCEPTION-Toeboares shall not he required at the ends o ont- a hoapds. 2502.44.3 Width. Ai sles serving seats an,both sides shall have � S_ a in inui~w c n of 44 inches(?1 18 rein) When serving seats on 2502.4.9 Footboards, Footboards shall be 3) ovided`oral rows n 3 only one side,the aisle shall have a minim-un! width of 36 inches of seats above the third row or beginning at si.ch a Doin,where the S a (914 rmn). Except for tem-sporaiy seating facilities, the required seat is more tan 2 feat(630 r nn')above the grade or~oor below. a a B width for aisles shall equal the greater of the two mitiiin�n re- �Jher the sa re platfoi i is ised for both seating a id footrests, 4191-49 CAUFOR'4 aA RRF_CODE 2502,4.S f J:rests are:sot required,provided,each level 3'�=atffor 3 is:eC7t EXCEPTION.i$�1�a W te£k less than.2�chairs r5 are LFSe� .0 a Singe ess than 24 inclscs(610 rnm)wide,When aisles are requ red by raised t)°afform,the fastening o-seats to the olatforn"',is not retluired. B Section 2502.4.4,footboards not less than i8 it=ches(45 trim)is. 2503.2 Ground Seats. When more than. 50£3 loose chairs are wtd<h shall be iistalled^elwee�'s eav^row 0 seats. used tri co:nec'�on wiih ah,et;-,evens,chairs sha i be fastened to- geti er in groups of:sot less than three and shall he tied or staked to 8 251:x2.5 Grandstands,Bleachers,and Folding and Telescoping the ground. a Senting within Buildings, except as otherwise p c led in Sec- tions 2502.5 and 2502.4 g andstar:ds,bileachers,and folding and 8 telescop:rg seatirg within a building sl a 1 or_ply w!qh the other SECTION 2504—OUTDOOR CARNIVALS AND FAIRS 9 appiscable sections of the Building Code(see IJBC Chapter i'O). 25134,E General, The rot rds o` $ g carniva3.s and fairs, inc'uding a EXCEPTIONS- i.When seats are without backrests,t^ere may be concession booths,shall be it accordance with Seetion 2504. nine seats between a.ny seat and an ais?e. 2. Wen seats are w;ffiost backrests,dead ends in vertical aisles 25€34.2 Grossids. slra 3 no,exceed a e th w i5 rows. 25€34.2.1 General. Grounds sl ail be in accordance with Sec- 8 2502.5 Open-air Grandstands, Bleachers, and Folding and tion 2504.2. Telescoping Seating. B 25€14.2.2 Access. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided 88 2542.6.1 General. Except as othenvise provided it Sections ?n accordance with Sect=_on 3205. 26102,6.2 thro qh 2502.&10,open-air grandstands,bleachers,and 2504,2.3 Fire appliances. a fo ding and telescoping suiting shall comply with tlic other appli- a cable re. reme:is=or exits in the Building Code(see UBC Chap- 2504.2.3.1 General. Fire app farces aali be provided for *he ater ,0). entire midway,as re;wired by the chief. B 25€32.6.2 Number of seats between aisles. The number of seats 2504.2.3.2 Location. Maximum um travel distance to a portable a be'weer any seat and ar.aisle shall not be greater than 20 when the `ire extinguisher shall not exceed 75 fee.(22 860 mm). seats are withou*backrests and rine if the seats have backrests. a 2504,2.4 Electrical equipment. Electnca equipment and ir- aM2.6 3 Bead ends. Dead ends in vertical aisles shall not ex- stallatio ns shall comply with the Electrical Code. a teed a depth of'6 rows for periranent grands',nds and 26 rows for 251#4.3 Concession Stands. a teorporary gran stands. 2504.3.1 GeiieraL Concession stands shall be in accordance 2502.6.4 Distance to exit. The life of travel from any seat to a with Section 2534.3. safe dispersal area exit ramp,enc osed stairway or vornitory shall not be more than:2010 feet 50 953 mn~),When:he seats have no 25€14.3.2 Location. Corcessior stands u,;.,;zed for cooling shall backrests,the distance may be a direct line measurement. have a mtn;nnu r:of 10 fie:13048 mm"of clearance on two sides and shall not be located within. 3 feet(3048 trim)of amusernent 2502.6.5 Safe dispersal area. Each safe dispe=sa area shall H rides or devices. hifVe a i 7 2 m urn,6€civ3 % s.if more'ha:6,0001 persons ar :o be accommodated wit. t a dispersal area,there shall be a m_niniuM. 2504.3.3 Fare extinguishers. A 410.3:C-rated dry chemical fire �a f t` t or extinguisher sisal,by provided where dee `at fryers are used. o. :rise exile snit fL. racers than 7,03 persons there shall be at feast g' p p-- ry a four exits.The aggregate clear width of exits frost,a safe dispersal 25€.4.4 Internal Combustion dower Sources., a area shall be determined on the:iasis of not less than one exit unit 5 of 22 i,ches(559 rn.n)for each 500:ersons to be accommodated, 25€34.4.1 General. Internal con bvsstio power sources,includ- a.d ro exit shal`z be less than 44 inches(1'18 rm) wilt a. Ing motor vehicles,generators and si-nilar equipment,shall be in a accordance with Sectio 250d.4. B 251)2.6.6 Two exits required. Two exits sha be provided frons every facility which acco_nmodaees more titan.300:sersons. 2504.4.2 Fueling, _Eifel tanks shall 'he of adequate ca;achy to permit uninterrupted operation au a_fg normal operafarg hours. a 2502.6.7 Three exits required :knee exits shall one required Refueling shat.be conducted on'y when the ride is no,in use. E who a facility os section-hereof accomrs:oda:.es more than 1,000 a persons. 25€14,4.3 Protection. Internal cornbustio power sosarces shall a be isolated fron,contact with the p:sbhe by either physical guards, Be 2502.6.8 Four exits required. :our exits shall be required when fencing or an erclosUre. a a facility or section therof accommodates more than 3,000 per- sorts, er- sot s. 2504.4,4 Fire extinguishers. A m .m sm of one fire extin- guisher with a rating of no-, legs than 2-A:i 0-B:C shall be 2502,65 Determination of exit widths. he total width of exits provided. ss in:eel(min'shall:of be less than the total occ ipart load served. divided by l50(0.492)wlner exiting by stairs and(divided by 200 SECT€Old 2505— LM-AND AS-F€ELED (0.656)when,exiting by ramps,corridors,tunrels or vorrilories. VEHICLES AND EQU€ M ENT 2502.6,10 M.1nimum exit width. Exits shits not be less than. 2505.1 General. _,iquid and gas ueled vehicles and equip- 8 42 inches(1067?and)in, width. anent used for display, Competition or demorstratior within as- sembly occupancies shall be it accordance with Section 2505, SECTION 2503—SECURING OF CHAIRS 25€35.2 Displays. 2503,1 Raised Stands. Chairs and benches used on raised 2505,2.1 General. Display of iquid- and gas-`;.select vehicles stands sols be secured to the platforms upon which they are and equip-ment in.s le ars assembly occupancy sisal: be in placed. accordance with See'lor,2.505.2. 2505.2.2 1998 CALE ORMA RRE CODE 250533 2505.2.2 Batteries. Batteries shall be disconnected in an ap- 25€15.2.4 Location. The location of vehicles or egUipment shall proved manner not obst-Uct or block neans of egress. 25€35.2.3 Fuel system& 25€35.3 Competitions and Demonstrations. 2505.13A Fueling. Vehicles or equipment shall not be fueled or 25€35.3.1 General, -Liquid- and gas-fiueled vehicles and equip- defrreled within the building. _r:ent:used for conpetitior,or demonstratior,within ara assembly 25€35.2.3.2 Quantity limit. Fuel in the fuel tank shall not exceed occupancy shall be it accordance with Section 2505.1 one vitamer a the a^:k capacity or 5 ga`r`io.ns( 8.9€.)g vrhichever;s 25€35.3.2 Fuel sterage. Fuel for the vehicles or equip mere,sisal: less, be storesd,it approved containers iri an approved location oatside 25€1-4.2.3.3 Inspection. Fuel systems shall be inspected for of the vtaticl:ng. leas. 2505.3.3 Fueling. Refueling shall=_be performed outside of the 25051.3.4 Closure. Feel-tank openings shall be locked and building at an approved site. sealed to prevent:he escape of vapors. 25€35.3.4 Spills. Fuel spills shall be cleaned up-immediately. ........................................................................... . ................................................................................................................................................................ ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ._...... ...................... ....... ......... . .............. ... ......... _ __ 1998 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE 260" 2604. ARTICLE 26— BOWLING ALLEYS SECTION 2601 —SCOPE sha 1 not be operated d..nig resurfacing or ref pis ging operations or within fear hours of the application of flamimable or combus- storage,use and hand-ling of flammable ar d co rb astible iia- tible liquids. uids and woodwoercirg operations within bowing alleys and pin- refinishing rooms shall be in accordance with Attic,-26. 23103.4 Ignition Sources. The control of ign-Itial sources sl~ai€ be in accordance with Section 1109.Open-flange devices and e_ec- 1 l 26 2 € mcal equipment Trot classified~car Mass I locations,as= red in the Electrical Code,shall not be operated during or within`our For perrarits for bow€irg pin refinishing or bowling alley resurfac- hours of the application of`lanrrraable or cc.-Pbustib€e liquids. mg,see Section €05,Permit b,l. SECTION 2604—P1 -REMNI lNG ROOMS SECTION 2603—,ALLEY RESURFACING AND 2604.1 Construction. €;.owns used for the refinisl ing of bowl- REFINISHING owl- EFl l Hl ing pias involving the app ication of faa:tsma• bie or cosrbust-b€e 2603.1 General. Ailey resurfacing and refinishing operations liquids or woodworking operations s?a l be corstructed in accord- shall not be cord clad during business h oum The fire department ance with the Iasi€ding Code. shah be notified a rinirmurn of 24€:ou s irg advance of such opera,- 2644,2 Flammable and Combustible Liquids. The storage, flora. use and€:ar:dling of f?arnmabae and combustible liquids sna l be n 26012 Finishes. The amount of `larnmab€e and cornbustib€e accordance with Article 79. Liquid applied to alley surfaces for refinishing shallnot exceed the26€14.3 Sanding and puffin Sanding and buffing equipment azse-aper.system exempt amounts in Section 7903.2. shat: be provided with approved equip rte�t for collect-411.9 uvst 2603.3 Ventilation. To prevent the accumdation of flarnttnable darning bowling pin-refinishing operations iia accordance wvith vapors,rneahanical ventilation shall be provided.The ver<ti ation Article 75 and the Mechanical Code. rate shall be sufficient to maintain the atmosphere below 20 per- 2604.4 Combustible 'waste. Combustible waste sihal. be sra cert of the lower explosive limit for the mwe:ia€being applied. accordance with Section €103. Such exhaust is allowed to be accor:splis red by approved tempo- rary or portable means,Vapors sha€?be exhausted to the exterior of 2604.5 Ignition Sources. The control of ignition seances shall the building. beating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems be in accordance with Section 1109. 1998 CAUFORR CODE 02 ARTICLE 27--CELLULOSE NITRATE PLASTICS (PYROXYLIN), STORAGE AND HANWNG SECTION 2701 —SCOPE 2. Cabinets in any one workroonn snail not coven ir,more tha: 1,000 pounds (453.6 kg}of raw rnatenal.Each cabinet shall not cell�ilose:nitrate storage and handling shall be in accorcance with contain more furan 50&0 pour.ds (225.8 kg). ?~tach compartment Article 27. shall not comain,,more than 250 pounds(1113.4 kg). 3 Raw ii a eriai iii excess of that allowed by Item 2 above shall SECMN 2702—DEFINITIONS be kept:n vetted vaults not exceeding ,5£ -Cubic foot cauacity For the definition of CELLULOSE NITRATE PLASTICS (Py- (42.5 'm3., with one approved automatic spr Alen head to each lin),see Article 2. 125 cubic feet(3.5 rn3)of testa:vault space,and with corstnaction •ox �' � and ver:ting.r_conformance with ntatio:ialy recognized standards and as approved. SECTION 2703—PERMITS 4. Cellulose n=_trate plastic (pyroxyllr;) shall not be stored For persriits to store,handle,manufacture or assemble articles of within 2 feet(610 mi n)of:heal-producing appliances,stemm, pipes, cellulose nitrate,see Section 105,Permit c.4. radiators or chi meys. 5. In factories rnarufact ring articles of cellulose nitrate TION 2SECw l ld ° lea l plastics ;pyroxylin), such approved sprink:'•.tired and vented, cabinets, vaL;is or storage rooms, shall be provided as are 2704.1 General, Displays of cellu".0se "itrate plastic (pyrox- necessary to prevent the accumtdation in workrooms of raw stock ylrn) ar'ti'cles ira Stores shall be in show cases or show windows in process or finished articles. except as set forth in Section 2704.2. 6. In the workrooms of Cellulose nitrate plastic :pyroxylin) 27114.2 Display on tiles and Counters. factories, operators shall no: be stationed close togeth t`^! 3 feet(914 rrm),and the amrount of materialper oire afar shall l not 2704.2.1 General. Articles are allowed to be placed or.. tables exceed ore-half day's supply and shall be nited to the capacity less f„ar 3 feet(914 mrn)wide and 10 feet(3048:nm)long.T tiles of three tote boxes,ircluding material awai-rig removal or use. shall�,-e spaced at least 3 feet(914 m-n)apart.Where a:::cles are displayed on counters,they sial:be arranged iii like manner. 7. taste cel;rlose nitrate plastic(pyroxylin; �e ials ger-as shavings,chips,turnings,sawdust edgings and trim-mi:gs sha: bell. 2704.2.2 Combustible storage. Spaces underneath tables shall kept under water ir: metal receptacles until removed fro: the be kept free of storage of any kind and of accumulations of paper, prernises. reuse and other combustible nnatenal. 27th 2.3 Location. Sales o: ri splay tables sha l be so locatee€ SECTION 2706—FIRE-PROTECTlON EQUIPMENT flirt s the u °err of a fire at the.mole the:ab e will rot irsterfere with free mea:is of egress from tine roorn,in at least one direction. The manufacture or storage of air cles of cezlt lose r<:rate plastic (pY_x y r�i),r.quantities xceedi g 00 piour d's(45.4 kg)s1ia.: be 271D4.3 I<iglatii3g. Lighting shall not be located directly above aca ed i? a l wild ig or po t<s r t: :e^f ipped with an a. - ved cell=p ose nitrate p astir(pyroxylin)material,unless provided with automatic sprinkler kler system. a suita:ore guard to prevent Heated particles from falling. SECTIO 2705—STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION 2707—SOURCES OF IGNMON Raw cei:ulose nitrate plastic (pyroxylin) r atdr a in a factory 27117,1 General. Sources of igtti ion shall not be locate: in bwilds. shall be tr t and handled as follows: rooms ir:wtaicii cellulose nitrate plastic(pyroxylin) t,excess of g p 25 pounds('_•1.3 kg)is handled or stored. 1 Where raw material in excess of 25 pounds (11.3 kg) is received it a building or fine area,an approved vented cabinet o, 2707.2 Heating. Rooms in which cellulose nitrate :;iastic approved vented vault equipped w;th at,approved aatom.atic re (pyroxylin)in excess of 25 pounds(11.3 kg),is lard ed or scored sp ri.ik` r syste r shall be provided for the storage of the nnaterial, sisal,,be heated by low-pressure s:earn or:riot-water radiators. g 998 CALEl"ORMA RRE CODE 280", m2 7 TABLE 2804-A ARTICLE 28—STORAGE AND HANDLING OF COMBUSTIBLE FIBERS SECTION 2801 —SCOPE rroncormbustib,e material extending from floor to a height of at least 1 foot (305 rune) above the highest point of piles and Storage and handling of combustible fibers shah be in accordance projecting at least 1 foot(305 mm)beyond he sides of the piles. with Article 28. 28€15.2 Location. Sisal and other `fibers in bales bound with SECTIONcombustible tie ropes, also;rite and other fibers liable, to swell when wet,shall be stored to allow for expansion in any direction For definitions of COMBUSTIBLE FIBERS;COMBUSTIBLE without erdangerng b€riidirrg galls,floors,ceilings or columns. FIBER STORAGE BINS;COMBUST LB FIBER STORAGE Not less than 3-foot (984 err) clearance shall be left between ROOMS; COMBUSTIB'L FIBER S'T'ORAGE VAULT, PRO- walls and sides of piles,except tl3a: f storage compartment is not TEC D; and COMBUS'T'IBLE FIBER STORAGE VATULT, more gear:34 feet(9144 earn)in width, °S-irwch 1%457 min)clear_ JINPR€3TEC—FED,see Article 2. afire at side wars will be sufficient,provided a center aisle not less than 5 feet 0524;rrrn)is maintained. SECTION 2803—PERMITS 280553 Clearance. A clearance of not less than 3 feet(914 mm) shad be rnaintaired between snnnkler heads and the tops of piles. For permits to store or handle comb-z6ble fibers,see Section 105, :ger tri°d-.5. "EXCEPTION: As not required for exterior storage of hay, SECTIO 2806®STORAGE OF AGRICULTURAL Apermit PRODUCTS is � straw and Sirn;Ia agricultural matenals. Hay, straw and other similar agricultural products shall rot be SECTION 2804—LOOSE STORAGE stored adjacent to buildings or combustible material unless a cleared horizontal distance equal to the height of pi,e is mit'n- Combustib.e fibers rot in suitable biles or ilackages shall he rained between such storage and combustible Material and stored in accordance with Table 2804-A. buildings. EXCE s'ON: Amounts not exceed-i"g 2,500 cubic feet(70.8 m3) Stbe limited rte to stacks of 100n t of idose fibers are allowed to be starred in a detached"loose house" orage shall ors(9�3 788.5��g)ea... su tWy lowed,With opening properly protected against entrance of Either an approved orre-hour occupancy separal6op constructed as sparks.The loose hoLse shall be used for no other purpose_ specified in the Building Code or a clear space of 20 feet(6096 rarer)shall be maintained between such stacks. SECTION 2805— AL 1 STORAGE 2805, General. A single block or ie she,: nct contain more SECTION 2807®DUST-COLLECTING SYSTEM than 25,000 cubic feet (708 m3) of fiber exclusive of aisles or Equipment or macNnery within a building which generates or c,ear•ances.Blocks or piles of balled fiber shall be separated from errrits combustible fibers shall be provided witli an. approved ad acent storage by aisles rrot less than 5 feet(1524 mere)wide,or durst-collecting and exhaust system. See Article 76 and the by flash-fire barriers consisting of continuous sheets of Mechanical Code. TABLE 2804-A—STORAGE REWREMENTS FOR COMB ST'IB1_,E r€BFRS AMOUNT OF e ei MAL (caZrc Pest) METHOD OF STORAGE 3-100 Connbusrible fiber Ston ge oars More tars 100-5030 ;Contibustible fiber storage room f More than S00-1,0e, ;unprotect.Combustible fiber storage uauk More than 1,00 Protected combustible`ber storagevaltI I918 CAWF Rs'> A FM:7E CODE 29134 290,3.2.4 ARML 9- REPAgR GARAGES CTON 2901 -GENERAL 29112.2.2 Mixed liquids. Containers and tants containing a n xfure of fuel and ub-ticati g oil shall be stored and handled in 219001 Scapi Repair garages used For service or repair of accordance with the r,otiae:nPs.s o."te ~-_c:e 79 for r Mass:.liquids. n iotow vehicles shall be m accordance with A dcle 29. repair garages for vehicles which arse r:ore than one type of fuel shall 2902.3 Storage and Handling of LP-gas. LP-gas storage and comply with the applicable sectiones of Article 29 for each type of handlirg shah be in accordance with Article 82. f:sei used. 2902.4 Sources of Ignition. Sources of ignition shall not be 2931.2 Permits. For per <its to use a structure as a place of buss- within 18irch;s(457.2 mm')of the_`l:oor. Ness for t>:e pumvese of servicing or repairing rioter vehicles,see 2902.5 Venfllatiors. Section 105.8,Pe,=`t r.3.The-ermit shall identify tl:e fuel types of vehicles allowed to be repaired. 29€12.5.1 Buildings with basements or Sits. When:_Mass A liq- uids or LP-gas are stored or used within an building having a base- 2901.3 Flarnmab e and Combustible Liquids. meat or pit where flammable vapors could accurnalate, -,he 2 01.3.1 General. Stowage, use and handling of_1ammable or basement or pit s loll be p.ovided will vertilztio s designed to pwe- co�n ibustible iio�:s:ds shfa.>.1 be in accordance with -cle 79 and vent the accu s ulatior offlammable vapors uhervin. Sections 2901.3 and 2902.2. 2902.5.2 Additional design requiremen<s. For repair garages 2901.3.2 Tank spill cortrol. Spill confrol for tanks shall be pro- where corspressed natural, gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas vided in accordance with Section 7901.8. (LNG)or bydroger are also present,the ventilation system shall also comply with Section 2903.2. 2901,4 Dispensing Inside of Buildings. Dispensing of motor- EXCEPTION,Repair garages mune*e to work is performed on the vehicle fuels shall be in accordance with Article 51 Dispensing fife'system and is i.-uited to exchange of parts and mairtenmce rp air- of hydrogel: as a motor-veh_cle fuel shall be in accordance with mg-,o apen flarne or welding. A:icles 74 and 80. 29€12.6 Preparation of Vehicles for Repair. For vehicles fueled by LP-gas,:he fuel shut-off valves shall be closed prior to 2301.5 Ventilatias�s. V-* atian shall comply with the Building � g �, r p` Code,Mee' cede,mrd Article 2y. repairing any portion o..the vehicle fuel system. 25111.6 Liquids Drained from Vehicles. SECTION 2903®REPAlR GARAGES FOR NATURAL 2901.6.1 Mator~mvehicle fuel. debtor-vehicle fuel shall not be GAS® AND HYDROGEN-FUELED VEMCLE drained in Groun, division 3 cc sparcies. 2903.1 Applicability. -Repair garages for the convL.sior. and 2901.6.2 Lubricating €oil, Lubricating oil which has beeln repair of vehicles which use CNG,LNG or Itydroger:as a motor- drained from motor vehicles shaia be stored and :candled as vehicle fuel shah be in accordance with Section 2903. required for Muss 111-13?iqulds°n accordance with Article 79. EXCEPTION.Repair garages where no work's performed on the foe:sys and is m?ed ie exclhangt o`parts and mainfena.ce?equir 2911.x.3 Tank-drairiage lines. T'agk-draisaage lines termist- ing no open fame c.wrlding. insg inside a bs._Iding shall be equipped wit7 a nonrersoveable- 2903.2 Ventilation. type cap,such as a hinged cap. 2903.2,1 General. Repair garages Lsed for the repair of rtataaral 29111.E Sources of Igrsititsss. gas- or hydrogen-fueled vehicles shall be provided with an 29111.7.1 Smoking. Smoking and opens flames shall.be prohib- approved mechanical ventilation system. The mechanical vei- ited in areas used for servicing a rotor vehicles. ttlatnon systen shall be in accordance with the Mechanical.Code and Sectnos:2903.2. 2941.7.2 Welding. Welding operations shall be conducted only EXCEPTION:Repair garages with rat-i:.ral ve:dilation when ap- i:n Group H,Division 4 Occupancies,and shall he in accordance proved. with Article 49. 2903.21 Design. The mecharical ventilation system shall 21141.7.3 Oily waste materials. Oily rags and similar waste exhaust a n-inimLm of I cubic foot per minute per square foo:(5.1 :materials shall be stored in r eta,,metal-lined or other approved L/s per tn2;of repair garage space.Exhaa st inlet eperi cgs shall be containers equipped with tightfitting covers. located wahine 5 inches (152.4 sr ml of the highest poiist ir, the garage in the exterior walls or roof. Make-up air me et operi:sgs sisal%be located within 6 inches(152.4 mn.)of the floor,Exhaust SECTION 2902®REPA9R GARAGES FOR duct openings shall be located to effectively remove flaw.-.able Lg UID-FUELED AND LPG-FUELED VEHICLES vapor accum ularions frotr all pasts of the repair area.%x laust dis- charge shall be directed to a safe location outside of the building. 29(12.1 Applicability. Repair garages used for service or repair �h, mechanical ven..t.i_;ationsystem sla•if be independent of the of motor vehicles fueled by gasolinse,diesel,methanol or similar heating a sd air con ditienirg systems. ligtn-;fusels or LP-gas shall be its accordance with Sec..on 2902. 2943.2.3 Additianal design requirements. For repair garages 2902.2 Storage and.Handling of Liquids. where LNG,LP-gas or liquid gels are also present,exhaust inlets 29412.1. Motor-vehicle feel. 1r.;rl�;ics drained frommotor-ve- shall also be within 6 inches;:52.4 rnm)of the floor. hide fuel tan:s sl all be sten rd a}d her led as required for Class 1 2943.2.4 Buildings with basements or pits. When LNG liquids ins wccordarce with Article 79. vehicles are converted or .repaired within a building having a 1_69 s3�3, 1936 CAUFORMA,RRE CODE basement or pit where flammsable vapors could accumulate,the lubrication or chassis repair pits of repair garages used for re:air- basetnest or pit shall be provided with ventilation designed to pre- irg LNG-fueled vehicles. vert the accumWatior of flammable va-pors therein. ` 2 €93.3.3 Operation. Activation of the gas detection system 29193.2.5 Operation, 71ne mechanical ventilation system shall shall resale in the€oliowing: operate continuously. 1.Initiation of distinct audible and visual alarm sigma's in the EXCEPTIONS. '.Mechanical ventilaricn systems that are truer- repair garage-, locked wiffi a gas detection system designee.in accordance with Sec- 2. Deactivation of all heating systems located in the repair tions 2903.3.2,29;;3.3.3 and 2903.3 4. garage,and 2.Mechanical vertila ton systems provided its repair garages that 3.Activation of the mechanical ventilation system. ace not used for repair of LNG-or hydrogen-ueled vei^ic es anal:ha: have a ve^2ilatio,systems which is eiectrica,iiy interlocked with the 29013A Failure of the gas detection system. Failure of the gas ,.fighting circa:it. detectior system shall result it the deactivation of the headsg 2903.3 Gas-detection Systema syswr n and activation of the rsechanical ventilation systems, 2903.3.1 When required. repair garages used for repair of 2903.4 Preparation of Vehicles for Repair hydrogen or LNG-fueled vehicles sinal: be provided with ars 2903.4.1 Fuel shutoff valves. Vchicle fuel shuto€f valves shall approved flaw-nable gas-detection system. be closed pr or°to repairing any portion of the vehicle fuel system. 2903.3.2 System design. "'lee flammable gas-detection system 29113.4.2 Damaged vehicles. Vehicles ft~eled by LNG or hydro- shall be calibrated to tate types of fuels or gases used by vehicles fo gen which may have sustained damage to the fuel system shall he be repaired. Tete gas detection system shall be designed to acti- inspected and evaluated for fuel system integrity prior to being nate when=the level of flammable gas exceeds 25 perces:of the brought into the repair garage.The inspection snail include test, lower explosive lim-A. Gas detection shall also be provided m ing of flee entire fuel delivery system using a gas detector. K-70 1398 CAUFORMA RRE CODE 300i ARTICLE 30—WOOD PRODUCTS SECTION 2001 ®SCOPE 3€3114.5 Fire Alarms. 'nae storage,ma.r:u acturing and processing of tubes,lumber,ply- 31304,5.I Transmission ission of alarms. An approved treats for wood,veneers and by-products shall be m accordance with Ards- transmitting alarms to the fire department s^ail be provided in:;t~- 6e 30, ber and lumber production frills and plywood and veneer mi=ls, 3004.5.2 Manual fire alarm. A rrxanuai fire alarm system con- SECTION 3002—DEFINITIONS forming to Section 101137 shall be installed 4n areas of t'nrlber and is tnber production mills and for plywood and veneer mi"Is which, 3002.1 General. For definitions of APPROVED, CHIPS, contain product dryers or oiler significant igrr_ior sources as des- COLD DECK, COMBUSTIBLE DUST, HOGGED MATERl- :grated by the chief and shall be in accordance with.Section '007. AL,LUMBER and YARD WASTE FACILIT1;ser Article 2. EXCEPTION-when day:rs or other sources of ignition are pro- 30€12.2 Limited Application. For the purpose of Article 30, er- tected by Monitored fire sprinkler systems,a manual fire a.a.>m system— taitt tears are defined as follows: isnot rel:red. FINES are small pieces or splinters of wood by-products that 3i 043 6 End Stops. I.og and pole plies shall be stabilized by an will pass through a 0.25 -inch(6,4 rrs )screen. approved means to ensure re pile stability. PLYWOOD AND VENEER MILLS are facilities that pro- SECTION 3005®LOG STORAGE AREAS cess raw wood predt.,cts into finished wood products that include waferboard, orie»ted strandboard, fiberboard, composite wood 3€05.1 General. Log storage areas shall be its accordance wit!,. panels and plywood. Section 303;5. RAW PRODUCT is a t:rixt are of natural materials such as tree, 3€135.2 Cold Decking. Cold decks shall not exceed 50.3 feet bush tr rtn Ings,or waste logs and stumps. (I 52A tri)in length,3030 feet(91.4 rn)its widths an,'203 feet(6£395 STATIC PILES are piles in which processed product is tnm)in height.';old decks shall be separated from ad;acert cold mourded and is not being turned or moved. decks or other exposures by a minimum of 100 fret(30 4803 rlrn), TIMBER AND LUMBER PRODUCTION FACILITIES EXCEPTION- The size of co=d decks protected by special are are facilities that process raga,;rood products into finished wood prmect ors in accordance with Section !W1.9 ay he increased.Exam- pies of suc.;soccia,fire proteci:on include addkionai`ire flow,pa_tabie wrdE3ct�. - turrets and deluge sets, and hydrant hese 1=auses equi-pped teleh approved flrefghti ng equipmnent capable of reaching the entire siorage SECTION 3003—PERMITS area. For permits for wood product storage, see Section 105, SECTION 3006®STORAGE OF WOOD CHIPS AND Permit w._. HOGGED MATERIAL IN ASSO=TiON WlTH TIMBER AND LUMBER PRODUC'T'ION FACILITIES SECTION 30£34®GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 3006.1 General. The storage of wood chips and hogged mate - 3E3 4,3 e ala slsa Open re wired b the tile=r Code als+in assodation with nrnber and lumber —odaaction facilities p yards q y g shat,be m accordance with Section 30035. shall be maintained around structures. 3004,2 Dust Control. EgImmerst or machinery located inside 3€1£36.2 Size of dies, Piles shall not exceed Sv feet;18 288 mm) in h ght, 30)0 feet(91.4 tri)is width and SW feet (152.4 tea.)in buildings which generates or emits combustible dist dia=l be pre- length.€'ilex shall be separated from adjacert piles or anther expo_ s,ded with an approved dust-collection and exhaust system stere*by fire department access roadways. irss'alled in conformance with Article 75 and the Mechanical Code. Equipment or sy sterns that are used to collect,process or EXCEPTION.:role size of piles protected by special`ire protection convey combustible dusts sh=all be provided with ars approved in accordance with Section l 01.9 nay he Increased. exp osicn-con trot system. 30€16.3 Pile Fite Protection. Automatic sprinkler protection shall be provided in conveyor'lamels and combustible enclosures 3€ 34,3 'baste Removal. Sawmills, planning mills and other that pass sander a pile.Cotnbustib e or enclosed conveyor systems woodworking plants shall be equipped with a waste-retr:oval sys- shall be protected by autocratic s r nkler protection. tem which will, cc 'ect and remove sawdust and shavings. Such systerns shall be installed in accordance with Article 76 and the 3€06A Material-handling Equipment. Approved maamal- mecharical Code. hatsdling equipment shall be .readily available for:roving wood drips and hogged material. 3#3€14.4 Fire Apparatus Access loads. 3006.5 Emergency plats. The owner or operator dia=l develop a 3'lr'Ia 4a4.I Access. Fire aplsarats access roadways shall be pro- plans for monitoring,controlling and extinguisi`sirg spot fires.This vided for buildings and facilities its accordance, with Sec- plan shall be submitted to the chief for review and approval. tion 9€32.2. EXCE€Y€ ON:The recu-even€for a.all-weather e driving surface SECTION 3007®PLYWOOD AND VENEER MILLS may be rnodi ied for access to exterior storage areas when approved. 3004.4.2 Access plan. When storage pile configurations could 3€07.1 General. Plant operations of plywood and ven=eer mulls change dere to changes in product operations and processing,the shall be in accordance with Section 303037. access plan shall be submitted for approval when required by the 3€07.2 Dryer Protection. Dryers shall be protected throughout chief. by ars approved,autornatic-deluge water-spray protection system. Deluge heads shall be inspected quarterly for pitch build-up.Del- duras and schedules for the inspectior,rron torirg aid,restricting uge heads shall be fly shed dun g regu a~ nalrterance for f tnc- of excessive internal te:rperatw in static pales shall be sr.b- tional operatior.Maruai activation valves shall be located within. ailed to the chief for review and approval. 75 feet(22 860_nrrr)of the drying equiprrea t. 3008.7 Pile Fire Protection. Automatic sprinkler protection stall be provided in conveyor tunnels and connbustible enol osuces SECTION 3003®STORAGE AND PROCESVNG OF that,pass under a pile.Cornbustible or enclosed conveyor systerns WOOD Chips, HOGGED MATERIAL, FINES, shall also be p-rotected by automatic sprinklers. COMPOST AND RAW PRODUCT IN ASSOCIATION 3008.8 hire Extinguishers. Portable fire extinguishers with a WITH YARD WASTE AND RECYCLING FACILITIES ra;nirnum rating of 2-A:60-B:C shall be provided on all vehicles and equip rte^t operati;,g on piles and at all processing equip-rent. 3008.1 General. The storage and processing of wood drips, Begged materials,fines,con pest and raw product produced from, 3008.9 Material-handling Equipment. Approved rnaterial- yard waste,debris and recycling facilities stall be it accordance handling equip.mert shall be available for:.roving wood chips, with Section 3008. hogged rraterial,wood fires and raw product d ring firefighting 3008.2 Storage Site. Storage sites shall be reasonably level and operations. be on solid groune,or another all-weather surface,Al'sites shall be 3008.0 Emergency Plan. The owner or operator shall develop thoroughly c.eaned before trarsfezring wood products to the site. a plan for movitorirg,controlling are extinguishirg spot fires and 3008.3 Size of Piles. biles shall not exceed 25 feet(7620 inm)it s vn3:t the plan to lite chief for review and approval„ freight, 150 feet(45 720 rnm)it width and 250 feet(76.2 rn)in length. SECTMN 3009®EXTERIOR STORAGE OF FINISHED EXCEPTIOM The size of piles protected by special fire protectors CAMBER PRODUCT in acco.dance wigs Section'of,, r my be increased. 30419.E General. Exterior storage of finished lumber products 3€08 4 Pile Separation. Piles shall be separated from ad acert shall he i:s accordance with Section 3009. piles by fire department access roadways. 30€39.2 Exterior l',umlser° Stear-age. Exterior lumber storage 3008_4 Combustible Waste. The storage, accumulation and shall be in accordance with Section 1103.3.5. 7.a rber storage handling of-combustible materials and control of vegetation shall shall be arranged to form, stable piles. piles shall not exceed be in accordance with Section 1103, 150,000 cubic feet(4249 r:')in volurre. 341115<6 Static Idle protlectionr Static piles shall be monitored by 3€09.3 Security. Permanent lumber storage areas shall be sur- an approved means ;o measure temperawres within the static rounded with an approved fence.Fences shall be a:ririmum of piles.Internal pile temperatures sisal:be monitored and recorded 6 feet(.829 rmn)tri height. weekly.All records shall he kept or'ale at the facility and be:rade EXCEPTION- Lumber p1Ies`aside of buildings and pwd'�_mion available for inspection. Ar operational plan indicating proce- rs:s:ls for W:nber,plywood and veneer do not require fent-cs. 1-72 1998 C6aUFORMA RRE CODE ARTICLE 31 (NOT USED) j_73 9C-38 CAUFO NIA RRE CODE 32111 W1.5 AR=L ® TEMPORARY MBRA V STRUCTURES, TENTS AND CANOPIES SECTION 3201 ®SCOPE Floor coverings, bunting, comb-astible decorative materials and effects, including sawdust when used or floors or passageways, Torts and te^rporary membrane.structures hzving zn zr;z? ;x- sisal;be composed of flame-r;sista:t material or shall be treated cess of 2.00 square feet(lg.fs m2)and canopies Jr.excess of 400 with a flame retardant in an approved. manner. See also Sec- accordance fro (37.2; �;shall b;in accordance with Article 326 do r :103. SECTION 3202 DERNI'ION Temporary membrane structures,tents or canopies shall have a permanently affixed label bearing the following inform.-anon: 3202,1 General. For definitions of AWNING, COIVIBUS- 1.Identification of temporary membrare stricture,tent or caro- 110I.,. DECORAr VE MA.FI DIALS, FLAME-RESISTANT py,size are fabric or rnaterial type. MATERIAL, FLAME RETARDANT, TEMPORARY IMEM�'r�A2� SiIJC�'J�.l ar�d'�T�I'1°,see.Article 2. 2. For earn:;-resistant matexizls, tis;necessaryirforrr:atior: to cl;t;xrin;compliance with this a:tole or Section 13 as atlPlicz- 3202.2 Limited Applicatiom For the purpose of Article 32,this ble. term is defined as follows: 3.For fame-retardant-treated materials,the date that:h;tern- CANOPY is a temporary structure, enclosure or shelter porary membrane stricture,tent or canopy and outer combustible constructed of fabric or;liable tnaternals supported ed by any ria£- materials were last treated with an approved`lame retardant, ner,except by air or the contents it protects,and is open without Sid-;Wails or drops oa 75 percent or more of the perimeter. 4• The trade name and type of lame retardant utilized in the flare-retardant treatment. SECTION 3203—PERMITS 5.The nage of the person and firm that applied the flame retard- ant. For permits to erect temporary membrane structures,teats or car- opies,see Sections 105,der r it t.:. SECTON 3203—PORTABLE HRE EXTINGUISHERS SECTION 3204®USE PERIOD Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided in accordance with Sections 1&02 and 1006.2.7. Temporary mernbrare stnuictures,tents and.canopies steal!be used for a ;tool of not more than 180 days with'n a 12-month period on a single premises. SECTION 3209®MAXI SUM OCCUPANT LOAD Occupant load requirements shall be in accordance with Sec- TON 3205—ACCESS, LOCATION AND PARKING tion 2501.16. 3205,1 Access.Fire apparatus access shall be provided in accord- SECTION with Section 90i2. l� ill 3210 SEATING ARRANGEMENTS s las 3205.2 Location and Parking.Temporary membrane structures, Seating in temporary membrane structures,tents or canopies shall tents and canopies sha`l net be located within 20 feet(6096 rsrn;of be in accordance with Section 2501.10. property lines,buildings, temporary membrane structures, other :eats ar` canopies, parked vehicles or internal combustion en- CTiON 3211 —MEANS OF EGRESS gives.For the purpose of detezrniring required distances,support ropes and guywires shall be considered as part of tare temporary 3211.1 Distribution. Exits shall be spaced at approximately membrane structure,tent or canopy. equal intervals around the perimeter eter of the temporary membrane EXCEPTION.separation distance bet-Ween temporary r,ernb ane structure,tenet or canopy and shall be located such that all points struclutes, encs and ca_nmo es,not used for cooking,is not required are 100-ee£(33 480 mm)or less from an exit. wise, the aggregate floc:area does Acs:exceed ;:S,�C� squwe feet (1393.5 rn2). 32111 Number. Every test and ternporary rn ninrane stricture or usable portion thereof shall have at least one exit and not less SECTION 3206—STRUCTURAL STABILITY than the number of exits required by Table 3211-A. 3216.1 General,Temporary membranae structures,tents and can- 3211.3 Exit Openings. Exit openings from: tents shall remain opies and their appur:enances shall be adequately braced and ars- open anless covered by a fame-resistant curtain,provided: cl ored to prevent weather ~elated collapse. Documentation of A.Curtains shall be free sliding on z meta'support.The support sit sctuxzl stability sl all be furnished ec to the c ief on~ oast, shall be:rmminur•,of 8 feet(2438 n rn)above the floor level at the 32116,2 Air-supported and Inflated Structures.The design and exit.The curtains shall be so arranged that,when open,no partt of const uct.on of the fabric ervelote,the method of anchoring,and the curtains obstructs the exit, and inflatior:systems for air-supported and air-inflated structures shall 2.Curtains shall be of a colo:,or colors,which contrasts with the re ire accorcarce with the Building Code. See UBC Appendix color of the least. Chamer 3',Division, 11. 3211.4 Doors. Exit doors shall swing in the direction of exit travel.To avoid hazardous pressure loss from air supported s:ruc- ECTIO 3207----=FLAME E 1 TA CE tures, such doors shall be au°orr:a*_ac closing against operating pressures.Opening force at the doe:edge shall be in accordance The side walls,drops and tsps of temporary rnernbrane structures, with the Building Cede. to is and canopies shall be composed of flame-resistant material or steal be treated with a flame retardant in an approved manner. 32€1.5 Aisle, Aisles shall be in accordance with Section 1.204. f�� 3212 1996 CAUFORMA MI'V E CODE 92213 SECTION 3212-....MAINTENANCE OF MEA OF arrestors having openings not exceeding t/4-incli(6,4 m)wire EGRESS T e required wv:dal:of exits,aisles and passageways shall be Brain- 3216.3 Location. tainted at all':nnes to a public way. 3216,3,1 Cooking and bleating eCu pm:ent shall :sot be located Guywires,guyropes and other support rnerrsbers sl a:1 not cross within 10 feet(3048 mm)of exits or comb-us.i le rx ater:a s. a means of egress at a freight of less than 8 feet(12438 mm). 3216.3.2 T ms where cooking is perfortned shall be separated The surface of mean's of egress shai be maintained in ass ap- from temporary rrrerrtbrar:e structures,other tents and caroptes by proved:r_ar .vier. a nnnimurn of 20 feet 1,6096 mm'). 321.6.3,3 Outdoor cooking that produces sparks or grease-laden SECTION 3213—MEANS OF EGRESS I1 LUMI A"1'*N vapors shall not be performed within 20 fee,(6096 rnm)from a tenporsry membrane structure,tent or canopy. Mearns of egress shall be iliu n-Mated with) liaviag ars intensity 3216.4 LP-Gas. of not less than 1 footcandle (10.76 Ixj at floor €eve€ while the structure is occu-,led.Fixtures req Tired for:rears o`egress illum.i- 3216A.1 General. Fquipmert such as tanks,vain s,tubing and nat:on:s:ia1l be supp_ied from a separate circa:£or source of power other related compor:erts sinal' be approved and in accordance with article 82 and the Mechanical Code. when required by Section 32-4.1 321.6,41 Location of containers. LP-gas containers s=hall be o- CT1O 3214•.-m EXIT&QNS sated outside and in accordance with table 8204-a.Safety release valves shall be pointed away frorn the temporary mernnrane strue,- 32141 When RegWred. Exit signs shall be installed at required tare,tent or canopy. exit doorways and where otherwise necessary to r early indicate EXCEPTION: Po-tab€e LP-gas cont nHers used in temporary the direction of egress wvher,ire exit serves an occupant load of 50 �es bra e structures, ants or cw^.a 3es in acs a-- wpis or R.ce-,illi�ecr4ons or MOM 8203.2. .5 sial 821.3.2.1.6. 321402 Sllnrsrination. Exit signs r temporary membrane struc- 3216.4.3 Protection and security. Portable 1..P-gas containers, tures, teats and canopies with occupant loads of more than 100 p pit g,valves anal fittings which are located outside and ale being persons shall be of an approved self-1--un mous type or shall be in- used to fuel equipment inside a temporary msermbrane st Ucture, termaily or exte-orally i lu misted by fix"utes supplied in the fol- tent or canopy shall be adequately protected to prevem tarnnering, l w�i:fg ma anon; damage by vehicles or other hazards and shall be located in.an ap- proved'locations. :.Two separate circuits,ore of aahicl-shall be separate`rorr:all other circu ts,for occupant loads of 300 or less,or 321.6.5 Electrical Heating and Cooking Equipment. vlectr:- car cooking and I eating equipment shall be it accordance with the 2.two separate,sources of power,one of which shall he an ap- Elec£rical Code and Article 8S. proved ermorgercy system:,shall be provided when the occupant load exceeds 3003 E-mergency syste cis shall be supplied from., SECTION 3217®FLAMMABLE AND COMBTI age batteries or or-site generator set, and the system shall be LQUiD installed,r, accordance wvi:h the Electrical Code. 321.7.1 General. Fiam-mr-ble-liquid-fueled equipment sinal':rot SECTION 3215--SOURCES OF IGNITION be used in temporary rnermnrare structures,tents or canopies. 321.7,2 Flammable and Combustible Liquid Ster°age, 1-Jam.- 3215.1 lair- 3215,1 Smoking. Smoking shall not be permitted in temporary rnab°e and combustible liquids shat:be stored outside in are ap- membrane structures, tents and canopies or in adjacent areas proved manner not less than 50 fele'(I5 243 inline from:temporary where hay, straw, sawdust or other Combustible materials are membrane structures, tents and canopies. Storage shall be in stored or used, N£3 SMO ?NG signs shall he conspicuously accordance with article 79, posted. 3217,3 Refueling. Refiaelirg shall be performed in a: approved 3215.2 Fireworks,Open Flames and Hot,Object& Fireworks, location: no,less than 20 feet(6096 m n)frons temporary mem- o-;en flames and devices capable of igniting comb-st€ble:nater:- brace structures,tents and canopies. als s;ail not be used in or adjacent to a temporary n er:brane strruc- lure,to a or caro_.y,3miess otherwise approved. SECTION 3218®DISPLAY OF MOTOR VEHICLES E I,glad- and gas-fueled vehicles and e quipment used for display, SECTION 3216—COOKING AND HEATiNG competition or demonstration within assembly occupancies shall be in accordance with Section 2505. 3216,1 General. Cooking and heating shall be it accordance with Section 326.Cooling and Beating e,u Inert :ar.ks,piping, SECTION 3219®GENERATORS hoses,fittinwrbirgs,varves,tg and other related Sar pole its sl all be ap-,roved or fir.accordarrcc with the Mechanical Code. Generators and other irt_''Pal combustion power sources sisal:be separated frorn ter:porary membrane structures,teras and car.0- EXCEPTION. Operations su r as 1w ng of foods, cooking ;les by a mmiir um, o-2£3 met(6 6 rials)acrd be isolated from con- e oast u,a s bra s_m_i_ g .a:.c>>^s w,. .1 uc not present a ;g trio aaa :act with the public by fencing, enclosure or other ¢-,proved 3216.2 Ventilation., Cooking and heating equilprner t shall be rrreans. vented to the outside air by approved means.Where vents or flues SECTION 3220®STANDBY PERSONNEL are used,all portions of£ire te:rporau membrane structure,tent, or canopy shall be no less than 12 inc~es(305 mm)fro M. the flue or The provisions of standby personnel shall be in accordance;with vent.Solid-fuel-burning equi:pm:ert sba;ll be equipped with spark Section 2501,18, .............................................................. -..... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... .................. _........ ......... ......... . .... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ..... ..................... ...... ......... ......... .... ..... .......... 1999 CALWORNN A F€RE CODE 3221-3221.4 TABLE 3211-A SECTMN 3221 —HOUSEKEEPING racy membrane stnicture,teat or canopy being used,for cooking or 3221<1 Gerreradb Housekeeping shall bein, accordance with Sec- . ublic assembly. tion 3221. EXCE''I'ON, flay, straw v�.id similar combustible matenals 3221.2 Vegetatiosi Removal. Cambusftle vegetation sial: be treated wit€r a flarne retardant in an approved mannen remove from the area occupied by a temporary mernbrare struc- ture,tent or canopy and fror,:areas within.30 feet(9144 rnm)o` 3 2Td4 � �, The floor surface inside a to nporary such structures. . . brave structure,tent or canopy and me grounds outside and within a 30-foot(9144 mrn)perimeter snail be kep,clear of com- 3221.3 Storage, dray, straw and similar combustible materials bustible;vas;.-.Such waste shard be stored in.:approved containers shall not be stored inside or within 30 fee.%'9144.T-m)of a tempo- until removed from the premises. TABLE 3211-A,—M.lAi€ IUM NUMBER OF MEANS OF EGRESS AND MEANS OF EGRESS WIDTHS FROM TEMPORARY MEMBRANE STRUCTURES,TENTS AND CANOMES1 i W.10MUM.WICTS OF EACH MEANS OF EGRESS(in-^hail i E �l.Nwf m?"UMBER x 255.4 for mr, OF MEANS OF C9 Ci3 aAid'LOAD EGRV5S lent or Canopy Mem-brand Structure 10 to 199 i 2 72 i ?b i 200,0 499 3 72 72 500 to 999 4 S 95 72 { "'Ow to 1,999 5 120 ! 95 i ZOO to 2,999 6 123 95 over 310-00 7 l23 96 tube teal width of means of egress in incites(mm)shall not be less than the total occupant load served by a meats of egress multiplied by 3.2(5.381,.Such widths of means of egress shall be divided approximately equally among the separate zeans of egress. 1-77 1393 Cs5,UFC3RNIA RRE CODE 3301 3304 ARTiCL 33—CELLULOSE NITRATE MOT*N PICTURE FILM SECTION 3301 ®SCOPE SECTiON 3303—BUILDINGS Storage and dandling of cellulose nitrate moron picture film, Batild rgs or portions thereof?r which nitrate film is stored,ex- amined, hereinafter referred to as "nitrate film," sha11 �e in accordance stud, projected o~processed s�al1 be i� accordance with the with Article 33. Building Code. EXCEPTION, Film laving a oeHulose acetate or ether siow- Eurning,base,m€erred to as"safety flim SECTION 3304®STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION 3302 PERMITS The storage and:handling of nitrate fila seal: be in. accordance For permits to store cellulose nitrate film, see Section 115, with rationally recognized standards. See Article 90, Stand- Pertmit c.3. and r.2.1. 1-79 1093 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODEE 3401 3410.9 ARTICLE 34-AUTOMOBILE WRECKING YARDS SECTION 3401 —SCOPE with a rating o ;rot less than 4-A:4 - :`;.When required by the chief, additional portable fire extinguishers shall be provided in Automobile wrecking yards shall be ir: accordance with Arti- specific use areas it accordance with°a..FC Star:dard 10-1. cle 34, For,nabbish handling operations,see Articles 11 and 28. SECTION 3403—TIRE SECTION 3402—DEFINITIONS Tires shall be stared on racks in an approved rrrArr:er or shall be 34022 General. For definitions of Aa.;TOW1�'axBIl:E WRECK- piled in accordance with Section 11€13.3.65. INN YARD,R IS and SAd..VA`GE VEHICLE,see Article 1 34€12.2 Limited Application. For the purpose of Article 34,cer- SECTION 3409--BURNING OPERATIONS taint terms are defined as follows: MOTOR VEHICLE FLUIDS are liquids which are fiamr he burning of sa=vage vehicles and salvage or waste materials rob e, combustible stible or hazardous rdous rra,erfa.s, such as crap case sl ail be in acccrrdarce wit Sectmn 1102 and federal,sate ar lc>caf fhrdds, fuel,brake fluids transmission fluids,radiator fluids araea �,khc s ,ra:icy control rwgu:atioss. gear oil.This definition does nest mclude liquids which are perrna- rently sealed,such as l ydrxulic fetid within shock absorbers. SECTION 3410—MOTOR VEWCLE FLUIDS AND SECTION 3403—PERMITS HAZARDOUSATERIA , For permits to operate autornobi=e wrecking yards„ see Section 3410.1 GeneraL he storage,use and handling of motor vehicle 105,Permit a.5. fluids and hazardous materials,such as those used to operate air bags and electric=al systems, shall be in accordance with Scalon SECTION 3404—RRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS 3410 and Articles 29,79 and 80. Fire apparatus access roads shall be constructed and maintained 34102 Motor Vehicle Fluids. Motor vehiW e fluids shall be throughout the site irr accordance with Section 9902.2. drained from,salvage vehicles when such;"rads are leak<ng.Stor- age and handling of -rotor vehicle fluids shall be done ha an €34 - 1 & approved earner_ Flatn:rnabe and combustible liquids sha:l be stared and handled in accordance with Articles 29,799 and S£l. Welding and cutting operations shall be in accordance with 3410.3 Mitigation for Vehicle Fluid Leaks. Su ies or equ; Articles 49 and 74. nts `` pp, p- r:sers: capable of rrr:gatirg leeks from tanks, crankcases, I rake systems and transmissions shall be kept available on site. SECTION3406—HOUSEKEEPING Sir gle-use p:rigging,diking and absorber nater'a:s shall be dis- orr until e rubbish accumulated or tl e site shall be collected posed of as hazardous waste and removed frot=h the site n a man- and stewed it approved containers,rooms or vaults of noncornbus I appy?ved by federal,slate or local requi errerts. tible materials. Corr.bustible vegetation, crit or uncut, shall be 34102 Air Rag Systems. Removed air bag systems shall be removed when determined by the chief to be a fire hazard. handled and stored in accordar:ce with Article 80: SECTION 3407 e–.FIRE PROTECTION 3410.5 Lead-acid Batteries, Lead-acid batteries shat: be removed fronto salvage vehicles when such batteries are'caking. Offices, storage buildings and vehicles used for site operat ors Lead-acid batteries drat%save been ren owed fr€m vehicles shall be shall each be provided with at least one portable fire extinguisher stored in an approved manner. 11 109,E CALIF"ORMA RRE CODE 3301 350& ARTICLE 3 —COVERED MALL BUILDINGS S •nO 3501 —SCOPE EXCEPTIONS: when appxoved,iiq id-or g�_I e:ed appli- ances,tools,apparatus,craft or vehicles are a=`:owed to he displayed Temporary use o`'.he common pedestrian area within a covered within the wmll. The display s;all he in accordance with Sec- rrall building For promotional, educational, assembly, sales or tion 2505.2. similar activities shall be in accordance with Article 35. 2.LF—gas—powered floor m_ ainterAnce maehines-Y he used when in conforrnance with Section 8203.2.2. CTiON 3W2—DERNITIONS 3504.4 Hazardous Materials. Hazardous materials shall not he used,stored or displayed in a mall. 3502.1 General. For definitions of COVERED MALL BUILD- EXCEPTION:� I , s 3T.��P'3"�'c3l+l.Carcinogens,ar>itar:ts,sensitizers,cor+shustih e l'c- INC,and�LALL,see Article 2. udds and class i oxidizers. 3552,2 Limited Use. For the purpose of Article 35,certain tertiis 35€14.5 Nonflammable Gas. y finders containing nonf'am- are defined as follows: enable gases shall be in accordance with Articie 74, ALLOWABLE DISE AREA is the area approved to conduct 3504.6 Combustible Declarative Matessals and Sieges. Com- activities in accordance with Artide 35 and shall not inehade area bustible decorative mawria s and combustible signs other than necessary for mam and cross aisles. plastics shall be in accordance with Section 1103.3.3,Mastic pan- OSS AISLES are reTin--d aisles which perrmt egress from els and plastic signs shall be in accordance with the Building one r nair.aisle to another through an allowable use area. Code. (See UBC Section 404.3.7.) FIXTURES are those furnishings accessory to the nor-mal op- 3504.7 Fixtures. Fixtures shall not be located in main aisles or eration of lase mall.Fixtures ale allowed to include,but are not liar.- cross aisles. iced to,seating,directories,planters and lighting fixtures. AIN AISLE;s that area o-a?tall designated to accommodate SECTIO 3505—TEMPORARY STRUCTURES the required means of egress width located between the furthest projection of the area designated for:.ase by a tenant.and the allow- use a 1 shallGene €e accordance strith Ses located in the�l o'w�able able use area, use area shall be i i accordance iv:th Section 355. TEMPORARY STRUC U S are kiosks, booths, conces- 3535.2 Flame Spread, 'Temporary structures shall be noncorim- sion stands and similar structures. bustible or be treated and rnainta ned in a flarne-re'ardaw cordi- 1" Z1f31A S is a single permitted activity not to cr, tion conforming tsalsss ai lucre-spread retic ratings. (See UBC chapter 8)ceed 460 consecutive days. 3505.3 Sprinkler Obstructions. Roofs or coverings for kiosks, 1 35 3 P ill display booths, concession equipment or similar structures shall SECTnot exceed 4 feet(l 219-mm)in dimension unless the area beneath For temporary use permits of the allowable use area,see Section the roofs or coverings is protected by an approved automatic 105,per nit m.2, fire-extinguishing system. CTit3 3604—•GENERAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION 5506—TEMPORARY PLACES OF ASSEMBLY 3504.1. Main Aisle Width. Main aisles shall be a minhnum of 1 i2 feet 3048 mm), in width or the rnsnirmm irec:ire;means of When the matt area ,cin any portion tliereri:",:s used as a'o z s�a�rary egress width,whichever is greater,and sisal'be maintained in ac- place of assembly, such area shall be n accordance with Arti- cordance with vection 1204.Dain aisles shall not be obstructed. e=e 25. 3504.2 Cross Aisle Width. Cross aisles shall be a mirsit um,of The means of egress facilities shall l mit the number of persons 15 loot(4572 rRm?:s wi it a cr the refit iced raseans of egress widt3?, fir,attendance.The chief is authorized to establish the conditions vahic lever is rester,and shall be in intairsed i e accordance with necessary t ensure the.the covered mail buD ing to aaa�sts do riot g have their mcans of egress obstructed by the assembly.at shall be Section 204` the responsibility of the covered mall management to provide ade- 3504.3 Fueled Equipment iq-_,id- or gas-fueled appliances, quate personnel to comply with the conditions required by the fools.apparatus,craft or vehicles shall not be located in a nal:. chief. 1998 CAS FORMA RRE COD F- 3601 36OZ2.4 ARTICLE 36— DRY CLEANING SECTION 3601 —GENERAL 3601.6 Fire Protection. Approved portable fire extinguishers of atype suitable for fighting firesinvolving fllarnmiable or com- 3601,1 ScqDpe. Dry-cleaning plants and systems shall be ut ac- busuble liquids shall be provided in dry-c leaning plants in accord- cardatice%vith Articie 36. an-ce with.Article 10At'east one extinguisher shall be provided w 3601.2 Definitions. each entrance to rooms where flamm:able or combustible liquids are stored or used. 3601.2.1 General. For definitions of COMBUSTIBLE LIQ- 3601.7 Smoking. Stroking in dry-cleaning plants sha"only be DRY CLEANING and FLAMMABLE LIQUID, see Arti- wit:un designated smoking rooms,NO SMOKING signs shall be cle 2. posted in rooms containing flarnmable or combustible liquids. See 3601.2.2 Limited applieption& For the purposes of Article 36, Section 1109,4. certain terms are defined as fol;-,Ws: CONTAINER is a vessel..of 60 ljn;ed States gallons(227 L)or SECTION 3602—DRY CLEANING Wri H less capacity used for transporting or storing fliimmable or corn- NONCOMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS EXCEPT FOR bustible_ liquid's, Pines, piping systems, engines and engine fuel LIMITED-ACCESS SPOTTING OPERATIONS tanks are not considered, to be containers. 3602.1 General. Class IV dry-cleaning plants and systems shall NONCOMBUSTIBLE LIQUID is a liquid that does not ex- be in accordance with Section 3602, hibilt a-qash pomit. 3602.2 Equipment. STORAGE;s the keeping,retention or leaving of fla tntriable or combustible liuuids in closed containers,tanks or similar vessels. 360111 Compatibility. Equipment used for dry c-'ean-ing with noncombustible'Hiqu.ds shall be suitable for the type of solver,;_116- 3601.3 Permits. For permits to engage in,dry cleaning,see Sec- sized, and shall bei ul accordance with the aria:nufal-nirer`s tion 105,?email d.1. recommendations. 3601.4 Plant and System Classification. Drycleaningplants 36012.2 Solvent-handling systems. and systems shall be,classified according to the character of the flarrunaNe or cotn-bus6ble H'auids used or stored as listed below 3602.2.2.1 Transfer. The transfer and circulation of solvents (see Section 3603.2 regarding the use of Class I liquids): shall be through closed systems. 1. Class 11 plants or systems are those plants or systems in 3602.2.12 Pumps. Pumps used foi the transfer or circulation of t shall b ' p' solvents -e designed with leak-proof seals.Positive dis face- which Class`111 combustible liquids in quamities that exceed the exerript amounts set forth in A:ides 79 and 80 are used as solvents mien',pumps shall be fitted with relief valves or bypasses to pre- for dry cleaning. vent overnressure. 2. Class 111-A plants or systems are those plants or systems i 3602.2.23 Physical protection. F`ow and level sigh,, glasses which Class 111-A combusti"ble liquids in quantities that exceed &-iafl be protected against physical damage. he exern.pt amounts set forth in Articles 79 and 80 are used as Sol- veuts for dry cleaning. 36012.2.4 Testing. Piping, valves and sight glasses shall be tested at a z-ninnnum of 150 percent of the system's maximum,op- 3- C'liass 111-B plants er systems are tnose pia-its or systemns in crating pressl2re. Testing shall he in accordarce with nationally which Class 111-13 cornbuvib`e liquids in quanta es that exceed:the recognized standards,See Article 90,Standard a.2.5. exeinpt amounts set forth n Articles 79 and 80 ate used as solvents for dry cleaning, 3602.2.3 Exhaust ventilation systems. Dry-cleaning systems shall be provided with an automatically activated exhaust vertila- 4. Class IV plants or systerns are those plants or systems 1.11 tion system:to inalritain a minnimum of 1 00-feel-per-nunu!e(0.51 which only C*,P.ss 11,111-A or 111-B coinbusn"ble licuids net exceed- m/s) air velocity through the ioading door when the door is ing the exerl".10t axmoutits set for...'r Articles 79 md 80 or noncorp- opened.Such systems for dry-cleaning equipment shall be in ac- bustible liquids are used as solvents for. dry cleaning, using cordatice with the Mechanical Code. See Uniform Mechanicol flammable and combustible liquids only fol sporting. Code Chapter 5. Except-for the autin-Ities of liquids allowed.for scouring,brush- EXCEPTIONDry-cleaning units need nor be provWed with ex- ipg or spotting in Section 3603.13,when more than one class of haust vent"ation when an exhaust hoodisinstafled imniediately out- f:amrnable or combustible liquid solvent .is used or stored in a side of and above nie loading door operates at an air Cow rate as plan£or system,the plant or system classification,shall be based on follows: the nu-menical"y lowest class. Q= x ALr, F 5 10 x ALo 301_4 Control of Selvents. For SI: Q= WHEIRE: 3601.5.1 Charges in class. Solvents shall not be changed to a flow rate,exbzusiedtnroug�the hood,cubic fee!per r sin- solvent in amore hazardous classffication uniess such change has ul--(L/s). been approved and a new permit has beer issued. ALD = area of the'1,oadmg door,square feet(n2) 3601.5.2 Verification of class. 7:he chiefisauthorized to require 3602.2.4 Combustion air Combustion air for fuel-burning that samp'es of solvents be taken and tested to verify that a plant or equiptnent shall,be to ken from exterior openings that are located a systeri is correctly classified. Tests shall be by an rmnmmu-mi of 5 feet (1524 rn) from exhaust openings for agency or laboratory, dry-cleaning equiprnent. 1-85 3£02.3 1998 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE 3603.6 3602.3 Storage of Solvents and Waste Solvents. the capacity of ia:eividual containers or taroks wirbin the building does not exceed 275 gallons(;043 a_,). 3602.3.1 Flammable and Combustible solvents. The storage 2 class 311-A plants and associated operations are allowed to be sep- af flammable and combustible 5ie li;did so vert5 and.waste solvents as-aced from other occup�.cies by two-hour fere-resistive occupancy shall be in accordance with Article 79, separation's when the total quantity of Mass HI-A ligiaies within the building does not exceed 1,32;3 gallons(4997 L)and the capacity of i 3602,3.2 Noncombustible solvents. The storage of noncore- dividual containers or tanks with:»the building does not exceed 330 bustible liquid solvents and waste solvents that are hazardous gallops(1249 t.). materials shall be in accordance with Article 811. 3633,4,5 Occupancy separations within plants. 36€12,4 Spotting operations. 3633.4.5.1 Dry-cleaning moms. Dry-cleaning rooms contain- 3502.4.1. General. The local application of flammable or corn- nng'C_lass 11 or Mass 111-A liquid solvents shall be separated fronn bustible liquids for the removal of stains si!all be in accordance other uses, snc unszag solvent storage, offices and laundering, with Section 3632.4,Art? ie 79 pool Article . Spotting opera- scouring, scrub,,*rng,pressing env ironing operations,by not less tions shall be in accordance t than a two-incur fire-resistive occupancy separation. ce with Section 36 3.13 except as t 3adi- _`ied by Section 3602.4, EXCEPTION:solvent storage tanks need not be separated from the dry-cleaning roam waren the capacity of each such tank does riot ex- 3602.4.2 Public access. Areas where fiarnmable and carr3bus- deed:,500 ga;'sons(567113),provided.there are not:more?han two stor- tsbleliquids are rased for spatting operations sha I not be accessible age tanks aad the aggregate capacity of al's solvent tanks and containers by the p:u"nIiC. within the roar.does not exceed 7,5Wj gal?ons(til 391 Q. Dry-cleaning rooms containing Class 111-13 solvents heed clot be 36€14.3 Dispensing at workstations. Dispensing of clam- separate;from other;ries in the dry-cleaning plant;however,the ratable or co€nbustible ly uids for spottir: on orations shall be from, maximum , ' t q gf tins caNacity of any€cn.atrer car ani within the roam shall approved containers.The amount of£laminable and cornbustible not exceed 2,500 gallons(946411,)and the capacity of all contain- liquid solvents at each workstation shall not exceed i gallons(3.8 ers or tanks within the room shall not exceetf 7,500 gallons L), 1 pint(047 v)of which is allowed to be in a plastic container. (28 391 L). 36143,4.5>2 Solvent storage. Except for solvent storage allowed SECS'ON 3603—DRQ'CLEANING WlTH FLAMMABLE within a dry-cleaning room its Section 3603.4.5.1,solvents stored AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS within a plant shall be within liquid storage rooms in accordance with Section 7902.5.11. 36€43.1 General. 'lass II,1€1-A aid 111-13 dry-cleaning plants or EXCEPTION.So:ven:storage for scouring,b-ushi'ng and spatting systems shall be m accordance with Sect-or,3601 Operations in quantities noxa exceeding exempt amounts for control 3663.2 Class Liquids. Class ss€liq rids sl areas set for*:^,:r.Section 7902.5.7.3 and stored it accordance with See- all not be used Fah'dry bast 7902.5 as required for such ceanti'.ies. cleaning. 36€43.4,5.3 Drying rooms. oorris or areas in which articles are EXCEPTION. class t lig€:ds used in accordance with sec- Marg up to dry shall,be separated from of other uses by not less than a non 3,.03..3. 0W0hour fire-resistive occupancy separation, 36013 Heating of Liquids. The ternperatures of Class 11 and EXCEPTION:Approved drying or deodorizing cabinets located 'lass 11-A liquids shall not excee=d'90°F(32.2'Q.The tempera- within dr leaning rooms. lure of lass 111-13 liquids shalt not be in excess of 30 (l.l°') 36€43>4.5,4 caoauns containing open apes. Fuel-burning below their flesh poirnt.ellen liquid coolers are required,temper- equipment,which as teretes as open lame shall be separated frau atures shall be monitored by visual as well as audible alarming de- gam,: p p vices insta"'sled to wRra s operators that tenaperat€sres are "coins nr which solvents are used or stored by not less than a four-Wer fire-resistive occu alio separation. Openings to such approaching the specified Isis italic»' rooms shall be at least 10 feet (3048-run) from penings into 3603.4 Occupancy Requirements. MOMS corntai:sing solvents. 36€3.4.1 General. 'lass 11 and Class€I€_A dry-cleaning plants 3603.4.5.5 Floors. Floors in rooms{containing solvents shall be shall be within Croup H, Division 2 Occupancies. Class 111- m.accordance with rise Building Code as required for floors in liq- dry-cleaning plaints shallbe witi_in Group.—F,Division I Occupan- uid storage rooms. cies.Classes 1€,€1€-A and 1111-B plants shall also be within an occu- 3603.5 Ventilauo ne A s_echain cal ventilation systers which is pancy complying with the Group H, Division 7 Occupancy designed to exhaust 1 cubic foot of air per minute for each square classificatiocn wbern reuui:ed by the Building Code. foot (5.i I/s per square:meter)of floor area sisall be imstalled in 36113.4,2 `ire protection.. Bu ldings containing dry-cleaning dry-cleaning roe rs and i a aryl g corns. plants shall be protected throughout by an automatic fire-sprinkler .ire ventilation system shall operate automatically when tine system in accordance with the Building Crede, wry-clearing equipment is it operation and shall have smarual controls at an approved location. 3603.4.3 Location within buildings. Dry-cleaning roams and solvent storage rooms shall be located only on the first story. 3633.6 Fuel-burring Equipment. Fuel-burning equipment shall be separated from dry-cleaning operations and solvent stor- 3633.4.4 Plant, separations. Build:rigs containing Class 11 or age areas as required by Section 3603.4.5.4. 'irculating-air sys- iI-A dry-cleanin%z elants aid their associated operations shall be teras which return air from dry-cleaning rooms or solvent rooms to separated from other businesses by not less than four-:hour fire-re- fuel-burning or other beating equipment shall not be used. siStiVe occupancy separations. EXCEPTION- Forced-air, fuel-burning or other hearing eeuip- EXCEFTIOaNTSt 1.Class it dry-ciea nil g plansand associated ee- rnent wbich is separated Prot.the dry-cleaning roar:is allowed when orations are allowed to be separated from other businesses by two-hour Only Mass 1il-13 systems are used.Combustion air for fuel-burring fire-resistive occupancy separations when t;;^,e total quantity of class a€ ecuipme-n,shall not be talker±frog:-,rooms in which:'quids are used or liquids within the building does not exceed 550 ga3`:ons(2082 L)and stored or from areas containing xlan::nable vapors. ' 9-86 1996 a,AUFORi'IA RRE CODE 36tM.a 3603.11 3603.7 Electrical Wiring and Equipment. Artificial illurnina- 361119 Dry-cleaning Units. tion shall be by electricity.Electrical wiring and equipment shall 5 � n be anstailed in accorda ace with theectrical bode. lectr cal 36I83<9.� �a�thstr-r€ctitan�t. Irs?rers.ar and agitation of textile.. i.. forces-air heating systems shall be .it, accordance with Sec- solvent and the extraction of solvent from textiles shall be within tion-d-air dry-cleaning machines $lead comply with Section: 3633,9.. Dry-cleaning machines shall be substarztially constructed closed 36€13,8 Solvent Containers, Tanks and Transferring quip- um-s that are well secured to elle building or foundations. The •rrctzt. loading opening shall be equipped with a close-fitti€:g door de- signed to prevent solventleaks.The t;m's shall be provided with 36113.5,1 General. Containers and tanks shall be in accordance interlocks to prevent cylinder notation order power when the with Section 79,52,except as modified by Section 3603.5..piping doors are open.A manually operated stop switc-a shall be installed shall be it accordance with Sectio. 7901'I z g however, flexible on or at each:unit. hoses resistant to the solvent are allowed to connect equipment when the operating pressures do not exceed 5 psi 34.5 kPa' Re- �� e ion Scouring,brush r, �� spotting c�eta�Jns l.h ac- when _ r { �• cctrdarice with�eei:ori�5�3.%3. plumed shutoff valves at equipment shzl11 be located ahead of flex- connectors. 36€13.9>2 Cornnection& Dry--cleaning units shall be provided with ar overflow pipe one size largerthan the size of solvent sup- 3603A2 Transferring. Transferring of solvents froth. storage ply lane to the machine.Such overflow pipe shall be connected to tacks through processes small be by closed-circa;t piping.positive the shell of the washer such that the tap of overflow is bellow the displacement pum•'s shall-have a bypass and relief valve. bottom of the erinion shaft.The overflow pipe shall be without Fill o°thin s to storage•e larks s-all be located o stside of the shutoff valves and be arranged to discharge to a suitable tank.The g supply pipe shall contain a shutoff valve, shall enter the washer building at an approved location.Fall pipe inlets shall be pert-a- nestty identified with.the appropriate liquid classification. above the discharge level and shall discharge away from the door opening. 3603.8,3 Venting. 'Me emergency relief venting capacity for 36€33.9,3 Traps. Irdividual button and lint traps shall be pro- aboveground tanks and coma:tiers shall runs' be less than that vided for each dry-cleaning unit. derived frmn,q�,Fable 79f12.2-} multiplied by 0.3.In calculating the vert size, 100 percent of the surface area of the tarok or container 36133.9.4 Warning labels and sights. A permanently affixed la- shall be assumed.to be wetted. bel or sign shall be displayed nearthe door opening of each ma- chine indicating that it is net to be operated with solvents having a 3603.&4 Gaging;device. A gaging device shall be installed on :lash point less than a specified level. The specified flash poirht in=side storage or treatment tanks.Caging devices shall be of a de- shat be,be minimur^flash point established by the z;hanufacturen sign that will not allow vapors to escape wit:sir the building or liq- Thi e label or sign shall also indicate"hat the doors to the rnachire raids to escape m case a gage is broken. shall not be opened until the rotating cylinder has stopped. 365133.5.5 Sludge removal. When underground treating and 3603.10 Mills. The source of heat for stills shall be steam, hot se$tli?tg tanks are used.,a separate suction pipe shall be carled to water at,oil.cher steam is used,z pressure-reguiatinag valve shall the boamn of thean c and a pump shall be installed to remove the be in=ps:alle in the s:earl lyre to the stall,and a check valve shall be sludge,Discharge large piping from the pump shalt connect to a suitable ;Pstwsled in the steal.,li se between theboiler and the stall. Stills container. shall be liquid and gas tight and shall be designed to operate on the 3603,8.6 Treatment tanks. Treatment tanks shall be ,or.- vacuum pri c;ple.If a relief valve is histalled on a still,A shalt be structed in accordance with approved standards and shall be de- equipped with a vent line extending to the exterior, signed for worairg pressure no" less than: 16 psig (103.4 kPa) Stills shall be provided with a combination vacuum and pres- when they are subjected to pressures greater than atmospheric. sue gage.Stills shall be equipped with a constant level device to Pressure-relief devices sisa'l's be tr;sm'led on treatment tanks that automatically maintain the solvent liquid it the still a$the prop are subjected to pressures greater than at:nosplaeric which will weight. prevent the pressures it,;t e t irk from exceeding 10 percent above 3613111 Drying Marnblers and Cabinets. Drying tumblers the working pressure-.Relief devices shall be connected to art tar- shall be of substantial construction,well secured to foundations derground tank or an aboveground tank of a dry-cleaning unit by and shall be provided with self-closing explosion hatches having piping rot less'ban 3/4;p cl:(l9 mm)in diameter without a shutoff an area of 01,011 square feet per tabic foot 13.036 m2 per nn3)of valve it the piping. cylinder volume.Hatches slhai be arrarged to open away from.the operator.Drying tumblers tri Class 1$systems shall e provided 36€33,f3,7 Filters and pressure-reiiefdevices. Pressure-type fi-- with approved extin=guishing equipmer t arranged to operate auto- teLs s^a",be equipped with a r'eiiable pressure gage and shalll no,be matically m case of a fire,unless otherwise approved. operated at pressures exceeding those for which they were de- signed. d;iters shall be provided with an air-bleeding valve and Drying tumblers inClass 11 systems shall be provided witls a lime connected to discharge ni-to a washer or into'the storage tank steam let of not less that,318-inch(9.5 mm)size for lhumildifying vert lire. Such air-bleedirhg lines shall not discharge into the during the drying processes.Frying tumblers and drying cabinets moan. shall be ventilated to the outside by means of pipes or ducts con- nected to an exhaust fan of sufficient capacity to remove dust,va- Pressure-relief devices stall be installed on pressure filters to pons or lint generated by the process.Such discharge pipes or ducts prevent the pressure in the filter from rising more than 10 percent shall be carried to a height of not less than 6 feet(1829 mT..,)above above its working pressure.Relief devices shall be connected to the roof and shall be provided with cleanout facilities.Disc-targe at,underground tank or dry-cleaning unit by piping rot less than pipes shall no,,terrrhiat within 10 feet(3048 mm),Treasured hor- 1, inch(19 mm)ir diameten izontally,front doors,windows or combustible walls. 3603AS Sight glasses. Sight glasses, este breakage of which a he fan sha?l be property-soused and imeriocked to ensure oNer- would allow the escape of liquids,shall not be of the type readily a'ion while the dying tumbleris it use.Far blades shall be of non- damaged by-teat and shall be protected against p'nysicai damage. ferrous metal,and far.,motors shall not Ise located within!,he duct. 17 36£3.12 1998 CAUFt`;MA FIRE CODE 3603.13.3 3603.12 Bonding and Grounding, 36113.112 T pe of solvent. Scouring,brushing and spotting op- erations using solvents with lower f ash points than the solvents 3603.12.1: General. Storage tanks, treatment tanks, `liters, used in the plant dry-cleaning units sisal`be limited to I gallon pumps,piping,ducts,dry-cleaning Units sttl s tumblers,drying (3.785 L).Such solvents shall be dispensed from:approved safe, cabinets and other such equipment, _f not inherently electrically cans. y conductive, shall be bonded together and grounded,. .solated equipment shall be grounded. Additional storage snail be in approved safety cams or approved metal shipping containers not exceeding 1-gallon (3,785 L)ca- 360112.2 Pulleys and belts. Pulleys and belts in dry-cleaning pacify.Class'I-quids and Mass 11 liquids in Class Ill pants that rooms shall be provided with properly grounded combs, collec- are not in use shall be stored in liquid cabinets that corsply with to-s or neutralizers. Section 7902.5.9 or shall be within'Nuid storage rooms comply- 3603.12.3 Double process equipment. When fabrics are trars- i-ig with section 7902.5.11. ferred from one piece of eqriprnent to another,the two pieces of Mechanical ventilation shall be provided at scow ng,brushing e4;tipmert shall be electrically bonded together.. and spotting tables.''he mechanical ventilation system: spall be designed to capture vapors and exhaust then tl rough a system:hat 3603.12.4 Spotting twirler. Metal tops of spotting tables shall be con:;lies with the Mechanical Code. permanently and effectively grounded. 3603.1.3.3 Dry cleaning outside of dry-cleaning units. Textiles 36€13.13 Scouring,Brushing and Spotting. which cannot be cleaned withir dry-cleaning units that comply wit€e Section 3603.5 shall Ile cleaned on scouring or brushing 3603.13.1. Design. Scouring,brsashing and spotting tables shall tables or in senubbing tubs that contain not snore than 3 gallons have a liquid-tight top with a curb on all sides not less than I inch (11.4 I.,) of flarnn:able or combustible sa,vert. scr abb ng tubs 1,25.4 rnm) a gh. The top of the table sial: be pitched to ensure shall be secured to the:"dor and shall be provided with per nanent thorough draining to a I`/2-inch(38 mm)drain connect ted to a suit- (38 mm)'.rapped drains connecting to a suitable contair- able container especial"_y provided and marked for such,purpose, er especially provided and marked for such purpose. 1998 CAS FORMA FRE CODE yy4�S,��q00 gq � °Y005,.3 ARTICLE 40—[FOR SFMI MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION A L STUDIO SOUND StA GES, tAND APPROVED a L PRODUCTION FACILITIES A A L C L A L C L A SECTION 4001—GENERAL. 4003.3 Live Audiences, A permit shall be required,for seating A L T A arrangements of all li'r'e audience stages. Such arrangements sir„6 > Seope, Production st dio,s, sound stages and approved shall be in accordance with,article r5. A A C L C ,production faces usee eA ductiilitid by the industry for the A purpose o''dnot on picture,television and corRmorrial production L A -,hall be in accordance with the provisions of this article. ECTIO 4004--GENERAL EQUIRVIE T a r A 400,4.1' Housekeeping. Studio sone-d stages sliall maintain A L t 1.27 Purpose. Dhe r7?trpose£if this article is to establish r}uni- fi n proper housekeeping in accordance with article 11, Section 1103. A , nnum requirements that will,,novice a reasonable degree of safety � L C fromfire,panic and explosion.Buildings and structures defined 4004.2 Aisles. Perir,neter aisles within the sound stage shall be a i C bore in shall be in accordance with this article. provided. Aisles required by tunas section shalt have a rmnitnaurni A width of 4 feet(1219 rnm)'.See Article 1 z for maintenance re'.�€£2Ye- A t „ ' eA 409.13 Dexnition& mems.E�stes��LAr2�7; 2�dS SECPi7n�lCllra�e c" l%16iPYCterr C L i APPROVED PRODUCTION��CILI `Y is an existing b s¢la- unobstrue.te height of'l feat�2 3�rr az . AC L A A ''nng, or portion of a building,or a group of baaildirtgs altered for use 4004'.3 Travel Distance. The maxirnurn travel distance to any c t;ir'entertra$r:r�'"rr,ent indvs!n� or tie ur`r ose�}r rnnenion icture, within 7 r='r n i !} or t� 5 r' S^ i A 3 .1 f p p p exit within tans sound stage shwa b 5.r•f... (� 720 nt.n,. C � A television and coP3tme.rcid.11 Production. AL A 40044 Exit Doors Exit doors shall be equipped with panic A L L A PLATFORM CORM is port of a setwhich is a f oor or horizontal sur- hardware and swingin the directions of exit travel. A L A; ace raised above stage floor level. C 4004.5 Exit Signs. Illuminated exit signs shall be installed in � A PRODUCTION LOCATION is any area or facility outside a _ de.C accordance iith the Canfora=a r ;d ngraA C A productions studio, approved production facility or sound stage L R uSe,^i by efie,?n8ertatr,arFen;P iT?C uS'tr y fflr the rpurpose qt rnotion pia- 4OU6 Exii Illu nitration. Exit.aLatknina.iou,Shall be pn.;L'td22d E3? A 1 A tore, television:and cornmerrial productiom accordance with the CalLi,orni a Building Code. In the event ✓' A L L � poswer,failure, exit path ilium in ation shall be autoinatically pro- - L PRODUCTION STUDIO is a building,portion cif a building, vided by an approved emergency back-up systems. c A ora group of buildings designed and con structed;or use by the en- A AA tertainrazer2t industry for tzhe purpose of motion picture, television$ 4004.7 Exit Obstructions. fill paeans of egress shall be anain A A,' and commercial production. tained in accordance with the provisions of article 12, ,Section A 12003. L C SET'i's a structure built or assG'mbled f'Jr the purpose of rnotion A 's i' r l C tiit�s'l'3 .g £?4F,.. 'dEffiSs2z^.�. All'oa;r'?''l'"Stzcs.T,aaCll<?`r'zE:�'t z`f'te re 'fs _ A A picture, television and cm pr ,ducr�on. �-� �` A , X SOUND STAGE is a building or portion of a building usually rrEents of firticde 11, section 11032 2.4. A r irsulated from outside noise and natural light for use by the easter- C � tai nment industry for the purpose of motions picture, television and SECTION 4006--FiRE-EXTINGWSWNG SYSTEeWSA A can tnercia[production, 4005.1 Existing Sound Stages. All existing sound stages A iequipped with an as tomatie fire sprinkler system shall be mmn- A L A twined in accordant e with the provisions in Article 10. a A SECTION 4002 OCCUPANCY CLASSiFICA IO €5.2 thew Sound Stages. fill nue w sound stages slaald be c i L c 4002.1 Live Audience Stages. Production facilities, sound equipped with an approved ala oinorie f?re sprinkler systenn_ The A A stages asci approved production studios with live audience stages system shall be installed ar accord.*and°e blush the provssion.s it L C sha`i be classi led✓.s Group A,Division 3'Occupancies in accor- AZ°tdcc'P 10 u?3d Sl?rSit Yr:eei the mz6i?Pnttt.*c deSlgr d'eldh2Pei'r?eStiS Gf r`'Y? A c dance with the California€wilding Code. Extra Hazard,Group 2 system. A A 40002 All Other Stages, Production studios,sound stages and 400-5.3 italic-ceiling Sets and Platforms, All arterior soa'id-cell- A L A approved produr,ion.facilities without live audience,stages shall erg'sets over 600 square feet(55.1 m`i in area shall be protected by � L X' a �� Group F; Division I Occupancies in accordance an auto,natic fare sprinkler a spent;.Pla?foanrras over 600 square feet C A �e ca €, d a 9 p p t L7 CA with the Crl�ornia Building Cade. (5:>.7m2)in area and which e,xeed s feet f914 ra m)in heighP ghVil e A be protected by an autornraPic fire sprinkler systerrn. c C EXCEPTIONS: t,Approvedcar+d listed heal dereczors shall be C A ECTION 4003—REQUIRED PERMITS installed ben ash solid-ceiling sets over 600.square feet(55.7 mai iia A L A area and under pia cfrncs(a ha provided railer 6Gfl squaw fees{55.T A. L A 4003.1 Change hn Use. h°permit frogs the authority having loris- rn21 in area and which exceed 3;eet(914 nnr)in height. C diction,shall he obtained any Pante G charge in usor occupancy 25 flew detectors shall be.spaced 30'feet(9 144 mm)on<'er3ter aril u5 E1 en,eneea t ti rr ti required by t} rtanwfacturer's instailrat.on instructions Detectors c A s b� he oYJP'cer e.,for<;ve audience St:ok'3S, wrap pa A C shall be connected to an approved and listed central,omprietar y or re- C - A � '3 2 4 �iEt"Fadett 3Z�Z$S, l zerntEit s�al �e rertei5ett p`or the mote station se vice or a,'occas alliin whr`cP mill give tart audible signal A A use of rJ`?ilea+'adc spec7ai e e ts, a en "arae use, use o� and at.n constantlb'attended location. Mach synerrz shall he inst alled in A L A fc J accordance vr<'th Article 1J. C d - a amble or combustible 7�liquids and gases,welding,and telae parking 2.Seer vats:sofld-ceilirtg.e ever s00 sy�:rzre_r°eet;SS.T MZy in area A - AGf renotor vehicles within a S6dbnd stage or an approved production Shall be positioned to ul101v,F3e”the operation<rf size QnfGi3ttRf2c,j?rei C facili _. sprinkler system after fsinaeng has.been completed for the day. A L 4ra'O6 1998 CALIFORMA FRE CODE 4010 a SEC71O 4006—FIRE-DETECTION EQUIPMENT tapped from panelboards and switchboards where deadfront A C A 4d6.1 pre Alarm Panels. Fire alarm,panels s3tadd be Cal±for covers have to be reanoved. A il C nia State Fire Marshal listed and shall be utilized in accordance 4008.4 Insteall ations. Permanent or temporary electrical instal C A with their listing. panels may be temporarily supported by sets, labors shall be installed in accordance with the California Elec- C L y platforarss or pedestals. trical Code and this code.Such equipment shall not obstruct exits, c A means of egress or fire department access. c - C 4006.2 Heat Detectors. Feat detection required by this article A � L C shall be defined as a portable system:as it is intended to be rein- 4008.5 Generators.Portable, mobile or stationary power gener- a L C stalled w"aen platforms or sets are changed. ating equipment array be used to supplement building electrical A C meat detectors shall be secured to standard outlet boxes which power for temporary wiring. quipsaaent skald be located at a tire- A y A designated location as approved by the chief C r C vray be temporarily supported by sets,platforms or pedestals. A L a Temporary auxiliary power cables supplied frons mobile gener- q L C ators or adjacent buildings may pass through exterior walls and q SECTION 4007®FIRE SAFETY OFFICERS interior fire-resistive assemblies provided an approved through- C i a Standby fire safety officers shall be requited for all productions penetration fere-stop system is utilized for protection of the A where pyrotechnic special effects are used. opening. c AWhere permits are required by the Fire Code,stca zdby f ire safer] A ; officers shall be determined by the chief or,a case-by-case basis. SECTION 4009—MECHANICAL EOUIP ENT A A Standby fire safety officers shall not be required when the provi- 4009.1 Existing Equipment.All mechanical equipment used as C L ` c Bions of this article are met. part of the building ventilation systema shall be maintained in good A working order and shall comply with the provisions of the Cal ifor- CC A nia Mechanical Code. A L C SECTION 4008—ELECTRICAL.REQUIREMENTS L C 4009.2 Auxiliary Equipments/all auxiliary heating; ventilation C L L A 4008.1 General. fall electrical equipment including lighting, L C and air-conditioning equipme,t shall ase approved and distad fou A L L A cabling and temporary power such as portable generators,shall the intended use. Flexible duet, if utilized, shall be noncornous C L a be maintained in good working order and shall comply with the � A y table.Such auxiliary equipment shall not obstruct exits,aneaaae of C L c provisions of the California Electrical Code. egress or��ire department access. a r ` A4008.2 Lighting and power Requirements.A studio sound stage C w C and approved production facility shall be provided with a mini- c SECTION4010®DESIGN REQUIREMENTS A A mum,of 35 watts per square foot of permanently installed power F A dedicated for the distribution of production lighting and power The fire chief shall be provided with certification that approved L A Mobile generators may be utilized}or auxiliary power. production facilities and studio sound stages will sustain the an- C 1 L n ticipated loads of sets,props or other temporary modifications.cations. C L C 40083 Distribution. Distribution equipment shall l be designed A 3 Afor sound stage use. The wiring to such equipment shall be consid- where the anticipated loads exceed the design eriteria for an A C ered permanent and shall comply with applicable provisions of the approved production facility and studio soused stage,the building C C California Electrical Code. Temporary feeders shall not be or portions theaeof shall be modified for the additional loads. A . .................................................................................................... ... ......... ......... ......... ................ ......... ......... ......... ......... ...... .._..... ......... ......... ......... ......... ..............._....._ ...... .... ...... ......... ......... ......... ............ 1995 CAS#FORMA RREE CBOF 4101 4111 ARTICLE 41 [FOR SFMJ WINERY CAVES f L A C L A L C A SECTION 41�1 � 1. .Inspect the required fire appliances to ensure they are in the A L L A proper puce and in good working order c L L c The use of subterranean space for winery facilities in natural or L A ! 2. Inspect all exits to ver accessibility and proper operation. A manmade caves Brill�e an accordance with this article. p I3 Y p p p L A c C While on duty, such individuals shall not be required or per- C L AC SE `III Et�ISWITIsS emitted, to perform any deities other than those specified by the C C c9aief A r A 4x02,1 Genera-, dor de, nitions of ASSEMBLY FIRE AP- 410 '.3 Open flame Devices. The use of candles and other open- C r A PL ArCE and 1°JCri��°✓i�r BUS77BOL •, see Article 2. flame devices shall be in accordance;with.Section 2501.18. A i A4102.2 Limited Application. For the purpose of Article 41,cer- A iris tenors are d joined as follows.• SECTION�410T�-PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS A j C AND OTHER FIRS`APPLIANCES TYPE 1JIINY CAVES are natural or rranmrde eaves used A L C i C solely for storage and/or processing of wine at a winery facility. A portablefire ire extinguisher shall be located to be readily acces- C A Type 1 winery caves are not accessible to the public. Bible.Its type, location and spacing throughout the facility shall be C L TYPE 2 WINERY CAVES are natural or manmade caves used in accordance with the provisions of Title 19,Article 5. A L C L L C for the storage ono'/r processing of wine at a winery facility: Type When approved by the chief;garden hoses connected to r mli- C L t. C 2 winery caves care accessible to the public on guided tours only, able domestic water supply may satisfy the requirement for a C A TY E 3 WINERY CAVES are natural or manmade caves used Class A extinguisher.In these instances,all hose outlets shall be � L A L A for the storage and/or p_-rocessing of wine at a winery facility. Type identified sintalar to cage extinguisher C L A 3 winery caves are accessible to the public on guided tours sand t}ther tine appliances shall be ryacxintained at She site as required C L A contain assembly use areas. by the chief C L A A L A SECTION 4103 PERMITS SECTION 4108 EIRE ALARM SYSTEMS A A C L C .For permits to operate Type 2 and 3 winery caves,see Section Ids. An approved manual fire alarm system conforming with the provi- L C signs ofArticle 10,,Section 1007.2.2,shall he provided in all Type C L A 3 winery caves, c L c SECTION 4104�----FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS c A R L L A Fire apparatus access roads shall'be constructed and maintained SECTION'4109 e--EXITS r L C in accordance with.Section 9902. C 41093 Distribution. Exits shall be located remotely from each A other and arranged to minimize any possibility that more than one A L SECTION'410E CONSTRUC770N REQUIREMENTS may be blocked off by any orae fire or other emergency condition. AC, LL v A A 410.5.1 Allowable Area. The area, of winery caves shall not be 4109.2 Number. Winery caves shall be provided with a minimum C L A L r A limited if constructed entirely of noncombustible materials. of two exits. A L C nit ll Assembly areas o Type 3 wine. caves shall be � t C � L winery caves constructed with combustible materials shall be f=Yp '9 provided with A y A st ated in area so tract no point is more than 150 feet(45 720 mm) exits cis required by the California pudding Code for Group A Oc- A from an exit. cupancies. C A 4105.2 Interior Corrstructiasa. The walls and ceilings of winery ? L C caves shall riot contain hidden or concealed spaces. SECTION 411 0 @"EXIT ILL�h1�I�TI�� L A 4.110.1 General.Exits shall be illuminated to a minimum intensi- C L A SECTION � GENERAL REQUIREMENTS E EI°I S ty oy not less than;footcandle(1.0.70€x j at floor le vel whenever � C tree winery cave is occupied.Fixtures providing exit illumination C 41061 Public Tour& Tours for the public shall be continuously; shall be supplied from a dedicated circuit of source ofpower used c A e, o r ons or exit illumination. A L �. A guided by spaj katoN 1,algeaole in tie.,location o,exits and the case YJ` C L C of emergency notification devices. A A 4110.2 Separate Sources sof Power. The power supply for exit il- A A 4I06.2 Standby Personnel When, in the opinion of the chief, it is lumination way be provided by the premises'wiring system.In the A ; C r c r event o its allure, illumination shall be asatomatically provided C A essentea�aor pubizc safety, the owner,agent orlessee shah employ f� - C one or more qualified persons, as required and approved by the f torn an emergency system in Types 2 and 3 winery caves.mer- '^ L r A chief to be on duty at such place.Such individuals small be in uni- gency systems shall be supplied frons storage batteries or an ora- C F A form or other,vise easily identifiable, site generator set,and the system,shall be installed in accordance C with the requirements of the California Electrical Code. A C A Standby personnel shall be subject to the chief's orders at call A A times when so employed and shall rernain on duty during the tisanes � A stack.litaces are open to the public or when such activity is being SECTION X4111®EXIT SIGNSC L A conducted. C L C exit signs shall be installed at required exits and where otherwise A A Before the start of any activity requiring standby personnel, necessary to clearly indicate the exits from assembly areas in`ype A tL- A such individuals shall: 3 winery caves. n L 1-66.3 4112 1998 CAUFORMA FIRE CODE 4113 CA SECTION 4112—MAXIMUM OCCUPANT LOAD SECTION 4113'—SEATING ARRANGEMENTS A C C A L Occupant load requirements in the assembly areas of Type 3 win- Seating arrangements in the assembly areas of Type 3 winery C L A C L e?y caves shall be in accordance ,virh Section 2501.16. caves shall be in accordance with Section 2501.10. ............................................................................................................ ......................................................................................................................... . . ................. ................. 4501 1998 CAt-§€OMMA MR:-COME 2.2. PART SPECIAL PROCESSES ARTICLE —APPLICATION OF FLAMMABLE FINISHES SECTION 450"; —GENERAL In other occupancies,spray_firishirig operations shall be con- -1 i a spray bootn%i,spraying area Gr spray:r9 roo ri approved 4501.1 Scope. Locations and areas where the following activi- for such use.1.uni€ed spraying:areas for to Bch-app or spot painting ties are cr;rd'acted sha<l be in accordance with A c e 45° may be approved,provided they rieet the requ6remer ws of Article The appl=ication off air ruble or con st:ble paint,i/ara iib, 45.vee Section 4k2.6. lacquer,stain or o,her"ammaNe or combustible;lliQuic applied as 4502.2 Spray Booths. pray by compressed air airless or by ra lc ato-mization steam, electrag<a.c or Other Fet,.ads ar riea_is_r or tlnucus c.a i.e ri€- 432.2,€ materials. Spray booths shall be substar tzally cors- tei3t rrocess, structed or"steel r=ot less than 0,04 inch(1.118 mm);'8 gage)in i 1l ic'wr,ess or otter app:oved noncombtisti e materials. 2. Dip ?r'1S operations P"!which t£ t:r S t3"',t$.€ r als.^^.�`.�,passed tl rDug: „o.te_.ts o.flaks,vats o. co.'a.re.s of_.ar;ynah:e or cont:- 4562.2.2 Sine. 'i he aggrega e area of spray booths s ia:a �idi 1g bustib aids i.chiding coating,firtlshing, reatmer t and Simi;- shall not exceed the lesser of 13 pe c rt of the area of any hour of a The lar processes,!an.-'!an.-' bu€:..ring or t:e basic area allowed foo a G. 3p H,l�SviSrOY 2 csi Ci- pat-icy without area nncreases,as Set ft3nh;nt the Building Code(see 3, e ap slic?.tia t oil cca rb i&tible powders by powder, spray y UBC Table 5-13). guns,electtastaticowder spray gins,Euidized beds or e:ectro- static Fir-id-zed bed s. The area of any individual stray booth in a building shall not exceed the lesser of the aggregate size lirri'_t o: 1,5w,square feet 45131,2 Definitions. For definitions of SPRAY BOOT (139 rn2, SPRAYING AREA and SPRAYING BOO ,see Articie 2. �: � �%��'�°t��d;'�n�iaa�ivr�s.�,boo' ..ra exceeding.�iv0 s.squarefe.,.ei 45€1.3 Permits, Fo pen- -.t for spraylg or dipping op rat:oris Fug m-)' unl1 zing f fr-m ble 0 co-b s toles .i;u_ds,or the app«a.< r oa' 450123 Surfaces. Interior surfaces of spray borat€is shat be combus'bae powders regu`ated by Article 45, sea Section: 135, smooth and continuous,wJ_€bc�,edges and o:herw.se designed to Per nit s.;:. prever t pocketing of residue,to allow tree passage of exhaust air "roe a?.�paiaS o the i Fte;ior aft+:i`o facili:aie washing 3n^cleaning 4501.4 Simo'kin . Smoking sial">;e pro yibited in spray-finish- W-da ut ir ury. rg areas and. ln the v ciri:y of dip tanl�s,NO SMOKING signs with lettering of approved size shall be conspicuously gusted:n 4S€12 2.4 Floors. Floors cats ray booths shall be cs: for;,ortlius- tible material or shall be covered with a norcoribusti e, r_ort- such areas. sparking material of such character to facilitate safe devising and 4501.5 Welding Warning signs, Fans-P:caae,S signs with the removal of residue. following warning s~a:l beposted..._the v„ t:ty of spraying areas, 45112.2 5 Baffies. if irsta;.led,barfie plates shallbr P of a r o carr- dipping operations and pair:°storage rooms removable or accessible to facilitate b tit G,e materia readily : clearing and designed to provide ar ever four of air through the NO WELDING booth and to prevent the;deposit of overspray before it enters the The Ste^^� Sf ;Cfi s .r b$i v C U3Jr' a r r r ex`hxast duct. Baffle piates shall not be installed in,the exhaust t<�2�E ? dangerousvt3tG� iif and E3Y OFiJ33 dt ES. L�daa�rt,"i'e s,tie::ding grad ctt ng sal l!be done only ur- 4502.2.6 Deflectors. Spray broths having a frontal area o -note supervision:oil of the person in charge. than:9 square feet (3.84 m ) and ria:equipped with doors shah have a ine.ai deflector or fire. curtain D€ less than 4'/2 inches (114.3 flirt)deep instal{end at the tapper outer edge of the booth over 45€1.6 Electrical Wiring and Equipment. Electrical writing tIne boot,opening. and equipri en Sita<.be in accordance ks ith 45 ard the E?ec- � � b ", t, ,; �5€l2>�a, Separation. :pray booths shall e separated r.Drr:o':i.. _Tical Code. er operations by not less fault 3 feet(914 riur.),by a wall or pa d- 4S01.7 Storage, Use Rod Handling of Flammable and Cairns- tion,or by a greater distance as required by the chief. busfible Liquids. The storage, use and hardkng o: .laritn:abie 4502.2.8 linear spaeer All portions of spray booths shall be and corgi bustiNe"liquids shall by in accordance with Article 79. readily available for clearing, and a clear space of not less than 3 feet(914•tie)&hail be kept free of storage or combustible-rate- rials. SECTION 4532 SPRAY FWSHN 453202.9 Lil?t fixtures. When spay booths are i€'t:rniria€ed, 4502,1. Location of Spray-finish:ng Operations. When ;orf- fixed lighting units which transmit light into the spray booth dticted iii buildings used`or assembly,ev aca€:Dual,:rasi.tutiona4 or Through lira:-treated or hannrnered wire glass shall be used,Mass resident:a. occunarcies, sprayr-fir shiiig operatiDns shag: 'tee lo- panels s all be arranged to sriitir ize breakage and so that norm Tal Cate& in a spraying morn protected with an approves; autonmant, accumulation of residue on the exposed surface of 2a panel.wil'no' sprinkler system asci separated vertically and horizontally from be raised to a dangerous temperature by heat fro:>r the source of other areas it accorFdance wit-.n the Buildin=g Code. Mumination'. 4502.2A0 46tl2.� 1998 CALIFORNIA FME CODE 4502.110 Exit doors. Exit doors from prem anufac Tared pama raters:,omn the spraying area by pare°ons shall not produce sperms spray booths shall not be less than 2 feet 5 inches Iny 6 feet 8 inches ander norm,al operating conditions. Electric iasaps is such areas (763 mut by 2x032 aline). shall be to ally enclosed to prevent the fallin=g of hot partic'_es and 4502.3 Sissy Booth-, sing Filters. shall be protected n'rosn physical damage by suitable guards or by location.Such areas shag be considered a Mass i,Division 2 haz- 4502.3.1 General. Spray booths using dry filters and dry filler ardous location in accordance with the Electrical Code. rolls and the se and l andhng of such filters sial:be in accordance 4502.4.3.3 Portable electric lamps. portable electric Ramps waitl SSection4s02.3. shall not be used in spraying areas during spraying operations. 44€32.3.2 Maintaining air velocity. Spray booties egvipped wit Portable electric lar:ps,if used during cleaning or repairing opera- a filter roll which is automatically advanced where the air velocity tions,shall be of a type approved for hazardous locations. is reduced to less Haan '00 lineal see:(30 480 mm)per minute shall 4502.4.4 Grounding. Fetal parts of spray booths,exhaust ducts be arranged to cause sheat down of spraying operations if,tine filter are€pini ag systen s conveying Mass n of ligsai Is shall be etectrn roll fails to autornatically advance. dally grounded it accordance with the Electrical Code, Visible gages or audible alerts devices shall be installed to indi- 4502.5 Ventilation of Spray Booths and Spraying Areas. cafe that ire required air veiccay is maintained is accordance with Section 4502.5. 4502.5.1 General. Spraying areas shall be provided with rme- chanical ventilation adequate to prevent the dangerous accumu a- 4502.3.3 Filter disposal. Discarded filter pads shall be irnmedi- tion of vapors, amly removed to a safe,well-detached loca.iori or placed in a wa- Mechanical ventilation snalj be Dept in operation at all times ter-f lied metal container and disposed of at,he close of each day's while sprayarg operations are being conducted and for a sufficient operation, time thereafter to allow vapors froth drying coated articles and fn- 45€32.3.4 Filter obstruction. Articles being sprayed.shall be po- ishiug alater=a:residue to be exhausted.Spraying;equipment sn.ali sitioned in a spray booth is a manner which sloes not obstruct col- be nterlocked with the ventilation of the spraying area such that lectiol of overspray. spraying operations cannot be conducted unless the ventilation systerzr is in operation.45€32.3.5 Spontaneous ignition. Spray bo ilii^s lasing dry filters Air exhausted from spraying operations snail not be recircu- Shall not be used for spraying materials which are-known to be latex. highly susceptible to spontaneous heating and ignition. Misers snail be charged prior to spraying materials which could. 4502.5.2 fir velocity. ;de ati:anon systems slaa l by designed,is- react with other materials previously co<aec;ed.Examples nples o;po- stalled slid maintained such that flee average air velocity over flee tentially reactive corribinadoms include lacquer when combined open face c the booth,or booth cross section i.the direction of with varnishes,staff as or prirterse See also S coon 45f32.9.5. airflow during spraying operations,shall not be less thar, 1 100in- eat feet(30 480 nun:)per minute. 45€32.3.6 Filter material. Clearn filters shall be aroncombustibie 4502.5.3 Independent ducts. Each spray booth shall leave an in- or of an approved type. dependent exhaust duct system*disci:=arging to the building's e tte- 4502.4 Sources sat`Ig ition. tions. EXCEPTION-Multiple cabinet spray booths;having a combined 4502.4.1 General. Oper.-flame and spark-producing equipment frontal area of!3 square fleet( .52:.2)or!ess ame allowed to have a sleep mot be located in spraying areas and shall not be located with- cort_:aon exhaust wisesde ticall spray-finishing materia, is used in in 20 feet(5096 mm)of Spraying areas unless separated by a parfi- eadih booth.!f snore than onefan serves one booth,fans shall be it?ter- tion. corrected such that at!fans operate sin nit nidus?y. EXCEPTION: Eq s_#sent allowed by Sections 4502.i0,45E4.1 45€82.5.4 Farr motors and belts. Electric motors driving exhaust and 4504.2. fans shall riot be placed inside booths or ducts.Fan rotating ele- 45f32.4.2 Hot surfaces. Space-beating appntances, steam pipes ments shall be nonferrous or nossparking;or casings shall consist are'hot surfaces shall not be located in spraying areas where de- of or be lined with such material, posits of combustible residues:Guid readily accumulate, Belts shall not ester ducts or booths unless belts and pulleys within a duct or bootie are tightly enclosed. 4502.43 Electrical wiring and eq aiprnentn 4502.&5 Duct material and termination point. Exhaust ducts 4502.4.3.1 Areas subject to overspray deposits. Electrical shall be constructed of steel having a thickness inn accordance with equ,pment,in spraying areas located such that deposits of con:bus- "fable 4502.5-A. tible resndn nescould readily acc urn elate thereon shall be specifi- The termination point for exhaust ducts discharging to the dally approved for locations containing deposits of readily at s os aero shall not;,e less£her flee followira a g table residue and explosive vapors. g° ; 1. Ducts conveying explosive or flanstrable vapors,`unties or fa EXCEi'.t°I€3W t. Wiringin rigid,conduit,boxes or fittings dusts: 30 feet(9144.tarn)from property line; 10 fees:(13048 m na) aw ct cortairis g laps,splices or terminal dor zs ctiors, frorx openings into the building;6 feet 1829 mfr)from exterior 2. Equipment allowed by Sections 4502JO, 4504.8 and wails or roofs;30 feet(9.44 n M)from combustible walls or open- 4504.2. ings imus the building which are in the direction of the exhaust dis- 4502.4.3.2 Areas not subject to overspray deposits. Electrical charge; 10 feet 113048 mn)above adjoining grave. wiring and equipinent rot subject to deposits of combustible resi- 2. Other product-conveying out ets 10 feet (3048 mm) from. f dues but ocates in a spraying area shall be of an explosion-proof grope ay line;3 feet{914 rrinit from exterior wall or roof; 1fR feet type approved for use i. a Mass I,Divi"Sion 1 hazardous location in (3048 slum)from openings into the building; 10 feet(3048 nary;) accordance with the Electrical Code, above adjoining grade. Electrical wierng,motors arra other equipment located.outside 3.E s:vironmental air duct exhaust 3 feet(914 mal)from prop- �a of,but within 20 feet(6096 ism;of,a sprayi=ng area and not sena- erty Bane;3 feet(914 nim)from openings into the buildasg. _� I S98 CALIFORNIA HRE CODE TABLE 4:.02.5-A 4502.5.6®451GM9.3 TABLE 4501S-A—MINNUM'ply CKNESS OF EXHAUST DUCTS 4502.7 Storage, Use and Handling of Flammable and Com- kiA.aAV3ER OF;DUCT(In;Ms) 3?iE�u U&I SHE Y'�£t�§fl ESS(fthss9 t3R�at3a�?le Liquids. 4502.7.1 General. The storage and handling of flammable and 8 or€ass 0.02; (24 gage) ( combustible Hquivs shall be i:1 accordance with Article 79 and Over 8 to 18 0.027(22 gage) Section 45132.7, Over€8.o 30 f 0.033,'20 gage} Over 30 0.044 i=8 gage) — 45€12.7.2 Storage. Wa ere the artar?tity of ligerid in 5-gallon 118.9 L)and smaller containers,other than:ongina'sewed containers, 4502.5.6 Clearance between ducts and combustible construc- exceeds a total of 10 gallons(37.9'-),such liquids seal?be stored in a storage cabinet,liquid storage roo:r or a room; or bu ldir:g for tion. using,dispersing and mixing liquids in quantities exceed rg ex- 45€32.5.6A General. Exna°us: acts shall have a clearance from empt amounts. gee Sections 7902.1.9, 79,315.1 l and 7903.2.3. combustible construction or material of not :ass than: 15 inches Open containers and glass containers sha'si no be used. {4.57 amp Ln'ess protection of ex:a osed surfaces is provided in ac- 4502.7.3 Handling, Origia:al closed containers,approved prorta- cc dance with Section 4502.5.6.i ble tanks,approved safety cans or a properly arranged system of 4502>5,6.2 Protected combustible construction. When corn.- piping shall be used for bringing flammable or combustible aq- bustibie construction is provided with the following protection into spray-finishing areas. applied to al'surfaces within 18 inches(457 moor:)of the exhaust 4502.7.4 Use. Containers supplying spray nozzles shall be of a duct,clearances shall not be less than those indicated: closed type or provided,with Metal covers which are kept closed,. '/4-inch(6.4 1. '.€!l3-inch(0.33r r)(2 gage)shed,:xe,a on Containers not resting on floors s shall be cap,noncombusti sup. rrr s;ia2solating a lllboa-d 12 inches(305 r.tu) ports or suspended by wire ambles. Containers supplying spray nozzles by gravity:.ow shall n exceed 0 gallons 13 7.9 L)capac- 2. .3.013-inch.(0.33 mm)(25 gage)Sheet Metal on =18 _racla(3.2 ity. nam';is su atra:g>nralboard spaced out 1 inch(25.4`r°rn)on noncombustible spacers . .. .,,. ,. . 9 inches(229 nisi) 4502.'x.5 `halves. o`}ta r sand piping to which a Dose or flex- 0.€327-z:zch(€3.67 mm)(22 gage)sheet meta'on :-inch(25.4 ible connection is attached shall be provided.with a shutoff valve mina)rockwool baits reinforced with wire mesh 0rthe ecuiva- at the connection.Such valves shall�e sept shutwhenhoses are lent 3 inches(76 mim) not i a use. 45°0'2.5. Product system intake. The n echo nisi' 4-402.7.6 Ignition sources. Heaters shall rot be located in spray ventilation system shall have air intake ducts extended to pick hap booths or other'treat%ors subject to accumulation r latioah of eepos_ts or combustible residue. flan:raaab"td,vapor within 6 inches(153?arra)of the floor. 45€32.7.7 Pumped liquid supplies. if flaminabie or combustible 4502.5.5 Duct beads. Exhaust ducts nail ru include individual liquids are supplied to spray nozzles by nos live displaceraerrt bends exceeding 45 degrees measured from the center line of;lie pumps,pump discharge livres shall be provided with an approved &ct. Beres, turns and elbows it ducts and pipes shall be cora- relief valve discharging to pump suction or a safe detached loca- Str»C,:gid in a manner which LlCZe3 not reduce the c?'E}Ss-SeCsi{3na} tre*r. area of dire duct or pipe. 4502.7.8 Liquid transi'ea: cher a flarr;a:hable s;-asxtrrre is trans- 45 2.5.9 Cleanouts. Cleanout openings shall be provided at in- fen ed from one portable container to another,a bond shako be pro- tervais which allow thorough cleaning of ducts.Cleanout open.. vides€between the two containers.At least one container shall be Ings in ducts anpipes shall be equipped with tightfitting sliding grounded.Piping systems for Mass 1 and Mass 11 h q>uids shall be or hinged doors constructed of acetal which is equal to or greater permanently grounded. than the thickness u`the dict or pipe.Such doors shall be equipped 4502.8 `ire-protection Equipment with a substantial latch to hole the door tightly closed. 45€12.8<1 General. Spray booths a:od splaying rooms shall be 45€12.6 Limited Spraying Areas. protected by approved automatic fire-extinguishing systems. Such systems shall be extended to prates:exhaust plenums,ex- 4502.6.1 General. Whers approved, limited spraying areas are haust-dints and both sides of dry filters when,such filters are used, allowed in accordance with Section 4502.6. For installation of automatic sprinklers in ducts,see theeclran; 4502.6.2 Occupancy. Limited spraying areas shall only be lo- cal Code.{See MC Chapter 5.) cared ire Group li,Division 4 Occupancies. 4502.5.2 Fire extinguishers. Portable hire extinguishers shat; be provided for spraying areas in accordance with the regaaire- 4502.6.3 Job size. The aggregate surface area to be sprayed heats for an extra(high)'hazard occupancy as set forth m 17FC s'hal'l not exceed 9 square feet(0.84 rn2). Standard 1{3-l. 4502.6.4 Frequency. Spraying operations shall not be of a coni- 45€32.9 Operations and Maintenance. tir nous nature, 4502.9.1 General. Spraying areas shall be kept free from the 4502.6.5 Ventilatiron. Positive mechanical ventilation shall be accumulation of deposits of co rb;rstible residues, as practical, installed which provides a minirnurr of six complete air changes with cleaning conducted dally if necessary. per Loan Such system shall rneet the requirements of this erode for 45£32.91 Tools. Scrapers,spuds or other tools used for clearing handling flammable vapors. purposes shall be constructed of rionsparking materials. 45016.6 Electrical wiring. Electrical wiring within 1-3 feet 4502.9.3 Residue. Residues removed du7in5 cleaning arae de- (3048 rnrna of the floor shall be des:gr:ed for Mass 1,Division 2 bris contaminated with residue shall be immediately removed ?oca'iur,.s iii accordance with the Electrical Code. from premises and properly disposed of. 45M9.4 1998 CAUFORMA FRE COr)F 46£33,3.2 45019.4 Use of solvents. 4502.10.12.5 Interlocks. The spraying apparatus,drying appa- ratus and ventilating system for the spray booth a~spraying room 4502.9.4.1 Mass 1 liquids. shall be equipped with suitable-interlocks arranged to: 4502.9,4.1.1 General, Mass s lictuids used as solvents shall be :, prevent operation of spraying apparatus while drying opera- used it spray gun and equipment cleaning machines which have tions are in progress, been listed and approved for such purpose or shall be used in spray 2. P,arge spray vapors from the spray booth or spraying room booths or spraying rooms in accordance avid,Section 45132.3.4. fora period of not less than twee minutes before shying apparatus 45019.4.11 Fisted devices. Spray gun and equipment cleaning can be operated, machines shall be located in areas not open to the public and sha11 3. Have the ventilating system rnamntain a safe atrn osp€?ere be separated from ignition sources in accordance with their€ist- within the spray booth or spraying room,during the drying process irgs or by a distance of 3 feet(914 mrn),whichever is greater. l he and automatically shut off drying apparatus in:he event of a fail- quantity of solvent used in a machine sial€not exceed the design ure of the ventilating system,arca capacity of the machine. 4. A.:ztornatically shut off the alrying apparatus if the air temper- 45019.4.1,3 Within spray booths and spraying rooms. When aiure within the booth exceeds l60°F(7l.I°�, w. 45019.4.13 other than solvents are used for cleaning spray nozzles and auxiliary equip- portable infrared drying apparatus is used. hent,the ventilating equipment shall be operated daring cleaning. 4502.1€1.2.2.6 Portable infrared apparatus, When portable in- 4502.9A.2 Class 11 and Mass III liquids. Solvents used outside frayed drying apparatus is used,electrical wiring and portable in- o:spray booths,spraying rooms or listed and approved spray un frared drying equipment shall comply with Article 45 and the qu ' a p p y s Electrical Code. electrical equipment located within iS inches and d�uiprrent cleaning machines sl;3a€be restricted to Mass€l ' h ,�, and Mass I'<liquids. 4457 rum,of floor level shall be ap,roved for Class 1,Div sion 2 ` hazardous locations. Metallic parts of drying apparatus shall be 45€32.9.5 Alternate use of materials. Spray booths shall not be properly electrical,y bonded are.grourded. alternately used with different types of c'o'ating materials where During spraying operations, portable drying apparatus and the combination of the materials could be con:tacive to spsonta electrical connections and wiring thereto shalt_rot be located v✓ith- neous ignition,unless all deposits of the first-used material are re- in spray booths,spraying rooms or other areas where spray residue moved from the booth and exhaust ducts prior to spraying with the could be deposited thereon. second-material. 45011€3,3 Spraying areas, Drying or baking units using a heat- 4502.9.6 Waste receptacles. Approved meta, waste cans shall ing system raving open flames or which could produce sparks be provided for rags and waste impregnated with finishing tnateri- shall not be installed tri a spraying area. als.Rags and waste impregnated with flrishitg materials shall be deposited in such waste cans immediately after;use.The contents 9dhen such a arts are irstal.ed ad acent to a spraying area,they of waste dans shall be properly disposed of at:wast once daily and shall be ecuipped with ar interlocked ventilating system arranged at the end of each shift. to' 1. Thoroughly vert:ate the slaying space before the heating 45011€3 Drying Apparatus. system car be started, 4502.10.1 General. Drying apparatus shat: be in accordance 2e Maintain a safe atmosphere at any source of-ignition,and with Section 4502.10 and Article 62, 3. Automatically shut down the heating system in the event of a 45€12.10.2 Spray booths and spraying rooms. failure of the ventilating system. 45€12.10.2.1 General. Spray booths and spraying rooms shall SECTION 4503—MPPMG OPERATI I. ' not be alternately used for the purpose of drying by arrangements which could cause a material increase it the surface temperature 4503.1 Location sof Dip Tank Operations. When conducted in of the spray booth or spraying room unless in accordance with buildings used for assembly,inst€taticnal or residential occupan- Section 4502.113.2.2. cies,dip tank operations shall be located in a room designed for the 450110.2.2 Drying operations. purpose,protected avid:an approved autoanatic sprinkler system, g la arc€separated vertically and horizontally from other arras iri ac- 4502.10.2.2.1 General. Spray booths and spraying roars used cordance with the Building Code. for spraying cperaticns with drying conducted therein using dry- 4503.2 Ventilation of Vapor Areas. Vapor areas shall be pro- ing apparatus small be in accordance with Section 4502.113.2.2. vided with mechanical ventilation adequate tc prevent the danger_ 45€32.10.2.2.2 € tying apparatus. Baying apparatus used it ops accumulation of vapors. sprayirg rooms shall be of the portable infrared type. Required ventilating systems shah, be arranged such that the z3 yi;zg apparatus used in spray booths shall be of the portable failure of any ventilating fain will automatically stop dipping conn infrared type,or if other types of drying apparatus are used,the veyor systems. spray booth, including drying apparatus, shall be listed and ap- 45€13.3 Construction of Dip Tanks and.Appurtenances. proved for use with flammable vapors and combustible residues and shall be provided with explosion control. 45€33.3.1. General. Dip tanks, including drain boards if pro- vided,shall be constructed of sa bstantia noncombustible material 45€12.10.2,2.3 Spraying procedure. The spraying procedure and their supports shall be of heavy metal,reinforced concrete or shall use low-volume spray application. masonry. 45€32.10.2.2.4 Housekeeping. The interior o`the spray booth or 45€13.3.2 Overflow. Dip larks of over 156 gallons(568 L)in ca- spraying room shall be kepi free of overspray deposits. paeity or 10 square feet(3.33 m2)is liquid surface area shall be 1--92 1498 CALL F'OSMA FIRE CODE 4503.3,2 4503.M erppe'f with a properiv trapped overflow pipe leading to a safe conte:€ts of waste cars snai i be disposed of at the end of each shi v location outside bu"Idings. by approved met rods. mhe l3ottoiT,± of the overflow connection shall not be less than 45€33.7 Fire-extinguishing Equipment. 6 inches 10 53 i:'c.m`,below fl:e top of the to nc. � a ilii. t � tanks shall be pro- 45f33,7.1 Genezad. Area n dhe v:...'w�i.y of d.p 4503.3 Bottom drains. Dip tams over 500 gallons(.893 L)in vided with portable fire extinguishers suitable for a-r€mable I-q- lx,uid capaci-y slims be equipped with automatic and...anual bot- uid fires,as specifled for extra Whig:)hazard occ;.;panc_as 411 UFC to drains a to ranged quickly drain the tank<r fivers of firep uun- Standar' � 1, r i "nature less the v s os ty of tl-f quid at rornia atmospheric to makes this :h-vractical. iota:�€al o e.atio f shall be`:om a safel 4503.7.2 Fixedequipment. A� approved z€oto ma€ic f€ e ex=€t.. p y "gisbii.g system. or dip tank covers in accordance ,vital Sec.or i aCCess.rP e la a.on2 Where gravity flow is not practical,auto-ma:c 4503.8 she,,be rr?lov2d"d for: ptimps shalil be provided. 0. 9discharged �$ dip a�iks of a+�ver l50-gal','.on (56S L) capacity o- si 3 f1 d ars°s c<2 Je tra ped a :o?C;3SGdp pr^ e"- I. 2,' T,r a `y vetted salvage tank or to a safe outside location. s�.aar, foot,,0'.93 , zs d surface area,and 2. ;gyp talks containing a wit l a flan:s poi°€:beio,v;:;0°F 4503.3.4 Conveyer systems, Dip tanks utilizing _ conveyor (43,3°C),used in such flamer that the liquid temperature cou d systemz s fa be arranged stick that the conveyor systelr will, auto- equal or be greater than is flash point f€"oa ar ifzc€al 0;rata:a atical y stop a required bottom drains will aper in f e eve l of ca lees,a id having both a c apcaity of rno.-e than a0 gallons;37,9 a.ire. L)and :.quid surface area of more than 4 square feet(�:37 2). 4503.4 Storage and Handling of Flammable and Combustible 4503.8 lip Tank Covers. Liquids. The storage and hand--Mg of:"a..nirrable or combustible 45 3.8.€ General. D$'�, ha',', y ,g Dip 7a`i'p.��.Y;G.. �Pi p£ovlClf;d with an aC+w at- 6 ds sM`l be in accordance with A-°�-cis,79. its Lc-closing cover cornpiying wi<111 Section 4503.9 unless the,are 4503.5 Sources of Ignition, provided with an approved au%ornatic fire-extinguishing system: as specified it Section 453.7.2. 4503 1 General. op n flaines ofd spar k- roducing devices steal' of be Ideas it vapor areas and snail not be located withi f 4503.8.2 Actuation. Coves shall be ac aatted by approved auto- 2v f e:( S3Ci i sP?)of vapor areas less separated£)y a tl .".t g7�r 3- rnaE3NC-ClCsf_^.g devices designed to :ate B1 the"Sete:o:teac and tion. shah also arranged fort rianual operat.on. EYCFM N: Drying ane baking apparar�s CcM-p;.yir.;with sec- 4503.8.3 Coustruction. Covers shall be of substantial no:ncorn- io i 45o2.ii 3. bus'ibile miatenal or of tali-clad type with enclosing metal applies 45€33.5.2 Hot sfrrfaees. heated surfaces having a temperature with locked joints. suffidert,to ig_G to vapors shall not,be located in vapor areas. 4503.8.4 Cover support and operating mechamsm& Chairs 4503 5.3 Electrical wir°in acrd equipment. mar•wire rope sha,b used for cov ..sa<ppc :or oP sung rlec.a- nis-Ps where the buri iicg of a coral°V wind irterfe~e with the action 4503.5.3.1 Vapor areas. l;'ectncat wiring and-Qui;-mert in va- of a€fevice. por areas shad be of an explosion-proof type approved for dse in 4503.8.5 Taints not in use. Covers shall be kept closed when such hazardous locations. Such areas shall be considered to be tanks are raft it use. Class 1, D.vismn r,hazardous i;,Catiors in accordance whir the Electnea€Code, 45€13.9 Hardening and Tempering Tenths, 4503Z.3.2 Areas s #r e,t to deposits of residues.s r dctrical 45 3.91 General. Hardening and to rper=ng tar s ��a> �e equip cent in the viL".ty of dip to cs of ass dated drain boards or in accordance with Sections 450-5.3 through 4503.7 and Sec-- I shell ire exempt froin other provisions of See 4503.9, ::. ids slim be specifically approved for locatiS31S S7 atal"f tion. 45^`.1'3. pe i,i 3 pp hg deposits of readily igrit-ble residue and exp osive vapors. 4503.9.2 Ignitions so frees anal e passisr"s, "inks shale be lo- EXCEPTIO S- ., wiring in rigid conduit,threaded boxes or fit- cared as fair as practical from:fuer aces and shall not be i€:Caeed on .;gs not cult ail=ing taps,splices OY teri ni2Eal coni ections. or near Cor:-bd:stibie;�flours. 2. E_ ip: ent?'Newer by Sect on 4504 reit_ng to electrostatic an- oaratus.p 45033.93 Venting. Tanks stall be provided with a no Ecombus- tiNe rood and vent or other eqL:al y efective:rears venting to the 4503.5.3.3 Areas fadjacerrt to vapor areas,, Electrical wiling outside of the building to serve as a vert Ln case of fare.Such vent and equipment located o:.itside ci,bet within 20 feet(5 36 r�n) d�cis seal^e treated as flues ai d shall be kepi away fron, cv r rs- of,a vapor area and riot separated fro rt the vapor area by tight par- I; e roofs and inatenars. thio s shag be approved for ass 1,Division?2,hazardousoca- t ons_.accordance v.uh the Electrical Code. 45019.4 Limit controls. Tanks shall be equipped: with a high-terr_per•ature lirnit switch arranged to sound.an alarm when 4503.6 Oper'adans and Maintenance. the temperature of the quenching meediumr readies 50°F(IO'C' 4503.6.1 General, Areas ill the vicinity of dip tanks shall be:dept below the flash point. as clear of deer bustNie stack as practical and seal be kept entirely 45€33,9.5 Fire prrtectitrrr. ardenvhg and ternpering tat-ks of `ree of combustible debris. over 500-gal Ion(_893 L',capacity or 25-square-foot(2.32 m iip- tiid surface area shall be protected as specified in See- 45i33.fr.2 waste receptacles. Approv"d metal waste cars shall tion 45013.7.2. be roe ded for waste and rags used in connection with dipping operators. Rags and wase" impregnated with finishing irate al 4503,9,E Use of air pressure. Air under pressure slfal riot be shall be deposited In such waste cans:ruined iw'ely after use. I he used to fil_or to agitate o-,' to€ks. —93 450V11 1998 CA€,€FORMA FIRE CODE 4SM6.a 45133.10 Coating Operations. 4. Reduction of clearance below that specified in Sec- tion 4504.2.1. 4503°113€ Gerera3, plow coin t i at:o s s all e in accordance watt£tri„re ua „mens+or dip'antis,cons.Cer€ng'he area of sump 45€)4.3 Guards and Signs. and any areas on w;^ich patina flows as the area of a dlp tank. 4504,3.1 Barriers. Adequaee booms,;e:chig,ra lir gs or guares 45€33,f1).2 Paint supply. Pain, shall he supplied by a direct shall be°Faced about the equipment such that either by their loca- l'J°£ e:.. ; e r. of cluaracter,or both,they ensure that a San :solation of.h tow-p ss ve i 3 g arranged td. automa:cat y shut down i; case o. fire by = a£s oi'approved heal-actuate devices,or by a process as ria :a.r`ed from plait storage aid pe sonnel.Such rail- i gs, fencing and guards shall be of conductive rratpi:a€, Ade gravity tarik not exceeding -vO gai ons(137,9 L)in capacity. puately grounded, and shall be at least 5 feet (1524 mm, from 4503.10.3 Rail coating, spreading and impregnating. rhe processi-ng equipment, process of roil coating,spreading and;mp:egrating in which fab- ' `` 45�4a3�2 Signs. Signs designating the process zone as danger- ric raper or other mater al is passes: directly t111rough a lank or oils with respect to fire and accident hazards shall be posted. trough as r s g Class I or 11 i ci ds,or over t1he s rface of a roll- er that revo_ves parlia..y su.brierg.,v it a flammable liquid,shall 4504.4 Maintenance. be i:• ccarda e�✓ 4� 13.1 .4 aid the a�plicab:e pravi- 45134,4.€ Insulator. tr:suiators shall be kept clean and dry. siors of Secti.^a^s 4501,4502-and 4503. 4504A.2 Drip plates and screens. Drip pla s and screens suab- 4503.10,4 Ignition sources. Ade,:;ale arra;•ge£irents sMl be ;ect.o paint deposits shall be removable and s..a be taker)to a safe ade to prevent sp�r'ss_rom stat. .v:.tricity by elect-cal y bcr~d- e` place for cleaning. M and g o n g� ria c rot ti.g a.-id other parts of mac£in- ery Arid cg',riprnen,and by .he _nsta_ta._or of static collectcrs or 4504.5 Ventilation. The spraying area s aali be adequately ven- mainta€rung a conduct.ve atmosphere,by means such as high Tela- t€laced so as to ensure a safe condition from a fire and health stand- °;ve tiarrriidity. Point. 4504.6 Fire Protection. Areas used for electrostatic spray firt- ishing with fixed equipment slfall be protected with.an approved SECTION 4504...0 ELECTROSTATM APPARATUS automatic fire-extinguish=rig system. 45041 Equipment Type and Location. SECTIO 4505—POWDER COATING 4504,...1 General Etectrosta appa a us and devices used in connection with pair. spraying and paint vetealing operatics£s 4505.1 General. Operations usirig finely ground particles of shall he of approved types. protective firisbing material applied it dry powder for iii by fluid.- ized bed,electrostatic fluidized bed,powder spray guns or eleetro- 4504.1.2 f.ocation of ecta ipmzrt. Transformers, power packs, static powder spray guns shale be in accordance with See- corilroi apparatus and other electric portions of the ecuuip ncnt, tion 45115. with the exception of riga-voltage grids and electrostatic ato riiz earls,the :4ad i and tre r con.rectior,s,s all be located out- tie method -eq�tries certain essential protective r ensures g guwhich shall be compatible with:lie method e:-£iployed. side of spraying or vapor areas or shall be tri accordance with Sectlor s 4502.4 and 4503.5. 4505.2 Location and Construction sof Powder Coating Rooms and Booties. -Powder coating operations shalt be conducted in 45€34.1..3 Construction of equipment. Electra;es and electro- completely enclosed rooms constructed of non-combustible mate- s,atiC aiomr zirg ;earls s.nal be of substantial co:sstruction,shai be rials, enclosed powder coating faci;itres which are adequately rigidly supported in pe-Man-en,locations and shall be effectively ventilated.,or adequately ventilated spray booths Meeting the re- insulated from ground. Insufflators shall be nonporous and noir-' quiren:erits of Section 4502.2. combustible. When use `ne wire elements sha l be under ten- Sion at all !`-mes and sha'_ be of unk;nked hardened steel or 4535.3 Sources of Ignition. Electrical equipment, and other miuerial of comparable strcngth, sources of ignition shall be_n accordance with the Elect.cal Code. When parts areheated dated prix to coating,the temperature of the 45€14,2 Contr-ols. parts shall no,exceed the Jgnitiion te>_nperature of.the powder to be 4504,11 1 Clear space A spa at:east twice the sparking dis- used. tante sinal: be maintained between goods being painted or de- Precautions shall be taken to rninirnize the possibility of igi i- °eared ar electrodes, electrostatic atonnizing Beads or tion by static electrical sparks through static grounding, where conductors.A suitable sign stating the sparking distance sha-1 be possible, of powder transport, application and recovery equip- corspicuously posted rear the assembly. rent. 45€)4.2.2 Emergency shut down. Electrostatic apparatus stall 45€35.4 Ventilation. Exhaust ver tilation shay_ be surfsicient to be equipped with autornatic controls which will operate without maintain the atmosphere below the lowest explosive limits for the time delay to disconnect t e „ower supply to the `:iigh-voltage inaterial )Being applied. Nandepasited, air-suspended powders transformer an—to signal the operator under any of the following shall be safely removed through exhaust ducts to'be powder re- conditions: covery cyclone or receptacle. :. St aped vontiiatang farts or failure of ventilating esluipmer£t 453 5.5 Drying, Coring and Fu�smn Equripment. Drying, cuzr- from any,cause, £ng and'Asia:ed.£i, rent sl a;i be in accordance with,article fat. 1 Stopped conveyor carrying goods~east the l3iglu-voltage grid, 45135.6 Operation and Maintenances 3. Occurrence on`a ground or of an m-n-'hent ground at any 45135.6.1 Dust accumulation. Areas it cludirig but rot li cited to po;nl or the:_ig'r-voyage systc-m,or horizontal surfaces, such as ledges,beams,pipes,hoods,booths 1-94 ......................................................I...... ......................__... ..........................................................................................................._.........____. .... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ...... ._.-... ......... ......... ......... ........................ ......... ......... ......... ...................... 1998 CAUFORMA RRE CODE 45051,6.1 4306.E and f:oors,shal',be kept free of acctnnulaons of powder coating I. Electrical and pneurnaticenergy supplies to conveyor,ven-,6_ d U st s. lation, application, transfer and powder collection ecu'-pnien, 45115x6.2 Cleaning methods. Surfaces sal be cleaned in a shall be discornecteed, 1 2. Darnp Other places or creating manner which avoids scattering dust to ers in assoc aced ductwork shal,close lo,�nterrunt air which I scattering dust,clouds.Ecuinment shall be annroved for use in hazardous lo- flows from the application equ6psent to the powder co!"eclors, cations. and 450&6.3 Spark-producing rneiais. Care sl all be exercised to 3. An alarm which is audible throughout �'ne powdier coating I room or booth shall activate. prevent iron or spark-producing metals from, being ;n,oduced into the nowders beirg art 'ied.Acceptable nehod's include mag- net c and filter-type separators. SECTION 4606®ORGAMC PEROMDES AND DUAL-COMPONENT COATiNGS 4505.6.4 Smoking. NO SMOKING signs in accordance with Section 1'09.4 shall be corspicuotisly posted at powder coating 4506.1 General, areas and powder storage rooms. 4506.1.1 Contamn inatioureyention. Extreme care should be 4505.7 Fixed Electrostatic Spraying Equipment. in addition exercised at all'irnes to prevent the conlarriinat;cn of organic per- to Section 4505, Section 4504 sisal" appy to fixed electrostatic oxide initiators with foreign substances. See also Scc_ ecui-'Ment. tion 4506.1 A. 4505.8 Electrostatic Fluidized Beds. 4506.1.2 Equipment. Spray guns and related handling ecup- rne: .ent used wilts organic peroxides shall be specifically manufac- 4505,8.1 General. Electrostatic fluidized beds and associated tared for such use. equipment shall be of approved Y. pes.'fie maximum surface tem- peralure of such equipment in the coating area shall not exceed 4506.1.3 Pressure tanks. Separate pressure vessels and inserts 150°F(65.6oC).High voltage circuits sMi not produce sparks of specific for the apphicaticn shall is used for resin and for thee er 'ficiert intensity to ign.fte, powder-air -nixtures or result in. a organic peroxide,and the s�al`not be�nterchangcd.Organic p. - Sur 'd f �e 'I shock hazard upor.cc-ring in contact with a grounded object un,- oxi -e pressure tank inserts shall be constructed o. sliain.ess steel or der norma.onerating conditions. polyethylene. 4506.1.4 Residue control. Care shal� he exercise,,: 'o preverst 4505.8.2 Location of equipment. Transformers, power hacks, coptarn;•nation 0-niaterialsbydusts and overspray residues resu�:'4- coriI _- M. I �tro, apparaws and other e,-c* cal portions of equipment,with the except on of the charging electro es and their connections to ing from-,he sanding or spraying of fin`shing-natenals conlaining the power supply,shall be located outside of powder coating areas organic oeroxdes. or shall be in accordance with Section 4505. 4506.1.5 Spilled material. Spil!ed peroxides shall be prompl,!y removed so there are no residues.Sp°Ied material absorbed by us- 4505.8.3 Grwinding. Electrically conductive objects within the charging influence of the electrodes shat!be adequately grounded. mg a noncombustible absorbent shal"be prompt disposed of in accordance with the rnanufwurer's recomr-nenda-tion. The powder coat.ng equipment shall carry a prolnLner-1, perma- nently installed warning regarding the necessity for grounding 4506.2 Use of Organic Peroxide Coatings. Spraying opera- these objects. tions involving the use of organic peroxides and other dual-corn.- GbIjects being coated shall be maintained 'I contact with the nonent coatings shal'..'be conducted-:-.aun,-ov-d',snnnk"Iered spray -is conveyor or other support in order to ensure proper grounding. boot' necting t,.e regairemsenips cf Section 4502. Hangers strait be reguarly cleaned to ensure effective contact,and 45063 Storage. The storage of organic peroxides shall., be in tact shall be Lharn points or knife areas o con edges where possl- accordance w;,,*:,Article 80. b I e. 4506.4 Handling. To avoid decompos,"Lion and violent reaction. 4505.8.4 Ventilation interlock. Eec'nca, equ-in. ment shall be h I azards,cam sha'l be exercisedin l and#'-g Organic peeoxidesto interlocked with the ventilation system such that the equiprnerif avoid shock and friction. cannot be operated unless tl:e ver ullation fans are in operation. 4506.5 Mimng, To avoid violert decomposition and exxplosion 4505.9 Fire Protection. hazards,organic peroxides shall riot be rnixcd directly w;IhI accel- eratOrs of UVG"oters. 4505.9.1 General. Areas used for powder coating shall be pro- 1 0,6.6 Sources f oIgnition. So mldng sl a ! be prohibited and Zected by an approved ai:tornafi lic re-extin�zuishing system. 45 NO S�MICIKING signs shat I be prominei ly disp�ayed.See Section. 450&9.2 Addifional protection for fixed systems. Fixed-pow- 01"y n o nspa.x ng too's sha';` be used;n areas where or- der application equipment shah be protected by the installation of g anic peroxides are spored,mixed or applied. approved flame-d-etect.on. devices designed to react to the n,-..-es- ence of flame within orie-hal:`second.Unoon dereenon of a fare by a 4506.7 Personnel Qualification& Personnel -working with or flame-detection device, a=utomatic controls shall initiate the fol- ganic peroxides and dual-cornpnonent coatings slias be specifical- lowing: ly tramed to work with'hese rnater;a's. € S CAUFORMA FIRE CODE 460-0 46107 ARTICLE 46-FRUIT-RIPENING PROCESSES SECTION 4601 ----SCOPE proved electric,gas or kerosene heaters.Combustion type heaters shall.have sealed combustion charnbers. �a.t-rrperrr g processes inhen€ed roorms arld ripening processes where ethylene gas is introda:ced irrto a room to assist the ripening 4605.2 Clearance. Steam and hot-water pipes and radiators process stall be in accordance with Particle 45. shall have a clearance of at least I inch(25.4 rr::m)to combustible Cylinders of cornpressed gases shall be stored in accordance :material. With. Articles 74 and 80. Gas heaters and:hell:vents shall be installed in accordance with the Mechanical Code.Gas heaters shall be equipped with an auto- SECTION 4602—PERWTS ma"c pilo:device to shirt off the gas supply when the flame is ex- t For a permit fora fruit-ripening process, see Section 105, imgr fished. Permit f.4. 4605.3 Combustion Air. Combustion air for banners in gas and kerosene heaters shall be taken from outs::e the ripening room. SECTION 4603®USE OF ETHYLENE Products of co:mbusdor shall be discharged to the outside. 4603.1 General. The locatior of hr:ildings im which fruit-riper- 4665.4 Installation. Fuel-fired heaters shall be installed it ac- ing processes utilizing ethylene are conducted shall be approved. cordamce with.the!vlechar ical Code. 4603.2 Concentration Control& EtT:ylene shall, be introduced 4605.5 Electric Heaters. Electric heaters shall be of a type by a means under positive cor:trci and measured so that the quart;- which does not have exposed surfaces with temperatures higher ty introduced does.not exceed ore part ethylene to 1,000 parts of than &00°F X426.7°Cj. Thermastatic stern er is Ira such beaters Mn shall rot produce sparks and shall be of a type approved for use in 46€13.3 Container Construction. Containers storing ethylene hazardous locations. shall be it accordance with Section 74£11.4. 4605.6 Guards. protective guards shall be provided around 46€13,4 Piping. Piping containing ethylene shall be constructed Treaters to prevent heaters from being knocked over by other of iron.Flexible connectors and Those,when used,shall be of an equipment such as vehicles or lift trucks. approved type. Tubing shall be of brass or copper with not less than 0.049-inch(1.2 mm)wall thickness. SECTION 4606—SOURCES O � €°I`MN SECTION 4604—ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND 46€36.1 Open Flames and Lights. Open_carne heaters and open lLLU NATIO lights shall no,be located in ripening rooms. 4604.1 Electrical Equ.7p ent. Electricalwi:mrg and equipment shall be i:�s€aped fir:accordance with the Electricai Code. 4606.2 Smoking. NO SMOKING signs shat:be posted at every entrar:ce,and smoking shall be prohibited ir:ripening rooms.See 4604.2 Illumination. Sources other than electrical light;rg shall Section 1109.4t electrical be used fors ppi niental illumination. SECTION 4605®HEATING SECTION 4607—HOUSEKEEPING 4605.1 General. Heating;of ripening morns shall be by indirect Ripening rooms shall be frequently cleared of combustible mate- means with low-pressure steam, not water or warm air; or ap- :ills. 1-97 1938 CAUFORMA FIRE CODE 4703 4711 ARTICLE 47— FUMIGATION AND THERMAL INSEC= AL FOGWNG SECTION 4701 —SCOPE SECTION 4706®-WATCH DURING FUMIGATION Fu nigation and thermal insecticidal fogging operations shall be Where a flarnrnable gas or substance generating a flarmnable gas it accordance with Article 47. is used for fu-nigatior,the employer shall provide p prov_oe 24-Ifo:�r sr� ;r- vision frorn the time the premises have deer.fiumigated;.unit.!venti- SECTIO 4702—PERMAT :anon work has been completed. EXCEPTION: Approved:gas-tight vaults and tanks. For aper-nit to engage in the bi3Sire'L's&of fuarugation or thermal in- secticidal fogging or to r:aintain a fumigation room, vault or chamber in which a toxic or a amenable fumigant is used,see Sec- SECTION 4707—SEALING OF SUiLDINGS don Ins,Perm It f'5° -'aper and other similar materials wltiich are not flame resistant shall not be used to wrap or cover a building in excess of that re- SECTION 4703—SOURCES OF! NITON cuired for the sealing of cracks,casements and similar openings. 47€13.1 General. Fires,open flurries and similar sources of igni- EXCEPTION. Approve tarps. tion shall be elirrinated from:spaces under fumigation or thermal it secticidal fogging. Heating,i f needed, shall be of an approved SECTION 4708—WARNING SIGNS type. Where fumigants are used or stored,conspicuous warning signs 4703.2 Electrical Equipment. if the furnigant used has a flan:- bearing the `°skirl"s and crossbones" errble-n with the warring -nability rating of 2 or:higher as set forth fir:Table 4703-A,the elec- DANGER! POISON GAS; KEEP 01= and designating the tric service shall be disconnected outside of the premises,If the name of the fumigant and the fumigator's name,address and tele- f.rrnigart has a"ammability rating of less ffiat.2,e€ectric service phone number shall be posted in a manner which provides ade- need not se disconnected. quate wamirg. When f-untigants having a flammability rating of 2 or higher are used,temporary remote control power leads with controi switches SECTION 4709—VENTING AND CLEANUP located outside the fumigated space are a€lowed for powering fia- migant-circulatir g fans it the fumigated space.Such fans shall be At the end of the exposure period, fumigators steal? safely and approved for the intended use. properly ventilate the premises and contents;properly dispose of fumigant containers,residues,debris and odi er:natenals used for SECTION 4704—NOTIFICATION OF FUMIGATION such f zn:gat on;and clear obstruct--ons aro r gas-:fired appliance vents. The chief steal be roti ed in writing at least 24 hours before any building, structurem eor shin is to be closed in conctior with the use of toxic or flame-rab?e fumigants. SECTION 4710—THERMAL€ ECTICIDAL FOGGING EXCEPTION? In warehouses or o°her straewres used for the so.-- LIQUIDSage of produce, arp-enclosed';amigation gnat 710--han, 5 percent of Ti ernia: insecticidal fogging liquids having a,flash point below the total vo3urme of the warehouse is allowed w�nlout notinca:ion when 3 00'F(37.8°%w shall not be used. the fa-migation is conducted by a?icensed fumigator. SECTION 4705®BREATHING APPARATUS SECTION 4711 ®CARBON DiSULFIDE AND Persons engaged it the bush;ss of fumigationfumigationor IIIc-� t~aai a:� secti- HYDROGEN CYAN � cical fogging shall z r2i stairs and have available approved protec- she use of carbon disulfide(CrS2)and hydrogen cyanide(IaC N) Live breathing apparatus. shall be restricted to agricuitural fumigation. i-99 TABLE 4703-A 1996 CAUFORNFA MRE CODE TABLE 4793-A,—Cfi-1ARAC ERZT�CIS OF SELECTED FU'�I€ AFS€` S DEGREE OF ' i PONT(F) R AWNM3LE HAZARDS2 CHEWCAL IER 'L METS -? 1 CNEWCA,LMAMEF^v�f4i W -32xF,,?w°C �fls3�e. � IQ VOL.NAIR) � K Tr R ! REMARKS � ±Acryic-4tri1,3 C€z2C iCN :7; € No 3-i7 4 3 Uayaiy e ze v n' t:y on contac w*,h alxati uncss i.nibtteJ.Decomposes and releases 1 f hydrogen cyanide a_high temperatures or i co:�tac*with ac=ds. Aiusrirum Phosphide : AIPSee Phosphine ;No:r"untrnab€e#-d y state but reacts with €o u i a£ed3 i sa oisEu e to prod-uce p`ospnine gas. i $enzene3 i C6H6 i 75 No 1.3-7.F 2 3 0 Can be absorbed rough skin. Calcium Cyanide Ca(CN)2 See F3ydrogen Cyanide Reacts slowly with aoisEur,to re?ease hydrogen cyanid-°. r Carbon L isulfide3 1 CSZ 5 No 13-44 2 3 v C 1Low ignition tetnwm'ure—21,2°F(I 00-C). i Carbon Tetrachloride-, C Cl, # 170 No Non-- 2 0 0 Do-composes at eacv We ripe stares to form i y i ?nosg and',yd ogee c.__o..z<e. Chloro`orrz3 CH C13 142 No None ! 2 0 J Decomposes at elevated tempevatt;res to form phosgene and rvC og n ch:e ce. Chlctopicai t ;CC€3 NO2 { 233.6 No None 4 0 l i Causes sever,eye ,tear gas).May E decompose vaolenny wher.heated above 390°F �thyie^e fibro de CH2Bi C:H2Br 268.7 No 1 Na-e 3 0 0 ^Ehyie-e DicFslo dei Ci~2C3 CH2CE t.83 No j 62-46 2 3 0 Deco:?tposes at elevated temperatures:c give off phosgene Ki: iene Ox;de3 s CH),OCI-12 5� yes 3-: o y 2 4 3 May aaymerize violently n contact with highly ? reactive c2ta1,y:ic Surfaces.Cannot depend apo;± ! ; ' odor for war-:-g. €:ydroge-Cyanide ;HCN 79 yes y 5-41 4 4 2 1 Aima d rice oda but Co not depend upon odo far wanmg.May pc,ymeriz,vioien£1,y when E unstahiFized.Car,b:,absorbed through skin.. i PvFett y:#3ra tide C€ 3 41, No ill)-16 3 1 0 Phosphine 3 -125 No 1.79 3 4 Decomposes when.Reared to give phesp o^vs i oxides.Low ign tion temperature 212 to 302°F r (300 to e50°C) Fxp3osive under v u=l }sutra;gat:on conditions. Propy1,e to 0xide3 CFZCPFL'C 3 95 Yes 2.i-21.5 j 2 4 2 '.Cannot ,ce zd ups on odor for w ming. E Sulfur Dioxide3 IS02 :4 Slightly i None 3 0 0 Vapors are corrosive to some meta?s. su:fu y_ fluoride E SCZr 2 -67 No None ; 2 0 0 Cannot depend upon cdo:for wamn ng. �.o t standpoi-t of use of water for extinguis nIen t by di3uticn. Z =FFeaFth ='_Tannmabil"Y,2=Reactivity.If the fumigant is a mixture of compounds,use numbers cm-esponding;a th,proper:aes c, mixture.See UFC Stand- 79-3 3Se.aosr used s-gly as€asnsgzszt,but used as components of mixtures. ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... __ ... ......... ......... ......... ......... ...................... ............................... ..........._._......... _....._._.... ......... ......... ......... ......... .............. ........_.. ..... 1998 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE 480"1 4810.1 ARTICLE 48 MAGNESIUM SECTION 4801 ®SCOPE in the direction of air flow and without unused capped.side outlets, pockets or other dead-end spaces which-dight allow an acct"mula- Storage, handling aid processing of nsagnesiurr, including the tion of dust. pure metal and alloys of which the major part is magnesium,shall be in accords.-ace with Article 48. 48117.1.3 Independent dust separators. Each machine shall be equipped with an individual dust-separating unit. SECTION 4802®PERMITS EXCEP "EON& a, One separator is aliovyed to serve two dLst- producing mats on rnuiti-uni,inaccines. For a permit for the smelting,casting,heat treating,machining or 2. One separator is aflowed to serve not more bran four portable grinding of magnesium,see Section 105,Perrrrit in.I. dust-produc ng units i,a single enceosure or stand. 4847.2 Power Supply Interlock. Power supply to machines shall be interlocked with exhaust air flow,and liquid pressure lev- SECT1O 4803—STORAGE OF PIGS, INGOTS AND el or flow.L-iterlocks shall provide for improper functioning of the BILLETS dust removal and separator system to shut down the machine it 4803.1. Outdoor Storage. Outdoor storage of magnesium pigs, serves. ingots and bi"ets shall be it piles not exceeding 1,000,060 pounds 4807.3 Electrical Equipment. Electric win ng, fixtures and (453 592.3 leg)each.,separated by aisles not less in width than ore equintrent in"he immediate vicinity of and attached to durst-pro- half the pile height,and separated from cornbustibie materials or duci.ig machines,inc'udirug these used it connection with separa- buildings on the sarne or adjoining property by a distance of not for equipment,shall be of approved types and shall be approved less than the height of the nearest pile. for use in Class€€,Division i hazardous locations in accordance 48113>2 lrslour Storage, €rdoo~storage of pigs,ingots and bil- with the Electrical Code. lets shall be on floors of noncombustible construction,in piles not 48617.4 Grounding. Equipment shall be securely grounded by I arger than 300,000 pounds(226 796.2 leg)each,and separated by permanent ground wires in accordance with the Electrical Code. aisles not less:n width than one half the pile height. SECTION 4808—FIRE-EXTINGUISHING MATERIALS SECTION 4804®MELTING POTS A supply of approved extinguishing materials in a substantial con- Floors under and amund urelting pots shall be of noncombustible tamer with a band scoop or shovel for applying t arterial,n t:asg- construction. nesiurna fires or ars approved extinguisher unit designed to.,use with such material shall be Rept within a easy reach of eve.-y opera- 'Or perafor performing a machining,grinding or other processing opera- SECTION 4805—STORAGE OF MAGNESIUM ..on on magnesium, ARTICLE IN FOUNDRIES AND PROC i G PLANTS SECTION 4809—STORAGE OF MAGNESIUM Tine size of storage piles of magnesium article's in foundries and ARTICLES processing plants shall not exceed 1,250 cubic feet (35.4 m3). Storage piles shall be separated by aisles taot less in width than one 4809.1 General. Magnesium storage in quantity greater than: half the pile height. 5€1 cubic feet (1.4 m3) shall be separated from storage of other materials that are either con bustib e or it combustible containers by aisles equal in width to not less al aro the height of the magne- CTIO 4806—HEAT-TREATING HEAT—TREATINGOVENS srum piles. Approved rnmans shall be provided for control or magnesium fres 4809.2 Storage of Greater than 1.000 Cubic Feet (25.3 it heat-trestiasg ovens. m3). Magnesium storage in quantities greater thssi 1,000 titbit reet;25.3 fns )shall be separated into piles,each not larger than 1, a(l cubic feet 1128.3 ns3)with aisles between equal it width to SECTION 4807—MAGNESIUM PROCESSING not less thann tate pile height. Such storage shall not be located in OPERATIONS Lnsprinklered cornibustible buildings. 4807.1 Dust Collectiom 4809.3 Storage in Combustible Containers orwithin 30 Feet (9144 )of Other Combustibles. -MagnesJum stored in com- 4g617.1..1 General. Magnesium g6riding, bu`f ing and wire bustible containers or within 30 feet(9144 mrn)of other conibus- brushing operations,other than rough finishing of castings,shalt tibles shall;test be stored in unsprinklered combustib°ze buildings. be provided with suitable hoods or enclosures for dust collection which are connected to a liquid precipitation type of separator that converts dust to sledge without contact in a dry state with any SECTION 4870—FINE MAGNESIUM SCRAP high-speed moving parts, 48161.1 Collection. drips, turnings and of;ter fine magnesium 4807.1.2 Duct construction. Connecting ducts or suction tubes scrap shad be collected from the paras or spaces under machines shall be completely grounded, as short as-ossible, and without and from other places where they collect at least once each work- unnecessary beads. Ducts shall be carefully fabricated and as- ing day. Such material shall be:;laced in a covered,vented steel sembled,with a smooth interior,with irsternal lap Joints pointing container and removed t,a saf;location. 1–t01 4810.2 1998 C6aUFORMA RRE CODE 4510Z3 4810.2 Storage. 50 feet(:5 243 r:n)or by an area separation wall,constrL ted ir. 4810.2,1 General. Magr;esiw:rr fres siall be dept separate f-c:ra accordance with the Building Code. other cornbusdbie matw Ws. 481€£.2.3 Storage -of greater than 1,000 cubic feet (283 4810.2.2 Storage of 50 is 1,000 cubic feet (1.4 m3 to 28.3 3)e Storage of fime magneswm. scrap Ln quant',ties greater .thar. 3)m Storage of fire magnesium scrap it quantities greater than 1,000 cuNc feet(28,3 rn3) shall be separated from al, bui dings 50 cubic fee,(_.4 m3):six 55-ga=torr(208 L)6.ee drums]sha l be other than'hose used for magnesium scrap recovery operations by separated Lorry ct',rer occupancies by aro open space of at ',east a distar:ce of not'cess that I00 fee:(30 48.3 mm", ................................................................................... . __ 1998 CAUFORMA RRE CODE 0001 ARTICLE 49 HOT WOR SECTlON 4901 —GENERAL, 4901.5.3 Combustibles. 'Hot-work areas sha'_l not contain corn- b so-hies or shall be provided with appropriate shielding to pre- 4401.1 Scope. The use of welding, cutting and other hot-work vera sparks,slag or heat from ign=iting exposed combustibles. ecuiprrent st=all be in accordance with Article 44. 4901.5.4 Openings. Openings or cracks it walls,`.;oars,ducts of �v `tel c pct park a3ndernctispecialhermit,13ot walk oor shafts within the:hot-work area shall be tightly coveredto prevent w� viiia �Ee o::tre-erEs ce�t,�w::ctaa�wh s�3i^construction o: anal,oc net work in confined spaces need .fl copiy wE3 a1..cie 49. the passage of sparks to adjacent combustible areas,or shielding by mtai or fire-resistant guards or curtains shall be provided to For construct.or•.alt rat ion and work reqs:resp its at term- mas prevent passage of sparks or slag. a.d re .r ries,lord lark vo sir E .:o.or:enwr,se.S �:ion 7904.7. Where hot work is performed above 'locations where persons Storage, use and handling of hazardous materials associated are'i kelp to Nass,noncombustible shields shall be u=sed for p-otec- with hot work shall be it accordance with the specific articles tion from sparks and hot metal or oxide. which regulate the:materials, Compressed gases shall be< accordance with Article 74. 490L5.5 Housekeeping. Floors shalt be kept dean within 'the blot-work area. Storage of hazardous mate^als shall be it accordance with Article 80. 4401.5.6 Conveyor systems. Conveyor system's that could carry sparks to distant conn:bustib'es shall be sh-lelded or shut 4901.2 Definitions. down. 4901.2,1 General. For definitions,see Article 2. 4401,6 Pre-hot-work Check. For,,h 4901.6.1 General. A ire-hot-work check shall be conducted.im 4901.12 Limited application. . e pug;uses of Article 49, - tai s are erred as follows: accordance with Section 4401.6. ^e' . *en ms T WORK is operations including cutting,welding,use-of4 01°�°� �t"svon°k esl�ip�a�st inspection. s=ot-work eq�;.i°;�- open torch,brazing,glass blowing or similar operations. resent s=nail be inspected by the operator prior to use. HOT-WORK AREA is the area which is exposed to sparks, 4401.6.3 Hot-work site inspection. The hot-work site shall be hot slag,or radiant or convective heat as a result of the hot work. inspected by the individual responsible for the hot work for com=- pliance with Section:4431.5.The inspection of the hot work sit,- HOT-WORK EQUIPMENT is electric or gas welding or cut- shall en=sure that. -,g equip-rent used for lot'work. 1. The hot-work site is clear of combustibles or gnat cor_bus- 4901.3 PermRs. For permits to conduct not work, see Section tibles are protected; 1,05.8,Permit h.3. 2.Exposed constmetioh is of no=ncombustible materials or that 4901.4 Fire Watch. combustible materials are protected; 4901.4.1 General. A -.fire watch., in accordance with vection 3. Openings are protected-, 490 i.4,shall be provided during:lot-work activities and shall con- 4.Floors are sept clean: Li-tie for a minimum of 30 mi:;ates after the conclusion of the 5.There are no expose;combustibles or:the opposite side of work.T^e chief is aut_horzee to extend the fare watch based on tate partitions, walls,ceilings and floors; hazards or work being perform=ed. 6.Fire watches are assigned,equipped and trained;and EXCEPTION:A r""_"e watch is not required when the pot-wo=k area 7.-Fire extlt3 ° ;513e.s shat'be ver:f operable a e�as G � and avaSlab't_e. has no:EEe`Brzarrs ar combustible exposures. g 4401.4,2 1,ocatmn. The fire watch steal;include the entire hot- 4901.6.4 Report A sign-off sh ect that indicates that required work area.Hot work co:ducted it areas with vertical or honzartai sa`ety precautions listed in Section 44 sl.fs have bee: accor- :ire exposures thatare not observable by a single individual sinal" plished shall be available at the work site. Tt e sheet shall be signed b have additional personnel assigned to file watches to ensure that sg y the individual responsible for the hot work. exposed areas are monitored. 4901.7 Cylinders. 4%1.4.3 Duties. individuals designated to fire watch duty s=hall 4401.7,1 Manifolding of cylirndexs, have:fire-extinguishing equipment readily available and shall be t_a_n:ed.:n the-use of such equlp.men,.individuals assigned to fire 4401.7.1,1 Oxygen manifolds. Oxygen manifolds shalt not be watch duty shall be responsible for extinguishing spot fives lord located in an acetylene generator room or in close proximity to con-amunicatirg are alarm,. cylinders of cor:bustible gases. Oxygen manifolds shall be located away from material such as oil, grease or any substance 4901.5 Hot�lyork Area. likely to-cause or accelerate fire. 4901..5.1 General. Hot-work areas shall be it accordance with 4901.7.1.2 FBel-gas manifolds, Where it is necessa=ry to r:an- Sec"On.490:.5. °fold fu--'--gas cylinders having an aggregate gas capacity in excess of the exempt amounts it Table 8001.15-A, cylinders and rmi 4901.5,2 rEal ll�ited areas. slot work sl afl rot be con=ducted in ifo`ds shallbe ioca,ed outside or it a room or a building complying roorns or areas where flammable liquids or vapors, lire, dust,or with the Building Code for a Group H, Division 2 Occupancy. connbustible storage is at risk of ignition_`rorn sparks or hot r::etal Ventilation shall be provided in accordance with See- rom tr,e hot work or in other locatilo:ts as determined by the chief. li0..n 8.,4� .,. .4. 1w1,Q3 4901.7.2 1998 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE 4902.3 49€11.7.2 €ocation. Portable oxygen/fuel gas welding equip- 49€I1.9 Fire Protection. A minimum 2-A, 20-B:0-rued fire :Dent located inside of buildings shall be stored is a well-venti- extinguisher or a charged water hose equipped with a nozzle shall fated dry location at least 20 feet (6096 mrn)from combustible be located within 30 feet (9144€nm) of the location where hot ;ratenal and away from elevators, stairs,gangways or means of work is in progress and shall be accessible witDout climbing stairs egress. or. ladders. 49€11..7.3 Maximum pressure. Acetylene shall not be utilized at 49€31.10 Identification Signs. Visible hazard identification a pressure in excess of 15 psi gage(103.4 kPa). sighs shall be provided when required by Sections 8001.7. 49131,7.4 Hydrocarbon residues. Cylinders, cylinder valves, When the hot-work area is accessible to persons other than the couplings, regulator hose and apparatus shall be kept free from operator of the hot-work equipment, corspicuous signs shall be grease, oil or other hydrocarbon residues. Oxygen cylinders or posted to warn others before they eater the hot-work area. Such apparatus shall not be Dandled with oily hands or groves. signs shall display the following warning: 49€07.5 Hoses. Damaged, leaking or worts horses shall not be CAUTION—HOT WORK LN PROCESS—STAY CLEAR used. 4901.8 Are-welding ng Equipment. 4931..8.1 Installation. Electrical equipment shall be in accord- SECTION 4902—FIXED HOT-WORK AREAS ance wins the manufacta,rer's.ecommerdations and the Electrical 4942,1 Fixed Hot-work Areas. Fixed hot-work areas shall be in Code. accordance with Sections 4901 and 4902. 4901.8.2 Emergency disconnect. A switch or circuit breaker shall be provided so that fixed electric welders and control equip- 4942.2 Floors. doors in fixed, hot-work areas shall have non- men,can be disconnected from the supply circuit.The disconnect combustible surfaces. shall be installed in accordance with the Elect Tca1 Code.Tse dis- 4942.3 Partitions. Partitions segregating hot--work areas shall correct shall be marked EMERGENCY DISCONNECT and shall be visible from the equioMent, be noncombustible and shall be securely connected to the floor so that there is no gap between the floor and the partition.Walls shall 4901.8.3 Damaged cable. Damaged cables shall be removed prevent the passage of sparks, slag and heat from the hot-work from service:until properly repaired or replaced. area. 1-104 ........._....._..... ........................................................................................................___. .... _....... ......... ......... ........._.............. ......... ..... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ..... ........ ......... ......... ......................... 199.8 Ckt UFORMA FIRE CODE 5001 5007.2 ARTICLE 50-MANUFACTURE OF ORGANIC COATINGS SECTION 6001 —SCOPE loading and uploading structures and platforms for flammable and cor_bustible aiquids steal;be designed and installed it accord- Processes inan-afactuning protective and decorative finishes or arce with Section 7904.5. coating for industrial,automotive,marine,transportation,institu- noral, household a_ other purposes, including the handling of �a tk cars for Class I or Il liquids sl all be unloaded ina r anre- flarnmable or combustible liquids,combustible solids and dusts, which is reasonably safe to persons and property. shall be in accordance wit:,A<icle 53. Tank vehicles for flammable and Combustible liquids shall be EXCEPTION.- Processes manufacturing ronflam.7nable or Baa- loaded and unloaded in accordance with Section 7904.5. tet thinned coatings a ld operatio'ns applying coating manendis. 5035.4 Storage of Finished Products. Finished products that are flammable or combustibe liquids shall be stored outside of CT30 5002—DEFINITIONS bu ldh.igs,in a separate bur"dhig,or it a room separated from.the For definition of ORGANIC COATIING,see Article 2. processing area by a*wo-hour occupancy separations constructed in accordance with the Building Code, The storage of finished products shall be in tanks or in closed containers in accordance SECTON 5003®PERS,4lTS with Article 79. For permits for organic coating manufacturing operations, see 51135.5 Nitrocellulose Storage. Section 105,Permit o2 5005S. Location. The introcellutose storage area shall be in a separate building or in a xoorn which is separated from the SECTION 5004,s..PROCESS BUILDINGS processing area by a two-Dour occupancy separation.constricted in accordance with the Building Code. Nitrocellulose storage 5004.1 General. Manufacturing of organic coatings shall be areas shall riot be used for outer purposes.Electrical wiring and perrcor ned only m buildings rn:eeti sg the requirements of a Group equimmert shall be installed in accordance with the Electrical H Occupancy as specified in the Building Code.Such buildings Code. shall not have:;its or basements and shall be provided with ap- p~o ved explosion control, See the Building Code. 511135.5,2 Containers. ?pit:oCellulcse shall be stored inns closed containers.Barrels shall be stored on end and,if tiered,no,rnoze 5004.2 Location. Organic coating marufac tur ng operations than two high.Barrels and other containers of nitrocellulose shall and operations i _ddlenta to or connecter with organic coating no' be opened in the main storage building. Barrels and other rnanufa.ctunin2g shall not be Iodated in buildings caving other occas- containers small be opened at the point of use or another location- pan:cies. set aside for this purpose. 53134.3 Firefighting Access. Organic coating mann factu:ring 511135.5,3 Spills. Spilled nitrocelbalose shall he prornptiy wetted c aerations shat",be access=ible from at beast ore side for he Dur- with water and disposed of by use or by burning it the open at a pose of fine control. suitable detached location. 5004A Ventilation Process b ii'sdings in which Class Z liquids 513115x6 Organic Peroxides. The storage of organic peroxides are processed or handled shall be provided with ventilation in s;hal be m accordance with Article 80. accordance with Se.,*_ion 7903.2.3AI. The size of packages containing orgastic peroxides shalt be se- SW4.5 Heating. When provided, heatlna it Hazardous areas looted so that,as nearly ly as practical,foil packages are utilized at shall be provided by indirect means.Ignition sources such as open one the.Spilled peroxide shall be promptly cleansed up and dis- flames grad electrical heating elemen's shall not be used within posed of as recommended by the supplien process buildings unless it accordance with Section 5111;. SECTION 5006—SPILL CONTROL AND SECONDARY SECTION SC�0 —STORAGE OF RAW fwIATEMALS CONTAINMENT AND FINISHED PRODUCTS Buildings,rooms and areas shall be provided with a means to con- trol spills and to contain or drain spills and.`ire protection water it 5105.1 General. The storage, use and handling of flaw–nab e accordance with Section 79£31.5. and combustible liquids shall be in accordance with Article 79. 5005.2 Tanks in Buildings. Tank storage for Elam-nable and SECTIO 5007--PROCESS MLLS,WXERS AND ca:rbus,ole iiqu_ds inside of buildings s ail be in storage areas at KETTLES or above grade which are separated from the processing area by a twoshour occupancy separation constructed m accordance with 5€071 Mill Location. ?dulls operating with close clearances the Building Code. and used for the processing of t arrmable and heat-sensitive tOe :zan:,cies in pracessing equipment,essential to rye inateriais, such as nitrocelbulose, shall be 'located in a detached conti:sssity of epemtions. building or in a rsoncombustible structure without other 5005.3 Tank Car and Tank Vehicle Loadingand Unloading occupancies. The arrtount of nitrocellulose or other fla-mr.nable g material brought into the area shall not be more than that~eq%wired Facilities. ark car and taul� vehicle loading aryl urloadirg for a batch. stations for Class 1 liquids shall be separated from processing areas,other-taut buildings,property lines to property that could 5007.2 Mixers. 2�tixers shall:.e of a enclosed,ype or an opens be built upon,or public thoroughfares by a clear space of not less type provided with properly "tied covers.Where gravity flow is than 25 feet 1,7620 mans;. used.a shutoff valve shall be installed as close as practical to the 50:7,2 1995 CA ll ORMA RRE CODE 5012.4 m-xer,and a control valve shall be provided_sear tl:e end of the`.ill 5€09.4 Storage of Containers. Empty and filled coantalrers pipe. shall be stored outside the fillirg area. 5007.3 Fettles. SECTION 5010®RAW MATERIALS IN PROCESS 5007.3.1 Location. Open-fire kettles shall be located it an AREAS outside area, provided with a protective roof or in a separate building of noncombustible construction or separated from other 5010.1 Nitrocellulose. The air:oaaa:£ of nitrocellulose brought areas by a two-hour occupancy separation corstrjeted in into process areas shall not exceed that required for a shirt.Spilled accordance with the Building Code. nitrocellulose shall be prornptly swept up,put into a pail of water, removed at£lie end of the day or shift,and disposed of by use or by 5007.3.2 Vaporizer location, The vaporizer sectionof heat- burning in the open at.a suitable detached location. transfer systems heating closed kettles containing solvents shall be`ernotely located. 5010.2 Organic Peroxides. Organic peroxides brought into process areas shall be in the original shipping container and shall 5007.3.3 Safety features. Contact-heated kettles containing rot exceed the quantity required for a shift.When in the process solvents shall be equipped with safety devices that tura the process area, peroxide shall not be placed in areas exposed to ignitio n heat of_`,turn the cooling tnedium on and inject inert gas into the solaces,heat or mechanical shocks, kettle in the event of -are. Kettles and thir-down larks shall be instrumented, cortrolied SECTION 5011 ®ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT and interlocked so that any failure of the controls will result in a safe condition.The kettle shall be provided with:a pressure rupture 5011.1 General. Electrical wiring and equipment shall comply disc in case the normal vert becomes inoperative.The vert piping With the Electrical Code. from the rupture disc shall be of a r3inimurn length and shall dis- 5011.2 Mass 1,Division I Areas. Where Class I liquids are ex- charge to a safe location. Tbir-down: tanks small be adequately posed to the air,the design of equipment and ventilatio of build- vented. Thinning operations shall be provided with an adequate Ings shall limit the Mass',Division 1 locations to pits,*,he interior vapor-removal system. of e,ui-=ert and,the i-nmediate vicinity of pumps or equipment aocations such as dispensing stations,open£centrifuges,plate and SECTION5005—PROCESS PlPl G frame:alters,opened vacuum filters,change cans and the surfaces of open equipment.'Ihe irmnediate vicinity shall include a zone 50€10.1 General. Piping,valves and fittiings shall be designed for extending from the vapor liberation point 20 feet.16096-om)hori- the working pressures and structural stresses to which trey could zontally in all directions and vertically from the Noor to a level be subjected. Piping, valves and fittings shall be constructed of 6 feet;1,829 m-r.)above the highest point of vapor liberation. steel or other rnaterial approved for the intended service. 5011.3 Class 1,Division 2 Areas. Locations not covered by Sec- 5008.2 Valves. Valves shall be of an indicating type.Terminal tion 5011.2 where Class I liquids are Dandled shall be Crlass 1, valves on rernote pumping systems shall be of the"dead-man" Division 2.If the flash point of the liquid processed is higher than type which will shut off bot:the pump and the flow of solvent, ambient temperature and at least :CIO°E (37.8°C), ordinary electrical equipment is allowed. Care shall be used in locating 5008.3 Flexible Connectors and gases. Approved flexible electrical apparatus to prevent hot ::petal from falling into open connectors are allowed where vibration:exists or where frequent processing equipment. movemert is necessary.Approved hose shall be used at dispe-is- i:ng stations. 5011.4 Other.ureas. Ordinary electrical equipment, including switch gear, is allowed in roonns which are maintained under 5008.4 Installation. Pipirg systems sha" be substantially sup- positive pressure with respect to hazardous areas. Air and other ported and protected against physical, damage. Piping shall be mediums for pressurization shall be taken from locations where pitched to avoid unintentional trapping of liquids or suitable entrain-nent of flammable vapor is improbab':e. drains shall be provided. 5€708,5 Testingr Before being placed it service,piping shall be SECTION 5012—PROTECTION FROM STATIC free of leaks when tested w r_ot less than one and one-half tunes the ELECTRICITY AND LIGHTNING ING working pressure,and ro less Iran 5 prig,34.5 Pa)at the highest o'r:'r£Dd system.Tests�Dall continue for a n?ini5rl?r of 3s iiia- 5012.1 Fixed��iprraexat. ^,quipment, such as tanks, nsiac.°:slr� p i`t': ' y cry and piping,where an ignitable mixture could be present,shall: Utes. be bonded and connected to ground.The bond or ground or both shall be physically applied or shall be inherently present by tine ala- SECT* 5000—TRANSFER OF FLAMMABLE AND tore of installation.This electrically conductive pads shall have a COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS IN PROCESS AREAS resistance of not zr_ore than 1 million ohms. 5009.1erreza€. ne transfer of large quantities of am ruble Electrically isolated sections of metallic piping or eauipmert 500 and combustible liquids shall be mrough piping by means of shall be bonded to the other portions of the system or grounded. pumps.Compressed air shall not be used as a transfer medium. 5€312.2 Tank Vehicles. Tank vehicles loaded or unloaded 50€89.2 Pumps. Pumps shall be selected for the Elam naable and through open connections shall be grounded and bonded to the re- combustible liquid, working pressures and structural stresses to ceavmg system. which they could be subjected. 5012.3 Portable Containers. When a f ammable mixture is 5€09.3 Emergency Controls. Where solvents are pumped from transfer-red from ore portable container to another,a bond shall be storage to points of use,approved switches shall be provided in'Inc provided between the two containers. processing areas and at the pumps to slue down the pumps in case 5012.4 Building& Steel framing of bui:dings shall be grounded of fire. with resistance of not more duan 5 ohms. ,p9u� ......... ......... ......__. ........................................................................................................................................_...........______.. ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ........... ......._. _..... ......... ......... ......... ........ ......... .......... .... _ _ __ __ 1398 CAS€FORMA RRE CODE 5013 5014.7 SECTION 5013®FIRE PROTECTION S.-nolking shall be prohibited except in designated areas. 5013.1 Fire Alarm System. An approved fire alarm system 5014.3 Confined Space Entry. When necessary to enter a lank, shall be provided. See Section 1007. pit,manhole or other confined spaces,such entry shall be a>unlo- 5013.2Mainten�rzeee Plant fire-prsatection facilities shallbe ad- :ized by the responsible individual it charge. equately inaintained,periodically inspected and tested. 5014.4 Powered Industrial1�rucks. Powered industrial tMcks shall he of a type approved for the location and shah be in accord- ance with nationally recognized statrdards. See Article 90,Stand- CTIO 5014®NIAINTENANCE and n.2.1 5£114.1 Wanks and Wessels. The cleanfng of tanks or vessels 5014.5 Empty Containers, Empty containers previously :used which Nave contaired flam-naNe or combustible iiq aids shal<be for fZari mab3e or con bustible liquids shall be removed to a under tine supervision of persons who understand the fire and ex- well-detached, oiutside location and, if trot cleaned on the prem- plosion potential. uses,removed from:the plant as soon:as practical: 5014.2 Ignition Sources. When necessary to -rake repairs in- 5014.6 Outside Storage in Containers. Storage of f larnmable valving potential ignition sources,tine work shall be authorized by and combustible?igdds in containers outside o;buildings sha be the responsible individual' in charge before the work is started. in accordance with Section 7902.3. Open fames and direct-fired heating devices shall not be used 5014.7 Aisles. Adequate ais?.es sial be maintained for the un ob- it:areas where fia:rm^able vapor-air mixtures could exist. stracted rr ovenrerct of personnel and fire-pro ect:orr equipment. I_iV I 6 CAUFOR M RRE CODE X101 ARTICLE 51 —SEMICONDUCTOR FABRICATION FACILITIES SECTION 5101 --GENERAL signals from emergency e uipment and alarm and detection sys- ems. Suchh emergency equipment and alarm and detection sys- 51131,1 Seolle, t � i cess errs sh al nc"Jde,but of ne arily be limited to,Bhe.Dilor_ g 51t11.1.1 General. Semiconductor fabrication faciiitias and when such e quiprnent or systems are required to be pr viced comparable research and development areas classified as Croup either by this a tole or elsew ere in this code: 11,Division 5 Occupancies shat ne in accordance with Article 51 Automatic fire sprinkler system.alarrr.and monitoring sys- ard the Building Code. terns(see Section 5101.103 '). The use,storage and handling of hazardous materials it Group 2.Manual=ire alarm:systems(see Section 5101.10.2). H,D vision 6 Occupancies shall be it accordance w n Article 51, 3.Emergency alarm systems(see Section 51£31.10.3). other applicable provisions o:this code and the Building Code. 5101.1,2 Application. The requirenerts set fort's in Article 51 �,Continuous gas-detection systems(see Section 51G1.1�.4). are requirements spec,f c only to Croup y,Division 6i Occupan- 5. Smoke-detection1.7, 836. . systems (see 8004. .3 l Mand t.�^,, Dies and shall be applied as exceptions or additions to applicable Building C 8f3�3.�v.1.�, 8�Q3,7,l.� and 8 3�.2. 7.`7 and the equirernetts set ford;elsew=here tri t?is code. Building Code}. 51W1 Material Classification. Hazardous production:maters �.Emergency ergercy power system(see Section 51f31.13}. als(HI M,1 and other hazardous materials are those chemicals or 51£31.7 Systems,Equipment and Processes. substances defined as such in Article 2.When.a inater?,aai-?as rnul-t;- azards, all hazares shall he addressed. See also Se4•_ 5101.7.1 General. Systems, equipment aril prescesses shall do 83 s;._.2a mclude, but riot recessa_.ny he fimited to, containers,cytinders, tanks, piping, tubing, valves and fittings. See Section 8001.4, 5101.3 Em stung Buildings and Existing Fabrication Areas. other applicable provisions of tln;s code, and the Building and F or existing buiadings and existing fabricatio i areas,see Sections Mechanical codes. 102, 5101.8.2 and 5103.3.2.2 and the Bu:"dung Code. 51131,7.2 Additional regulations for HPM srrpp3l'piping. =h® 5101.4 Definitions. requirements set forth in Section 8001.4.3.3 shall apply to suppzy piping and tubing for QPM gases and liquids. Supply piping for 5101.4.1 General. For definitions of CEILING LIP�1T,COM- HPM having a health hazard ranking of 3 or 4 shall have welded PRESSED GAS, COMPRESSED CAS CONTAINER, COM- connections throughout unless ess an exhausted enclosure is pro- PRESSED GAS SYSTEM,CONTINUOUS GAS-DETECTIONvided. SYSTEM, EMERGENCY ALARM SYSTEM, EXHAUSTED ENCLOSURE, „ABDICATION AREA (Fab Area), FLA - 5101.8 Construction Requirements. MABLE VAPORS;pt FUMES,GAS CAB' ET,GAS Rt3i�M, 5131.8»1 : meas. € ccfpi levels ofabrication HAZARDOUS MX EEIALS, HAZARDOS PRODUCTION areas shaybe located at or above. e first story.See also the B i1- MATERIAI (HPM), HPM FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, IPMtrig Code.INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS, L-QUID STORAGE ROOM, NONFLAMMABLE MABLE T,MOSPHEREE, OCCUPANCY5101.8.2 ass-tbr^ouRhs in existing corridors. Self-clos rxg GROUP H DIVISION 6 PERMISSIBLE E 1 XPOSURE LIMrI- doors i r t 5 00o a'v_,g a fire-protection rating of not less tion one hoar shuli k?EL),SEMICONDUCTOR F"A13-IC AT ION FACILITIES,and separate pass-throughs from existing corridors. Pass-ttroughs USE(Material), see Article 2. shall be constructed as required for corridors. See also Section 5101.4.2 Limited application. For the purpose of Article 51, 51 '3.3.2. certain terms are defined as follows: 5101..8,3 Liquid storage rooms. Sae Section"x402.5.1. and the SERVICE CORRIDOR is a fully enclosed passage used for Building Code. transporting HPM and for purposes other than recd vired means of 5101.8A HPM rooms. See the Bu lding Code. egress. WORKSTATIONs a defined space o an independert prirci 5101.8.5 Gas cabinet. See Sections 2€38 and Sia x3.3,1.3.2. pa piece of equininert usinHPM within a fabrication area where 51411.8,6 Exhausted enclosures. See Sections 206 and a —specific function:, laboratory procedure or research activity 8003.3,1.3.3. occurs,Approved or listed hazardous materials storage cabinets, flammable liquid storage cabinets or gas cabinets serving a work- 5101.8.7 Gas rooms. See Sections 208, 8001.30.3 and static- are included,as part of the workstanon.A workstation is 8003.3.1.3.4 ai d the Bu:idi tg Code. allowed to co:tail veitiiatior equ r vert,fire-,rc lection.devices, p 51€11,8.8 Service corridors. See Section 5103.3.3.2 and the dcl'wior devices, elec nical devices, and outer processing and Building Coale. scientific ear=innient. 5101.5 hermits. Per—nits are re wired to store,ha.d€e or use°haz- 51 OL9 General Safety Precautions. ardous materials and compressed gases.See Section 105,Permits 5101.4,1 Emergency plan. c.7 and h.i. 5101.4,1,1 Marrs and diagrams. Plans and diagrams shall be 5101.6 Emergency Control Station. Are emergency control maintained in approved locations indicating the approximate volar station steal"be,prow deli or:the prer3 ses at an approver location, for each area;the amount and type of HPM stored, handled and onside of the fabrication area and shall be contmuously staffed by used-, vocations of shutoff valves for Wsupply p`ping; errner= trained personnel. The emergency control station shall receive gercy telephone 0cations, and locations of exits. 1998 CAUFORMA RRE CONE 5 U% .2 Mair updating. Plans and diagrams sisal be rnain- 5101.10.2az Fire Marm System. A manual sire alarm system: aired to c�.e-nd tine tri-e depar€~zei t s�a:l be.::for ed o ma- shall�e�aistal ec€: reg y ou€buil'dings comaining pro 3�Y,Davi- ;cr cn gcs. sior,n Occupancics.Activation of the alarm system shall sou. n a e aam he aaan with t � emergency control 51€81.9.x,3 'Emergency response team. Responsible persons s.at.on.iv;a..aa fire alarm systems shah be designed and irstai_ed shall be desigha.ed to an, or-site ernergency response tear^ and in accordance w4h ;,for 5FMI the appr©ph.we ;standard and C - a;ned to be liaison personage;for the fire department.Freese per- . guides adapted it Chapter 35 of the Californiaa Building Code and C - :ons shall aid .fie re department in preplanning a� Wmergercy re- Article 7,50 of the CaLaforriaa Electrical Code, sponses;ide~tify:ng locations where H 11 is stored,handled and used; and shall be familiar with the chemical nature of HPM.An anp;oved rurnber, of ppersonnefor each work shaft shall be desig- 510 .10.3 Emergency alarm system. rued, 5IdM£8.3.1 General. Erre~gercy alarm systems shall be pro- 5101.9.1.4 Emevgem:y drills. Emergency drill's of'he or-site vided in accordance wi 'h Sections 510..10,3, 8003.1.10 and emergency response team stall be conducted on a regular basis 8004.4.3. The exe rpt a no rr€ p ovisions of Sections 800I. 5, but not less that.once every three monose.Records of drills con- 8003.1.1 and 8004 sial;not apply€o e range~cy arum:system ducted shall be maintained, required for Hilts:`. 5181.9.2 lvxainternance of equipment, machinery and pro- 5101,1€0.12 °e here required. cesses. See Section 8001'.4.4. 5101.10.3.2.1 Service corridors. An emergency alarm system a181.9.3 Secr qty of ens. See Section 8001.1:.2. shall be provided :rt service corridors, with at least one alarn; device in the service corridor or as otherwise required by.tae crief. -41€01.9.4 Electrical wiring and equipment. 5101,10.3.2.2 Corridors and east endomres. See Section 5101.9.4.1 Fabrication areas. See tlae Building Code. 8004.4.3. 5101.9,4.2 Workstations. Eieclncal eclaip~zert and devices 51101.10.3.203 Liquid— storage nunneries. P rooms and gas within, 5 feet X1524 zrtrr of workstations in which flammable or rooms. See Section 8003.!.i v. py"ophonc gases or`,a mabie':w»ids are used shall'be m,accord- 51€81,10.3.3 Al, n-initiating devices. An approved emer ance with the Elect:ictal Code `o-Mass 1, Division 2-hazardous gercy€elep ore syste:r?,ioca 1 alarm manual pull stations,or other iJCa€iE» Workstations shall no,be energizer without adequate approved alarr-.h...a..r:g,levo:es are allowed w be used as ernier- exhaust ventiiat.or. See Section 5%01.12 for exhaust vertilat:or gercy alarm ria i€luting devices. system requ rennerts. 5101.10 3 4 Alarrn signals. Activation of the emergency al' :r:; EXCEPTION: Class Dry s,on 2 'hazardous elec!nical is no' a a a aa t ns°r a signal o the ern re44ired whent^e r rn v . on,the workstation or elution will system sl�l l�ya eC3atoe" w "i€ ,prov,-C.O..fla..maab.�...tmosp ere�:�:&C.7F4£ii?3©L'S basis. gei`3C:y cont. St .. 5101.9A.3 HPM rooms, gas rooms and liquid storage 5101.10.4 Continuous gas-detection systems. reorns, Ele trical wiring and equipment hi HPM rooh:s, gas 51€HJi8AI Genearai, A contir;uous gas-dotection system shall rooms and liqu d storage rooms s:^all be it accordar:ce with the ibe provided for HPM gases w her.the p~:y sio.og_cal wa=ning prop- Electrical Code. ernes o`tine gas are at a nigher level t:an the accepted verraissi` 5101.9.5 Corridors and exit enclosures. Hazardous materials cUosur limit (PEL) or the gas and for- fla--nmable gases in shall not be used or stoned it corridors or exit enclosu-es.See Sec- accordance Crab Section 510:.10.4. tion 5'03.3.2.2. 5101.10.4.2 Where required. 5101.M Service corridors. Hazardous rnaterias sha l rot be 51O1ox0.4,2.1 Fabrication area& A con-tinuous gas-detection used?:i an aper:system use condition. in service coria dors.See Sec- system.dials be provided for`abr'scati*or,,areas at locations in idle lion:5103.3.3, fabricatoia area where gas is used or stored. 5101.1.0 Alarm. and Detection Systems. 514101.1.18.4102 HPiatx rooms. A con- m>.°ors gas-detection system shall be p oaidecl i uA;��rooms when gas:s;used;r3 the room.5101,113.1 Automatic fire sprinkler' systema. Automatic fire s�rl r ler ayes iris s1 all'be electronically monitored and provided 5101.x0.4.2.3 Gas cabinets, exhausted enclosures and gas with alarms in accordance with Section 100x3.3. Automatic `re rooms. A continuous gets-detection syste.r shay:be provided seri kle- systema alarm and monitoring signals sl-.all be trains- gas cabinets,exhausted et c osures and gas rooms. mitted to tlae ernergency control'station. IMI.181,4.2.4 Corridors. W her:gases are transporie i in pip=nag Manual ire alarmsystem. A r:an a Fre alarm.Sys- placed t r'he space defined by the walls o`a Corridor and the 5101 ��2 ; las� tern:sinal:°be installed throughout buiidings co__taining Group H, oor or roof above'lie corn Won,a condnuous gas-detec€:on system :vis:baa 6 Occupancies-lie:iva.ior of the alarm system shad ihI- shalt be provided where piping is locates:and hn tee corridor. Elate a local alwnr and transn—d-,a signal to me e-merger y control FXCE'TION.f! rt: s gas detection sys:ern+s not require i statio_.Manual fire alar systems shzl:he designed and installed for occasiora?.r nsvenz cross ns of£`e conidorS y suPP;y PiPing L.C :n accordance a .h Sect.on '00 1 cr s�!✓f a the c pl�tof riafe eta 2d w s e;closer in o s� 7 c r:u�d:o:: c w n ofthe cortico:. L Al and and guides adapted in ChoP,er 55 bribe California Code and 51 01.1;DA3 Gas-detecte.,u system operation. L P Ardo'e 760 o, the Coli, zi . 9eC't]`iCai Code. 5101.10.4.3.1 Monitoring. The cont!naous gas-detection sys- _m shall be capable of monitor mg the location where gas delec- 4on:s rcci-u_re;a1 £ below€tie pe —M ssib e exposure Limit�� C She fl'l'o:wing California sectirin replaces,he corresponding model rade sec- ' A tion for apnl' ai[ons spegf7ed by fanw fl'r the Cf ice of tide Steele Fire Marshal. or ceil-Ing i""iii of _he gas for wul icn detection :-q provIded. For ®3x3 ,998 CAUFORMA PM E COME SIVIIAOIAV 5101.10.4.3.3 ffiammab-'e gases,'he monituring de?Ictior hresho'd leve'shall be be distmct fror,ail other alarms. vapor concentrations in excess of 2�percent of the power explo- sive lima(LEL). Sec also Section, 8003.3.L6. SIM.10.4.3.3 Shut off of gas suppy. The gas-detection syser, I Z, shall automiatically close tine sl�u, ff valve t lt s as .0 - a .rte Ource 0 1 g supply piping and. tubing-elated to the syst-Cm being-non,"Ored for 5101.10.4.3.2 Alarms. The gas-detoction system,shall initiate a which gas -is de*ectew when a snort-term. haza~d condidon is local a'arrn.and tra-insmit a signal to the emergency contro"statior, detected.Automatic closure of shutoff valves shafl.;be in accord- when ccordwhen a short-ten r hazard cond,,ion is detect ed:.The alavm shali be ante with the fbolowing: both vsual and audib!e and sltall-,rovide w---.-;r-,g both and EXCEPTION.Wen, the gas-detectio. ,zan,,pli.g J outside e 2ma-w*4-e-e Ue gas is dere;ted. au.dible alainn. sitar the gas detection system aalarmis at ause'locatio-. 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Auto- tuT 3er5 are%of:I has cab.nets o'exhausted enclosures,the s1i'.�$`tb`ff vatic lire sprinkler sysderj,protection si ail be provided in con b s- Ia:VeS on ail gas fr es for€?e spf ct*Yc gas etectP,d Sd.alt art L9 rats- tib)e nonmetallic exhaust ducts when the largest cross-sectional dally close. diameter of the duct is equal to cr greatsr tl an 10 inches(254 aril�). 3. When the gas-detection sampling point itiitiatirg the gas- EXCEPTIONS; i.Ducts i;s€ed or a• 7cved fora �"cat;ons wic=- p ppl detection system alarm is within a piping distribution man-fold, out artotnatic titre sprink'ser sys,em protec€:an, enclost:re, the shutoff Valve for the compressed gas container of 2.Ducts no,snore 1him 12 f-zt 1,3658 mn-n)L.d ;gth installed below speca-. gas detected supplying the manifoid s Tali autotratically cel;nglevel. close. r 5101,11>5A Exhaust connections or Pienu ns of combust-lisle 5101.11. Fire-extinguishing Systems. workstations. See Section 5101.11.2.2. 5101.11e1 Generale An approved automatic fliree sprinkler sys- 51111,11.5.5 Fire sprinkler heal locations. Fire spr, r trier heads temr shall be proyid d=.n accordance with Sections 1 J3.2.5,3 and shall be installed at 12-root; 510'132 1993 CALIFORNIA FIRE COOP 5'X3,2.3,4 5101.13.2 Required electrical systems. Emergency power room or gas rooir. (see Sections 8001.10.4 and 8003.3.1.3.3)as shat: be provided for electrically operated equipment and con- appropriate for the-materials stored.Tlie storage of other hazard-- nected control circuits for the following systems: ous materials shall be in accordance with Article 80 and other 1.HPM exhaust ve:nilatior systems`see Section 5101.12). applicable provisions of this code.For detached storage of HPM, see Section 8003.1.15. 2. -IPM gas cabinet ventilation systems (see Section 8003.3.1.3.2), 51132.3.2 Separation rsfHPM. Hazardous production material stored m a liquid storage room, l-1FM room or gas room shall 3. HPM exhausted.enclosure ver;lation systems `see Section be separated from each other in the room in accordance with 8003.3.1.3.3). Table 5102-C. 4. HPM gas rood. ventilation systems (see Section Noncot.bustible partition separation shall be in accordance 8003.3.1.3,A). with Section 800 1.11.8,Reis:2. 5.HPM gas-detection systems(see Section 5101.10.4). When separate rooms are required,time walls of such,rooms are 6.Emergency alarm systems(see Section 51.01.10.3), not required to be fire rated. 7.Manua` fire alarm systems(see Sections 5101.13,2). One-hour:ire-resistive occupancy separation shall be provided when one-hour separation is required. 8. Automatic fire sprinkler system monitoring and alarm sys- te=ns(see Sectio-5101.10.:). SECTM 5103-USE AND HANDLING LI 9.Electrically operated systems required elsewhere m.this code 5103.€ Applicability. The use and handling of hazardous date- or the Building Code applicable to the use,storage or dandling of HPM. rials shall be it accordance with Sections 5101 and 5103 and other applicable provisions of this code. 5101..13.3 Exhaust ventilation systems. Exhaust ventilation 5103.2 Fabrication,Area& systems are allowed to be designed to operate at not less than one half the normal far-speed on the emergency power system when it 51113.1.1 General. Hazardous productton material located in is demonstrated`.hat the level of exhaust will maintain a safe a.tmo- fabrication areas shall be within approved or listed storage cabi- spa ere. nets,gas cabinets or within a workstation. 51€13.2.2 Maximum quantities. SECTION 5102-STORAGE 5103.2.2.1. Aggregate quantities. The aggregate quantities of 5102.1 Applicability. Storage of hazardous rmate_lals shall be in hazardous materials in a single fabrication area shall be in accord- accordance with Sections 5101 and 5:02 and other applicable pro- ai=de with Section 5102.2.2. See Table 5102-A. visions of this code. 5€03.2.2.2 Workstations. The quantity of HPM it use at a 51€32.2 Fabrication Areas. workstation shalt not exceed the quantities listed in Table 51€32-13. 5103.2.3 ` or kstatio n& 5102.2.1 General. Storage of FPM in fabrication areas shall be within approved or listed storage cabinets,gas cabinets,exhausted 5103.2.3.1 Construction. Workstations in fabrication areas enclosures or within a workstatmr. shall be constructed of materials compatible with the materials used and stored at the workstation,.The po=tion of the workstation See Section 7902.5.9 for flammable and combustible liquid that serves as a cabinet for HPM gases and flarmmahle liquids shall storage cabinet regrirenments. be noncombustible and, if of metal, shall not be less than See Section 800:.11}.5.1 for hazardous materials storage cab:- 0.044-incl,(18 gage)(1.12 rn.m.I steel.See also Section 8001 A.4. net requirements. 5103.2.3.2 Protection of vessels. Vessels co_,taming HPIM See Section 8003.3.1.3.2 for gas cabinet requirements• located in or connected to a workstation sha3 be protected from See Section 8001.10.4 for exhausted enclosure requirements, physical damage and shall not project from,.lie workstation.Haz- ardous gases and liquid vessels located;within a workstation shalt 51112,2.2 Maximum irrautri q santities. be protected fro-„seismic forces in an approved manner in accord- 5102.2.2.1. Aggregate quantities. The aggregate quantities of ance with the Building bode.For compressed gases,see also Sec- hazardous materials stored and used, in a single fabrication area tions 7401.6.4. shall not exceed t=ie quantities set forth h, 5102-A. 51.03.2.3,3 Drainage and containment for HPM liquids. :acts EXCEPTION.T e quantity_imitatio-ns For any;iazard category in workstation using HPM liquids small have the following: Table 51002-A sha"not apply wher.t:.e fabrication area contains qua^- 1.Drainage piping systems convected to a compatible system Zit"les a€hazardous materia?s not exceedirig the exempt ainoun is esta5' for disposition o,such liquids, -shed by Articles 79 arc 80 (see Tabies 7902.5-A, 7303.2-B, 8001.15-A and 8001.15-B). 2.The work surface ace provided with a slope or other means for directing spilled,materials to the containtrnent or drainage system, 51€12,2.2.2 Hazardous production materials. The maxim t m an quantities of HPM stored in a single fabrication area shall riot l exceed the exempt amounts established by Articles 79 and 80,see 3• A t approved means of cottainimg lir directing spilled or Tables 79132.5-A,7,03.2-B,800:.15-A and 8001.15-B. leafed liquids to the drainage system. 5102.3 Storage Rooms. 5103.2.3.4 Clearances. Workstations where HPM is located , sh=all be provided-wit,,horizontal servicing clearances of not less 51€12.3.1 General. The storage of HPM in quantities greater than 3 feet(914 mm)for electrical equip-meat,gas cylinder con- than diose listed in Table 79132.5-A, 7903.2-131 8001.15-A or nections and similar hazardous conditions.T lase clearances shall 3001.15-E shall be it a roor,complyin=g with the requirem-As of apply only to normal operational procedures and not to repair or the S uMing Code and this code for a liquid storage room,HPM anairtenance-related worts. '-112 1996 CAUFOR-MA FIRE CODE BIM3 5103,,3A5 5103.3 Transportation and Handling. 5103.3.3.2 Minimum width. The m-rimu-m clea-, widtl of a service corridor shall be 5 feet(1524 mim)or 33 inches(828-r-m 5103.3.1 General. The transportation and handling of hazard- k ous materiap"s shall be in accordance wi th Section 5 103.3 and other wider than the widest cart or truck used in the service corridor, applicable provisions of this code. -WhIchever is greater. 5103.3.2 Corridors and exit enclosures. 5103.3.3.3 Use as a corridor, Service corridors shall not be used as a required corridor. 5103.3.2.1 New buildings and new fabrication area& corri- dors and exit encosur,.s:n new buildings or serving Pew fabrica- 5103.3.3.4 Maximum quantities. The m axirn--um quantities of H�PM transported in a service corridor at oned' n shall notexceed tion areas shall not con Irre 5103,3,2.2 Existing buildings and existing fabrication areas, two times that set forth in Section 51033.4.3. 51033.2.2.1 Transport in corridors and exit enclosures. 5103.3.4 Carts and trucks. When existing fabrication areas are altered or modified-in,existing 5103.3.4.1 General. Carts and trucks used to transport HPM in. buildings,HPW-is allowed to be transported in existing corridors corridors and exit enclosures in existing buildings shal', be in and exitene'osures when approved.Such corridors and exit enc u- accordance with Sections 5103.3.4 and 8001.12.3. sures shal'be in accordance with the Building Code.Traisporta- tion in corridors and exit enclosures shall be in accordance with 5103.3.4.2 Size. Neither the length nor width of a cart shall Sections 5103.3.4 and 8001.12.1 exceed 4'eel 0219 rnm)or One`aaff of the width of existing corri- dors - 5103.12.2.2 Glass containers. Hazardous production material dors or exit enclosures, whichever is less. in glass containers shall nor be transported in corridors and exit 5103.3.43 Capacity. The capacity of carts and trucks used for enclosures unless glass is necessary to prevent contamination of transportation of hazardous materials sl?all rot exceed the product.Glass containers shall not exceed I gallon:(3.74 L/I in irg: S;Z,-. I Liquids:Liquids: 55 gallons(208.1 L). 5103.3.2.2.3 HPM gases. Hazardous production material gas 2.Compressed Cases: seven cylinders,up to 400 pounds`181.4 cylinders transported in corridors or exit enclosures shall -have kg)each tr--:r valves capped or plugged with an approved closure device and shall have their protective cylinder caps in place. 3. Solids: 500 pounds(226.8 kg), 5103.3.3 Service corridors. 5103.3.4.4 Power carts and trucks. 'Power carts and trucks shall be approved-or listed for use in the environment intended and 5103.3.3.1 When required. When a new fabrication area is shall be in accordance with nationally recognized standards(see constructed, a service corridor shat be provided when necessary Article 90,Standard n-.2.2). to 'r ansoort HPIM from a liquid storage room, HPM room, gas room or from the outside of a buildLig'o the perimeter wall',of a 5103.3.4.5 Identification. Carts anid trucks shall he marked:o fabrication area. indicate the contents. 1-113 TABLE 5102-A i395 GAUFORMA l"1RE.CODE TABLE 5102—A—QUA TITY LINUTS FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS.N A S!NG .5 FAB=ATION AREA ESI A GROUP H,DWISION 5 OCCUPANCY SOLID n a GAS d. •P{$-1 9 HAZARD C6aCxOR! x 4.862 snt k rts2x 40.74 to, lm2 i x 9.�s for m at?aTP1'r CornbustibNe liquid 1°^-A — 0.02 E NL — Cambi nation Class€,Il and€I3-A — 0.04 — Combustible dust B Footnote l — — Combustit°e doer Loose Footnote I — Footnote I Haled — — Cryogenic Flammable — ? — Footnote 2 Oxidizing € — i — 1.25 3 Explosives Footnote l Footnote k l Footnote 1 Fla moble solid — Flammable gas Caseous — — Footnote 2 i„igae`ted j — 1 — =ootnote 2 t --la --- Fmmable liquid — 3.325 1_A i R I-B i — ; See Combination flammable 1 I_C — ? See Combination flainymble — i Car bination Class€-A,I-I3 and I-C 3 — 0.325 — ?Combination Class t,II and'll-A — 3.04 — 9 Organic peroxide l UD Footnote€ i Footnote I Footnoted j Footnote I Ft 0.025 d 0.0025 iv i fail, j N€. i y N E6 NL — Oxidizing gas + 1.25 Gaseous — ,gaefied — — 1.25 Combination of Gaseous and L quef=ed — — 1.25 Fyrophoric Footnote 1 Footnote i Footnotes 2 2nd 3 i CxiGize: 4 Footnote I Footnote 1 N/A 3 flee Combinaeion oxidizer See Combination oxidizer N/A 2 See Cornbinatio££oxidizer See Combination oxidizer N/A I See Combination oxidizer i See Combination oxidizer i N/A Co-.bine icr.oxidizer Class 1,2,3 0.003 � E 5 3 ? N/A € Unstable(reactive; 1€( r Footisare 1 4 Footnote i Footnote 1 3 0.325 0.0025 Footnote I 2 0.1 0.01 Footnote I l NL NL 3 NL 'Water reactive 3 Footnote i Footnote i 2 3.25 — NL N — Carcinogen NL NL NL Corrosive NL ; NL NL I:ghly toxic NL 3 NL ! Footnote 2 : Irritants NL NL i NL radioactive Ni d NL Ni Sem.tizers c N `'L NN a Other health hazards � N NL NL � oxtc N N� ? Footnote 2 i NL—The quantity of hazardous matet~al it.a single fabrication area is no,li:cited. 'Quantity of hazardous maternal in a single fags:cation arra shall not exceed exempt amounts in Tables 8331.i 5-A and 800® .IS-B. 2'l"he aggregate qua-£ity of flammaNe,pyrophoric,toxic artd highly toxic gases shall not exceed 9,000 cubic feet(254.9 rr';at NT P. ane aggregate q32-city cf py<opl one gases in the building shall not exceed quantity lirn:ts set forth in Table 8003.1-13. 1-114 _....................... ................_...... ...........................................................................................................................................................____.. ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ........ ........_.... ...... ......... ......... ......... ........ .......... ..... _ 1998 CAS.€FORMA FIRE CODE TABLE 5102-2 TABLE 5102-C FABLE 5102-B-- AXIPAUM QUANTMES OF€PM AT A WORKSTATION' x 3.786 for t, • Pl}e�" IAf STATE x OAS cot kS FPM fl-ammables,highly toxics,pyropho_ics and gas 3 cylinders 3 toxics combined liquid 15 gallons (� E solid 5 pounds 1 o osives E gas 3 cylinders €liquid 25 gallons° i solid 201 pounds � oxidizers gas 3 cylinders har-id 12 gallons, solid j 20 pounds A eq.uaE A-mount of nonfa-.enable HPM liquid in reservoirs of filtering systems of connected ar:ater.a!s in use is allowed. FABLE 9102-C—MI € UM SEPARATION OF l°fpj'l1,2 WATER -T f3EFfll4t$ FbXdC 7 Ym%6 A= BASE R FUMM.B,aL� O%iJ:ZSA AFAVNE r€33OPaOR?y PE"Ms'flP f Fig lrly toxic �.�. I hr. �*. F€r. , 1, l 0 1 hr. l lir. S S S S i S� S ACid E?Y. i S� y S S3 S Q S S3 i i S a.Se l lF£. i S �•S S S S S S S-T77777 f :moi"a2'.rr3abl� q i lir. S tl S3 S i S S S S oxidize s ? 15C e S S SS s S3 S S 7 P 'Water Maotives i S iS Sl R n zjrophoric S S 5 3 S i S3 _._ a .instable S E S S i S i S Orgari-ae-oxides 1 hn S S S S ; S S S `s N.R. = notgu:�d. S = separation by a partial noncombustible paqitaon. It = separate rooms. l hr. = one-,hour fire-resistive separation. 2Hazardous orosiuCtion mater al gas sMl be separated from all HPM liquids and solids by a one-4;our fire-resistive separation or s ail be kept in approved gas cabinets.See Section 8003.3.13.2.Hazardous production material gases shall be separated from gases in other HPM.ca ego:ies as showy,in Table 5 162-C,or s al: be kept in approved gas cabinets.See Section 8003.3.1.3.2, 3SeP ation by:rot less than 20 feet(6096 rarity)is allowed in lieu of a noncombustible partition. :90-8 CALIFORMA FiRE CODE 52011 6201,6.2 ARTICLE 52—MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL-DISPENSING STATION SECTION 62M ®GENERAL 1.Ter,feet(3048 mm,)or more front property lines, 52011.1 Scope, Feu ornojive, -twine and aircraft motor vehicle 2.Ton feet(3048 i r)or more fror b ii din gs l avirg co*rbus- faiei-d,spersing s:aticrs spa:l l e<.�acro dance will idle 52 and able exterior wall surfaces o buildings having noncombustible UFC Standard 52-1. Suc a oncrations shall include both public exterior wall surfaces that are not part of a ore-hour`ire-resistive accessible and private -p,-rations. F larnmabie and combustible assembiy, liquids and LP-gas shat: also be it accordance with Articles 79 EXCEPTION:Canopies consmicted in accordance with'.._-,BL,ild- ard 82. ing Code. 3. Such gnat all portions or the vehicle being Fueled will be on the 52031..2 1' efin'iffi ns. For definitions of CNG, COMBUSTIBLE IBLE premises of the motor vehicle fuel-dispensing station, L f s<M AIe4Mf313 �-QUID and MOTOR VEHICLE FUE. D1S_ENSiNG STA'T'ION, ee Article 2. 4. Stich ti at rise nozzle,when:ire hose is hilly extended,wil not .each within 5 deet(1524 aria)of bi<iidi•ag open ags,ai d 52€11..3 Permits and Plains. 5.Twenty fee:(6096 r n)or more from fixed so=urces of igri- 5203103.1 Permits. Permits are required for motor vehicle tion. f lel-dispe sing stations,See Section I05,Permit ra.3. 52€31.4.1.3 Bulk plants. Motor vehicle feel-dispersing stations 5 located at bulk pla^its sliall be separated by a Estee or si?riiar bar- 5201.3.2 Plans grid specificatia�s s, Plans and, specifications ri from.lie area;n which bi=lk operation=s are conducted.See also sba?be submitted for review and approva prior to the installation Section 52 02.3.1. or construction of a rotor vehicle fuel-dispensing station.A site Nan saa''l be subm teed w^ich ii.ustrates the location of fiat:mabie 52031.4.2 Storage vessels. Storage vessels for LP-gas and CNG liq ilii LP-gas or CNG storage vessels,and their spatial relation to sha'_€ be located 20 feet (60 96 nisi)or:core from aboveg~bund each other, property "'nes and buildin=g openings. Both above- larks cc i.airing flammable able or cog liquids. ground and:int ground storage vessels `sa"'be shown or plans. 5201.5 Installation of Dispensing Devices. For each type of station,plans and specifications Shan include,brat not be ii heed to,the following: 5201.5.1 Protection of dispensers. Dispensing devices shall be i. Flammable and Coin busfil)le Liquids:t..e type and design protected against physical damage front vehicles by mounting or, c r{� . a concrete island 6 inci=tes{152.4 mnn,,)or m=ore in^eight or by of^er o: underground rW ar o aboveground aid storage arks; d loon- approved merhods.[For�3SA14C]?✓here dispensing devices are ^ tion aria design d f the`u d spL-s rs and dispenser nozzles;the desi s Gro specifications ` ri:r 1 ext mounted at grade, they shall be protected at each end with a mitt{- � r` go�re ate piping, valves and fittings; raum of no concrete f ll'ed steel posts 6 inches{152 rr m it diarne A i_ rile.oca o and lass'= _non o e e rica qu,o-i� rt,includi g L ter having a minimum 3 feet(914 mit.j deer footing not less than A L eiflergency rue. shu'do n devices; and sp„„caions far fuel_ica - tC e 15 inches 138'1 runt) it diameter and projecting above grade a A storag and venting components. miniurn of 3 feet(914 mm,)and be located not less than 4 feet A m 2. Liquefied Petraleum Gash equiprt and components as (1219 traria)nor more than S feet(1524 mrn1 frons fuel dispensers or A -m � required �- Starda,82-i;t*ne,oca o i are design of r'he i- point-of-sale devices,are vivalen?means approved by the chief. C gas dispensers and dispensernozz es; the design specifications 5201I,5.2 Dispenser nista€latiti�. Dispensing devices shall be end location for related piping, va ves a£d fittings; the location ter: classification of elec` cal equip ?®; � secured in an approved manner Dispensers shall not be secured to t9 ircli iib e.._ergency fuel shutdown devices, and specifications for fuel storage and he island using piping or conduit. pressure-relief cosrpo lents. 52031.5.3 Emergency cy shutdown devices. Emergency shutdown 3.Compressed Natural Comas. when provided,the location of devices shall be provided fora:= el dispensers.Emergency gercy s ut- CNG corepressors;t-e ocafion and design of CNG dispensers and down devices for exterior fuel dispensers shah be located:with n vehicle :irgconneciors,the design,spec'_:cai ';480 rntn0of but m less than 20 feet{6096 r r;from, o fittings;the location a varves as d and classifica_ tron of electrrca dispensers.For irtP :or f e-dispensir£ operations,the er erger mr related piping,va a, cy shtatdown devices snail!be installed at approved locations.Ac- 3 C au°3g er rgercy fuel shut idown devices; and spec-:"_ca;_ors for fue` storage and pressure-relief tivatior of the emergency shutdown devices sna!3 stop the transfer connnonents, of fuel to the dispe=nsers and close all varves which supply fuel to tine dis-,e:nsers.Such devices sl?a'l be distmetly labeled as E MI ER- 5201.4 Locatien of Dispensing operatiops and Storage ves- GEN&FUE1 SHTj'_FD9VVN DEVICE.Signs sMl be provided sell. it approved locations. 5201.4.1 Dispensing operations. 5201.5.4 Dispenser electricai disconnects. An electrical dis- connect switch shall be provided for all dispensers in accordance 52€31.4.1.1 General, Flammable and combustible liquids,CNG with the Electrical Code. Tire dtsconnect shall be paced is the and LP-gas shall not be dispersed in Nuildi-ngs and dispensers for OFF position- before repairing dispensers and 'before closin=g a such products shmi-1 rot be located m,b=indi=ngs. :rotor vehicle fuel-dispensing station. EXCEPTIONS; . isptnsirg or`annmable z rod combustible lad_ 52031.6 Supervision of Dispensing C3peatisnris, rids insldc b:::idsrgs.:acro:;aside with Sec£se::5201 2 Co^p into ,storage and dispersing of CNG in accordance with 52€31.6.1 General. The dispensing of fu el into the fue'.tanks of Sec:?er 52:4. automobne,r^arinecraft or aircraft,or portable containers shall be See Sections 52-012,5203 and 5204 for additional requirements. under the supervision of a qualified attendant at all tir=es, 13 e4.s�..Z EXCEIr''iION:Unsupervised dispensing o`f!amrnable and coir;- 52 Dispensing devices. Dispensing devices shall be lo- busti"rte liquids,:,p-gas and CNG as a:::oto:fust;s allowed in accord- cated as follows: ance with Sections 520:.6.3,5202,5203 and 5204. 1-117 1,1398 CAUFO€NIA RRE COD 5201.6.2 Attendants. The attendant's primary function shall be 52023 Storage of Fuel. to supervise, observe and control the dispensing of motor fueis. 52f12.3.€ General. Cass liquids shall be stored in closed cor- "he attendant s tall Nreve-t the dispensing of fiarnr;able and conr- nustible liquids and flammable gases into containers not in coir- accordance nc larks Slocated ounderground or in special enclosures ll' a.nce with*his code,control sources of ignition,give nnaledsate aecordance with Section 52J2.3.b.Mass II and Id-�a liquids s al; atte:n6on:to accidental spills or releases,and be prepared to use i=re be stored in containers or in tanks located underground or it spe- cr extinguishers.A method of communicating with the fire depart- us enclosures in accordance will Section 5202.3.5.See also Ap- Trent shall be movided for the attendant. pendix 11-E. 5241.F.3 Inssapenviserl dispensing, Unsupervised dispersing 5202.3.2 Interconnection of aboveground tanks and under- 520L6.3 tanks. A connection shall not be rnade between ars is allowed when khe owner or operator provides,and is account- aboveground tank and an underground tank. able for,daily site visits,regular equipment inspection and main- tenance,conspicuously posted instructions for the safe operation 52€12.3.3 Fueling from portable tanks. Portable tams are al- of dispensing equipment, and posted telephone numbers For the 'owed to be temporarily used in conjunction with the dispensing or Owner or operators. A sign, in addition to the signs required by Class 1,11 or Ill-A liquids into"he fuel tanks of:rotor vehicles or Section 5201.8,shall be posted in a coinspicuous location reading: other motorized equipment on premises not rorrnally accessible to the public when approved. IN CASE€F FIRE,SPILL€3R RELEASE 5202.3.4 Storage tanks at bulk plaints. Storage tanks used for 1. Use emergency pump shutoff; Fueling operations shall not be connected to or serve as bulk plant 2. Report tl:e accident! tanks. Fire Facility address Department Tele hone No. acility ad52€12.3.5 Class 1 liquids in basements orpits. Class 1 liquids shall not be stored or used within:a building having a basem=ent o: mit into which f a cable vapors could travelunless such area is During hours of operation, stations having unsupervised dis- provided with ventilation designed to prevent the accumulation of persirg shall be provided with a fire alarm transmitting device.A flan nmable vapors therein. telep`^cme not req miring a coin to ooerates acceptable. $202.3.6 Special enclosures. When installation of tanks in ac- 5201.7 Sources of Ignition. Electrical equipment shall be in ac- cordance with Section 7902.5 is impractical,or because of proper- cordance with the Electrical Code. ty or building limitations,tanks for Class 1,11 or 111-A liquids are allowed to be installed in buildings in special enclosures as fol- S-naking and open flames shall be prohibited in areas where lows: fuel is dispensed.The engines of vehicles being fueled shall be I. Tie special enclosure sinall be ligniidtight and vaportight. stopped. 2. The special enclosure shall not contain backfill. 5241.5 Signs. Signs prohibiting smoking, prohibiting dispers- 3. Sides,top and bottom of the special enclosure shall be of re- ing into unapproved containers and reQuiring vehicle ergines to inforced concrete at least 6 incises(152.4 m r)thick,with open- be stopped during fueling shall be conspicuously posted within ings for inspection through the top o=nly, sight of each dispenser. 4. Tang corrections shall be piped or closed such that neither 5201.9 Fire Protection. Portable fire extinguishers shall be pro- vided nor liquid the as set forth in€ FC Standard 10-1. special enclosure and any tanks inside the special enciosure. 5. Mearns shall be provided whereby portable equipment can,be 5201.10 Clearance from Combustible Materials. Weeds, employed to discharge to the outside any vapors which might ac- grass,bnish,trash and other combustible materials shall be kept cumulate in=side the special enclosure should leakage occ:nrw not less that. 10;feet(3048 mr)from fuel storage vessels and fuel- 6. Tanks cor:taining Class 1,11 or Il-_A liquids inside a special handling equipment. enclosure shall not exceed 6,000 gallons(22 712 L';in?dividuai or 5201.11 Maintenance. Fueling systems shall be maintained in 18,000 gallons(68 137 L)aggregate capacity. ~open operatin condition. 7. Each tank within special enclosures shall be surrounded by a p' g clear s-ace of not less than 3 feet'910 rim)to allow for maimte- EC`fls 5202®FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE mance and irsl ectionn. LIQUlD MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL-DISPENSING 52023.7 Container storage inside buildings. Class 1, II or STATIONS II1-g liqua ds stored inside nnotor vehicle Fuel-dispensing station: 2€12.1 General. Automotive, marine and aircraft motor vehicle buildings shall be im approved containers and it accordance with Section 7902.5. fuel-divensin:g stations utilizing Elam nable or combustible liq- uids sl all be in accordance with Section 5202.See also Article 79. 520203.8 Testing or leak-detection devices. Leak-detecting de- vices shall be tested annually by the owner or occupant of the 52€12.2 Approvals. property on which they are located. Test results shall be rnain- 5202.21 CeneraL Equipment and appliances used for the stor- "aimed on the premises and available to the chief or.request. ride or dispensing of flarnmable and combustible liquids sinal:be 5202.3.9 Inventory control, Accurate daily inventory records approved or listed it accordance with Sectio=n 5202.2. small be maintained and reconciled on Class 1,11 and 121-A liwuid 5262.2.2 Approved equipment. fits and piping used for flan:- storage tanks for indication of possible leakage from tanks and unable and combustible liquids shall be approved.. piping.The records shall be Dept at the memnses and available to the chief upon request and shall include records showing,by prod- 5202.2.3 Listed equipment. Tanks, electrical equipment, dis- uct,daily reconciliation between:sales,use,receipts and inventory pernsers,hose,nozzles,and submersible or subsurface pumps used or hand.If there is-more than one system consisting of tanks serv- for the storage or dispensing of flammable and combustible iiq- irg separate pumps or dispensers for a product,tine reecorci.iiadon uids se all be listed. shall be asce tainned separately for each tank systems.A consistent ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ........... .......... ......... .... . .......................... ......... ......... ......... .............. `999 CAUFORMA FIRE CODE 6202,3.9 5202A.8 or accidental loss of Mass 1,T!or 1111-A'liquids sinal'be imr-nedia*e- EXCEPTION.A listed autornlatic-closing-type hose nozzle valve ly reported to the fire department. with latch-open device is allowed to be used if the design of the system is such that the hose nozzle valve will close autornaticaDyin the even, 5202.4 Dispensing. the valve is released from a fill opening Or UP0*1 impact with a drive- way. 92014.1 Aboveground tanks. Class I and Class 11. Ii-quids shall Where dispensing of Class 1,H or 1111-A liquids is performed by no'be disnensed:into the',u---, tank of a Motor vehicle from above- someone other than a qualified emendant,a listed sutlomatft-clos- ground tanks except when such tanks are installed inside special ing-type hose nozzle varve sl al". t be used incorporating the follow- _-c'osures in accordance with Section 5202.3.6.See also Appen ing features: dix 11-F. 1. The hose nozzle valve sha"., be equipped with an integral 52€12.4.2 Filling of portable containers and tanks and cargo device. tanks.Mass 1,-11 and 11-A shall rot be dispensed into or- 1 When the flow of product is normafly controlled by devices �j I c e equipment the. clic.:. hose nozzle valve, the Dose nozzleontainers 'less such container is of approved mait ria'and or construction, and having a tight ciosure with screwed Or spring valve shall not be capable of being opened unless the delivery hose cover so designed that the contents can be dispensed into wi`&,out is pressurized.1-pressure to the hose is lest,thertozzle.shall close spilling. Liquids steal. -not be dispensed irno-,ortablee tanks. automatically. a o tanks shall be filled at plants or tcrrrunais� EXCEPTION:Vapor-recovery nozzles mcorp -9 of-a-,ng insertion in- terlock devices designed to ac4�evc shutoff upon,disconnect with ve- 5202.4.3 Dispenser hoses. hicJe'R pipe. 3.The hose nozzle shall be deslgred such that the nozzle is re- 5202,43.1 Hose length. Dispenser'loses shall be a m axitrum.of 18 feet (5486 mnl) in length unless approved. Dispenser hoses ta�ned in tilie pipe during the filling operation. shall be listed and approved. When not in use, hoses sllafl be 5202.4.43 Transferring apparatus for fueling aircraft.T., reeled, racked or otherwise protected from damage. relTulg apparatus used or intended to be-used for fueling aircraft EXCEPTIONi when approved, dispenser hoses ;n excess or sha'j, be approved and shall be"r-stailed,operated and mainta:ned t 8 (5486 mrn)in length are allowed a.Lircraft,and marine motor- in accordance with Section 2402.2.2. " vel,ic�e'ue�hlg facilities. 5202.4.5 Supervision. In addition to the requirenlerts in Stc- 5202.43.2 Breakaway devices. Dispense-hoses for Class I and 'Lion 5201.6,dispensing equipment used at unsupervised locations -;,I: _ _1,0 be equipped wit a listed emergency breakaway de- _e shall comply with one of the following: vice designed to retain liquid on both sides of a breakaway pont. Dispensing devices are programmed or set to limit uninter- S uch devices shail be instzled and naintain-ed m accordance with rupted fuel delivery to 25 gallons(94.6 L)and require a manual the nn?nufactuer's instntict�ons. action to resume continued delivery,Cr Where "loses are attzcllied to inose-retrieving mechanisms, ,he 2. The amount of fuel being dispensed is limited in quantity by emerge-' ncy breaka I way dievice shah" he located between the hose a preprogra-mmed card as approved. rozz c and the PrMnt of at - achment of the nose-retrieval mecha- 4 . f nism to'he hose. 5202.4.6 Dispensing inside garages. Wh ere an outside location is it re impractical,dispensing devices approved for inside-use a al- lowed to be nii 5202.4.4 Design and construction. stailed. inside a garage, or similar establishnnetu W-1 c I Stores, ParKS, Services Cr repairs auto votive equiprn,-nt. 5202.4.4.1 GeneraA, Cass 1 and 11 `iquids shall be transferred The ocatior.of and safeguards for such dispensing devices shall fro, tanks by rnean-s of fixed pumps designed and equipped to a!- approved be- - .Dispensing devices shall be protected front physical low control of the flow and to prevent leakage or accidental�i s- damage by vehicles by rnounning such devices or,a concrete is- c b ar e. 9 ?and, or by eau-ivalern means, and shall be located in a position Supplemental means sliall be provided o=utside of the d;sp---,,S- where tliey cannot-be struck by a-,out-of-control,veFicle descend- ing device whereby the source 01 power-car, readily be discos- _ng a ramp or other slope. nested it the even"of fire or other accident. the dispersing area shall be provided wail an approved me- Dspensmg,4- zhanical or gravity ventilation system.When dispensing units are ,Vices or Class L T,Or M-A liquids shall be of an - 41 1- approved type.See Article 90,Standard u.1.6.Class 31,11-1; -,-7-11-A located below grade,only approved rriecharucal ventilation shall quids , a isha" be dispensed by p ' be used and'he entire dispensing area shalil be protected by an ap- ,�rough the t- op of, he co I Class 1,TA or 111-A 1proveo pumps ging suctuorl�cuids shall not proved autornatlic sprinkler system. Ventilating systems shall be ' irer. be dispensed by a devicethat oper tes through electrically interlocked h a pressure wilh;ri a eked wit Class I liquid dispensing units such a tank or cont 1-las'been an-'lank or container un less that the dispensing units cannot be operated unless the ver_iliating proved as a pressure vessel for the use to whichitils subjected.Ai- fan motors are energized. See also Section 52,02.10. and oxygen pressure shall not be used for dispersing Class 1,11 or 5202.4.7 Electrical controls. A control shah be provided that M-A"o -tads. will allow nlie pump to operate only when a dispensing nozzle is See Section 52015 to- pres sure-dei i very motor vehicie removed from its bracket Cr nonna' position with respect to*he fuel-dispensirre, suuiors. dispersing unit and the switch on the dispensing unit is manually actuated. This control shall also stop the purnp when all nozzles 5202.4.4.2 Nozze& A listed autorn-atic-closing-type :rose have been returned.either to their bracket.s or to the normal non- ri3Ozz e valve wuh or without a'atch.-opendevice shall be;provided dispensing positio-h oil island-type dispensers used for dispensing Class 1,11 or 111-A li quids. rg systems sL 5202.4.8 SpeciaWype dispensers. Approved specia"-dispens- ch as,but not limited to,coli:-operated and rernote everttaddispensing units shall be provided with a listed preset types, are allowed at motor vehicle fu-_:-dispersing sta- auromatic-closing-ttype hoose nozzle va've without a latch-open tions, provided there is at least one qualffied attendant on duty device. while the station is open to the public,arid: 5202.4,E 1998 CALIFO MA FIRE CODE 5202.1 13.3.2 1. —he attendant or supervisor on duty shall be capable of per- an indication if the piping and dispensers are not essentially iq- forming the functions and assuming the responsibilities set forth uidtight. in Sections 521 and 5202.4,5, 5202,5.3.4 Testing. IJpota completion of the installation, the 2. Instructions for the operation of dispensers shall be conspic- system shall be tested in accordance with Section 7901.11. uously posted, 5202.6 Electrical Equipment.. 3. Demote preset-type devices shall be set i^ the off position while notm,use so that the dispenser cannot be activated without 522.6x1 General. Areas where Mass I liquids are stored,?tan- :he knowledge of the attendant, died or dispensed shall be in accordance with.Section 522.5.See also Section 7901.4. 4. The dispensing device shall be in clear view of the attendant at all times and obstacles shall not be placed between the dispens- 5202.6.2 Electrical wiring and equipment. Electrical wiring ing devices and'lie attendant,and and equipment shall be installed in a manner which provides rea- sonable safety to persons and property.Evidence that wiring and 5. The attendant shall be able to communicate wits PArsoosp �'� egt:ip:rsept are of ttte type approved for use:n the hazardous loca- the dispensing area at all times. tions as set forth in Table 5202.6-A and that wiring and equipment 52132.5 Pressure Delivery Motor Vehicle Fuel-dispensing Star have been irs'alled in accordance w;th'he Electrical Code shall be tions. provided. 5202.5,1 General. Systems used for the dispensing of Mass I or 52£12.6.3 Classified area. In 'gable 5202.5-A, a classified area 11 liquids that transfer the liquid from storage to individual or ui- need not extend beyond an unpierced wail,roof or other solid oar- tiple dispensing units by pumps that are rot located at dispensing titioi. units shall be iii accordance with Section 5202..5. For area classifications not covered in Section 5202.5.2 and not EXCEPTION,The ciiief is authorized to alter or impose additional listed in"fable 52132.6-A,the chief is authorized to classify the ex- regulations where such systems are located within buildings. teat of the Hazardous area. Notification shall be given to the chief prior to abandonment, 52€12.7 Heating Equipment. altera'ior or repair of any part of a pressure delivery system,ex- ce 'ttse dispenser. 5202.7.1. Electrical heating equipment. Electrical heating pv r equipment shall be in accordance with Section 5202.6. 52015.2 Pits. t=its intended to romaine subsurface pumps or fit- 5202.7.2 Fuel-burning equipment. Fuel-burning equipment, zings from submersible pumps shall not be larger than necessary to other than wet Neat systems and direct-fired makeup air heaters, contain the intended equip ne:nt and to allow tate free movement of shall not be located in dispensing rooms or in areas where vapors hand tools operated from above grade. could migrate.Such systems shall be in accordance with the Me- Pits and covers shall be designed and constructed to withstand chapical Code. the external forces to which they could be subjected. Whet, lo- cated above an underground tank,a'least 1 foot(305 mm)of earth 5242°� Drainage Control, Provisions shalt be spade to prevent or sand cover shall be maintained over the top of the tank. liquids spilled during dispensing operations frons dowing into buildings. Acceptable methods include grading driveways, rais- fits shall be protected against ignition of vapors by one of the is g doorsiils,or other approved paeans. following methods: 521$2.9 Fire Protection. A fire extirgs.sasle: will: a zninipium I. Seating the unpierced cover with silastic or by bolting rating of 2-A,20-B:C shall be provided and located such that it is agaMs-a gasket in ars approved p arrer,or not more than 75 feet(22 860 mm)from any pump,disperser or 2. Filling the pit with a noncombustible inert material. fill-pipe opening. 5262.5.3 Piping,valves and fittings. 5202.10 Motor Vehicle Fuel-dispensing Stations Located inside Buildings. 5202.5.3.1 General. Piping, valves and fittings shall be de- 52€12.10.1 General. Automotive motor vehic`e fuel-dispensing signed for the wonting pressures and structural stresses to which the could be subjected. I�Iet211ic piping lit contact with the stations which disperse fasts late vehicles in areas that are wholry ground shall be provided with cathodicingpro.ectiop. Threadedwitthe or partially enclosed by"he walls,floors or ceilings of the build- ground or connections shall be made uptight with the use of an ap- proved i sgs steal:be in accordance will Section 5202.10. See also Sec- proved pipe Joint sealing compound.i_\onmeta is jousts stall be tion 5202.4.6. approved and shall be installed in accordance with the rnanufac- EXCEPTION:Motor vehicle uel-dispensing stations lora€ed in- to reals inSf ract.ons. side a building wish two or more sides of the dispensing area open to . a the huiid�ng exterior so that saormal ventilation can be expected to dissi- 52€32.5.3.2 Valves. A check or manualvalve shall be provided in pate lammahie vapors. ,be discharge dispensing supply lisle from the pump with a union Dispensing of fuel into rotor vehicles inside of buildings is al- between'lie valve and the same pump discharge. :owed only when approved. An approved emergency shutoff impact valve incorporating a 52€12,10.2 Construction, Autom-olive motor vehicle fuel-dis- fusibe link designed to close automatically in the event of severe pensing stations within buildings shall be constructed in accord- impact or fire exposure shall be rigidly mounted and connected by ante with'Ile Building Code. a union iia the dispensing supply line at the base of each dispensing 5202.10.3 Ventilation. device. The shear section of the impact valve shall be mounted flush with the top of he surface upon which the dispenser is 5202.1.0.3.1 General. Heating,ventilation and air-conditioning mounted. systems shall be in accordance with the Mechanical Code. 5202.5.343 Leak detections. Pumps shall have installed on the 522.1.11.3.2 Interlocks on dispensers. Wher mechanical sys- ischarge an approved leak-detection device which will provide tems for ventilation are installed serving only the area where fuels ......... ......... ......... ............................................................................................................................................_...........____.. _ ......._ ......... ......... ............._....... .............................. ..................................... ......... ......... ... ,998 CAUFORMA FIRE CODE 5202.10.3.2 5202.11.6.1 are dispensed, the system shal", operate wl&len the motor vehicle near the approach to the pier,wharf or other structure,and an ap- fu . ispensing station is open for business and shall be inter- proved quick-throw valve shall be provided above each flexibie locked to dispensing units so tnall fuel cannot be dispensed unless connection to stop flow to float in the event of rupture of such flex- the ventilation systern is in operation. :b,e connections. 5202.10.3.3 Exhaust system design. T he exhaust system shall 5202.11.3.5 Flexible connections. Not more than two flexible be designedtoprovide air movement across all portions of the dis- connections shall be -*Installed m lines leading froir piers or pensing floor area and to prevent the flow of flammable vapors be- wharves to a float,except when unusual conditions exist.ln such yond the dispensing area.Exhaust islet ducts shall not be less than cases, additional flexible connections may be allowed when ap- 3 inches(76.2 mm)--:-more than 12 inches(304.8 mrn)above the proved. floor.Exhaust ducts shall not be located in floors or penetrate the 5202.11.3.6 Piping materials. Commodity piping at marine Poor of the dispensing area and shall discharge to a safe*,Location I -I outside the building. motor veh-c-e fuel-dispensing stations shall:be welded or welded flanged steel construction. 5202.10.4 Piping, EXCEPTIOM Pipe less than 2 it-,chees(50.8 rnrn)in dia:-neter is allowed to be threaded provided ;,is constructed of steel 01 other 5201104.1 General. Piping systems shall be in accordance approved rnater'W, with Section 79£11.11. 5202.11.3.7 Electrical grounding. Piping used to,transporting 5202.10.4.2 Enclosure of vent piping. Fuel and flammable va- Class Iliquids shall be grounded to control stray electrical cur-rent. por pipping inside buildings, but outs-de- of the motor vehicle fue'-dispersing station area,shall be enclosed within alionzontal 5202.11.3.8 Testing. Testing of piping systems shall be in ac- ,or a vertical shaft used only for this pin'ng.Vertical and horizontal cordarce with Section 7901.1',.10. shafts hafts shall be constructed of materials having a fire-resistance, 5202.11.4 Dispensing. rating of not less than two hours. 5202.11.4.1 General. Wharves,piers or floats at marine motor 5202.115 Spill control and drainage control. Spill control and vehicle fuel-dispensing stations shall be used exclusively for the drainage control shall be provided as set ford:-inSection 7901.9. dispensing or transfer of petroleum products to or from inarine 5202,11 Marine Motor Vehicle Fuel-dispeBsing Stations. craft,except that transfer of essential ship stores is allowed.Ship stores and merchandise shall not be sold from an area where fuel is 5202.11.1 General. The construction of marine motor vehicle dispensed into shetanksof motor craft. fuel-dis-,ensirg stations shall be in accordance with the Building 5202,11.4.2 Location of tanks and pumps. 'darks and pumps, Code.the storage of Class 1,11 or M-A'iqyids at such locations other than those integral with approved dispensing devices,sup - shall, except as otherwise provided in Section 5202.11,beinac- cordance with Articles 52 and 79. p-ying Class 1,11 or 1111-A liquids at rnarin motor vehicle fuel-dis- pensing stations shall be located only on sore or,Wh1._,approved, 5202.11.2 General construction. Piers, wharves and flows or piers of schid-fill type. Approved dispensing devices with or where Class',11 or 131-A liquid dispensers are located shall be of without irtegrai pumps are allowed to belocatedor shore,niers of fire-resistive conslmction and shall be impervious to spills of such solid-fill type,open piers,wharves or floating docks. hquids and ails within the L-ranediate area of the dispenser. 5202.11.4.3 Supervision. Dispensing of Class 1,11 or 111-A lig- 5232.33.3 Storage and handling. aids or flar-enable gases sl"all b,under the direct contrcl of a corn- petent person at all times who is fully aware of the operation, 5202.113.1 General. Class 1,1€or 111-A liquids stored in build- mechanics and hazards inherent to fueling of boats. :ngs used for marine motor vehicle fuel-dispensing buildings shall; be stored in approved containers or portable tasks. Storage of 5202.114.4 Hoses and nozzles. Dispersing of Class 1, 7- or Class"licuids shall not exceed 10 gallons(37.9 L). 111-A liquids into she fuel tanks of marine craft shall be by means EXCEPTION.Storagein liquid storage rooms in accordance with of an approved-type hose equipped with a listed autorn-atic-cios- sec"i on 7902.5.11. ing nozzle with or without latch-open device. Class 31i or 111-A'iqlaids stored or dispensed inside of buildings Bloses used for dispensing or narsfarring Class 1,11-or 111-A liq- s i aids, when not'n use, shall be reeled, racked or otherwise pr - used for marine motor vehicle fuel dispensing shall be stored in -0 and dispensed frost approved containers or portable tanks. Stor- tected from Mechanical darnage. age of Class 111 and UI-A liouids shall not exceed '20 gallons (454.2 L).Heating equipment shall comply with Section 5202,7, 5202.11.4.5 Portable containers. Class 1, L-, or 7-111-A liquids shall not be dispensed into portable containers unless such con- 520211.3.2 Connections between aboveground and under- tai ter is approved. ground tanks. Connections shall not be made between an above- 5202.11.4.6 Liquefied petroleum gas. Liquefied petroieurn gas ground tank and an underground tank, exc.-:)t that aboveground cylinders shall not be fitted at m arine motor veh;c`-.'Piel-thspens- tanks located in an adjoining bulk plant are allowedtocornect,by in � 'or -'ess approved. Approved storage faciEties for pipivg, to -ranine motor vehicle fuel-dispensing station under- i g stations -an. P LP-gas cylinders shall be-prov-ded.See also Section 5204. ground tams if,it addition to valves at the aboveground tanks,a valve is also installed within control of marine motor vehicle 5202.11.4.7 Access. The dispensing area shall be located from f-uel-dispensing station personnel. other structures so as to provide room for safe ingress and egress of 522 02.11.3.3 Piping. Piping at marine motor vehicle full-dis- craft 10 be fueled.Dispensiirg units shall be at least 20 feet(60196 sirs)from activities-nvolvlr.g fixed sources of ignition. perusing stations shall be protected against physical damage, -x1em . gal corrosion and excessive stresses, 5202.11.5 Fire-prevention regulations. 5202.11.3.4 Emergency valve. A valve whereby supply from 5202.11.5.1 Housekeeping. Marine -rotor vehicle fuel-dis- sho-e cats be shut off shall be provided in each product line a,or pensing stations shall be maintained it a neat and orderly manse~ 1 121 520211.5.1 1996 CAUFORN3 A FME CODE 5202,1"3.2,5 and accumulations of mbbish or wast„oils it excessive amounts shall be labeled 1:71RE HOSE'EMERGENCY USE ONLY'Vests shape prohibited, and valving shall be approved. 52€32.11.5.2 Skills. Spills of Class 1,11 or 111-A liquids at or or. 5202.11,6.2 Fire extinguishers. Eire extinguishers,each having the ware-of mart:;"Momr vehicle fuei-dispensing stations shall be a mmi,num rating of 20-B:C,shall be provided as follows: reported im riediately to the fire departrert and jurisdict.onal au- :. Ore on each floall. shorties. 2. One,on the pier or wharf within, 25 feet(7620 min.) of the 52€32.11.5,3 Rubbish containers. Metal containers with tight- head of the gangway to the float,unless the office is within 25 feet fitting or self-c .f losing : etal fids stall be provided for the tempo- 17520 mm)of In,-gangway or is or the Moat and an extinguisher is racy storage of combustible trash or rubbish. provided thereon. 52€12,11.5.4 Marine vessels and craft, Vessels or craft shall not 5202.12 Aircraft Motor Vehicle Fuel-dispensing Stations. be trade fast to or berthed a fue docks serving a marine motor ve- hicle f ze':-dispe icing stat.>n, except v.;erg fueling operations, 5202.12,1 General, Aircraft:ro?or vel idle:ue-des;er s,ing and craft shall rot be evade fast to other vessels or craft occupying t,o as chap.ov:^accordance will Article 52. a berth at a marine:rotor vehicle`-uel-dispensi:,g station. 5202.12.2 Transferring apparatus for fnelirzg aircraft. Re- fueling units and transferring apparatus other than automot,ve- 52132.11.5.5 Sources of Ignition. Construction-, maintenance, x 4;, �;, e a a r o§ter 'vpe disp ns ng equipment used cr intended to b. �sei.for fueling repair and reconditioning work:nvoiving the use of open,flares, arcs or spark-producing iodides shall: not be performed as narir3e aircrafs shall,be approved,and shall be nstalied and maintained in motor vehicie fuel-dispensing stations or within 5€1 feet('.5 240 accordance with Section 24 2.2.2. nasi` of she dispensing r facilities, n cluding piers, wharves or 52€32.12.3 Fueling and dfef€rcfitig opo aniaris, poling and de- oats,except for emergency repair work approved in.writing by heli g operations shall be it accordance with Section 2402. the chief.Fueling shall:lot be conducted at elle pier,wharf ori;sat during the course of suc"n emergency repairs. 520113 Vapor Recovery. Smoking or open flames stall be prohibited within 50 feet 52€12.13.1 General. Vamp -recovery and vapor-processing sys- (15 240 mmy)of ftie ing operations.NO SMOKING signs shall be terns shall be m accordance with Section 5202.13. posted conspicuously about the premises. Such signs shall have otters of less ni an endhes(:v1.6 t n;i s saeiga t o s a background 52E32.13.2 glafsar-laaEa�iee systems. of contrasting color. 52112.13.2.1 Dispensing devices. Dispensing devices incorpo- 5202.11.5.6 Preparation of tanks for fueling. Boat owners and rating provisions for :vapor recovery shah be listed and labeled. operators shall no,offer their craft for fueling unless the tanks be- When existing listed or labeled dispensing devices axe modified erg filled are property vented to dissipate furies to the outside at- for vat or recovery,such m- d:ficnons shall'be listed by report by rosnhere. a nat,onally recognized testing laboratory. The lis:rg by report shall contain,a description of.._e component parts used it the mod- 52€12.11.5.e Warning signs. '1Riamirg signs shall be predor3:- ification and recommended,method of installation on specific dis- nant y displayed at a.e fade of each Wharf, ',ie'or f oa at such eie- gp nsels. :such report shall �3e ??aLe avai ab; on Yew lest to i�e vat.or as to be clearly visible from the decks of marine craft being chief. fueled. Such s4ms shall have letters atoll less than 3 inches(76.2 h4ea:is sh id a' be provided to shut down fuel dispensing i:> the ie rm}in height oi;a background of contras Mg color'oear r.g'ht ever*the vapor-return line becomes blocked. following or equivalent wording: 52€32.1.3.2.2 Vapor-return line closeoff. An accepta Isle rn ethod shall be provided to close offthe vapor-return lice from dispensers WARNiNG who;tine prod=uct is not being dispensed. lM —SOPGIN5202.13.2.3 Piping, Piping in vapor-balance systems shall be h WHILE FUELING. accordance with Secsio rs 79.01.11:7902.2 a 7902.6.ivionmetai- L CTRICITY. DO NOT STARS lid piping shall bei stalled in accordance w.iz the manufacturer's ENGI TIL AFT instaiilasior instrctio ss. BELOW-DECK SPACES ARE I Existing and new vent pip-ing shall be in accordance with See- ' 11`I 1`l a tions 73Ci.11,79112.2 and 7802;5.Vapor-return piping shat:be in- stalled in a marner which.dlraii?s track to the tank,without.sags or traps it which 1:quid can become trapped. #f necessary, due to grade,condensate tanks are allowed i:n vapor-return. Piping.Cosi- 52€32.11.6 Fire protection. densate tanks shall be designed and nsmiled suc:that they can be drai:ted without opentr:g. 52€32.1.1.6.1 Standpipes, Piers, wharves and floats at Frannie 52132.13.2.4 Flexible joints and shear ioints. Flembie joint's rotor vehicle`uel-dtspersing stations shall be equipped:with an shall be installed its accordance with Section 7901.:1.7. approved wet standpipe, system rnstalled in accordance with Article 10. An approved shear joint snail be nigidly mounted and connected by a union in the vapor-regi n, „ip.rg z he base of each dispensing Hose stations s afi be spaced to provide protect?®r to any po device.The shear ort shall oe:rountc 1 flush wit;;the top of the tion of docks,piers, wharves or fioafing craft.An approved and surface or which the dispenser is:Fou^ted. listed hose reel or approved and limed 4 miai tomatic hose rack shall be provided and shal.be-located such that the hose:s accessi- 5202,13.2.5 Testing. Vapor-return,'lines and vent piping shall be ble. Hose shall be enclosed within a cabinet, and hose stations tested m accordance with Section 7901."1.10. 1®122 IS93 CAUFt3RMA FRE CODE 5202.13.3 520V'03.4 5202.13.3 Vapor Processing. pact or fire exposure shall be rigidly mounr ed and corrected by a union in the vapor etum lie at'he base of each dispersing de- 5202,13.11 1 quipmernt. Equipment in vapor-processing sys- vice.The shear section o-'."he va ve shall be mo ^ed:"use:w th the terns,inc'u'ding hose nozzle varves,vapor pumps,flare arresters, top of the sur`ace or which .hv disperse .s:counter. fire checks or systems for prevention of flame propagation,con- :rots and vapor-processnig equipmen',steal:be individually listed 5202.13.3,65 Vapor-return mine closeoff. An acceptable rre_wiod For the#mended use in a specified:sorter. shall be provided to close off'Ire vapor-return';tote from dispensers whern product is not being dispersed. Vapor-processing systems that mtroduce air into tine under- ground piping or storage tasks shall be:;rovided with equipment 5202.13.3.7 Component design. if a component is likely to for prevention of`"arae propagation that has been tested and listed contain a famrrable vapor/a`r mix*Ire under opera'#ng conditions as su.-a^....;r^,r.ase intender Use. and can fail it a manner which could ignite the mixture the corn- 52€12.13.3.2 Location. Vapor-processingequi r:ert slsail be lo- pcoent shall be designed to withstand an-r: rrali explosion,w th- p out failure to the outside and _ o!ected to prevent flare sand at or above grade. Sources of igri nor shall be located not ss that:50 fee-(.5 240 mm)fro".fuel-transfer areas and not less propagation to other parts of the system. than g inches 1,457.2 mrn)above tarp fill:openings and tops of 5202, 3,3.8 Fire checks. Approved fire checks or other positive disperser islands. means of autor:atic isolation of underground storage tanks sha:l `Vapor-processing units shall be located not less than t 0 feet be :ystai:ed ar vapor-return, p#N#~g to prover a flashback fro r l 044 r e; s_ line, reaching the underground anks. Such devices also s 1 be rn 3 8 rr- j . ori:the building or property ...., f a property . w iiri can Je lilt i p 3. Stalled in all vapor/air p: TABLE 52MS-A I598 CALiFORMA FIRE COME TABLE 5202.6-A---CLASS I LOCA T IONS! LOCATION ^^-Roup r DmvO'N EXTENT OF CLAMSED AREA Underground tank H-1 opening Pits,boxes or spaces below grade level,any pat-,of which is within the Division l or 2 classified area. m i Up to 18 inches 1,457.2 m-n)above grade levt1 within allorrzontai radaus ofIM 1 :0 1 t(ifl4g l n)from.a loose n1l co'-nection and with aor zo-tal -.ad*,us of 5 feet(:524 ir;m)from a t;gl-,-.5111 connection. Vent—Discharging upward I W"hin,3 feet(914 mu-n)of open end of vent,extending in all directions- 2 Area be,'ween 3 feet(9 4 and 5 feet(1524 lnrn)of open end of vent, ext endin.g::nail direcbons. DispepA;ig overhead type Pits Pits,boxes or spaces heelow grade'level.,any part of which is within the .ria t or 2c-lass;fiedarea. D:spense-.4 ., 2 Within i8 inches(457.2 rn-r,)horizontally in a�l directions extending to grade fro the dispenser enclosure or(2)that nortion of the dispenser enclosure eontaini-g qund-h.addling components. 2 i Un to 18 inches(457.2;1M.)above grade level w;ihin 20 feet(6096 min) horizonta""y of any:„dlge of enclosure. wiry rne&anical ventilation 2 Uo to l8 inciles(457.2 rnn))above grade or floor level wid"M,20 feet (6096-mnl.)honzonty of any edge of enclosure. With gravity ventilation 2 i Up 8 hci-es(457.2-mm)above grade or floor levei with-!n 25 feet 1 (7620 man)"onzontLlly of any edge of Dispensing device—overhead tvpe3 the space whh;n>h.- is riser enclosufe and all electrical equipmert integrai with dispensmghose ornzozAe. 2 A space extending 18 inches(457.2 mm)hozizontally in all directions l beyond the enclosure and extending to grace. 2 Up to 18 inches(457.2 inrn)-above grade'level within 20 fe=1,6(196 rnrn) 1 horizon'aflv rncas:-,cd from a point vertically below the edge of any dispenser encosurc. Remote pump—outdoor Pits,boxes or spaces below grade level if any par.is within a horizontal distance of 80 fee,(3048 rntn)from any edge of pump. 2 Within 3 fee (9 T 4 rnrn)of any-edge of purnp,extent in afl directions. i Also,up to `8inches(457.2 mm,)above grade-:eves-within 10 feet 1,3048 aim) onzon-a'A'y fftorm any edge of purnp. Remote pump—indoor Hnnre area within a D4 2 Within 5 feet(1524 mrn)of any edge of pump,extending in a,'directions- Also up to 3 feel(914 mm)above floor or grade level within 25 Lee,1,7620 l onizanud-ly from any edge of pump. Li3hr4caldon or service room I —with dispensing Pits wi-Illin u.. area. 2 i Pits with veqniatmn 2 Area up to 18;,aches 1457.2,-air)above floor or grade level and 3 feet (9i47-nn,horizontally froma i-ubficalion pit. t Dispenser for Mass I liquids 2 ias Within 3 feet(9 E4-nm)of any fi'll ordispensing point,extending in all 're"llor's. Lubrication or service room —without dis-,ens;ng 2 Entire area wrihin fits used for lubrication of similar service where Class iiquidls could be released. 2 Area up to P8 inches(457.2 n-arl)above such Pits,and extend-ing a distance of 3 fee,1914 rnrn)horzo-ally from any edge of the pit. 2 Enthe unventiatcd area with�n any pa,belowgradearea or subfloor area. 2 Area up to 18 inches(457.2 r...)above any such unventi'lated pit, below grad: work 9,-,-a or subfloo-work area and extending a distance o,' Mo, 3 feet(914 mm)honzo= m 11y frothe edge of any such pit,t below-grad., work area or subflioor work area. Non-Classified Any pit,below-grade work area or sullf"i-oor work area that is ventilated-at ate cl not lessthan I cftn per square foot(5.1 L/s per rn2)of floor area a---all'anes that ti,--buffldin'-is oc--,jpi---,or when vehicles are parked in or over these areas.1HI-naust air shall be taken from a point within .12 inches '1 (304.8-.11M.)of the floor ofthe nit,below-grade arca or subfloo-larca. Special enclosure inside bu-Ming (See Section 52(22.3.6) 1 i Entire enclosure. Saks,storage and restrooms Non-Classified 1`there i s tui opo-.i ng to these too ns vv i t'-:1 n the extent of a D;v is;op. l area, entire room si�ai'be ciasstfi,-eT as Division I. vapor-processing systems Pits i i Pits,boxes or spaces below grade;eve.,any part of which is within a Division I or 2-;assificd area or which houses equipment used to or process vapors. equipment located within protective endesures(See Section 5202.13.3) 2 .......................... 1-124 .................................. ............................................................................................................................................................. ...................................................................................................................................... ............................ ..............................11.1.....11... I 1998 CtaLWORMA FME CODE TABLE 5202.6-A RGURE 52'02.5-A TABLE 6202.6-A---CLASS 9 LOCATMN --!,Con lnuad). £.'e?t;laPON .!ze'3--Up D fi'S{a m EXT ENT OF eLd4MPB'e't2 AREA Vapor-processing egtt p.zen Aof within protective emostsres(excluding piping=d combustion 2 f The sraace wh1hin .8 inches 057.2 mm)in all ctireciic s of equapmen,t devices) i €comain<ing fiamynab€e vapor or liquid extending to grace;ever.'Up to i i8 inches(457.2 m:p)above grade bevel within'0 feet(3048 mm) i 'horizontaiiy of the vapor-processmg egt:ipr?ent. i EgWpmert er,60s€res ? Areas within the enciosure where vapor or 1 q id is present under na-,=: operating c0 d oils 2 The en Ire---ea with'^.he enclosure o her than Divis on i. � Vacremm-assist bs Owers 2 The space wqh;, 18 inches(457.2 Yom)in ai`directions extending to grade level.Up to i 8 inches(457.2 rsiri,)above grade level within 10 feet(30348 � i mm)horizontal?y, j tLoca"ns as classified in nhe Eiect cal Code. 2€iefer to Fig,--e 5202.6-A for ciasssf`ed location_around;aspersing devices. 3Cei€i ng-rE ounICd hose reels are cons dmd overhead-iy7c dispensing devices. 4For classifscat on of space inside etre dispenser enc=osure,see Areicle SJ,Standard €.6. Oris# D4!v. Gass'Div.2 { 20'16096 mm,0 g i 8"1457.2^�.'^} i3"(k'57.2 rnm l` - s ;457.22 IS—P. � . RGURE 5282.6-A®CieAMPEED LOCMNONS ADJACENT TO DiSPENSERS AS DETA .,ED N TABLE 5202,6-A 5203 1398 CAUFORMA ME CODE 5204.5.3 SECTION 5203—LlQll Fl D PETROLEUM GAS 52€33.5.2.3 Vehicle impart protection, Vehicle impact protec- MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL-DiSPEN 1NG STAT€SNS tion for LP-gas storage containers,pumps and dispensers shall be provided iii accordance with Section 8001.1 I.3. 52113.1 general. Automotive, _sarine and aircraft rotor vehicle fuei-dispensing stations utilizing LP-gas shall be in accordance 52€33.6 Private Fueling of TMotor Vehicies. Self-service LP-gas with Section 5203. See also A;:iv e 81 dispensing systems,inchuding`_key,code and card lock dispensing systems,snail rot be open to the public and shall be nimited to the 5203.2 Approvals, filling of permanently mounted fuel containers on Lp-gas pow- .rec. vel c es. 52133.2.1 General Storage vessels and, equipment used for the g or dispensing, t3" ga r _n addirlon to the re uirenlerns in Section 52,31.5 Self-service sora e L '? s sha. be approved or listed in � accordance with Sec:.on 5203.2. LP-gas dispensing systems Shall be it accordance wits=the m low- ing: 529302.2 Approved equipment. Containers; pressure-relief ;. The system shall be provided with an emergency shutoff deduces,ancltiaang pressure-relief valves;and pressure regulators switch located within 75 feet (22 860 m r)of, but not less than and piping used for L?-gas shall be approved. 25 feet('76213 rrm)from,dispensers. 5293.2.3 fisted equipment. loses, hose connections, vehicle 2. The owner of tlae dispensing facility shall ens,.Te the safe op- fuel connections,dispensers,LP-gas purps and eleciricai equip- eratior of the system and the training of users. fnent used for LP-gas shall be listed. 5293.7 Overfilling. Liquefied pe"ole:zm gas containers shall 52€33.3 Attendants. Motor vehicle fueling operations shall be not be filled in excess of the fixerd outage installed by rhe nnanufac- cond:acted by qualified attendants or it accordance with Sector Curer or the Aleight Stamped on the tank. 5203.6 by persons trained in the proper handling of LP-gas. SECTIO 5204—COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS 5293.4 Location. In addition to the requirements of Section MOTOR VEHCLE FUEL-D?SPENSING STATIONS 5201.4 tate point of transfer for dispensing operations shall be 25 feet(7620 mm)or more from buildings having combustible ex- 5204.1 General. Automotive,rnarire and aircraft motor vcl icle tenor wali surfaces or buildings having noncombustible exterior file:-dis-nensirg stations Luilizing CNG shall be in accordance with wall Surfaces that are not part of a one-hour fare-res stave assern- Section 5204. bly, Property which may be built on., public streets,or sidewalks 5204.2 Standards. Compressed natural gas motor vehicle and ra:t~Dads;and at leas 10 feet(3 48 ins r) jou driveways and fuel-dispersing operations and facilities shall be in accordance buildings having noncombusdble exter or wau: surfaces that are with UFv Standard 52-1. partof a fire-resistive assem'ly having a rating of one-hour or r o-e. 52€11.3 Approvals. EXCEPTIONholm of transfer for dispensing operations tleed 5294,3.1 General Storage vers .s and equipn ent used for the o oe separated. `om canopies col strutted in accord .ce with the c p storage,compressaon or dispensing o_ ICNG sisal?be approved or "J:k3:Li?:g Code. c,.edn accordance will:Section 52124:.,3 s.�. . iquefied petro cull gas vehicle fuel dispensers shall not be lis :ocated in t to sa re island as a gasoline dispenser. 52134.3<2 Approved equipment. containers; compressors; pressure-relief devices, including pressure-relief valves; and q zefied petroi.eut~_gas containers s. ":be;ocated in accord- pressure regulators and piping used for CNG shall be approved. ante with Article 82. T_iouefied petroleu:r gas storage and dis- pensing cou;pment shat€ be located outdoors and it accordance 5244.3.3 Listed equipment. doses,hose connections,dispens- with Section 52,01.5. ers,gas-detection systerns and electrical equipment used for CNG shall be listed.Vehiele fueling connections shall be listed acid la- 5203.5 Installation of Dispensing Devices and Equipment. beled. 5293.5.1 General.The insta'ation and operation of LP-gas dis- 5204.4 Attendants, Motor vehicle fueling operations shall be persing systems shall be in accordance with Section 5293.5 and conducted by qualified attendants or in accordance with Section UFC Standard 82-1.Licwefied petroleum gas dispensers and dis- 52134.6 by persons trained in the proper handling of CNG. pensing stations s;^all be installed in accordance with rnanufactur- 52€34.5 Location of Dispensing Operations and Equipment. ers specifications and their listing. 52€34.5.1 General. Compression,storage and dispensing equip- 5293.5.2 Vehicle fuel dispensers. *hent sisal,belocated aboveground, 52133.5.2.1 Valves. A man:aal shutoff valve and an excess flow- EXCEPTIONS;1.Com:press€on,storage or dispersing equipment control valve shall be located in the liquid lire between the p-Imp is allowed iii buildings of o „ornbu-stible construction,as ser forth iii Cie Building Code,whicts are unenclosed for three quarters or snore of and the dispenser ou°et and at the serr_hination of tate liquid piping the€>ersrreie=. at the point of attachment of tae dispenser hoSe. ? CoriDressio.,s:--rage and dispensing ecuiprn ext is allowed to be EXCEPTION-Wd en approved,an e-'ergercy s utoff valve-sway located indoors ia:accordance with UFC Standard 52 ne installed in lieu of the excess`#cw-control valve at tye poim w;?ere 5204.5.2 -Maximum capacity within established lim- :e disper s r hose s a c�ea to the i a-ad piping. its. Wthin the limits established by law restricting the storage o: A sled shutoff ware sh 1.be located at tate discharge end of the CNG for the protection of heavily populated or congested coins transfer hose. merdal areas,she aggregate capacity of any one installation shall 5293.5.2.2 Hoses. Doses and piping for the dispensing of LP- not exceed 183,000 cubic feet(5 18: 974 L). gas dial. be provided with 'hydrostatic relief valves. The hose 5294.5.3 Location on property. In addition to tate requirements length shall not exceed 18 feet(5486 mrr).An approved method of Sectio 52 1.4, dor ipression, storage and dispensing --quip- shal be provided to prerecr the hose agamst mechanical damage. men,shall be installed as foliows: 1998 CAUFOWA FIRE COn=- 6204.5.3 5204101.3.6 1. No'beneath power-unites, piping,regulators and eq...u.ipmen,settings sh-'-fli be provided:to the cls of review and approval.T'he drawing sal illustralethe�;n- 2. Ten feel, (3048 mm)or more from the nearest buil,,dirg 0-1 ing anG regUla*Ora�angem e9t and seal,be shown in spatial relia- property line which could be but on,public street, sidewalk,Or , � th Source of ignit;cn' tion �o , e m the Comp-'essor, storage vessels and EXCEPTION-Dispensing eqtaip-nen,lleed not..e separated frorn emergency shutdown devices. canopies constucied in accordance with the B--ailding Cade. 5204101.3 Atmospheric venting. 3 ' -11 rail of 3, Pwen-y-f,:veL-,- (7620trir,)orma, 5204.10.13.1 Plans and specifications. A drawing illustrating any railroad track and 50'feet(15 240 inn. )or more fromn the near- the location of the vessel support,pipLng't'he-ned-lodd or ground-ing es',rail of any railroad-rna;r.track or any rar",road or transit Hn'. and bonding,and other requirements specified herein shall be pro- where Power for train propulsion-'s provided by an outside d t h-ef for review and approval. vided W the c.I cal source sucl,as third ra"I or overread catenary, and 4, Fifty feel(15 240 nrlm',or more from ire verticai planebelow 5204J0.2.3.2 Cylinder stability. A method of ngidiy support- • G shall be provided.The the nearest overhead wire of a trolley bus'ine. the vessel during the ventmigg of C-N ze',ected method shall Dxovide not snore than two ponn's of support 5204.6 Private Fueling of Motor Vehicles. Self-service CNG- and shall prevent the horizontal altolateralmovem--:nt of the ves- dispensing syste-irs,in6uding key,code and card lock dispensing sel.The system shall be designed to prevent the movement of the systems, shall be `;mited to the fiJIling ly roomed vessel based or,the highest gas-release velocity through valve ori- -uei cor .tainers on CNG--,owe-ed vehicles. feces at th.e vessel's rated pressure-and volume. I he structure o:, In addition to the requiremems in Section,520-1.6,self-service app-urtenance sba-�be constructed of noncombustible materials. CNG-dispenmrg systems shall be-in accordance with the follow- 5204.10.2.3.3 Separation. The structure or aT)vurtenarce used mg: for stabilizing the cylinder shall be separated from the site equip- -ien* -1 be located in accordance I. irle system shall he provided an emergency shutoff switch sent, features and exposures and shall I ,ocalted within 75 fee* (22 860 rurn)of,but not less than 25 Let with Table 5204.10 -A. (7620 mm)from,dispersers,and 2. The owner of the dispensing facility s.hal'ensure the safe op- 'SABLE 5204.10-A—SEPARAMON USTANCE FOR cration o:the system,an-d the training of users. ATMOSPHEMC VENTWG OF CNG MNIMUM,SERARAMN 5204.77 Pressure Regulators. Pressure regulators shall be I EQUiPMFNT OR FEATURE design--,-', installed or protected so their operation will not be B;iO -d..-.gs 25 7621, — affected by the elements(freezi-,g rain,siet,show or-ice),rnud or i debris.This nrotect;on is a"lowed to be imegral with the regulator. Bvi,ding openings 25 7620 j Properly lines 15 4572 5204.8 Valves. Gas piping to e.-a;pr;-cn!sha",beprovidedwith a Pi�ibi;c ways 5 4572 sh to veh�cles 25 7620 readilv access-inle rnanua. -a, ff valve. 5204.9 Ernergency Shutdown. Equipment. An ernergency iCNG com—pressor and shutdown dev;ce shall be locate dwi'l;n 75 feet(22 860 rrnn)of, storage ve& 25 7620 but nos less than 25 feet(7620 nm)from.,dispensers and shall also CNG dispensers 25 7620 be provided in the--compressor area. Upon activation, the emer- gency shutdown shall automatically shut off'he power supply to 5204.10.2.3.4 Grouaiding and bonding. Ti-ie structure or appurtenance used for suppoit the cylinder shall be grounded .he compressor and close valves betwee-, 'he main gas supply and th e - compressor and between the storage containers and dispens- in ac:co--dznc.-with the Electrical Code.The cylinder valve shall els• be bonded prior to the cornmencernent of venting Operations. 5204.10 Discharge of CNG from Motor Vehicle Fuel Storage 5204.10.2.3.5 Vent tube. A vent tube wh;,-'h- will divert the gas I Containers. 'low to atmos:)here shays be insta-fled on the cylinder prior to the corn-mence-ment of venting and.purging opera or.'11-c vent tube 5204.10.1 Apinicabfflty. The discharge of CNG from motor v I sha"be corstructed of nine or tul,,;ng m-atenals in acro rdance with ehticie fuel cylinders for the purposes of maintenance,cylinder "fi * ities shall be At-;--�e 90,Standard 0.2.5. cert, cau.-on, calibration of or other activ., I in accordance Willi Section 5204J10 Piping materials specified its Section 2-8.4 of UFC Standard 52-1 shai'not be used,The vent tube shall be capable of dispersing 5204.10.2 Methods. the gas a rnin:imuml of M feet(3048 mm. ',above grade level.The 51U.10.2.1 General. The discharge of CNG from motor vent Wbe shall" no, be provided with a rain cap or other feature vehicle lue*!'cylinders shall be accom-nplished through a use-closed wnich would lim-it or obstruct tare gas fl-ow. transfer I C s syst m or an approved method of 'Ir a' ospheric ven6l.ng. A,the conne--norn-fitlung of be vent tubee and the CNG cylinder, 5204.10.2.2 a listed bidirectional defor-ation,flla-e arrester shall be provided. dure which explains the logical sequence for discharging the Cy'- 5204.1£1.2.3.6 Signage. Approved NO SMOKING signs shall ide shall be provided to the chi-ei for review and,approval.The be posted within 10 feet(3048 mm)of the cylinder, support strUc- nrocedure shall include what actions the operator will take:n the cure or appurtenance. Approved CYLINDER SH'ALL BE evert of a low-plessu're,or higl-pressure nat=ural gas release dur;rg BONDED signs shall be posted on the cylinder supper-,s"i-acture -e discharging activity.A drawing Me arrangerrient,of ut 1-127 9998 CALWOR€ A FIRE CODE 9191 6196.4 PART VI SPECIAL EQUIPMENT ARTICLE 61 —OIL-BURNING EQIP NT SECTION 6108 —SCOPE SECTION 6106®FUEL OIL Oi i-burrting egaipr•tert other than internal cornbasdon engines, The fuel oil used in a burner shall,be of a type approved for the oil las,ps and portable devices s tc as b€ow torches,melting pots burner and in accordance wit t the has aer ira�i fac.urer's and weed burners shall be in accordance with Article 61recommendations. SECTION 6102—GENERAL SECTION 6166—PORTABLE UNVENT D OIC-BURNgNG HEATING APPLIANCES The design, construction and installation of oil-burning equip- 6 €16.1 General. The design, construction and. ase of portable rnent seal:be is accordance with fhe Mechanical Code.Oil-barn- unvented oiLburring heating appliances shall he in accordance ing equilpment shall be of an approved .ype. Tacks and pipirgwith Sectiot9 8106 and other applicable provisions of'his code. serving oil-bum.rg equipment which has been out of service for a pe.iod of one year sl a i be removed frorr the ground or property or 6106.2 Equipment. Portable arvented oil-barnng heating a^,ardoned in place in accordance with Section 7902.1.7.4 of this appliances shall he listed and dial;it limited to a fuel tank capac- cede, ity of 2 gallons(7.6€.). EXCEPTION: Appliances approved for temporary use during co„structlon processes are allowed to ave a grc=.—fuel tank capacity, S CT90 6103—PERMITS provided such capacity does--at exceed the temps of the'listing of the appliance. A pertrit is required to remove,abandon,place temporarily out of 61€16.3 Location. The use of,:sten portable unvented oil-burn.- service or of rerwise dispose of a combustible liquids trait. See .ng heating appliances shall he limited to supplemental heating in Sectsor. 105.8,permit f.3. £ Group S,Divisions 3,4 and 5 and Group ,J Occupancies. EXCEP'T'ION- When approved, portable unvented oil-buzniag SECTION 6104®ELECTRICAL WIRING AND hearing appliancesmay be used in any occupancy datnng const-uction ga g l g T when such use is necessary for tate construction and the use does not rep::sen'a hazard to life o-property. Electrical wirirg and equipment.used in connwion with oil-bum- 6146.4 Fuel. The grade and type of fuel shall be its accordance ing equip-meat shall be irsta led itt accordance with the Electrical with the listing for the appliance, Storage and handling of fuel Code. shall be in accordance with Article 79. 1-129 1998 CAUFORMA RRE CODE 6201 6205.5 ARTICLE 62-INDUSTRIAL BAKING AND DRYING OVENS SECTION 6201 —SCOPE face temperatures from exceeding 16,3'F(71I.—C).Axl ausl ducts shall not discharge near doors, wilrdows or o*her air intakes in a Location,construction and operation of industrial baking and dry- manner that will risk reentry of vapors into Inc building. ing ovens which are heated with oil or gas fuel or which during operation contain flammable vapors from the products being baked or dried shall be in accordance w-*,,h Article 62,This article SECTION 6204 VENTILL TMN provides requirements for the operation of these ovens with"n cer- tain limitations or control depending on oven design, paint for- 6204.1 General. Ovens it which flammable or toxic vapors are mula':on and ventilation re,--airemerus. In addition to the liberated or through which products of combustion are circ:alatecl of Article 62, industrial bald g and drying ovens s I requirements shall be ventilated by the introduction of fresh air and proper . . shall comply with UFC Standard 62-1. exhaust to outdoors. Discharge pipes shall not terminate within 10 feet(3048 mm),measured horizornal'y,from doors,windows or wood frame walls of buildings. Over.SEvenf;latventilation: shall be �air circ natio?a,;On CTION 6202—PERMITS AND PLANS arranged to provide vigorous and welt-dist-mbute For apermit to operate an oven regu'aledby Article 62,see See- within the oven and to ensure that the fla rmrAble vappor concentration will be below the lower explosive lirnit at all tares. tion 105,Permit o.3. Appica6on for a permit shall be accompa- Unless the overt?s operated it accordance with specific approval demonstrating safe operation. nied by plans showing essential details and calculations specifying particular solvents and rate of ventilation, 'he-rate of ventilation shall rot be less than 1 0,G00,cubic feet of fresh air per gallon of solvent evaporated 174.8 m3g_1� in continuous process a.. % -0 SECTION 6203®LOCATION AND CONSTRUCTEON ovens and not less than 380 cubic feet per minute per gail!on(0.047 6203.1 General. When locating ovens,oven heaters and related per Ll of flarnmable sotven! evaporated in batch process equipment, the possibility of fire resuiting from over seating or ovens, from the escape of fuel gas or fuel oil and the possibility of damage 6204.2 Duct Intake Openings. Exhaust duct intake openings shall be located in the area of greatest concentration of vapors. ,o the building and injury to persons explosion shall be considered. 62643 Conveying Means. Exhaust shall be conveyed by me- 6203.2 Elevation. Ovens shall be located at or above grade. chanica'; mans usnig power-driven fans. EXCEPTION: Ovens are allowed in basements having at leas,50 Percent oft e wail--ea of the room,in w":-,F t -oven:s located above grade. SECTION 6205®SAFETY CONTROLS 62013 Clearances, Ovens shall be readily accessible for in- 6205.1 General. Safety controls speciflied in UFC Standard, spection and-maintenarce and shall have adequate clearances to 62-1 shall be provided in stiff-icient number and s:ubstantia'ly co i- allow the;,roger finchoning of explosion vents.Roofs and,floorss,, acted anrn d arranged*0 ain-arn the re,ui- d con-diulons of saffety of ovens shall be sufficiently insulated and ventilated to keep and prevent the development of fire avid explosion hazards. temperatures a, combus'.ible ceilings and floors below 260'F (71.1-Q. 6205.2 Ventilation Controls. Suitably interlocked ventilation ventilation 1 provide: requi~ed n controls shall be provided which will ensure 6203.4 Construction. Ovens with a maximum.oven-operating of the system. temperature exceeding 160'F 1%71.l'Q shall be constructed of rorcombustible materials.The amount o�insu,a,ion used in oven 6205.3 Fuel-safety Controls. Suitably interlocked fuel-safety panel consuuc6on shall be adequate to prevent the outside surface controls shall be provided And arranged to mininuize the possib,`.l- temr.perat"Ire from-exceeding 160'F(71.1*C),or adequate guards ity of dangerous accumulations of explosive air-fiael mixtures in shall,be provided to protect persopre'.. the heating system. 6203.5 Explosion Control. Ovens which could contain flarn- 6205.4 Excess Temperature Controls. Excess temperature triable air gas mixt incl shall be equipped with explosion vent;ng, controls shall be provided to maintain a safe operating 62016 Ducts. Ducts shall, be constme'ed of noncombustible temperature within the oven. a 6205.5 Conveyer Interlocks. C nveyor interlocks shall be pro- material. Ducts shall be tight and sl not have openings other 0 conveyor Duckslavinga flam pro- than those required for the proper operation and maintenance of vided in mabe vapor hazard such the system. Ducts passing through combustible walls, floors or that the conveyor cannot move uni ess ventilating fans are opera, roofs shall have adequate insulation and clearances to prevent Sur- Lng and discharging the required volu-nee of au, I_i3q 1998 Cei4t.3FORN€,A FRE CODE 63001 63;s ARTICLE 63— FMGERA N SECTON 6301 —SCOPE 63€17.2 Valve Operational Procedure, Valves and switches snail be adequately identified as sequential proccduce to be Refrigeration unit and system installations having a refrigerant fol=coved is'he even,of an e x ergs acy. circuit containing more than 220 pounds(1,010 kg)of Group At or 30 wands ('16 kg) o ., : any other group - _rigerant slna_! be in 6307.3 Control Boxes. 0;ontrol boxes shall be-of iron or steel not accordance with Article 63 are the Mecna:n cal (rode, see the less t a 0.055 inch (1.4 mrn)(16 gage)thickness and provided Mechanical Code for_.,frigerant group descriptions.see also Sec- with a hinged cover and lock. tions 800 i.1-2 and 8002. 63€17.4 Identification. vo_,tro'_ boxes shall be provided with a EXCEPTION. he chiefs amhorized to exempt tertporary or por- permanent label on the outside cover reading FIRE DEPART- tah:eirstai!-noes. MENT—EMERGENCY CONTROL. BOX and including :he name of tl:e-efrigerant it the systern.Hazard iderntifecataon to`�J ac- cordance io s cordance w th C y1? - andard 79-3 and Fable A- -H-1 if the r fr_gerant used-s:nc.uded in this table shall be posted inside and ?efnigerants sinal)be classified into safety groups in accordance outside of the control:box. wi,h the Mechanical Code. Refrigerant hazards categories shall be classified,asindicaed it SECTMN 6308—TREATr-,,IE T AND FLABM Table A-Ali-H-'1 .`.::e refFige~art used is iincluded this table and SYSTEMS FOR MSCHARGE s accordance wit".Section 8002 otne-wise. 63118.1 General. 6308.1A Applicability. Refrigerador systems which are SE TION 65303—.DEMN€ ONS designed to discharge refrigerant vapor to atmosphere s tall be For definitions of ? PI� IAl DANGEROUS i v 1F provided. with -.r. approve ea,rert or 'wring system when. AND9 A.yAi,�'H (I3�l.H),��,£3�J � �€.,AI�I�A�I�,�'�' LMT required by Section 630M.Also see Section.6314,11. (LF ) ERMISSIELE EXPOSURE LIMIT(PEI,)and R RIG- EXCEPTO?dSa Amo a systee�s complying by::t Sec- ERAN'",see A-`cle 2. or refrigerant groups,see the Mechanical tion.6309. Code. 2.Ammonia absorption systems se:v?ng a single dwel2<ng unt. 63118.1.2 Toxic and highly toxic refrigerants. Systems con- taining refrigerants which are toxic or highly toxic small discharge SECTION 6304—PERMITS AND PLANS vapor to atmosphere only tl:rought at,approved treatment system. 'preatrnent systems shall be in accordance with Sections I or a;;errnit to install or o;elate a refrigeration system_,see Sec- 8003.3.1.3.5,1, 8003,3.1.3.5.2 and 8003.3.1.3.5.3. tic:-: t05,Permit r.2.When required by the chief,applications for ;,e-m;ts shall also be in accordance with section 8001.3. 63€18,x.3 Flammable refriger€nt& Systems containing refrig- erants which are flarnrnable shall discharge vapor to :he atmo- Plans and specifications for devices and systerns required by sphere only through ar approved treatment or f a i ig systern- approval pr'©F to installation.Ar`c e 63 sinal`be sub.mi,ted to the fire department far review and Flaring systems shall be in accordance with Section 6308.2. 63€8.2 Flaring System Design Requirements& Mlarirng systems for imcineration or flammable refrigerants shall be designed to SECTION6305`--�-`-'iNSTALL TIO AND i'c;nerate the entire discharge. fire products of refrigerant incin- MAiNTENANCE erasion shall not pose health or environt:mr:tal hazards.I.ricine-a- tiGn shall be automatic ',3:-,ox3 irnitiaticr! of discha: e, shat, be Rige-ati;.zrn systems shalle installed and i;aai;atained L-1 a safe -cyan ne whorl wit.:..ink-n;ze ...e Iife,health:and fire hazard of the designed,�t _g o prevent blowback, and sha? not expose structures or ,stat atios.Instal ation s:iaih be-in accordance with.the Mecham- materials .o threw c: fare. Standby :gel, such as '�'gzs, and cal Code.Also see Sections 63 i 3.5 and 6320.2. standby power small have the capacity to operate For one and orae half the required th-me fur complete inclnerations of refrigerant in Refrigeration systems shah be safely mairtai:ted is an operable the syste condition, free fro:s accus miations of oil, dirt, waste, excessive co-rosion,other debris or leaks. SECTION 6308—AMMOMA MSCHA GE Ammonia refrigerador systenns saran be provided with an errler- ECT 6306—ACCESS gency discharge into a tank of water provided exclusively for - o ammonia absGe tits..At leas, ga%lot?(3.79 I-)of fresh water shall Refrigeration systemss shall be accessible:C ul:., ire deparfl—nen,at be provided for each pound{fig)^...:f a:?32:'1Cisr^ 7r;the SVSeen'f.Theall ti a es as required by the chief. See also sections 6310.2 water used shall be prevented from freezing withoull the use cf salt and 6315.3. cr chemicals by burial below frost depth:or other approved means. The tank shall be substantially copstrume of trot less than 1/8-inch SECTMN 6,307—EMERGENCY CONTROL BOX (2.5"i mm}(,0 gage)steel.The horizontal d`me-is; of the tank mall be equal to or less than ore half of the height.The tank shall 6307.1 Location. When re vire:by Article 63 or the Mechan;- have a hinged cover or,if of tray enclosed evpe,shall Dave a vest cal Code, control boxes sham be located outside of the building tache at the top. Ripe connections shall be Ough the top of the adjacent to a street or at an approved accessible location.All poi-- tank.The discharge pipe from*,be pressure-relief valves sinal:dis- tions o`live control box snail be 6 feet(1 829 rr .)or less above the charge a r moria r the centerof*he'ank sear tete bo torr-nut not ad wining grade. more than 30 feet(gi44.'lits)below the surface of the water. 1998 CAUFORMA RRE CODE EXCEPTION.An emergency discharge is not r_-ouired for ammo- EXCEPTIONS: 1. Momentary ter:perature excursions such as nia-water absorption unit systems installed"'doors serving a dwell- electrical contacts in Croup Al and Bl systenss. All, i g noir provider £ at the discharge is shielded and dispersed- 2.Refrigeration mach inery rooms used exclusively for d roc?-fired absosvtion equipment. N MACHINERY 3.Existing nonconforming installations may be allowed if approved Y. SECTION �� by the building official when the combustion system is interlocked M' ROOMS with the refrigerant detection system to slut off at the PEL and the risks to tine equipment life arising from.dissociation.products are acknowi- 114 63113,1 �e her. Required. Refrigeration: systems stall be pro- edged in writin � the owner.14 � vided with a refrigeration machinery room'when a ty of the fol- 'owing conditions exist: SECTION 6311 —REFRIGERATION MACHINERY 1. The quantity of refrigerant in a single system exceeds quan- ROOM VENTILATION ION m titles specified an the Mechanical Cade. M 6311.1 General. Refrigeration machinery rows shall be pro- m 2. D:sect-fired absorption equipmert• vided with a continuous source of outside air for ventilation and W, EXCEPTION:Direct-and indirect-fired li,hiurn bromide absorp- removal of rejected heat. � tion sysiems using water as the reftsgerart. ¢� 6311.2 Distribution of Ventilation. Exhaust inlets or perrna- � 3. A Group Al systerrn,as determined by the Mechanical Code, gent openings shall be located to provide ventilation throng lout M having an aggregate compressor energy of 100 horsepower(351.5 the entire refrigeratiar machinery roo;n. kw)or more. 6311.3 Intermittent Control of Ventilation Systems. Fars � 4. The systeM contains other than a Croup Al refrigerant, as providing refrigeration machinery y room temperature control or deter pined by the Illecha t='cal Code. automatic response to refri er= as in order to maintain con- EXCEPTIONS. gr �.�e g�.. � EXCEPTIONS. 1. Liihiur, bromide absorption systei,s using centrations below the:SEL are allowed:o be automatically con- water as the refrigerant. trolled to provide intermittent ventilation as conditions require. 2.A nmonia-water absorption unit systerns installed outdoors,pro- vided that tiVentilation e;azntity cr're` gerant i:a single-system does gat exceed 6311.4 Emergency Control of' Systems. Fans pro- Table ;I-A amounts and the discharge is shielded ural dispersed. vidi:ng emergency purge ventilation for refrigerant escape shall AP 3.Systems containing less than 300 pounds(136 kg)of refrigerant have a clearly identified switch of the break-glass type providing M R-123 and located in an approved exterior iocation. or-only control im-mediately adjacent to and outside of each 4. Systems containing less than 35 Gourds(16 kg)of ref.gerant refrigerant machinery room;nears of egress-Purge fats shall also R-737 and located i an approved exw5ior iocat€o., respond automatically to the refrigerants concentration detection 631.0.2 Dimensions. Refrigeration machinery rooms shall be of system set to activate the ventilation system at no more that 25 such dimensions trial all system parts are readily accessible with percent of rite l rr or SQ percent of the Il�l_�i or a Henson°egaiva r rP " ,� ien:t thereto,whichever is less.An emergency purge control.shall .9 adequate space for maintenance and operations.All unobstructed z be provided with a manual reset only. M walking space a least feet (914.4 mm) :r width and 6 feet 8 inches (2032 rung) in heightshall be Maintained throughout 6311.5 Central Control of Ventilation Systems. Mechanical Kj allowing free access to at least two sides of all moving machinery ventilation systems shall have switches to control power to each and approaching each stop valve.Access to refrigeration rnachm- fare.The switches shall be key operated or within a locked glass- cry rooms shall be restricted to authorized personnel and pasted covered enclosure at an approved location adjacent to and outside with a permanent sigh. of the principal entrance to the machinery room:.?Necessary keys M shall be located in a single approved location. Switches cortrol- M 631€3.3 Means reit Egress. deans of egress shall comply with the ling fans Providing continuous ventilation shall be of the two €R Building Code for special hazards. position, on/off type. Switches controlling farms providing 63€0.4 Reffiger°an-vapatr° Alarms. Machinery rooms shall intermittent or emergency ventilation:sinal:be of the three-posi- have approved refrigerant-vapor dectector or detectors. The de- tion,autormaticlon>of type.Switches shalt_be labeled identifying tector,or a samplingg or ube that draws air to the detector, small be both function and specific fan controlled. Two-colored and labeled indicator lamps responding to the differential pressure located in an area where ref ger�n t fnc g a leak is likely to cancel- created by air low shall be provided for each swatch. One:.amp trate. the vectector shall activate visual and addible alarms at a value snot greater than one half 113L. ,or measuremetnt consistent shall indicate flow,the other shall indurate no low. therewith, the PEE, or measurement consistent therewith, or 25 6311..6 Ventilation Discharge. Exhaust from mechanical ven- percert of the LFL,whichever is less. tilation systems shall be discharged 20 feet(6096 nr..m)or more tr 6310.5 Separation. Refrigeration machi.neny rooms shall be from a pr®party lire or openings into buildings.Discharges capa- ble of exceeding 25 percent of the LFL or 50 percent o the:DLH separated from other portions of the building as required-in theW. shall be equipped with approved treatment systems to reduce the M. special Hazards provisions of the Building Code. penetrations discharge concentrations to these values or lower.Also see See- Ahshall be sealed to inhibit the passage of refrigerant vapor. M tion 6308. 6310.6 Combustion Ail' and Return Air. Combustion air or 6311.7 Fans, Faris and associated equipment intended to operate u return air shall not be taper from or through a refrigeration the emergency purge of other than Croup Al or Croup 3l refr°iger- Machinery roost. ants small meet the requirements for a Class I,Division 3 hazard- �i EXCFPTIONS' I. refrigeration magi,ery rooms used excla_ oats location as specified it the Electrical Code. � slveiy for direct-fired absory£don equipornent. M 5311.5 Ventilation Intake, Makeszp-air intakes to replace the � 2.Direct-vented combustion equipment. exhaust air shall be provided to the refrigeration machinery room i 6310 Special Requiremenzt& Open flames ar devices having directly frons outside the building. intakes shall be located as M P0 an exposed surface exceeding 803'F (427'C) are prohibited it required by the Mechanical Code and fitted with backdraft damp- m ?,A refrigeration machinery roorns. ers or similar approved flow-control gleans to prevent reverse M I—i v4 _._. 19098 CALIFORMA RRE CODE 6311,8 o flow.Ds'rlbuion o`nnakeup air sna";be arranged to provide:hor- SECT€ON 6314REFAIGERATlON MACHNERY M ough mixing within the refrigeration machinery room to prevent ROOM EQUiPMENT AND CONTROLS M short ci-Cui'rg ofthe-makeup air directly to the exhaust. 6314.1 General. Eciuinrnent, pi,;-g, due's, dens 0- S—. I-- M devices which are no,essential for t- .e refrigeration process,maim 6311.9 Ventilatiori Rate. Ventilat'lon. rat te shall be in accordance with the Building and Mechanical codes. tenance of the equip-ment, or i'luntination, ventilation or fire protecoor of the room slsal no, be placed in or pass through a refrige,atior machinery rown. AlEquipment essential to thM e refrigeration process often includes, Ns SEC=N 6312—REFRIGERATED PROCESS AND . but is nways:dot alI I limited to,Ih e fbilowing:refrigeration compres- V, STORAGE AREAS Wi sors; condensing units; pumps, associated piping and autom atic control valves for refrigerarit, condenser waver, and briM Refr-'geran* cuantilics exceeding the amounts in the Mechanical tiser wane or M chilled water;refrigera;on control devices and panels;macHnery �q Code (see -UMC Table 11-A)l in evaporators and piping within rooms or spaces used exc'usive"y for processing or storage of roolrl vCiltilation eQuipnnert..cooling towers Or portions tncreol�; m l M refrigerant receivers and accurnulators; refrigerant vapor-,or-detec- M �A materials under refrigerated conditions shall nothe limited pro- M tion and aiatin. systems; machinery room fire sprinkier system M &I vided that means of egress is provided m. accordance with ,he INS 0. excl..Ave Of its sliutoff valves;'minbinery room lighting and,serv- M ?4 Building Cod-e-for special hazards aid.: 519 ice receptacles;and motor control centers and electrical panels for M The refrigerated room or space is equipped with a refrigerant macHneiy room systems. vapor-detection and al-arm. system complying whir Section 6313- PA 6314.2 Electrical. Electrical eqLipnnent and insta'lation's shall M and Im M. com-:,.y with the Electrical Code. The re-frigeratlion Mac n- inll_ �Nl 2. The refrigeratedroomor space is scaled from all other por- :1 .00m shall no,be recurred to be classif,'ed as ahazardous location M tions of the building by vaportight construction and tightfitting, for eectrical equipment except as provided m :he- Mechanical M gasketed doors. Code and Ar:icic 63. tit F� EXCEPTIOM Adjoining re-rigera-zed rooms. 6314.3 Storage. Storage of-materials iii a refrigeration maclrin- M cry room shall be in accordance with other applicable articles of ,his code. SECTiON 6313 DETECT90N AND ALARM SYSTEMS 6314.4 Emergency Control. A clearly ider"'flied switch of the M break-glass type providing off-only control of electrically ener 6313.1 GeneraL When leouired by this anicle,approved refrig- gized equi-ornent and devices wfthni the refr:geratiori machinery crant vapor-defection devices shalt'be connected to alarm systems I *-';z;n,g'is, le morn shall be provided imrned'ately adjacent to and outside of M ut:_,L :ted a-arm -,ofge�n--ral��-iga M each refrigeration machinery room incans of egress.in,addition, M sound level of at least 15 dB above the operating ambient sound pressure level of the space in wiuch they are irstall"ed aindprovid- emergency*s utoff shall also be autom atica"y activated when the concentration cl�'ref-igemrit vap�,or exceeds 25 percent of the LFL_ ing an approved, distinctive audible and visual alar m. . See Sec- ki tions 6314.1 and 8003. .10. SECTION 6315®REFRIGERANT CONTROL VALVES 6313.2 Detection Thresholds. 63151 Location. Stop valves shall be installed in thereEnigerant 6313.2.1 AlBrm. Refrigerant vapor alarms shall be activated pi:)irg of a refrigeration systemM, at the following M wheneverthe refrigerant vapor PEL is exceeded. 1. At the inlet and outlet of a positive-d-;s-,,acement-type con:- M pressor,compuressor unit or condensing unit, 6313.2.2 Automatic shutdown. In other than machinery roorns, such sys-ems slall also actor ray irally stop the flow ofreLrigerant 2. At.he refrigerant outlet from a liquid receivet, and M to evaporators within the space and stop the--:!low of refrigerant in 3. At the refrigerant inlet o.a.pressure vessel containing lip-id q s all supply liine .-av'r.g the macmirle-y room whenever the refrig- refrigerant andhav'ng an internal gross volume exceeding 3 cubic KI erant vallo cconxentration;s detected a.or above 50 percent-of the fee,(85 Ll H or 25 percent of the LF-L. Detection of re-frigeran," Vale,- EXCEPTIONS. I.systems will) roar- M con-centrat-ons at or above 25 percent of th-c LFL shall alifornati- pressors. M M a - "i-y dv-energizelect trical power within the space which does no, 2.Systenis having a pu-rp-out receiver for storage of the ci:arge. M , e_ meet rhe requirement s for a Mass I.,Division !,Group D electrical 3.Syst.-tris containing less than 110 peens(50 kg)of Group A refrigerant. 4.Kelfwcosta ined systerps ebno'require a stop valve ac Ille i-,le*of 6313.3 Power and. Super-fision. Detection and alarm systems slnail be powered and supervised as required for fire alarm systems in accordance with JCC Standard '0-2. 6315.2 Support. Stop valves installed in copper refrigerant limes of /4 incl{19mm)or less outside diameter shall be securely 6313.4 Nlcmitoring and Annunciation. Detection are alarm supported independently of the tubing or piping. systems shall be remotely annunciated at an approved constantlyki 6316.3 Access. Stop valves required by Section 6315 shall be -`0 M atiended location as:equired for fire alann systems in accordance readily '-M adiv accessible from the refrigeration machinery room floor or wii th Article "0. a level platform. M 6313.5 Installation, and Maintenance. Det-.--*;on and alarm 6315.4 Identification. Stop valves shall be identified by tagging systems snail be installed arc maintaiiiied as required for fire M accordance with Section 6319.A valve chart shall be mounted -M AA alarm systems m accordance wit",Article 10 and UFC Standards under glass at a--approved location near the principal entrance to a M. 10-2 and 10-4.ANo see Section 6320, refrigeration machinery room, M M 6315.5 1993 CALIFORNIA F@RE CODE 6324 6315.5 Piping Identification.ication. T'ap'ing sh0 be identified in 5. Detection and alarm systems. M accordance with Section 6359. The type of refrigerant, function and press£re si all be Indic bred. Fire alarm systems shall be tested in accordance with UFC Standard 10-2. ly l 63 6 PROTECTION � MECHANICAL6320.2 Periodic Testing. The following emergency devices or systems shall be tested in accordance with the manufacturer's s DAMAGE instructions and as required by the chief: Refrigeration systems and portions thereof shall not be'oea£ed in 1. "treatment and flaring systems, an e€evator shaft, dumbwaiter shaft or shafN having moving 2. Waves and appurtenances necessary to he operation of obiects therein, nor in a location where they will be subject to �� 5 �. , emergency refrigeration control boxes, n?ee.anical warpage.Equipment subjje„t to ve.,:Cu lar damage shad be protected in accordance with Section 8001.i 1.3. 3. Faris and associated equipment intended to operate erner- gency purge ventilation systems, SECTION 6317—ELECTRICAL 4. Detection and alarm.systems.See Section 6313.5. 6317.E General. Electricallytrically energized components of refrig- Also see Section 6305. eration systems shall conform to the Electrical Code.See also Sec- 6320.3 Records. A written record of required testing shall be tion 6314.2. maintained on the prernises. 6317.2 Secondary Source. When treatment,detection or alarm 6320.4 Frequency of Testing. Unless otherwise required by the systems are required,such systems shall be connected to a second- chief, testing frequency shall be in accordance with Sec- ary source of pourer to automatically supply electrical power in tion 632-0.2. the event of loss of power from be primary source.See the Electri- cal Code. 6320.5 Personnel Qualifications. Vests of emergency devices or systeans required by Article 63 shall be conducted by approved persons. SECTION 6318 €NSTR CTIO S The person in charge of premises on which a refrigeration unit or SECTION 6321 —NOTIFICATION OF DISCHARGES system is installed shall provide an approved card located in the Th `re department shall be netified imp edia£eiy u pop discharge emergency control box designating: _ 3, of refrigerant,whether automatic or manual,pce._rigerant sha.l no,. 1. Instructions for suuspending operation of the system in the be discharged except in an emergency.Notification shall comply event of an emergency, with Section 80.31.5.2.2. 2. The name, address and emergency telephone numbers to EXCEPTIONS. i. Refrigeration systems operating at pressures obtain emergency service, he!ow a-ur:ospheric ansa incorporating automatic purge cycles. Z.6ncidemal operation of automatic pressure-relief vrdves resui Ing 3. The name.ad refs and telephone nu nber of the Etre depart- it..minor release of the refrigerant charge. rnent with instructions to"iv^tify the`ire department in tn.e event of 3.?ncidertai minor releases associated with service operations brier an etnergency,and system pump down has been accomplished. 4. _ne location and operation of emergency discharge systems when such systems are required by Article 63. SECTION 6322---STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE Flammable and combustible materials shall not be stored in SECTION 6319®EMERGENCY SIGNS AND LABELS machinery rooms. Storage,use and handling of extra refrigerant Refrigeration ;units or systems shall be provided with approved or refrigerant osis shall be as raga i.red by other articles of this code. emergency signs, charts and labels in accordance with the Wit- See Articles 74,75,79 and 80 for storage,use and handling other chanical Code and:JFC Standard 79-3.See also Apperdix VI-H. than within refrigeration systems. azard signals shall be in accordance with Table A-V1-H-1 if the EXCEPT€OM 3paw parts,tools and incidental materials neces- refrigerant used is included an this table. sary to.-the safe and proper op'erat'ion and train tenance of the system. SECTIO 6320®TESTING OF EQUIPMENT SECTION 6323—CHANGING OF REFRIGERANT" TYPE 6320.E Acceptance'Testing. The following emergency devices Refrigerant tykes shall no,be changed without prior notification or systems shall be tested to demonstrate their safety and effec- and approval of the v Lief. tiveness upon completion or alteration: 1. Treatment and flaring systems, SECTION 6324—RECORDS 2. Ammonia diffusion systems, The person an charge of the premises on which a refrigeration aunt 3. Waives and appurtenances necessary to the operation of or system subject to these regulations is installed or maintained emergency refrigeration control boxes, shall keep a written record of refrigerant quantities brought onto 4. Fans and associated equipment intended to operate earner- and removed£roars the premises.Such records shall be available to gercy purge ventilation systems,and the fire department. rt_a3� 1998 CALIFORMA FIRE CODE 6401 6404.9 ARTICLE 64-STATIONARY LEAD-ACID BATTERY SYSTEMS SECTION 6401 ®SCOPE other portions of the building by a two-hour fl-re-resistive occu- Stationary lead-acid battery systems laving a Iigttid capacity of pancy separation. more than iOO ga"ons(378.5 L)used for tacility standby power, 6404.4 Spill Control. Each rack of batteries,or group of racks emergency power or urinterrupted power suppl'ies shall be in ac- shall qqu be with a liid-tight 4-inch(10"1.6 nnrn',spill-con- cordance with Article 64. Stationary lead-acid battery sys'ertis trot barrier which extends at least I inch (25.4 mni)beyond the with individual lead-acid batteries exceeding 20 gallons(75.7 L) battery rack in all directions. each shall also comply with Article 80. 6404.5 Neutralization. An alproved method to neutralize spilled electrolyte shall be provided.The method shall be-capable SECTION 6402®DEFINITIONS of neutra'.`iziog a Spill from the lairgest lead-acid battery to a pH be- For d,-.--.*nition,s of BATTRY,LHAD-ACI D arse B ATTH RY SYS- tween, 7.0 and 9.0. Eon STX IONARY LEAD-ACID,see Addle 2. 6404.6 Ventilation. Venti'ai t , shall be provided in accordance with the Mechanical Code and the following: SECTION 6403®PERMITS 1, The ventilation system shall bedesigned o H-nit the inayd- 6403.1 General. For a err to instail or operatebattery Sys- mum concentration of hydrogen to 1.0 percent of the total volume f othe room in accordance with nationally recognized standards, terns with stationary lead-acid batteries, see Section 105.81 or Permit b.1. 2. Continuous ventilation shall be provided at a rate of not less 6403.2 Design Submittals. Prior to installation, plans shall be than I cubic foot per minute per square foot(5.1 m3/s per n,2;of submitlted and approved. floor area of throe om. SECTION 6404®INSTALLATION AND 6404.7 Signs. Doors into rooms or buildings containing station- MAINTENANCE ay lead-acid battery systems shall be provided with approve,,: signs.The signs sl,0 slate that Elbe roon,contains lead-acid battery 6404.1 Genera. Installation and maintenance of battery sys- systems, that the battery roorni contains energized electrical cir- terns shall be to accordance with nationally recognized standards. c,,i*!ts anm that the battery electrolyte Solutions are corrosive liq- See Section 9003,Standards a.2.10 and.a.2.1.,1,and Section 64)4. u!ids• 6404.2 Safety Venting. Batlenies shall be provided, with safety 6404S Seismic Protection. Battery systems shall be seismical- vent ng eismicalvenring caps. ly braced in accordance with the Building Code. 6404.3 Occupancy Separation. In olll;er than Groups A, E, 1 6404.9 Smoke Detection. An approved automatic srnoke cetcc- and R Occupancies,battery systerns shall be located in a room Sep- tior. system shall be installed in such areas and supervised by an arated from other portions of the building by a rimirnurn,one-hour approved central,proprietary or remote stan'on service or a fire-resistive occupancy separation.In Groups A,E,I and R,,','cc-a- alarm:wh;ch will give an audiNe signal at a constantly attended Pancies, bat-cry systems shall"be located ir a roorn.sel,'arated from location. 1:998 CAIUFORMA RRE CODE 74011 7 401.'x.3 PART VII SPECIAL SUBJECTS ARTICLE 74-COMPRESSED GASES ECTM 7401 •—GENERAL 74€11,5 Security. 74111.1 Scalae. Storage,use acrd handling of compressed gases in 1401.6.1 General. Compressed gas containers,cylinders,tanks compressed gas containers,cylinders,tanks and syste yrs shall be and systems shall he secured against acc;_de dental disiodgersae it bird in accordance with: Article 74, including those gases regulated against access by unauthorized persoir el in accordance with.See- elsewhere:r this code. Partially full cornpzessed gas containers, tion 7401.6. cylinders or tanks conta'n—Ing residual gases sha'I be considered as fall for tare purposes of the controls recuimd. 7401.6.2 Security ea areas. �"he storage, use and handing of compressed gas containers,cylinders,tanks and systems shall be EXCEPTION:uses vritiai n approved ref:gera€ior.syste ass cern- safeguarded in accordance with Section 8001.11.2. *tying with true Mer_±a icai Code are not regulated by Ar idle 74.See A!icie 63. 7401.6.3 Physical protection. Compressed gas containers,cyl- For requirements pertaining to'bulk oxygen systems at indus- inders, tanks and systems w tics could be exposed to physical trial and irstitu;ona consumer sites,see Ji~G Standard 83-2. damage shat:be protected. Guard posts or other means shall he provided to protect compressed gas containers, cylinders, tariffs For requirements pe tainirrg to cutting and welding, seeand systems..ndoo s and outdoors from vehicular darnage,When `c=e 49. such;guards are provided,see Section 800'.i 1.3 for design crite- For requirements pertaining to CNG, see Article 52, ria. Y or rcquiremeilts persaininiz to cryogenic fluids,see 1�rticle 75. 7401.6A Securing compressed gas containers,cylinders brash tank& Compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks shall' be For re rziren:encssee Ar pertaining to�o �,�ressed gases classified as sereed to prevent falling due to contact, vibration or seismic hazardous materials,ssee icae g act;ctivity. Securing of compressed gas conta rers, cyurders and A cr requirements pertaining to LP-gas,see Article S2. tarsks s ball be by one of the followarag met ods: 74111.2 Definitions. For defiaritions of COMPRESSED GAS, EXCEPTION:Compresse;t gas containe--s,cylinden and tanks i the process of exatnInatio `filing,trarspert o:servicing. Gm?�s✓SSEI✓ GAS y.q.,�9N7'AIIaI� G�31diP��SS�'� 4"aAS 1. Securing containers, cylinders azrd tanks to a fixed object SYSTEM.,DOT,FLAMMABLE GAS,FLAMMABLE LIQUE- g c � qsArticleeJdi%h one or nature restraints. PIED GAS,HANDLING,NESTING a:sd�5�,see 2. 2. Securing containers, cylinders and tanks on a cart or other 7401.3 errr act . Per its are reedited to stere,trairspor+on site, mobile device designed for the movement of compressed gas con- dispense,use or handle compressed gases in excess of quarnities tainers,cylinders or tanks. specified it section 305,Permit c.7. 3. Nesting of compressed gas containers,cylinders and tams at 74131.4 Gs3nWners, Cylinders and Tanks. Compressed gas cor:tainer z 11:ng or servicing facilities or in seller's warehouses containers,cylinders and tanks stall be in accordance with Sec- rot accessible tothe pub",ic.Nesting dial:be allowed provided the t ort 5331.4.Compressed gas containers,cylinders or'anks which rested containers,cylinders or tanks,if dislodged,do not obstruct are not designed for refillable use shall not be re 'led after use of tine required Means of egress. ,he original contents. 4. Securing of compressed gars containers,cylinders and tanks 74£31.5 Marking. , or within a rack, framework, cabinet or similar assembly designed for such use. 7401.51 General, Compressed gas containers,cylinders,tants 74€1.7 Valve Protection. and systems shall be marlfed it accordance with nationally recog- nized standards and in accordance with Section 7431.5, See 7431.7.1 General. Compressed gas container,cylinder and tank Article 93,Standards a.2.1 and c.1.l. valves shall Ise protected from physical damage by means of pro- tective caps, collars or similar devices in accordance with: Sec- 7401.5.2 Stationary compressed gas containers, cylinders ties 7431.7, and.tanks. Stationary compressed gas containers,cylinders and tanks shall be marked in accordance with 1_JFG Standard 79-3. 74€11..7.2 Compressed gas container,ey1jnder or tare pretec- Marlfings shall he visible from any directions of approach. tine caps or collars. Compressed gas containers,cylindiers and tarps designed for protective caps, collars or outer protective 7431.5.3 'Piping systems. markings used for piping systems devices shall have the caps or devices in place except when the shall consist of Che conten-'s name and inchide a direction of flow containers, cylinders or tasks are in use or are being serviced or arrow.M.,arkings sl a:l be provided at each.valve,at wall,floor or filled. ceiling penetrations; at each change of direction; and at a r aini- mum of every 2G feet(6096 m m)or fraction thereof throughout 74611.7,E Gaps and tsi.rrgs, Compressed pressed gas containers, cylin- ,hze piping nm. tiers and tanks designed for valve protection caps or other protec- tive devices shall have the caps or devices attached,When outlet E CE I£4 e.Piping whichcautd carry ore than one gas at vara- caps or plugs are installed,they s. bein t ous ti nes shah have anp.o• to signs or markir s posted at the rnan- lull :r pace. �'�a -s. g r ifold, along t e Piping y.d at each point of :ase to provide clear EXCEPTION-When ccmoressed gas containers, cy_inders or identification and warning. tanks are in use,being serviced or being€tilled. 1-139 74013 6 M8 CAUFORMA FRE CODE 7402.2.2.t 7405.0 Separation from Hazardous Conditions. by trained personnel it accordance with nationally recognized standards. See.Article 90,Standard u.3.3. 7405.x.5 der eral, Compressed gas containers, cylinders and 7405.55 Unauthorized Use. Com.pressed gas containers,cy jtl- tarks and systems :s storage or use s',^a.:be separated`rod�maten- als and cordi£.o is which aresen,exposure hazards to or from each ders, tanks arc'. systems shall no,be used for any p irpose other other.compressed gas containers,cylinders,tanks and systems.. than to serve as a vessel for containing the product which it is storage or use shall be separated in accordance with Section designed to contain. 7401.8. 7405.12 Exposure to Fire. Compressed gas containers, cylin- ders and tanles which have been exposed to fire shall be removed 7401.8.2 Incompatible materials. Compressed gas containers, from service.Containers,cylinders and tanks so removed shall be cylinders and tanks shall be separated from each o'her based on handled by approved gz:alified persons. the hazard class of their contents.Coirpressed gas containers,cyl- iliders and tanks shall be separated from,incompatib e£materials in 4401.13 Leaks, Damage or Corrosion. Leaking, damaged, or accordance with Section 8001.i1.g. corroded compressed gas containers,cylinders and tarps shall be removed froln service. Leaking, damaged or corroded corn- 7401.8.3 Combustible waste,vegetation and similar materi- pressed gas systems shall be rep?aced or repaired in accordance als. Combustdbie waste,vegetation and similar:materials shall,be with the following: kept a minimum of 10 feet(3048 ism)from compressed gas con- I. Compressed gas containers,cylinders and tanks which have tainers,cylinders,tanks and systems.An unpierced noncombus- been re:nmoved from service shall be handled in an approved man- ti'oie barrier extending not'less than lg irches(457 m:r)above and nere to the front and:ear of the area of storage or use is allowed m lieu of such distance. 2,. Compressed gas systems which are rin dete .rted to be leak- ing,damaged or corroded shall be repaired to a serviceable condi- 7405e8.4 Ledges, platforms and elevators. Compressed gas tion or removed from service. containers,cylinders and tanks shall not be placed near elevators, 7401.54 Surface of Unprotected Storage or Use Areas. unr,rotected platform: ledges or other areas where falling would Unless otherwise specified,compressed gas containers,cylinders result in compressed gas containers, cylinders or tanks being and tanks are allowed to be stored or used without being placed allowed to drop distances exceeding one hal`the height of the con- under overhead coven (See Section 74101.15.)To prevent bottom: Wrier,cylinder or tunic. corrosion,containers,cylinders and tanks sisal':be protected frorn 3401.x.5 Temperature extremes. Compressed gas containers, direct contact with soil or u?aimproved surfaces. be surface of the cylinders and tanks, whether full' or partially ft ll, shall not be area on which the containers are placed Shall be g-ailed to prevent exposed£o artificially created high temperatures exceeding 125'Facctazrulation of water. (51.7°C)or subambient (low) temperatures finless designed for 7401.15 Overhead Covera Compressed gas co;tamers, cylin- use tinder the exposed conditions. dens and tanks are allowed to be stored or used in"se sun except in locations where extreme temperatures prevail. When extre:;le 7401.8.6 Failing objects. Compressed gas containers, cylir- tet spend£ares prevail,overhead covers shuts be provided. tiers,tanks and, systems shall not be placed in areas where they are likely to be damaged by falling objects. 7401.5Lighting. Adequate lighting by natural or artificial Lighting means shall be provided in accordance with See- 74€1.8.7 Heating. Compressed gas containers, cylinders and tion 8004.1.9. tanks,whether full or partially full,shal'l not be heated by devices which could raise the surface temperature of the container,cyldn- SECTION 7402—STORAGE der or tank to above 125'F(51.7°C).Heating devices shall be it 7402.5 General. accordance with the Mechanical and costes.Approved heating maet nods imvolving temperatures of less than 12.5°p' 7402.1,1 Applicabilityn The storage w compressed. gas linders and tanks shall be in accordance with Section 7402.contain- ers,c (Sl,7'C; are al'lowed to be used by trained personnel. Devices y designed to rnaintain individual compressed gas containers,cylin- 7402e1.2 Upright storage. Liquefied gas compressed gas cor- dels or tanks at co istan.£ter peratrre shah be approved and shall taimers,cylj tiers and tanks,except those designed°or use in.a ho-- be designed to be`ail safe. izomtal position,and all compressed gas containers,cylinders and `3401.8.8 Sources o€'ignition. Open flames and thigh-tem tanks cortaiming horl q'efts gasps s a_i be stored n valve endlure devices snail not be use in a ria i r which creates a hazard- up"upright position.An upr_ght posit-on sial' enc`ude con it.ons where the container,cylinder or'lank axis is inclined as m.uch as ous^ondit-on. 45 degrees from the vertical. g�., 7401.309 Exposure to chemicals. Compressed gas containers, EXCEPTIONS: ?.Compressed gas containers with a water vo€- cyiinders, tanks and systems shall not be exposed to corrosive acre less hall ;.3 gallons(5 t.)are allowed tobe stored in a hor:zontai chemicals or furies which could damage containers, cylinders, pes;E"On. tanks,valves or valve-protective caps. z. Cylii Lis,containers and tanks containing non: nnnab'e gases or cylinders,corlanlers and€.tans con'lain ng nonHquefied Eammable 7401.9 `miring and Equipment. Electrical wiring and equip- gases,which have been secured to a pallet fol t:anspo�at.on? .poses. rnent shall be in accordance with the Ejectrical Code. 3402.2 Material-specific Regulations. Compressed gas containers,cylinders,tanks and systems shall 7402.2.1 Indoor storage. lindoor storage of coinpressed gases not be located where they couldbecome part of air electrical cin_ s tall be i i accordance with the mate ill-specific provisions cT cuit. Connpressed gas containers, cylinders, tanks and systems Section 5003. sllali not be used for electrical grounding. 7402,2.2 Exterior storage. 7405,13' Service and Repair, Service, repair, modification or 7402.2.2,1 General. Exterior storage of compressed gases slhal) removal of valves, pressure-relief devices or outer compressed be its accordance with the -material-specific provisio:ls of Sec- gas container,cyiinder or tank appurtenances shall be performed tion 8003. ��i4� I:M=�FOMMA RRE CODE 7402.2,2.2 7404.2.1.4 7402.2.2,2 Separation. Distances frog: property lines, build- 7403.3 Handling. :ngs and exposures shall be in accordance wits the materia- c;)-ov�sions o"section 80-33. 7403.31 Application. The hardling of compressed gas con'Min- ers, cylinders and tanks shall be in accordance with See- tion, 7403.3. SECTION 740-3—USE AND HANDLlNG ,403.3.2 Carts and tricks. Containers, cylinders and tanks 740.1 General, shall be moved using an approved method.Where containers,cyl- iie m ders or tanks are moved by cart,hand fru rk or other,o,i,.I -"e 7403.1.1 Applicabili'v. The use and handling of compressed device, such carts, trucks or devices shallbe designed for the gas containers, cylinders, tanks and systems shall be in accord- secure T"ovem ent of containers, cyl'nders or tanks. Carts and ante with Section 7403, trucks utilized,for transport of compressed gas containers,cylin- ders and.tanks within buildings sha 13 be in accordance with See- shall be su,;rable for the use intend-ed adshall be designed by Del- ton 8001.12.3. Carts and. !n�cks utilized for transport of sons competen.t in, such desiRn.Where nal-ionally recognized good compressed gas containers,cylin-ders and tanks exterior to build- ings shall be designed so that the containers, cylinders and tanks practices or standards 'nave been established to- the processI will be secured against dropping or otherwise stning vjolenfly employed, such practices and standards shallshallbe followed.Com- . pressed gas equipmy ant, machiner and processes shall be in aga-inst each other or other surfaces. accordance with Section 8001.4.4. 7403.13 Lifting devices, Ropes, chains or slings snail not be used to suspend compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks 7403.13 Controls. Compressed gas system controls shall be unless-;-ovisions at time of manufacture have been made on'he -designed to prevent materia's from.entering or leaving process or contain-,,-, cylinder or tarK for appropriate lifting attachments, reaction systems at other ulan the intended tune, rate or path. such as lugs. Automatic controls shall be-designed to be fail safe. 74*03.1.4 Piping systems. Piping, including tubing, valves, fit- SECTION 7404—�,AEMCAL GAS SYSTEINIS tugs and press-are regulators,shall be in accordance with Sections 7403 and g001.4.3.Piping,tubi ' 7404.1 General. Compressed gases at hospitals and similar fa- rg,pressicreregUiators,vaves and other apparatus shall be kept gas tight to prevent leakage. clunes intended for inhalation or sedation including,but not lirn- ed to, analgesia systems for dentistry, podiatry, veterinary and 1140.L5 'Valves. Valves utilized on con,pressed gas systems similar uses shall be in accordance with Section 7404 in addition shall be sritaJie for the use intended and shall be accessible,Valve to other require-n-ents of Article 74. handles )-.- operators for re-,u;red shutoff valves shall not be 7404.2 Supply Location. removed-,oved crolhelwise a`lereu to irevent access. 7 1 403. .6 Venting. Venting of gases shall be directed to an 7404.2.1 Interior supply location. approved location. Venting shat': be m accordance with the 7404.2.1.1 General. Medical gases shall be sw-ed in areas dedii- Mechan"cai Code, cared to the storage of such gases without other storage or uses. When containers of medical gases in quantities greater than the 7403A*.7 Upright use. -lique-ed gas compressed. gas contain- permit amount at.-located-ins;dc bui"Idings,they shall be in a one- ers,cylinders and tanks, except those designed for use in a hon- hour m, exlenor room,a ore-hour room or a gas cabinet zonal position,and all c3rn-pi-ssed gas containers,cylinders and accordance with Section 7404.2.1.2,7404.2.1,3 or 7404.2.1.4. ` ied tale ss con.1a.-n-1 g rtonliquefi -gases shall be used in a"valve end up"upflgllt p0s,"lon.An '-,,fpr position shall include conditions 7404.2.L2 One-hour exterior roams. A one-hour axle-lou where the container, cylinder or tank axis is inclined as much as room shall be a roorn or enclosure separated from the rest of the 45 degrees Iron',he vertical".Nonflart-m-aNe liquefied gases:may building by not less than ore-hour-rated fire-resistive construe- be used'n-re inverted nositior-when the liqution.id phase is used,pro- rungs between the room or enclosure and interior spaces vided that the-container,cylinder or tank is properly secured and shall be self-closing smoke-and draft-control assemblies having a the dispensing apparatus is designed for liquefied gas use. fire-protection rating of not less than one hour.Roorns shall have at least one exterior wall which is nrov'ded with at'least two vents. EXCEFFIGN. COMPresscd gas ea2ias ass, cyIinnders and tanks Each vent shall not be less than 36 square inches (0.023 m2in w;&.a water vo!u-�e'ess t�an _3 gallons(5 L)are aUowed to betised In a nonzunmi ps:,:On. area.One vent shall be within 6 inches(152.4 mm)of the floor and one shall be within. 6 inches(152.4- he ceiling.rrm, �of n ,i g.Containers 74011.8 Transfer. Transfer of gases between containers,cy';,.'P- of medica"gases'shall be provided W41-h at least one fire sprinkler vers and tanks shall be performed by qualified personnel using to provide container cooling in ease of`ire. e0UiP:ncnt and operating procedures in accordance with nanon- a'A. y recognized standards. See Article 907 Standard c.1.2. 7404.2.1.3 One-hoar interior room. Wnepan. exten,rior wa cannot be provided for the roorn, automatic sprinklers shall; be 7403.1.9 Use Of compressed gas for ipfiation. Inflatable equip- installer-'within the room.The room shall be exhausted through a Met,deviccs or balloons shalt on"y be pressurized or filled with duct to the exterior.Makeup air totherolo.m. shallbetaken from the COMpressed a.-or merl gases. exterior.Both separate air s1rearns shall be enclosed in a one-hour� 74031 Material-specific Regulations. rated shaft enclosure from the room to the exterior. Approved t mechanical ver-ilation shah'beir accordance with the 1,/1--c1hani- 7403.2.1 Indoor use. In addition to Clue requirernents of Section ca"Code and provided at a minimum rate of I cubic foot per min- 74,03.-"ndo-,:--ase-afco-r.pressedga gases ute per square foot 15�1 LJs per m2�cf rtle area of�h_ S" be m accordance with room mater ai-specif-ic provisions of Section 8004, 7404.2.3,4 Gas cabinets. Gas cab`-nets shall be ii accordance 74012.2 Exterier use. In addition to the requirements of See- with the following: t 74013,exterior use of colpressed gases shall be in accordance 1. Operated at a negative pressiure in rela6on to surTounding with materia:-specific provisions of Section 8004. area, 7404,2,'`.4 1998 CALIFC RMA nRE CODE 74042,3 2. Provided with se's:`-closing limited-access ports or noncom- 6. l-sternally sprinklered. bustNe windows to,give access to ecui—ment controls.Tire aver- t 4 .2>2Exterior supply socatz�srFs, Oxidizer radical gas sys- age velocity of ventilation at the face of access ports or windows "ding .ses greater shall not be less than 200 feet per minute(53 m/min.)with a mins- located on the exterior of a baso with qs antit ; the t1ap te permit ar:I% Saibe located Siaccordance with Sec- MUM o6`Sv feet per rirut (45.7 r /trtt.,at any point of w - tion 8004. cess pota or window, 3. Cornected to an exhaust system, 7404.2.3 medical gas systems. Medical gas symems iicluding, . Provided witr�a sal`-closing door, but not li:rited to,distribunor piping,supply manifolds,connec- tions,pressure regulators,and relief devices and valves,shall be in 5. Constructed of not less than,£9.1397-irc:ss(2.46 rnm)(12 gage) accordance with UTC Standard 74-1 and the general provisions of steel,and A;-icse 74. —142 _.._ ......... ......... ...._.__.. ....... _ .. _........._. ...... ......... ......... ......... .. . _ M8 CAUFOR A FIRE CODE 50" 0#.5.7 ARTICLE 7 —CRYOGENIC FLUIDS SECTION 7501 —GENERAL 3, Description showing dimensions and materials used in corstnuctio:s; 7501.1 Scope. Storage, use and handling of cryogenic Fluids .€?esi n pressure,maximurn.operating pressure and test mcs- shal t=p t-s accordance wvso-r �, a 7§. Partially full containers g ��- hav ng residual cryogen-ic_-uics shall be considers;:as i Ali for-tie sure; purposes of the controls required. 5-°hype,size and setting of pressure relief devices;and EXCEPTION:Raids within an approved closed-cycle refrigera- &Other data requested by the chief, tion syste-n complying whiz f le Mechanical code a.*e not regulated by 7501 4>3 Concrete containers. Concrete containers shall b "A ei--75.See Aw0e63. built in accordance w:tn the?3:tildng bode.Ba-tier pratersais and For rew9...3:en'.S ps ai'd'urzg Itis oxidizing�..ry^a,get?a.^.fluids,See me:s;branes used in connection-with concrete,Nut not functioning UPC Standard 80-2.Court on oxidizing cryogenic fluids include st 7501.5J 1398 CALIFORNIA RRE CODE 75M9. 3 EXCEPTION:A shutoff valve is a==owed on containers equipped 7501.8 Security. with multiple pressu,neiief devie installations where the arran TABLE 7501.9,3-A 1998 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE 7501 ig.3.1—7502.3,2.2 TASLE SEPARATION DISTANCE 7502.2.1 Stationary co,,itainers. Stationary containers snall BETWEEN PORTABLE CONTAINERS AND EXPOSURES rstalled in accordance with the UFC standard applicable to the MMAPUM MSTANCE(foet) type of fluid stored and Section?502.2.1.See Section 7501,1 for C standar I�calll aD standards.SOMA for rnm EXPOSURE litd"ding nneans of egress to 7502.11.1 roirtajoers stationary. Stationary containers shall Wall Openings ibe in accordance with See'on 75()1A. Ailr;ntakes 75012.1. onst-�-action of indoor areas. Cryogenic fluids in 2 C Property ii es 5b gs stationary containers stored indoors shall be located in uMin t Room or area Ineans Off tegness 3 roorns or areas constructed in accordance with the BuMing Code. Cornbztstiblematerials siuch as paper,leaves,weeds,dry grass or 15 7502.2.13 Ventilatimal Storage areas for stationary contalners; s deb shall be ventilated in accordance with the Mec�--nical Code. ' I!other hazardous materials See Section 8001.11.8 7502.22 portable containers. Indoor storage of Portable co-n- f-h, h le.*0 s Miner shall be in accordance wit e UFC standard applJcabl 11501.9.3.1. S-arfaces beneath containers. Containers ss all be l, 'o 1, n1c type of fluid stored alid the require-nee its of Section 7502.11 placed on surfaces wHclt are compatible with the flu'd in the con- See Section 7501.1 for applicable 13FC standards. tainen See Section 7501.1 for applicable UFC standards. 7502.2.21 Containers. Portable containers shall be in accord- 7501.10 Electrical Wiring and Equipment. arce with Section'7501.4. 7501.10.1 General. Electrical wiring and equinment shall be in 7502.2.2.2 Construction of indoor areas. 0yogeric fluids in ildings, accordance wth the Electrical Code and Scclon 7501,'0. portable containers stored indoors shunail be located b rooms or areas constructed in accordance with the Building Code, 7501.10.2 Location, Containers and systems shall not be 7502.2.2.3 Ventilation. Storage areas for portable containers located where-they could become part of an clectneal circtat. shall be ventilated in accordance with the MeclianicalCude. 7501.103 Electrical grounding and bonding. Containers and 7502.3 Outdoor Storage. systems shall.tot zee used for electrical grounding.W hen electric grounding and bonding is required the system shall be in accord- 7502.3.1 Stationary containers. The outdoor storage 0" sta- anc-_with the Electrical Code.The grounding system steal!be pro- tionary containers slia"I be in accordance with Sections 7501 tected, against corrosion, including corrosion caused by stray and 7.502.3.1. eiec'ne currents. 7502.3.1,1 Location. Stationary contairers, shall be located in 75'01.11 Service and Repair. Service, repair, modification or accordance with Section 7501.9. o container re oval of varves, e. -ves, pressure-relief devices r ot , cont Containers of cryogenic fluids sha'l not be located within diked appurtenances shall be in accordance with Section 7501.11 and rationally recognized standards. See Section 9003, Standards areas containing other'hazardous makeria'M a.5,1 and u.3.3. 7502.3.1.2 Areas subject to flooding. Stationary containers lo- 7501.11.1 Containers. Containers which have been rerroved cared in areas subJectto flood"119 shall be securely anchored Or ele- frorn service shall be handed in,an approved trannen vated to prevent the contwimers from separa!ling from,foundations or supports, M1.11.2 Systems. Service and repair of systems shall be per- 7502.3.13 Drainage. The area surrounding-stationary contain- formed by trained personnel in accordance with nationally recog- ers shall be provided with a means to prevent accidental discharge u n ng persomne.,containers,equipment and zed standards. of fl ids from endanger, adjacent structUres or to enter enclosed spaces. The stationary 1501.12 Unauthorized Use. Containers sba'll not be used for "ed or discharg i v i s container shall not,be placed w1here spi. ed flt,d an�y purpase other the n to send:as a vessel for confairning the prod- 1 trot which ill is designed to contain. will be retained around the container. EXCEPTION:Theso provisions may be altered or waived when 75OL13 Leaks,Damage ami Corrosion. Leakmg,damaged or deter-mined by the:i lei that the container does not consdt�_ae a haza-rd, corroded conamers shall be re-noved frorn service, Leaking, after cons-idrration of spe6at feaores V,ch as crus'ned-ock uiZed as darn/agedl or corroded systems shall be replaced, repaired or a heat sink,to-pogra occupancy, izlity _pMca; ondi tions,nature of oc=up cy,prox- to stnjctures on.the same or adjacent propet-ty,?gid the caricity WnG removed in accord-ance with Selclic,-,7501 1 construction of containers and characte-of f:ukis to be stored. 75€11.1.4 Lighting. Whenrequ7ed by the d=iet`,lighd.ng,includ- 7502.3.2 Portable conWner& Outdoor storage Of Portable C011- all be provided to ilhimtinatc fire Mg ernergency lighting, sh tainers shall be in accordance with Sections 750" and 7502.3.2. appliances and operating facilities such as walkways, control valves and gates ancillary to stationary containers. 7502.3.2.1 Location. portable containers shall be located in accordance with Section 7501.9. 7502.3.2.2 Drainage. The area surrounding portable conlainers SECTION 7502—STORAGE shall be provided with a mears to prevent accidental discharge of 7502.1 General. Storage of containers shall be in accordance fluids from erdanger,.ng adjacent containers, buildings. equip- wi;h Sedan 7502. C m".1t or adjoining property. 1 Excu,noN.These provisions may be altered or waived when 7502.2 Indoor Storage. determined by rite chief that the contiine6r does not constitute 1.hazard. 1-145 7503 1998 CAtslFORMA FR CODE 7303.4.3 CTiON 7503®USE AND HANDLING 75€33.2 Material-specifie Requirements. 7503.1 General. 7503.2.1 Indoor use. Indoor use of cryogenic Maids shall be in accordance with .he material-specific provisions of Sec- 7503.1.1 Applicability. Use and handling of containers and sys- tor.7501.1. .ears s`rali be in accordance with Section 7503. 75133.2,2 1;3rrtslorar use. 7503.1.2 Cryogenic fluid system. Cryogenic fluid systems 75133.2.2.1 General. Outdoor use of cryogenic fluids shall-be in shall be suitable for the use intended and designed by persons accordance with the material specific provisions of Sections competent in: such design. Where rationally recognized good 7501.1 and 7503.2.2. practices or standards have been established for file process err:ployed,such practices and standards shall be followed. 'Equip- 7503.2.2.2 Separation. Distances from property lines, build- Ment,machinery and processes shall be in accordance with Sec- lungs and exposure hazards shall be in accordance with Section tion 8001.4.4. 7501.9 and the rmaterial-specific provisions of Section 750:.1. 7503.1.3 Piping systems. 7503.2.2,3 Shutoff' valves. Readily available shutoff valves shall be provided to shut off the cryogenic fluid supply r.case of 7503.1.3.1 General. Piping, tubing, valves,joints and fittings ermergency.ft shutoff valve shall be located at the source of supply conveying cryogenic fluids shall be installed in, accordance wits: and at tate point where the system enters the building, tt,e rate-ia1-specif c provisions of Sections 750:.1 and 7503.1.3. 7503.3 Pilling and Dispensing. 75£13.1.3.2 Design and constructions Piping systerns shall be suitable fo:the use inte::ded through be full:ar R of pressure and 7511343.1 General. p'itl=rig and dispersing of cryogenic fluids gh' - g° p" shall be in accordance with Section 7503.3, termperature to which they will be subjected.Piping systems shall be designed and constructed to provide adequate allowance for 7503.12 Dispensing areas. Dispensing of cryogenic fluids with expansion},contraction,vibration,settlement and:ire exposure. physical or hea4h hazards small be conducted in approved loca- .ions.DisDentsing indoors shall be conducted in areas constructed 7503.1.3.3 Joints. ;outs on container piping and tubing shall be ;n accordance with the Building. ode. threaded,welded,silver-brazed or flanged. 75133.3.2.1 Ventilation. Indoor areas where cryogernc fluids are 7503,1.3.4 Valves and accessary equipment. Valves and ac- dispensed shall be ventilated in accordance with the requirements cessory equipment sba%l be writable for the intended use at the ter.- of Sections 8004.2.2.2 and 8004.2.3.3 and the Mechanical Code. perarures of the pplicatior and strap be designed and constructed to withstand.lie rmaximum pressure at the rrirr-riurn tem.perature 7503.3.2.2 P€Ping system& Piping system s utilized for filling or to wh ch they will be subjected. dispensing of cryogenic quids shall be designed and constructed in,accordance with Sections 7503.1.3. 75€11.3.4.1 Shutaff valves on containers. Shutoff valves shall "e503.3,3 Vehicle loading and unloading areas. Loading or un- �ne provided on all container connections except for preset re-relief devices.Shu-off valves shall be accessible and located as close as loadi=ng areas shall be constructed in accordance with the require- practicai to the container. mre.t of the appropriate U17C standard. See Section 7501.1. 75133,3.4 Limit controls. Limit controls shat: be provided to 75133.1.3.4.2 Shutoff valves on piping. Shutoff valves shall be prevent overfilling of stationary containers during filling opera- installed in piping containing cryogenic ."rads when needed to ;;ons. `:irmit Me vo"i-re of liq rid discharged in the event of -.ping or equiprrred t`-."ure.Pressure-relief valves sha€be installed when ;x503.4 andhng. liquid can be trapped between sihutof'valves ir=the piping system:. See Section 7501.5.1. 7503.4.1 Applicability. Handling of cryogenic containers shall be in accordance with Section 7503.4. 7503.1.3.5 Physical protection and support. Aboveground 7503.4.2 Carts arils trucks. Cryogenic containers shall be piping systems shat be well supported and protected.fres.physi- . { ,R Pi moved us4,ng an approved method. Where cr11oge.rc co.zrmers cal damage. ping passing.brot through walls shall be protected from are moved by hand cart,:rand truck or other nrobRe device,such mechanical damage° carts,trucks or devices shall be designed for the secure mover lent 7503.1.3.6 Corrosion protection. Aboveground piping which of the container. is subject to corrosion shall be protected against corrosion.Below Carts and tricks.used to transport cryogenic containers shall be ground piping s":'rall be protected against corrosion. designed to provide a stable base for the cormmodJues to be trans- ported and shall have a means of res-mining containers to prevent 7503.1.3.7 Testing. Piping systems shall be ested and provers accidental dislodgment. free o%leaps after installation as required by tile standards to which they were designed and constructed. lest pressures shall riot be 7503.4.3 Closed containers. Pressurized cont finers sbz?1 be less than 150 percent of the inaximum, allowable working pressure transported in a closed condition.Containers designed for use at when Hydraulic testing is conducted or 110 percent wben testing is atmospbe do conditions shall be transported with appropriate conducted pncurn.aticat.y. loose-fitting covers:n place to prevent spillage. 1998 CAUFOMMA RRE CODE 7601 7608 ARTICLE 76—PREVENTION OF DUST EXPLOSIONS SECTION 7601 —GENERAL SECTON7605®HOUSEKEEPING 7601.1 Scope. Prevention of dust explosions shall be in accord- Accumulation o dust sha,l be kept at a m<irit3 u—n in th'e;n:erlor of ance with -lisle 76. bu dings.Accumulated dust or.:"ours and other surfaces shall be collected by vacuum clearing.Forced-air or similar devices shall 7601.2 Definitions. For the definition of DUST,see Article 2. not be used.to remove dust from surfaces. 7601.3 Permits. For a perin"t to conduct an operation whisk pro- aces d SECTION 7606—ELECTRICAL GROUNDING ddust,see lection 15,1'ermit d,2. Arai acial lighting in areas co ataia i..g dust-producing or dust- agitating operations s,aal,be by electricity with wiring and clectri- TION 7602—ENCLOSURES cal equipment installed in accordance with the F,lectrica? Code. Machinery and.metal parts of cushing,drying, pulverizing and Dust-producing and dust-agitating machinery, such as grinding conveying syste:rs shall be electnca:ly grounded in accordance mills amd separators,and elevators,elevator legs,spouts,hoppers with the Electrical Code. and outer conveyors shall he provided with casing or enciosures Matic electricity shall be removed from; machinery and otise mairtaimec as nearly dust-tight as possible. r corrzponert parts by perm anent grounds or bonds or both.The de- sign and irstallati.on of such grounds shall,be in accordance with SECTION 7 —SEPARATORS approves standards. ,approved magnetic or preurnatic separators shall be installed SECTION 7607®SMOKING AND OPEN FLAMES ahead of shelle:s,crackers,crushers,grinding:machines,pulveriz- ers and sitt-sila:machines in which the entrance of foreign mat€;.- Smoking,carrying matches,€ase of heating or other devices ern- als could cause sparks to be generate-,'. p dying an open: `lame, and use of spark-producing equipment shall be prohibited in areas co ztairting dust-producing on dust- agitating operations. SECTION 7604—DUST COLLECTION Suitable dust-collecting equipment shall be installed or all dust- SECTION 760£ —EXPLOSION CONTROL nroducirsg-nacHne-y and interlocked with the machinery power Buildings in which f'larmmable or explosive dusts are manufac- supply so that the machinery cannot be operated witlhova the dust- tared, processed or generated sisal'. be provided with explosion collectior equipment also operating. control ir:accordance with the Building Code, 3-147 1998 CALWORNM R CIODE 7701 7701.6 ARTICLE 77- EXPLOWE MATERIALS SECTION 7701 -GENERAL SOFTWOOD is Dotig`as fir,pine or ot'her softwood of equa! buliet-resistance free from'oose'knots,wind shakes or simnfla-de- 7701.1 Scope. Manufact-a-ze,possessior,storage, sale,.ranspo fects. t tatlon and use of explosive matenials shall beitaccordance with STEEL is general, purpose, hot- or co,d-roiled, low carbon Arficle 77.See Appendix VI-F for excerpts from nationally recog- steel. mzed standards for se-,aration distances for ex-,losives. Explosives class designa',ons in parentheses refer to new clas- 7701.3 Permit& sif cat ors used by DOT See Appendix VT_F for jqfo- irnat or,on 7701.3.1 Required. Where permits are required to be issue,'by explosives class designadons. the chief,the dhief may gi alit'hat authority to the agercy having EXCEPTIONS: 1. The armed forces aft U�,€*ed States,Coast emorcement junsdiction.Permits sha�l be ob*a`ved: Guard or National Guard. To manufacture, possess, stat sell, d-'splay or otherwise 2. Explosives ir,forms prescnbcd by the oTmcial United States dispose of explosive materials at any locaf,"or. ?aarmacopoe:a. 2. To transport explosive inaterlais. 3. Tice sale,possess::or or use,olf`reworks 1.4G(Class C common fireworks). 3. To use explosive*materials, 4. The possession, storage and use-of small ams 4. To opera,,,a terminal for"hatid1mg explosive_-naterials, wtununftior...when packaged in-accordance with DOT packaging re- See Section: 105,Perrr,;t e.l. 5. The ncssession, storage, 'ransloortation and use of not .m.cre 7701.3.2 Unsafe material or pract ce. Pe r ll- i rm. r -0 w- r 3nR materials shall be invall -ated and the matepials disnosed ofin .hran 5 pounds(2.27 kg)of corrnnle:c::_0',y na=lacw., d spoiling black powder,20 pounds(9.07'-g)af smokeless powder and 110,0001 small an approved,safe rt annex. consumption. ; Dyramife having an um atsfaclory absorbent cr ore thatt permits leakage of a'iqUid expios-live ingred'era under any condi_ 6. The transpar laton and use ofexplosive rnatears by the U =*nii States 3- u'mau ofINImes,and federal,state and local'taw enforcement 1�ors liable to exist during storage. and-ire agn,.c-,es acting izl"Stir official capacities. 2. Nitrocellulose in a dry anl:l-uncompressed cormt.'On ir.Ou?,n_ 7. SN-,:al irdusrriz; explosive devices which ;n *,he aggregate tity greater than 110 pounds(4.5 kg)trek woiglit in one package. conta;n less than 5G pounds(22.7 kg)of-xpiosive materials, 3. Fu'ri-nate of mercury in a dry condidon and ful minate of 8. The possession,trans-acrtadon,siorage and use ofllank indus- other me'als in any condition except as a comporient of-.-ramffac- Mal power load cartndges wiacn packaged in accordance with DOT tuned articles not hereinafter forbididen. packagmg.tgulat-lons. 9. When preempte�by Lec�eral regulations. 4. Explosive cornpos;nions that ignite sspomanecusiy orunder- l' Ti use and handim of fiveworks 13G(Class B-Hreworks)as go inarked decompose ion rendering the products or their use set I;o,1:,'- Ill 9 rnore�az;%rdctus,whe, n Artic�e 78. n subiecled for 48 consecut've ho-urs or less to a temperature,of 167F(75'C". 7701.2 Definitions. 5. New explosive materia's until approved:by DOT,except that permits may be issued to educationa-`,governm en"al or industrial 11701.2.1 General, For definitions of BATF; BLASTING, laboratories for instruction or researchPurposes. AGENT; BLASTING .AP, BULLET RESIS7AN'I"; C.F.R.; DEA; DEEFLAGRATION; DETONATION; DETONATOR; 6. Explosive materials condemned by DOT. DOT_; 'ELEC`I`R:C BLASTING CAP; EXPLOSIVE; EXPLO- 7. Explosives contairing an ammornum.salt and a chlorate. SIVE MATERIALS, FIREWC)RKS, CLASS C, COMMON, GUNPOWDER; HlGli EXPLOSIVE; INHABITED BUILD- "MIA Bond. ING-1,NTTRAPLANT DISTANCE;LOW EXPLOSIVE;WIAGA- as,the applicant shall file with a corporate S"Urely ZIN-i; :[,PASS-DETON,�7ING EXIOLOSTVE; PERCUSSIObond in the principal,sura of I a0,000 or a public liability in-SUr- N CAP; SPEIAL TNDUS'I`:AL EXPLOSIVE DEVICE; ante policy for the sameamolint for the purpose of the Davment of C SPECIAL INDUSTRIAL HIGH-EXPLOSIVE MATERIAL; darnages to persons or property which ase from,or are caused by, SQUIB, ELECT IC; and TIEST BLASTING CAP NO. 8, see the coridu a of an act authorized by the perm;t upo P.which a Jr di- Art-c'e 2. c a!judgment results.The chref;s autl onzed to specify a greater or lesser amount wizen,-in tlic ch;cf's op;nion,cand`�`ons a- 7701.2,2 Limited applicatiBn. For the purpose of Arldde 77, cation c-use indica;e a greater,or lesser atnount is required. certain terms are defined as follows: EXCEPUON: GoveMment entilies sha-l-I be exernot E-orn this FSISTANT is con-struction die Pnprod msigned to provide rea- bond re'-4;--fret neru. so moble against fire. For exter or walls of a gazlnes! 7701.5 Notice of New Storage and Manufacturing Sites. constrUcted of wood,this shall mean fire-resistance equivaler-Cy When a new explosive material storage or manufacturing loca- provided by sheet metal ofnot less than 0.0179 inch.10.45 rnm)126 tion, a ten:)orary jortsite, is established, the ioca' law marufacturer's standard gage), enforcement agency, fire depart-hent and eirlergency planning committee sha*1 be noti-ied immediately of the type,quantify and HARDWOOD is red oak,white oak,hard maple,ash or hicko- location of explosive materials at the site. each of whic."I is free from knots, wind shakes or_`rnflar de- feet& 7701.6 Access Read Signs. At the entrance to ex-,'osivetnnaten- a',manufact-uring and storage sites,all access roads shah be posted PLYWOOD is A-C exterior grade plywood. with thefollowing warning sign or other approved sign: 1-1 4� 7701.6 1998+CAUFORNM FIRE:CODE 7702.0,! DANGER 7702°1.9 Storage with other materials. Magazines shall be NEVER FIGHT EXPLOSIVE FIRES used exclusively for the storage of approved explosive M.ater.Ws EXPLOSIVES ARE STORED ON THIS SITE and other blasting materials.'Fools,other than approved convey- CALL ors,shall not be stored in nnagazines. e sign:sh=all be weath=er resistant with a reflective surface and 771P2.1.111 �leaa�ia�g. I�agaziise foo••~s s sail be swept regularly lettering at:east 2 inches{513.8 rrrn)lrigl. and shall be ceps clean, dry and free of grit, paper and rubbish. Sweepings from floors of magazines shall be disposed of in ac- 7701.7 Prohibited.and Limited Acts, cordance with the instructions of the manufacturer. 77€31.7.1 Manufacturing. Explosive materials shall not be 7702.1.11 Deteriorated material handling. When an explo- anLfaCtiared without authorization by Ilia Chef sive material has de^eriorated to an exterEt thiat:t is in an unstable or dangerous condition,or when a liquid has leaked from an exp--o- 7701.7.2 xp o- 7701.7.2 Limits established by law. Storage of explosive irate- sive msatenal,the person iia possession of such explosive material rials is proh=ibited within the limits established by law as the lImits shall immediately contact the material's manufacture- and the of districts in which such storage is proh=ibited(see sample adop- chief. The work of destroying explosive materials shall be di- on ordinance,Section 6). rected by persons experienced in the destruction of explosive raa- serials.Explosive materials recovered from blasting misfires shall 77€11,703 Limits based on location. The chief is authorized£o be placed in a magazine until an experienced person Inas deter- limit'hc quantity of explosive m aterials allowed at any location, mined the method of disposal. 7701..8 Seizure of Explosive MEteaials. The chief is audlorized 7702.1.12 Stained floors. Magazine floors stained with liquid to seize,tare,remove or cause to be rem oved at the expense of the shall be Ileal- with according to iinst-uctions obtained f-om elle owner explosive materials offered or exposed for sale,stored,nos- manufacturer of the explosive materials stored in the magazine. sessed,used or transported iii violation.of Article 77. 7702.1.13 Magazine maintenance. When magazines need in- terior repairs, all explosive :materials shall be reproved and the SECTION 7702—STORAGE floors clea=red before and after making repairs.When making ex- terior nnagazme repairs involving the possibility o'causing a fare, 7702.1 GeineraL all explosive materials shall first be removed from the magazine. 7702.1.1 Magazines required. Explosive materials shall be Explosive materials removed from a:magazine under repair shall stored in magazines im accordance with Sectaor 7702, be placed either in another magazine or placed a safe distance from the m=agazine,where they shall be property guarded and:aro- A co=mpetent person shall be in charge of magazi nes,The person tected until repairs have been completed.Upon com�.p^tion o:re- shall be at least 21 years of age and responsible for compliance pairs, the explosive materia's shall be promptly returned to the with all safety precautions, magazine. 77€12,1.2 Inspection. Magazines containing explosive materials 77112.1.14 Sources of ignition. Smoking, miatches, f arne- shall be inspected at intervals of not greater than seven days to de- producing devices, open flaimes and firearm!s or cartridges sh=all terms ne whether ^here has been an una:ithorized entry or at- not be per=mitted inside of or within 50 feet(15 240 rnm)of maga- tempted entry into a magazine, or %unaut onzed removal of a zanes. magazine or its contents. Where low explosives are stored in r:agazmes, spark-produc- 77€32.1.3 Security. Magazine doors shall be Dept locked when mg tools shall not be used. Such magazines shall be bonded and Ilse magazine is unattended. grounded. dad. 77011.15 Yard maintenance. The 'avid within 25 feet (7620 77€32°1.4 Posting safety gales, Current safety rules covering the 77011.15 of magazines shall be kept clear of rubbish, brush, dried cperaticns of magazines shalt be posted on the interior of each grass,leaves,dead trees,and live trees less than 10 feet(3048 mmil, magazine in a visible locations. high.Where conditions warrant,the chief is authorizedto require 7702.1..5 Rotating stock, When explosive:material is removed greater distances. from a magazine for use,the oldest:usable stocks shall be removed Combustible mate>ahs shall not be stored within 50 feet(15 240- firs'. 40first. MITI)of magazines. 77€12.1.6 Manner of storage. Corresponding grades and brands 7702.1.16 Premises identification. The premises upon which shall be stored togetl er and its such a. s inner that grades and braid Types 1,2,4 and 5 outdoor magazines are located shall be posted marks are visible.Stocks sh=all be stored so as to be easily courted with:signs reading EXPLOSIVES—KEEP OFF.These signs dial's and checked. be in contrasting colors with:a minimunn letter size of 3-inch 1.76 Packages of explosive nratefials shall be stacked in a stable mm)height with =12-inCh8(12,7 nnm)brush stroke. Signs shall be manner not exceeding 6 feet( 829 s im)i s height. t. located so,haat a bullet passing through the sign will;lot strife a magazine. Signs shall not be attached to outdoor magazines. 7702.1.7 Opened stock. Packages of explosive materials which Have beer opened shall be closed before heir laced in a maga- 77E32.1,17 Location. Types =, 2, 4, and 5 outdoor magazines® pv g p shall be located in accordance with nationally recognized stand-- zine. Packages constri=cted of materials otherthan fiberboard or ares. See Appendix VlT-F. paper shall not be opened in a magazine. 7702.L8 Darnaged material. Packages of damaged explosive 7702.2 Retail Sales. rmaterials shall not be unpacked or repacked in or within 5£3 feet 7742.2.€ General. Indoor storage and display of gunpowder and (15 240 inn€: of a magazine or:inhabited b=uilding or in close prox- ammunition for retail sales shall be in accordance with Sec- insity to other explosive:materials. tion 7702.2. ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... _..... .......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ...... .............._...... ......... 1998 CAUFORMA FIRE CODE 7702.2,1.1-77012.3.2 TABLE 7702.3-A 770111.1 Storage. The maximun quartlties, storage coidi- by a distance of 25 feet(7620 mm)or by a fire partition tions,and fire-protect" ;£requirements for gunpowder and arn.-n-u- having a fire-resisnve rating Lit least one hour,and tuition stored in a building shall be as fbilows: 3.6 The building shall be protected by an automatic sprinkler . Smokeless powde, system. 20-0;pounds(90.7 kg)in a Type 4 magazine,or 7702.2.1.2 Display. The maximum quantities, storage condi- tions,and fire-protection requiremems for gun.powd-er and ager nti- 400 pounds 0 81,4 /kg)m separate portable T�pe 4 n1aga- I J J * ninon displayed in a building shall be as follows: zmes in a cornpietely sprinklered bWldmg.The quantity of 1 Smoke powder-20 pounds,9.07 kg)in original con- kg) not exceed 200 pounds(90.7 1, S ' - prod-uct in a niagazine shal k kg). tamers. I Comrnercia'ly manufactured sporting black powder— Z Black powder—NIONE. 3. Small arms primers or percussion.caps-- 25 pourds 11.3 kg):n a separate,uomb-e Type 4 maga- Z're. 10,000 in a nonsprrnkdered bu-i'ding. 1 Small arms primers or percussion caps— 25,000 in a spr�nklered building. 7702.2.2 Magazine size, indoor magazines shall not be of a size 750,0100, watt not-no-re thap 100.000 stored in one pile and greater than the exit door or contain more than 200 pounds(91.7 piles separated frorn.each other by at least 15 feet (4572 kg)of explosive materialis, rmn),or 7702.2.3 Powder. The amount of powder stored in an irl-100- greater than 75-0,000,when in accordance withhe foNow_ ing: magazine shall not exceed 200 pounds(90.7 kg). 3.1 7he storage room shall not be accessible to urauthorized 7762.14 Combined storage. Black powder shall not be stored persons, with small arms primers or perci2ssion caps. 12 Primers or percussions caps shall be stored in a 1-inch 77 012.5 Bulk repackaging. The bulk repackaging of powder, (25.4 rear:.)rom:ra'thickness wood cabinet or equivalent primers or percussion caps shall not be per-For tned m,retail stores. with se--closing doors w-th not more than 200,000 nim- 7702.2.6 Repackaging of damaged containers. Daniaged con- ars or caps per-cabinet, tamers shall not be repackaged. 33 Shelves an cabinets shall be vertically separated by at least EXCEMON- 2 fee-1,6096 mm), powder into an original size and type contaffier wilet,approved, 14 Cabinets shall berated against walls of the storage roam. 7702.2.7 Separation. Buildings containing gunpowder or am- w:th at Least 400 feet(12 192 mm)between cabinets,or with Munition in accordance with Section 7702.2 need notbe located as at least 20 feet(6096 mm)between cabinets when barri- required by Section 7702.3.3. cades are installed rn'dwaybetween cabinets.Such bam, 1 7702.3 Storage Magazines, codes shall be securely attached to the wall,shall protect from the wall at least 10 feet(3048 nine) and shall be at 7702.3.1 General. Explosive rna,*erials, including special in- twice tl:eheight of cabinet&Barricade construction dustrial high-explosive materials, shall be stored in magazines shall be of 104-inch(6.4 mm)boiler plate or 2 inches(50.8 Which meet the requirements of Section 7702.3. rp ' un)of wood,brick bloc or concrete K, 7702.3.2 Classification and use of magazines. Magazines 15 P-L-ners or percussion caps shall be separated frorn flarn- as Type 1, 2, 3,4 or 5.Magazilies shall be Con- shall be classed mable liquids,flammable solids and oxidizing rnatenals structed and used in accordance with Table 7702.3-A. TABLE 77,32,3-A—TYPES OF MAGAMNES REQUIMED FOR STORAGE OF EXPLOSWE MATEMALS MAGAMNE TYPEST— MATEMALS a 2 3 4 High Expios;ves, (Class A explosives)i-c'u-ding dynarnites;cap sensitive ermulsions; i X i X 1 X slurries and watt-gels;cast boosters. Black Powder, I.!D. T(Class A explosives).Defined as low exptosiveby the Bureau of Alcohol, X X X X Tobacco and Firt-&-ms for storage. Detonatom 1.1B,(Class A explosives) X X Cords, €.1D;LM; 1AD; 1.40,(Class A or C explosive, X X X Detonzto.-.2, 1,4B; l.4S,(Class C explosive) X X X X Safty-use,electric squibs,igniters and igniter cord3,IIAG;JAS. X X X X Bluasting Agents, I..,1,(Blasoing Agents) X X X X X Protlellarts .31c,(Class 3 explosives).Dermed as low txplos; x Tobacco and F;rearrnsfor storage. by the Bureau of Alcohol, X X X -ag ,Any of thetypes indlcatee,by 11X11 are allowed. 2,n, cludes electric cietonators with leg wires 4feet(1219 mm)long or longe?or detonnators with empty plastic tubulg2 feel(3657.6 mn)long or longe,that contaill not more than I gram o"explosives(excludingignitionand delay charges). 3Dc,onattars shallot be stored in the same rnagazzine with other explosive materials,als,except that ' (Class C)detonators and those described in Footnote 2 are allowed to be stored'ored with safety:rase,electric sq-nibs,igniters crigniter cord in Type',2,3 or 4 magazines. 7702.3.3 1998 CAUF'ORMA RRE CODE 7702A.5,7 7702,3.3 Loc2ti€n. Site magazines for the storage of high ex- space filled with well-tamped dry gang or a we]>-tamped saard/ce- plosives and blasting agents shall be located in,accordance with rnent ni;xture, rationally recognized standards.See Appendix VI-F.Magazines 38. Exterior mediate gayer of o€3=/8 a4ch(3.2 mrr4)steel,wined with a first inter- for the storage o€low explosives shall 'be located=n accordance F � 3/4-inch 119.1 anm) plywood, a second inter- with nationally recognized standards. See Appendix VI-F. The in .iate layer of 3518 inches(92.3 arra)of a wear-tarn, dry sand ground around outdoor raagazit es shall be graded such that water or sand/cement mixtare and an interior lining of 314-;rich (19.1 drains away from the magazines. :r min)plywood, 7702.3,4 Bullet-resistant construction. 19. Exterior of any type of fire-resistant material,tined with a first it te4 r ediate layer of 3f4-inch(19.1 mom))plywood,a second 77013.4.1 General. Magazines which are required to be bullet it tern ediaee layer of 35/8 inches 192.1 min)of a welt-tamp d dry resistant shai,be corstructed lasing a method specified in Section sand or sarid/ce ne t mixture,a third intermediate Sayer of 3d4-inch 7702.3.4. Steel wird wood dimensions indicated are actual thick- (i9.3 min)plywood, wild a=ou:�tr intermediate lays~of 2 inches rani3factuher`s represented t3�icl horses. horses. Concrete block and brick dimensions indicated are the (50.8 frim)of hardwood or not less tsar 0.068 inch(1.7 mm)of z . steep and interior laving of 3/4--inch 119.1 mm)plywood. 7702.14.2 Specified construction. The following methods are 20. Eight-inch-thick(203.2 mm)solid concrete. acceptable as bullet-resistant construction: 7702.3.4.3 Tested construction. Methods of constnictron other 1. Exterior of 3/s-inch(15.9 mrn)steel,lined with an interior than those specified in Section 77£32.3.4.2 are acceptable as bullet- of any type of nonsparking materia,. resistant construction when tested as prescribed isere:n.'Pests to 2. Exterior of^/2-inch(12.7 mm)steel,tined with an interior determine bullet resistance shalt be conducted on test panels or of riot less than 3/8-inch(9.5 min)plywood. empty magazines which shall resist five out of five snots placed 3° Z , lined to interior of independently of each other in air area 3 feet by 3 feet(914.4.-n rir 3, Exterior ri )of e:.(9.5 �~,stns.,ti..ea with a a i^te..or by 934.4 rnrn).For ceilings and roofs,the ballet shalt be fired at an 2 inches es(515.8 trim)of hardwood. angle of 45 degrees f:onr the perpendicular.For walls and doors, 4. Exterior of 318-inch(9.5~sr)s°eel,lined witL an it tenor of the b allot shall be fired perpendicular to the wall or door. See 3 i4rches(76.2 mrr)of softwood or 21/4 inches(57.2 min)of ply- BULLET RESISTANT in Section 203. wood. 7702.3.5 ire I magazines. 5. Exterior of /4-incl,(6.4 min;steel,lined Breit:':an interior o. 3 inches(76.2 mm)of hardwood. 7702.3.5.1 General. Type 1 magazines shall be constructed in accordance with the Building Code and Section 7702.3.5. 6. Exterior of 1/4-14:E'ra(6.4 a:^ir#4)steel,'lined with an interior of' 5 inches(127 mm)of softwood or 50/4 irc^es,133.4 nil)of ply- A Type 3 magazine shall be a permanent st ucts re such as a wood, building,igloo,tunnel or dugout.It shalt be b 413et resistant, re resistant,weather resistant,theft resistant and ventilated. 7. Exterior of=/4-nch 116.4 inn:)steel,lined with an inter t ate:aye:of 2 inches(50.8 r ml,of hardwood and an interior lining 77023.5.2 Falls. 'Wall's shall be ballet resistant as specified it of 1'/2 inches(38.1 lawn)of plywood. Section 7702.3.4. 8. Exterior of 3ft6-irch(4.8 mm'.steel,lined with an interior 7702.3.5.3 Floors. Floors shall be constructed,of'wood or other of 4 inches(131.6 rnm)of hardwood. suitable nonsparking materials. 9. Exterior Of 3/16-inch(4.8 main)steer,lined with aro interior 7702.3.5.4 Foaurrdations. Foundations shall be constructed of of 7 inches(177.8 min)of softwood or 63/4 i.1C. (171.4 nam)of brick, concrete, cc-hent block, stone or wood posts. If Niers or plywood, posts are used in lieu of a continuous foundation,the space tinder 10. Exterior of 3/i6-irch(4.8 mm)steel,lined with an intermm- the b:.d.i.igs shail be enclosed with fire-resistant materials. di.ate layer of 3 inches;76.2 rr)of l ardv✓ocd and ar srterior lint- 7702.3.5.5 Ballet-resistant roofs or ceilings. Where it is possi- ing o€3/4-inc (19.1 m )of plywood. ble for a ballet to be fired directly through the roof and into'he l 1. Exterior of`/8-inch(3.2 mm'steel,lured with an interior of' magazine at such an angle that the ballet could strike the expt0- 5 inches(127 mm)of hardwood- sines within,the magazine roof shall be ballet resistant as speci- fied in Section 7702.3.4 or shall be protected by one of the 12. Exterior of Vg-inch(3.2 mm.)steel,lined with an interior of following methods: 9 inches(228.6 rnm)of softwood. 1. A said tray having a depth of 4 inches(101.6 mm)of sand 13. Exterior of'/8-irch(3.2mm)m)steel,listed with an inter red; and located at the top of the sinner watts covering the entire colli tg ate:ayer©€4 inches(101.'mm)OF hardwood and an interior 1L.1- area,except that portion necessary for ventilation. ing of 3/4-inch 09.1 rnm)plywood. 2. Either rot less than 0.033-inch (0.84 mm) (20 gage) steel 14. Exterior of any type of fire-resistart rnaterial which is with 4 inches 1,101.6-nm)of hardwood or not less then 0.043-inch structurally sound, lined with an intermediate layer of 4 inches (1.1 inn)(l8 gage)aluminum.with 7 inches(1.77.8 mill)of hard- 001.6 mm)of solid concrete block or 4 inches(101.6 nim 1,of solid wood. brick or 4 iricl:eS(10 1.6 mill)Of solid cC➢ri:.rete,and an interior in, iing - irg 00/2-i=5(12.7 rmn)plywood placed securely against the ma- 77023.5.6 Doors, boors shall be bullet resistant as specified is sorry lining. Section 7702.3.4.Hinges and hasps shall be attached to the doors by welding,riveting,or bolting with nuts on the,r do he door. 15. Standard 8-inter (203.2 mm) concrete block with voids Rinses and hasps shah be in stalled i,such a:-aline fila..^ey car.- filled with a well-tarnped sand/cernent mixture. not be removed when the doors are closed and locked. 16. Standard 8-inch 1,203.2 mm)solid brick. 7702.3,5.7 Locks. Each door shall be equipped;viii:two mortise 17. Exterior of any type of fire-resistant mater ai which is locks,two padlocks fastened in separate hasps and staples,a cotn- stru,turally sound,lined with an i'Ptermediate b-irch(152.4 rpm) bination of a mortise loci;and a padlock, a mortise lock that re- 1-152 e- 1-152 .............. _ ..__._._.. ......... ._............... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... .............. ... ............_........... 1996 CAUFOWMA MRE CODE 7702Z51 7702.3.10 u q 'res two keys to Open,or a or equivalent-type lock 7702.3.8 Type 4 magazines. Type 4 magazines shall be con- that seclires the door to the frame a,more than one ooinl.Padlocks strticted in accordance with the Building Code and Section. shall be steel having at least five Mailers and at least a 3/8-incrt 7702.3.8. .1 - - 1 1 - A'ape 4 magazine shall be a permanen-1, portable or mobile tested ,9.5 mm)diamete. -case-hardened shackle.Padlocks shall be pro- teltled by not less than 1/4-inch(6.4 rrm)steel hoods constricted In- struct-ure, such as a bufldirig,igloo,box,sernitrailer or other M!0- a manner which prevents SaW1rg Or ;ever action on the locks, bile container, which shall be ffire resistant, theft resistvilt and hasps and staples. weather resistant. EXCEPTION: Mcgazine doors that are adeq4ate.y secured or the Owdoor magazines shall be consmucted of masonry, M.etai- lns;dtlby mears o`aboh,lock or bar*ha*,cannot*D-eactuated frorn the covered wood, fabrca, d metal -or a combination of these outside. materials.Doors shallhemetal or solid wood covered witn metal. 7702.3.5.8 Ventilation. Ventilation shall be provided to prevent Permanent rnagazines shall be constructed as required for Type dampness and heating of stored explosive materials.Ventilation rnagaz.nes with respect to foundat;ons, floors, ventilation and o .0 prevent the entr pen: nall be screened- ancc of sparks.Ven- devices.Vehicular magazines shall be Jmm&bilized When dation openings in side walls and foundations shall be offset or unattended as required for Type 2 magazines. shielded for bullet-resistant purposes.Magazireshaving founda- 7702.3.9 Type 5 magazines. Permanent Type 5 magazines shall lon and roof ventilator--,with the air circug'n "atinetweetl tine be corsracted in accordance will"lite Bu'Ming Code and Section walls are, the floors and be-,ween the side walls and the ceiling 7702.3-9.7ernporn ry'l'ype 5 magazines slial be constructed iii ac- shall have a wooden lattice or equivalent to prevent the packages cord'ance with Section 7702,3.9. of explosive materials from being stacked against the side walls and blocking the air circulation. A Ilype 15 magazine shall be a building, igloo, box,bir, tank, semitrailer,bu`k-trailer,tank trailer bulk truck,tank truck or other 7702.3.5.9 Exposed metal, Sparking trateri-al shall not be ex- mobile conta;nen posed to contact with the stored explosive materials.Ferrous me- Outdoor Type 5 magazines shall be weather resistant and theft ai nails in the floor and side walls, which could be exposed to -resistant. con-tact with ex Plosive rnateria's shall be blind nailed, counter- Construction shallbe of wood,wood covered with Ynctal,rna- sunk or covered with a nonsparking latticework or other non- soviry,fabricated rnetal or a of these materia's.Doors sparking rnateriaL shall be"Metal or solid wood. 7702.3,6 Type 2 magazines. Type 2 magazines shall be con- Permavert'lypc 5 magazines shall be constructed as required stnucted in accordance with Section 7702.3.6. for Type I magazines with respect to f"burdations,floors,ventila- tion andlockingdevices, A Type 2 magazine shall be a box,trailer, semitrailer or other Vehicular magazines shall be immobilized when unattended,as moniic facilfty. required for Type2 vehicular magazines. A Type 2 magazine shall be bullet resistant, fire resistant, Over-the-road trucks and semitmilers used for ternw-ary stor- weather resistant,theft resistant and ventilated. age snail have each door locked with one steel padlock having at least five tumblers and a case-'hardened shackle of atlleas'3/ Walls,ceiling and roo�const"uction. ,hinges,hasps,locks,venni- 8 nich (9.5 mm)diameten The door hinges and,-'ovk hasp shall be secure- i ed 1, iation, and interior construction shall be constructed as requ.r d f ly fastened to"he magazine and the door fra me, for T�pe 1 magazines. EXCEPTION- Magame doors that are addeqquatey secured on the Type 2 magazines sha!be supported to prevent fl<ee ficor from insMe bynneans of a bo*,,,ock or bz--.t.,at can-n-ot be acluaied ftom nhe having direct contactwiththe ground.Magazines less than I cubic o_S;de. yard:(0.76 M31)in size shall be fastened to a axed object to,Prevent Type 5 storage magazines in trailers shall(display BLAMING theft of the entire magazine. AGENT placards,as required by Section 7703.2�10 or the trailer when any quantity of blasting agents(Explosives, 1.5D—see Ap- Vehicular miagazines shall be imnlobilized by removing the pendix VI-F)is contained therein. wheels,locking with a kingpin locking device or other approved methods. 7702.3.10 Indoor magazines. Indoor magazines shall be con- structed in accordance with Section 7702.3.10. 7 702.3.7 Type 3 m agazines. Type 3 rnagazines shall be con- Indoor magazines shall be fu-_resistant and theft resistant.'n- structed in accordance with Section 7702.3.7. door magazines constructed ofwood shall have sides,bottoms and A 7ype 3 magazme shall be a"day box"or other portalblee maga- 'ids.or doors constructed of 2-ineb(50.8 mn)wood and snag"!be well braced at corners.The magazinces shall be covered on the ex- zinc.Type 3 rnagaznes shall be theft resistant,fire resistant and weather resistant. to dor with steel not.less *111an 0,016 inch (0.41 m-n) (26 gage) thick. 'Irldoor magazines const�ucted of metal sialhave sides, tHype 3 magazines shall be constructed of no, less :hare bottorns and Hs or doors constructed of not'less than 0.097-inch a- ,with inim m 0.097-inch (2.5 rnm) (12 gage) steel lived with at least '12-inch (2.5 rnml (12 gage)steel avid shall be lined w-- h a m! �U. OF (12.7 rrlm)plywood or masonitc.Doors shall overlap sides by a, '/2 inch(12.7 nmi)of nor-sparking materia. =s' I inch(25.4 mer). EXCE 'i<ONa Type 5 indoor lragazines used for the storage of blasong agents(Explosives, 1.5--see Appendix VI-F)need no-,be Hinges and hasps shall be attached by welding,riveting or bolt- fire resistant. mg w;fm nuts on tone inside.Type 3 magazines shall have on-,steel Indoor magazines need not be bullet resi'stan"or weather rosis- -Ladlock hav'ng at least five nambers and a case-hardened shackle tart if the buffld ngs.r wnicn they are stored provide protection of a, least 3/ "nidi j9.5 mm.)dlarneten frori the weather and bullet Penetration. Explosive rnatenals shall rot be left -unattended in a'ape 3 Hinges and hasps shall be attached to doors or:ids by welding, rnagazine.Wben':`ype 3 magazines will be left unattended,explo- riveting or bolting with nuts on the inside so that doors-or lies ca i- s 'ly I lve materials shall first b :roved oved to a ape I or 2 magazine. not be removed when, closed and locked. 7702.3.10 '998 CAUROR` IA RRE CODE 7703.2.4 Each ::agazine shall be equipped. with a steel padlock, which a safe pace,that persons and vehicles are at a safe distance or un- reed not be protected by a steel hood,Raving at:east*five to ^biers der su:fflclent cover, and that a loud warning signal has been with a case-hardened shackle of at least X18-in.ch(t}.5 mm)diame- sounded. ter, inooc magazines stall:cave substantial wheels or casters to fa- 7703 1.9 Premature detonation safeguards. Precautions shall balar torevert the premature d ;orator of exp m os�v„ aterr- cilita°e re royal fro c a wilding.r case cf e r ergency. als from lightning,radio frequency energy,extraneo=us electricity Magazines shail be painted red and the lid or door shall bear in or static electricity caused by dust or snow storms,low hur;idity or conspic;.uo"s wNte lettering,at least 3:aches(76.2 mm)l.igh,X- r^echarica:conditions. Such precautio is shall isciade: l I- ST51ES T EP';TRE AWAY. The suspension of blasting operations and removal of per- The indoor storage of igh explosives shat not exceed sof s from the blasting area duririg the approach and progress of a 50 pounds%122.7 kg),.Detonators shat'be stored m a separate r=ag- tl unde_swrrn, azire from outer explosive mategials and the total n"rnber of deto- naters stored shat'not exceed 5, 010. 2, The posting of signs prohibiting the use of mobile rad=sr transmitters on roads within ,000 feet(304.9:r-_}of biastiing oper- Indoor magazines containing blasting agents in excess of ations where ciectric detonators are being used,and 50;pounds(22.7 kg)sh "t be located in accordance with nationally 1 3. Periodic checks for static electncrt or stray currents:r areas recognized standards. ;See Appendix�:-�,r y where these factors could exceed safe operating'.slits. Indoor storage magazines sha`'rot be located in residences or dwellings. 7703.1.10 Norasparkfng trawls. ^fools "sed for the opening of containers of exviosive inaterials shall be made of nonsparkra g materiais. SECTION 7703—USE, HANDLING AND EXCEPTION: Slitters of aeaetal are allowed f©r opening pa TRANSPORTATION plastic or fiberboard co :ainers. 77053.1 Use and Handling. 7703AM Exposure protection. When blasting is per-orired in a congested area or in close proximity to a na wing,st cure,rail- 7703.1,1 Hours of operation. Tasting operations shall be cc~- way, Highway or ot.e, installation .:tut could be damaged by::sate ducted during daylight hours, vial being thrown into the air, the blast shall be covered with an EXCEPTION. When other tirraes are approved. alquate basting -.sat, 7703.11 Personnel qualffication& The person in c targe of the 7703.1.12 Disposal of packaging. Empty boxes and gaper, l_ancfhng and use of explosive materials shall be at least 21 years of plastic or fiber packing material which Dave previously contained age and.possess a valid explosive-arse permit issued by the chief. explosive mnaterials shall not be reused.,and shalt be disposed of in EXCEPTION. Persons i g yea::s of age or older are a:iowed?o use an approved:manner. and handle explosive enatee-sats under the direct personal supervision o`a person w:uo possesses a valid explosive-use peri;.. 7703.1.13 Abandonment. Explosive mate£'ta s stall net be 7703.13 Intoxicants. Explosive materials shall no,be handled. abandoned. by persons under the inf:uence of intoxicants, narcotics o: 7703.2 Transportation, DEA-controlled substances. 77&43.1> Smoking. 5mcking and carryingmatches while i an- 7703.2.1 Public conveyance. Explosive materials shall nor be ,•. p ` c car-lied or,-arsported in or upon a public conveyance or vehicle mp dling explosive terials or whi:e within 50 fire�° 240 min)o: carrying passengers for hire. where explosive materia.s are being used are prohibited. 7703.1.5 Sources of ignition. The use of matches, lighters, 7703.2.2 Vehicle construction. Vehicles used �o-transporting spark-producing devices or the presence of any open flames is explosive materials shall be strong enough to carry tate load wiyf;- pr•oNbited within 50 feet(15 240 mm)of areas where explosives out difficulty and shall be in good rneccanical condition. Tf ve- are being,:used. hicles do riot Have a closed body, a portable, magazine type container that is _reasonably weather and theft resistant, and se- EXCEPTION he 1ightin g o:safety fuse in conjunction with ap c, ' t Ea.n ' r.reiy fastened a the vehic�„ ocy,shall be used to contain the ex- proved blasting operations. plosive materials. Vehicles used for true transportation of 77031.6 Utilities notification. When blasting is being con- explosive materials shall have tight floors and any exposed, ducted it the vicinity of gas,electric,water,fire alarm?,telepho se, spark-producing metal ori:Ire inside of the body s:ra,be covered telegraph or stream u."lities,"he bo aster shall r eti y'the approp i- with wood or other nonsparksng material to prevent contact with ate rep.esenta:ive of such utilities at least 24 roars in advance of explosive materials. blasting specifying the location and intended time of such Mast EXCEPTION:Exposed spar':-producing sltetai need no:be cov- ing. ered in ve`.is?es in w licit only biassing agents(Fxp iossves, £.5D—see EXCEPTION: in an emergency, advance notification as ay be Appendix`Ji-F)os oxidizing eateriads are being transported. waived by the chief. 7703.2.3 Authorization. Explosive materials shall be trans- 77143.1,7 Other regulations. Blasting operations shall be cors- ported or velhicles at.t:orized:by the chief or DOT. ducted in accordance wild federal, state and local reg.ziations. 7703.2, Fire protection. Vehis;les used fog transporting explo- 7703.1.8 Blasting safeguards. Before a blast s fired,the person sive materials shall be equipped with fire extinguishers according in charge shall make certain that surplus explosive materliais are lir to the following schedule: 4 ISS8 CALWO Mtom' RRE CODE 77002A 77013.5 1. Vehicle— g=ross ve bole At least two multipurpose 7703.2. 4 Unattended vehicles. Vehicles transporting explo- weigint less than 14,000 dry-chemical extinguishers sive materials shall not be left dna -.nded. pounds(6350.2 kg). having a combined capacity 77€33.2.15 Passengers. mess authorized by the chief, persons of not less tl?an 4-A:20-Bad. other than the driver and one assistant,who is at least 18 years of 2, Vehicle--Gross vehicle At least two multipurpose age, shall not ride on vehicles transporting explosiveinaferials. weight 14,000 pounds dry-chemical extinguisher's 77€13,2.16 Delivery conditions. Delivery of explosive materials (6350.2 kg)or greater; having a combined capacity tractor,semitrailer of not less than,4-A:76-B:G. shall be made only to authorized persons and into approved stor- . its. age,handling of use areas. 77€331.17 Vehicle storage and repair. Vehicles containing ex- 77€33,2.5 Fire extinguisher maintenance and placement. Fire piosive materials shad no,be ta`icen;nto a garage or repair shop for extinguishers shall be securely_rotinted or vehicles at well-sepa- repairs or storage, rated,accessible locations.Extinguisl ers shall be checked period- ically to verify that they are filled and in operating condi-tion. 77€33.3 Explosive Materials Tern nail. 7703.2.6 Vehicle inspection. Vehicles used to transport explo- 7703.3.1 Quantities at terminals. —.he chief is authorized to sive materials shall be=inspected by the person to whoa,a permit designate the location and specify the maximurn quantity of ex- bas been issued for such vehicles in order to determine that: plosive materials allowed to be loaded,::rloaded,reloaded or tem- poranlI retained at each to rninar where such ope: tions are 1. Electric wires are insulated and securely fastened, permitted. 2. The engine chassis anal body are reasonably clear and free of 77€33,3.2 Other regulations. Shipments of explosive materials excessive grease and oil, delivered to carriers shall be it accordance with DOT regulations. 3. The fuel tanks and fuel lies are secure y fastened and not 77€33.3.3 F€acarding, Vehicles,while in the to _unal,shall con- leaking, tinue to exhibit the placarding required by DOT regulations. . Brakes,lights,horn,w rdshield wipers and stee irg r,echa- 7'3€33.3,4 Notification. Carriers sisal: irrnnediateiy notify con- r sm are functionirg properly, Signeas of arrival of explosive Inateriars at termninais. 5. Tires are properly inflated and free from defects,and 77€33.3,5 Terminal requirements. Truck terminals where ex- 6. The vehicle is in proper condition for transporting explosive plosive mater ais are called, unloaded or transferred shall be in .materials. accordance with the following conditions: 77€33.2.7 Nonsparldirrg tools. Spark-producing metal tools shall 1. nl ere shall not be aboveground storage tars of flammable not be ca vied in the cargo comparnment of a vehicle transporting or combustible h 7uids or other hazardous materials on the temni- explosive materials. nal property which would present a significant exposure hazaed to 77£33.2.8 Sources of ignition, Smoking, carrying .matches or the opera:or'of the e rival or to ad�lacert properties, other Flame-producing devices, carrymg firearms or loaded ear- 2. zme'er~�r al prioperty shall be suf`ciertly la ge that docking trrd-ges while in or near a vehicle transporting explosive materials, ��ehivle Storage areas�ontaini 3g explC3SiveS Shall be a irnimau and driving,loading or ur loading any such vehicle ars a careless or of 75 feet(22 860 mm)from adjoining property'riles, reckless mariner are prohibiltedL 3. Adequate access to adjoining streets shall be provided to and EXCEPTION: As allowed by Deliartment of Defense or DoT reg- frorm the terminal property. Loca'_ routes between terminals and u€a:fons. those to and from state-approved routes shall be as prescribed by 7703.2,9 Personnel qualifications. Vehicles transporting ex- the chief, plosive materials shall be iii the custody ofd overs who are physi- 4. explosives shall be kept in vehicles except ori ig iransFer- cally it; careful; capable; reliable; able to read and write the ring o"loading operations, English language;not addicted£o the use or render the influence of 5. Specific areas of docks shall be designated for the holding of intoxicants,narcotics or DEA-controlled substances;and are not explosive.materials for not more than 72 Iotas during loading or less than 21 years of age.They sisal'_be fam"Har wain Federal,state transferring operations. A minimum distance shall be specified and local traffic regulations,and the provisions oFArticle 77 gov- and maintained between this designated area and other mate ials erring the transportation of explosive materials. on the dock.Combustible storage and flammable and.combustible 7703.2.1€3 Placarding, `vehicles transporting explosive €materl- liquids shall be kept the greatest possible distance from this a's shall display placards, lettering or numbering required by designated area, DOT. 6. At all tarries,a guard shall be on duty on the terminal proper- ty.The guard shall be capable of driving all eq ,pn er in tine area. 77133.211 Detonator identification. Wi e:i detonators are At times when there are a substantial number o"veli* .es carrying transported on the sane.rotor vehicle with other explosive rate- explosive.materials in the tenninaL additional persons capable of rials,they sha'_i be packaged,labeled,placarded and loaded in ac- driving shall be provided, cordance with DOT regulations. 7. Adequate security against unauthorized persons e:stering the 77€33,2.12 Transportation routes. Vehicles transporting explo- terminal area shall be provided.It,.metropolitan areas,this shall sive materials shall be routed to avoid congested traffic and heavi- include a Fence and gates, ly populated areas. The chief is authorized to designate such g, The terminal shall be adequately lighted for normal observa- routes of:ravel and the times of use. tion of all vehicles containing explosive materials, 7703.2.13 Vehicular tunnels. Explosive .materials shall:sot be q. Approved fire-protection aapliarces shall be provided for transported through completed vehicular ttunnels which prohibit the loading dock near the desigrnaied ex:°losive materials area and the transport of explosive rater als. near the parked vehicles, 7703,3.5 1998 CAUFORMA RRE CODE 7704.5 W. An approved,isolated area of the terminal property shall be 1.5—see Appendix VI-F) and fireworks shall be in accordance designated for vehicles containing explosive materials, with Section 7704, ;. We diodes containing Specie%inherent haza£ds Shall be keptEXCEPTIONS: Section 7704 obs no,^ ciy fo f`e Ea.doacing separated ._orn the area designated for the parking of explosive of sora?!arms an ,,un':tion prepared for persona:use and net for resaie. t ate °ars vehicles,are 2.Sec?son 77,14 does not apply to t7e.Tsxira and'oading of 5 astrrg agents(Explosives,Dsd's on 11.5—see Aopcnd x VI-F)at Massing sites 11 whip r opts© exp1445:ve x ate ials s all bP iPanspartPd with- prev=ded a; necessary safety p ecaw;a ns are taken. of!unnecessary delay.Delays shall rot exceed 72 hours. 770482 Required&rfgrrrsaFlran. 7703.4 Blasting Agents. 7704.2.1 General. Prior to mat ufacturirg, ass-embling, testing 7'703.4.1 Transportation and storage.Blasting agents(Explo- or loadingexplosives, ami:unit:on,blastin agents wn lasives, sines, €.5D—see Appendix VI-IF)shall be franc or*ed n accord- p g g { of psi- 3 p £ �acc..-�. Division i.5—see Appendix`orf-F;or fireworks,tits chief stall be ance with DOT regulations and stored in accordance with fede-al, furnished with the following info mations state and local regulations. 1. The exact location of the place of nlant"facture, 77133.4.2 Ar£kiErf3erh= nitrate storage. Arunnoniurno nitrate stored at a closer distance to theblasting ager_`-storage arra than 1. The:kind of explosives,a?`.£'runitioor,blasting agenis(Explo- pravided in Seca©� 7703.4:3 small be calculated in accordance sixes, Division 1.5—see Appendix VI-F) or fireworks to be with nmior-Wly recognized standards.See Appendix Ali-P. mainuffactured or processed and the property of hazardous materials to be use-, 7703 4 3 lratraplant separat ora N.inimun: r:raplar cepara- 3. The names and addresses of nuivi-duat owners,partners or tion ✓:stances between mixin units and the art noxi am nitrate g officers of the corporal.-ion, storage areas and blasting agent storage areas sinal'be in accord- ance with°aborally recognized standards. See Appendix Vl-P'. 4" A plot plait of the operating premises with the operating build;ngs indicated its.which greater than 1 pound 10A5 kg)of ex- 7703.5 Safety Preca rations for BlastingAgents.g < £?�plosives is manufactured,handled,used or stared.The maximum 7703.5.1 Mixing facilities. Buildirgs or other facilities used for amount of explosives grease-than s pound 10.4.5 kg;:o be used in r;ixirg blasting agents shall be located away from inhabited each blinding,number of persons m each.operating building,bar- buildings,passenger•railways and public highways in accordance ricade locations and dirnensions,and.the location and capacity of with rationally-ecogrsized standards.See Appendix VI-F, storage rnagazines,and EXCEPTION: Bn_k_•7"xs,^.g and delivery equipment`o-shod serv- 5. A copy of the general safety rules which the manufacturer ice delive-y. kill enforce, including plants _"or eme3gercy procedures in 'be 77015,2 Production quantities, Not more than eight hours' event of fire or explosiom production of blasting agents or*he liar determ'ned by:rationally 7704.2.2 Retention of plar:s. A copy of of the plans of the plant s•:nal" recognized standards (see Appendix V1.-P), whichever is less, be kept in the office on the prs ach explosive, shall be located it or near the building used for mixing blasting ., agents"Larger quantities scall be stored.its magazines. ar�:nt:nition, blasting agents (explosives, Division 1.5—see Appendix l 3 or firewoZ rranufactu-:ng part and shall be 7703,5.3 Construction, Buildings or other Facilities used for the made available to the chief upon request. mixing of blasting agents shall be designed and constructed in ac- 7704.3 Training. Workers who handle explosives or explosive co_.-dance with the Buw thing Code. e a charges or dispose of explosives shall be tra:red in the hazards of 7703.5.4 Compounding and mixing. Compounding and mix- he materiais and processes in which they are to be engaged and in ing of approved formulations of blasting agents shall be con- the safety rules governing such materials and processes, ducted in accordance with federal,state and lora:iegulatiors. 77184,4 Ersi>srger.ey Procedures. Approved emergency proce- 7703.5.5 Sources of ignition. Smoking and open flames shall be dares shall be developed for each plan;.Sac:£procedures shall i:n- proh;bited in or within 50 fee:(s5 24 :gym)of buildings or facili- clttde personal irst_action in any emergency that could be ties used for tae rsnixing of blasting agents. anticipated" Personnel shall be made aware of an emergency 37015.6. Disposal of oxidizer bags. Ernpiy oxidizer bags shall warning signal. be disposed in an approved r:arnen 7704.5 frrtr°aplant Separation of Operating Building& Mass- detonating explosives and fireworks za ns facturirg b aildirgs,i r detoiON 7704—MANUFACTURING, ASSEMBLING BUNG chiding itrose where explosive charges are assembled, TiAND manufactured, prepared or loaded, shall be separated from ail outer buildings,including magazines, witisin the confines of the 7704.1 General. Manufacture, assembly,testing and loading of manufacturing plant by a distance not less than diose shown in explosives, am unidon, blasting agents (Explosives, Division Table 7704.5-A. _._. ......... ......... ..........._.._. _.... ...__..... ......... ......... ......... . ..... _ ___ 1998 CAUF RNA A€RE CODE TABLE 7704.5-A 7704X m 7704.8 US'E 7704.5-A--�-�z�€Nl%-U?VI E TRAPLANT SEPARATION BETWEEN OPERA €N$ U D'NGS E'6N 'A€' ENG MASS-DETONATN6.EXPLOS SES OR FIRE OROS€•IIANUFAC '3.18,1 QI SYb� Z5 s`£"s OR FREWOSKS(POan'do) � EXPLO&V OR H:�MWORXS(Pa�u::cs) 3�n9ti£VIUM aD#SY,A?,3C� x 00,54!or kg :� x:.454 ler leg leak) pkv 3; ;Fez mvar x 304A kir mm over e;Over x 304.6 € 50 60 20,000 25,1100 i 530 50 4110 80 25,000 m"m 561 10- 211E I-G 30,000 35,0W 590 200300 120 35,000 40,430 620 300 410 13G 40,000 45,433 640 400 500 :4- 45,000 X0.0- 660 f 500 600 i 5G 50,000 55,00) 680 j € 600 3 700 .60 55,010 60,0GC ? 700 j 70^, 8CC 170 60,01( i 65,000 % 720 801 ! 900 .80 65,0•.^.0 70,f3- 1 74^v 9011 €,wc, :90 73,000 75,0.^,/3 ' 770 1 ?,000 €,5-- 2111 75,01,110 80,000 783 ! 1,500 2,000 230 80,--- 85,000 790 2,3.30 3,00 260 85 CGG 1 90,0,,^0 800 3, 30 4, 11fl 280 90,000 95,00( 820 4,300 5,000 310 95,-00 :11,001 830 5 000 6,000 321 i010,00C 125,000 900 ^'3^ 7,000 ? 340 125,000 150,000 9311 7,000 I 8,0£30 j 360 35-,000 175,000 3,000 8,000 900() 380 17 5,(Y,G 21^u,;110 ; 050 -00 3€3 000 400 2--,000 225,000 0- D G C1C 15,000 450 225,-0G 250,000 ; 5- S,CCC 24,wo 490 When or rnagazz n•e co-sa._-Ing explosives Fs provided with barricades,t ze intraiine dista._iCes shown.are a^'lowed to be reduced by one half. 77114<6 Buildings and Equipment. saves or pyrotechnic materials are donne shall be provided with ap- 7704.61 Construction. Operating buildings or rooms which prove,static controls. exceed elle exern-pt a:rou is of explosives specified ir_the Build- 7704.7,3 Explosive containers. Bulli explosives sha. be kept it ing Code st^all be constructedn. accordance w?th the Building approved nonsparl:dng containers when, not being used or pro- Code. cessed.Explosives scat rot be stored or transported in open.cOM_ turners. 7704.6,2 Explosive dust. Explosive dust sl all not-be exhausted to the atmosphere. 770A.7.4 Allowable quantities. The quantity of explosives a,a workstatior shall not exceed the Qu nl y posted or the 3oad 1, :,it When collect3 ng expl0siv-,dust,a"wet"collector systeD s Dall signs es£ablisl-,d by tl e in �pla nt d s_a nc s,Sec 1 and �7t 4_� A. be used,Wetting agents shall -be cornpatib?e with the explosives. 77€14.7.5 Taste receptacles. Ap; oved receptaci s with covers Explosive dusts sh0 be re-roved.roiri the collection chamber shall he provided for each location for o_sposirg of waste m e.iai as often as necessary Io prevent overloading. he entire system and receptacles a:�d debris.mese waste�e.-,bep��:ole sl?al bemptied and cleakned, shall be clear-,;at a frequency that will elirrinate hazardous con::- as often,as:necessary but r.,-^less.than orce each clay or e,the end cen:trat.ons of explosive dusts inrhes,tubing or ducts. p- of each Sl:flft, 77€44 6.3 lntrinsically sere ventilation system. Squirrel cage 77114.7.6 Posting of pertinent information. General safety glowers shall not be used for exlnaustirg hazardous fu r_es,vapors rifles and operating histrutiorks gover nir,g the parlic:_ar opera- or gases.Nonferrous fan blades shalt be used for tarts lcca'ed with- tion or process carried on at that iocation shall be ava.laNe at each in the ductwork and through which hazardous materials are ex- location. hausted.Motors shall be located outside the duct, 7704.7.7 Posted limits. Personnel s:kal.be 77N.6A Workstation protectior. Workstations shall be sepa- posted. dated by distance,barrier or other approved alternates so that fire d 4n one station will not : rite material n -he :text workstation. 7711�.7<� Maintenance. Regular ra r.-,ran e and pair work g shall diol be performed in an exnlos_vv area uno p x csives a~e re- Wlaen necessary,eac3n operator s ail be pm ected by a peso:Dnei r=oved and the area 5s shield located between t e :operator and the expl^sive device or rade safe. exifiSive a:_ate ai mei 34 ?rCceSs4 d. s 3� c}f�_� 2 it3 sD r� EXCEPTION. d?S CY u4?2 St e.^,:S or e e"ae3dCy re N? 5 eo SeC sTe sl=ab be a tested design to withstand a blast from the r_3axl:rDLI'M is Medi-: saie:y. a:noun:of explosives allowed behind nt 77114,7.9 Shills, Spilled or drkdpped explosives shall be cleaned k p a<once. 7704.7 Operations. 77114,7.10 Contaminated materials. Shippi g containers, 7704.7.1 Remote processing. Wen the type of rnatenal and clearing rags and other materials conta.£mated with explosives processirDg warrants,medharzcal operations mvowirg explosives shall be removed daily and disposed in ail approved,safe man:•nen :r excess of l pound x.45 kg;shall be nerfortned at isolaied sta- tions or at Irtraplart distmi-ces,and machzncry s..al.:be controfled 77€ 5.7. Storage. Fireworks,explosives and explosive charges from re-note Iocanons behind substantial carr:cades or at separa_ shall;not be stored near sources o`:heat. Boris so that workers car,mman,at a sane dis.arce whi.e mach-;r.- EXCEPTION: Approved curing or drying cpe.a wl. ery is operating. 77€4.8 Explosive Materials Testing Sites. 7704.7.2 Static control. The working area where the screening, 7704.8.1 Location(. Detonation of explos;ve mater als o_r grinding,bienriiig and o oer processing of static se isit3ve explo- igritior of fireworks for testing purposes snal be performed on y 7704.8.1 4998 CAUFORMA FIRE CODE 7704A4 in isolated areas at special sites where distance;protection frons explosive materials and fireworks shall be located in accordance mtsissiles, shra-,nel or fyrock by barricades,barkers or adequate with nationally recognized standards.See Appendix Vi-M.When shelter; ar:d other safeguards to assure adequate protection to possible,barricades shall be utilized between the destruction site prevent injury to personnel or damage to property are provided. and inhabited buildings. See Section 7704.9. 7704.9.2 Reuse of site. Unless an approved burnis g site has 77€14.8.2 Personal protective equipment. protective clot h_ng been thoroughly saturated with water and Inas passed a safety and eqw:proem shall be provided to protect persons engaged in the inspection,48 hours shall elapse between the compietio's of a burn testing, ignition or detonation of explosive materials. and the placement of scrap explosive materials for a subsequent 77€34.8.3 Test site safeguards, When tests are being corenicted burn. or explosives are be rig detonated,only authorized persons shall 7704.9.3 Personnel safeguards. Once an explosive burn opera- be present. Areas where explosives are regularly or frequently tion Inas started,persotnnel shall relocate to a safe location where detonated or bur sed shall be fenced and posted with adequate adequate protection from air blast and flying debris is provided. warning signs. Adequate wars rg devices shall be used before �'ersan sel shall not return to the Durr area until the person in burning or deco satfFg explosives to wars persons who might charge has inspected the burn site and determined that it is safe for approach: from!any direction that they are approaching a danger zone. personnel to:eta r. 771143 Disposal of Waste Explosive Materials. 77114.9.4 Standby personnel. When required by the chief, standby personnel shall be provided u—ndl such tine as the site is 77114.9,1 Disposal site sa€€guard& Situs for the destruction of determined to be safe.See Section 2501.Ig. ......... .... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ........ ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ........................ ........ .......... ...... ......................... ... I9 £CAUFORMA RRE CODE 7801 7802.4.4A ARTICLE 78-FIREWORKS AND PYROTECHNIC SPECIAL EFFECTS MATERIAL SECT M 7801 7802.3 Prohibition. The storage,vise Lqd hapfing of fireworks arerlroh-bi,ed. 78011 Scope. Fireworks and temporary sto-Ege, use and han- EXCEPnONS- Storage and�andhng of fireworks nare allaw�' d'ing of pyrotechnic sp'ecial effects matena' used lin rnodior p;c- as reauired for explosives in A-1;cle 77. a tures, television, ape, theatrical arid group entertahlirrent 2. T he use of fireworks-or display is allowe�as set f productions shall he in accordance with ---'-e 78. onli in Sec- Aft, 7802.4. 7801.2 lAeLE 7802.3-A-MUMMWP 0�ORTAR SEPARAT'ON D€STANCES 7801.2.1 Goner are For the definitions of AERIAL SHELL; BINARY EXPLOSIVE;BREAK(Aeral Shell);DESIGNATED ffl.MMUM SEF1AqAT:0N FROM SPECTATOR VrEWNG AREAS, i LANDING AREA;EXPLOSIVE; EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS; MORTAR=METER 1!nchsa) VEBFCU-9 AND SUILONGS(feet' FIREWORK& FIREWURKS, 1.4,0; FIREWORKS, 1.3-u; i x 25.4 lot nin x 1w.204S!or m FIXED GROUND PIECE; GRO'UND PIECE; "HIGH. EXPLO- iess than 3 140 SIVE;LOW EXPLOSIVE;MORTAR;PYROTECHNIC OPER- 3 2:0 .0 X;'OR: PYROTEC-1-INIC SPECIAL EFFECTS VIATEERIAL; 4 280 5 350 READY BOX;and SAFETY CAP,see Article 2. 6 220 7 490 7801.2.2 Limited application. For the purpose of Article 78, 8 Certain term's are defirled as follows: i0 2 840 D ISPLAY is an outdoor display of aerJal shells or ground dis- greater'tan 12 A=roved play pieces. TEMPORARY STORAGE is storage of pyrotechnic special 7802.4 Displays, effects mater;a"or,site for a period of tnne of 72 3 ours or less. 78014.1 General. Fireworks displays shall be in accordance 78(31.3 Perknit& with Section 7802.4. r"yfireworks i.4G-',C"'ass%'-Com.rGn)aii:i -reworks '.3G(special fireworks)are allowed to be:.used.When 78€313.1 Fireworks. fireworks ".3G(special fireworks)are used,see Section 7703. 7801.11J Manufacran=g. Tile manufacturing of fireworks is 7802.4.2 Pyrotechnic operator. Fireworks display operas ons proh bite- ecce;t ruder s ed<a1 pet its as ea aired bylocal and shall be under the direct supervision of a pyrotechnic operator. 't be responsible,for al' aspects of a lii(a' 'tion .-atereg . 105,Perm The pyrotechnic operator shal- 7&DI.3.1.42 Displays. Permits are require,- 10 copduct a fire- display related to pyrcwclniics� works display. See Section 105, Permit f.2. Permit apD- licatiori 7802.4.3 Bolrid. The permtte_shall furnish a bend,or certificate shall be made-notless'har 14 days prior to the scheduled date of of insurance in an amount deemed ads;;tate the chief for the the dispay.The pern-lif applica�-"on shall ii1civde a diagrin of the payment of damages which col, be caused either to a person grounds On which the display is to be held showing the Point at persons or to property by reason or he perm teed display and ar-'s- which the fireworks are m be disch=arged; the of build- ing frowns acts of the permittee,agents,employees or subcontrac- mgs,h-ghways and other I-ines of commun"'ation;the lines behind tors. which lRe audience Will be restrained;and the ociiflon of-nearby 7802.4.4 Mortars for aerial shell displays. trees, telegram or telephone lines and other overhead obstruc- tions. At the time of permit application, the chier shall be coat- 7802.4.4.1 Site criteria. Morrars for aerial displays shall be sep- s4lted regarding requirements for standby fire apparatus. arated from spectator viewing areas,vehicles and bLi'dings as se' forthI iri-lab`e 78023-A. 7801.3.2 Pyrotechnic special effects material. A permit is re- shared to manufacture., compound, store or use pyrotechnic sine- EXCEPTION: The a-uthorized to modHyseparalion dis- en�,s based on cha-acle-ns'ics of sl�ecfflc s"es- cial effects rraterial. A peem,ft for use shall be granted only to a tatice rcqu�ren- pyrotech,ft operator.See Section 105,Permit p3. The designated landing area shall be an approved large,clear, open area. Spectators, vehicles and combus:ble irlateria"s shall not be allowed within the desipriated'anding area.The designated SECMN 7802—FiREWORKS !and;rg area shall not be within 100 feet(30'480 trim)ofents,ca- nopies and membrane s.'n'Uctlires. 78011 General. Storage,use and hard'ing of fireworks shall he in accornee with Section 7802. 78€32.4.4.2 Construction. Mortars shall be approved for use da with the aerial shells to be;red.M*orlars sl:a'l be const-acted o-' EXCFPTIONS-� Th_- use of flrewor?.- by ra;tmads or othe- heavy cardboard,paper or metal other than cast iroti. _a spa mnon agencies for signaling 2. The sale o! use of'blank c-_-n- dgts for Iffieamcs, signaling or 7802.4.4.3 Inspection. Pr or to placement,mortars shall be in- cel'en1oll;a,nuirposts. spected for defects such as dents,bent ends,damaged interiors and 3. T'he:as.-of`reworks by the Urised Sfales Armed Forces. damaged pugs.Mortars found to be defective shall not be used. 78€32.2 Sefture of Fireworks. 7he chiez is authorized to seize, 7802.4.4,4 Positioning. Mortars shall-,,-positioned so thataeri- er at shel's are directed:over!h-_designated landing area and away take,rernovv or cause to be removed at the expense Of the owner all stocks of fireworks offered or exposed for sale,stored or held m from,ground pieces.Mortars sha`lnolt be angied toward spectator v;o'aticln of Article 78, viewing areas. 1-159 7802.4.4.4 1998 CAUFOWA FIRE CODE 7842AU The trajectory of aerial shells shall be arranged such tat a it i- 78014.53 Seeming. Poles for ground pieces shall be securely mum,clearance of 25 feet(7620 mm" is maintained from potential placed and braced. obstructions. Seamed mr metal mortars shall be placed such that the seam of a 7802.4.6 Electrical fire units. mortar.aces to the side rather than to the for o. bot:orr. 78112.4°6.1 General. Electrical firing units shall be in accord- 7802.1.4.5 Securing. Mo ars sha l be buried to a depth; of not ince with Section 7802.4.5. less t^an two dhirds of Neir length,either in t:e ground o. in above- 7802.4.6.2 Wiring. Electrical wiring associate:with an electii- ground troughs or drums.In softground,wood not less than 2 in- cal firing unit shall be pteve sted from contacting metal objects in cites(50.8 :ism) nominal thickness or rock slabs shall be placed. contact with the ground. beneath mortars which will he used more thtar once to prevent 7802.4.6.3 Power supply. AC-powered electrical firing units their sinking or being driven into the ground daringzing. shall be isolated from t=ae power source using an isolation trans- EXCEPTION- Appreeed securely positioned roov_w racks are a?- f^mien ?owed For,the firing of sin&-break sl ells 6 inches(152.4,-nm)or€ess n dia iter. 78€32.4.6.4 Security. Electrical tiring ,.:nits shall require opera- tion of a key—operated switch or other similar device to revert trt- 7802.4.4.6 Mortar separation. Tvbottars that are burred it the authorized operation:. p ground, in troughs or in d ;inns shall be separated From adjacent mortars by a instance equal to or greater than the diameter of the EXCEPTION- Hand-held electrical firing units connec?ed to fire- mortar. works only daring a display. EXCEPTION: Fiectrica32y fired mortars. 78€12.4.6.5 Manually activated firing units. Manually acti- vated electrical firing units shall require two or more distinct ac- 7802.4.4.7 Moisture proteetion. lr damp ground,a weather-re- tions to apply electric current to an e iectr c match. sistant bag shall be placed under tide bottoms of mortars prior to lacement in thele ground to protect r aortars fro€:i moisture.`�Teath- 78112,4,6,6 Automatic-firing units. Au€os~satic-segs encirg- er-resistaru bags shall be placed over the oyer end of mortars in type electrical firing units shall include a mornentay contact damp weather to keep moisture from.accumulatiug on the inside switch which must be held to cause application of current to an surface of mortars. clecttic match and which will irn rediately disconnect current to all electric match=es upon release. 7802.4A.8 Ground burst protection. Sand bags,dirt boxes or other sui€able protection sl;all be placed around mortars on the up- 7802.4.607 Testing of firing circuits. The pyrotechnic operator range side to protect the operator fro^n ground bursts, shall ensure that pc-sonnet are kept at a safe distance from fire- works which are cora e .ed to electrical firing units-during testing. 7802.4.4.9 Paper mortars. Electrical firing units with integral test circuits shag be designed 7802A.4.9.1 Convolute. Paper mortars constructed of coivo- to it the maximum current output during a test to 0.05 ampere lute wound paper, shall he approved for the size aerial,shells being or to 20 percent of the no-fire current of electric m atcbes,which- discharged having a maximum double break. ever is less. Multitester•s small riot be used for testing unless tie maximum current output has beer measured and determined:not 7802.4.4.9.2 Spiral wound. Spi tai-wo:and paper mortars shall to exceed the current output limits for integral test circuits. not be used for greater Haar, 3-inch (76.2 m-P..) diameter aerial shells with a maximum double break. 7802.4.7 inspection. Fireworks shall be inspected aper.deliv- ery to the display site by tine pytotechnsc operator. Aerial shells 78132.4.4.x_0 Grouping mortars.tars. Mortars of the same diameter, having tears, leaks or broker_ fuses or snowing signs of;.raving ,v itch are to be reloaded during a display,shall be grouped togeth- been wet shoal be properly disposed of. er such that v,Trews sizes are rot intermixed.Groups stmt be cepa- 7882.4,8 Supervision. Fireworks shall too€be left u tatterded or rated. allowed to become wet at the display site. 78€32.4.4.11 Loose gravel and rocks. loose gravel, rocks and 7802.4.9 Display operation. other loose solid objects shall, be removed from the area around mortars to prevent such niateria"s from being thrown from ground 7802.4.9.1 General. Display operation shalt be in accordance bursts during firing. withSeetiov 7802.4.9. 7802.4.4,12 Cleaning bead'. When mortars are to be fired more 7802.4.9.2 Fire protection, When required by the chief,the py- than once during a display.a ciearrng tool shall be available for the rotech is operator shall provide portable`ire extinguishers for the cleaning of debris from mortars as necessary.For nietal mortars, discharge area and arrange for standby fire apparatus for protec- the tool s:all be nonsparking. tion down range. 78112.4,5 Ground pieces. 7802.4.9.3 Monitors. The pyrotec ince operator shall employ 7s�02,4.5.1 Location. Ground pieces shall be located not :ess Monitors whose sole duty sna_1 be the enforcement of crowd con- tr.., around the display area.Unauthorized personas shall:rot be ai- thar i 50 feet(45 720 mm)from spectators and vehicles;not less t; ',00 � ,,�;,, „ , . from towed to enter this discharge site until the site iris been inspected rats set 48� n me n.otn Certs, caropzes or me brine after the display by the pyrotechnic operaton structures;not less:liars 100 feet(30 480 rnm)from mortars; and outside of the designated lansdmg area. 7802.4.9.4 Barriers. The chief is authorized to require nope bar- EXCEPTIONS: i. Fixed ground pieces are al owed not.ess than riers,forces,signs or outer devices to be installed around the this- 75 ieet(22 860 ren)f-orn spectators and vehicles' pray area to aid in crowd control. 2_ —Electric^ly fired ground Dienes w-e allowed iii the designated 7802.4,9.5 Display discontinued. if the chief or the pyrotechnic }= ding"tea operator determines that there is a lack of crowd control or that the 7802.4.5.2 Combustibles. The area beneath ground pieces shall crowd is in danger,the display shall he unrrlediately discontinued. be free of dry grass and combustibles. if at any time high winds or wet weather creates a danger,the dis- ..... ...._.... _.. ........... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... _................. .... __ _...... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... __ _ __ ISM CAUFORMA NRR CODE 7802A.9.5 play shall be postponed un-til weather conditions are acceptable to SECTMN 7803—PYROTECHNiC SPECML EFFECTS the chief. MAT MAL 780145.6 Illumination. Display operators shall use only:lash- 7803.1 General. Temporary storage,use and handling of gyro, lights or electric l'_gl`tang for ill a ruination. technic special effects maternal usedin-notion picture,television, theat6ca and group erntertann.ment productions dial'be in accord- 7802.4.9.7 Smoking and open famesSmoking and use of arce wit,Section 7803.Permanent storage of pyrotechnic special effects material shall be Ln accordance with Article 77. openflar,:es are prohibited in the aerial she. storage area, NO Sa-.OKI a OR OPEN F-LA:Mu sighs shall be conspicuously 7803.2 Classification of Mater°i€rls. Pyrotechnic special of ects posted. material shall be classified in accordance with DOT regulations and procedures.See Appendix Vl-F. 78 2.4.9.8 serial shells. EXCE ON- Pyro,,echnk specie effects aaatc sv which is manufactured o n-sit;and whch'-s r storage or use need.^.o3 be class3- 7802.4.9.8.d General. Aerial shell operations shall be it ac- ped. cordartce with:Section 7832.4,5,8. 7803.3 Construction of Magazines. Magazines used for the storage of pyrotechnic special effects material slant be 7802.4.9.8.2 heady boxes. Ready boxes shall be located not constnucted in accordance with Section 77,32.3. less than 25 feet(762-3 Trim)in as upwind direction from mortars. 7803.4 Storage, 78€12. 8 3 'unsporting and leading. Aerial shells shall be 7803.4.1 Fireworks I.4Gl"_rewda ks I AG (Class C conrirncan car ed; o mortars tears by £ she.l body, For ti e purpose of loading firewdrrks)shall be stored it accordance with£be requirements for .mortars,aerial sells shall be beldz by the thick portion of tile fuse i 3w exnlosrves in Ar iclo 77. grad carefully lowered into mortars. 78€33.4.2 Other pyrotechnic special effects material. 78€12.4.$.8.4 Proper fit. Aerial sheds shall be checked for prop- ;£i mol ars Idrr to discharge.T The pyrotechnic operator.shall 78103.4.2.1 General. Storage of pyrotechnic special erects rra- er pyr Y tenial other tl amrecvorks 1.4Cs(r lass common fireworks'shall inspect all aerial shells to' certain that they are properly seated in mortars prior to firing.Aerial shells that do riot fit properly shall be is accordance € ill. tl re-,uir�ernents of Sections 77012 and not be -red. 7803.4.2. Containers of explosive materials shall be closed when stored. 78€12.4.9.8.5 Safety cap. The safety cap protecting a fuse shall 7803.4.2.2 Storage magazines. not be removed until immediately before an aerial she'll is to be fired. 7803.4.2.2.1 Within buildings. Explosives stored within a building shall not exceed 50 pounds (22.7 kg). Low explosives 7802.4SX6 Ignition. Aerial shells shall be ignited by lighting stored wiMin a building shall be stored in a Type 2 or 4 magazine. the tips of fuses with a fuse, torch, portf re, electrcai igr itior High explosives shall be stored is a Type 2 nnagazine. source o sir liar device.63perators shall not Mace any part of,heir Detonators shall be stored it a separate Type 2 magazine.bodies over the throat of a mortar. 7803.4.2.2.2 Outside of buildings. Pyrotechnic special offects 78014.9,&7 ' ajectoryy The first aerial shell fired shall be material which is to be stored outdoors shall be stored in a r'vpe 2 carefully observed to determine that its trajectory will carry it into or 4 magazine.Pyrotechnic special effects material which is clas- the intondod firing range and that:he aerial shell will function over sified as a high explosive,including detonating cord and de'toraa- and debris will drop into the designated landing area. Mortars :ors Haat`iii?mass detonate,such as fuse caps,shall be stored.in a shah be mangled or reset if necessary at any time during the dis- Type 2 magazine. play to properly maintair trajectories over the designated landing Wl en a Type 4 magazine is used for outdoor storage,such stor- area. age shall be in a constantly attended location or, if unattended, shall have wheels removed or the magazine imunobilized by king- 7802.4.9.8.8 Defective aerial shells, Ifan. aerfal shell fails to ig- pin ockin g devices or by other approved sect bty rineasures.When :cite iia a mortar,the mortar shall be"ea alone for a minimum of 15 a quantity in excess of 50 poutn s(22.7 kg;ofexplosive materials minutes,then carefully flooded with water immediately follow- is stored outside of a building,such storage steal:be located in ac- ing the displays and root less than 5 minutes after flooding the mor- cordance with nationally recognized standards. See Appendix tar,:Ise mortar shalt be emptied into a bucket of water and properly disposed of. Damaged aerial shells shall not be repaired or dis- 78i€3.4.3 Storage against wails. Explosive rr aterals wit lin a manned. g g pl^ magazine shall not be placed directly against interior wails and 7802.4.95.8.3 Range inspection. The entire firing range shall be shall riot inter ere with ventilat,orn,To prevent contact of stored inspected irr-mediately following a display and prior to allow: explosive materials with walls,a nonsparking lattice-work or olh- Public access for the purpose of locating a nexp;.oiled ae sal shells. er tio:nsparking material is allowed to be used. Such shells shall not be handled within 15 minutes of their firing. 78113,4.4 Marking sof containers. Containers of explosive ma- Such shselis shall then be doused wit water allowed to stand for terials shall be stored such Haat identifying marks are visible. not less'hart 5 naimtes and placed in a bucket of water. Stocks of explosive materials shall be stored so they can be easily W er the firing range cannot be thoroughly inspected due to collated and checked upon inspection. darkness,the site shall be reinspected the following morning. 7803.45 Unpacking and repacking containers. Containers of explosive materials shall not be unpacked or repacked inside a 78€12.4.9.8.190 Record., The pyrotechnic operator shat: keep a magazine or within 50 feet(15 2401 mrn)of a-magazine,arid.&1,0 record of aerial shells that fail to ignite or fail to function. not be unpacked or repacked close to other explosive:rater ais. 7803.4.5 9938 CALIFORNIA RRE CODE 7803.8 EXCEPTION- Unpacking a,r repac'_K_Pog of fiberboard and other 78€13.8.1.2 Preparation. 'i`ire company or producer shall allo- nonmez.-M.^cn,uiners. cote time sufficient e t to the pyrotechnic operator to prepare for the 7803.4.6 Tools. Tools used for opening or closing containers of transporta-or,packing,storing and daisy securing,and to dispose explosive materials shall be of nortisparking materials. A wood of or otherwise Handle pyrotechnic special effects material in a wedge and a fiber,rubber or wooden mal et shall be used for open- safe manner. mg or closing wood containers of explosive materials. Metal tools, other than romsparking transfer conveyors, shall not be 78 3.8x1.3 rowed central. Onlookers shall be kept at a safe dis- stored in magazines containing€igh explosives. tante from the area where the pyrotechnic special effects mate sal is discharged and so restrained umi€the area is clearest. EXCEPTION- MetaE sii+tors are al;owed:o be used fol opening:i- bertscard co trainers. 7803.8..2 Smoke control. Wd en pyrotechnic special effects 78€13,5 Smoking and Open Flames. Controls on smoking and material is fired wit ,n a building,the quantity of smoke devel- open fames shall be in accordance with Sections 7702.1.14, ©ped shai€not obscure the.risibility of exit signs or paths of egress 7703.1.4 and 7703.1.5. travel. 7803.6 Hoaselreep3ing. Housekeeping sinal, be in accordance '=he maximum der:sity of smoke seal:be apprd-ped,and the gy- with Article 77. rotechnic operator shall ensure that the rr;aximurn density is not 78€$3.7 Pyrotechnic Operators. A pyrotechnic operator shall exceeded. obtain rewired pernnits and be responsible for notifying the chief When required by the chief,provisions sial'be:made to confide prior to using the pyrotechnic special effects material.ne pyro- smoke generated by pyrotechnic special effects material to an ap- technic operator shall have the authority and responsibility for the proved area arc,to remove such smoke from the bui€ding, storage,use and handling o`the pyrotechnic special effects:gate- 78€33.8.3 Binary explosives. When W riary explosives are used, ria1. The authoray of the pyroteel mic operator shall not be as- t sumed by.anyone and shall be superseded only by the chief. the compounding and firing shall be pe tarn ed by a pyrotechnic operator.Faring shall be subject to the conditions described in the 78€13.8 Use of Pyrotechnic Special Effects Material. permit. 7803.8.1 General precautions. 78€13.8.4 Surplus materials. Surplus materials shall be proper- 78€33.8.1.1. Demonstration and approval. When .required by ly stored uratic it can be disposed of in a safe manner. t€re chief,a test shall be conducted to demonstrate the safe use of 78€t3.9 Stands Personnel and Equipment. `,�Ihen necessary pyrotechnic special effects material prior to Normal use. Yf; or the preservation of lire or property,the cite.,s authorized to The use of pyrotechnic special effects material shall be ap- require the attendance of standby personr:e€and fire equipment as proved by the pyrotechnic operator in charge. set forth in Section 25.01,13. _...... ........... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... .._... _.. ._....... ........................ ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ........................ .. IS99 CAUFORMA RRE CODE ads ARTICLE 7 -FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS SECTION 7901 -GENERAL 2.2 A rnetal floating cover supported by liquid-tight metal pon- 7901.1 Scopes toons or floats which provide sufficient buoyancy *0 pre- ver,sinking of the coven when one half of the pontoons or 79€11.1.1 Generale Storage, use, dispensing, mixing ar hap- floats is purict;.ared.. dling of flammable and combustible liquids shall be in accordance An internal metal fl.-oating pan,roof or cover which does with Article 79. ro',elect the re quirernents of:tern:2,or one which uses r;las- wXToddle`.As otherwise provided in other laws or regu'a.- tic foam?,except for seals,for.flolatior:,even if capsulate in tiaras. metal or fiberglass,shall be treated as a fixe roof tank. 2.Alcor otic beverages ir.retail saies or storage uses,provided t:e liquids are packaged in individual containers not exceeding 4liters. MIXING is the combining, blending or bringing together 3.? edicires,foodstuffs and cosmetic;co:fair g not more than 50 within the sarne container,tater or vessel flare mule or cornbus- perce rt by volu=me of water-miscible i uses and with the remainder of tele uigwds or other materials whereby._arni:«ole va)ors:Brite the se-ution not being r a,.,%rable,in retail sates or storage uses when be liberated to the at-nosphere. packaged in individual containers not exceeding 4;'vers. OUTDOOR AREA is a single,contiguous,property exterior to 4.Storage and use of:reel oil tanks andcontainers connected to ail- buildings or without buildirgs thereon which is ardor mo owner- bu ni-ig equipment.such storage and use shall be iti accordance with ship or control of a single person.See also definition cf PERSON Article 61 and t`e Mechanic-1,Code.For abandon:mcn*cr"tanks,Ar- ticae 79 shall appy, - Section 2 ✓. 5. Refrigerant liquids and re€nigerant o'._ within an approved STORAGE is the peeping,retention or leaving of f a^:inabe or closed-cycle refa:geration system complying with the Mechanical coribLstiNe liquids in diosed containers,tanks or sisrilar vessels. Code.See Article 63. c.Storage as-d display of aerosol products.See Article 88. 79£11.3 Permits and Plans. 7. ater:ars which are solid at 100°F(37.8°C)or above. 7901.3.1 Permits. See also Section 105,Pen-nits f.3.1. through 8.Storage of liquids that have no fire puirt when tested ire accord- f.3.T A permit is required to: ance with nationally recognized standards.See Section 9003,Stand- 1. Install,nstall, operate, repair 3r t<rodify pipelines, equiprrerit c- ard a.4.5. 4.Liquids without flash points that can be fIx-ar£rabie Lander some facilities where fiarrmable or combustible li(ruids are produced, conditions, such as certain t:alogerated hydrocarbons and rn;xtures processed,dispensed,shred,handled�:used, containing halogenated hydrocarbo as. 2. Store, handle,transport,dispense, mix, bleed or use flam- 7901.1.2 Material classification. Marnrrtable and combustible enable or corn-btrstible iquids in excess of quantities specified in liquids shall be classi sled it accordance with Article 2 and as set Section 105. forth in"fable 7901.1-A. 3. Remove,abandon,place tempora>ily out of service o:other- 7901.2 Definition& wise dispose of a flamm: ble or cornbustible liquids tank. 4. Install,construct,aster or operate tank vehicles quip-i ent, 7901.2.1 General. For defiritiors of ATMOSPHERIC TANK; tanks, plants, terminals, walls, refineries and sirr3:_ar facilities AUTOMATIC Fz1�1�E C HECK;BOILING POINT, BOILOVER; where flammable and cor~b€tstible liquids are produced, pro- CLASSIFIE0 I RC)DU T;CLOSED�'C"N AINER;COMBUS- cessed,transported, stored,dispense or used. TIBLE LIQUID; CONDENSATE TANKS; DIP TANK; DIS- PENSING;DEBT,FIDE POINT-,FIXED ROOF TANK;FLATME 5. Change:he type of contents stare:in a f1ar-cable or corn- ARRESTER; FLAMMABLE L€QU`1); %LASH pOII*,T , bustible liquid tank to a materia t other than gnat for which the tank LABELED; LIQUID; LIQUID STORAGE ROOM; LIQUID was designed and constructed. STORAGE 'WAREHOUSE; LISTED, LOIN-PRESSURE 119003.2 Planes. Plans shall be submitted with each application TANK; PORTABLE TANK; REMOTE SOL`✓ENNT RES- for a pewit:o stere roore than 5,000 ga',lons(18 92.5 i)of liquids ERVOIR;RETAIL SALES OCvCUPANCY;NIS TABLE(bead- outside of buildings in ds-.rrns or taroks.The pla s shall indicate the tive)LIQUID;USE(Material)°'FTSE,CLOSED SYSTEM;USE, Method sof storage,quantities to be stored.,distances from build- OPEN SYSTEM,see Article 2. Ings and property lines,accessways,fire-protection facilities,and 79111.12 Limited appl5caflom For the purpose of Article 79, provisions for spin control and secondary containment. certain terns are defined as follows: 79E11A Electrical. CONTAINER is a vessel of 60)U.S.gallons(227.1 L)or less 7901.4.1 General. Electrical wiring and equhrnert shall be capacity used for transporting or storing flarn-nablie or combos- installed and maintained in accordance with the Electrical Code tib'--Dc'Uids.Pipes,piping systeit:s,engir cs and engine fuel tanks a ill as otl erwise required by Article 79. are not considered to be ccntaire s. FLOATING ROOF TANK is a tank which incorporates 7901.4.2 Classified locations. either; 7901.4.2.1 Flammable liquids. Areas where flarurnable liquids 1. A pontoon or double-duck;petal floating roof in an open-top are stored, handled, dispensed or rnixvd sinal' be in accordance with Tables 52132.6-A and 7901.4-A..A classifie area seal':not ex- tark,or r e ao_:wf/ ter beard ar uripierce�:floor,roof o�r other partition. 2. A fixed rrietal nods"with ventilation at the top and roof eaves The extent of the classified area:ria b educed, or the area andcontaining a metal floating-roof or cover meetir:g the follow y eiiinir:ated,if suf 5cient technical justification is provided to the Ing requirements: chief that a concentration it the area it excess of 25 percent lower 2.1 A pontoon or double-dead:notal floating roof,or flare inability limit cannot be generated. 11-163 79,01.4.2.2 1998 CALIFORNIA RRE CODE 7901.11.1.1 7901 2 2 Combust€b e liquids. Areas where Class 11 or 11€lig- discharge of lan;rnable or combustible ?.quids. Spills shall be .tide sv:a i a.ze Reuter move their:`iasis points are stored,handled cleaned up pro= pt:y. or dispersed spa_have electrical insta ations it accordance with 7901.7.3 Leaking containers, Where flammable or combus- Article 79, See aso table 7901.1-A,Footnote i. tible iquids are stored in containers,provisions s all be made and 79111,4.3 Other applications. °fire chief shall determine the ex- -nairtained for the detection of'cakage.Leaking containers shall tent of the Class 1 e?ec.r;cal equipn lent and wiring location when a be taken to a safe location in an area:sot accessible to file t€ublic condition—s not specifically covered by these requirements or the and the contents transferred to a liquid-tight container. F,lecrricai Code.See Article 90,Standard r.2.2. 79€07.4 Site assessment. An the event of a spilt, leak or dis- 7901,4.4 Special hazards. Wiring and electrical equipment charge from a tank sysrern,a site assess-ennt s.ail be completed by r. _r - Qo-! cthe owneror o0erator of such tank system �the chief deternnrres �catev within 25 sect(7620 m.T.)o:a.5 portion o a.loading rack oten._afire or explosion hazard exists. Such site assess- create be designed, operated and installinstalledsuch ts.at it dove not that a p , rents shalt be conducted to ascertain potential fire hazards an:d create ar igritio: hazard. shall be cormp;eted and submitted to the file department within a 7901.5 .Fire Pratection. tune period established by the c wf rot to exceed 60, days, See Pp 7901.51 General. Fre protection for the storage,use,dispers- ,appendix 111-14.. i rig,r_xr sg,handling and on-site transportation of flan it able and 790L7.5 Waste control. Taste liquids shall be kept in a sump, tank or receptacle approved for :is purpose. combustible liG�.:ids shall be it accordance with Articles 3, 10 aria 79,and tie Bui:ding Code. 7901.8 Spill Control and Secondary Containment, Wren re- Fire protectro"3?^t Neer o3a_{v3`r.:oCecS»g ;lan:tS and facilities or guired,rooms,buildings t5 areas used for storage,d s ensing,use, poi ions of pig..s or fsc.l.t.es �rFn `r:`am table or a c tib tstible mixing,o idling of d air table and combustible'e_ria ds shall be ligr;ds are handled, treated or produced or a commercial scale provided with spill control and secondary containment in accord- M r o- r , -other y r ice with Sections 8003.1.3,8084.2°2.5,80114.2.3.6 and 8004.3.4. fro:.� crude ise.roteut�:, ra�;s.a< gasoline or v`h�. itydrocar�ors sources shall also be in. accordance with nationally recognized 790L9 abeling and Signs. standards. See Article 90,Standard a.3. 3. 79€21.9.1 General, The chief is authorized to require warning 7901.5.2 Special fire-ext€rnguishuag equipment. Special fire- signs for the purpose,o:`identifying the hazards of storing or using extinguishing equipment such as equipment utilizing foam,inertflamsxable liquids. gas or dry chemical sha;lie Provided as"he meed is indicated by 7901.9.2 Style. Marling signs shall be of a durable material with the secial hazards o:operation,dispensing and storage.See Sec red tetter rig on a wl i°e background and shall:cad DA�GFli— t;on it L9. LIQUIDS.Letters shall not be less than:3`riches (76.2 nam)in height and 1/2 inch(12.7 rnm)in stroke. 7901,5,3 Portable fire extinguishers. Portable fire ex nrguish- ers shall be nrov ded m accordance with UFC Standard z0 1 and 79€21,9.3 Location. Signs shall be posted in locations as as otncFwise required'by Art'cle•79. reg sired by the chief. 'svmg contturung lig r.ds shall be:cent:<ed in accordance with nationally recognized standards. See Article 79€31.5,4 Hose l.irtes. Dose lines shall be provided m accordance 90, Standard a.2.1. with Section 1001.9,Article 79 and the wilding Code. 7901.9,4 Warning laheis. Warning labels shall be in accordance 7901.6 Construction and Site Requirements. Buildings, or with the Federal Blazardous Substance Labeling fact and applica- portions thereof, in which flamrnable or combustible liquids are ble state lauds.Flammable liquids,and atnnnable and liquid,com- stor-ed,dispensed,used,naixed or:candled shalt be constructed in pounds and mixtures manufactured,packaged or offered`or sale accordance with the Bu;ding code, shall be conspicuously marked or labeled in:legible type which is in contrast by typogra-thy,layout or color with any other primed Fire apparatus access roads and water supply shall be provided matter or the label. for all portions of facilities and uses in accordance with Sections EXCEi'TI®N; 'cods,drugs or cosmetics subject to tie Federaa 902.2 and 903. .00d,' Jrg and Cosraet.c Act. 7901.7 Unauthorized Discharges. 7901,10 Sources of Ignition. in locations where flammable vapors could be present,precautions sha l be taken:o prevent igni- 7901.7.1 G•errertal. Flammable and ornn'bustible liquids and tion by eh ns hating or controlling sources of Jgmtiols Adequate pr'roleum wase products steal:not be d;Sc:sa ed or released on g grounding and bonding shall tee provided to pre vent 6ne accumula- sidcwalks, streets, ;highways, drainage canals, ditches, storm tion of static electricity wherever Class 1 or 11 liquids are trans- drains,sewers,flood-control channels,lakes,rivers,tical water- ;erred or disperser. See also Section ;.109. ways or the ground- Un-authonized discharge or release of such products shat.be l andled as set forth in Sectior.803 1.5.2° open f9a rQs and rigs-temperature devices shall not be used in a mauler which creates a hazardous condition.Heating equipment EXCEPTION ..tvtate-ia?s and products intended for use in weed snail be of a type approved for hazardous locations. abatement,pest control,erosion comrot paving and similar app ica- tic ss when pp ed in accordance wit: e,..aoufacturer's instructions, EXCEPTION.Energy-cDnsmning equipment"listed for use with iabe;directions and nationally recognized standards. tine mater a�stored. 2.Materia s released sr,accor3a..-ce with federal,state or Soca?gov- Protection against ignitions arising out of static, lightning and ernment regaiaions or permits ofthe air c:aal.ty::tanager stray currents in etrolerrn;ndustra f peraiiors shall be in accord- board wit a national P� 3t icer age e3imi.. tion systemarse with rationa ly recognized standards.See Art_-,ie 90,Stand- men,-th,wit'h waste disc wa ge requ-e r:enfs estabtis'hed by tite unsdic- and a.3. 3. oral water qua€sty centro'board,or with vocal sewer pretreatment 7901.1s Piping,Valves and Fit$iugso .equire:s encs:o:publicly owned twadment works. 7901.71 Maintenance and operating practices. Maintenance 79£21,11.1 -Materials and design. and operating practices steal: be in accordance with established 7901,11.1.1 General. Piping, valves, fittings and re+ated con- procedures which will .end to control ea%age and unauthorized portents intended for ase with fla.nrrable and comt—ust ble liquids t�a�� 108 CAU'FORMA RRE CODE 7901.12 shali be designed and fabricated from suitable materia's having 3. Other approved method's. 1 adequate strength and d-urabi itj.'V to withstand the pressures,struc 7901AL'I Flexible joints. u-i-al stresses and exposures 10 which they can be sulojecled.SlIc'n equip,ment shall be in accordance with nationally recognized 7901.11.7.1 General. Flexibie Joints shall, be listed and - " u-n&rgrotmd'i-,Ih.d,vapor and engineenng standards, be listed for the appli;ca-,to n 0 r be aT,'- approve and shabe installed on proved. See Article 90,Standards a.2.2,a,23.a.14,a.2.5,a.2.6, ventpipinga,the following locations: u.1.10 and ia,1.1 l.Nona etal.tic piping,if used,shat be""ng tailed M accordance wi -I the insrrunions. t. le p ping connects to underground.tanks, 2. 'Where piping ends at pump,is'ands and vent se:s,and 79,31.11.1.2 Low melting point Materia's. Low melting point mmazewals, such as ahnninurn, copper and brass; materials which 3. A, points Where differential movemem in ebe piping can Borten' -on fire exposure,SUCII as ronnetallic maerials;or nonduc- occur. Bile-materials,such as cast iron,used undergro-und shall he within m- imitanons. Wh 7901AL7.2 Fiberglass-reinforced. plastic piping. Fibe:g'ass- dheir pressure and feperature en such ma*enals relnto-ced vlas*ic(FRP)piping need of be Prov i. ed lx'th flexible are Used outdoo-s in above-ground piping systems or within build- -join's m,'oca'6 ons where both of the following conditio-i-Is are pres- ings,they shall be either: L Suitably protected against fire exposure, 1. Piping does not exceed 4 inches(101.6mm'.in diameter,and 2. Located such that leakage resulting from fai"ure would noto fm) n, 2. Piping has a straightnin,of not less than 4feet M '9 rn unduly expose persons,buildings or strictures,or one side of the connection when such connectiors result in a 3. Located where leakage can readily be comrolledby opera- change of direction. tion of accessible remotely located varves. 1-1!ieu of the minimurn.4-foot(12:9 mm) straight run. lerigth, 7991.11.2 Protection from vehicles, Guard posts or other approved and'listed flexible joints are allowed to be used under approved means sliall be Drovided to protect piping,valves or fit- dispensers as.suction pumps,at subrnerged purnps and:arks,and A ungs subject to vehicular damage.'Wien guard posts are 9nstalled, where vents extend abovegrour. the posts shall be lrs accordance with Section 900'A 1.3. 7901.11.8 Pipe joints. joints shall be liquidtight and siiall eerier 7901.11.3 Protection from cer rosion. and galvanic action, be welded,flanged or threaded.Threaded or Eangedjoints sh'al.f-, Piping,related fluid-handling cornponents and supports for both tightly by using approved methods and materials for the type of -anderg!,ound and aboveground applications where subject to Join,. Joints in piping systems used for Class I liquids shali be ex,erna' corrosion shabe fabr�ca*ed from nonco7nosive mater- welded wlien located in concealed spaces wahin buildings. als, coated or provided wim corrosion protection as specified in Nonme,a"ic joints sial'be approved and sired be:nstalled in Settlor 790-2.6.15.Diss."miametallic parts which promote gal- accofdarce with the manufacturers instzucti'_)ns. varic action serail rot bejol Med. PJpc joints which are dependent or the fricf;or. 6aracteris"Ics fficient for!'quid tightness of piping sh-a"' not be 7901.11.4 Valves. Piping systems shall contain a stn used m.buildings,The number of manual conl' valves and check valves to operate the pining shall be secured to prevent disengagement at the fitting. ly a protect the plant under both normal and system properl nd ' - - - - -1 emergency conditiors.Piping systems in connection with pun-ps 7901A1.9 Bends. Pipe and tubing shall not be bent n. excess of -s of` property c"' 90 degrees or at a radius less than five diamewi the iso nal con-tam a suffic;ent number of such valves to p con- 90 size of the p-,p--or nube when the radius is m easured from,the trot the flow of I'qu'd 'n norrna' operation and. in the event of physical damage or fire exposure. inside edge of the pipe or:That Connections to pipelines or piping by which equipment,such as 79€1x.1 .10 Testing. Urless tested in accordance with fiae appli- 1 -1 ca; pressure pip- storage cars,tank vehicles or marine vessois,discharges into, cable sections ofnat`ona�'y recognized standards fo- g storage tanks shall be lirov,'-ded with check valves for auio-natic ing(see Artic-le 90,Stalidard a.23Covered, ),pipmg,before being enclosed or prated in use, shall be hydrostatically tested to '501 protection. against backnow. -to r num pre 0 e percent of axin � antic pressure f the system, or Manuai dramage-control valves shah be located at approved pneurn atica."ly tested-0 1 1 0 percent of,he maxinlum anticipated k pressurc of the system,butTot'lless than 5-,sig(34.47 kPa)at the .011af -is rem e lanks,diked are systein and I -M-1 ote firom th a,drainage impoumding bash:to assure their operation in a fire condinon. highest point of''ie system..This test s_'allbe rnaintamed for a suf�- 7901.11.5 Connections. Connections to an abcveground rank ficiew time period to complete visual inspec"on.of all jomts and located below normal'iqukd revel shal'be provided with internal connections.For a trunim-um oflO there shall not be leak- or external control valves located as close as practical to the shell age or permanent distortion.Care shalibe exercsedto ensure that these pressures at--not app"ied to vented storage tanks.Such stow of he tank,Except for I`,qllids whose chemical characten'.sncs are age .a mks shall he tested independen-fly from the piping. Mcompatib`e with steel,such vaives,wizen extemal,and their Con- nections-0.lie tank shall be of steel. Existing pipirg shall be tested in accordance with Section 7901.11.10 wlien the chief rias reasonable cause to believe that a 7901.11.6 Piping supports. Pip:ping systems shall be substan- leak exists. Pi-nmiz that could comam f-larnmal-ble or combustible tTally supported and protected age rise phys"op-l'damage and exces- l;-uids shall,not S'Ve sl'r�sses ansng from setlernert, vibrat*on, exparismr 01 be tested pie umat,cally.Such tests sliall be at,he expense of the owner or operator contraction, or exrosur--to fire. The supports seal:' be protected iJ" against exposure"o fire by: EXCFPTION:Vapor-recovery piping s _.owedtobe tesed',csing Lnel-'gas. 1. Draining liquid away from the piping system at a minim um 790 . T12 Powered Industrial ruck Operation. Powered 1 slope of not"ess than I ace i., industrial trucks shalibe listed and'abeied for-ase in.the erv4ron- 2. Providing protl.ction with a fire-resistive rating of not less meant intended and shall be in accordance with nationa-',Y recog- 'I man two hours,or iized standaEds. See Article 90,Standardn.2.2. TABLE 7901.1-A 1998 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE `FABLE 79901.4.A `ABLE 7901.1-A—CLASSIMCATtON OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE€IQUIDS (See Secft as 7901.1.2 and 7901 A.3) FLASH,POINT;g6hE3itENFt€EY) SOUND PVKT eFAHRx_.HE et.ASSMCAMW 0.635 x(t r-32)for°C 0.668 x{t=r-32)for°0 i Class I i A 1 ens thorn 73 degrees fess that. 100 degrees I-B tress than 73 degrees i grater than or equal to i00 degrees i-C Greater than or equal to 73 degrees and less than I00 N/A 4 degrees i Class i1 i Greater fhan or equal ea 100 degrees and less than 140 � NIA degrees Class ill 3 Greaterthan or equal to 140 degrees and less than 203 N/A degrees Greater than or equal to 200 degrees NIA E Crude Petroleum, Less than 150 degrees N/A NIA=Not applicable to classification. 'WlIen heated,sprayed or mixed,Class it or Ili liquids can assume Cite characteristics of lower flash point liquids.Under such conditions the approp nate provisions of Article 79 for the actual flash point shall apply.For construction req"_ire snents,see the Buiiding Code. When fl_,mmable or co srbustible liquids present raultiple hazards,all hazards shall be addressed.See Section 8001.1.3. For the p umose of Article 79,unstable hqulds shall be treated as Class i-A liquids. TABLE 7901.4-A—CLASS I ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT€OCA'f15 NSI See Section 7901.4.2.1) E GPCUP D E E LOCAMN MVISltiAt EXTEW.OF CLASSIFIED ARVA Underground tank fill opening fits,boxes or spaces below grade level,any part of which is within,tate Divisioi,1 or 2 classified area. 2 €n to 18 inc les(457.2 amen)above grade level within a horizontal radius of 10 feet(3048 ms:)from a loose-fill connection and within a horizontal radius of 5 feet(t 524 mem)from a fight.-fill connection. Vesst—F3lscharging upward 1 !`7dithzri 3 feet(914.4 tsar)of open end of vent,extending in all directions. 2 i Area between 3 feet(914.4 mm)and 5 feet(1524 snrm)of open end of vent,extending ir.all E E directions. Drum and container filling Outdoor or indoor w th adequate I i Witbin 3 feet(914.4 mss)of vent and fall opening,extending its alit directions. ve tilatio 2 Area between 3 feet(914.4 mm fill)and 5 feet{1524 aasam)from vent of.rl opening,extending its all directions.Also up to 18 inclies(457.2 mm)above floor or grade level within a horizontal i radius of 10 feet(3048 rpm',frons vent or#ill opening. s F'a_iii is,bleeders,withdrawal fittings, 6 meters and similar devices indoor ? Within 5 fee,(1524 mm)of any edge of such devices,extending it all directions.Also up to 3 feet(914.4 ante.)above€loor or grade leve:within 25 feet(76220 mm)horizontally from any f edge of such devices. Outdoor I 2 Within 3 feet(914.4 rats)of any edge of such devices,extending is all directions.Also slap to f 18 arches(457.2 mm)horizontally from an edge of such devices. fits Without mechanical ventilation Entire area within pit if any part is within a Division I or 2 classified area. i With mechanical vestilatio.^. 2 Entire area within pit if any part is within a Division 1 or 2 classified area. Containing valves,fittings or piping,aria l 2 Entim pit. not within a a Division 1 or 2 classified area Drainage ditches,separators, inipoundirng basins r ledoor i Sante as pits. i O tdocr 2 Area up to 18 inches(457.2 min)above ditch,separator or basin.Also up to I8 inches(457.2 mm)above grade within 15 feet(4572 users)horizontal from any edge. (Continued) 1-166 ...... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... .......... _ _....__. ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... .......... ....... ......... .. ..........................._........... .._ 1998 CAUFORMA RRE CODE TABLE 7901,4-A TABLE 7901.4-A—CLASS i ELECTRIMAL EQUiPM- ENT L0CAT,'0NS',—(Conftu8d'; (See Section 79W-41.1) aROUP:) LOCATiON NMOIN FXTFMT OF CLASSMED AREA . .................. tgpk cart Loading through open dome 1 With-n 3 feet(914.4 mm)ol-edge of dome,extending in ail directions. Area between 3 feet(914.4 tr-r-n)and'5 fee-I(4572,mm)frost edge of dome,extending in a I direc!lons. Leading tl�rough bottom connections Wit,)!n 3 feet(914.4 mm)of notn'of venting to atmospilere,extending in ail directions. with 2?mosnhenc venting 2 r Area between 3 feet(914,4 mm)and 15 fee,(4572.tmn)from poia:of venting to atmosphere, 1 extending m all directions.Also up to 18 inches(457.2 ram.)above grade within a horizont'y: raditis of 10 feet(3048 mr.)from point,of loading connection. Office and Rest Rooms Ordinary if there is any openingtothese rooms,within the-extent of an indoor classified location,the room,shall,be classified the same as,if the wall,curb or partition did not exist. Loading through dosed dome with - W;- thin 3 feet(914.4 nrnn)of open end of vent,extending in a"I directions. atmospheric venting2 l Areaho-tween 3 fee'(914.4rnnq)and`5feet(4372 mm-)fromopen e-,idcfvent,extending iia j i a!ldirec*ions.Alsowithin3 feet(914.4mnrm)of edge ofdortle,extending in ail directions. i Loading through closed dome with 2 Within 3 feet(914.4 Yrm)of point of connection ofboth fill and vspor!ines,extending in,a", VLQo-control directions. 1 Bonom loading wit2 h,vapor control or "V hit?3 fee,(914.4--nm)of point of correction,extendingin all directions.Also up to 18 any bottom. unloading j ilIches(457.2-!-nrr)above grade witi-in a horizontal radius of 10 fe-e!(3048 mm)from Point of Storage and repair garage for tank i Piles or soar-es below floor leveL vehicles 2 Area up to 18 inches(457.2 rnm)above floor or grade levet for entim storage or repail- garage. Garages for other 1h2rs tank vehicles Ordinary zf whe e is any opening to these roorns within the extent of an outdoor classified area,the entire room shr—'I be classified the same as the area classificat-'en aae me poin,of the opening. Outdoor drum storage ordinary Indoor Warehousing where there is no ord4nany i if:here is any opening to these rooms whNP the extent of ar indoor c'assified area,the room fiammsbie liquid transfer sh-a99 he classified the same as the wY',I,curb or parthion did not exist. IrdoQr equipment where flammabit I i Area within.5 feet(1524 m-m)of any edge of sash aqw-prnent,extendinginail directions, Vapor"Sir MIXtu-fes could exist Under 2 r A-.rea between 5 flout( 524 mmly and 8 feet 1,2438 mm)of airy edge of such equiptnent, normal operations i extending in all directions.Also,area up In 3 fee(914.4 mitn)above'loo-or grade level within 5 fee,(1524,mm)to 25 feet(762,';mm)horizontally fromany edge of such equipmeqt.3 ;t 0a:-'tdoor eqdpment Where flammable I Area within 3 feet(914.4 mm-)of any edge of such equipment extending in a;'directions. vapar/air mixtures couid exist under 2 Area between 3 feet(94.4 myn)and 8 fee,(2438mln)of any-edge or such equipment riurr ai operat'ons extending in ail directions.Also,area up to 3 Let(914.4 Yrm)above floor or grade level w;thi3 feet(914.4 mm)to 10 feet(3048 rmp)horizontally from any edge of such n eqtnpment. Tank—AbovegnDL-nd I Asea inside dike where dike heightisgreater than the distance,from the tank to the dike for more thaw.50 percent of the tank cil-curnference. She",ends or roof and dike area 2 #Area between 10 feet(3048mm)from shell,ends or roof of tank.Area in-sidedikes to leve'of top of dike. Ven' I Area within.5 feet(1524 ism)of open end of vent,extending in BLI directions. 2 Areabetween5 feet(7 524 mm"and 10 fee,(3;48 ram)front open:end of vert,extending fir: all directions. Floating roof I Area above the roof and within fhe sheil. 'Locations as classified:in',.be Electrical Code. 2Whenclassifying extent of area,cons:derat;on shafl be giver to the fact,"at tank cars or tank vehicles can be spotted at varying po,--3.Therefore,.he extrem;t' the loading or unloading positions shall be used, 3The reease of Mass 7 s f las I lir'Z-ids call generate vapors to the erten.that the entire building,and possibly a zone surrounding it,are considered a C!ass 1,Division 2 I 7902 1998 CAUFORMA FRE CODE 7MO .9 M S CT;'ON 7902—STORAGE "r9{32.1.7.2.2 Out Bf service 90 days. Underground tanks not used o. Oe'0'90 days +ha?,be safeguarded in accordance 7902.` General. E'✓.Cf be following or removed in accordance v✓ith Sec- 70=1 Apli t=, 7902 .,7.4: ::&,c'3 wri'''st✓.. St`T•�'1�e.}.. f:a ..sc,t;�� a=`.: y.3.s"e.. 34 ui ._ containers, cylinders ,. ra,.Cb .. ._ e:3 accordance ce l• Hamma b e or coo Swhbfe -iGp;ids Shall �e rel ove- from wn Sections 7901 and 7901 th,ank, Ar nowr veMcle fue dApmsing s:a ons,see Art a e 51 2. Mpi_g, incindingHi isne, gage opening, vapor return and purnp connection, shall be capped or pugged and secured 7%2.1.2 Change of tam caMen s. ':'gales sur ect to change in s -ii tampering,and con en's shat'.be it accordance vvitht Section 7902.:.5,Nor to a 3. ,lent lines shall.emait: area and be rrmai;nta,"ned in accord- cbange in contents,the dries is authorized to reqWre testing of a anco -Situ^ Sections 7902.1.11 grid 79-32.2.5. tan:. 7902.1,7.2.3 Underground tanks out of service far one 7902,1,3 Labeling and sighs, year: Underground tanks which have been oiat of service for a Period of o near shall: o moved from f:e ground in accord- storage Si�okr�g and open parr�;s, Signs s a3 :tee posted in a_fce whir sec;oi: 79:)2.C:.i.4 a:?d the site shall be restored in air storage areas P -b:i ope-t#Ia z s and s:mo ing.See a-'so Sec- a; roved;Harmer.When the chnie_ 'eterr mies that be rmmova:of .ion.79:1 f A. p the tank is not necessary,abandon-ment in place is atiowed. 79 2.:103.2 Label or placard. 'r mks over 00 hoes(3715 L) MMIA Tanks abandoned in place, 'Parks abandoned in .£i capacity pe m- .et J "3sia'£ d o: mounted and used 'Or the place steal be abandoned as follows: storage of Class 11,111 or II A liquids Sa 3 bear a iabc,or pT a and identifying the rmateria_ them.._, _r a:ccor,,ian e with UFC Stand- IFIlamrnable and conn sliblo liquids shall.be res coved:roan and 713. the talk and connected piping, E ' .3 T, f ( z 1:e 2. The s,=ao H,: ler vapor return and varier Hnes Ad!be 3�C €'�..asIQi�, .ni<s:. G�ga.:o.s `3. :.�..ar�acy or 3ess gage, vapor on private^"crty and used for:;...,.zag and whing WN_.. discorsnected, single-€'any dwellings. 3. The tan:c sl:a.l be filled cair:pie.ely witr an approved,inert, 2.as,ks,ocaied art a-o::..... solid.iP.aterial, 7W2.f A Sources of Fg5dor SmA.g and open lames are 4. Reinairy rg underground piping Shan: _ be piled or plugged, prenihited in storage areas. See aso Section 790:.:0. and 79fa21.5 Explosion Y antral xn o'skm con"Irol, eq :,vc?;.cn! 5. A re<:.b of:a°"k Hze,Ecca:£on and A,.ia: e of ci".randonnner,s-'aH prate,,..✓n devices of suppression systems or a r a cLde Shall be be roamed. provides accordance dance v✓o we B rTi g Code when C✓ass f H" 7ML1.7,2.5 Reinsta ladon of underground tanks. Tanks Ads 3:Ads an;s,ored inside bt~i.:dings in excess `..ihc cxc,::p°amoun'ts' which are to be nNnstalied for flarnmab,e or combustible i-c=,lid ornW r pias v vapor-air:T;ntFums o id dev,,fop under or- s �lce sha :;�onpiy with all of be y ovNions o filch 7^and .,ai operating conditions. S:•'#ai: :.".e tested in an approved Sn`d:inCr. EXCETTIOM Class € C 3 q ds F en pwAded w4h con- "m'; os veniiJation at the f to set for-_'i in 9„t;3.:.4. 79€12.1.7.3 Aboveground tank& See also Sections MINIM".7, 7902.103, 7903.2.3.4.3 7902.1.7.3.1 Temporarily nut of service. Aboveground Lancs and 79 3.2.3.5.3. temporarily out of se,:v ce sna have ali connecting lines isolated front the tame and seCurod against tampering. 79021.6 Separation from fr:ctz�rpatzwie rratersass and acorn- mu titian of combustibles. Storage of f aminate!-_and co-bus_ 7902.1.7.3.2 Out of service 90 days, Aboveg~ound :arks not 3ibl.e iiclaids shat be separated from. incon p rime azardoas used for a period of 90 days sba<be safeguarded r•accordance Listerias in accordance with Section 8'001..1.8. vi th Section 7932.1.7.2.2 or removed iv accordance with Sec- Grass:weeds,co ib°ust:blc matcria:s,and waste Mass i,111 and tion 7902 _.7.4, iia-A liquids,sba 1 •ot be acct,-nulafed a7 unsafe manner at a 7902.1.73.3 Aboveground tanks cut of service ane year, stop ge site. Aboveground lames wf ich nave been out of service for a period of one year s:�sa ii be removeo in accordance with Section 79,2..1.7,x. 7982.x.7 Abandonment and status oz to r1�9. EXCEPTION-Tankslocated at ref renes,bulik p�Lnis and termi- 7902.1.7,1 General. Notwi'hstan'_ g the=-.._e schcdu_es stipu- na!s<hat are in operation. laced, arks taxer out of scrvice s w..be removed or safaguarded 79€12J,7.4 e-maying tavks, in accord ice u Sect-.-on 799 �.7 and at; n :Iy recognized standa-ds. see Section 9003, Standard a.3.9. 79€32,1.7.x£.1 Geuer°a1. Removal of aboveground aid under- -s, tanks sha-i be in accordance with ail, of tl o following: othc caseS inks rnr£ . oLf<: S rL � s ,i be Saf'g „.;�a a- remove, in accordance w,th Section,7902.:.7. I F.'a-:7-enable and combustible liquids shag1 be removed from the tapk and.connecting piping, 7902.1.7,2 Underground tank& 2. .piping at lankopenirgs which is not to be used further shall 7902.1,7,2,1 Temper?rily ma :;f service, Underground tanks be disconn-este;.,, .emporaiily Out of scrv.:..E S.."i' ...civ;; .... `..f.: __.:e, gag•',`?y°;^=•fig, 3. zP=tping.-rutin be:;i;rti^u�l.`",:.T'f3'om,t49'e g: B'd, Soo vapor retum and pump connectionsoure agaipstampeNWntt EXCEPTION: Pin g is Mwed to be abandoned ie phee when lines shall mmain open and be maintained in accordance with Sec' we cod.tee K..;:a.,,M„va..s,.o,pxac3.,.al fhas+do€sed py,ttg l.oL s 7902.1.1, and 7902.16. shml be capper,and safepavded as required by we c,,.ef. 1996 CAUFORNM RRE CODE 7902A.7AI 4. Tank openings shall be capped or;.lugged,leavit g a /g nwh 7902.1.8,2.4 Locations subject to oo-ding, Where a tare is to ii4-inch^ diameter (3.2 ram to 6.4 ; opens ng for pressure located:n an area'hat is s-uhject to"oad;r g, p:ftprotection shall equalization, and be provided. See Appendix 5. Tanks shall be purged of vapor and rented prior to removal. 7932.1.0,2.5 Acceptance testing. Pnor to being put into serv- 7902e1.7,4e2 Disposal. Tanks shall be disposed of i~accordance ice tanks shall be tested in accordance wish-nationally recognized wit federal,state ar local regulations. sta ,dards, 7%2.1.8.2.6 Product compatibility. Tank cornstnuc o, r-aten- 79€32.1,8 Design, construction and general installation re- als shall be �ria �_e wi"'-ti&1, quid to be stored. .�e ch e`is quirements for tacks,conta rsers and ezlaripment, authorized to reQ3ire inau evidence be SLbrt£ev tsubstanuate 7332,108.1 Portable tanks,contAners and equipment. that£he properties of the it .rid are o.rpatibie wii a.Ire task, 7 €i2.a. General. u tai>e .a~{s, containers and, eq yip- 7902.1.&2.7 Use of cormsustibie ma€eria s in tank cont c- rnent used or intended to,be used for%to storage of f atnr able or �"�� Tanks c�:si~cte l of c� us ate n:airs zts s~alt be s��ect combustible liquids s call be of an approved type.Containers and to'he approval o.the chief and liir:ied to: portable tanks shall be design-ed and constructed in accordance €. lxs'sl3tt^° L%dlerg r{un", with nationally recognized star arcs. See Article 90, Standards a F u.1,2 and u..,'_3 and Standard 79-5.The capacity of;ndivid- 2. Case wl:re_ r-eu by the prope_cles g tie 1;quid s. . ua€cor_tainers and portable tanks for liquids s:•al .,e In acco:da ce 3. Storage of Class l€€ u;us a'cov ground it areas not whir'`ab? 7942,1.11,3 1998 CAUFORMA RRE CODE 7942.'€ I'9.k 7902.1,11.3 Vent line l arae arresters an venting prevent pressure or vacuum.'rout exceeding the design pressure of devices. Ment 1inP flame arresters and venting devices shall be the tank or vessel as a result of fi=ling-or emptying aild.at:rospheric imslafled n accordance wittheir temperature changes.Protection shall also be provided to„revert Use of iia ie arresters in piping systerns sial: 1998 CA1.,FORMA FRF CODE 7902.1.11,9.4 7902.1.13.2.4 the blocking of the vapor-returru piping by liquid. Condensate 7902.1.13.1.3 Valves for tank connections. Connections to tanks sisal:be located such that they'Will not be si kiected to physi- tanks inside of buildings throuen which liquid War,normal'y flow cal damage.he vent pipe shai'enter Eire.'urz t troug s the top of shall be provided with an irmerna,or an external valve located as tine.an,k.Tire lower env ot'vert pipes shall not extend into tine tank close as practical to,he shell of the tarp. more than l inW a(25.4 rim). For co^nections to tanks containing Cass I or.l liquids inside of 79112.1.11.9.5 Mar,ifelding. Manifoided vert pipes shat: be buildings, such valve or an additional ad acert valve sha'. be adequately size; to prevent system? Dressure limits from being either: exceeded when mar ifo'ded taroks are filed simultaneously.Float- 1. Nor:nal'y closed and remotely activated, type check varves insta-ed in tank openings connected to man- 2. Ft rtonaaduc-clostrsg and heat-activated,or o'd vent pip ing to prevent Droduc.contamination are allowed, ;arovideW.l at the static Mead im osed at tart,bottom of the tare will 3. Fal an g ferrate to va'virg at gpproved device a^each'igts.d- not exceed 10 psig(68.9 kPa)if the fill or ver:piie is f'_•lled with transfer connect".on,below the liquid level,except for connections iqu`d when the valves are closed, used for emergency disposal,to provide for quick cutoff of now in Elle evert of fire in the vicinity of the lark is flowed. %CE.�'iIt�i�d: For motor vehicle -del uis;�ns=_::g stations, the capacity o-_rmllfoided vert p_psng s1hall be suf€cif�n'to discha ge 7902.1.13.1.4 Overflow pratection. Tanks storing Mass Y 11 vapors ge-ez_e", woo- two Mari ogled tanks are sitnuE'aneous;y and l a-A liquids insidebuildings sha'be equipped with a devise Fled. or other reacts to prevert ovefflow into dile building. Suitable 79€12.1.12 Tank vents for emergency venting. devices include,but are not limited to,a float valve,a preset muter on tl e`il."Me,a valve actuated by the weig~t of me tank contents, 79€32.1,12.1 Stationary aboveground tanks. Stationary above- aloe head pump which is incapable of producing overflow or a ground tam'"shall be provided with er ergency�venting, For<e- atloid-tight overflowpipe at:east one ;i^e size larger than,he f:l. quirements,see Section 7902.2.6, pipe discharging by gravity back to the ouatside sour.---of liquid or to a? approved location. 7902.1 12.2 Flortable farks. Potable tanks shall be provided with one or more devices installed:r the toy with sufflc'ent emer- 7902.1.13.1.5 Piping,valves and fattings, Connections,fittings gency venting capacity to limit interna,pressure under fire-expo- and other appurtenances sha' be irsta,led in accordarce with Sec- sure conditions to 10 psig(68,9 kPa)or 30 percent of tine bursting tion 7901.1". pressure of the tare,whichever is greater.The total venting capac- 7902.1,13.1.6 Martial gaging. Openings for manual gaging,if i.y s a'l not be less than t'aat spec;fied:r sections 7902.2.6.3.1 and independent of the fill_pipe,shall be provided with a liQuid-tight 79,02.2.6.3.3.At least one pressure-actuated vent having a mini• cap, or coven Covers s:hall be zept closed when not gaging. If innurn capaWidy of 6, t30 cubic fee.{169,9 m3) col. inside a building,such openings sisal'be protected against hqu d 14.7 ;sia 001.3 kPa)and 60 ( 5.6°C)shall be used.la shall be overflow and possible vapor release by rneans of'spring-loaded set to open at rot less than 5 psig`34.5 kPa),if fusible vents arec:rda ck valve or^.leer g;,Drcved device. Wised,they shall be aWtsaated by elements that operate at a tempera- ture not exceeding 30000(148.90C).When:.used for Daints,drying 7902.1.13.2 Underground. oils and similar materials where plugging of the pressure-actuated 7902.1,13,11 Piping,valves arsfittings. Connections,fittings vert can occur,ft s:h'e-vents or vents ofere type that soften to fg.l- and o .e:~a:ipu tenances Grad be:~'stalled in accordance whin Sec- ure at a maximurn of 3€0'F (148.9°C) rade:fire exrosure are tion 79Q,.I.. allowed for the entire emergency venting requirement. 7902e1.13.2.2 Manual gaging. Openings for manual gaging,if 79€321.13 Tank openings other than vents. i:rdependert of the fill pipe,shall be provided with a"iquid-tight cap or cover. Covers shalt be kept closed when rot gaging. if 7902b A11 Inside buildings• inside a building,such openings shat;be protected against Hquid 7902.1.13.1.1 General. Corrections for tack openings shall be overflow and possible vapor release by'rears of a spring-loaded liquid tight. E3Denings:o tanks sha"be located outside of baild- check valve or, other approved device, irgs at a lacatio a Erre from h sources of ig«i.ion and not.els:bar '. 7902.1.13.23 Fill pipe and discharge hales. fill pipe and dis- feet(3"48 min.)away.rom building operings or of'ires of y op- charge lines shall enter tanks only through the top.Ft..lines shall erty that can be bail:oe. Such openings shai's.be provide`with a be sloped toward dire tank.Underground tanks for Mass 3 Hquids liquid-tight cap vinich shall be closed when not in use and shall be :raving a capacity of more than ',COO gai_lons (3785 1,) shall be properly identified. equipped with a tight fl'-device for connecting the fill hose to the For top-loaded tanks,a metallic fill:'pe shall be designed and .aank. nrstalied to minimize the generation of static electricity by term.i- Overfill protection shall be provided in accordance' th Sec- rating the pine within 6 inches(152.4 rnrt)of the bottom of the tion:79-32.6.5. tank,a t s'Mal,be installed in a smarter which avoids excessive For Classl liquids otherthan crude oHi gasoline and asphalt.the vibration `ill pipe shall be designed and installed in a manner which wi'l s9f32.1,IL2 Vapo recovery. Ta,:.k openings provided for Elie r it i rite the possibility of gvrera.ing static electr cite by ter r i- purposes of vapor recovery shall be protected. against possible riatrrg within 6 incises(152.4:raid)of the bottom of the tank. vapor release by rnearns of a spring-loaded check valve or dry- 7902.1.13.14 Location of'connections that are made or bre- break corrections,or other approved device,:artless the opening is kern. billing, withdrawal and vapor-recovery corrections for pine corrected to a vapor-processing system.Operings designed Mass 1,H and lit-A liquids which are made and broker shall be for combined fill and vapor recovery slam: also be protected located outside of buildings at a,location away frorn sources of against vapor release :airless conrec:ion of rise liq: de ivery lire ignition and not less d'art 5 feet(1524 rim')away from building to the fill pipe simul.aneousiv connects:sae vapor-recovery line. openings.Such connections shall be closed and liquid tight when, Conrec6ors shall be vapor tight. rot in:ase and slag,'_be properly identified. 1-171 7902,1.13,2.5 :998 CAUFORMA RRE CODE 790022.3.:3 7902.1.€3.2.5 Protection against vapor release. Fars open- 7902.2.2.2 Lov2doan of tanks with pressures 2.5 psig (17.2 hogs provided for purposes of vapor recovery shall be protected kPa) or less, Aboveground tanks operating at pressures not against possible vapor release by means of a spring-loaded check exceeding 2.15 psig (17.2 kPa) for storage of Mass I, 11 or Ill-A varve or drybreak cormenon,or over approved device,unless the liq:rads, which are designed with a weals roof-to-sloe"_i sears opening is pipe-connected to a vapor-processing system. Open- or equipped with emergency venting devices h niting pressures Ings designed.for combined fill and vapor recovery sham also be to 2.5 psig (17.2 kPa), small be located in accordance with protected against vapor release unless connection of the liquid 'fable 7302.2-A. delivery line to the fill pipe simultaneously connects the vapor- EXCEPTIE'9N&i.Vertical. larks^av:ng a wear tool-n-shell sea:?e recovery lane.Connections shall be vapor tight. and storing Gass til-A liquids are allowed to he located at one half the distances speci>ed in'F Ne 7902.2-A,provided that the tanks are not 7902.1.13.3 Exterior aboveground. Openings for manual gag- within a diked a�ea or drainage path for a tank s.onng Class'or l ho- ng on tanks storing Mass I liquids shall be provided with a vapor- aids. dgat cap or cover. Such covers shall be closed when not gaging. 2. Liquids with boilover charactersfics and unstabie liquids.See See also Section 7902.2.7. Sections 7902.2.2.4 and 7902.2.2.5. 7902.1..1.4 Supports,foundations and anchorage. 7902.2.2.3 Location of tanks with,.pressures exceeding 2.5 psig (17.2 kPa). Abovegroursd tanks for the storage o`Mass I,E or '1902.1.14.1 General, Suppo es,foundations and anchorage for 1I1-A li luids opPxatirg at pressures exceeding 1 f:psig(17.2 kPa) aboveground rants shall be in accordance with Section 7902.1.34. or equipped ?0th en sexgency ve sti sg allowing pressures to exceed 2.5 psig (€7.2 kPa shall be iodated in accordance with 7902.1.14.2 Tanks at grade. Tanks sisal's.rest or.the ground or on Table 7902.2-B. foundar ons trade of concrete, masonry, piling or steel. Wank EXCEPTION:: ids with baover characteristics and unstable foundations shall be designed to rninimize he possibility of �c g t p y liquids.See Sections 7902.2.2.4 wnd 791;2.2.2.5. uneven settling of the tank and to minimize corrosion in any part of the tank res! or the foundation, y� 7902.2.2.4Locationof tanks for boilover liquids. Above- ground tanks for storage of liquids with boilover characteristics 79412.1,14,3 Tanks above grade. Tanks shall be securely sups shall be located in accordance with Fable 7902.2-C. ported.Supports for tanks storing Mass I,II or II1-A liquids sne," 7902.2.2.5 Location of tanks for unstable liquids. Above- be of concrete, masonry or protected steel. Single wood tin box ground taroks for tire storage of unstable liquids shall be iocated its supports, not cr bbing, laid horizontalis,are allowed for outside accordance with Tabie 7502.2-3. aboveground tarps when the hottom of the tannic is no,more than 12 itches(3134,5 mm):above grade. 7902.2.2.6 Location sof tanks for Mass M-B iiqusds. Above- ground tanks for the storage of Mass 111-B liquids, excluding 7902.1..14.4 Fine protection sof supports. Supports or pilings unstable liquids, shall be located les accordance with Fable for aboveground tanks storing Mass 1,11 or 111-A liquids elevated 7902.2-E, except when located witain a diked area or drainage more than 12 inches (304.5 mm)above grade shall' have a fire- pati:for a tank or taroks stoning Mass I or II liquids.When a Mass resistive rating of not less than two hours in accordance with.the I11-B liquid storage tank is within the diked area or drainage:oath fire exposure criteria of acceptance specified in nationally recog- for a°;lass 1 or Illiquid,distances required by Section 7902.2.2.2 nized standards.See Section 9003,Standard a,4.:5. shall apply. EXCEPTIONS:1.Sts"uctura?supports tested as parr,of a protected aboveground tonic in accordance wit`s UFC Standard 79-"t. 7302.2.2.7 Reduction of separation distances to adjacent property. Where two tankproperties of diverse ownership have a 2.Stationary tanks located outside of buildings when protected by n t an approved water-spray system designed in accordance with UFC common boundary,the chief is authorized to,with e written Standard 79-2.79-2. sent of the owners of the two properties, apply the distances in 3. Stationary larks :Dolled inside ofbziidings protected by ars Sections 7902.2.2.2 throagla 7902.2.2.`o assuming a singe prop- approved a somatic sprirtkle_ syste, designed in accordance with eAly. €3130 Standard 9-1. 7902.2.3 Separatism and orientation of tanks. 7902.1<14.5 Design of s€spport& The design of the supporting 7902.2.3.1 Separation between adjacent tanks containing s,ructure for tares shall be to accordance with well-establisssen engineering principles of mechanics and wall be in accordance stable liquids. The separation between tanks containing stable i pude. liquids shall be.n accordance with Table 79'x'7.,.2-0.When with the ng p taros are in a diked area containing Mass I or 11 liquids,o. in the drain 902.1.15 Stairs, platforms and walkways, Stairs, platforms age path of Mass 1 or 11 liquids ` ,and are compacted in three or more and walkways shall be of noncombustible construction and shall rows or in an irregular pattern,the chief is a,thorized to require be designed and corstxucted in accordance with the Building greater separation than Haat specif ed r Table 7902.2-C,or ogle_ Code. means to make tanks in the interior of the pattern accessible for firefighting purposes. 7902.2 Stationary Aboveground Tanks Outside of Buildings. 7902.2.3.2 Separation between adjacent tanks containing 7302.2.1 General. Stationary aboveground tanks outside of unstable liquids. The separataoan between tanks containing buildings shall be its accordance watts Sections 7902.1 tuid 79022 unstable liquids shall not be less than one half the sun's of their diameters. 7902.2.2 Tank locations. 79132.2.3.3 Separation between adjacent tanks containing 7902.2.2.1. Locations where aboveground twits are prohib- f°larnmable or combustible liquids and PP-gas. The minimum ited. Storage of Cass I and 11 liquids it aboveground tanks out- horizontal separatio=n betwee i ar P-gas cotatainer asd a Cass 1, side of buildings is prohibited within the limits established bylaw II or Ill-A liquid storage tank siaalt be 20 feet(6096 min)except in as.to.units of distr cts in which such storage is prohibited.(See the case of Mass I,II or III-A liquid tat-i'_ks operating at press:res sample adoption ordinance,Section 4,) exceeding 2.5,sig(17.2 kPa)or equipped with emergency vertt- 1--172 ........ ......... ......... _...... ........I. ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ............ ......... ......... ......... ......... ................................._...... ......._.... .... 1998 CAS#FOPMA RRE CODE 7902.2.3.3 79012.6.3.3 irg allowing pressures to exceed 2.5 psig(171 kPa),it which case 7902.2.6.1 General. Stationary ranks shall be equipped with the provisions of Section 7902.2.3.' shall apply. adequate additional venting that will re'ieve excessive internal Suitable rrsea:rs sl;al'be provided to prevent the acct;.rr:ulation of pressure caused by exposure to fires. Class 1 it or incl-A i_qu.as tender adjacent Ll'-gas containers such EXCEPTION.Tanks iarger that 12,0M-gallon(45 42 L)capac- or Ct3m- storm "lass lli-B liquids and rot within£'.^.e diked area or the dram- as by dikes,d'v rsio:.curbs r grading.When flammable ;ty g ya. bustrbre-equal storage _ar cs ar with:. a diked area,the LP-gas age path of"lass,or zt..gurus ra^o£red�STe enc:gee cy rellef venting. containers sshatt be outside the-drke area and at least?0 feet(30+48 Emergency relief vents sha:I not be modified, obstructed Or rnri)away `^vr�t le center ler e of the sea i o`t e dtk° 2rea. otherwise altered such that ppe g he re the required area of e, s_i for r t gained flow rate is reduced. EXCEPTIONS:1.Lim!efie petroieu<r:gas co- vs—vs of 125-ga1- lon{473 L;or€m,canaczty ins ilncd ad aceat to s=.£ei-os supply tanks 7902.2.6.2 ape of venting device. Aboveground storage:ar ks of 660-gallon(2498 L)or less capacity. shall be provided with conszructior: or devices that will relieve 2.Horizontal separation is not required between aboveground Lp- excessive internal pressure caused.by exposure fires. gas co-tairers and _r`.dergro ne: fa>nmab€e and combustible :quid ranks. Constrtrctic t rletlrods such as floating roofs,lifter roofs,weak roof to shell seams or other approved pressure-relieving 7902.2.,3.4 Orientation of horizontal pressure tanks. Where consructior;are allowed as methods providing emergency relief end failure of honzontal pressure larks andvesse s carr expose vent.`ng. ;leak reef-to-steel' seams shall be constructed to fai, property,the tank shall be-,laced wit:'ere orrgitr:dina'axis paral- before any other seam. lel to the nearest irlportant exposure. Devices such as self-closing-manhole covers,covers using long 79€12.2.4 Foam fire protection. bolts that allow the cover to lift tinder internal pressure,an addi- tional or larger relief valve or valves or.rupture disks are allowed 7902.2.4.1 Required systems. When required by the chief, for emergency relief venting. Stich devices shall be approved. foam fire protection shall be provided for aboveground tan=ks, queer than pressUre tanks op;erating at or abovepsig(6.89 kpa), 7902.2.6.3 Venting sizing. w er such tank,or group of tanks spaced less tlran 50 feet(15 240 79€32.2.6.361 General. Where emergency relief venting is aro- ::3:r) apart measured shv_I to shell, has a 141quid surface area in v dee solely by pressure-relieving devices, the total y elle g excess o: ,5£0 square feet(:39.4 12;,and is capacity of bout normal and emergency vests shall be enough to l.. Used for the storage of Mass f or II hgLhds, prevent rupture of the shell or bottom of the taunk,if vertical,or of the shell or beads,if horizontal.if unstable iiquids are stored,the 2. Used for storage of crude oil, effects of heat or gas resulting from polyimerization,decorrposi- I Used for in-process products and is located.within 100 feet tion,condensation or self-reactivity shall be taker,into accou lt. (30 480 mm)of a fired still,heater,related fractioning or proses- The total capacity of both r_orm.al and er✓:ergency venting sing au Paw s or similar device at a process£ng plan?or petro'eurn �y j �; 5.�y d from �:®`7902.2- i, devices shall not re less Iran that derivle .-o..�[ Sa.1v e _re mery as:herein defined.,or except as provided ip Sections 7902.2.6.3.3 and 7902.2.6.3.4.The 4. Considered by the chief ars presenting an unusual exposure wetted area of the tails shall be calculated or..the bas's of 55 per- hazard because of tcpographfca eorditaer sy ratrre of occupancy, cent of the:oral exposed area of a sphere or spheroid,75 percent of proximity on the same o- adjjioir.ing property,aid ,eig it and char- the total exposed area of a honzontal lank and the first 30 fee: idler of llc ids to be stirred;and degree of private fire protection to (9144 m n)above grade of the exposers shell arra of a vertical to ik. be provided and facilities-of the fire depar-tmer to cope with rime- See Appendix ill-C for the square footage of typical task sizes, enable lie id fires. 7902.16.3.2 Tanks and storage vessels over I prig(6.89 kPa). 79112.2.4,2 t asst llatior3. �Ihere foa r fire rotectio r is rec!_Wred, For tarks and storage vessels designed for pressures over 1 psig insta`lation shall be in accordance with J t Standard 79-1. (6.89 kPa),the total rate of venting shall be detem:ined id.:accord- ance with Table 7902.2-d.1,except that when the exposed we{ted 7902.2.4e3 Foam storage. Where fcar lf re protection is arra o-the surface is greater than 2,800 quare feet;250,1 m2`,,the eg£-,red, foam-producing materials shall be stored on tare prey r total rate of venting shah be in accordance with Table 7902.2-1 or ises. calculated by the following formula: EXCFP°i ION—Storage of`parr.-producing nnatenais off:he prem- 1,107 f3.82 ises is ad.lewed ars foiiows: CFH _, u,"matenals stored of the premises snail be of the proper ype For SL CMH 220 A3.82 suit Ne for use with the ecuiprryent at the installation where req::red, WHERE: 2.Such mate._:,s sl a_l be i-,. ediately available at the storage ioca- A _ extlosed wetted sur`ace,in square feet(rn2). 'a,al.::-nes, - al-be provided, CFH = venting re uir•e-nest, it, cubic `eel of free 3.Adequate l 8 q ee air mer o :ng a^�3 t a.°tspo a io fad€ hes shall r r tie:ro qu.-ed to e v _ such tna a s to the rtquirec 3oca- (099 m m3dl r). tt :n.:.e event..of f r s moi xc ed two hours acid The fu_w2 irg forru"a is based on��21,030 At1.82(For Seo 5.At of. „rer ;ses sr:nYlies sca€%ae accumu- 43,198 A � 4ted in se`s e quantities before 1'1 ding one e'--uitlMent in operation du 79€32.2.6.3,3 Emergency relief vents. The total emergency w e-sreufoal oo a an�ee�u�..e ease wi£h©_..:rte::.:p.sasz,until ex.ng nt relies venting capacity for a specific stable liquid car be deter-- ss^:� s accor�� s;,e� g p y pe rallied by the following formula: 7902.2.5 Inerting of tanks with boilover Nqulds. liquids with 1,337 FJ .)c..over characteristics shall not ;e store^ i. xed roil' tanks CFH larger than '50 feet 145 720:yn'in diameter unless an approved L d_M :rrertmg system's provided on the tai%c. For SI: CAM = 743✓¢ _ ' 79€116 Emergency relief venting for statkmary tanks. L 1-173 79002.9.3.3 1998 CAl=iFORMA FIRE CODE 790 ,2.8.1 WHERE. CFH = 1,5570,A d F CFS' = venting requirement, it cubic feet of free air per hoar (CMH For S1. CMH m 0.1467CfA F P P L = latent;neat of vaporizati.or of specific :qui:,in Btus per WHERE: pound(ca/g). A = the orifice area it square inches(ten:-?. M = naolec zlar weight of specific itquids° CFH = venting require-rent in cubic feet of Free air per hour V = cubic feet(r.3;of free air per hour front Table 7902.2- 1I. (CIF = a "nr). 7902.2.5.3.4 Reductions in required venting for stable liq- Cf = 0.5(tile flow coefficient) uid& For tanks containing stable liquids, a reduction in dhe Pa = the absolute atmospheric pressure outside the tank in rewired airflow_rate in Sect ons 79-2.2.5.3.1 and 7902.2.5.3.3 is inches of water(kPa). al%owed. Such reduction shall be calculated by multiplying the F"; = the absolute pressure inside the tank in inclies of water required airflow rate it Section 7902.2.5.3.3 or 7902.2.5.3.3 by ,7 � ehe approp ate facto: listed r the following schedule when xpa' protection is provided as indicated,.Only ore factor car be ised for 7902.2.6.5 Termination of vent o?sflet& any one tarnk. 79112.2.5>SA General. Frrergercy vents shall not r3iscbasge 1. 0.5 For drainage in accordance with req ulna ae sts for inside a b tilde ag. remote in pounding i f Section 7902.2.$.2 ic2r tanks EXCEPTION.Emergency vents for stationary at=;ospheric tanks over 200 square feet(18.5 m2)of wetted area. co taia izsg Class°Ii-B igcids. 2. 0.3 For water spray in accordance with uFC Standard 79-2. 79€32.2.66.2 Tanks with pressures exceeding 2.5 psig (17.2 and drainage in accordance with requirements for kPa). The o lets of vents and vert drains on tanks equipped with rernote imrpounding in Section 7902.2.9.2. emergercy v€tsting thatallows pressures to exceed 2.5 psig 3, 0.3 For insulation i s accordance with the following: Via)shall be ar-ar_gec to discharge in a manner which prevents localized overheating of,or:.a.me itrptrgemeat on,any part o,the 3.1 Rernain in place under fire-exposure conditions, task if vapors fro-.n such vents are ignited. 12 Withstand dislodgement when subjected to hose strearn 79€12.2.7 Tank openings other than vents. impingement during fire exposure,and 7962.2.7.E General> Connections to aboveground tanks EXCEPTION:The requirement-may be waived by the chief where through which liquid can normally flow shall be provided with use of solid nose strea.^.is is not conternpiated or would not be practical. internal or external valves%orated aS close aS practical t the shell 3.3 Maintain a maximum conductance value of 4 Btus per hour of the tank.See also Section 7902.1.13. per square foot per degree Fahrenheit [81.8 kJ/(br x rn2 x , do °C) when the outer insu-'ationjacket or cover is at a temper- Connections below the liquid level through which liquid id� es : e nor 19014'0 t ;; not normally flow shall be provided with a liquid-..gb closure, est re o. 1,56 r, and when l e mean s.e rperas_re of such as a varve,plug or blind,or a combination of these. the insulation is 1,000°2(538°C). 7902.17.2 Fill pipe openings. For lop loaded tacks, metallic 4. 0.15 For water spray with i asulation .n accordance with fill pipes shall be designed and installed to mirimize the genera- UFC Standard 79-2 and drainage in accordance with tion of static electricity b -ra natin the pipe witnir.5 inches requ:resr atilt for remote impounding i Section o y y term.. g p r (3.,2.4 assn).,f the bottom of the tar;;e and sham e installed,.,avoid 7902,2.8.2. excessive vibration. 79€12.2.5.4 Venting device capacity. For Class I-B and l-C liquids,other than cede ails and aspha ts, fill pipes shall be designed and installed in a manner which maini- 79€#2.2.5.4.1 Identification. Corn-nercial tank-venting devices -nizes the possibility of generating static electricity. shall bear a stamp indicating the opersing pressure,ehe pressure at which the valve reaches the full ope a osation and the f ow cupid- Filling and withdrawal.connections for Class 1.li and f1i-A l&- y at the latter pressure.If the start-te open pressure is less than aids which are trade and broker shall be located outside of build- it2.5 psig(17.2 kPa)and the pressure at fill-open position is greater Ings at a location away f~o a sources of ignition as?d not less°her than 2.5 psig(17.2 kPa),the row capacity at 2.5 psig(17.2 kPa; 5 feet(1524:atria)away frorn building ope atngs.Such con aecttons shall also be stamped on the venting device. The flow capacity for any liquid shall be closed, liquid tight whe s not in use and shall be expressed in c=ublc feet per hour of air a;£a0°F and 14.7 psig properly identified. On o air/hr at 15.5°C and '0 .3 kPa)_ 79$12.2.7.3 €penings for vapor recovery. Vapor-recovery sys- 79€32.2.5.4.2 Determination of capacity. The flow capacity of terns shall be in accordance with Section 52:31'3. trick-venting devices under 8 inches (203 mala)in nominal pipe 7902.2.7.4 Piping,valves and.fittings. Connections,fittings or size shall be detertnined by actual test of each type and size of other appurtenances shall be installed it accordance with Sec- vent.These flow tests shall be conducted by a gaahfied impartial tion, 7901.1L outside agency or by the inanufacturer when certified by a quuali- fied iaa:partial observer.Calculation of the f ow capacity of tank- 79€12.2.5 Drainage control and diking. venting devices 8 inches(203 Hats)nominal pipe size and larger, 7902.2.8.1 General. The area surrounding a tare or group of includirg roan-hole covers with long bolts or equivalent,is allowed tarsks shall be provided with drainage cos trot or shall be diked to provided that the opening pressure is actually treasured,the rating prevent accidental discharge of iii aid fro n endangering ad scent presst re and corresponding free o ce area are Stated,the worn tanks,adjoining property or reaching waterways. "calculated" appears on the nam pate, and the computanora is based on a flour coefficient of 0.5 applied to the rated orifice area. sbaseEXCEPTIONS. j.The hnic is epos, lied:z steer e wa=ve these requirements based on a te�h�ieaj repos,:an accordance with Section Calculations shall be performed using the following forrnula: i o3.i.I which demonstrates rat such taA os group of tanks does nett 1-174 _._..._.. ........... ........ ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ........................ ........................ ....................................... .... 1939 CAUFORMA FME CODE 7902.2.8.1 7Ma2.MA constitute a Hazard to oli er tanks,waterways o-adjoining property, 2. Piping passing through F dike walls s ha11 be designed to prP- a rer ccsideratio of speezai features such as tcpcgraphicai ca r i- ve;.t excessive stresses as a result c_settleror;:re export re, .sc..s,nature ci sec pa..cy ar rcxiir ty tc qui d_ngs on tie Same or v an adJacen-property,capacity and coystructic. of proposed tanks and charade'of 14quds to be St•L"CG ,d nati.re 2.r_dd C antity of PPM e and 3. The minimum distance^e;Mveel:tanks and the tie o"le Frte- n�is ire pro:pct:a.^.provided. rior:tike walls s a",,be 5 feet(1524 mrn),and diked areas contain- 2. Drainage cantro and d=kiHig is not .egLired for 3isted tanks ing two or more tanks shall comply with,Section 7902.2.8.3.4. v east ueted w::b a^.imegzal method of seeos try containment, 7902.2.8,3,4 Diked areas containing nolo or more 7 202 2 Drainage systeg z €1 ere protectio of adjacent tanks. Diked areas containing ,a+o or more tars shall be subdi- anks,ao ing property or waterxays is by means of a na ural orvi ed by drainage cltanre.s leading is an impounding g ba5?n or by constructed drainage system,such syster:sial comply wath the intermediate curbs or spin_ dikes i-. order to Vrevent sp_Is from i fol'owv'`g' endangering adjacent tanks within the diked area. Intermediate 1. Drainage shall be provided at a slope of-not less thar 1 per- curbs and spill dikes shall not be less titan 18 inches(457.2 mm)in cert away _`roti the tank toward an impounding bash-: or an heigl t. aaproved;-cans of crsposal.This lermination area and t-ic route of 7902.2.8.3.5 Protection of piping from exposure filres, Piping tl4e drainage sysimm shall be so_ocated that a fire occurring it the shall rot pass through h adjacent diked areas or i.r;poundin 3 g basins, drainage sys>erri w ; no erLange- p mps, r zarl c ds, cc tiro'• unless provided with a sealed sleeve or otherwise protected fro r varves e ore equ pine:._, public utilities ft_ protection epos F•e to fire. eqF ipr-i: ., _a°F s, adjc-ring ptraper y c_ fire a pa at s access roads,and 7902.2.83.6 Removing water f3-,3diked area. Provision shat be rade for c a rg o ov excess,vater frac a drain- designed rain- 2, '"3p�J3 ding basins a:d?1S„r'+5Y°'6't..means of��spe^,Sa s�'a1 be diked � Such �' •, �... c vstern or d area uch EI ai-s sfa no, ischarge to desig F d o tar a.sp li`om t arge _pac ty�arik draining adjoining properly,r_ural water courses,pu ;,ic sewers or public into a-ac r pus- :e design discharge from fire-protection systems = a drainage charnels unless the enol- is vesigneu to re vent the incli ding rnon ro nozzles, as spec:~ed in UFC Standard 77-1, re•ase of flarrmnab e or combustible liquids. A valve operable Chapter 3, which flow into a basin. IMpounding basins and the fro r t outside Ilie de spall be provided in.the hike s s e .and spall i u e of a drainage system shat,be located such that a fir occur- ly y r.-Fg in a drainage systoirt certl no, endanger pumps, manifolds,manifolds, nonrla be kept closed. Control o_dra_. ge shawl be accessible under:F.ire conditions. contra valves,electrical equip-tent,public u il?ties,fire-pro•.ec- ti.n e 9uip_rent, tanks, adjoining proporldes or fire appara.t:Fs 7902.2.&3.7 Combustible -materials in diked areas. Diked access roads. areas shall be kept free of co-:bz-s.ible in-a.ter,ais,d_lt:rs and Mbar_ 7902,2.8.3 Diked areas, rale. 7902.2.8.3.8 Equipment, c€ntmr is and piping in diked 79112.2,8.11. General. Where protection_ of adjacent tanks, areas. Pumps,manifolds,and:ire-protection equipment or con- adjoining property of w Ce :whys is aC C 3'Y:sped by retaining the -.ols sh I no'be Locate wifT i;. £_ked ares o: dminage basi:ls 0-M liquid around the tank by-neaps o`a diked area,such diked areas aiodation where such egtiip eft and cont.ols would be endan- shall ccrnply with Section 7902.2.8.3. gated by fire in the dike,--area o:d_rair age basis. Piping above- ground spa,' be m: imizeo arta located.as close as practical to the 7902.2.8,302 Volumetric capacity, The volumetric canacity of shell o:the tank in caked areas o:dram-age basirs. Ile diked area shall net be less than the gra test an c"F-it of lion-id that can be re'eased from the largest tank within the diced area, 7913262,9 Protection -from vehicles. Fd.hen tanks are subject to The capacity of the diked area arc sing more than one tack ,Fm shall veh clar damage, protection shall be in acco-rdance with! See- c cu:aced by ded�ctirg Lite volume of the tanks tether that..the tion 8031,11.3. largest tack below,he height of the dike. 1902,3 Container and Por°taime Wank Storage Outside of 7902.18.3,3 Walls. 'Malls of the diked area spoil be of earth, Building& ee;,."°orrA e or solid masonry designed to be tight atter;td. I9132.3,1 General. Storage of t-lars°rab_a� and :,o�. , bast bsv :�- withstar a full hydrostatic heats Earthen walls 3 feee(914 m—) :Fids in close con-ri`tlerS and� w^' _.ab, La:lis outside of buildings o~ rore in It„_ght shall ave a ala section at ae top not less than shall be to accorcance with Sections 7902.: and 7902.3.See also 2 feet 16.39,6 rani) wide. T e slope shall, b, corsts€int with the Sections 7902.:.8.1 for capacity i nits for ortaile; qq,, oil +th f, i' ¢ « 3 .S c'f.]!fS"'siSJi'$G.UIe angle of repose s t_.e r atelia?of wl is i the vaalls are constricted. tarucs. .he wal s of the diked area shaill by restricted to an average 7902,3.2 Plants, See Section 7901.3.2. Storage sial: be in ac- height t o fee (18L8 8 rim;above the o_ grade,except ween cordance with aonroved plans. dikes are higher:liar an average of 5 feet(1828.8-rasp)above inte- nor grade, provisions shall be made for normal and necessary 7902.3,3 Location or property. er:erge cy access to tanks,valves and other equipment and safe egress`on,the diked enclosure,as follows; 79112.3.3.1 General. Outdoor storage of liquids in containers- and ontainersand portable tars shall be l:i accordance,vt¢h.Fable 7q012.3-A. 1. Where the average halo t of the dike coma rt-g Mass l liq- Storage of liquids rear buildings located on the same property :Fids is over. 12 fee,(3657.6 rr:n)rneasured front interior grade or shall be in accordance with Section 7902..3.3. w sere the distance between a tank and the top inside edge of the dike wa_..s less than the :eig::t of he dike wall,provisions sha:l be When two or-core classes of materia:s are stored it a single rade-ornormal'Operation€3f villves a ` S c .'se,t 3e quantity. .?i l iEe s all no'exceed t_.e smallest&33"maxi- 3 for access to iai k Lo_S ' w;'hoot entering below the'cep of tie dike.Those provisions are =r=un-,quartit es for she c,asses of materia:stored. ai.oAf ed to be n:et thro;igh the use ref remotely operated valves, Storage of containers or portable,tanks shall be provided with elevated walkways or similar arrangements, fir;apparatus access roads i.n accordance with Section 902.2. -•.'75 7902.3.11 x998 CAl.EFORNiA RRE CODE 79,02.5.0 The storage area sha'l be nroiected against tarMeri<g or treS- Rooms or buildings used for storage of Class 1,lI or 1f?iiquids passers where necessary and sh;ffl be kept free of weeds,debris shall be in accordance with Section 79902.5.7. and other co;t:b<ustible_nater4als not necessary to the storage. Rooms or buildiogs used for dispersing,use,rnixing and har- 79023.3.2 Storage adjacent to buildings. A n;.aximurn o= dhng of Class 1, 1 or 111 liquids shall'be i.:accordance wits Sec- ,100 gallons(4?63.5 L%of liquids stored in„_used co-:tainers and 'ion 7003.2.1.�. portable tanks is a lowed adjacent to a building 'Looted an the 7902.4.3 opemergs for manual gaging. Openings for manual same prem ises and under the same maragement,provided.hat: gaging,if independent of the fill pip.,,stall be provided with a q- l. The building does not exceed: one story in. height. Such ;fid-tight cover.Coves shat'be kept closed wbPr, not it use.Such btiil sing shall be o _`ire-resist we ons" C :^r wi`i ro'co�f.bitsss openings Stihl:be protected against ruirid awe f?aw and poSSible .ible exterior surfaces or roncomba.st,bie cors. .rcdor and shall vapor rale«Se by i bears of a spring waded check valve o:other be devoted p6micipally to the storage of liquids,or approved devices. 2. The exterior building wail adjacent to the storage area shall 7902.5 Container and Portable Tank Storage inside Build- have a fire-resistance rating of not less than two:lours,having no ings< openings to abovegrade areas within M Let(3048 n nn',horizon.- 7902.5.1 General. tally of such storage and no openings to b :owgrade areas within 50 eet,35 240 r.nr ho.taa ataa_y o.such storage. 74f12.5,�of 1�#�plicability. Storage of f ar;tnab e and coribus- t e le lice ds inside b 'dings i'i'i drums or other conta£`ie-s and�^r_ The aartity of liqqiuids stored adjacent t^a bi t dhg protected i :ao e tanks shah be in accordance with Sectio s 7902.1 and accorda.ce with xte:,_2;s :.'owed to exceed .,:00 gaHors(4163.5 1702.5: provided that the maximum quantity per pile does not exceed 100 gallons(41163.5 ;and e p.ie S Sv�a at 4 by a i -; at EXCEPTIONS :.!quids in t se fue€tanks of motor ve'ricies,air- craft,boas, r r ac, o stat c a d engines. r;nth -am(3048 rrrs clear space along the co-. mor,wall. 2 d..„e sta.age o`d.s..:ted spiritsand w:.^.es in wooden ba.-Yes or Where the quantity stored exceeds 1,300 gallons (4163.5 L) casks. adjacent io a bui d_ng complying ww4h Iter_ 1,or the yrovisions of 7901&1.2 Fire protection. kern 1 cannot be met,a mirnmura dlstarce in accordance w h the Coli �n for distance to grope~.y 1- e 4.x2"c a he built on in :able 79015.1.11Portablerrc extinguishers, approved portable 79+2.3-A sisal:be-raSnta nod between buil,hrgs and t..e nearest .ire extinguishers shall be provided ir: accordance with UFC container or portable tank. Standard 10-1,except as specified in Section 7902.5.11.5.2. 7902,3.4 Spill control and secondary c8maillment. Storage 73192.5.3..2.2 Water'supply. The water supply shall be sufficient areas mail be providc with spill con:,,,and secondary contain- 500 delive ne specified fi e-protectio der and,irc.udirg at least :rent as set forth in Se,.. 7901.8. 500 gall',_^.s per r 5 ate(31. :L,/s;for inside anal to aside hose hues. EXCE ON Containers stored c approved contain-: pallets 7902.5.2 Capacity limits for containers and Portable in acco:da_nce with Section.Rt,03.1.3-4. tanks. Containers shall not exceed 60 gallons(227.1 L)capacity. 79€32.3.5 Security. Storage areas shall be protected again:;to£- =or able antis sisal not exceed,650 gal ons(2478 L)capacity.See ae i g or trespassers by forcing a other control measures, Section 79902._.8.:.Tanks execeding 660 gallons(2498 L)capac- ity shall be in accordance wvith.Section 7902.2,7902.4 or 79€32.6. 7W2.3.6 Protection from,vehicles. Guard posts or Other means shall be provided to protect exter'a.storagetanks from,vehicular `f4€92,5.3 Empty containers and��ar°ta131�tanks. Empty;asks damage. When guard pasts ase instal%ed, the posts shall be and con-tamers p ev o ty used `or:lie storage of 1arn�izble or c bus;b z iqt sus unless Free from explosive vapors, shall be installed in accordance with Section 8001,113. stored as.e,,uii-ed fw f..red tanks and containers. 7902.3.7 Clearance from combustibles. The storage area shail Tanks and containers, when emptied, dial! have the covers or be apt free of Vleeti5,deb`i5 a^ C?8 i S'J:C £?te"32;5 a: laces i gS tierce ia`d®?l replaced nit openings. sary to the storage.Tsae area sUrro 1.ding an exter or storage area shall be kept clear of such:=cr_a;s for ani 7 r 3 distance of 74132.504 3ricsrrrrpatib9e materials. ��aterial5 wl icl will react i 5 fee:(4572 ;. with s water or othr ,uios to produce a hsazard shall not be stored is the same room with flari:nab e or combustibleliquids.See also 7902.3.8 Weather protection. _For weather, protection for crit- Section 7902.1.6. door, storage,see Section 8003.3.14. - `f41:a2.5.5 Storage near rraans of egress. Class 1,li o:�ip_�'9- 79€32.3.9 Empty containers and,tank storage. The storage of ,:ids, inc";uding stock for sale, shall not be stored near or exit- access p--y tar tits aR d Canthi?etS ar w iaaSly used icr $n e Star2ge of access coo ways, stialrvjays or in 3 3aCcti©3 that would impede flammable or ccc zbustible liquids. unless free `rorn, explosive egress. vapors,mall be stored ars required for filled containers and tanks. 79€315<6 Shelf storage. Tanis and co to hers when er:ptied shall have the covers or plugs irnr;ed_ately eptaced:r ope;zmgs. 7902.5.5.1 General, Shelving shall he of substantial construe- tion,adequately braced and archored.For seismic requirements, 79£:2.4 Stationary Abavegro€rnd3 Tan's:Storage inside Build- see the 13u.ildirg Code. ings. 7902>5<6,2 Displacement protection. Shelves s`sall be af'srffi- 79€32.4J General. Storage of`lamnable and combustible liq- ci.ent depth sd provided wit.n a lip or guard to prevent individual aids in stationary abovegro-und tanks inside of b i_dings shall be in. confairers iron;being easily displaced. accordance with Sections 7302.. and 79,32.4. EXCE ON—Shely„s;n storage cabinets or®n iabcratcry fir ani- 79014.2 Where allowed. S a iorary tanilks for the sib age of t nae specia,ca3:y designed:for such use. fiarr_riable and combustible l;,quids sba'l he rooms or buildings 79192.5.6.3 Harmer of storage. Shelf storage of`iarn-maNe and complying with:the Bui'ding Code. corrbust,' e 'liquids dial'be mainta red in as orderly nib rex. �mi39 ......... ......... .......... _...... ......... ........ ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......._. _......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ........_.... _.. 7902.5.7 Quantity sl.d'�_£i'ts for StOr2ge. ra ory work, "7c..mer°'..anc' purposes a1.'•`.e".+•.C3.„, ration.of 'ip flert and Si^a_i.5:?°ex.We;,Lc.. l..#�`.:t3rrs se,form.in.T 7902.5-A. 7902.5.7.1 Exec 't amounts for c-Intrr1 aMa& FO-1o Uva:a- ies other than ,. vcca i y wholesale and :e'aif sales 79 2d .s.3 £ 3 ndt x it l ii is r IIX c€�?s3 s uses,i fivr r SY3rc g�3f f a,c'r c i2 i G ^ :�3a 3_ <iq Us saa- areas. ar .::s S ._L, i i°sIL 22iU x^ ..:: C<3 3C;Ji ar u5 't=ve CxCC,a'1 tr:e Phe".,pt C;.rno±.'.":S yh - fort ;-:1 Ta a. 90 A and se f .`�:n Sct s 7R0 5 1 f. �`� .J �s s�"c.'�� :;1 liquid -naft 361 xLC�LI a e G C 8^ l:a :$a..ve�� S f __r 9 Storage rooms o C:.3d storage ewa.e i SwS 31 -accordance S :I r 79{12,5.7.2. Sa„ct: ?, s 79002.5.`s 1 and 79015. 2. For G.cu>M Occupancy wholesale and retai _a:es-uses.i:acocr 1902.5.8 Special€a_ovisiens f6r IlgU mss Used for airlteuR-ace storage of fiammabiR and cornbustible liquirds shall no,-exceed 3i I•.i Operatinn of eq€.jpmment In ail occ; antics gE:a?thics 3i exez •r°a;a:a'k its set s`^r-.Ii- = €?e 7902.5_B, -arnmable and'combus i x--ss 0: "0 ga a.s s'1,55 See A'":.%:e ' '�.°r St:t^.trvge 3t a`2a.'"u ;;TS p%'4'�t'it«v:sU:" °F":...,:._a1'. used 3 ma'it.. £"air piE"�"pos"s a3 +:. 3J r ion 3-egt:ip :. 3a 1 3 able and c^om.bf.:si.ble:iquius it Group H,D-v—"i-cn..r)Occ s Sr a �e stored.:£s� IE-Si^fc»y, a, f ?^ accordance �J:t See- 85 �ie5, tion,7702 Qwa t$ es of e�..,eed g :i ga,'ons 1�7 g�L a:', a:.,owe.n Lo be stored oats de of a cab;.e' whe:.,in at p7ovf.Ss`con- 7902.5.7.2 occuparicy quaan?lty limits. The foi ow-~:g .:rt lts tair:ers Iocafed_t:_`iya!;garag,s o s, other approved loca,i3 w firiaraSiieS C<'Sts➢ :�^.. •" :..s3:ni;1a.,J,e or e3 ?'.:'s"s$2^F n-^..s s:3ait?'•o. .,., .,.,. ..:_ r n Groups A, E ,M� 1; a°`d 8 Oc pa 3 ,e� � r�,tie6�t be exceeded:: fl ar ma^ie and cornbustible INquids used iv': dem-viasta aation,treat- - eawi- Group A Occupancies- menta,d abo.tory wo s x em.g 10 gal; :s,37,8 L)s' a'be - Group s a::_ s T F=v'a AOccupancies S 3c�1i Z^ exceed d va aS S O e: i3 storage 3 S 3 accordance �i sz e :^£8 necessary v"C '£ai v 5fra 3 0 r a .ert :a L.vs work, a :P- 7 �2.3.E _.:e5 3�excee(".rng In,ga`:ons 137,85 )shad,:be iaance p 3i,3Ses arid.operat-io r rf„quipmn'ent and sha'I?a'J_exceed %a a 7ft7 u'sG, `�.tS. sil"lay- ies se >orkh in Table 79015-A, 1902.5.9 Llgmd ewra e eabm s. G, Groupt, B Occupancies: 79015.9AA Gene3°aL 'N;"en other sections of.^'Cs code r 3aire Qocni~t:<,S 1'£ u '.:C g ''z:3 F'g office 2e :," SC aab s_5 W�Ihin ° 2 a.contamers are stored r,S rge c.✓- #5 St,+~h G rir ' d v ; and storage s,_a1'be ._�aycG'".'+.ance w✓,..�Sect,c n 7932.5.9. GroC,:,P B .....,...a,an-cies c a' -ti.. -xceed -3_t.s .ecessa ry or demonstration, laboratory •iwor:C, rza Ss :??3,kef pur- hC; '` 19112.5.9.2 Quantities. e btu sc l qua y of a.. Hq- uoseS and opetatlon of equipr-ent and not exceed Q,:,,an.ntLes ds r a m.aa.:-not exceed _120 guE..fli.s(454.2 set forte in Table 1932.5-A. 3. Grmp E Occupancies- 7902 5 q 3 Cnstr;gctw 3 ,.aiYeS . Group - 3 Ll 9 aa, r^ exceed 7 .t4> 79r,i R 3 Labeling. Cabinets tS s -a.- be provided v fl*c 3-d_ necessary ISS:Gie?2^?s$=2t.©at>src tined!,la'.`'f3_'at£`.r 'a=I•od(3 :?aa.iaie' S�iL r�S :d£?e F i£t',rs � si _. St: g aC�gr� s:u which trance- 7poses and operation,of egtnpme_,t and sMi-.1 no,exceed reads FLA a/1�1.BLE—KP IFIR+AWAY gi»ar:tir:es sets 4,fi "a -�7 r 2,s'- . 7902>5.9.3.2 Doom Doors si. L be we l ist:e�,se -c:C)sirg ara i 4. Gass. Occ pjaneies: eq i e v;✓it:a is ch. Quantities in dining, £2f=i^e ard school uses ° ;t.!—!n GrOuP F 7.902.5.933 BSda'€f r e bomlom"ii the-caNnset shat;be £tl`tnd Ol a Inancies shall not exceed 2<;?'3i.._.S necessary rt?. f:.,s..on- igrt t3 a heg, t of at�e,'aSs 1 inches 150.8-mm, `Yc a:, is £315 C5' work, f^}t,E 31 11mosCS and, ,a-'eration. of eq�i aeric a �l s all rpt ex,eee a;:titi s set Ertl i. 7902S09.3.4 :�1 atea1s. Cab re -cul, U constr e aY- vr Ye..• "vood or �.Cas n-ets s1.�1 oe :is,.;d C33 cons_z'i4u_er..;n 7ab'e7902.5-A. accordance wit:.%_nc fol",owtng: i, Unlisted. zi E:a^:.. °s stia_IM,cUr e:a}c.ee of steel,having, Qiannties in Group_Ofiecupanc`es riot .,..-Ceeed arnovm3 s thiickress o ,":tet less"han. 0.044 inch (i. l ...^) (18 gagc) ne 3eC,SSar 7 f 3i £r t£8'.S..c,_� s.'Lanz'..,la rz$u V �13cK>3 oz's - dc.Ji.. , .nc'e d; ng tole door,sha.s be-dou''e w,sa:€u vvit, :'i�_i 1C? FdlCeYQCs s u{`u^� flti�'G:eq :p;. ,: er, a.3_s exceed 138.1 ;r -) airsnai;c wee 1'e wan`..l:.rts shal f be rav ?ed or , �i,`.2antr._e,s se,.f°u':,...-n-Tc`a..ne,7902.. -A, welded at::,°.,;.sha'..v,.SYg,"d.. :tt•.egy. 6. Grasp INT Occagw.mies: 2. Unlisted wooden cab'nets :cl;ding doors, s a_ be QuaneYc : t3.e^S I dining, C iC a c£t school uses I Group Mi Constructed h S i3 125 4 ire ,exterior gMi ply- --Occupancies sha. not exceedamounts necessary e} em.cn- wit od oi`n s sl a t be at'SL n and S a.: fastened i vvc 43 C Stra'don.. 'aboratG`y work, z%air.terasLice ,,,::'proses 3^_C cot5vrat-io, -ors VVJ wood screws, Do S si' ' be 3"st , or b'".,Ss, of equipment and shall, no' exceedqqiuzanintees et forth! .n. A.6 b.bells be pa-r-'ed.w-.t an in.,mescen iYoie, TaNe 7-32.5-A, 9015.9A Num.be f cabinet& Gr'ous) A Occupan6es shall 3 Section 77'}01...7.n fs.."e }SeSiss"3 an-,ounzs for w,.„_uSele"a' •Gf 'etail Sales Uses 7932.5.'10tsagin cor tro areas. 7, Group R Occupancies, 7W2.5.10.1 Genera.. Storage r T:_ areas s^alt be in ac- Qu anttiieS n a`^..croun R�`y+'s;a'upancies sl-a,�not exceed `ti aunts t ordarce,wit the olio ing: necessary for. c i ats`trance purposes an a operation-of3;3.2::nt 1. Claw i ids s a1 pe st d:F s errs a;ie".Si"3:.:1^,i exCmet:a::tl.�eS Sea fr.n:'? _is'"See�'.,'RUG.,I"iLLA. 2 Cu~ a.n :s having I-oss than 33 ga ( a M 1 ) ca a a y 8. Group S OcmpancYesm shat",,not be stacked mo-C Char.3"eet(9:4,4,.. )or Iwo e^.:7.::_.ones-s Qua.`..hies in dl'.rsi°.?g and office rises wlti",'s i Gi'ol tt .'9 Or'^..,hpan- ._?gCi, wticheve is greater, unless stacked' or.:' fixed she" L ng o cies s£'a:t clot exceed a ou.nts necessary for f_`w.t o s raf;la^y�?' E Otherwise b ise Satisfaciori3y ?,.?:e h ding s3;apaci'y o 4—1 77 1998 CAUFORMA RRE CODE 30 gallons(11.3.6 l.)or more shall mot be stored wore than one con- stored its a 1;quid storage room complying with Section 79315.11 I amer high.Containers shall be stored in an Aright position, and constructed and separated as required by the Building Code. 3. Containers on shelves shall be stored in accordance with 7902.5,11.2 Quantities and arrangement of storage. fable 7902.5-<'. Combustible commodities shall not be stored 7902.5.11.2.1 General. ;he quantity limits and arrangements of above flarnmaHe or cornbustible liquids, liquid storage in liquid storage rooms shall be in acro: -ice with 4. dies shall riot be closer than 3 feet(914.4 mrrr)to tate nearest Table 7902.5-D or 7902.5-E and Section 7932.5.11.2. beam,cord,girder or other obstruction and shall be 3 feet.(914.4 - min) below sprink er defectors or discharge orifices of water 7902.5.11.2.2 Mixed storage. When two or more classes of liq- spray or other overhead fire-protectior systems,and bids are stored ars anile or tacit section: 1. ;ire quantity it.:that pile or ruck shall,not exceed the smallest 5. In areas that are not accessible to the public,;.lass 1,11 and .711-A1-A ll' raids shall not be stored in ere.same ile or rack section as of the maximum quantities for the classes of !:quids stored in ordinary combustible commodities unlesssuch materials are accordance will:Table 79£32.5-D or 7902.5-1✓,and packaged together as kits. 2. he heigaht of storage in.hat pile or rack shall:?ot exceed;the smallest of the maximum he ghts for the classes of liga�ids steed 7902-45.10.2 Group M Occupancy wholesale and retail sales in accordance with;able 7902.5-1}or 7902.5-B. uses. 7902<5.11,2<3 Separation and aisles, biles s?aail be separated 79€32.5.1€3.2.1 General. FlarnmBable and combustible liquids its from:each other by at least 4-foot(1219°2 mm)aisles.Aisles shall' Group?ani Occupancy wholesale and retail sales rases shall be;m be provided so that all containers are 12 feet(3657.6 rn m)or less accordance with Section 7902.5.10.1 from an aisle.Where the storage of liquids is on rads,a zrnirn m. 4-foot-wide (1,219.2 mrn) aisle shall be provided between ad;a- 7902.5.10.2.2 Container type. Containers for Class 1 liquids cent lows of racks and adjacent storage of liquids. Mair_ aisles s fall be tretal. shall be a rr:irs'mum of 8 feet(2433.4:raft.)wide. EXCEPTION. In sprinklered bundings aft aggregate quantity of Additional aisles shall be provided for access to doors,required 120 gallons(454.2€.)of water-rriscible Glass B and.1-C liquids is windows and ventilation openings, standpipe connections, allowed In o meta::.c containers,eac.,having a capacity of°6 ounces 'r=Iu nical equipment,and switches.Such aisles shall be at least (0.473 t,)or less. 3 feet(914.4 rnm)in width,unless greater widths are required for See also Section 79€32.1.8.1.3. separation of piles or racks,its which case the greater w;dt?i shall 79€32.5.10.2.3 Container capacity. Containers for Class 1 liq- be provided. uids dial)not exceed 5-gallon(18.9 Q capacity. 79015JL14 Stabilizing and supports. Containers and piles C t�3I�Fs renal containers not exceeding 55 ons(208.2 shall be separated by pallets or dunnage to p ov de stability and to L)may be used to store up to 240 gallons(908.5 L;of the allowable prevent excessive stress to Ct7 flair er walls.Portable t?r�ts stored exern^t asrc .c of Classes 1-B arA,1-C liquids in a control area.lle- over one tier high shall be designed to nest sedately without dun- buiM!:ng shall be Protected by an approved autor.^.atic sprinkler system nage. See UFC Standard 79-5 for requirements for portable tart in accordance with Fable 7902.5-B.The cortal-ers shall be provided design. Shelving,racks,dunnage,scuffboards,floor overlay and with plastic caps witho t can seals and shall be siored uprig t.Contain- similar installations shall be of lioncombustible construct li n or of ers shall not be stacked or stored in racks and stall not be located in wood not less than Nincb 125.4 rata)nornina3 thick:3ess. adequate areas accessible to the public. material-handling equipment shall be available to handle tanks 7902.5.10.2.4 Fire protection and storage arrangement. Fir: safely at ripper tier levels. protection and container storage arrangement sliall be it.:accord- 792,511.3 Spill control and secondary containment. Liquid ance with Table 7902.5-C and the following: storage rooms shall be provided with spill control and secondary 1. Combust.ble commodities shall rot be stored above flat.-- cortainment it accordance with Section 7301.8. table or co r b istible litluids, ?902.5.11.4 Ventilation. Liquid storage rooms shall be ver n- 2. Storage on shelves shall not exceed 6 feet(1828.8 rrrs)in fated in accordance with Section 80£33.1.4. Height, and shelving shall be metal, 79015.11.5 Fire protection. 3. Storage of pallets or it piles greater than 4 feet 6 itches 7902.5.11.5.1 Fire-extinguishing systems. liquid storage (1371.6 tilt.) in height, or where the ceiling exceeds 18 feet MOMS shall be protected by automatic sprinkler systems:rstalled (5486.4 tart) in freight, shall be protected in accordance with in accordance with the Building-lode;see BC Statda_d 9-1)and liable 7932.5 ,aid txhe storage heights and arrangement shall be Table 7902.5-F, 79132.5-f-5, 79132.5-1-1, 7902.5-1 or 7902.5•J. It..- limited to those specified in;able 7902.5-1), and rack sprinklers shall also comply with UFC Standard 81-2. 4. Storage of racks greater than 4 feet 6 inches(1371.5 rrsi:)it Automatic foam-water systems and autorma.ic aqueous filit height,or where the ceiling exceeds 13 feet(5486.4 nim)in height, forming foam(AFFF,%-water sprinkler systems may be used only shall be protected in accordance with tables 7902.5-H,7902.5-I when approved. and 7902.54 as appropriate,and the storage heights and arrange- :teats shall be limited to those specified in Table 7902.5-1t.. p otect om criteria developed from flire modeling to furs-sea?- fire testing conducted at a natio.ally recognized fire testit.2 labo- 7902.5.10.2.5 Storage plat?. When required by the chief, aisle ratoy is allowed in lieu of the protection as shown in 'T'abl'es arld storage plats sha'_l be submitted in accordance with Sec- 7902.5-D through 7902.5-1'when approved. tier 8031,3.2. 7902.5.11.5,2 Portable fire extinguishers. One or more ;or`a- 7902.5.11 Liquid storage naris. b1e fire extinguisher having a rating of mot less than 23-B shall be located not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) or more than 50 feet 79€32.5.11.1 General. Quantities of liquids exceeding those set ;15 240 inns)from any Mass 1 or 11 liquid storage area located out- forth in Sections 7932.5.7 for storage in control areas shall be side of a liquid storage room:. 1-17a _1111 ......... ......... ......._1111__......_. .......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... .... ...... ......... ......... .. ... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... 1998 AUFORNIA F@ ODE 7902.&S.2 Ore or more n€srtable f.re extinguishers having a rating of not 7902.6.2 Contents. Underground tanks steal Trot contain petro- less than 20-B shall ne located,outside of,gat not more ikon €0 feet leurn products containing mixtures of a r o s etro.ea r nature, (3048 mrrn)from.,the door opening into a liquid storage room. such as ethanol or methanol blends,without evidence of co.mpati- bility< 7902.5.11.6 Basement storage. Class I liquids drill riot be stored it basements. 79132.6.3 Location. Flammable and corrnbustoble liquid storage tanks l cited underground,efther outside or Under buildings,shall 7932.5.€1.7 Explosion control.See Section 7902.:.5, be in accordance with the following: 79015.12 Liquid storage warehouses. 1. Tanks shall be located with respect to existing foundations and supports such that the loads carried by tare latter cannot be 79€32.5.12.1 General. Buildings used for storage of flarnmable transmitted to the tank, or combustible liquids in quantities exceeding hose set forth in 2. The distance from any part of a tarok storing liquids to the Section 7902.5.7 for control areas and Section 7902.5.11,2 for€:q- nearest soli of a basal basement,rt,pit,cell or property litre shall Trot be uid sicr ge roams slna 7902,6.&3 1998 CfaUFOR A rtRF_CODE 79M6.16,4 3. Seduce the`ow rade to no,more than 5 gallons per r_inute 79112.6.151 Cathodic protection. Cathodic protection systems 0.95 15}SG that,at the reduced 46era`.e,the tonc Vii il not ov® fi ll provided for C3rrOS3Cn nr^le don shall b e %F? accordance ^,d/rtl. `or 30 minutes, a^� automat:^an ySpat-o -ow imo il-:e lank so "a:.osa:ly recogPized standards. that none of the:.£zings on t...v wo _nc tank are exposed to prod- uct due to over-€Ihng. 79016.55.3 orrrasietr Rresistarrt materhiN. orrosion-resis- tant materials of Construction,such as s;ecial ailoys;ronmetai:ic, 7902.6.65 fnventory control. Daily inventory =ecordis shall be reinforced: plastic coatings; composites; or equivalent syster:s, .a'ntained for underground storage tank systems in accordance may be used when approved. with Section 5202.3.9. t 7902.6.15.4 Testing of corrosion protection. New urde~- °f9112,6<7 Locations subject to :�onrdrrag. Where ..� tank eon:d � . y . r gPo:rnd S'ee 'tanks urea piping shall e tested,by the structure-to- become truCt#,'e tK)- become buoyant dike to a rise.n'he level of the water:able or due so:l-poten<ta: Method after the system, is in operation, The tank to location?n an area that is subject to flooding,the tank sha l be manufacturer shall provide a sbacture lead and.a les£station.The anchored in place.See Appendix 11-B or n;an zfacturer's installa- criteria for adequate corrosion:protection shali be in accordance tion irstr•.rct#onws. with recognized standards. Vesting shall be done at instal:anon and not less than once every five years thereafter by approved 7902.6.8 Leaking tanks. Leaking dams shall be promptly ernp- qualified persons. tied and removed Isom the ground or. abandoned in accordance with Section 7932.`_.7.4 or 7902.1.7.2.4,respectively. FXCEPTION2 Approved and listed compos;' A�erglass-tel,_ forced plastic tanks, 7902.6.9 Used tanks, Reinstallation of used tants is allowed when such tarps com:)'y with the reuuz remcnts of Sections 73016.16 Testing of'underground tanks. 7902.1.8 and 7902.6.15. See also vection 7902.6.16.4. 79€316.16.1: Genera". before being covered or placedin use, 7902A10 Torah Hnzng. Stec'tanks are allowed to be lined only tarracs arid.piping connected to underground tanks shall be tested for the purpose u'protecting"Ine interior from Corrosion OF proved- for tight ness in the presence o t^e chief.For pipe teSttng,see SeC- irg compatibility with a nr aterial to be stored.Only those i.icuids ion 7901.1:.13. he sys£er�seal=rot bw Covered a;ntil it loos been tested to compatibility with the lining material are allowed to be approved. stored in lir:ed tanks. 79€12.6.16.2 New tanks. New u-ndergrourd tarps shall be'tested Tank opening,cleaning,preparation,nispeciion,lining,closing for tightness hydrostatically or pneuma:„ally at not less .pari and testing spas:be in accordance with tJFC Standard 79-6. 3 pounds per square inch(20.7 k_�a)and not more than 5 pounds For en€r�its to alter a tarok,see Section 105,Pert-nit mit 8.3.6. per square inch 134.5 kPa)fel 30 minutes.Pneumatic testib�g shall not be used or a tank containing 1lannmable or con bustible liquids Interior-lined underground tanks shat be protected from corro- or vapors. sign in accordance with Section 7901.6.15. When secondary co:itairmcn£tariles are required it accordance 7902.6JI Secondary containment, An approved method of with Section 7902.6.11,they shall be tested in accordance with the secondary containment shall be provided for underground tank manufacturer's instructions.Both the primary and secondary con- systenns,including tanks,piping and related components,where a tainmen: shall be tested. leak from such a system would pose an irnmediate hazard to per- so s or prope y,as veter r'ined by tze c rief.See Appendix 11-G, 7902.60160 Existing tanks and piping. Existing-under and ansd storage tanks and piping shall be tested for leafage at the owner's 791116.12 Leak detection required. Underground storage tank or operator's expense when the chief has reasonable cause to sy stems sinal'be provided with air,approved method of detecting believe that a leap exists.Orders by the chief requiring testing on ea cs 5om any component oft system w'<^^sick normally contains underground tanks or piping stat i tdicate that the:est be co n HQuid. pletedi by a specified date.-arks shall be emptied of fla-n iab e or combustible liquids,and piping and other oquipmert shall not be 73€02,65.13 Lenny-detection installation and maintenance. used if required tens are not completed within the specified time. Leak de*ection devices acid methods shall be r accordance with nationa_ly recognized standards. See article 90, Standard u,3.2. when testing is required owners or operators shall provide the r an cntef wit rata SettF 3 <Srt f one method oft st.n.g tl'ia:is to be used. ,uch devices s tai be inspected and tested a.least annually, d g the test results maintained for at:east ore year. and sial.submit the name of a qualified individual who will con- duct the test. Me method of testing to be used shall consider, tate 7902.6-14 Leak reporting, Any consistent or accidental loss of effects of temperature, pressure and outer variables and shall -or F"ate°7 m, c 1, es a�3ush conclusively whether the tank o: piping is leaktn ,Pr:eu- liqut�.,.,< o.n�s ,ndicatsor�of a leak from,a tank system,shat:be y "p p g retorted immediately to the fire department. uratic testing shall not beused for tanks, 7902.6.15 Corrosion protection. Devices used for.firm testing of tanks shall be capable of detect- ing leaks as small as 0.05 gallon per lour 1,0,19 Tui r).Leaking pip- 79016.15.1 General. Underground tanks and -,ivinv stall be .ng and equipment shall not be used until repaired or replaced. properly designed,installed and maintained, and protected from The chief is auffiorized to require that t:te test be conducted in corrosion in accordance with Section 7902.6.152 or 7932.5.15.3. the chief's presence. EXCEPTION.ff conditions,based on adequate goof,watrart the de':etion ofe corrosion-p..:ecLon rege;ireynents,t re chief wave may Y 7902.6.16.4 Used tanks. used tanks intended for tlammaNe or the cor:0s;on-n o'ecti'Orz rec!Ui e :encs. corribus-'ble :4Ljtuid service slhaH be tested as :ealti"ed for new See A idle 90,Standards x.3.10,n.1.2,s.1.1,u.1.14 and x:.2.1. tanks. 1999 CALiFORMA FIRE CODE TABLE 79132.1-A 7ABLE'9£32,2-A "ABLE 7902.1-A-MAMMUM SIZE OF CONTAINER$AND PORTABLE TANKS (Sea Section 7902.1.8.1 CLASS E- CLASS;-C i s Y< CLAS E# i CC AiMER TYPE x s.785 gar p3.tc'L i Glass pt.(0,47 ) q.(0.95°.) 3 gal t g ;. i 5 ga.. L 4 e or t_sted approved o.astic'- E l gat 5 gat. i 5 gal 5 g _. 5 gal. i 3.Approved plastic 0 gut. ? 0 gal. 10 gal. 0 gam:. 5 gal- 4.Safety cels 2 gat. i 5 gal. i 5 gal. i 5 gal. ' 5 gat. i 5.Metal dr ar 60 gat. j 60 gal. i 60 gal. i 60 gal. 60 gal.. 6.Approved portable tanks 560 gat. i 660 gal. j 660 gal. 6 660 gal. ? 660 gal. i 7.Palyet gleno ; Footnote 4 l Footnote e. ` 60 gal. i 60 gal. i Cl 1-L liquids are allowed to be s¢cred n glass co.ta niters of not more than l-ga lon(3385L)capacity if the,required hquio pu.ty,such as Acne.;can Chemical Society analytical reagent grave or higher,wot:,!d be affected by storage in metal containers or if the laauid wo=uld cause excessive corrosion of a metal container. 2See Sec:ioss 7902.1.8.a.3 and 7902.5.10.2.2 for special ii .itaticns. 3lolye£hylene cont-niners in accordance with natsonatly recognized,standards.See Atsicle 90,Standard L3.3. 4See Rows 2,3 and 4. FABLE 7902.148•--VENT LINE MAMETERS (Seg SecVan79432.1.11.7) MAXMms FL--W(gpno pipn_LENGTH. X 3.785''a?ir'rr9n uC?no: ? 4Z 2$�.Z!i". '1�6e$��4.. .v$ism f^.:CS4 `r'ge#o�$$ i 6'960 7?;f9} 1s01`0 31G_nch 31.75-3n: 1°J4-inch 3;.75n?rt a /4. .-a , 3..75 :.x^.._- 200 3 5� -c, ' 31.75 nn l J inch 3i.75r,-y i'/ '_' h t 4 ::: i 31.75 mm 300 3V4 inch i 31.75 mm I-/4-inch i 3`_.75 n-. a3/Lich 38.1 a m 400 /4 cn 31.75 n t t2-inn i 38.1 rtrr 2-inch 50.8 rrm 500 J2 moo` 3&1 man l J2 inn 38.l rnr 2-inch 50.8 mm 6010 : !2:non 38.1 taz 2 -nc^ 513.8 mr: 2-inch 50.8-,r.m 7000 2-inch 50.8 mm 2-inch 5 0.8 MW_ 2-inch 50.8 mm 800 2-inch 50.8-.1m 2-inch 's 50.8 mn'. 3-inch r 76.2 mm 900 2-inch 50.8 man 2-ircn 50.8-nm 3-i-ch i 76.2~nm R 1,00fl 2-inch 50.8 mm 2-inchB 505.8 mm 3-'1 76.2 nm ^Vent lines of 50 feet(i 5 244 mm),a00 fee:(30 480 arae)and 200 feet(60 960 mm)of pipe,plus 7 eats. TABLE 79£82,2-A-S FABLE LiGUMS W1TH OPERATING PRESSURE OF 2.5 PS,' (17.2 kPal OR LESS (See Section 7902.12.2 # i ?&:Ff33vsfi#M u'sST NCE iN FEET FROM NEAKSST W E MKWUM DISTANCE 2v FFFT FROM P:JOPEP?v s,VNE €8F ANY PUSS;iii op..i"p,ml NEAREST OF PROPERTY W##C'r HI OR CAN BE BwtLT UPON, WPORTANi'M3#LM190x ON THE SAME PROPERTY, 13£3 33 ;NCL NG THE OPP6St"8.51AE 4F A PtIiSM WAY, ? A2'O SMALL-40 B ;-ESS THAN TYPE Or TANX P3i T CTMv AND S�IAb7 NOT 5� H oaring roof Protection for i{See Section 790I.2.21 ex^os res 1/2 ;tees diameter of tank i 1/6,i-nes d.a.mete:o`:ank E iiameter of tank but need not exceed 175 feet Ione (53 3413 mn:) ttg tines diameter of talk i c , Ver6ca.with wean roof-t Approved foarn:o i to-shell rl t.ng system or.:a^Xs r „ d 0 c '12 tames diaareter of tank i 3/6 times dla=„eter of tank (See Sections 792.2.2.2 not exc.,,..:l�,g.50 feet 3 and 79102.2.6.2) (45 720 mm)in diameterL E Protection for ' . i exposurest +' Diameter of tank ^/3 hares diameter of tLnk ; None 2 ti=res diameter of tan.d but need not exceed i 350 feet(106.7 rpm) 3 =/3 times etsar-eter of tank Horizontal and ver ica Approved'Merting system w h errergercy'relief on tae.alk or approved ; venting to limit pressu es foam system on ver+cal '/z tunes Table 7902.2.5 t -/2 ti es:able 7901.2-^ i to 2.5 psi g(17.2 kPa) ranks i Protection for ' Fable 79^2.2-F e ' Table 7902.2-F exposures None 2 ti.rnes Table 79102.2-F j Table 7902.2-F 3protectlon:cr ax.posu c>s protectio:_by a pubic fire department or private nit brigade capable ofproviding cooling water streams on structures on property adja- cent to Hquid storage. 2 or tanks over 150 feet(45 720 to n)it,dbarrtete"use"Protection.for exposures"or"None,"as applicable. i_181 TABLE 7902.2-B 9998 CALIFORNIA F14E COBE TABLE 7902,2-E TABLE 7902.2-B--STABLE LIQUIDS WITH OPERATING PRESSURE GREATER THAN 2,5 PSIG(17.2 x�ffi3 (See Section 79022.2.3) MiNiPY€UM DISTANCE<N FEE'FROM PROPERTY LINE Pk€i,E€FliUM CsSTANCF iN FEET FROM NEAREST STC£OF 3 EOt?BEd OF PROPERTY WHICH?S OR CAN By BUILT UPM i ANY PUBLIC WAY OR FROM NEAREST€€f PORTANT i ?YgE OF TANK PROTECT€ON ;NCLUDiRia THE OPPOSITE SOF OF A PUBLIC WAY i Rt3?LMNG ON Tk€E SAME PROPERTY Protection for i l t/2 times Table 7902.2- but shay not be less 11/2 tures Table 79902.2-F but shah not be less Any type i exposures' P than 25 feet(76201 r?,s) 3 than 25 feet(7620 mite) i 3 times Table 79902.2-P'but s hail not be less than 3 i}/�tires Table 79T/-.2-la but shall not be less None i 50 feet(:5 24°0 a m) i than,25 feet(7620 arum) Protection for exposure's protection by a public fire depart rent or private fire brigade capable of providing tooting water streams on structures an property adja- cent to ii;said storage. TABLE 7902,2-C—BU LOVER LiQU50S (See Section 7902,2.2.4) p i mfflUm O€5TANCE IN FEET FROM PROPERTY MNE 1 Ys5?€^d?kUTA DWANC'£IN FEETFROM NEAREST VDE OF Off'PROPERTY WHICH iS OR CAN BE BU:-'T UPON, AhY FU WAY Obi FROM NEAREST WP^.t%i'ANT s REQUERED .i^€OL€om.THE OPPOS;TE SOE OF A PUBEAIC WAY t Eta€LC?Ala ON THE SAME PROPERTY AND S€iALL N.OT i TYPE Oa TANK PROTECT?ON AND SHALL NOT RE?_ESS THAN 5 FEET 1,1524 iil!n), i RE krSS THAN S FEET(452 ram) i toad^g roof Protection for i i(See Sectio::7901.2.2; exposures' i `/2 times diameter of tank ?/r,times diaa,eter of tank i None D; of tank � ?/�tazaaes diameter o€?ank P 0:x1,1 roof i 'proved foot a on l7ia�ete;,of tank /3 times diar.eter of tank E merttmg Sys- n2 Protection for exposssrest 2 ti^tes diameter of tank ?2/3 r.ryes diameter of tank 4 times diameter of tank bsut need not exceed 350 None fee£(106.7,es) 2/3 times diameter of tank ?Protection for exposure is protection by a public fire department or private ire brigade capable of providing cooling water streams on structures or property adja- cent to liquid storage. 2Sec Section 7902.2.5, TABLE.7902.2-f3—UNSTABLE LIOUIDS (See Section 7902.2.2.5) €s4iAliMUM DISTANCE IN FEET FROM,PROPERTY Wi+t€MU ?UWANCE IN FEET FROM EJNE OF PROPERTY t MCM€S OR CAN RE SU. LT NZARF-STS€CE OF AAHY PUBLIC WAY OR REQ'PEC UPON,€€aC#n?3biiVO THE OPPOSITE Sia E OF& i FROM PdEAr4EST in?POR"Ai+Sr :S€i.'3€�ttxx ON TYPE OF TANK PROTECTION PUS=WAY THE SAME PROPERTY Horizontal and vertical ;Tan'.K protec.ed with any one of the i Table 7902.2-F but net less than 25 feet 25 feet(7620 mtt:) i tanks with emergency ;following:approved water spray, !(7620 mm,) . relief venting to pertrn-, i approved inerting,approved I pressure not in excess of insulation and refrigeration, 0 2.5 prig(17.2 kPa; approved barricade Protection for exposures€ 2?/2 tines Table 7902.2-F but not less than i 50 Beet(l5 240 rr r) 50 feet(I5 240 imn) 5 times fable 7902.2-x but not less than l(30 100 feet 1,30 480 tr n; None !feet(30 480 mrn) Horizontal and vertical 'Tank protected with any one of the 2 times Table 7902.2-x but not less than 50 50 feet(i 5 240 mm) tanks with em=ergency oaowing:approved water spray, feet(15 240 mrr.) 9 relief venting to;remise approved inerting,approved I pressure over 2.5 psig insulation andrefrigeration, (37-2 kPa) B approved barricade t Protection for exposures` 4 tithes Table 7902.2-x°but not less than, i00 10E3 feet(30 480 Turn) y feet(30 480 mm) i 8 times Table 79(32.2-F'but not less than 150{ 150 feet(45 720 num) None feet(45 720 rnm) tProtect;on for exlaosure is protection by a public:ire depa;i lent o;private fire brigade capable of providing cooling water streams or structures on property adja- cent to licuid storage. TABLE 7902,2-F--CLASS 111-S MUMS (Sea Section 7902.2.2.5) MiNiin4UM D TANCE FROM PROPERTY L€?tiUM DISTANCE FROM.NEAREST:WE OF ANY i PROPERTY WHWH?S OR CAN BE 3L€LT UPON,€ATC?€3:ii4� PLe�#€C WAY OR FROM NEAREST iMFORTA€T TANK CAPAC?TY(gaftns) THE OPPOS TE S?B 'it$�E}g OF A PUBLIC WAY( S U3 L€9€NG ONTHE HE SAME PROP E nTY(?apt) X 3.755 for L x 9@4.6 to mm J 12,000 or less 5 5 12,001 to 30,000 a 10 E 5 E 30,001 w 50,000 t0 t0 E 50,001 to 300,000 a 15 j 10 a '£30,001 orrrore i5 15 —{�2 ........... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... __......_......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ........... ......... .. _... ......... ......... ......... ......... ........... .._ 1999 CALMORNMA RRE CODE TABLE 79012-F TABLE 7902.24 TABLE 7992.2-F-REFERENCE TABLE FOR USE iN TABLES 7902.2-A,7902.2-8 AND 7902.2-D WiNNUM DISTANCE FRW.PROPERTY LINE OF FIR0PFRV WHICH M OR CAN BE WNWUM OtST NCE FROM NEAREST WDE OF ANY BULT£bnN,NCL+l[S fi G THE°it"r'OSr K 8±:)E "rUBU%WAY OR FROM NEAREST NPORTANT g 2d CAPACITY OF A PLBL.:C lt+:AY i?+sat} 'di.34:,LIik'3G ON m SAME Ff?ffiPE}fT4'VW) E X&786 for A X 344.8 for 557.m 275 or fess5 $ 275 to 754 10 5 751 to 12,4^,() 15 5 12,001 to 34,440 20 3 5 219,001 to 54,40 0 30 10 9 50,001 to 100,000 50 15 100,001 to 5030,000, 80 25 500,0G1 to 1,'10,10,0010 100 35 1,02'0,4901 to 2,040,&30 135 45 2,()00,001 to 3,0,0,000 ; 165 55 3,000,001 or mare 175 i 64 a �€ r 79132.2.3.{) SEPARAT;ON Aif3L E3iAMT R 44t$af; F;Nad Roof Taroks i x 342.8 fer MRoatIng Roof Tanks j C3ess} Cfasg!9d dfiqu;dffi Not over 150 £/6 s.:m o,adjacent tank /6 sLm of adjacent tanki l/6 SUM f adjiacent tank diameters but not less t1 an diameters but not Tess than ddameters but.of less than 3 zee.(914.4 mm) { 3 feet 1,914.4 mm) ?3 eet(914.4 Nlore t an 150 1z remote:mpo nd:rig is in accordance will Section j 5/6 sw r az adjacent ria z i!4 Swm o�adjacent nk t/g saw of adjacent tank 7902.2.8.2 diameters diameters d arneters ii U a'mpounds g is w4han e-ikes aroundtanks in '/q$1,m of adjacent sank t/3 suer,d adjacent to:;c /q Safe as adjacent tack accordance with diameters diarneters d;ameters Section 7902 2.8.3 i ,Crude petroleu n tanks having irdividuad capacities not exceeding 126,000 gallons(3,000 ba::eds)(476 9l0 L),when located at orod;ctioas facilities in isolated locations,need notbe separated by more 3 feet(914.4 mm). 21I--, s used for storing Class 111-B liquids are allowed to be spaced 3 feet(914.4;;n)apart unless;f:thin a diced area or dra;iage pt`or a wnk staring Mass i or li :izn,. TABLE 7902.2-H-WE{QED AREA'VERSUS VENT CAPAC1TY1 ,Sea Sections 79£122A.3.1 and 7902.2.x,3.2) WETTED AREA VENT t APA.C3T v WETTED AREA mr.CAPAC.7- Y 4vMED AREA l (a uffira lost) J��T�A3dC � car�are fee4) (C;;H) } i qassn ��t1 g dC9 x 0,0929 for zsa x".0283 for rs 3?hr, x 6.4r,24 for.!n2 3 x 4.4283 for n0ft. x 0.0229 1w m2 x 4.6263 for ms/hr. E 24 21,100 200 211,004 1,()C() i 524 6V-il ,000 30 31,600 250' 239,000 1,200 557,000 40 42,100 300 265,4Q4 1,400 587,00 3 5052,700 350 288,044 1 53.3 614,4900 3 50 63,200 400 312,044 x,800 639,000 3 703 73,700 500 354,400 2,^/,0 662,000 80 84,2()0 600 ° � 04,0W j 392,00E3 2,4010 7 90 94,800 700 428,000 2,803 742,000 4001 105,()03 801°0` ' 462,000 and over 120 126,000 900 i 493,000 140 160 168;300, 180 190>;n",0 sInterpclate for i:ternediate val::es. TABLE 7902,2-€-WETTEV AREA OVER 2,300 SM F£:(2,00.1 2)AND PRESSURES OVER.1 MG(6.89 kPa) (See Section 792.2>6.3.2) j WETTED AREA VE19TWETTED AREA VFNT CAFA,aI.T4% "Squars'te4) ie 2 j r,0.692 'or t^va x 6.428,!3 x 0.01;29 for r,. x !1Br4�a 2 800 742,4()() 9,000 930,000 3^4() 786,0,00 10,00c 2,1 1(),000 l 3,500 892,000 15,00^0 € 2,940,000 4,0v() 995,000 20,000 3,720,r 0 00,000 25,000 5,440 1,250,000 nnn j ,470,10J 30,000 ,:90,000 6,000 1,390,000 35,000 5>900,000 9 7,044 1,570,000 40,000 6,570,000 8,440 1,760,00 �m5g� TABLE 7992.3.A 1998 CALIFORNIA FIRE CGDE TABLE 7902,5-B TABLE 7902.3-A- OUTDOOR LIQUID STORAGE IN CONTAINERS AND PORTABLE TANKS (See Sections 7902.3.3.1 and 7902413.2) CON17ANEt3 STORAGE—tt AXWUM PORTABLE TA?Fid ? M.Imfium DISTANCE ' PERPILE STORA`E—MAX?PfUM PER NLE j 1 TO PROPERTY Li I MiPEiPdtUM OISTANCE i OF PROPERTY THAT Z i+FNMUM DISTANCE QUSnttyf,2Heig??t Height BETWEEN ALES Olt CANOE ILI' TO STREET ALLEY OR CLASS ! (geiions} (Peat) (geiions"y (feat, RACKS(lost) UpOid3.4(fit) j Se PkS�LiC IbAYQ(-sat) L:O x 3.765 Por L i x 304.8 for mrn 3 x 3.755 for L j x 30+4.8 for mrn I-A 1,106 i 10 2,200 7 ' 5 i 50 l0 I l-B 2,200 i 12 4,400 l4 ? 5 50 } l0 l - 4,400 i 12 8,800 14 5 � 50 ( I3 ll 8,83 12 17,506 1 14 I 5 25 5 $. 22,6(3f) l8 44,000 � 14 � 5 I6 5 tFor mixed class storage,see Section 7902.3.3.1. 2For storage in racks,the quansty limits per pile do not apply,but the rack arrangement shall be limited to a maximum of 50 feet(15 2402 r n)in length and two rows or 9 feet(30 480 m ri)in depth. 3If protection by a public fire department or private fire brigade capable of providing cooling water streams is not available,the distance shall be doubled. 4When tate total quantity stored does not exceed 50 percent of the maximum allowed per pile,*the distances are allowed to be reduced 50 percent,bur not less than 3 fee:(914.4 irlm). `SABLE 7902.5-A—EXE. PT AMOUNTS OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS— MAXIMUM QUANTITIES STORED PER CONTROL AREAt,2,3 (See Sections 7902,5.7) EXEMPT AMOUNT(gallons) TYPE OF UQUID x 3.765 for LClass i i Flarttrr:able I 30 E Mass S-B 60 Class 90 9 1204 Combination 1-A,I-3,I-C I Combustible s Class II 120 Class III-A a3 2fl05 Class Ill-B `-control areas shall be separated froth each other by not less than a ore-Dour:ire-resistive occupancy separation.The number of control areas within a building used for retail or wholesale sales shall not exceed two.The number of control areas in buildings with other uses shall not exceed four.seeSectaans 204 and 8'0''31.10.2. ZQuantities are al!owed to be increased 100 percent when stored in approved storage cabinets.When Footnote 3 applies,the increase for each footnote is allowed. 3Quantities are allowed to be increased 100 percent in buildings equipped with an approved autocratic sprinkler system. When Footnote 2 applies,the increase for each footnote is allowed. 4Combinatiors steal:not contain snore than the exempt aMour.ts of any individual class. 5Quantities permitted in a building equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system are not limited. TABLE 7902.5-3—EXEMPT AMOUNTS OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS IN WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SALES USES— MAXIMUM QUANTITIES STORED PER CONTROL AREAL (See Section 7902.5,7.3) EXEM;rf AMOUNTS(gaticna) x 5.735 for L i Sprinictarad2 Par Fectno?a Censi las i Sprinklared per Tables 7662.5-F , TYPE OF L€OUID ar=c Arragg9r.-wits through 780 .8-?( Fisapriniz3sred i �,ammable:Class T A ;63 50 30 I Flammable and corn bust;Ne:Combination.Class 1-B,°s-C, ;7,5303 15,0003 II and.11-A j Combgsdhle:Class III-F E Unlimited g Unlimited (3,200 `•Contra areas shall be separated fromr each other by not less than a one-hour fire-resisnve occupancy separation.The number o`control areas within a building used for retail or wholesale sales shall not exceed two.Then umber of control areas in buildings with other rises shall not exceed four.See Sections 204 and 6001.16.2. 2'po be considered as sprinklered,buildings shall be protected with approved aiutorratic sprinkler systems with designs providing ttinimu r densities as follows: For uncartoned commodities or.shelves 6 feet(1829:mm)or less in height where the ceiling height does not exceed 38 feet(5486 mm),quamities are those per- mitted with a mini.. urn sprinkler design density of Ordinary Hazard croup 2. For cartoned,palletized or racked commodities where storage is 4 feet 6 inches(1372 nAm)or less in height and where the ceiling height does not exceed 18 feet (5485 min),quantities are chose permitted with a minimum sprinkler design density of 0.21 gpm per square foot[8.56 U(minmrP)]over the cost remote 1,500-sal are-foot 039 tri2)area. 3When wholesale and retail sales or storage areas exceed 56,000 square feet(4545 m2)in area,exempt amounts are allowed to be increased by 2 percent for each 1,000 square feet(32.9 m2)of area in excess of 50,646 square`tet 1,4645 m2),up to a maximum of,00 percent of£he table amounts.A cont of area separation is opt neo l e .The cumulative amounts,including amounts attained by having an additional control area,shall not exceed 30,036 gallons(113 552 L). #®194 1858 CALIFORNIA F€RE CODE TABLE 7902,6-C TABLE 7902.5-E TABLE 7902.6-C-,MA)CIMUM STORAGE HEIGHT IN CONTROL AREA (See Sections 7302.5.10.1 and 7302.310.14) UNSPMxN°3LURED AREA(1898) SpMNIKLERED AREA;fleet) ' PROTECM0,1E VsfA) 3 TYPE OF UOUID ? x 304.8 For arm Fammable ii-quids: Class -A 4 ! 4 ' 4 i Mss i- 4 ! 8 £2 i class}-c 4 8 12 Combustible I*Ids: c lass i€ 6 j 8 ! 12 Class}II-t� & 12 15 Mass:€I-B 8 x2 1 20 'In-rack protection siu;ll be in accordance with Ta-be 7902.5-1-€,7902.5-1 or 7902.5-3. TABLE 7902.5-0--STORAGE ARRANGEMENTS FOR PALLETIZED R SOLED-PILE STORAGE IN I,iOWD STORAGE ROOMS AND WAREHOUSES ,See Sectlors 7332,5.10,2.4,7302.5.11.2.1,7302.5.11,2.2 and 7902.5.12.2,1) fa8e9.XEMUFA Q:SAid .TY ? AY.4£t€um,ds`= : f R ROOM'MAMUM STORAGE NEIGH' &785 fa, i 7 ar?za s Portabiia Tanks i STORAGE € r1e8.) (?set) CLASS LEVEL 3n e or mr. 00"talnera PeasNa Tanks cantaInera PonsaNa Taitka Ground floor 3 t+Iot 5 allowed 3,000 Not allowed i 2;030 Not allowed 1 i i-A Upper(cors S � Not allowed 2,4700 No allowed 8,C3C Not a}}ov�ed ; 1 Basements 3 ? Not a.owed Not allowed � Not allowed Not allowed Not allowed Not allowed 3 IGround floor ' 1 6'/2 7 5,000 20,000 15,333 40 ow i-B Jpperfaors i 6'/2 7 3,0^(30^ 10,000 :2,3'30 20,000 Basements 3 Not al}owed Not allowed Not allowed Not allowed Nota lowed Not allowed i Ground floor 75,`0'^00..... � 20030 t`5,33.3 40,000 }-C Upper floors 6;/23 7 3,000 i }G,000 12,300 2fl,000 ' Basements 3Not allowed Not allowed Not allowed i `rot allowed No,mowed ? het a towed ' round floor 3 10 14 i 3,30^0 40,000 25,.3E10 80,000 i I} Upper floors 3 10 14 I3,3CC 40,040 25,3°30 80,000 ? Basements 5 7 7,5000 20,000 7,500 20,004 Ground floor 5 ; 20 14 i5,0000 60,0 0 50,000 100,000 €I €3ppe_foes 5 20 14 15,0^3 60,000 50,000 1 0,000 ' i Basements 3 ; 10 7 10,000 20,000 2.5,000 40,0000 ISee Sec¢io.7902.5.12.2. for imli:^_ted cuant:ties in liquid storage warehouses. 2Stcrage heights zts are.:lowed to be€::creased for crass l-B,}-",li and 11'lit(uids its metal containers of 5-gallon,(}8.9 L)or less capacity w e.,an.automatic A - water protection system is provided it.accordance widh Tz�ls 7902.5-G. 3 p2ese height",imitations are allowed to be increased to 10 feet(3048 mm)for containers having a capacity of 5 gallons(1,8.9€.3 or less. TABLE 7902Z-E--STORAGE ARRANGEMENTS FOR RACK STORAGE IN LMUiD STORAGE ROOMS AND WAREHOUSES (See Sections 7902.5.101.4,7802,5.11.2.1,79025,11.2.2 and 7902.5.12.2.1) dy3d+7C WAR QUAN'TrN PER ROOM r MAX21MLIm STORAGE PIE3rai I,(lest) lr (gs#ions) x 344.3 for mm x 3.735 for d 3 i CLASS TYas RAG� S3;33tA�sE LEVEL Jaz fa:ttexab canes)^era 3 i double row Ground floor 25 7,500 i-P or Upper floors '; "5 4,500 Single:cls, Basements Not allowed 3 Not allowed }_B i €7oubie row i Ground floor 25 }5,000 ¢ or Upper floors is 9,000 singe roma Basements Not allowed i Not arrowed Rouble row i Ground floor 25z 4,000 g} or Upper floors i 25 24,000 i Single row i Basements 3 15 9,£300 M-ultsrow, Ground floor 40 48,000 i€f double row or Upper f}oo s 200 i 48,000 i Single row Basements 200 3 24,000 1-185 TABLE 7902.6-G FABLE 702. -F----AUTCMATiC SPMN LER PROTECTnN FOR SOSM-Ps LE AND #ALLET1ZED STORAGE OF UQUlDS§N CO?slTAMIERS AND PORTABLE TA.NKS1 (See sector 79f12.5.93:2. 2Sl?2.5. x,5. and 7902.SA2.6.1) STORAGE CON DfTBONS � C=-j tNG SPi%fN2 LER DEVON AND DEMAND Area(sq.ft.) Maximum i b9:A4?8A;8M HOSEDanafty spzc�ng STREAM DEMAND 3 p 9pm1sq.ff. E x 0.0928 gar n,2 (sg.%) �r3lnery ?rt;t4i:39a�dh frL4RA"F%s;N ! ages i Ccr%Wnor ,. x 4.0,.75°or ��?;g;;To P.i Ysmp. ! 3 ( $'e°f?ePi bL%RS A,Srtt ! qeE� Size ons Aces x nmenY An tnjM2 i SUgrin£SEars SprEnktam I x 6.0929 for m� f x 3.785 for Ls'm3n. HOSE STR€AfvmS(s s' 1 5 gal.(<8.9 )or€ess,with or I without cartons,„a:lenzed or sold 0.34 ; 3,000 5,000 10() ! 750 a pine ! 3 2 Containers :eater tha-' al { 3 i g 5g4..( 8.9 .),on end or side,palletized 0.50 5,000 ! 8,(,00 80 750 5 gal.(18 9 I.)or less,with or i jw+thoLi Cartons,palletize'-"or so€:� 0.34 3,000 5 OJO Containers greater than 5 gal.(18.9 500 L)on pallets or so3id pi€�,o ae higF 0.25 5,000 9,000 €(30 2 Containers greater t^a.:5 gal.(18.9 i €1 :)on pallets or sclsd^ e,more thz. 0.60 5,000 ; 8,(300 80 3 750 2 One gig on,nd or side 1-13 1 C' Portable,a.^.zs,one high 0.30 3,000 5,000 ! 1010500 2 E :l , Portable tanks,two high � 0.60 i 5,000 8,000 80 � 750 2 5 gal.(€8.9 L)or less,with or E ! I without cartons,pa letlzed or solid 0.25 3,000 i 5,000 120 500 Pile i Containers greater 5 gar. or,pa€lets or sols„pile,on end or 0.25 3,000 5,000 j 120 504 sides,up to three high t: Containers greater`liar,5 gal.(18.9 I } or,pallets o soli^ l on end o 0.35 3,000 5,000 1010 750 2 sides,up to 11 8 feet(5485,..mss)high ?oetabie¢an cs,one high 0.25 3,000 5.000 120 500 1 ! Portable tanks,two hig`s 0.50 ! 3A0 5,000 83 750 d 2 ''-The design area contemplates t e use of Class 11 standpipe systems.Where Class 1 standp€pc systems are used,the area of application shall be increased by 30 percent without revising density. 2 or storage heights above 4 feet(1219 t)or ccsiing he g�l.s greater than 18 feet(5485 amen),an approved engineering design shall he provided.See Section 103.1.1. TABLE 79052.5-Q-AUTOMA.T1C AFFF-WATER RROTECTMN REQUIREMENTS FOR SOLID PILE AND PALLETIZED STORAGE ,pee SecVans 7992.5.11.5.1 and 7902.5.12.SA) CSritiee S€ze I STORAGE a HOSE 4 v HOGHT DEMAND ! DURATf �9 ! Dl;R61ii�#Q (itieh) (epm)s AFS G PACKAGE 3 CLASS x k�.P �o x 0.0923 emuers?zee i�ax mum x 25.4 far x 344.E x 3.7859cr St s�'R WATER SUPPLY TYPE Lk2t�'rD f J(^tin sea? 3 Gr spa �sfann S�acF�� arm ! for.^,gym E fm€sa. (�€n.) (hours) Cartoned .-C,11 01.40 2,000 1 286° 100 sc.ft.fhd. 17 132 500 l5 2 arld Iii j (°41°C) (9.29 an2/hd.) ! i I uncartoned 1-3,i-0,11 0.30 2,040 286-F j 100 sq.ftAnd. ! 112 Or 11/32 ! €2 540 £5 2 a'W' E4i°C) (9.29:r'2/::d.} ! !System,shall be a closed-head wet system.-with approved devices for proportioning aqueous film-forming foam. 2TVaximum,ceiling height of 30 feet(93 44 run). 3Hose stream,demand=:nc'udes 012-inch(38.i mass)inside hand hose,w5en required. s�'485 ......... ......_.. ........ ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ...... ......... ........................ ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... .......... _ _ _ _ .. 1999 CAUFORMA FIRE CME TMiU 7902.541 TABLE 7902,5-li•---AUTOMA=SPRlN LER PROTECTION REQUIRriMENTS FOR PACK STORAGE DFUOUDS M CONTA&NFRS OF 5-GALLON M8.9 L)CAPAVTY OR LESS WITH ORMs°HOUT CARTONS ON CONVENTMAL WOOD PALLETS! es Sectons and 7902.5.12.9,1) dT�?la?i i vm-RAU`$Part LER ARRA FUMN'3 AND"UMANs p?; issss,w ffeaa a.H 3 # 33 a# SSE kSrlx sx2s'z 3' z ;van arrys ; 9k13 F � € Or¢t 8 9a;,ka agar 4 zs 14 psi MD KMZ h8S x k3 Mr tmp ufx Tang i tax Ra^:a al�to 2 a.T)£312 3:. 1,�S��a) r ?'Q'T.t r a?S�;fiktara x 3=�� tr.fi,�} i _, &tit ,tr',ta fie ), Ss,ta,sra sP.:?Masa Sga.r. k8 as^;Asa S s.rr,saa i#aria ilcxl 1 ria a?r w Lt;in. I 0.40 3,000 5,000 80,s I.Card.temp., I 3rd.temp., 30 psi(2,168 .'Efg soniikiers 750 2 ntax. 25; i #./#z ;quick-response quick-response kPa) i,f only ane_evel f F75LC`; j f X7.4 i sprinklers, rax: sprink#e s 3- /2 sssr5 2.Six sp-indlets f r n; i i €r PU', mum 8 feet 3 Inc~es mum 8 feet a inches 1,33.5 mm) i act" on two levels (25 5 mm)horizon (2515 mint honzon o,fr , t f onlytwo levels Option tat spacing Yat spacing ' 2.One;i.e sprin- 2.Cane line s n'n- s 3.Six sprinklers eac� on to!)3 cv- ! klers above each. kle s above each ;els,%f 3 or more Leve of storage leeveli of storage Vers E # E ?3.Lo ase n long3s Locate tate in trzuis- s• tud ai f`Le space, tTk6S$reVerse tae spaces, ; i 4 €t terF:a, _ey 3 .e Staggered ver cul s agge ec vertical ! i i 4.S e.ds required a c w.Nr.20 in. i where mi;ti.evel (508 trn)of aisle } 's E ? ! 4.Shields requiree i i 3 where rnulile^vel : 0,55 2,0302 i N/A :00 sq Oa.temp., T Ord.f mpI4 psi(96.5 i See l through4 500 2 i 1-nax.25 y 1 f£./hd ,uick respo=se response sprinkler kPa) i above I ft.(7520 t (9.29 s sprinklers,m l- 3 rna.rim'um 8 feet 3 ra7/32-inch- nr) ! i m2/h ) mur 8 fee.3 inches 3 inc'hes 1,25 1 5 in) (13 5 i 'm (25 mi ozo:- horizontal cpe g tp i t i Opt©-,2# :al spacing 2.See 2 above ; B 2.See 2 above 3 3.See 3 above ; 9 3.See 3 above %4.SeeG above i i 4.See 4 above € 0.553 2,0 avtA ?04 sq. N/A None for max. i laTOR N/A 500 2 "max. i t./hd 6 ft.(18 2 9 inm) i 14-"t l (9.29 i creep racks 1,4267 in2pnd.) ' storage ; t three o ' 1 0x.30 3,000 5,01W 1D sc. ; l.Ord.tef-p.sprite- i 1.Ord.ternp.sprin- 30.psi I Hyd_aiil4cally i 7513 i 2 lmax• ft/hd. j lasers 8 feet 1,2438 i klers 8`eel(2438 (206.8 kPa.) mos,rernote- i 25 ft. ; 3 19,29 rmit)apart P orizon- F-M)apar"horizon- + 6 sp :lees at eat: TABLE 79(#2.5-1 '999 CAUFOR IA F&RE COBE TABLE 7902.6-) SABLE 7902.64-AU7'OMAM SPRINKLER PROTECM14 FOR RACK STORAGE OF f.1QUMS 1N CONTAINERS GREATER THAN S-GALLON 08,5 L)CAPACITY1 see Sections 79£3Z5J0,2.4,7902, .M5.1 and 796M.12.5.1) CE t€ida SPR:k,K }E3ECN A'i. DEPrtfirfD Hi-RACK 5P.RRMIM ARRA?d•GElliENT AN3 ESEMAK a WN.HOSE � / x .3a2zler .s i S2i� DuAd3€D.4' H!i" C i On do Soraya Ra:ks ^r-as:c NuuRge gall AND HOSE i'US3 x 4'75'g� :azz3. 70�F £�az. up iv 4.oo?'2744 mr) g,€eta;also S?ao? � !Mn. crx i �irf;t�bae at sp*k€ars i x 3.385 firs STREAM a X34 ;D ! rfa}ne y ; Sge.s�lars Sgrras ars Sacirg Daeaaks 2744 u r y yse�Ra ssassars i IIpsra3:S l-A i 0.50 3,000 5,000 80 sq. i 1.Ord.temp. Ord.temp_ 30 psi 1.HydraalicailY 1,000 2 g ttnax, ft./ked. !spar:tilers 8 fee: sp_nslers 8 feet (206.8 kPa) most remote-6 I 25 f i 7 4 (2438 mm)apart (2438 m )apart sprinklers at each j (7620 m�/hd.) ' horizontally horizontallyleve: i { i non) E ; 2.One line spin- 2.One line spr:n- e`g i E kiers above each i kers above each i R i tier of storage tier of storage E 3Locate;n longi- j 3.Locate in toi?gi- t_i ria.fte space, ;tudinal flue space, i Staggered vertical i staggered veftica1 4.Shields required i 4.Shields eu9red i where.1ul'"evei where rnultveve_ p -B,1-C 6.60 3,OG0 5,000 100 sq . 1.See i above i.See i above i 31n,osi 11.See I above 750 2 I and j `t/hd 2.One line span- i 2.See 2 above (206-9 kPa) � ;max € ;��y k:ers every t^wee i 3.See 3 above i i (75213 E n Z/sd} 'tiers of Storage i 4.See 4 above i i ) j 3.See 3 above i € i Haig . 4.See 4 above i Ill 0.25 3,O(Y) 5,000 120 s4. j I.See `• above 1 See: above 15 psi 1.See I above j 500 ' Mex. p ft Ih ; 2.One line sprin- i 2.One line spin- i (103.4 kPa) 4.0i 1 � ft. ? (az? o' klers every sixth ;kiers every third 3 j j (12 192 i m/hd.} level(maxsMuR') i level(maximum) ? i '3 n} i ( 3.See 3 above 3.See 3 above 4.See 4 above 4.See 4 above I he design assumes the use of Mass:I standpipe systems.Where a Class:standpipe system is used,the area of application shall be increased by 30 percent without -avis€ig densi€y. TABLE 7932,3-J-A€3 OMATIC AFFF- ATER PROTEC"fiON REQUIREMENTS FOR RACK STORAGE OF LIQUIDS IN CONTMNERSI2 (See Sections 7942.510.2.4,7902.5.15.5.# and 79£32.5.'12.5,i) AND DeFAAs^e'D tR-RACK SPRMLER ARRANGEMENT AND DEMAND3 r i 0,ln,murn ' i lute i Area,acs.tt.l E ?�gagis i S4rs�n ?. e si,w Rr�ssure ��^ens t t`g�y;"'�aea. ) x ff X23 Bn•,„s O'a7RR"f3OFF f i:f.33ATERR C9 ASS x4a'a'�: 3��Te Cry semi i On-and Soo+e of struma x 5.395 i spft igrg € x 3.785 SiiPPbP 1 St Fr�dY G ;3CSt.'", i.'(m,,.mal S3z:€nic§yrs i Six:szte3e>� ? on Pa:ieft,up 4o 5 ft(75219 rnm.) far kPa i tS ra4Stre i 4®r LJrrtn Irl}-Q, 3sra.z 1-A,:- 0.30 1,501'0 2,500 1.Ord.temp.sprinkler up to 10 fee, ' 30Three SOG IS l2 1-C,ll s (3048 rtrt)apa:#horizontally i sp nklers i 2.One lime sprinklers above each i pas leve 'evei of s orage 3 Lo ate an, ozg tudinal flue space, I E staggered vertically 3 E 4.Shields required for multilevel i System shall be a closed-Lead wet syster with approved devices for proportioning aqueous film-forming foam. 2=.xcept as modified herbs:,in-rack sp its'deas shail be installed in accordance with URC Standard 81-2. 37he height of storage sial:not exceed 25`eel(7620 m?n). ¢:-lose stream de^riand ine:udes 3j/2-Jncb(38.1 mar.)inside hand hose,when,required. I99S CAUFORNA FiRE CODE TABLE 79N32.5-K 790 --7R012-1 3 TABLE 7902.5-K—AUTOMATIC Spy€N€ LER PROTEC s€ iN REOWREMENTS FOR CLASS€U00D STORAGE IN METAL CONTAINERS OF I GALLON(3,79 L)CAPACITY OR LESS WITH UNCARTONED OR CASE-Co SHELF DSPLAY UP TO 6112 FEET;i 981 mm), AND PALLET€ZED STOPAGE ABOVE 3€s A DOUBLE POW RACK ARRAY1 i?X""'U'S O,AND Ozk�AO i a�=��Ct4�s�,##-��k sRd12#��'s:}dY'MG�.?4r,!'rra feesz{ag ") � �as2s � jjj i fir' rs�ffWss �a ra<ra °s ?€a?2 j tmm Darman �tarai s Danal'), ml x 3X828 baa a? Fes; s � Ss t is —' (2743 r Ws°srrara Y aFC 8sss 49.75?r iKS t % aX ma^ Ragh xp ie 3 FEar 3358 Nania Ms.rbar 0 as gs srs 8tssa i mt A8s as 3 .-/r£r Tsrp. Ts,-,m 8 s 15 2T�3 r}£ss s r3 �resa era j fl sra3�� x 3.ma 10;Lin (ha� t<2�x°t 3� 0.63 2, uz /A 0^5y. �3: temp. scc.es�ense Pa/fi 30 psi #.Six sp_..kue s 5W 2 20 ft. ° €t hd sprinklers,a^ax.8 ft.3 in. (205 8 +each on two levels i (6096 P (9.29 '.(25 i 5 arm)horizontal ?kPa) 2.?dydraulica=ly ani)s or- 2/'Id.) spacit?g (standard i most remote 12 :age`e g`:t orifice) swin,ders at the spnnkl ers 6 C (1829 rmr level and the } e3/2 Vit.{ 3505 mm. ):eve€of �or I 3 sc age i i ? ; E 3.Locate in to g tui nal fine pit E s ace,sta . am ve ci£9 . # p gg . a a I 4 Shields requh—1d where (large E 3?2L:ti;evei1 orifice) 'This table shallnot apply w racks w4t' solid s",Mes. 2USing extra-:a-ge oa i3ce spr klers:snider a ceili^.g 3C leer 944 E ;c:less in height. i s turn aim d w:bi is 7tt�feet(22.8E mm). SECT€ N 7903.-MSPENSiNG, USE, MiXlNG AND I. From safety cats, HANDLING 2. 7 mrough art approved closed piping system, 7903,1 General. 3. From containers or tanks by an approved Blaine taking suc- 7903.1 Applicability. Dispensing, as -nixing and handling tion through an opening it the top of the container or tank, of Tlanimable and combustible licuids shall be in accordance with 4. For Mass I-B,I-C,lI or xH Niq=.rids,from containers or uin s Sections 790i and 7903. See Section 7904 for tank vch c<e and by gravity tl:_o:rgh art approved sell-or automatic-closir:g valve w re r ft e co tai er ar to rk a rd dispe sl g aperatiar s tank ca~Iaadirg and�artioadirg aril other special operatieras. are provialed (see Section . yr t1 s iN control and secondary o ria nrert o EXCEPTION.Containers ad organic coatings, avr g^c firPoint 7901.8).Mass I-A 1-quids shall not be dispensed by gravity from. when.rested n accordance wail natiorlal y recognized standards(see Section 9UO3 St=dard a.4.5)when,opened.or pigtrentation_teed not "arms,or ct1.nply.v.t�Section 7403. 5. Approved engineered liquid transfer systems. 79€13.1,2 Me of Class I or II liquids far domestic clean- 7903.1.4 Container-filling facilities for Class I liquids. hngn Cass I and I1 liquids with a fl-ash point of 1107(413°s`)or 7903.1A.I Manual operations. Mass I liquids shall not be run less shall not be sold or offered for sale for;he ex;cess Purpose of domestic cleaning. into containers unless the nozzle and containers ora elect ici ly interconnected.Acceptable methods of electrical interconnection 7903.1.3 Liquid transfer. include: 7903.1.3.1 General. ',i;":u d transfer equip-hent and methods for 1. Metallic floor::Nates on;which containers stand w:xile f;lli g, trar sfer of Mass I,II acrd I I-A liquids shalt be approved and i when st cl floor Nla:ds are electrically ogrr�ectetl to the fill stew, accordance with Sectio 7903.13. or 73€13.1<3.2 Pump&s, osi ive Lis,; 2. Where the fill stem is bonded to the container during` Iiirg displacement p raps shall be pro ny meat's OT a bort'.wire. V!ded with presslare re discharging back to the tank,purm,sue- 7"3.1.4.2 a, otter suitable rocatior,or shall be provided with,.n:er ocks 79�S,1e4.2 Automatic operations. �artair er-:tilt ig operations to prevent overpressure. for Class I liquids involiving conveyor belts or other aaton3atic- feeding operations shall be adequately designed to prevent static 7903,1.3.3 Pressured systems. ` nen gases are introduced to accumulatiors, gravid for Iiquid tros er by pressure only inert gases gull be used,aro cot`o_s,irc'ludirg pressure-rel. :devices,shall be pro- 79€13.2 Use,Dispensing and Mixing Inside of Buildings. vided to:irn't the pressure so that it cannot-exceed tlr.e r axrMurr 79€13.2.1 Genen�d. working pressure of tams,containers aid pining systems When devices operat_n;g through press-are within wank or container -re 790121.1 Applicability. Indoor use,dispensing aha aiming of used,the tank or container shall be a pressure v ss 1 approved for fiar noble and cornbr stible i yids shall be i•a accordance with the intended use.Bair or oxygen shall troll be used for pressrrriza- Sections 7y�3.1 and 79'3.2. tion. 7903,2.1.2 Closure of mixing or blending vessels. Vessels used for m"xing or blending of Mass I_squids sliall be provided with. 7903.1.3.4 Piping,Inoses and valves. Piping, hoses and valves g s x closing, t.gh-frI ing, onco:rbustible lids that will control a usell in liciuid transfer operations sl`a#i be approved or listed for the free wrthi P SrCh vessci. intended use. EXCEPTION. Where Such devices e -apractica:, approved 7903,1,3.5 Mass I and 11 liquids. Mass I and 11 liquids shall be auto.tanc or rnanualiy controlled fire-extirg�:shirg devices s;,a€€he transferred by are of the following methods: provided. EXCEPTION- '-;quids in containers not exceeding 5.3-sailor 79€13.2.1.3 Bonding of vessels. Where differences of pot ntial (20 L)capacity, could be created,vessels containing Class I liquids or li alias,art- ' 903.2,'€.3 1,998 CAUFORMA RRE CODE 7903.12.3.1 died at or above their flash points shall be electrically connected purposes and operas on of equin'r-ent and shalt riot exceed::gar;ti- by bond wares,grct:rd cables,piping or sir?i1a r ea as to a static ties set forth it Table 7903.2-13. grounding system to maintain equipment at the sar_-se electrical po- Quantities in offices,classrooms or labor°atoraes witlhiri Group F tenial to prevent sparking. Occupancies shall no,exceed amounts necessary for demonstra- 7903,2.1.4 Heating, lighting and cooking appliances, -Heat- tion or laboratory work and shad not exceed quantities set forth it irg,lighting and cocking appliances which£tilize Mass 11 liquids Table 7903.2-B. shall not be operated within a building or structure. 5. Group I Occupancies: EXCEPTION:Caeratian in single-farn.5"y dwellings. Quantities in Group 1 Occupancies shall not exceed aniounts necessary for demonstration,treatment,laboratory work,mainte- 79f;3.2o:1<5 Location of processing vessels. ? cessiiag vessels � �' sl ail be located with rest ect to distances to tires of adioin- nance purposes and operation of e.,r ip-Hent and dual?:lot exceed irg property which car, be baro;t or in accordance withquantities set fo~la it Table 7903,2-13. Table 7903.2-A. 6. Group TM Occupancies. EXCEPTION: dJben the exterior wart:facing the adjwn:ng prop- Quantities in dining, office and school uses within Group M erty Sine is a b'an'g wal'having a,ire-resistance rating of not less than Occupancies steal:not exceed,amounts necessary fol-ratnterance io°�-hours, e chief is a tha zed to s o i`y?he lista des. he ds?a ce pia poses and operation-of equi. l,r ed tio-i ptnert ctrl shah not exceed qua:...- shat;not be cess than that set fortb in the Bu;`Ung Code,and when Class ties set forth in Table 7903.2-li. I-A or unstable liquids are invo'ved,explosion contro'shsa'i be pro- vided in accordance wit Section&0E33.'.7. Quantities in offices or classrooms within Group M Occu- pancies shall not exceed amounts necessary for demonstration or 79€13.2.1.65 Quantity limits for use. laboratory worm and shall not exceed quantities set forth in 7903.2.1.6.1 Exempt amounts for control areas. lydoer use, cable 79£33.2-B, dispensing and nixing of flammable and combustible liquids 7. Group R®ccupanciesd shall riot exceed the exec;;£amounts set forth it'fable 7903.2-'3 Quantities in Group R Occupancies shall not exceed amounts and sl all not exceed the additional Hrriitadons set forty in Sed,- necessary for maintenance purposes and operation of equipment tion 7503.2.1.6.2. and shall rot exceed quantities set-Forth in:'able 7903.2,-33. EP e3�ae C'eaning with Class!,€;or 11-1 -;s sha"he in 8S. Group S Occupancies: accordance with Section 7903.2.2. See Ar icle 51 for use of hazardous production materia flava duan:hies-*r.dining and,office?ices withingroup S d3ccupaf- cies shall not exceed amo-ants necessary for maintenance purposes rnable aril combustible liquids it Group r1,Division 6 Occapan- and operation of equipment and slsall not exceed quantities set cies. forth in Table 7903.2-3. 79€13.2.1.6.2 Occupancy quantity limits. The following limits Quantities it offices within Group S Occupancies shall not for o uarit;,ics of flani mable or combustible liquids used, dis- exceed amounts necessary for demonstration or laboratory won{ pensed or-nixed based on occupancy classification shall -,sot be and shall not exceed quantities set forth in Table 7903.2-B, exceeded. 79113.2.1,6.3 Quantities exceeding limits for control EXCEPTION:i.Meaning with Class',Il or tf,-A liquids s?sa_i be in areas. Quantities exceeding quantities allowed in control areas accordance with Sect'on 7903.2.2. set forth in Sections 7903.2A.6-1 and 79133.2.1.6.2 shall be in Group A Occuparides4 accordance with the f ollowi 5g: Q:rantit?es in Groan A Occupancies sba.l not exceed amounts For open systems, indoor use, dispensing and mixing of necessary for maintenance purposes and operadior of equip-hent flammable and combustible liquids shall be within a room oz° and shall riot exceed quantities set forth it Fable 7903.2-B, building cornplying with the Bullc€irg Code and Sections Quantities in Group A Occupancies used as-classrooms cr labo 7903.2.3.1 through 7903.2.3.E -atories shall riot exceed a-noun's necessary fo_ ue-ror straticn, 2. ?,or closed systems, indoor use, dispensing and r iixirg of treatment or laboratory work and shall rot exceed cinarnities set f atnmable and. combustible li;ands shall be witl-n a rcc-n or forth in sable 7903.2-B. building complying with the Building Code and Sections 2. Group B Occupancies: 7903.2.3.1 through 7903.2.3.3 and 79012.3.5. Quantities in dr r king, dining, office and school uses rift in 79€&30202 Cleaning with.flammable and combustible lipoids. Group B Occupancies shall rot exceed amounts necessary for 7903.2,2.1 General. Cleaning with Class 1,11 and 111-A liquids nainterance purposes and operation of equipment and shall not shall be in accordance with Section 7903,2.2. exceed quantities set ford:it Table 7903.2-B. EXCEPTIONS:f.For dry cleaning,see Article 36. Quantities in ciffices,classrooms or laboratories Within Group B 2.For spray roz0c c':eaail?g,see Article 45. Occupancies shall not exceed amounts necessary for demorstra- 7903.2.2.2 Cleaning operations. Class I-A li;uWs shall not he ,.on,treatment or laboratory=nark and shay:not exceed quantities used for clearing.Clearing whin Cass 1-B,1-C,11,or 111-A liquids set forth it Table 7903.2-B. shat-be conducted: 3. Greup E Occupancies- 1. 1r a foo:r or bull6pg complying w=_ft Sectio: 79033.2.3, Quantities in Group E Occupancies sinal:-not exceed amounts 2. 1st a machr lie listed and approved for the purpose as set forte or necessary for demorstratior,treatment,laboratory work,mainty in Sec=tor.7903.2.2.3, narce purposes and operation of equipment and shall not exceed 3. Using methods set forth in Section 7903.2.2.x. uan'.ties set forth.in,Table 7903.2-B. 79€1302.2>3 Listed and approved macla€ryes, 4. Group F Occupancies- 7903.2.2.3,1 General. Parts cieanirg and degreasing conducted Quantities in dining, office and school uses within 'croup F in listed and approved machines in accordance with Section Occupancies shall not exceed amounts necessary for maintenance 7903.2.2.2 shall be it accordance with Section 7903.2.2.3. ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... .............. _....._.. ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......_ ....... ......... ......... ......... ........ _ _ __ 1998 CALIFORMA FRE CODE 7903.11933.2 7908.3,1 7903.2.2.3.2 Solvents. Solvents shall be classified and shall be Occupancies sl?ail be protected by an approved automatic fire- cornpatible with the mac pines within which they are used. ext;nguishing system m accordance with the Building Code'see 79031.2.13 Machine capacities. The quantity of solvent used 68 Standard 9-1}.See also Section 1003.2.5. it a machine shall, not exceed the design capacity of the machine. 7903.2.3.3 Doers. Interior doors to rooms or portions of such b ,.rildhngs shall be self-closing and fire resistive in accordance 7903.2.2.3.4 Quantity limits. Quantities shall be limited as fol- with!he Building Code. lows: 1. Machines without remote solver'reservoirs shat'be limited 79012.3.4 Open systems. to quainti.lies set forth in Section 7903.2.1.6. 79012.3.41 General. Use, dispensing and mixing of flarn� 2. Machines with rem-ow solvent reservoirs using Class I lic- mable and combustible liquids in open Systems slia"'I be in accord- n' P set Section 7903.2.1.16. ance with Section 7903.2.3.4. is shall be limited'o qua.fities mildh in cc,:' n Machines with re-rote solvent reservoirs using Class I11 wuids 7903.2.3.4.2 Ventilation. Continuous mechanical vent, ation shall be limited *0 35 gallons (1315 L) per machine. 'rhe total shall be provided at a rate of not less than I cubic foot per minute 2) fl quant.nes shall not exceed an aggregate of 24.0 gallons(908.4 L) per square foot(5.1 Us per m. of oor area over the design area. per control area in bu;ld;ngs not protected by art au-proved auto- Provisions sh;31'I be made for introduction of makeup ai-;r,slich a mati_-sprinkler system and an aggregate of 480 gallons(1817 L) manner to include all floor areas or pits where vano-s can.collect. per colnroarea ir buildings protected.by an approved autocratic Local or soot ven,;lat;on shall be n,ovided,,;Aen needed to prevent s-onnkler system. the accumulation of hazardous vapors. For ventilation system Machines with rerr-cio solvent reservoirs usimg Class 111-A liq- design,see the Building and Mechanical Codes. -i to 80 'or r --rz�ve- I n can be shownto be effec- tive for the materials used,cl-�spenlsed or-nixed, 7903.2.2.3.5 Immersion.Vent reservoirs shall rot be used for soaking of parts. Work areas of machines wft� re-note so: 7903.2.14.3 Explon siocontroL Explosion control shall be pro.. ftnmersiosoaking of parts. vided for Class I lk;llids or where explosive vapon-air mixtures can '. n develop under normal operating conditions. Explosion control 7903.2.2.3.6 Separation. Multiple machines sllan be separated shall be designed in accordance wi'll the BuilldirlR Code. from-ach.other by a distance of of'es s than:3 0 feet(9 144 min)or 790.2.3.4.4 Spill control and secondary canwnment. sm."I by a one-hour occupancy separation. control shall be provided in accordance with Section 7901.8 ,vhen 7903.2.2.3.7 Ventilation. -Machines shall be located in areas flammable of combustible liquids are dis:)eqsed into containers adequatelY ventilated to prevenll accum li'ation of vapors. exceeding 1.1-gallon(4 L)capacity ormixed or used in open con- s I - ..Y.Spill con- or systems exceeding 5.3-gallon(2,01)capacity. 7903.2.2.3.8 Installation. Macilines shal' be irstalled in ac- Iro' and secondary cogtain.m.ent shall be provided i-..l accordance cordance with their listings. with Section 7901.8 when the capacity of at,individual container exceeds 55 gallons(208'_;or the aggregate capacity of multiple 7903.2.2.4 Cleaning operations conducted outside of listed containers or tanks exceeds 100 gallons(378.5 Q. and approved machines or designated rooms or buildings. The amount of Class 1-3. ,I-C,11.or 111-A lioulids in use outside of 7903.2.15 Closed systems. listed and approve,:' machin—es or a roo-n or building complying 79012.3,5A General. Use or mixing of flammable or carr_- wi'll,Section 7903.2.3 shall not-exceed thatnecessary to ffaci`itate rinainte-nance cleaning operations. Quantities in Use shall not bustible liou.ids it;closed systems shall be in accordance with See- -ceed - ex :5 gallons(19,9 L)o`Cass 1-3 or I-C liquids or 25 gallons f_ion 7903.2.3.5. (94.6 L)of Class F_or 111-A liquids. 7903.2.3.5.2 Ventilation. Closed systems designed to he 7903.2.3 Construction of rooms or buildings for use,dispens- opened as part of nor-ma;operations shall be provided with ver.- ing and mixing of liquids in quantities exceeding exempt ti'ation it.accordance with Section 7903.2.3.4.2. amounts. 7903.2.3.5.3 Explosion control. Explosion control shall he pro- 7903.2.3.1 GeneraL W-hen required by Section 7903.2.1.6.3 or vided when an explosive environmen,car.,occur as a result of the 7903.2.2.2,roo-Ps or buildings used for use,dispensing and:rix- dispensing, rnixirig or use process. Explosion control sha'.1 be ing oftram. -mable and combustible liquids shall be in accordance designed in accordance with the l3ufflding Code. with Section 790123. EXCEMOM W!len process vessels are the worst-case ttxp,,osvor anticipated witMn t'-e vessel under process 7903.2.3.2 Construction,location and fire protection. conditions corsidenng the most Ilkely fail"re. 7903.2.3.2.1 General. Rooms or buildings which are ciassified 71903.23.5.4 Spill control and. secondary containment. Spill in accordance with the Building Code as Group H,Division 2 or 3 control shall be provided in accordance with Sect4or 7901.8 when `1-cupa- mi�xirig of flarnmaNe or 0� I ncies base,,!on, use,dispensing or flammaNe or combus*;ble liquids are dispensed into or used,or cornbustible liquids shall be constructed in accordance with the mixed in con-taineers exceeding 55-gallon (208 L)capacity. Spill Building Code. control and secondary containment shall be provided in accord.- arce with Sn. 11ion, 7901.8 when the aggregate capacity of mu"ti-o'e 7903.2.3.2.2 Basements. Rooms or buildings classified in ac- containers or tanks exceeds 1,000 gallons(3785 L), comance w;lh the Building Code as Group H,Diivis;on 2 or 3 Oc- cuparc-es based or use, dis-,ensing or m xing of flarmnable or 7903.3 Use, Dispensing, Mixing and Handling Outside of combust hie liquids shall not be in basements. Building& 79012.3.2.3 Fire protection. Rooms or buildings classified in 7903.3.1 General. Outside dispensing operations shall be in accordar-ce with the Building Code as Group H,Division 2 or 3 accordance with Section 79033. i_isl 793.3.1 €998 CAE<€FORMA FIRE CODE 79103.4.7.2 Dispensing of liquids into rtiotor vehicle fuel tanks at motor nixing requirements of Section 7903 and other applicable provi- vehicle fueLdispensirg stations shall be in accordance with s<ors it Article 79. Article 52. masses 1,11 and 17-1-A liquids also classified as unstable(reac- 7903.3.2 Spill control and secondary containment. Outside rive)shall not be processed in solvent-distillation units. dispensing areas shall be provided with spill control and secon- EXCEPTION: App;iances listed for the dis6liation a`urstabie Bary containment as set forth in Section 790 .5. (reactive)solvents. 7903.3.3 Location on property. Dispensing activities which 7903.4.2 Labeling. A permanent label shall be affixed to the exceed'he amounts set forth in Table 7903.3-A sl`ali not be coin- unit by the manufacturer.The'_abet shall indicate the capacity of ducted within 15 feet (4572 mm) of buildings or combustible the distillation,chamber,tire-distance the unit shall be placed away mater cls or within 25 feet(7620 mm)of building openings,prop- rorn sources of ignition and the products for which the unit has eity li es, streets, alleys or public ways. Dispensing activities beef listed for use.The label may refer to tl e irstr.rctioi manual which exceed!lie arno-ants set forth in Table 7903.3-A shall not ne for a list of the products. conducted within 15 feet(4572 mitt:)of storage of Class 1,IN or 101 7903.4.3 Manufacturer's instruction manual. An instruction liquids unless such liquids are stored in tanks which are tested and manual s loll be provided.The manual aaal sl ail be readily available iaoeled as two-hour-protected tank assemblies it accordance with for the seer andthe chief.The rs manual shall i nc� e installation,nationally recognized standards.See 13P<^Standard 79-7. use and servicing instructions. 1t shall identify the liquids for 7903.3.4 Location of processing vessels. processing vessels wino€:the unit has been listed for distillation purposes along with shall be located with respect to distances to lines of ad3om- each liquid's flash point and auto-ignition temperature.Par units ing property which can be built or, its accordance with with adjustable controls,the manual shall include directions for Table 7903.2-A. setting ta11e heater temperature`or each liquid to be distilled. EXCEPTION:in pefi aeries and distil,enes. 7903.4.4 Location. Solvent distillation units shall be used in 7903.4 Solvent Distillation.Units. locations in accordance with the listing.frits shall not be used in basements. 7903.4.1 General. Solvent distillation units used to recycle Class 1,11 or 111-A liuuids having a distillation chamber capacity of 7903.4.5 Stange of liquids. Distilledliquids and liquids await- 60 gallons(227.1 1)or less sinal:be listed,labeled and installed in ung distillation shall be stored in accordance with Section 7902. accordance with Section'7903.4 and nationally recognized stand- 7903.4.6 Storage of residues. Hazardous residue from the ards. See Article 90, Standard u.1.17. distillation process shall be stored in accordance with Articles 79 EXCEPTIONS.-I.Solvent,dist*Nation un"s installed;n dry-clean- and 80- ing plants in accordance with Section 3603. 2. Solvent dssdllation:.;nils used:n coniinuolUs lhmlghnut industr.- 7903.4.7 Portable fire extinguishers. a_processes where the source of?teat is re sote y supplied siting stea*h, 7903.4.7.1 Type. Approved portable fire extinguishers shall be loot water,oil or other heat-transfer fluids,t e teanperature of which 5s below,he at-to-Ignition point of the solvent(s). provided in accordance with LJP'C Standard 10-1,except as speci- 3. Solvent distillation units;fisted for oral li�sed in laboratories. fied in Sectio?:7903.4.7.2. 4. Approved research,testing and experirneotal processes. 7903.4.7.2 Saxe and location. At least one portable fire extirn- Solvent-distillation Smits used to recycle Glass1,11 or 111-A lid- guisfner having a rating of not less than 40-B shall be located not aids,having'a dlstiiiation chamber capacity exceeding 60 gallons less than 10 feet(3048 mina)or more than 30 feet(9144 mm)from (227.1 )shall be used in locations that comply with the use and any solvent distillation unit. _._._ .......... ......... ......._. ............................................ .... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ..........._._......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ..._._... ......... 193 CAI..WO1 Nil FIRE COBE TABLE 7W3.2- TABLE 793.3-A, TABLE 7903.2-AEPAR TION OF PROCESSING VESSELS FROM PROPERTY LINES (See SecUons 79032A.5 and 7903.3A) FROCESSNG VESSELS WN EMERGENCY MUFF VENTING TO ALLOW PRESSURE 1 - x 6.825 tar kpa Stowe uqu!ds _-£3 stabs Uqu ds Notin excess of 2.5 psig Table 792.2- 21/2 ti;^es Table 7902.2-F ovez.2.5 prig i'/2 times:'able 7902.2-F° 4 air.e..Tab 79032.2-F tDouble distances where protection of expos:ire is not provided. TABLE 72€33.2- EXE PT AMOUNTS FOR USE,D.SPE VN n AND MIXING OF FLAMMABLE Vo COMBUSTIBLE,LIQ= ls$AXWUM QUANTITIES PER CONTROL AREA1,2 (See Secflon 7903.2.4 a6) QUAN E3Y Igaflnns3 x 3.765?or L CLASS OF LMUD i�s�--'�f�ss��,s Uae--Open,Vapena;tag and APRxSng3AS i Flammable i l 9 Class I 3 30 lO Class I-B 50 l5 Class 1-C i 90 20 Co£ b"natior.Class l-?,1-13 and l-C 1206 3 306 i Cot:b;sfibie C€ass I 120 d 30 Class H"-A 330 80 C€ass I.€-$ 13,20f7 3,3307 iContro3 areas s;all be separated from each other by not'less titan a one hoar fire-resistive Occupancy separation.`i'ae rum*'mr of control areas w:.".^,iti a"build;ng used for retail or wholesale sales shall not exceed two.The number of cor£roi areas in buildings with other uses shall net exceed four.See Sections 2.04 and 8001,10.2. 2Special conditions may be imposed by the chief regarding locations,types of contEai:e~s,dispensing u its,fire-control Measures and other factors involving fire safety. 30 Uan';'ies are allowed to be increased- 300 perces:in buildings protected by an approved automiatic sprinkler system. `^,he use of Class 1,it and li°-A lietcids fOr clearing,including tl e allowa ce of increased c antic es it listed and app?Quad ren ole nese;�Oir parts-cleaning-ac^ices, shall be itt accordance with Section 79033.2.2. 5'rhe atnaun£s ir. se shall be considered as contributing to the exem-pt a nounts for storage in accordance with Section 7902.5.7. 6Cornaini g trot more than.the exempt amounts of each individual class. 7,rlie quantities allowed its a sprimklemed building are not'united. TABLE 7903.-S-A—EXEMPT AMOUNTS FOR D;SPE SING OF FLAMMABLE AND COM.BUSTIBUF LIQUIDS—MAXIMUM U IQUA TInES ALLOWED IN OUTDOOR AREA PER SINGLE PROPERTY UNDER SAME OWNERSHW OR CONT O ',2 (See Section 7903.3.3) ! =SS OF LIQUID � x 3.785!or t_ `lam sable Class I-A to Class I-33 l5 Class I-C 20 Cor~bi£iaiion Class:-A,I-B and€-C 303 Combustible Mass 31 30 Class til-A 80 Class Il-B 3,300 For defini£ion of Oi r DOOR AREA,see Section 7903.2.2. 2Speciai conditions may be imposed by the c ier regarding locations,types of containers,dispensing units,ire-co:trel mea- sures and other factors involving fire safety. 3Containing not more tl�an the exempt amounts of each individual class. 4-193 79134 1998 CALIFORNIA MRE CODE SECTION 7904• SPECIAL OPERATIONS preven s localized overheating or flare irapingernent on any part Of the tansy in the event vapors from such vents are ignited. 79184,E General. The following special operations shall be in accordance with Sections 7961,7902 and 7963 except as provided 7994.2.5.4 Loeation. in Section 7904. 79€84.2.5.4A General. Tanks containing Cass 1 or lI liquids Storage and dispensing of flammable and combustible liq- shall be kept outside of and at :east 50 feet (i5 240 ring) from bids or farms and constriction sites. buildings and combustible storage. Additional distance shall be 2. Well drilling and operating. provided winern necessary to ensnare that vehicles,equipment and containers being tilled directly Trona such tanks will not be less 3. Balk plants or terminals. than 50 fee:05 246 rrirn)from structures,haystacks or outer com- 4. Loading and unloading of tarok vehicles and tank cars. bustible storage. 5. Tate vehicles and tank vehicle operation. 79€84>2.5.4<2 Locations where aboveground tanks ars;prohib– 6. ite€i. The storage of Mass L and 11 liquids it aboveground tanks is 12efrneres. prohibited within the limits established by lain as the lirnits of dis- 7964.2 Storage and Dispensing of Flammable and Cesmbus- trcts in which such storage is prohibited. (See sample adoption tibie Liquids our Farms and Construction Sites. ordinance, Section,4.1) 7904.2.1 Gene-cal. Permanent and temporary storage and dis- 791;x4.2.5.5 'Type of tank. pensing of Class i and II liquids for private use on farms and rural79s34.2.5.5dI Genera.. Tanks small be provided with top open-and at construction saes,earth-moving projects,grave:pats z Ings only or s€?ali be elevated for gravity discharge. or borrow pits shall be in,:accordance with Section 7964.2, 7944.15.5.2 'Tares with top siopenings aly. Tanks with top EXCEPTION. Storage and use of€ue'a-oil and co ntai rens con- nected with oil-burning equip-nert regulated by AAicae 6l and the openings only shalt be mounted as follows: mechanical Code. 1. On well:-constructed metal legs connected to shoes or ru - 7904.s.2 Combustibles arra€open flames near tanks. storage niers designed so that the tank is stabilized and the entire tank and areas shall be kept free of weeds and extraneous combustib:e its supports can be nnoved as a twit,or material, Open flames and smoking are prohibited in flammable 2. For stationary tanks, on a stable base of limbers or blocks or combustible:ic rid storage areas. approximately 6 inches(152.4 harm))in height which prevents the 7904.2<3 Marking of tanks and containers. 'Tanks and contain- tank from contacting the ground. ers for the storage of liquids aboveground shall be conspicuously Tanks with top openings only shall be equipped with a tightly .narked with the nacre of the product which they contain and and permanently attached, approved primping device having an, FLAMMABLE—KEEP FIRE AND PLANE AWAY Tanks shall approved hose of sa`ficient length for filling vehicles,equipment bear tine additional .narking DEEP 56 FEET 1,15.2 METERS) or containers to be served from ire ta:rk.Either the pump or the FROM BUILDINGS. hose sha.be equipped with a padlock to its hanger to p~event tam- pering.An effective antisiphoring device shall be included in,:the 7904.2.4 Containers for storage and use. Metal containers pump discharge unless a self-closing nozzle is provided.Siphons used for storage of Class 1 or H liquids shalt be Jr,accordance with or irte-nal pressure discharge devices shall not be used. DCT requirements o:shall be of an approved design. 79€34.2.,5.5.3 Tanks for gravity discharge. Tanks wits: a con- Discharge arge devices sh3il be of a type that does not develop an,; :nection in the bo torn or the end for gravity dispensing liquids internal pressure or.the container.Pu m,ping devices or approved shall be mounted and equipped as follows: self-ciosiing faucets used`or dispensing liquids shall:rot leak and shall be well nnairtained,Individual containers shall:rot be triter- 1. Supports to elevate tine tanl:for gravity discharge shall be of connected and sha"s be kept closed wires:not in use. adequate strength and designed to provide stability,and Containers stored outside and inside of buildings s:hal' be in 2. Bottom or end openings for gravity discharge shall be accordance with Section 7902 and the Building Code. equipped with a valve located adjacent to the tank shell which will close automatically in the evert of fire through the operation of a 7904,23 Permanent and temporary tanks for storage and effective heat-actuated releasing device. If this varve cannot be use. operated manually,it shall be supplemented by a second manually 7904.2.5.1 General. The capacity of permanent aboveground Daae 'ted valve, The gravity discharge outlet shall he provided tanks containing Class i or II liMuids shall not exceed 1,160 gal ons with an approved:nose equipped with a self-closing varve at ti e (4163.9 s,). The capacity of temporary abovegrourd tanks con- des riarge end of z type.Ina can be padlocked.o its l ar2ger. taini:g Crass 1 or ii liquids shall not exceed 10,006 gallons 1,944.2.6 SpHI control, drainage control and diking. Indoor (37 854 in,,). Tanks shall be of single-compartment design, storage and dispensirig areas shall be provided with spill control constructed in accordance with Section 7902.1.8.2. and drainage control as set forth in Section 7961.8.Oatdoor stor- age areas shall be provided with drainage control or diking as set 7904.2.5.2 Fill opening security. Fill openings shall be forth in Section 7902.2.8. equipped with a locking closure device.Fils openings shall be sep- arate from vent openings. 7904.2.7 Portable fire extinguishers, Portable fire extinguish- ers with a tnai-i mum rating of 26-B:C shall be provided when 7904.2.5.3 `idents. 'Tanks shall be provided with a method of nor- required by the chief. alai and emergency venting.The diameter of normal ven,'s shall be in accordance with Table 79 4.2-A.N a nal ven,s shall also be in 79W� 2.8 Dispensing from tank vehicles. accordance with Section 7902.:.':s: 7904.2,8.1 General. When approved,liquids used as fuels may Emergency vents shall be in accordance with Section 7902.2.61, be transferred from tank vehicles into the tanks of motor vehicles Emergency vents shall be arranged to discharge in a nnanner which or special equipment,provided: –994 _._...... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ............. ......... ......... ......... .. ....... ......... ......... ......... ......... ...................... ............ ......... ... ......... ......... ......... ......... ............_._........ .......... ......... INS CAUFORMA RRE CODE 7904,18.1 _. T'he tank vehicle's specific function is that of supplying fuel or other appurtenances to such wells steal'be kept free of dry to rotor vehicle feel tafrks, weeds, grass,rubbish or other combustible material at all ti-nes. 2. The dispersing I=_rte does not exceed 50 feet(15 2,40 mm)it When,in the opinion of the chief,the distanceis not sufficient to .engtri provide reasonable ire safety,a greater distance may be required, not to exceed the height of a dernick or greatest i:rersiop of a 3. '17he dispersing nozzle is ar approved,type, task. 4. 7'he dispensing:rose.is properly placed or the approved reel 7904.3.4 Sumps. or fro a cornpartmert provided before the tank vehicle is roved, 7904.3.4.1 Maximum width. Sumps or other basins for the 5. Signs prohibiting smoking or open w acne within 25 feet retention of oil or petro.eum products shall not exceed; 12 feet (7620 m)of a tank vehicle or the point of refueling are pr°omr- (3tr5g rss)is width, nently posted on.the tank vehicle, 79 ,3.4.2 Backfi€€Inns. Sd:r:'ips or other basins For the retention L. Electrical devices and wi ing it areas where fuel dispensing of oil or petroleum products larger that.6 feet by fa feet by 6 feet is conducted are in accordance with the Electrical Code, f 1529 mm! by IS29 rrm by 152,9 rmi) shal'_ :rot be maintained 7. �lapor-recovery systems a e provided in accordance with longer than days after the cessation of drilling operations. Section 5202.13, 7904.3.4.3 Securiq. Sumps,diversion ditches and depressions g. Tanik vehicle dispensing equipment is operated only by ties- used as straps shall be securely fenced or covered. ignated personnel who are trained to handle and dispense motor 7904.3.5 Prevention of blowouts. Adequate protection shall be- fuels, efuels,and provided to control and prevent she blowout of a well.Protection 9. -ovisions are grade for controlling and mitigating trnautho- equipment shall meet federal,state and other applicable;urisdic- r°ized discharges. tier requirernerts. 7904.2.0.2 Location. Dispensing frorn tank vehicles shall he 7904.3.6 Storage tanks. Storage of flarnrrable or cornbustible dor ucted at leas;53 Feet(IS 24�inn'from structures or liquids it tanks shall be in accordance with Section 7902.Each,oil combus- tible storage. storage tank or group of tanks shall have posted in a cossprcaot:s place on or near such tank or tanks an approved sign with the na ere 7904.3 Well Drilling and Operating. of the owner or operator,name or rt tuber of:ease and the tele- phone number where a responsible person can be reached at any 7904.3.1 General. Wells for oil and natural gas shall be drilled time. and operated in accordance with Section 7904.3. 7904.3.7 Soundproofing. Where soundproofing mater a is 7904.3.2 Location. required during field operations,such material shall be noncom- 7904.3.2.1 Storage tarry and sources of ignition. We''I heads b;rsuble. shall not be located within 25 feet(7620 mm)of storage taniks or EXCEPUON, :im-.re:aAdant treated material my he used ane. borers,fined Treaters,open-flame devices or other sources of igrl- main a=ired when approved. tion. Stroking is pro'nNted at wells or tank locations except as 7904.3.5 Signs. dell locations shall have posted in a conspicu- designated and in approved posted areas. ous place an approved sign with the ra-r:e of the owner or operator, EXCEPTION.Engines used=n,tate nll sig,productions.and serving name or number of the lease, and number of the we 1.Suc€ signs of weiis. shall be maintained on the premises from the tine materials are delivered for drilling purposes anti:the weal is abandoned. 79ib4.3>�.2 Streets arra railways. �Its step€I not be drilled within 75 feet(22 060 mm)of any dedicated public street,high— 7904.3.9 Final lording racks. Field loading racks shall be in way or nearest rail of at.:operating railway. accordance with Section 7904.5.. 7904.3.2.3 Buildings. Wells shall no,,be d€.led within 100 feet 7 4.4 Bulk Plants or Termorals, (30 480 rem) of buildings not necessary to the operation of the 7904.4.1. General. 'Portions of properties where-rammable and well. combustible liquids are received by tank vessels,pipelines,tank cars or task vehicles and are stored or blefrded rt.bulk for;he pur- pose shall not he drilled within 3�'#3:eel 91 44+1r rt.t;of lar iia- ose of distrib':rtin such liquids by lark vessels, pipelines,tank Ings'used as a place of assembly,institutor.or schoo€, p g � °� p°�i cars,tank vehicles or containers shall be in accordance with Sec- When wells are existing, buildings shall not be constructed tion 7904.4. with r,the distances set forth it Section`,7904.3 for separation of 7904>4,2 Buildings. wefts and buildings, g " 7904.4.2.1 Construction. Buildings shall be constr:acted in 7904<3.3 Waste Control. accordance with the Building Code. 7904.13.1 Discharge on a stet or grater channel. Liquids 7904.4.2.2 Means of egress. Rooms i.r which liquids are stored, containing crude petrole::rr or its products shall net be discharged used or transferred by pumps shat:have means of egress arranged into or on streets, highways, drainage canals or ditches, storm to prevent occupants from being trapped in the event of fire. drains,or flood control'charr:eTs. 7904.4.2.3 Heating. Rooms it which Mass I liquids are stored 7904 x.3.2 Discharge and combustible materials on or used shall be heated only by means not constituting a source of ground. The surface of the ground under,around or near wells, ignition, such as step ri or rot water. dooms Contai ting hating pumps,boilers,oil storage tanks orbaildings shall be kepi free of appliances involving sources of ignition shall, be located: and oil,waste oil,refuse or waste material., arranged to prevent entry of flammable vapors. EXCEPTION:?Material wirhffi an on sump or tank. 7904.4.3 Ventilation, 7904.3.3.3 Clearing amend wells ars€ tanks, land within 7904.4.3.1 General. Ventl`atiorn shall be provided for rooms, 25 feet 75201 -run) of welts, flammable Or combustible liquid buildings and enclosures in w`m h Class T liquids are punnped, -195 7904ASA 1998 CAUFORNM FIRE CODE 7904.x.7 used or transferred.Design o ventiliuior systems shall consider devices shall be'ested at not more than yearly irterva's to deter- the relatively high specific gravity of the vapors. When natural mire that:hey function saris actor ly at the pressure at wbchti ey ventilation is used, adequate openings it outside walls at floor are set. level,unobstructed except by louvers or coarse screens, shall be Pressure hoses and courplings shali be inspected at intervals provided. Where rataral vertiiatien is inadequate, ntechanical appropriate to the service.`�,Mth the hose extended,hose and cou- ventilation sl9all be provided in accordance with fire Mechanical bode. pangs shall be tested using in-service rnamm.ur a operating p-es- su:res.1-loses showing material deteriorations,sighs of'eakage,or 7904A.31 Basements and pits. Mass I liquids s::ail not be weakness in its carcass or at the couplings shall be withdrawn stored. or;used within a building having a basernert or pit into `rom service and repaired,or discarded. whicb a-mnable va:;ors can travel, urtess such area is provided 79114.4.6.5 Pipings valves and flaings. Wiping, valves and fit- with vemi'ation designed to prevent the accumulation of Parrs- tings shall be in accordance with Section 79x1.1,,except as fo'- mable vapors tine-eir. lows: 7904.43.3 Dispensing of Mass f liquids. Containers of Mass . r` ibility of piping shall be assured by appropriate Layout liquids shall not be drawn from.or filled within buildings:unless a and anangement of piping supports so that motion of the wharf provision is made to revert the accumalation of €lammable structure � _ ti t p=� p strurc.ur.e res`<E<ting€rorr�wave acs:on,currents,tides or.l-se moor- vapors in hazardous concentrations. Where mechanical vent-la- ing of vessels will not subjectthe pipe to repeated strain:above the tior is required, it shall be kept in operation while flammable e'astic limit. vapors could be present. 2. ripe joirts depending oft the frictian characteristics of com- 7904.4.4 Storage. Storage of Class 1,:l and Ill-A'iquids in bulk bustible materials or grooving of pipe ends for rneci apical conti- plants shall be in accordance with the applicable provisions of nuity of piping shall not be used. Article 79. 3. Swivel joints are allowed in piping to which hoses are con- 79114A.5 Overfill protection of Class f liquids. Manual and Petted and for articulated swivel-joint transfer systems. Swivel autornatic systems shall be provided to prevent overfill during the spirts shall be designed such that the mechanica'strength of the transfer of Class 1 liquids from n?aini-ne pipelines and r arise ves- sels in accordance with natiorally recognized standards. See 4. Piping systems shall,contain a sufficient nurrnber o€valves to A-fic'e 90, Standard a.3.20. operate the system -,roperly and to control the;low of liquid in 79fl4A.6 Wharves. normal operation and in the evert of physical damage. g. In addition to the requirements o7 Iter;4,each lire convey- 79€14.4.5,1 General. Wharves, including piers, bulkheads and ing Class land 11 liquids,earar:g to a wharf shall be provided with a other structures over or contiguous to navigable water having a readily accessible block valve located on shore rear the approach N,ninary function of transferring '.liquid cargo hi bulk between to tine what`and oautside of any diked area.Where more than erre shore installations and tank vessels,ships,barges,lighter beats or line is irvolved,the valves sisal•,be grouped in one location. other mobile floating c-aft, sinall be accordance with Sec- tio 7904.4.6. 6. Means of easy access shall be provided for cargo line valves located below the wharf deck. EXCE °ON-Marine; olor veNc:e fuel-dismnsing stations.See Sections 5202.1?. 7. Wiping on wharves shah be adequately bonded andgrounder€ 79£14.4.6.2 Transferring times. Package cargo- of liquids, if Mass I and 11 liquids are transported.if excessive stray currents are encountered,insualating crofts shall.be installed.Bonding and including full and er ply dr a r s,balk fuel and stores,shall only be grounding connections or,all piping snail be:skated or the wharf transported over a wharf during cargo transfer of such times and side of hose riser insulating flanges,if used,and sl:ali be access,- Maces as agreed on by the wharf superintendent and the senior ble`o-inspection. deck officer on dirty. S. Hose or articulated swivel-Joint pipe connections used for 79114,4.6.3 Transferring locations. Wharves at which liquid cargo transfer shall be capable o €accorrrrs:odating t€e combined cargoes are to be transferred in bulk quantities to or`•ori tar',v--S- effects of charge in draft and rnaxir ruin,tidal range,and moor ng sets shat)be at least'W feet(30 480 mr„)from bridges over a nav- lines shall be :sept adjuster', to prevent surge of the vessel from ;gable waterway, or from an entrance to or superstructure of placing stress on the cargo transfer system. vehicular or rail-oadturnrels under a waterway.The termination of 9. Hoses shall be supported to avoid:kinking and barrage from fixed pip ng used for loading or;unloading at a what'shall be at � least 200 feet(60 9&l mml from bridges or frorn entrances to or cha,tng' superstructures of turrets. 7904.4.6.6 Leading and unloading. Loading or discharging 7 £14.4,s.4 Marga vessels and transfer equipment.rent. Sazbst-td,- shall not commence until the wharf superintendent and officer in true and decking shall be substantially designed for the use charge of fire Lark vessel agree that the tank vessel is properly interned. Deckmg shall be constructed of materials which will moored and corrections are properly made. afford the desired corsbinatmn of f exibitity,resistance to shock, 7904A6.7 Mechanical work. Mechanical work shall not be durability,strengt a and fire resistance.Meavy timber construe*' 1 performed on the wharf during cargo transfer,except funder spe- is acceptable. tial authorization by the chief based on a review of the area Installation of tanks use,,;exclusively for ballast water or Mass involved,methods to be ernp'oyed and precautions necessary. 11 or 111 iiqu:ns or suitably designed wharves is allowed. 7904.4.7 Sources of ignition. '-',ass 1,11 or 111-A liquids snail not l oading purrrps capable of building up pressures its excess of be used,drawn or dispersed where'arrraable vapors can react:a the safe working pressure of cargo Inose or loading auras shall be source of ignition. Smoking is prohibited except in designated provided with bypasses, retie`valves or other arrangements to locations. NO SMOKING signs shall be conspicuaously posted protect the loading facilities against excessive pressure. Re'ief where a hazard from ilaarunable vapors is normally present. `mid IM CAU.F'ORMA RRE CLYDE 7SO4.4,3 M4.52.s 79114.4.5 Spill control and secondary containment. Loading loaded into vehicles which could contain vapors from, previods and imloading areas shall be provided with spill control and secon- cargoes of Class I!:quids. Bary c€ntamment irr accor:_•arce with Section 7901.9. Protect or shall consist of a rttetallic bold wire pe~tt?aren3tly 714.5. Fire protection. eiecir caliy colt doted to the fill stem or to sore pa of the rack structure it electrical contact with the fill sten;.Tine fill stern pine 79114.4,9.1 General. Fire rr-otection shall be in accordance with assembly shall form a con tin o us electrically conductive oath Articles S and 10 and Section 7904.4.3. downstream from the point of bonding.The free end of suc�gond 73114.4.9.2 Pourable lire extinguishers. Suitable portable :ire wire shall be pprovided with a c amp or equivalent device for con- extingurshers with a rating of not less than 2;?- shall be located delle;t attachment to some metallic rant:r eCr ca contact vJ t:; with-M,75 feet(22 860,mn)'of those portions of tare facility where th cargo tan of the tank vee .e _o.ec°or shall r oral of a fres are likely:o occur,such as rose coal:ectior s,pumps aroi sep- flexible bond wire of adequate stye,1,for the rrtended service ar`ator:antis. and the e.ectrt:cal resistance shall rot exceed 1 Tnegohn.. suc'n bond ng connection styli be fastened to he vehi"cle or a^k 7304A.9.3 Fire uses. Where piped water is available, ready before dome movers are wised and shall rear in in vlace,menti_..11 connected fire hose ins a size ap lop gate fo he«vat r sup y sail Ing is completed and all dor e covers have beer closed arc' be provided so that_:cars fo.c's ,here connection's are rade ar:d secured. broken can be reached by at least ore inose stream. 1✓XCEML3NSt 1. Whe_e vehicles are loaded enct,�•svdiy wit: 79114.4.3.4 Obstruction ori' equipment. Mate.hail s1211. not be ��a cls not laving a�nuric-loco wlari ag: tae,cy,suc as asp:alts, Placed o wharves-in such a r waner which would obstruct access cutback asphalts,rn=crude oils,residua:otls and water-soluble lig- to fi:refig:^ting equipment or important pipeline control valves. ufds. 2.Who:,.Class t iiu ids ate no:handled at the loading`aci ity and 73114.4,3«5 Fire apparatus access. Where the wirar"is accessi- tine tank vesicles loaded are::sed exclusively for CIL-ss 1_and 1I1 iiq- Ne to vehicle traffic,an unobstructed roadway to the shore end of ds. the wharf shall be maintained for access of firefiglhdrg apparatus, 3.Where vehicles a=v 3caded or n',oaded thro:;gh closed top orb- et-See Section;302, to;;connect=.o.^.s whether z'.^e hose or rP pe ss co dwctive of lonconduc- nive. 73114.5 Loading arra€ Unloading of Tank Vehicles and Tally V fling through opera domes into the tanks of tank vehicles that Cars. contain vapor-air truxtures within the flammable range,or where 73114.5.1 General. t`i'le liquid being filled car form.suc:rh a mixture,shall,be by-.nears of a downspout which extends to:lean the bottom:of the turn.. 7904.5.1.1 Applicability. •anti v ha c`c and tank car loading and unloading shall be in accordance wit::Sections 7304.5. 73114.5.2.4 Drag challis. Drag chains or similar devices on tank vehicles shall not be used to neer the require-Men, of Section 73114.5.1.2 Fire protect on. ire protection shall be provided in 750j4,5.2.3 for static protec"orn. accordance with Article 10.Approved portable fire ex-Ing'a:s}rers shall be provided in accordance with JCC Standard 10-1.Extin- 7904.5.2.5 Smoking. Approved signs which read NO SMOK- guishers having a rnmirnui w rating of 40-13 shall be provided at INN shall be mairtained at entrance gates of bulk plants and:rear each loading rack. Suitable fire-control devices, such as small each load:n.g racy. hose or;onabic ~ire extinguishers, shall be available to protect 7"4.51.6 Security. Loading rack or properties on which locations where fires are likely to occur.The chief is authorized to loading rack's located steal be surrounded by a fence.not less mart require additional fire-control equipment adhere an unusual expo- 5 fee£11524 mrn;in ?eigbt,corst�cted of wire mesh,solid metal sure hazard exists.Such additional fire-control ecuiptner."shall be sheathing or masonry. Tank fehicles shall not, be loanded or sufficient-0 extinguish a ire it the largest tar k. he design:and unloaded unless such vehicles are entirely within tare'enced area. amount of such equipment shall be in accordance with approved Ta`1k veh;cies s ra l not be backed into or from the preinises of a engineering standards. bulk„i • 5 iJ�• ,. 73414.5.1,3 Slain control and secondary containment. Areas EXCEPTION-N-Existing irastallaf ons where adequate n.:b:ic suety where tank vehicle and tank car, oading racks are located shall be exists cue to isoiatinas,nat ral bar-hers or Glher factors as eetem-lined provided with sni'_i control and secondary contait-went as set forth by"I--chief. in Section 7301.8. 73 4.5.2.7 Toll loading. When top loading a tank vehicle with 7904.5.2 Tank vehicle loading racks. Crass 1 and II . :ids without vapor c r°trol, valves rise::for the final centro.of flow s xal>be of tines f closing type and slut:l be 73£14.5.2.1 Construction. Loading racks shall be constructed of manually he'd open except where a::to natio means are provided roncombust:ble materials, for shtttti ig off the flow when the vehicle is f.r`_l. Sel _c osi ig valves skall not be tied or locked in the oven position. 73€l�l>5 2.2 Location. Loading racks `'ias�v^sing Crass I, 111, or - 111-A_.G aids shall be separated s from ranks,eland rodses or other when top loading a.a i vehicle vvi$l�vapor conersal,flow cor- p:ant^ hidings,and t e nearest property_. e of a oro tr brat carr troy s tall he in accordance with Section 7304.5.2.8, be built or.by a clear distance of not less than: 25 Feet(7623 rata), 7904.5.2,8 Bottom loading. When bottom loading a tank measured from the nearest in."! stern. Bu din s for pumps or for 4; g p vehicle whir or wie:`io>r;t vapor con ro a;;oat ve means aha be shelter of loading persorr•el are allowed to be part o tine:oadirg provided for loading a predetormir_ed quatn tv of liquid,together rack. whth an at.tornattc secorldary sli—Ur ff control"o revert overfil- 7904,5.2.3 Static protection. Loading racks shall be eq=.iipped ling. The connecting components between the loading rack and with protection to prevent the accu nulaiior of s:a6c charges dur- the tank vers se required to o;;e~ate the secondary control shall be ing truck-filling operations.Bonding facilities steal be provided fou actlona y otr�a.,isle, t;rrr g the oadtrg of tank vehicles lir:cu h ape. douses where `Mhen botto-n loading a tanto vehicle that as eda.rrppev fol vapor Class I liquids are loade , or where Class lI and 111 l cuids are control and vapor control is not used, .he:aro shall be vented to I_.97 PD04.6.2.5 1998 CALIFORNIA RRE COPE 7904.6.1 the attrospnere to prevent pressurization of the talk.Such venting 7904.5.4.2.1 General. Mass I, F or III liquids shall be €rans- sha,l be at a height equal to or greater than the top of the cargo tank (erred frog:a tank vehicle or tank car only into an approved atnno- on the vehicle. spheric tank or approved portable tank, except as provided in When hoaom loading a tank vehicle,the coupling between the Sections 7904.5.4.2.2 through 7904.5.4.2.6. liquid ioading Dose or pipe and the track piping shall be a dry dis- 7904.5.4.2.2 Pamine craft and special equipment. Liquids connect coupling. intended for use as motor fuels are allowed to be transferred fro in Connections to the plant vapor-con'tol system shall be designed tank vesicles into the fuel tanks of marine craft and special equip- to prevent the escape of vapor to the atmosphere when rot con- went when approved,and when: nected to a tank vehicle. 1. '-I e tank vehicle's specific function is that of supplying fuel Vapor-processing equipment shall be separated from above- to fuel tanks, ground tanks, warehouses, other plan. bui dings, loading and 2. The operation is not performed where thepublic has access unloading facilities or nearest lige of adjoining property that can or where there is unusual exposure to'life or property, by b:silt on by a distance of at least 25 feet (7623 rushy). Vapor- 3. The dispensing line does not exceed 50 feet(15 243 horn)in processing equipment shall be protected from physical da nage by length,and remote location,guardrails,curbs or fencing. 4. The dispensing nozzle is approved. 7904.5.2.9 Switch loading. Tanks which have previously con- 7904.5.4.2.3 Emergency refueling. Whet approved, dispens- taired Mass I licuids shall no,he loaded with Class II-or 111liquids Mg of motor vehicle fuel from tants vehicles into the =.tel tanks until sac, tanks and all piping, pumps, hoses and meters cote of motor vesicles is allowed during emergencies. Uspensing nec°ed thereto have beer completely drained and flushed. from tank vehicles shall be in accordance with Sections 7904.2.8 7934.5.2.1€1 Electrical. Miring and electrical equipment and 7904.5. located vai€bin 25 feet X7623 m ml of any portion of the loading 7904,5.4.2,4 Aircraft fueling, Transfer of liquids from tank rack shalt be designed,operated and installed such that it does not vehicles to the fuel tanks of aircraft is allowed in accordance with create an ignition hazard. Section 2432. ;904.5.3 Tank Car Loading Racks. 79€14.5.4.2.5 Fueling of vehicles at farms, construction sites and similar areas. Transfer of liquids from tank vehicles to 7904.5.3.1 Construction, Construction shall be in accordance :rotor vehicles for ssrivate use on farms and rural areas and at uritis Section 79114.5.2.:, constructi©n sites,earth-reeving projects,gravel pits and borrow 7904.5.3.2 Location. Location shall be in accordance with Sec pats is all its accordance with Section 7834.2.5. tiers 7904.5.2.2. 7904.5.4.2.6 Disabled vehicles. WN cn a tank vehicle or tank is disabled through accident or mechanical failure and it becomes 7904.5.3.3 Static protections. Where the resistance of a tank car necessary to remove t se cargo at °bat 'location, such cargo is to groand through the rails is 25 o:yrs s or greats:,bondi sg shall be ,allowed to be transferred to another tank veh. le or tank car. provided in accordance with Section 7904.5.2.3. 79E34.5.4.3 Time Plrrit or unloading. 'I'arsk vehicles and tank 7904.5.3.4 Stray current proteelfio n. :'anis car loading facili- cars shall be unloaded as soon as possible after arrival at point of ties where Mass 1, 11 on 111-A liquids are loaded or unloaded delivery and shall not be used as storage tanks.'Tank cars shall be through open domes shall be protected against stray currents by unloaded only on private sidings or railroad siring facili€les permanently bending the pipe to at least one rail and to the rack equipped for transferring the liquid between tank cars and pern:a- structure. Multiple pipes entering the racy area shail be perma- nert storage tanks.Unless otherwise approved,a tank car shall not nently electrically bonded together.In areas where excessive stray be allowed to remain on a siding at the point of delivery for more currents are known to exist,all pipes entering the rack area shall be than 24 hours whi"=_e connected fol transfer operations. provided with insulating sections to electrically isolate the rack 7904.5x4.4 Unloading inside buildings. Tank vehicles or rami. piping from the pipe lines. cars shall rot be located inside of a building while unloading Mass 7904.5.3.5 Smoking. Smoking controls shall be in accordance 1,11 or Iii-A liquids,unless approved. with Section 7334.5.2.5, EXCEPTION:'tank vehicles am a'Howed;ander canopies of auto- 7804,5.3.6 Security. Loading racks or properties on which a motive rotor vehicle fuel-dispensing stations. 'loading rack is located shall be surrounded by a`ence not less than 7804.5.4.5 Vehicle motor shut-down. See Section 79c 4.6.3.3. 5 feet('1.524,nm)in height,constructed of wire mesh,solid:petal 7904.5.4.6 Attendant required. The operator or other compe- sbcatning or masonry.bank cars shall asst be leaded or unloaded tent person stall be in attendance at all titres while a tank vehicle unless such tarok cars are entirely within such enclosure. or tank car is discharging cargo.When practical,the tank vehicle EXCEPTION.'Existing s aAaticns adecuate pubic safr:y or tank car shall be positioned such that the operating controls and exists due:o fsoiatian, a£ raf carr ors or puler factors as determined the discharging end of the hoses are both in view of the operator or by the c lef. outer com'oetent persons. 7904.5.3.7 :Switch loading. Switch loading shall be its accord- 7904.5.4.7 Check blocks. At least two chock blocks not 'less ince with Section 79114.5.2.95. than 5 incises by 5 incises by 12 incises(127 nets by 127 mn by 79€14.5.4 Liquid transfer. 334.8 nsrr,)its size and dished to nt the contour of tires shall be used during unloading operations of tank vehicles. 7904.5.4.1: Transfer apparatu& Transfer apparatus shall be of 7904.6 Tank Vehicles and Vehicle Operat£om ars approved type. 7904.6.1 General. 'Tank vehicles shall be designed,constructed, 79€14.5.4.2 Destination of liquids off loaded from tartly vehicles equipped and maintained in accordance with UFC Standard 79-4 and tank cars. and Sections 7904.6. _... 1998 CAUFORMA RRE CODE 7904.6.2 7904.6.` 7904.6.2 Fell trailers and semitrailers. late or less at '00'F (37.5°vf shall be loaded into cargo tanks designed and constructed in accordance with Section 7904.6.:. 7904.6.11 Attachments. Trailers shall be firmly and securely attached to the vehicle drawing thern in a manner conforming witP 79144.6.3.12 Bonding of fill stern. Cargo tasks shall be bonded accepted engincen. g practice. to the`;.11 stento or some paf` of the rack strUclUre which is eledtri- caliy interconnected with the fill-stern:piping. 7904.6.2.2 Brakes. Full £bailers and semitrailers shat' be ��^�'£�ti?��; ?.Tankvehiclesas�a>aras hail. equipped withia.ble bakes on all w.ee s and adequate provi= s.i tS Silnli e 3 a f^: £1%rr efr�I Iei t op ra.^vn fro n the 3Ver'S 2.Tank ve`hicies Sodding flan-'.'able or ccombus6ble hquids throva, 'otto;2 con nectifl s. sea-,of the vehicle drawing the trailer or sei;titralter. 3.T«a'zc vehicles used excissively<crE.}ansportq*:g Class=I:iquics 7904.6.2.3 Trailer connections. Frailer connections shat pre- wren loaded atlocations where Crass t and 11;icuids are not handled. vert the towed vehicle fro ri.whipping or swerving frog. side to 79114.6.3.13 Bonding to undergi,ound tanks. An external side dangero ls'y or'unreasonabry and shall.cause the trailer to fol- bond-wire correction or bond-wire integral with a:rose shall be low substantially rhe path of the towing vehicle. provided for.lie transferring of flarnmable liquids through open connections into underground tanks. 79€34,6,3 Operation of tarry vehicles. 7904.6.4 Srnoking, Smoking by tank vehic-le shivers,Helpers or 7904.6.3.1 Vehicle maintenance. Tark vehicles shat' not be other personnel is prolii^:ted while they are driving,makh-ig deliv- operated um'ess They are it proper repair and free of accumulation er es,!'ling or,:naki g repairs to tarty vehicles. of grease,oil or other amniables,and leads. 79€34.6.3.2 Leaving vehicle unattended, The diver, operator 7904.&S Parking. or attendart of a tank vehicle sha?_not leave the'vehicle while:t is 7904>6.5.1 Gener aL Parking of tank vehicles shall be it accorc- bcing fi'ed or discharged. a^_e delivery hose,whorl attachedto_ arse with Sec£io:i 7904.6.5. kaiak vehicle, !hal`_be considered to be a Dart of the tank vehicle. EXCEMON-:n cases of accident,breakdown or other^�erger�- cies,tank vehicles are flowed to be parked and ie€t:2faad e=ded at any 7904,6.3.3 Vehicle motor shutdown, Motors of tank vellclles ocadon whirs the operator as ahta 3irg assistance. or tractors sha be she down daring the Making or breaking of hose connections. 1f loading or unloading is performed without 7904.6.5.2 Unattended parking. the rise.of a power pump,the to k vehicle or tractor motor shall be sl:�;rr down.rl:rotaghcsrt such opo:atiors. 7904.6.5.2.1 Parking near residential,educational ails'ii$sti- tutional occupancies and other high-risk seas. Tank vehicles '904,6.3.4 Bonding. Bonding shall be in accordance with Sec- shall not be left unauended at any thr.e firs residential streets, or s within 500 feet 152.4 m)of a residential area,apartmeirt or Bate: tier 7704..,.2.3. ( complex, educational facility, hospital, or cage facility. Tank 79€34.6.3.5 Outage. A cargo tank or compar-meet thereof rase; vehicles shall not bee",unattended at any other place that would, for rite transowatior of flame or combustNe liquids dial:; in the o inion of the chief,present an extreme life hazard. no, be `oaded to absolute capacity. The vacant space its a cargo tank,or compartment"hereof used rr the transportation of flair- 7904.6.5.2.2 Parking on thoroughfares. 'pant vehicles shall enable or combustible liquids s^ail:rot be less than 1 pence t.Sif- not be left unattended ori a street,highway,avenue or alley. f cient space s h�akl be left vacant to prevent leakage from or EXCEPTIONS:i.The neLcssary absence ir,connection,with ioad- distortion of suchtank or compartment by expansion:of the cot:- +rag or enoadi sg the veh.cie. During ctna: ft:el transfer, Section tents due to rise in ter iperature in trarsk. 7904.6.3.2 shall apply. f he Ver:, . %ocaaior.!hail he:n accordance with Section 79^04.6.5.2.1. 7904.603.6 Overfill' protection. The ori vet', operator or atter- 2.Mops for meals during the day or!sight.,if the street is we','lighted dant of a tank ve^icle Shat before taking delivery to a tae3K, at tie noiSnt of parking.The ve hicie location shall he in accordance,wish determine the unfilled capacity of such tangy by a suitable gaging Sect'.on 7904.6.5.2.1. device. To ;prevent overfilling, the driver, operator or attendant 7904.&5.2.3 Durations exceeding one hoar. Tank vehicles shall not deriver ani excess of that amount. parked at any one point for longer trials one hour s?iar',be located orf or streets,highways,~sways,ave,ties or alleys,arts? 7904.5.3,7 Securing hatches. During 'eating, hatch cove's shalt:be secured or all but the receiving connpartments. 1. :rside of a bulk plant and either 25 feet(7620 mm)or more from the nearest property line or within a building approved for 7904.6.3.8 Siusirrltaneous delivery. Simultaneous delivery to such use,or underground tanks from two or :pore discharge l=oses shall be 2. At other awroved locations not less then 50 :feet ' 5 240 Trade by means of mechanically tight connections between the tl l; err)from buildings other than;Inose approve for the storage or erose and Tr:_pipe, servicing of such vehicles. µ 7904.6.3.9 Covers elosed in transit. Dome covers sisals be closed a:;:�tatclsed while the tack vetic'v is r transit. garaged Garaging. Tankvehicles shall no: be parked: or garaged in buildings other t1har. those specifically approved for 79134,6.3, 0 Liquid temperature. Materials shall not be loaded SUC'n-use by;he chief into or transported in, a tank vehc•e at a temperature above the 7904.6.7 Fire protection. 'pairs vehicles shall be equipped wit inater as s.g ii£.or'L �e.ats-e unl�ss sa`egua_rded in an approved a`.re ext ng iisl er having a n i rima r:acing of 2-A,20-B;C. irar:rerr During an loading of the tank vehicle,the fire extinguisher s<al 7 904.6.3.11 Low vapor°-pressur-e liquids, Flammable and coin- be out of the carrying device on the vehicle a=id shall be 15 feet bus-"Ne liquids with a vapor pressure of 40 psi(275.5 kf"a)also- (4572 mm)or more frorn the unloading valves. I__199 7904.7 w 70-04:7,4 '1998 CA€..#FS?RMA FIRE CODE TABLE 7904.2-A 7904.7 Refineeks. 79564>7.3 Cleaning of tanks. 7' e safe entrl and cleaning of petroleum storage tanks shall be conducted in accordance with 7904.7.1. General. plants and portions of plants in which*.air- nationally recognized standards and practices. See Article 990, ruble liquids are produced on a commercial scale from: crude Standard a.3.15. petroleurn,natural gasoline or other hydroca~bon sources shall be in accordance with Section 79£54.7. 7964.7.4 Storage of heated Petroleum products. When petro- leut. derived asphal.s and residue are stored in heated tanks at 7964.7.2 Corrosion protection. Aboveground tanks and piping `inenes and bulb storage facilities or in tank vehicles, such systen s shall be protected against. corrosion. See Article 93, products shall also be in accordance with nationally recognized Standard a.3.6. standards.See Article 96,Standard x.3.17. TABLE 7904.2-A—MM SUM VENT WES FOR TANKS (See Section 7904.2X2) TANK CAPA TY(gallons) &UNI SUM VENT x 9.785 8¢y L x 25.4 Eot mm.. i UD to 275 1'/2 276-660 2 661,-900 21/2 90�-:,d00 3 0:-E0,000 i See Sections 7902.l. 1.7 and 7902.2.5.3 -200 1993 tA,A.LWt RMA FIRE=)E Fiflv": 830'1.3.2 ,ARTICLE 80—HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SECTION 8001 ®GENERAL SIVE; FISSILE MATERIAL, EL,AMM-ABLE CAS; FLAZvI- 8001.E Scope< MABL,E L.IQUES IED '-alsS, FLAMMABLE E SOLID; HANDLING; I€AZA DOUS MATERIAL; HEALTH HAZZ- 800 .I.1 General. Prevention, control and sniLigation of dan- AICD; HIGHLY TOXIC PATE a A€.; ITT CxILY VOLATILE e ,,y y LIQUID;ID?1;INERT CAS,IRRITANT;3�A?ERIA.SAFE- ofi�ii�$�o�d.t:ip�s related,to storage,d:s✓e�`J5 dispensing,use an da�i�l-rg of baza,dous rnater.ais and irrfor~sado r needed by emerge,cy re- TY D.N-'A SITIEET,; NESTING; NORMAL. TEMPERATURE sponse personnel sisal'be it,accordance with Article 80. AND PRESSURE(NTP);ORGANIC PEROXl'%E;OSHA;OXI- DI%ER; PERMISSIEL.E EXPOSURE LIMIT (PEL); PEROX- EXZEPTIONM Tine qant nes o=alcoho}ic beverages,mec_- IDE-.FORMING CHEMICA' , PHYSICAL HAZARD; c{res,fooLs `ss and Cosmetics,co:.ain.ng not n r F 5a",Percent p, by volume of wa`er-t;s6ble Lcuids a:_c wit the remainder of t�,e so;u- PORTABLE TANKS; ?R_-MA€ZY CON TA NMENT; PI��PRI- tiors notbeing 1az nabie,in reteid sales occu a.cies are x�n:irritec ETARY:NE.ORN!jATION; 11Y OP° ORI'; REDUCED FLOW w ler packaged a individual containers not exceeding 4 liters. VA10y'E;RETAIL SALES OCCUPANCY, SCAVENGED GAS; 2.Ano icatior a d,release of;,esticide orod:tcts and lla era's i.^,- SECONDARY CONTAINIMENT;SEGREGATED; SENS Z- ter-ec lar use an wee;aba:ernent erosion co:ares,soil a tend en:or ER; SEPARATE GAS STORAGE ROOM; SIMPLE A SPHYX- sin-liar applications when aw'lied in accardance wit'?tine rnanufac.113r- IANT GAS; STATIONARY TANK; STORAGE 'FAC i..=-, er's instnwctions and:la'ce'directions. TOXIC MATERIAL.SIAL. UNAUT ORO ED € ISC€-€ARGE; UN The storage of hazardous materials and-maximum quantity on- STABLE MATERIAL, UNS ABI-E (reactive) LIQUID; USE; site is-'ro:}ibited within the limits established by law as the limits USE CLOSED SYSTEM, USE, OPEN SYSTEM; and WA- of distn-l-8 it which s-uch storage is prohibited;.(See model adopt- TER-REACTIVE L. ` E2-SEA T:'t1E To�A's'E's� �s .see Aiic.e 2. itg ordi arce,Section?.; l€ 1.2.2 Limited applicatsom For the purpose of Article 8€1, 8001..1.2 Material classification. Hazardous materials are certain terms are defined as follows: diose cl`errtica s or substances defined as such it Article 2. See , Appendix ;1€-A for the classificatio;: of hazard categories and ; C�NTANE€ is any verse:oz o U sited States gallons 1227.1 or less capacity used for transporL.ng or sto-hig i4azardous rna- 1 stand evaivatio ss' to ials. he ass FicaLror.system referenced r Section'8�2 shall ap- py h c ssi^ciudis?g those mater a:s regulated OUTDOOR CONTROL AREA. s an area which contains elsewla lzoarrater als,re r tint$code. hazardous materials not exceedrrg tl e .spits of Table 8331.;5-C or 8-1.1 D. Mixtures shall be classified in accordance wits hazards of the mixture as a whole. Mixtures stall be classified by an approved 8001 3 Permits Tualified organization, -ndividual or testing laboratory. 8€01.3,€ General. Permits are reu:sired to store,disperse,use or 8001.1.3 Application. Article 80 small apply to all hazardous hand"--hazardous material in excess of uuantities weci`ied in Sec- ratenals, including those matena s regulated elsewhere i i tion 1 5,Pe s aiL hili this code, except that when specific requirements are ovided A penmit is required when a material is classified, as having rs other articles,those specific reulires tents s al apply.See See- more t,nan- one hazard category if:he quantity limits are exceeded tion '0,.6..6. in,any category. eller a materia:has multiple hazards,al tazards shall be ad- Permits are required to install,repair,abandon, remove,place dressed. temporarly out of service,close or substarrt.aily modify a storage The provisions of Article 80 related to health sazards as classi- facility or other area regulated by Article 83. See also Sec- f:ed in Section 8002 are waived whim the chief has dieter—Tied tion 8001.€3. that such enforcement is preempted by other codes,statutes or or- EXCEPT90NS. 1.�c t.i ae ta,ntenarce. dinances.The details of any action granting sac's a waiver shall be 2. For ehaergency repair woe's performed on an errxrgercy basis, recorded and entered in the files of the code enforcement agency. a 'cat' .,f t ren r pp; or Per i shalt be made w:.bi<iia word g days o.COM- , o`work. tion l02. Existing buildings. For existing buildings, see See- Pern ittee shall apply for approval to talose storage,use or han- tion € 2' dl rg`aci"ties at leas:30 days pnor to the tern; ration of the stor- 800 .LS Retell and wholesale storage and display, For retail age, use or bardling of hazardous materials. Such application and wholesale storage and display of nonflammable solid. and shall include any charge or alteration of the facility closure filar: nonflam-nable or noncom bust ble liquid hazardous mlaterals in filed Nursuant to Sectio: 8()01.'3. This 33-day period may be G'ro'up M retail sales occupancies,see Section:8031.14. waived by the chief if there are special circmmstar_ces requiring such wwaiven 8001.2 Definitions. 8 €IL.2, General. For defiritiors of BARRICADE;ICADE; EU`I 8001.3.2 Hazardous Materials msanagernent plan. When re- a u_red by:he chief,each application for a permit shall'-elude a OXYGEN SYSTEM; CARCINOGEN; CEILINGIIS€', hazardous materials managemen,plan(14-MMP).he location of CHEMICAL; C.E.E.; CHEMICAL NAME; COMMON RA:DI- the I•MMP shall be posted atiaceent to permit$when an.HMMP is ATION SOURCE MATERIAL, COMPRESSED CAS; COM- provided.The C€MMP shall include a.acuity site Alar:desigrath g PRESSED CAS CONTAINER;COMPRESSED CAS S1�'S'I EATS; the roilowh g: CONTINUOUS GAS-DETECTION SYSTEM; C ;N'b`ROI AREA; CORROSIVE; CYLINDER; D.-FLAGRArrION; LSE- 1. Storage aid use areas, TACHED STORAGE,DETONATI-SDN;DOT; EXCESS FLOW 2. Maximum amount of each material stared or used in each CON' OL;EXCESS FLOW VAILVE; EXPLOSION;EXPLO- area, 1--201 801.3,2 1993 CAUFORMA RRE CODE 8M. 1.4.3.3 3. Range of container sizcs, 5001.4 Systems,Fquipment and Processes. 4. :locations of ersergency isolation and mitigation valves and 8001AA General. Syst;rns, equipment and processes ut.iized devices, for storage, disper=sing, use or handling of hazardous rnater.ais 5. Product convcying piplrg containing liquids or gases,other shall be it accordance with Section 8001.4. grass utility-ow ed fuel gas lines and low-pressure f rel gas bines, 8001.4.2 Design and construction of containers,cylinders and 0. On and off positions of valves for valves which are of the tanks. Containers, cylinders and tanks shall be d;signed and seff-indican ng type, and constructed in accordance with na:o-wally recognized standards. See Article 90 and Section 10'.3.Containers,cylinders,tanks and 7. Storage plan showing the intended storage ar•raagerrent,in- other-means used for cortaerfrcrat of hazardous materials shall he cl°udir:g the location and dimensions of aisles. of an approved type. I he plats s;;hali be legible and approximately to scale.Separate8001A.3 Piping,ttr erg,valves and fittings, distribution:;systems are allowed to be shown on separate pages, 8€ 1.403 1 General. Piping,tubing,valves and fit,irgs convey- See also Appendix iI-l . irg hazardous -raterials shall be Installed in accordance with approved standards and shall be it accordance with Sec- tion 80€1 .4.3. C d he folr'owing California section•replace.,the corresponding model code see- C tion;or apap:itcariors specified by 1a;v for the t3ffice of the State Fire Marsha;. 8001.4.3.2 Design and construction. piping, robing, valves, A innings and related components used for hazardous materials shat 8001,3.2aazardnaas materials management plan. When re- te i?a accordance with the fol owing: q-hired by the e',eacli application for a pen-nit shall include a hazardous ma trials management plan(1-IM IP'. ::re location of _, Piping,gibing,valves,fittings and related cornponents shall the 14-NIMP shall be posted ad acc~t to permits when an llitIMP is be designed and fabricated from n arenas compatible with tie provided.The HMMP shalt ircludic a facility site plan designating material to be contained an,'shall be of adequate strength and da- me following: rabi'_ity to withstand the pressr rc, structural and seismic stress, Storage btu rise areas, and exposure to which they are subject, :. 2. Piping and gibing shall be'identified in accordance with ra- t. Maximum amount of each rsatenal stored or used in each tionally recognized standards(see Article 9£1, Standard 2.2.1)to area, indicate the material conveyed, 3. Mange of co ntai:rer sizes, 3. Emergercy shutoff valves shall be.dentis ed and the loca- 4. Locations of er-serge cy isolation.and.-rr.ga-l'on valves and don shall be clearly visible and en.dicated by d_fcans of a sign,and devices, 4. Backflow-prevention or check valves shall be provided 5. Product conveying piping containing Iniquios r gases other whet t'he backflow of hazardous materials r ou d create a hazard- ous conwatnor or cause he unauthorized discharge of hazardous than .r,;!;ry-ow cd fuel gas'_in es and low-pressure fuel gas:i.nes' rnatc�als. and 0. On and off positions of va Ives for valves which are of the 8001.4.33 Additional regulations for supply piping for heB t`n self-i sdica£ir: hazard materials. Sappey piping and tubing for gases and liq- g type, ::ids having a lwalth:hazard ranking of 3 or 4 if:accordance with 7. Storage plat snowing the interloed storage arrangerner.t,in.- UFC Standard 73 _s all so be i-s z co dance with the fol owing: cludirg the location and ditnensions of ais_es. Prpirg and tubing--utiIized for the trarls*rrsslor.,of highly 1"he plans shall be legible and,approximately to sea!,.-.Separate is or toxic rinaterial shall have welded or brazed connections distrib;ation systems are allowed to be show_:on separate pages. throughout unless an exhausted enclosure is provided if the;nate- ` ria.is a gas,or the piping is provided with a receptor for contair- E C [For SFMJ The I:.TsUIr P shall corepiy with Health and Safety rnent if the tnnateri'al is a liquid, L c Code, Chapter 6.95,Sections 25500 through 25545,and Title 19, c Division 2, Chapter 3. EXCEa''€'&€NSA 1. Nonme.a_s l_c. piping w=£� _pproved connec- tions. .. 2.hlera,'ic psp.ssg will,.nonsretal::c aiding eat:a approved cennec- 33nS. 8001.3.3 Hazardous matermis inventory statement. When 3.Treacted pipe and connections in accordance with nit onal y rec- required by the chief,each applications for a pe_�sit strap include a og rizec standards.Sec Betted 9003,S:w^uard a.2.5. hazardous agaterials inventory stwter ser t izPa/IS;. See also Ap- 2. Piping and tubing shall not be located w:tris:corridors,with- pendi.x al-E. in any po-tion of a r~sears of egress reaunred to be enclosed in fire-resistive construction or in concealed spaces in areas not C the following Caf�fornia section riptides the corresponding model code.eco- classified as Group H Occupancies, C tion.for applications specified by l awfior the f)gce of the State Fire Marshal. EXCEPTION: piping and tubing within.if e space defined ay the wails of co sdors and floor or ar roof above o:-in concealed space;n et ter 8001,33a Hazardous materials inventory statement. When 3;cc:tpanc1es w:-en installed in accordance w;th tie'BuUing Cole as rega:red by tate chief,each ap 'ication For a per n it shall include a requ'red for Croup H, Division 6 Occupancies. See UBC Section hazardous-raterials inventory statement(HIMIS). r 3. Where gases of li�.uids are carried irr p:ess.i:iaed piping C €t'rsr SF'MJ The 14P.-IIS shall comply with Health and Safety above 15 vsr (103.4 kPa),excess flow control shall be provided. cCode, Chapter 6.35,Sectiops 25500 through 25545,and Title 19: There the piping originates from a tilt n a razandous n_aterial C Division 2, Chapter 3. storage room ar area, the excess flow control shall be locate: within.the storage roorn or area.Where the piping originates f o_.r. 1-202 ............. ........... .... .illi...... ........ ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... _ _ ......... ......... ......... ......... ............_.......... ......... ._ _ 1998 CAUF RN19A ME CODE SWI.4.3.3 $001.4.£ a bink source,the excess low contro sha,l be located.as close to 5. Provided with a readily accessible shutoff valve or valves the bu'1k source as practical,and W11-ch Wil,shut off the source of gas to the piping system ix:the evert:of leakage. 4. Readily accessible-Papua*or automanc re notely activated fail-safe emergency shutoff valves shall be installed or. supply 8001A.4 Equipment, machinery and alarms. Equipment, piping and gibing at the following locations: -nactpnezy and required detecrion and alarm syster;s associated with tl_e use,storage or handling of hazardous mater als shall be 4.1 The point of use,and listed or approved. 4.2 The tank.cylinder or bulk source. 8001.4.5 Installation of tanks. 8001.4.3.4 Flammable, oxidizing and pyrophorlc gases. 83€11,4.5.1 Underground tanks. When law melting point r:aterials, such as alurrirurr, copper, 8€OL4.5.1.1 General. €nderground tams used for the storage sore brass alloys or non-netal=ic mater ls, sre used for piping of liquid hazardous materia s sWl be located and protected in ac- syster�s, conveying flan-enable, pyrophoric or oxidizing gases cordarce with Section 7902.6.11. suc pip-.,g systems shall be protected,with one of the following: 8001.4.5.1.2 Secondary contaffimsert. Secondary cortainmert 1, isolation from fire exposure by fire-resistive construction or shall be provided for new installations of underground tar'ks. other approved means; 8001.4.5.2 Aboveground tanks. Aboveground stationary tanks 2. Isolation fro fire exposure by gas cabinets used for the storage of hazardous materials shall be located and 3. Protected from fire exposure by an. autoraatle fire-extir- protected it:accordance whit the recuire.rents for outdoor storage guishing systern9 of the partici ar matena lrvolved and shall be masked as re&uired 4. Located so that any release resulting from fai:u.re of the pip- 1?y Section 80001.7. mg systems will not undo y expose persons,buildings or struc- 8001.4.6 Empty containers and tanks. Empty containers and tubes;or tanks previously used for the storage of hazardous materials shall (Text contineees on page d-203,y i-2102.1 IC-98 CAUFORMA MRE CODE (This page inteptional[v left blank,; 1-2022 __...... ......... ........... ._....... ......... ......... .............. ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ........_... ....... .......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......_... .......... ......... 1399 CALlf-OM A RRE CODE SM8001.91.9 �� ,9 e free From res:c a :na.ternal and vapor as dgfi-ed by DOT, be the Jurisdiction. When deerned necessary by the chief, clear: p Resource Co:nservanon and Recovery Act(RC A.)or other regi:- :ray be initiated by the fire department or by am as thorized indn- lat:rg ar then ty r ai stained as s ee ed for the storage re 'dual or firm.Costs associated.with such cieanup shall be borne hazardous material, by the owner,operator or other person responsible for tine w tnar- hor€zed discharge. 800 .4s ? Maintenance8001.6 Material Safety Data Siteet& Material safety data 8001.4.7.1 General. Equipnient,machinery and reutaired detec- sheets(t.SDS)small be readily available on the premises for haz- tion and alarn.:systems associated with hazardous rx ateriais shall ardous aratenals regulated by Article K See also See- be rraitstained in an operable condition.Defect ve f 3 ai 1 :s,cyl- tit> 8001.12. :rt ors and°arks shall e ser=oven irons vice re'i ed o:dis- posed of in an approved :mariner. De ectiv equip-nert or 8001 identification Signs. Visib'e hazard identification s.gns r nrc;^:r. _y s spa. be rcr ovdd nor e:-v aid rep t_ed or as spec:ded it��L Sundard 7�-3 shall be placed c�r�stationary .replaced.Required detection and alarm systems shad be replace: aboveground t&llks art:az entrances to loCatiotns where hazardous or reaaired vahere dpfwctive. See also Section.S £l i,4. . materians are stored, dispersed, used or handled it quant%ties requiring a permit. Signs shall be provided at speer c entrances 8001.4.7.2 Tanks out-of-service for 90 slabs. Stationary tanks and locations designated by the chief. not used or a penod of 90 days s:all be properly safeguarded or EXCEPTION. china:nay waive this requirement in special reproved i.c an approved manner. Such tanks shall have the f', cases when consis'e.f w�h safety if the owner or operator has line,gauge open ng and-o-u-m p cctnneciion secured agai st tar:nper- s b nit ee a ?�aza*�c s �a_��a s management filar andhila Boas i;g.Vent lines shall be p-rop_er.:y:raintained. materials inven-tory statenie t. yes Appendix zl-r and Sectscrs Tanks orbic n are to be placed back ir service shall be tested in as 800` 3.2 and 8001_.3.3. approved manner. individual Conta mers> cartons or packages sball be conspicu- o rsly narked or labeled:nn accordance wigs nationally recognized 800L4.73 Defective containens and tanks. Defective contain- standards, ers and tanks shall be removed from service,repaired or disposed door s,or cabinets cortamirng compressed gases sisal)be cor- of; ar approved.r ar t er. spicuously labeled X32 PRESS D GAS. SWIA.8 Liquid-level limit controi. Atmospheric tanks which Signs shall not be obscured or removed. have a cat aci v gr ager than 500 gallons('593 l..)contairnhig haz- ardor s material itgr ids shall be eat ipped with a liquid-le-vel limit Signs sisal)be n English as a priniary)anti age or in symbols con.rroi to allowed by this Code preve:at cves-f±llirg c. the t2;ek. ' EXCEPTION:%'antics mon.,torec by a system muhich,Igmnats tie,con_ Signs shall be durable. leThe by we :. The size,color and lettering shall be it accordance whin nadon- 8(.€01.43 Seismic protection. Vachinery and eq ipment utiliz- ally recognized standards. mg hazardous materials shall be sy smscally anchored it,accord- 8001.5 Signed In addition to the hazard identificatior°,signs m- ancz with the Building Code. ui7ed by Section Zi e�s.?= additional hazard identification and. 80005 release of Hazardous Material& wam ng signs shall be provided as follows: 8001.5.1 General. Hazard=s mate als shall not be released 1• Stationary containers and tarsus shall be placarded with haz- irto a svw•er stone n drain,ditch,drainage canal.,lake,river or tidal and identification signs as specified in Uig Standard 79-3 for the wateravay,or t poi.the ground,sidewalk,street, riga wfaay or into specific material cors€aimed. tree a'-nos-'h .v. 2, Signs prohibiting smoking shall be provided i the following EXCEPTION. M terga s leased in accordance w h federal, situations: state or local govern mg leg)loons cr pe,._.its of the iurisd.ct.a..al Air 2.£ In rooms or areas where hazar-ous:traterrzts are shred Qum': N,ar,ag r Roand aalt a Na o :Po-flit^ant D scharre Brim- or dispensed or used in open systems in amo-unts requiring a i s on System. e i,w.e.i waste cisctharge rec b rements s .5s'.^ed ny t..e urisd..-,ional Water'Q'ua sty `crrtro;Boxe,a.w;th local sewer pe mit-n accordance wviun Sections 800' 3.1, netts west rWg re t osis for b:iciy ow.: d Ereatrzen desks. 2.2 Within 25 feet(76206 min)of o'.ttdoor storage,disperns- S001.5.s Unauthorized discharges ing or open-rase areas. 800L5.2.1 Records. Accurate records sisal)be kept of:ire;mall- Signs shall not be obscured or removed.Signs shall be m Eng_. - n t ine par e of hazardous matterials t e permittee. lisp as a primary larnguage or in symbols allowed by this codec spill" g y Sighs s sail be d3arab.e.7.1 size,colas and letter r g shall be in ac- S001.51.2 Notafrcadoz, The chief stall be not fled<ri mediate- cordance with nationally recognized standards. ly when, an ;rnaErthorized discharge becomes reportable under stater fedora;or loCa?regnniaticEss. St�€l1a9 Sa�rrrces of ignition. Sn:okir:g shall be prohibitod in rise following locations: 8001.5.2.3 Preparaden. ProvNions shall be made for co:ntro- 1.NViihitn 25 feet(7620 mrn)of Outdoor storage of dispensing _;ng a<d m tiga.insg unauthorized discharges. areas. 8€01.5.2.4 Control.. When an unauthorized discharge due to pr,- 2.sn rooms or areas where hazardous materials are stored or dis- %Snary con.aa;ner`aniline iS discovered, the involved primary corp- pensed-or Used i. oper7 sys:erns in aniou.nts regi3iring a r'ni I�°r to per shall be repaired or removed froth service, accordatnce with Section 8001.3.1. 80OL5.2.5 Respensibil ty for cleanup. The person,firm or Cor- Open flanges and high-1,M)eraturo devices shall not be used in a poratior respors?ble for ar,unaut.onzed discharge shad inscute manner which creates a hazardous condinor. and comete at>actions necessary to remedy the effects of such EXCEPTION-Energy-consuming equipment listed for use with u ntuttso~zed d:scha~ge,w:ether sudden.or gradinl,at no cost to the:^.azardous:scats 6815 stared or used. 1_203 3CCIA0 1996 CAUFORNIA RRE CODE 80011 „5 8€301.10 Construction Requirements. 8001.1€3.6 Hazardous materials storage cabinets. 8001.€0.1 General. Buildings, or portions thereof, in which 8€01.10.6.1 General. When storage cabinets are :used to itt- hazardous materials are stored, handled :,at used shall be con- crease exempt ar zo nts or to comply wi-1h vii-1hArticle 80,such cabi- stnucted in accordance with the Building Code. Nets shall be in accordance with Section 8001.10.5. 8€3'31.1€3.2 Control areas. 8001.1€3.6.2 Construction. Cabinets shall be constructed of meta-. The interior of cal-Nnets shall be treated, coated or con- 8001,10.11 Construction requirements. Control areas shall structed of materials that are nonreactive with the hazardous m;ate- be separated from each otter by:rot less than a one-?tour`ire-renis gal stared. S umtreat emt,casting or const:notion shall include Live occupancy separation. the entire interior of the cabinet.Cabinets shall either be listed as 8€01,1€3,2.2 Number. The member of control areas ire buildings suitable fcr'he intended storage or constructed in accordance with or portions of buildings rased for retail or wholesale sales shallnot he following; exceed two.The number of control areas in buildings with other 1. `"abinets shall be of steel raving a thickness of mat less than uses shall not exceed fora, 0.044 incl:(1.12 mem:)(18 gale).The cabinet,including the door, shall be double walled with 1 16 inch(38.1 mrn)airspace between 8€01.10.3 Gas rooms. the walls.Joints shall be riveted or welded and shall be tightfitting. 8001.1€3.3.1 General. Wher a gas room is used to increase corer- Doors shall be well fitted,self-closing and equipped with a self- pressed gas exempt amour='s or when the location of compressed latching device,and gases in a gas room is require. or allowed by Section 8003 or 2. The bottoms of cabinets utilized for the storage of liquids 8004,£he gas:oom sMl be in accordance with Section 80011.1 03. shall be liquid tight to a m mirmumr height of 2 inches(50.8 men). 8001.1€3.3.2 Construction. Gas rooms shall be separated from For requirements regardir:g electrical equipment and devices the remrainder of£rebuilding by not less£ta_r a o re-ro.r fire-renis- witNn cabinets used for the storage of hazardous gases or liquid s, live occupancy separation.For highly toxic and toxic compressed see the Elect ica�bode, gases used in conjunction with or serving a Group€-1,Division,6 8001.11 General Safety Precautions. Occupancy,also see the Buiiidmg Code. 8€3€31.11..1 Personnel training and written procedures. 8061.10.3.3 Ventilation systema. The ventilation system:for gas rooms shall be designed to operate at a negative pressure in reia- 8€01.11.1..1 General. Persons responsible for the opera:,.orz of tion to the surrounding area.For toxic and highly toxic gases,the areas in which hazardous materials are stored,dispensed,handled requirements set forth in Section 80`303.3.1.3.4 shall also be rnet, or used shall be familiar with the chemical nature of the materials and the appropriate mitigating actions necessary in the event of 80€31,10.4 Exhausted enclosures. fire,leak or spill. 8€01.1€3.4.1 General. When an exhausted enclosure is used to MIAMI Fire; department liaison. Responsible persons in exermpt amounts or when ti c location of hazardous:rate- shall be designated and trained to be liaison:personnel for the fire rials in exhausted enclosures is either required cr allowed by Sec- department. These persons shall aid the fire department in pre- :ion 8003 or 81304,tete exhausted enclosure shall be in accordance planning emergency responses and identification of'ate locations with Section 8001.13.4. where hazardous materials are located and shalt have access to material safety data sheets and be knowledgeable in the site erater- 8 1.10.4.2 Construction. Exhausted enclosures shall be iron- gency response procedures. combustible. 8001..11.2 Security. The storage, dispensing, use and handling 80131.1€3.4.3 Ventilation. The ventilation system for exhausted areas shalt be secured against unauthorized entry and safeguarded enclosures shall be designed to operate at a negative pressure in with such protective facilities as public safety requires. relation to Cie surrounding area.For toxic and highly toxic gases, the requirements set fort:. in Section 8033.3.1.3.3 shall also be 8€301.11.3 Protection from vehicles. Gerard posts or other ap- met. proved means shall be provided to protect storage tams and con- nected piping,valves and fittings;dispersir:g areas,and use areas 8001.1€3.5 Gas cabinets. sub;ec'to vehicular damage.When guard posts are installed,the 80131.10,5.1 General. When a gas cabinet is used to increase ex- posts shall be: empt amounts or when the location of compressed gases in gas 1. Constructed of steel not less than 4 inches 001.6 mm)it di- cabinets is either~required or allowed by Section 8003 or 8004,the sinter and concrete f;fled, gas cabinet shall heir accordance with Section:8001.10.5. 2. Spaced not more tl ar 4 feet(121 mm)between pasts on 8001.10.5.2 Construction. Gas cabinets shall be constructed in center, accordance with the following, 3. Set not less that 3 feet(914 mm)deep in a concrete footing 1.Constructed of Trot less than 0.037-inch(2.46 meet)(12 gage) of no'less than a 15-inch(381 men)diameter, steel. 4. Set with the top of the posts not less than 3 feet(914 mm) 2. Be provided vvi£Ir self-closing lirri£ed access parts or ro»_ above ground,and combustible windows to give access to equipment controls. 5. Located trot less t;gar:5 feet 1,1524 mrn)from the tans. 3.Be provide:with self-closing doors. 8001.11.4 Elect-ieal wiring and equipment. Electrical wiring and equipment shall be installed in accordance with the Electrical 8€301..10.5.3 Ventilation. The ventilation; system for gas cab;- Code. mets shall be designed to operate at a negative pressure in relation to the surrounding area.For toxic and highly toxic gases,the re- 8€01.1.1.5 Static accumulation. When processes or conditions quire-rents set forth in Section 8003.3.1.3.2 shall also be rmet. exist where a flammable mixture could be ignited by static elec- 1-204 _.......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ........... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ....................................._.. ...._..... _....... ......_.. ..._ ............................ _ __ 1998 Cf3,LWOR A s R CODE 900{r"9001AC a mcity, karts shall be provided to prevent Wne accumalatfon of a 3.Ca k:azs3ers and Cy s-dens cf'Cor p essed gases,whs �=ars- static clear poitel by approved ,a trues and co aine s a:d cy.3,tiers not exceeding 25 poi es(1 3 kg),whist,are hand camel. 800Mt.6 Protection from light. Materials which are sensitive 4. Solis:zap daus mate:lais not Cxcced,r-g 101 p3 tis(45.4 kg), to:igM s�all be star d in containers designed to protect theun, fro r whkli are tra12s2por ed by35;vel hand trucks,and a s_t&::t3 taFilez such exposure, rtrt exceed:sag 50 Dounds(22.7 kg),which:s i and carried. 8001.%i.7 Shock padding. Materials which,are shock sensitive 8001.12.3 Carts and trucks. shall be padded, suspended-or o'hewwise protected against asci- 8001. 2.3.1 General. Cats and trfteks retiuired by Secttor, Bertadislodger3ent and dislodgement during seismic activity, t ' gCu 2.2 to be used.o transport hazardo-us:;-kate::ais shall be in For seism,ic requirements and the seismic zone ir;which the male- acrd 'it.1i Secn r.8001.12.3. SCQ"nk!3 i'ocaveifq +pp �.•4+ he.:P u_.da-ng ioWiv. 80-01.12.3.2 Design. Carts and tacks used to tran-snor,llazard- 80€11.11a8 S€:pazatitsn of incompatible -materials. incorr:pat- offs rnater.als shall he design ew to provide a stat:.. case for the N e ria e.Pa S in storage and storage tan Y a et a_S fr_0 palible t;ftrnvdi , in g to e tnunS luted and sl:_ r- :l have a eans of r�Strairk- W t>.-t:aleri is in case uha_be separated when the stored niaten is :g cart»t:ens t ��eve� acv dwrta: <s z g �ere. �tf r:�_essv are in containers laving a capacity of more tf:ar 5 pounds(2.268 gas cylinders placed on carts and _r racks shall be _nd vidaal y kg;or :12 gallon(1.89�,.Separation shall be acco--npBhew by: restrained. 1, Segregating fncornpatible t_iateria:ls storage by a distance of 8001A2.3.3notat less than 2�fee,";�� 8001A2.3.3 Sps?ed•ro .tral devices. �'a.t and t�:clis sitar be ;;.veiled with »dicve which will ,,..axle the operator to safely .:. sso>ati g:nva 1patible t fateria:s storage by a no:xcaxb, - control mover<ent by providing stops or speed-reduction device& tibe nartition extendingnot less than 19 inches 057.2 n1m;above and-o the sines of the stirred mate:'ial, 8001,12.3.4 Constr-jcdon. Construction -nater a:s :or lfazarcl- ous rnatenais caiu or tracks shall be compat blt w,,l tl A a,3` 1»l 3. Storing 1 uid and solid rnateriais in hazardous materials storage c bi;iets(see Section S00 f.3.2),o; transported.The cart or truck shall by of s:i sir;__tai cons-,ac ._10 4. S>o ng cr=pressed gases f i gas cabinets or exhausted en-clo- 8001.12.3 S Spill corstrol C ai rs a trucks at sperti g l qarids sores in actor arse wt'ft Sec-ons 5303.3.1.3.2 and 80,033.1.33. sba l be c»pab'•e of containing a spill from the_argesF:Singie cor•- tatner transported. I.d erials which are incotrpatible shall not be s ored within,the san,,-cabinet or exhausted enc.ost re. 8€101.12,3.6 Attendance. Carts and Wac°ks used to tra-sport r~sale-a,s shall not obstruct or be: 8001.34.9 198 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE 8039. 5.2.2.3 EK =E x RR x A TABLE 8009.1:4-A—MULTWLWR FOR EXEMPT AMOUNTS IN RETAIL OR WkiOLESALE SALES OCCUPANCIES For S1. ER = 10.8xEx cxA JAZa Ao $vs - -c AL mss Isxlla , R,Ri'hys:cal Hazard solids and liquids: �? = area it square"eel( 2);See Sectio r 8031.I4.2. oxidiz rs unstable(reactives)and Class 4 Not allowed water react.ves 3 Mass 3 0.075 ? E = exerrlp£amount specified in Section X3301.15. Mass 2 0.006 6 Mass 1 E,R a exem-,t a_,rrow t allowed in a single control area of a aeaith hazard2 � Group M occupancy. Solids and Carcinogens,corrosives,high€y Ai! 0.0013 – �:£:Mier from Table 8031.14-A. toxics.inntants,other hea€.h hazards,sensitizers and toxics Gases 1 €10 .14.2 Maximum r yea for calculating g exempt Carctnoge~s,corrosives,=^?tants, All (.01013 amount. T:�re maxi-num aggregate.retail or w:ho.esale storage or ? otber health hazards and display floor urea"A"over which the r3 ; plier car be calculated sensitizers for each lazard category wtt rih the storage or display room or area 'Hazard categories are as specifiedin Section 9302.Density factors s all t of shall not exceed 1,503 square feet(139 m2)per control arca,.The apply to categories other, thanthose?isted. calcu ated area in square feet is l;r-t;dd by either the siz of e re- ` € aur au is o`connnonly used boil=ding m ter. r consurner products tail or wl.olesale display or storage room or area,or 1,500 scuare ossified as carcinogens r.tarts,otic ,thazard,-or sensitizers w ich are not othe-wrse regulated by this code are not lirr.=ted. fled£(139 r12) when the roots or area exceeds 1,530 squarefee£ (i39 r'e2). 80€11.15 Exempt Amounts. 8€101.14.3 Storage and display. 8001.15.1 General. Exernpt amounts shall be as specified in Section. 8001.15.2 and Tables 800:.15-A through 8001.15-13. 8001.14.3,1 General. Storage and display shall be in accord- Storage, dispensing,use acrd handling of hazardous materials in ahce with Section 8301.14.3. quantities exceeding exempt amounts shall be in accordance with Sections 831;1,8003 and 8°004. 8N1.14.3.2 Density. Storage and display of solids shall not ex- Storage,dispensing,use and handling of hazardous materials it coed 203 pounds per square fort 1%976.4 kglm2)of floor area adult- uttartities not exceeding exempt amounts shall be in accordance ally occupied by solid n enol 2ndise.Storage arc :Play of liquids wi£he Section 8001, slsa€ rot exceed 20 gallons per sq are toot(76 Urn sa`floor area here exerrt)' arnoulus are indicate: in pounds (kilograms) actually occupied by liquid r ercha sdise' and when the density of the material is not provided to the chief'a conversion of 10 pounds per gallon(1.2 kg/L)shall be used. 8001.14.13 Height, Storage and display :eight shall rot exceed y cr retail anti wholesale display,sec Section 8001.14. 6 feet(1829 rnr_)above the fin;shed floor. 8£1f3s>15.2 Special limitations for indoor storage and use by 8001.143.4 Container location. Individual containers less occrrpar cy. than 5 gallons 1,19 L)or ess t lar;25 pounds(1 i '.vg)shall be stored 8001.1.5.2.1 General. Quantities of hazardous materials shall he or displayed on palleds,racks or shelves. lir:lted within occupancies m accordance with Sections 800:.15.2 and 8f301.15.3. 8€£01..14.3.5 Racks and shelves. racks and shelves used for 8001,15.2>2 Group A Occupancies. storage or display shall be it accordance with Section 8001.1:.9. 8310 .15.2.2. Toxic and highly toxic compressed gases. Toxic 8031.14.3.5 Container type. Containers shall he approved for acrd 1_ighcly toxic compressed gases shall not be stored or used the intended use. within:Group A Occupanc.es, EXCEs"'TION:Cylinders not exceeding 20 cubic feet(£3.57 ca3)at 8€10I.14..3.7 Container size, individual containers shah"not ex- NTP are allowed within gas cabinets or fettle hoods. deed 100 pounds(45.4 kg;or a 5-gallon.(19 L)capacity. 8€01,15.12.2 Liquid and solidi oxidizers, 8301..15.2.2.2.1 Mass 4. Mass 4 liquid and solid oxidizers shall 8001.14.3.8 lncompatilSle mater°iaa&s, incompatible materials ro£be stored or used it Group A Occupancies. shall be separated in 4cordance with Sections 8001.1..8. EXCEPTION:Class 4 liquid and solid oxidizers are allowed when stored within hazare-ous materials storage cabinets.Hazardous m-ateri- 8001.14.3.9 Floors. :cors diall be in accordance with Section als storage cabinets r ust co:holy with Section and shall not 80€33.1.13. contain other storages. 8001.15.2.2.3 Organic peroxides. Unclassified detonatable 8001.14.3.10 Aisles. Aisles 4 feet(1219 rn.m)in wilt: shall be and Class 1 orgastic peroxides shalt rot be stored or used in Group A Occupancies. maintained on three sides of the storage or display area. -EXes. CFKP't'fT9:k::Jnciassi,ied dexonatab?e and Class€organic perox- 'aces are allowed VVhen stored witl:i.n hazardous raier-cls storage cabi- 8001.1.4.3.11 Signs. Hazard iderstificatior signs shall be pro- nets.--iazardoas maEerials storage cabinets shall co::ply with Section vided it accordance with Section 8001.7. 9001.10.6 and shah not contain other storage. �-2u& _.. ......... ......._ ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... .... ......... ......... ......... ............._.......... ............ ......... ..... _.... ......... IS98 AUFO NiA FIRE CODE 8001.1 801..15.12A Unstable (reactive) materials, Class 3 and, 4 8€3111.15.2.3.5 Flammable and oxidi2ing gases, except for cyl- s tsta€a?e(reactive} nerd:%els s rail rot be stored r r used inroa p A :odors not exceeding 250 cubic feet (7. � t'} at NTP used for Occupant es, nia;nterance purposes, patient carp, or operation of equip ent, fla--able and oxidizing gases shall Neat be stored or used n EXCEPTION: Cass 3 and 4 unstable (reactive) materials a Group B,F,M or S Occuparcics. a towed wrxn stored wit in hazard its materials storage cavi az- a does materials storage cabine's shall con~p`:y with Sections 8O01.10-6 The aggregate ?t,a.t ties OF gases rased for Maintea:arce to tra and she,;!no,co:rain other stDrage. poses, patient care and operatio:of equipm-ent s aatl nest exceed : the exe^int amounts is ed in fable SO;1.I5-A.Medical gas sys- €31.15.2.2,5 Flammable said oxidi�ia gases. except for„y. terms:sirep1 r a i~d rs shalt be located in=nodical gas stara,e rooms inders rot exceeding 25D arabic feet(7.1 s: }at�T?used m main:- or gas cabinedss as set forge in Section 7404.2. tenance purposes, patient care or operation, of equipment, fta;r?mable and oxidizing gases shall not be stored or used in 8001.15.2.4 Group E Occupancies. Group A C3ccupar:cies. 80133 15.2 1 toxic and highly toxic compressed gases. Toxic FXCEPTION..ood service operations;n conformance 6vitlr Sea- and highly ,o-,.'c,o,n pressed gases shall not be stored or used in tscn 8203.2.3.$. Tz The aggregate quantities of gases:used for Maintenance star- poses and op"ration of egtupr em shall not exceed the exernpi acre al owe da Chin gags not qts exceeding 2G cubic fit;0.57^�)a1 t`�a!'are allowed within gas cabinets or fume hoods. atnounts l sed in Table 8001.1 5-A. 8€3€1:1,15,2.4.2 Liquid and solid oxidizers, 8001..15.2.3 Groups B,F.M and S Occupancies. 8€30€.151.4.11 Class 4. °;lass 4?icaard and stolid oxidizers sliatl 8001.15.2.3,1 Toxic and highly toxic compressed gases. Toxic not be stored or used it Group E Occupancies. and highly loxia compressed gases small that be stored or used in EXCEPTION—Class 4 iquid and solid oxidizers,ale allowed when offices,retail sa" s or classr^t 2 Yt4 ior5 f3f�srotFn�,�,�tar� stored w thi: arardous matey a!s storage eabmrets.bazar:ods materi- €3ccupanc;ies, als storage cabh-sets must cernp3y,,NJ h Section BGGa.;G. aid sha!!no, Contain of ler storage. EXCEPTION:When within c!assroorns of Group B Occupancies, cylinders not exceeding 2G cubic feet(03.57 m') are aldcwed° organ peroxides Unclassified decor arable gas cabinets or furne oods. and laSS°ranged is peroxides shall rtet_ e stored or used in Group E Occupancies. 8€301.15.13.2 Liquid and solid oAdizer& Ex€°EPT€ONe Unclassified detcna.ahe and Class=ergansc perox- ides are allowed when stored witl,an hazardous materials storage cabi- 801.15.2.3.2.1 Class 4n Class 4 liq aid and stolid oxidizers shall tsets.Haz.T-dous materials storage Cabinets s=all damply with Sectio- ro,be stored®r used in offices,retail sales or c'_assroCar 2 p a"i3ns 901101.'0.6 and shmi<not contain other storage. of Group 13,F,M or S"ce-upa sc es. 80€31,15.2.4,4 Unstable (reactive) inaterials. Class 3 and 4 ExCEPTIO -Toren whh.n c.assrooms e:C"rozpsand M Oc- ;instable(reactive)materials sha-I not be stored or used.in Group E ::parc,es,Class 4 liquid a~d solid oxidizers-are allowed when stored Occupancies. in hazardous materials Storage c^us.Sintns.Faza'Cous materials storage } • 0.b and shall not ContainC ' 1€� Class ? and s:abze (reac.tve) r later Cts re cabinets r us:csa '..p.g,wit;^.Secziets 3G^vr.z ogler storages. a:' wed ween stored within hazardous mareW.a s storage cabinets.haz- ardous materna!s storage caro mets shall comply ward Section 8001.10.6, 8001,15,2.3,3 Organic peroxides. Unclassified detonatable and she%!not coni€ruin ogler s:crage. and Class I organic peroxides sail'not be stored or used in offices, 80131.15.2.4.5 Flammable and oxidizing gases. Except,Tor cyt- classroor>s and retail sales portions of Group B,F,M or S 0ccu- inders not exceeding 250 cubic feet (7.08 rn3) at NTP used for pancies. rn-airtenance=urpposes or operation of eQuipmert,flarninable and EXCEPTION:When, with-:n classroonns of Groups B,F and M, oxa01zrrtg,gases shall-lot be stored or used in.Group E OScc pan- occ>aras:cies,u_sdetvnatzble and Class i organic pe:oxi£es am a.3owed cies. w3 en storeG wit in hazardous matenalS storage caNnets.Hazardous caninets sha i corn-ply wit Seczioti 8003..0.6 and f`3e aggregate quantities f gases used for maintenance 2ce pi r- materials storage sha!l not contain other Storage. passes and operation cot equipment shall not exceed :rev exempt amour's listed it:Table 8001-.15-A. 8001.15.2.3.4 Unstable(reactive)materials. 8131.15.2.5 Group I Occupancies. 8001.35103.4.1 Offices. Mass 3 and 4 unstable(reactive)rxate- 8001.14.2.5.1 Toxic and highly toxic compressed gases. Toxic rias shall not be stored or used in;offices orf ;rotp B,F,Ivo or S Occupancies. and `nighty toxic compressed gases shall not be seared or used within Group Z Occupancies. 8001,151.3.4.2 Classrooms. Mass 3 and 4 unstable {reactive} EXCEPTION-,Cy5nde:s not exceeding 20 cubic feet(13.57 m')at °arEe'�.,`L'1"r�:cg$`si a'T rot be stored Or used inclassrooms P.25`v' res:<p ,For NT?are a!-lowed within gas caE nets or fi3:nt hoods in G*,�3antit:es up,to M- Occ-ani.ancies. i 2e exempt amount. EXCEPTION. Class 3 and 4 unstable (reactive) materials are 8001,1.5.2.5.2 Liquid and solid oxidizers. ai!owed w^en stored with.:hazardo:ss rnaterrals storage cab n. ts.tiaz- 8001J5.2.5.2.1 Class 4. Class 4 liquid and solid oxidizers shall a da s ernteri storage cabi dots sE at;cn np3y wiz~section£sOc- 10.5 and shall no,domain other storage not be stored or used ar Group 1 'ccupancies. EXCEPTION:Class 4 liq�wid,and solid oxidizers are allowed when 8001.15.2.3,4.3 Retail sales. Oass 4 unstab':e(red lav J t darer£- r s Dred wezb;n h za da ss mate ai S,orage ca errors. 3azardos mater- als shall trot be stored or rased ire retail sales portions of Group M ars storage cabinets must coanpty with Section 8^,101..0.6 and sha!!not Occupancies. contain..other storage. I—2.0 7 9001.16.2.5,3 19993 CAt.l3cORMA RRE=)E 8001A6.22 8€1131.25.2.5.3 Organic peroxides. Unclassified detonatable 86101,15.207.3 Organic peroxides. Unclassified detoratable and Class 1 organic peroxides steal!not be stored or used,in Group I and Class I organic peroxides steal.not be stored or used in Group Occupancies. U Occupancies. EXCEPTION.Unclassi zed deton,=Ne and Gass I organic perox- EXCEPTI M Unclassified detonatableand Class I organic perox- ides are wtsowed when stored within hazardous materials storage rani- ides are allowed when stored within hazardous :atera s storage cabi- nets,hazardous rcateria s storage cabinets shad comply w;h Section rsets.Hazardous:Materials storage cabinets shalt co ?g y with Section 8001.:0,.6 and shah not contain other storage. 8001.10.6 and shall no,contain ot`er storage. 8001.15.2.5.4 Unstable (reactive) materials. Mass 3 arse 4 86101.15.2.7.4 Unstable (reactive) materials. Class 3 and 4 unstable(reactive,n-uaterials sisal not be stored or used in Group I unstable(reactive)ma€e ials shall not he stored or used in Group U Occupancies. occu-'ancies. EXCEPTION. Class 3 and 4 unstable (reactive) -materials are EXCEPTION. Class 3 and 4 unstable (reactive) mate,^ is are Mowed when stored within hazardous materials storage cabinets.Haz- allowed when stored within hazaadous�nalerials storage cabinets.Paz- a;Cous rnateria€s storage cabinets shall carnpiy with Section 80013.30.6 ardous:materials storage cabinets shall comply with Section 800l.l0.6 and shalt not contain other storage. and snail not contain other storage. 8001.15.2.5.5 Furl enable and oxidizing gases. -xcept for cyl- 8001.15.3 Special requirements for toxic liqulds. The exempt inders not exceeding 250 cubic feet (7.018 ni ) at NTP used for amotun-for toxic liquids with vapor pressures: }excess of 1 Asia maintenance purposes, patient care or operation of equipment, (6.89 kFa)at 77'&(25°C)snail be the exempt turount listed for flarr-enable and oxidizing gases shall not be stored or used in highly toxic liquids. Group I Occupancies. 80111.25.4 Outdoor storage, The aggregate Quantities of gases used for traintenarce pur- 8 poses, patiert care and operation of euuipmer.€shall not exceed 6181.25.4,1 Quantities exceeding exempt amounts. Outdoor the exe rp€a s oa tts'_is€ed in:'able 8001.15-A.Medical gas sys- storage of hazardous materia's where t€e aggregate quantity ex- tear supply cylinders shall be located its nmedical gas storage rczoornss coeds the exempt a ro unts specified it Tables 8(3'31.15-C and or gas cabinets as set forth in vection 7404.2. 8001.15-D shall be its accordance with outdoor storage Prov- sions of Section 8003. 8001.25.2.6 Group R Occupancies, 813611.25.4.2 Quantities not exceeding the exemls# 8001.15.2.6.1 Toxic and highly toxic compressed gases. Toxic amounts. Outdoor cortrol areas are not required to be in accord- and highly toxic compressed gases shall not he stored or used in ance with Section 8003 except as follows: Group R Occupancies. 1. Outdoor control area shall be kept free of weeds,debris and 8001.15.2.6.2 liquid and solid oxidizers. corn.mor connbustiNe traterials not necessary to the storage.The area surrounding an outdoor control area shall be kept clear of 80 01,25.2.6.11. Mass 4. Class 4 liquid and solid oxidizers shall such tt aterials for a rninirnurn of 15 feet(41572 mm). not be stored or used within Group R Occupancies. 2. Outdoor contnoi areas snail be located not closes than 243 fee; 80 01.15.2.6.3 Organic peroxides. Unclassified detonatable (6096 rnm',of a property line that can he builtupon,street,alloy or and Mass I organic peroxides shall not be store-'or used within public way. A two-hour:are-resistive wall without openings ex- Group R�ccupandes. tending no€less than 30 inches(762 mar)above and to the sides of the storage area is allowed,in lieu of such distance. 8001,15.2.6.4 Unstable (reactive) materials. Mass 3 and 4 ;unstable (reactive) materials. shall not be stored or used within3. Where a property exceeds 10,00£ square feet (329 2 , a Group R Occupancies. group of two outdoor control areas .s allowed when approved and when each control area is separated by a r snimi uar distance of 86 01.25.2.6.5 Flammable and oxidizing gases. Except for cyi- 50 feet 0,5 240 mn-u). finders not exceeding 250 cubic feet (7.08 m3, at NTP used for 4. Where a proper y exceeds 35,400 square feet 1,3252 m2;, main€ ance purposes or operation of equipment a ntnable and heel€tonal groups of outdoor control areas are glowed when ap- moxidizirg gases shays not be stored or used it Group R floc spar proved and-when each group is separated by a rnin;lrnurn distance cies. of 300 feet(91 440 mar). The aggregate quantities of gases used for maintenance pur- 8001.16 Regulations for Specific Hazardous Materials in poses and operation of equi-nment shall not exceed the exempt Quaaa#hies not Exceeding Exempt Amounts. amounts listed in:`able 8601.15-A. 8001.15.2.7 Group U Occupancies. 8001.16.1 General. Hazardous materials stored, dispensed, :used or handled in quantities not exceeding exe�spt a:�nso¢.unts 86001.15.2,7.1 Toxic and highly toxic compressed gases. Toxic set forth in Sections 80€}1.15 shall be ins accordance with See- and highly toxic compressed gases shall not be stored or used tion 8001.16. wi.bin Group U Occupancies. 80101.16.2 Flammable gases. EXCEPTION-Cylinders not exceeding 20 cubic feet(0,57 m3)at NTP are allowed within gas cabinets or fame hoods. 8001.16.2.1 Emergency shutoff. Compressed gas systerns cor- 863€31.15.2.7.2 Liquid andsolid oxidizers. veying flammable gases steal be provided wi*h emergency shutoff capability in accordance with Section 8004.1,12. 8€3631,15.207.2,1 Mass 4. Mass 4 liquid and solid oxidizers shall 8€3602 16,2.2 Ignition source control. ignition sources in areas not be stored or used it Group€J Occuparcies. containing f3aninzable gases shall be controlled in accordance EXCEPTION,Class 4 liquid rind solid oxidizers are allowed when wine Section 8001.9. stored within hazardous;zaateriais storage cabinets..Nazmrdous zraten- NO his storage cabinets shall comply with Section 8001.!0.6 and shalt not ' 1�°r signs S1 3f1 e posted tai a ens CQ 3tai i".�-fl .d 3 contain o her storage. mabie gases in accordance wi€h Section 8(;03.1.2. �A�93 _ .... ......... .......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ........................ ......... ......... ......... ...__....... ........._.............. .. ...... _ ......... 1995 CALI FORsMA MME CODE 6o0 9.16.2.3 8C0M3 8001.16.2.3 Liquefied,flammable gases and flammable gases 2.2 ,Flammable, in sralutjonr ontainers of hgtiefied flammable gases and-Rain- 2..3 Inert, able uses in. so"M ot: dial:by positioned it accordance with Section 8004.1.13. 2.4 Oxidzzit:g, 89011,16,3 Oxidizing gases. 15 Pyropl_oric, 8001,16.3.1 Emergency shutoff'. Compressed gas systems con- 2.6 Simple aspl yxiant, veyirg oxid-,irag gases shall be provided with am,ergercy shutoff 2.7 Unstable(reactive),and capability in accordance with Section 8004,1.12. 2..8 Health hazards identified in Section 8002,2.2. 80 01,16.3.2 Ignition source control. Ignition sources im areas 3, Fla rnabie and combust bie°iquids regi aced elsewhere m containing exidizirg gases shall be controlled in accordance with this code. Section:8001.9, 4. Flammable solids. 8001.16.4 Pyropho6c gases. 5. Organic peroxides. 8€8€11,16,4.1 Emergency shutoff. Compressed gas systems con- 6. Oxidizer solids and liquids. veyirtg pyrophoric gases shalt be provided with emergency shut- 7, Pyrophoric solids and Ii aids. off capability in accordance with Section 80104,1.12. & I.Ja:sta;,e(reactive)solids and liquids. SECTION 80132—CLASSWICAMON BY HAZARD 9. Water-reactive solids and lir;Lids. 8002.1 General. Hazardo-us materials shall be classified 10. Cryogenic fluids,regulated elsewhere in this code. according o hazard categories.The categories include materials 8€02.2.2 Health hazards. The materials categories listed it this regulated by Article 80 and materials regulated elsewhere in this section are classified as lealth hazards.A mater;al with a P.i-mary code. c assffication as a Dearth h azard can also present a physical hazard, 8€02,2 Hazard Categorie& L Highly toxic and toxic materials,incl ding nigh=y toxic and 80012.1Physiml hazards. The materialss categories listed im toxic compressed gases. this section are classified as physical hazards.A material with a 2. Radioactive materials. primary classi°cation as a physical hazard car, also present a 3. Corrosives. health hazard. 4. Carcinogens,irritants,sem =titers and other heath hazards. 1, Explosives and blasting agents,regulated elsewhere is:this code. 8002.3 Descriptions and Example& For descriptions and ex- amples of materials included in hazard categories,see A pend;x 2. Compassed gases,regulated it Article 80 and elsewhere in V1-A,except that refrigerants regulated under Article 63 shall be this code.as follows. classed it accordance w i:, 'fable A-VI F-1 if!he refingerart 2.1 Air, used is included in`fable A-VI-F-I TABLE 8001.15-A 1998 CALIFORMA F;R=-CODE TABLE 8001.15-A—EXEMPT AMOUNTS OFHAZARDOUSMATIMIALS PRESENTlING A PHYVCAL HAZARD ISS°sva Units 8fe giysn,Values w$thir' Ora In Ouble flat icLi.ft.l or Poun e(Ib&) (Appy tabic as specified In SectIon 8001.16.) CW k E 4 SspRPis x 5 s mC36$s£y 57s"S s aW—GPEN SYSTEMS Ba'r'd as a Upij Gaiions "aa Sa Las, sr„d GaRalas ; Gra Ss•e 3s. sra a.ta s y gcs5is lea) (Paaads) i Cie: €d c Feat qs�9 ;eat) a,aeaeds) I UuhIz Feat CW9!z Eeai) '(Pounds) i x 0.453S?a kg x 3 T93,ar L x£4536#a:& x 3.796 ta-L — — �^— r A+ 'a x f a; ! ? x 64,5 tar Afyl j x3763 t"ri YBasar:a lase - x C'Ma„aa.m x U.4 36 ter kg x 9.0923 Ser rP x 0.3293 tar .a: x C.4s3a te>kg : x s3.o2a3 Ear ma 1 x C.3�"93 at n.r x 9.4536 ser kg 1.1 Combustible ` � C;':i?gSt:'C.0 fEbef'7 I ( E E (!Dos--) — i (£OL) , N AN.A. ;30€3) N.A. N.A. (20) N.A. i N.A. N.A. 11,000) N.A � N.A. (200) N.A. s Cryogenic�f±an r:a'Ne or i 1 axad=.z ng i N.A. 45 { N.A. KA. 45 N.A. MA- 1 A 2.i ExpEosrv. ',i7 1013 O)^.13 d N.A. 1/4 (a/4) N.A. 1/4 (114) z f�443 able S,-!- 1'r t255.io N.A. N.A. ? N.A. I N.A. N.A. 3 2_lasr•mabie gas'7 3 — ' (gaseous) ° N.A. N.A. 750044N.A. NA � 7506,10 N.A. ( N.A. E (,iquefted) N.A. 15630 N.A. € N.A. ,ss.:0 N. N.A, N.A. 1 3.3? us able ii �< 4 57.8,9 Conib.na*ion^-A, 'g, !4-1 !4 1 Organic peroxide, �unclassified de- -C 110,12 1)10.12 T .A. ! N.A. i/G.2 } (d/4)12 i4.2C3rgaricperoxide i i 56.E0 fi (50. N.A. 5 (1)6 N_A. ib i )7a _ 5Va,Io (50;6,.`0 N.A. 505 (50)6 N.A. i i I )5 1256.10 ('<2s}' G .N," :25� ( 25)6 ° �.A. 256 i 125)5 i 3 5Jv6 iC {501 e,'0 i N-A. } 5666 ,50())610()6 Iv()6 ! ,;(Y V c N.L. N.L. 9 N.A. N.L. N N.A. N. SLB A.3 0-111-14 10.12 (?) C"2 ( N.A. 1/412 {/G)'2 i N.A. 14,2 #�4 �� 06 36 ! m6 3 fi a r?�5 i , # r ifi C J N.A. 2 Iti.A. (2) l 2 �5G6�=0 • 25M6,10 N.t1- 25E35 {25f➢;5 N.A. 546 k5f,)6 I 4,0^06,10 (4,0;0)d 0 N.R. I 4,0006 C4.00J)6 N.A. h,0006 4.4 Oxidize.—gas ? (ga eo38)5,0,17 N.A.. N.A. 1,510 1,5100 N.A. ? N.A. (iisfgefec)b,iC,'7 ! N.A. 15 N.A. N.A.. S5 N.A. ! N.A. N.A. 5 Pyrophonc 7 3 4:0,12 # (4)10,12 50?0.32 I 112 (6)11 j i0i0+'2 O 0 61 Uzistabie(react;ve)17 4 1M12 (h3:3.i2 )(,, 12�— 1/4;2 (;/4}32 2H0,12 J432 (1/4)?2 3 a S6.iC1 (5)6.313 506 35 16 i o-6 7— z'vb=14 f5 (a)6 z S()6,10 (50j6 0 7506•'0 j 506 (50,6 7506`0 06 -- Jfl N.L N.L. N.L.°'D i N.L. N N.L., N.; N.L. 7.1 Waterreac;iva 3 5'?C (5)60 � N.A. j 56 � (5)6 N.A. i 2 506,}0 5{y�b,t0 N.A. 50b ' 6 1'(36 i 7 (5O) N.A. i (ivw ..25:,,: (1.25)tc.fs N.A. 11,25 ll 25), N.A. i 25a (2533' N.A—No:applicable, N u.—No-hi.u;ted, 'Control areas s:^.all be sepaarated from each other by no!less than a one-hour fire-resistive occupancy separation.The number of cc nirol areas within a building used for retail or wholesale sales sha lna:exceed two The number of control areas in buildings with other uses sliall nos exceed four.See Sections 204 and 80.01,1.10.2. 27 e aggregate quantity in use and storage shall not exceed the quan"ity listed for storage.Quamitie5 sbal?not exceed`tit its set forth.in Section 8001.15.2. 3The aggregate quantity of non;l -mnalri.,solid are nonflamim—bie or nn.ccnnbustiNe liqu,;d hazardous mate,ia s within a single control area,of Group M Occupan- cies usee to,retail safes may exceed,the exempt amounts when such areas are in com. ph n.ce with Section 8001.€4. 4Por fammab!e and cor;bustibie liquids,see Article 79.See also Section 800':.�.8,Exception 2. -5 or aerosols,see Article 88. 5Quanti,>es may he incre=ased 100 percent,.'--sprinklered build<ngs.When Footnote 10 also applies,the increase for bath footnotes may be applied. 7For storage and ase of flan„ able and co bustrble liquids:n CrToups A,B,E,E H,€,M,R,S a ad U Occupancies,see also UB Sections 303.8,3134.8,305.8,306.8, 307.1.3-3107.l.5,308.8,309.8,31 M,2,313.8 and 312A. 8Ear wholesale and retail sates use,see Section 7902.5.!20.2. 9spray a.trplscat,oil of any cuaa:s.ty o`flammable or combustible liqui is small lie conducted asset forth in Article 45. n I Quadtides may be increased 100 nercen.'t when stored in approved storage ca'b;nets,gas cabinets or exha-usted enclosures as speeffied in Sections 8001.3.2, 81303". .3.2 a:nct 80100-3.3.1.3.3.Wti en Footnote 6 also-applies,the increase for both footnotes i-nay be app;ied. The quantities perrniaed -a snr'nklered bui ding are no.limited. s2pe=?tined:n seri:'siered buildi;ags only.None is allowed in unsprinklered b;:i mgr. 3 Sone pound(.454 kg)of black spo-urg powder and 20 pounds(9 kg)of smokeless powder are pen—.-ted i,spiirk erect or u ns;trinMerect buildings. S4Sce Ge`iri:i ns of Cro _p sl,Divisions 2 and 3 Occupancies in Section 2:6, 15See Article 79. 16A maxintu Quantity o`200 pounds(90.7 kg)of sofidor 20 ga€3o,s(775.7 l,)of liquid Class 3 oxidizers is allowed when s=aeh:ria: aids are:ecessa y for.z ainte- ance purposes,operation or sanizationtof ecuipr,c rt.Storage comai.ers and...e manner of storage shall ire approved. i7p'or any a^+oq:at,see ArticBes 28,30,45,46,48,50,74,75,76,77 and 78 as annlicab3e to.the azure category. 1:938 CALUFORNlA F;RE CODE TABLE 3001.15-73 TABLE.8001,23=B.-F3( MPT ANIOUNTS OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PRESENTING A HEALTH HAZARD MAMNIUM QUANTMES PER CONTROL AREAI,2 whan,two umfta are givers,vaiuea wfthl t pare:thal'ses ere in Pounds(lbs,) (Apply tabic as specified its Section&MI.#�,� X33 mm�<s,s GAS re=W 00on&6 GAS i ouM Gfil9Or.3 t i '�R9,T Rf&:. i ffia"W ta::ntimms as "Dounda) Cmc€.^. og45 dcfr court s (3rt<ur. , uw3o ':s Wi3+4 mmBFros ? 1 au^ca:---- X 3.76E fG,b x 3,763 or 1x 3.735 for L i x 0,4635 for kg x 0.453.E,ot kg x0.023-o,„-3 i x 0,463E for Sag x 0.453t,`or --028 fw;s � x 0.4535 for k2 x GA535 or Sag nn 9 9 6,4 y8106.9 nrn3C 0 .. Carci.^.ogens7.E fl, V 8110 i 1110,3103 1,333 5, 500 2. Corrosives 5,000 5010 8136 5,000 500 8106 1,0005 3. igi iy texicsti 1() (10, 012 2012 35 i (3)5 4. hmlants7 i i. . N.Li 81,36N.L. N,L, y 8-10519 5,^E4^� 5009 5. Radioacdvest3 d } Alpha er rs 2 nCi E 2 mCi 0.2 G 2--rC ? 2 irCi 0.2 mCi 1:mC "s mCi' € (74 NMB.) (74 MBq) (7.4 e B } (74 JBgI (74 M3q) (7.4 i-Bg;) (37 MBq) ' (37 MBG) Beta etas~e s 2000 Ci 200 Ci 23 Ck6 200 Ci 200 Ci 20 Ci /301 C ; I C 9 (7.4 x 706 (7.4 x lflb (7.4 Y 105 ' (7.4 x 106 (7.4 x 1fl6 (7.4 x 105 i (3.7 x 06 (3.7 x 'W6 s mBq) ?HBc} leidq} ! N13q; �d1Bc, �13g} M13a mBq) j Carr to 14 Ci 14 Ci 1.4 Cis 114 Ci 14 Ci 1.4 Ci 0.1 0 0.l Ct [ e..,itters (5.2 x 1105 (5-2 x [fly i 45.2 )< 104 i (5.2 x 10515.2 x :fly (5.2 x 104 (3700 MBB) ; (3700 M.2c) mBq) mBc; MBg) mBq) i MBQ, mBq) 6. Se stizers7 N.L. i N.L. 8 ,4 86,9 091N.L. fl 7. Other health N.L. N.L. 810.4 ML. ; N.L. 8;.()6,4 5""",09 5009 hazards? 8. Toxic-s"! SCC .1 C} 8106 5"03 (5BC) 8 813t2 11255 ( 25)5 N-L..=Not Limited. 'Control areas shall be separated from each other by not less than,a one-hour`ire-resistive occupancy separation.The number of control >eas withir.a bi.,Odirg used for retail or wholesale sales shall not exceed two.The number of comrol---tas it,aaiidmgs wit^other uses shall not exceed fyur.See Sections 204 and 800:.10.2. 2See Section 800_.1.1,Exception 2. 3T e aggregate quantity in use and storage sb:a': =exceed t e quarni;y listed for storage.Quantities shall not exceed 1;mits set forth in Sections 8001.115.2 and 8001.15.3. 4T-e aggregate cuartity o"ao-,C,-^nimble solid are nonflammable or noncombustible liquid health hazard mater:a's within a singie co,trot area of%roup m occu- parcies used or retail sales may exceed the exempt ammunts when such areas are:n compliance with Section 8001.14. 5Quantities:nay be increased 103 percent in sprig klered buildings.When rootnote 6 also applies,the increase`or both foo.notes may be applied. bE aanzizies may he inoreased 100 percent when stored in approved storage cabinets,gas cabarets or exhausted enclosures as specified in Sectiones 80,01.3.2, 8003.3.1.3.2 and 8()03.3.1.3.3.Whe-Footnote 5 also applies,the increase for boot footnotes gray be applied. 7twcincgers,i tarts,sensitizers and;oilier ilealth hazards do not i clade co-'smog.:y used bui`Cintg materials and consumer products which are not otherwise regu- lated by this code. SS--e also applicable Fede*a:and state OSHA gide rhes. 9The cuant4les a%lowed in a sprinklered building are not li^rited when exhaust ventilation in accordance with Sectio_ts 8 3.1.4,8004J.11, 8004.2.2.2 and 8()104.2.3.3,as applicable to rhe material condition,is provided. 10'rhe quantities�-,"Iowed in a spa.ski- d buiieing „not lirnited when exhaust ventilation in accordance with Sections 8W3.1.4,8004.1.11,8004.2.2.2 ansa 8CK3 .2.3.3 and spill ca-rtpl a.d secoa?dary contain ens In accord..ce with Sections 8003.1.3,$004.:.4,8()04.2.2.5 fir 8(304.2.3.5,as applicable to tie naterial condi-ic:,is provided. tt or special provisiops,see Sections 8003.3,8003.12,8JJ4.2.3.7 and 80()'4.3.6. 12Perr-fitted cr..y when located in approved gas cabinets,exhau-sted-..closures or gas rooms.See Secdons 8v^03.3.1.3.2,80'033.3.1.3.3 and 8003.3.11.3 4. 13Llce.sed,sealed sources for nistruz -tats,cai:bra2ion devices and ecuinment are exempt.aloe^sing requirements and determinatior.o:wb-,her a sou, e is sealed or n o.sealed shaa be as set forth in Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations. Individual con airers s;all not exceed a quantity of 2 m0,:(7.4 x 107 becquerels)for alpha emitters,200 Ci(7.4 x 10'2 becquerels)for beta emitters and G.`Ci (3.7 x 109 becquerels)fon gamma em;lters. Ci=curies,araC;=millicuries °1_..222 TABLE 8001.15-C 1�qS CAL€FO€MA FIRE CODE TABLE 8001.15-0 TABLE 8001 `S-C-EXEMPT AMOUNTS OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PRESENTING G A Ph YWCAL HAZARD--- 1A?S1MU?A QUANTMIES ALLOWED IN AN OUTDOOR CONTROL AREA1,2,3 CCHttIT§C?d STORAGE tar-CLOSED Systw 6 UE-Mk SYSTEM Gas as SaPi3 f.3431d Gaiiers Ca.P3. i Smid Li il!d Galid� aunes Gtt rs It sf?iT3' w SoUquidaflons f ler3tfa (pour§�� 'tNTP i hendB x 3.753 fee i X 0,0283 i X 0.4538 for i X 3.7§ffi Peri X 3.785 far Mkfaf it Van X C.A635£or kg x 0.483d f€r kg for ms i .4 i X 0.4536 Pe?kS x C.0263 fe?in i x 0.4535 For sp X 0.4533£ts'sC Fhunrrrable gas Gaseous N.A. N.A. 750 N.A. i N.A. 750 N.A. N.A. Liquefied N.A. 15 N.A. i N.A. 15 N.A. o N.A. N.A. i Nlammablo solid 125 N.A. N.A. 25 N.A. N.A. i 25 N.A. Organic peroxide ;classifed {13 N.A. t/4 ('/4) N.A. L t/4 0/4) i D�etenab3e Organic peroxide € 5 (5) N.A. i : i (1) E N.A. 9 q (?) I1 50 (50) N.A. 50 ; (50) N.A. :11 325 (125) N.A. ° 125 (l 25) I N.A. 25 (25) IV 500 (500) NA. 500 (500) N.A. � 100 (:00) V N.L. N.L. N.A. N N.L. N.A. i N.L. j N.L. i Oxidizer 3 4 1 (£) N.A. 114 E ,1/4) N.A. t/4 (1/4) 3 :0 (10) N.A. 2 (2) i N.A. 2 j (2) 2 250 (250) N.A. ° 250 � (2 5-0) i h'.A. 50 (50) i 1 4,000 {4,000) N.A. 4,OW (4,000) N.A. 1,000 (1,000) Oxidizer gas 3 € Gasecus 3 N.A. N.A. 1,500 y N.A. j N.A. 1,500 N.A. N.A. Liquea7_d N.A. E5 N.A. i N.A. 35 N.A. N.A. N.A. i Ryraphorzc 4 4 50 i 1 (:) 10 0 0 13-stab3e 4 : (3) 3E3 i 1/4 E (£/4) 2 I4 ('!4) E (reactive) 3 5 (5) 50 3 f (1) 2 50 (50) 25O 50 E (50) i 250 i 10 10 i 1 N.L. N.L. 750 N.L. N.L. N.L. ? N.L. N.L, E Water reactive i 3 5 (s) N.A. i 5 (5) N.A. 2 50 (50) N.A. i 50 (50) N.A. 10 i (30s 3 125 i {l25) N.A. 325 (125) N.A. 3 25 (25) N.A.-Not applicable. N.1,.-No fi gait. iPor ga to as of I:euids,divide theamount in pounds by 10. 2 he a- l-quantities in storage and'use shall not exceed t:he quantity€fisted far storage. 37'3_aggregate q'aantity o=not?lar imable,solid and ronilarnmable or noncombustible lice;d hazardous materials allowed in outdoor storage per single property under the same ownership or control used for retail or wholesale sales is allowed to exceed the exempt amounts when such storage is in accordance with Sec- tion 8003.34. TABLE 6001.15-D----MATERIALS PRESENTING G A HEALTH HAZARD6- MAXIMUM QUANTITIES ALLOWED IN AN OUTDOOR CONTROL AREA5,2,3 i S'ORACe i i3SE-_C.O3EG SYSTEM SYS"€m �? llw:ld tiaiiars i Gat k 04uld uai8ars _Gal i - s+aid Ga lcrs 3 S¢rd peoside ra:seda► i Cie.€3.at PM SUN Pounds 12ooads) ; Cf.r£,at R.A i Sow PM.Its x 3,tdffi Poe x 3.7E8 Pub°L j X 3.756 for L MATER Ai x C.483Pd Po?kg x 3.4ffi3ffi toe#S x C.C283 for 0 x x.4536 far kC i X CAW&12?kg f x 0.0233 ter mai X CAM IDM km X 0.4636 for kC . rc s, 0 i n 1 n+en i n 5,^0'0`0 500 ...arc: ogens o, afl t,Of3e, 830 .0,000 S,Ow 810 Corrosives i 5,000 500 810 I 5" 5.-, ? 810 1,001) 1II0 Fighlytoxics 1 (°s) 244 i 1 i f#'> 204 '!4 i (1'14) ^ ^ # 810 40,000 3,C Irritants 10,000 000 i 0/0 810 5,1,00 5110 Other aealdi hazards 3o,Goo 1,1100 810 ? 10,Wv0 1,000 310 5,000 i 500 E Ra3ioactiv_5,6,7 Asha e rmr ers i 2 mCi(74 MBa) 2 mCi(74 MBa) 2 mCi(74 MBa) 0 0 0 0 0 s Seta m,..erss i 200 mCi(7.4 x 200*3Ca(7.4 x 2'J0 wsCi(7.4 x � 0 3 0 0 � 0 0 3 106 MBa) :O61',f 3a) 106 MBa) Catptna errr£tte s i 14 Ct(5 2 x 4 Ci(5.2 x l4 Ci(5.2 x 0 3 0 0 0 0 305 MBa) j MBa) 105 MBa) i sensitizers i 10,000 3,000 830 10,000 1,000 830 5,000 500 Toxics 500 i (500) 810 SOG 4 50 810 25 (25) 1 Ncr gallons of liquids,divide the amount in you=ds by 10. 2The aggregate quantities in storage and use shall not exceed the quantity listed forstorage. 37he aggregate quantity of nanf atnmable solid and nonfarrr,.:able or noncombustible liquid hazardcus materials allowed in outdoor storage ger single property under tiie sante ownership or control used for retail or wholesale sales is allowed to exceed the exempt amounts when such storage is in accordance with Sec- tion 9001.14. 4llertnitted only when used its approved exhausted gas cabinets,ex austed enc€osures or fume hoods. 5For lice used nonseaied solaces,the inaximum quantity allowed and the maximum quantity per cor,tahier in outdoor storage per single property under tie same ownership or control are as follows:alpha emitters,2 :curies(7.4 x l07 becquere":s);beta er;itte s,200 curies(7.4 )< 1012 becquerels)•for gate ma.emitters, the naaximuln quantity allowed rs 14 cures(5.2 x 105 V.Bri)and the maximum quantity allowed per container is 0.3 emne(3.7 x 109 becquerels) SLicensed,sealed sources in instruments,calibration devices and equipment are exempted. 7 mc-£ni3licuries. Ci-curies. 1-212 19�B CAUFORMA RRE CODE 9003 -SECTION 80-33—STORAGE The bu;ld ng,room ar are-,sha*contain or drain the:hazardous mate^aIs and i:e-protectloi °.eater t Trough tl:e se o`ore the 80011 General. following memods: 8003.1.1 Applicability. Storage of iaaardous materia s where 1.Liquid-tight sloped or recessed fteo-s in indoor locations or the aggregate quantity is ir, excess of the exempt amounts set Similar areas in outdoor locations, forth In Section 800 . 5 shall be<n accordance with Section 800'1 2,Liquid-tight floors in.indoor locations or sin i°ar areas in oat- and 8033. door locadot#s provided with.liquid-tigiit raised recessed or es d ti sills or Storage of hazardous materials where e the aggregate quantity dues, does not exceed tl:e exempt a tion;#is set forth in Section 8001.15 3. Sunips and co lection systems,or shall be iii accordance wit i Section 8001. 4.Drainage systems leading to an approved location. For display and storage in retail and wholesale sales occupaii- Incom,3atible inaieniiIs s as be se p rated from each other:r the cies,see section SY;1,14. secondary containmen't system. 80011,2 Signs. Signs p_Ohibiting smoking shall he provided in Secondary corr_ainment for indoor s�oragc areas shall be storage areas and 'within 25 feet 27623 rnni) of outdoor storage designed conlair a spill from,tbe'a:gesr vessel;'roes the design{ areas. love edit me of re-protection water calcu;ated:to discharge from tare f re-ex r•g ishing system.over hzi nim* m required system g 36i. Spill cotr'ds and sectirida y care i retr£:a hazard- design area -or area. of the room or area in which ,he storage is ous ale-iais liels�ids and solids ;°dated,whichever is st"aller,for a period of 23 minutes. 8003.1.3.1 Applicability. Rooms, bt,,ildings or areas used for Secondary contain-pent *or outdoor storage areas shall' be t"e storage of:ouid Cr se_idi a az...dous-rate pals shall be orov#ded designed s`};;'ortai. a sp'i l from the larges:indMad,ual vessel.is the t a ' , area s open to raittfai:,secondary con"ain#len sial �e yesi Tied wi°11 s i'l corn .�l and secondary containment s accordance vi.�_ p g Section 8W3.13. to inc`ude the vol-me of a 24-hour rainfall as deterrrxined by a 25-year storm and provisions sial: be Trude to drain accdrr t la- EXCEPT3ON storage of containers an api eaved captain.- tions of g W t:aowater and-ain.waler ne..t spaiiwts in accorda,ce'wita Section 8003. 3A. A monitor-Mg mriod sial be v.ded to deter hazardous 8W113.2 Ssiliot#toi for f#iradoits materials liquids. materials ir :the secondary conta4rimtnt sys_e.#, 7-#e mon; g Rooms,buildings or areas used or the storage of hazardous mate- method is allowed to be vis a: rspect;on of!11e_^:r'i.rnavy or Secon-- ra.s i�rids.n `id:vidua'vessels l av r g a capacity of-more tlian darn cor:tairiment, or other approved means. Where sec=ondary 55 gallons 208.2 of when the aggregate capacity of multiple containment is subject to the int_ision of wafter, a mor tering vessels exceeds 1,3f gallons ;3785 shall be nrovio d with iethod for detecting water shall be prov;ded. Whei~rroni'toring spill- control to prevent the floe of Eels#ds to adjoiinng areas, devices are provided,they shall be connexted to distinct visual or doors in s.nd.00r#ocatioa:s and similar surfaces in or#:do,::oca- audible aa-_:rrs. tions shall be constructed to con a-i a spill from the largest single v ssel by one o:tae ol_ovri ig i 3etirods: Drainage systems s.ha;l be in accordance with the Plumbi g Code and the follow r• b. iqu tigh Slope,-:o recessed flora in indoor Locations or g: similar._r..`?..2Yr E)3tdo.°r.^vCa:dCnS, 1,The s o:e o-floors in ndoer locations or S:#riilar areas in ou- door locations to drains shall not• e less.na i i percent, 2. ?} 'igy floors i �ndoor locations or si3 oY c`ea§ 2. Drains t eX1 indoor Sty^c✓e areas S ?ii �e S3LAL iv^ a ze doo' _��#1.eS provided with. .dtig:t raised recessed si#IS o �F Fv r,re- ct`1v^ � tR- nm a vo:r r e . 'e:_ prose wa.�_ as de.e�r::_;�ied by the design dikes,or density discharged from the automatic,fire-extinguishing system 3.Burn-,s and collection systems. over the'mir:lli'urn requ;red system design area CZ area of tlIe room Excep, for s.#rfacir the floors,si<ls,dikeS,sur and or area in which the storage is Iodated,whichever is siva ier, �, �S �tb:lei,- io systetns shall he constructed or ironcorobust.b:e uite:ta,.arid 3.;Drahns from outdoor storage; eas shall be sized to carry the sial Shall ?e YY 2:Ute r r ^:C £f32te?Ec stored, 1oi:„n ^3 t.. I£:e flow and the voi-Li ie o a 24-hour'rainfall as cher arc <ght sills or dikes are provided,they are rot required de_e ri:Tied by a 25-year,storm, t perm eter onenings Which are provided wit8 an Me grate �:i�ateriais of cc istrdcticr.for air age system s spar:be co n- .ien�l across t.e o eii< fZa`connects to Gr•approved co_i.,etr©n • : p g a:lste with tfre t:nateria,s sto- syster::. 5.hicompatlble mat rials shall be separated from each other in 80€13.1.3.3 Secondary containment for ha7ardaus materials the drainage system,and Hquids 2nd-solids When requ d by Tab e 8003 A b ings, 6 Drains shall terminate in an approved t cae away hfrom-a rooms o areas is ` for ffie Storage of hazardous materials HquidS buildings,valves, -.ars of egress, ` eaccess roadways,adi^n_ cr solids sha l be-,rovided with secondary containment in accord- rg property and,stow drains. ance`✓✓illi t„_„section when the capacity of an indiv:dual vessel,or ,he aggregate capacity of rnulti,p e vessels exceeds the following: W03.1.3.4 Containment pallets. When;zsed as a subst t-ite for r..iouids: Capacity of anro#v.vua v c se exceeds 55 jai spit" con-trol and secondary rritaint for outdoor storage n accordance w tri the axce�tier Sect-'on 833.,...3..,c� tai:__e t loris(208.2�;or.zd aggregate capac#.y of-P-Ldti- pa:lets sha:l cC rely win#trye o"ov, pie vessels exceeds 1,333 ga_iors('?785 L). Solids: Caraeity of an individual vessel exceeds 553 - A"quid-tight sumnp accessible,for Astia rs;ec.or shall be ;rounds (248.8 kg) or the aggregate capacity of provided, -#i. ..p e vessels exceeds 13,330 pounds 4524.8 2.?he sump sha?l be designed to contain?nott'less than 66 gailons k )• (249.8 i.,), ',u,213 8003.1.14 1998 CAUFORMA FtRE CODE 3003.1,#4 3. Exposed surfaces shall be compatible with material stored, 5. Pyrophoric gases. and & Mass 3 and 4 unstable{reactive}materials. 4.Containment;;abets shall be protected to prevent collection 7. Mass 2 and 3water-reactive solids and lig!ids. of rainwater within the sump. 80€33.1.8 Standby power, When mechanical ver:tilation, treat- 803.1.4 Ventilation. Ment systems,temperature control,marten,detection or other elec- 8003.1A.1. General. Indoor storage areas and s€Drage bt ridings tricaily operated systems are req➢aired, such systems shall be shall be nrovsded with mechanical exhaust nd ventilation or natural connected to a secondary source of power to auto.ratically supply vent ration where natural ventilation electrical power in the evert of loss of power from,the p nary ati n can be shown to be accept- source. See the Electrical Code. able for tine materials as stored. EXCEPTION.Storage areas for flan arable solids. See also EXCEPTION1 Storage areas For: Arnicle 75. E.Class 3 and 2 oxidizers. 2.Class III,IV oral v organic peroxides. 80€33.1.4<2, Systemqnaireerr . Exhaust ventilation systems 8003.1.9 �iaf controls. shall comply with all of she following: 1. Installation shall be in accordance with the Mechanical 8€103.1.9.1 General. 1-hpi t controls shall be provided in accord- Code, _ ance with Section 8003.1.9. 2. Mechanical ventilation shall be at a rate of not less than I cat- 8€303.1.9.2 Temperature control. materials which must be bic foot per minute per square foot{5„ Us per m2)of floor area stored at temperatures other than rnonnal ambient temperatures'to over the storage area, prevent a hazardous reaction shall be stored in an area provided 3. Systems shall operate continuously unless alternate designs with a means to maintain the temperature withain a safe rannge.Be- are approved, dundant temperature control equipment which will oiler ate upon 4. A manual shutoff control shall be -,rovided outside of the failure of th.e primary €emperature control system shall be pro- vided.Alternate means which prevent a hazardous reaction are al- roorn in a position adacert.o the access door to the room or in a n :owed. approved location.The switch shall be of the break-glass type and shall be labeled �1Ei4' 'LAA 10N S 'STEM EMERGENCY 80#3.1.9,3 Pressure control. Stationary talks used for the stor- SHUTOF F, age of hazardous materals liquids which can generate pressures C EXCEPTION: jFor S Y11 When,exhaust systems conveying ex- exceeding the talk design irnifs due to exposure fires or imernal A plosive,corrosive,combtrtibie,flammable or highly toxic dusts,mists, reaction shall have some form of construction or device that will A frames, vapors or gases are 100 percent exhausted'to the outside,can relieve excessive interna'pressure.Such relief devices shall vent yemergency ventilation.system shutoj�'is not required, to art approved location or to an exhaust scrubber or treatment Sys- 5. Exhaust ventilation shall be arranged to consider the density tern when specified in Sections 8003.2 through 8003.1.5. of the potential fumes or vapors released.For fumes or vapors t'hat 8003.1.10 Emergency alarm. An approved emergency alarm 12 inches(3t�4.8 mn?} are ch ;r:hon air, -exhaust of the floor,shall be taken from a point within? system shall be provided in.buildings,roornns or areas used for stor- age or hazardous materials. Emergency a;arta-inittatitng devices 6. The location of both the exhaust and i le:air openings shall f r shall be ians,a.led outside e.each inferior exit or exit-access doer o. be arranged to provide air movement across all po Boras of the storage buildings, rooms or areas. Activation of an emergency floor or room to prevent the accumulation of vapors,and alarm-initiating device shall sound a local alarm to alert occupants 7. Exhaust ventilation sinal`:not be recirculated within.the room of an emergency situation:involving hazardous materials. or building if the materials stored are capable of emitting hazard- ous vapors. 8003..11 Supervision. Emergency atarrrn, detection and auto- mattc sire-extinguishing systems required by Section 80013 shall 8003.1.5 Separation of incompatible hazardous materi- be supervised by an approved central, proprietary or remote sta- als. See Section 8001.i 1.8. tion service or shall initiate an audible and visual signal at a con- 54303.1.E Fire-extinguishing systcrnse indoor storage areas and stantly attended on-site location. storage buildings shall be protected by an aufornatic sprinkler sys- 8003.1.12 Clearance from combustible& The area surround- lig The designs of the sprinkler system shall not be less than that an outdoor storage area or tank shall be kept clod of con bus regn reed by tl e Building vole:or rdina.�y 3lazard Irv;p 2 wi£l a tible materials and vegetation for a minimum distance of 30 feet minimurct design area of 3,80 square feet(278.7 m2).See UB (9°44 mm) Standard 9-1. Where the materials or storage arrangement re- 8003.1.13 Noncombustible floor. Except for surfacing, floors quires a?nigher level of sprinkler system protection in accordance of storage areas shall be of noncombustible construction. with nationally recognized standards,the higher level of sprinkler system protection shall be provided. 80433.1.14 Weather- protection. When overhead nonrcombus- t:ble const'naction is mov.ded for slrelterirng outdoor hazardous EXCEPTION: Approved alternate a.toth;atic dare-extinguishing material storage areas,such storage shall not be considered indoor systems are allowed. storage when all of tine following conditions are me'',: 8003.1.7 Explosion control. Indoor storage rooms, areas aril ; � g ��CE�3'I�3Na S?Drage o`explosive, cetor�atal;e or pyraprawc buildings containing the following materials shall be provided- materials shall be Considered as indoor Storage. with explosion control in accordance with the Building Code: 1. Supports shall be of noncornbustibie corns£ruction, 1. Highly toxic flarrunable or toxic flammable gases when:not 2. Supports and walls shall not obstruct more than 25 percent of stored in gas cabinets, exhausted enclosures or gas rowns {see the peril eter of the storage area,and 9eCtiO.e 8Q�1.��}. 2tion 80 1."0)e dusts.See�r£icie 7�, 3. The distance to buildings,property lines,streets,alleys,pub- lic ways or means of egress to a pu"obe way shall not be less!.hall 3. �1ass 4 oxidizers. t° storage :re distance required for ora outdoor hazardous material s.o_age 4. Unclassified detornatable and Mass?organic peroxides. area without weather protection. ....... ......... ......... .............._........ _.......... ........ ......... ._....... ......... .I....... ......... ......... ......... ......... ..............._.1.11.1............. ......... ......... ... _........ ......... ......... ......... ......................... ......................... 1998 CAC€FORNiA FIRE CODE 3003,1.15 TABLE 80011-A 8003.1.15 Required detached storage. Group H Occupancies cortai ing q;.tanfes of tzzardo-:s materials it excess of those set ford;n Tab e 8-Z.1-B seal:be in buildings used for no other pur- pose, steal, not exceed one story its height and steal? by w3ti-out basements,crawl spaces or other under-floor spaces. TABLE X003.1-A----Rr UiRED SECONDARY CONTAINMENT—HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SWDS AND LIOWDS STORAGE 04000P STORAGE OUT-�)OOR STORAaE MA MA E 63�� i 3d uE � Sa E w isE� 1,Physical Hazard Materials Cc z Usti Ie dusts i N€Zi NA : NR NA i 4 combustible ll ids Mass ll NA See Article 79 NA See Article 79 Class€€-A NA See Article 79 i NA See Article'79 €class lit-B NA See Article 79 NA See Article 79 :c~ycgetssc iiusds NA See Article 75 ? NA See Article 75 y Rxplcsives See Article 77 9 See Article 77 Asa.-enable Ecu: ds Cla s i-A NA See Article 79 NA E See Article 79� E Mass L-' NA See Article 79 ? NA See Art;de 79 E class€-C i NA See Article 79 3 NA See Article 79 Flammable scuds NPC NA NR NA i Organic peroxides Class UI7R R Nlb' E NR Class i R R NR NR Class€I R R NR i :SIR (Class€I R R 't NR i SIR E Class IV €2 Y R NR NR Class V NR i NR NPI NR Oxidizers crass 4 R R NR E NR i Class 3 R IR N?2 NR Class 2 i R R N€2 NR Class i R ! R i NR NR Pyrorhorics i NR R NPC i R i €astable(:eactives) Class 4 R j R i R R f class 3 RR e R R Class 2 R R ` R R Class l E NR NR ' R R i i water reactsves class 3 R R R R Class R R Class,S i NR NRR R i Carcinogens NR NR NR R f cotrossvesl+iR R NR R 3igriy toxics R ; R i C R : -:tansVR o NRNR Other heath hazards NR NR Nit R ?RadioactivesR R R R Se ssttzers N? NR NR R : :7cxics i PR R NA=Not Applicable NR_Not tRequimd R=Rena.-ed UD=Unciass;fled Detonatabie TABLE 8003.1-S 1998 CALIFORMA FME CODE 8003,2 w 8003.3.1,3.3,3 TABLE 84031-3-REQt}1RED DETACHED STORAGE(See Section i DETACHED'STORAGE 35 RFC URED WHEN THE QUA?"I"rFY OF M£+TERI1AL axCEEDS THAT LISTED i 5c36ds and L-,!quids(tone;1�2 Ce80e(CUb a?sat){,z 7 f Meta7ia9 x$n7.2£er Seg } x 0.0283?az nal s t. Exciosives,basting agents,black powder,ireworks,detoaaeab9e Over exempt amounts Over exempt arc=ns j organic;teroxides 2. Class 4 oxidizers $ ;3. Class 3 or 4 detottaea?;1e unstable(reactives) 4. Oxidizers,ficu;ds and solids Class 3 3,20E N.A. Class 2 2,000 F.A. 3 t3 ' - 5. Organic peroxides Class i Over exe-mpt amou its N.A. 25 I Class 11 50 N.A. Cass 3:€ j N.A. B S. Unstable(reactives) Class 4 M'000 20 Class 3 1. 2,000 E 3 Class 2 25 #0,000 7. water reac.ives Class 3 1 3 N.A. r Class 2 25 N.A. 8. Pyropho:ic gases I .A. 2,000 13 N.A.-Not apphcacle. For Materials w ich are detonatable,the distmce to other buiid•,ngs or property lines shall be as specified in the Building Code.(See vBC Tables 3-1";3-Ca,Footnote i;and 5-A.1 2"Over exeMpt amounts"means over the quantities se:forth in'Fable 8001.l5-A. 8003.2 Explosives and Blasting Agents. Storage of explosives 2. Be provided with self-closing limited access ports or non- and blasting agents shall be in accordar<ce with Article 77.Storage conbustiole windows to give access to equipment controls.The of::reworks shall be sn accordance with Article 78. average velocity at the face of access ports or windows sfiall lot be Storage of explosives, blasting age-its.black powder and fire- less than 200 feet per mmute(1.002 m1s)with a minimum of 150 works shall be in detached buildings in accordance with Section feet per minute(®.76 m/s)at any point of the access gond or win- 8033.1.15 when required by Section 810133.1. 5. 3. Be connected to an:exhaust system, 81103.3 'Toxic and Highly Toxic Compressed Gases. 4. Be provided with self-closing doors, and S003.3.1 Indoor storage. 5. Be constructed sof not less than 0.8997-inch (2.46 mm. ) (12 8003.3.1.1 General. Indoor storage of toxic and highly toxic gage)steel. compressed gases in amounts exceeding the exempt amounts set 8043,3.1.3.3 Exhausted) enclosures. Exhauswd enclosures ford: in Section 840i.15 shall be in accordance with Sections shall be designed to: 8003.1,813133.3.1 and 800 3.3.3. 1. Operate at a negative pressure in relation.to the Su rou zdirng 8003.3.1.2 Fire-extinguishing system. In additions to Section area,and 8003.1.6,the following req-mretne:nts shall a;ply: 2. Provide an average velocity at the face of the enclosure of not less than 203 feet per minuite 10.02 m/s)with a minimum of 154 1. Gas cabinets, exhausted enclosures and gas rooms for the feet per minute(01.76 m/s)at any point. storage of cylinders shallbe internally sprinklered,and 8043,3,1.3,4 was roams. has rooms shall be designed to: 2. Alternate are exti ngulshing systems shall not be used for storage areas,gas cabinets,exhausted enclosures or gas rooms. 1. Operate at a?legative pressure in relation to the surrounding area, and 8003.3.1.3 Ventilation and storage arrangement. 2. Direct the exhaust ventilation to an exhaust systern. 80€33.3.1.3.1. Ventilated area. Cylinders shall be stored within 8003.3.1.3.5 Treatment systems. gas cabinets,exhausted enclosures or gas roo;ns. 84133.301.3.5.€ General. Treatment systems shall be udliaed to EXCEPTION.Toxic gas cylinders having an aggregate capacity handle the accidental release of gas.Treatment systems sl_ail be not exceedhng the exempt amounts set forth in Table 8001.35-11 wheel utilized) to process all exhaust ventilation to be discharged from Footnote 5 is a=ce-applied gas cabinets,exhausted enclosures and gas rooms. Portable and stationary tames stall be stored witirin gas roonns or exhausted)enclos inns.a ae room or arra in which gas cabinets or 8003.3,1.3.5.2 Design. Treat-rent systerns shall be capable of. exha seed enclos ^es are located s all be provided wit ex roust diluting, adsorbing, absorbing,containing, neutralizing,burning Gas a venttiation.wgest single as cabinets or exhausted ted enclos res steal:rot be used or otherwise processing the entire contents of the as the sole nea. s of ex:aust for any room or area. tank or cyli=nder of gas stored or used.When a total contaipment syster:is utilized,the system shall be designed to han die tine max- 8003.3.1.31 Gas cabinets. Gas cabinets shall comply with all mum anticipated pressure of release to the system when it reaches of the following: equilibrium. I. Operate at negative pressure in relation to the surrounding 80013.1,3.5.3 Performance. Treatment systems shall- be de- area, signed°o_reduce the rnaximu?n allowable discharge concentration 1998 CA€.lFORMA HRR CODS of the gas to one-half 7 DLIHI at the point of discharge to the atmo- The gas-detection system shall be capable o¢-no l'£cri g £le sphere.gine 'more:hart one gas is emitted to the treatment sys- roan or area in whl ch the gas is stored at or below the permissible tem, .One treatment system sinal: be designed to handle the exposure lirnit or ceiling li€nit and the discharge froth the treat- worst-case release based or:""Ile release rate,the quantity and,the rmernt system at or below one-half the I'DI i mit. ID', for all the gases stored or=used• 86£33.3.1.7 Smoke detection. An approved supervised stnolce- 811 3.3.1,3.5.4 Sizing. Treatment systems shall be sued to pro- detection system sMl be provided it rooms or areas where highly cess the maximum worst-case release of gas based on the rrraxi- toxic compressed gases are stored indoors. Ac:ivatior of the Mune flow rate of release from the largest cylinder or tank ut izee_. detection systems shall soland a local alarm. ahs snare contents of tanks and cylinders shall be considered. 8€03.3.1.8 Maximum 'number of cy3inders per gas calcis 8003.3.x.3.5.5 Stationary tanks. Stationary tanks shall be la- net. The number of cylinders contained in a single gas cabinet beled with the rnax=_murr. rate of release for the gas contained shall:not exceed three. based on valves C :ttirigs z1hat are inserted directly into the tank.If EXCEM M Cabinets containing cylinders not exceeding .i:f$::t_ipl,ee valves or fitting's are provided,the maxF33'2um_`ot�1 rate Ii pound(t".+.4536 kg)net contents each shalfir�d Se�?3i�ec�5 to a inax'.::`Iurn re, ease for the valine or f t:lr g with the hig rest flcav rase shall be QF i�v cyii:sets. indicated.If liq lofted gases are in contact wit* valves or fittings, 8003.12 Outdeor storage. .he liquid flow ra=y,shalt be utr izcd for.,urnoses of comrsu atror. Flow rates hid.ca_c. or the lab._shad be converted to cubic feet 8003.3.2.1 General. Outdoor storage of highly toxic or toxic per rY inure(Lis)of gas at norim.al zemnerature aro presslire. compressed gases'r amounts exceeding the exempt arnounts set forth in Section 800:.15 shall be it accor4ance with Sections 8003.3.1.3.s.6 Portable tanks and cylinders. For portable 8003.1,8003.3.2 and 8303.3.3. .anKs e 3 cy;col, ^e maximur"i`low rate of release shall be cal- ci lased bases:on assusn_mg he total release from the cylinder or 8€103,3.2.2 Distance from storage to exposures. tank within tl„e tine spec tied in Table 800.3-A.Wher.portable 8003.3,2.2.1 General. Outdoor storage of h-*_—ly toxic or toxic tanks or cylinders are equipped with approved excess flow or re- coir;pressed gases shat comply with the Building Code and Sec- daced flow valves,the worst-case release shall-be determined by tion 8003.3.2.2, the maxi'°unt aclnfevable flow from the valve as determined by the valve iranufaclrirer or the gas supplier.Reduced flow and ex- 8003.3.2.2.2 Distance limitation to exposures. Outdoor stor- cess low valves shall be permanently marked by the niarnufactur- age of'highly toxic or toxic compressed gases shall not be within er to indicate the tnax"Imurrn design flow rate.Such markings shall 75 feet (122 860 mm) of a nun ldhig;, props .y line, street, alley, indicate the flow rate for air uider standard conditions. publ-c way or mearts of egress to a public way unless the storage is sbieltled by a stmicti re having a mi:rirr um fire-resistive rating of two hours and which nterrupts the lige of sight between the "SABLE 8008.3-A—RATE OF RELEASE FOR CYLINDERS storage and t-he exposure.he protective strucnlre shall he at:east AND PORTABLE 5 feet(:524 trim)frorm expos€rres.71111.-rrotective structure shall cow, not have trots than.wc sides at approximately 90-degree d rec- 5 s oores,or three sides wit-connecting angles of approximately 135 ottah€e tans 40 240 degrees. EXCEPTION.vases in gas cal sets complying With Section 8003.3.€.3.2 and located 5 feet;.524 mm;or more`rotn buildings and 8£03.3.1.4 Emergency power. Emergency power shall be pro- 25 rest(7620 m�:;f ern n ea-:s c-egress.Section 8003.3.2.2.3 shall not vided it:ren:of standby power for: apply 1. xha=est ve stili:tar> including tl e poi rr supply for: 8003.se2.2.3 Openings tr exposed buildings. When the storage treat- men'systems, area is located closer t,--n 75 reef(122 860 mm.).o a building,open.- Ings into a building other than.piping shall not be above the height 2. Gas-detection systems,ns, of the top of the s'ie ding struc re or within 501 feet(15 243 a:m.) 3. Emergency alarms systems,and honzonta ly from tine storage area whether or riot shielded by a en er l protective structure. 4. Te p.��attire-. con-tr o systems. 8003.3.2.2.4 Air intakes. The storage area shall not be within 8003.3,1.5 Limit controls. ler addition to the limit controls re- 75 fee:(22 860 rnm)of air intakes. a:red by Section 80013.1.9,excess flow control shall be`ovided for stationary tanks which are piped for filling or dispensing. 80€33.3.2.3 Canopies. Portable tanks and cylinders stored out- side of buildings shall be stored •rider a canopy o nor omb-astibie 80033-1.6 Gas detection. A continuous gas-detection systems construction.Stich storage shall rotbre considered indoor sto<age. sinal:be provided to detect the presence of gas ai or below the per- See.also Section 80x33.1.14, .missible expo zure lir n t or cei ng lint. The detection system t a signal to a constan=y at fir£as torratic:`ire-sp f r ler rte n shall be Ur vide t"cr ca•o sha_== lrt.rwte a focal alar�i a: tea rsr n tended contro.station.The alarm,:sail be both visual and a,dible aswd for stora pits ge of highly toxic or toxic compressed gases. and shall be designed to provide warming both inside and.outside 8003,3.2.4 Piping and controls. l addi.io to the e�itis nems Of':lie storage area.T.e audible alarm sha_be distinct from ail oth- of Section 8001.4.3,piping and controls on s ationary tanks shall er alaarnns. be in accordance with all of the following: FXCE '3ONS: r Signai transmission to a oonst=tly attended pressrire-relief devices s a 5�vented iC a tr�a'r ert system? is stored.P_sta,.ar>_e d knot de provided w<en not rote iiia,o:e ccylinderdesigned it accordance with Section 8003.,3.1.3.51 as 2.A connnuo a Pas-detection system neer:not e provided For toxic 2. Where tilling or dispersing co srectiors.ire provided,they gases When the physiologicui Waming properties For: e gas an-,at a shall have a means of local ex wast. Such exhaust shall be de- .evei below the accepter pe. issihee exposarre ii ,e for ahs gas. signed to capture fumes and vapour The exhaust shall be dire.^,ted °a•�°E y TABLE 8003.5-A to a treatment system: designed in accordance with Section 8003.4 flammable and Combustible Liquids. Storage of 8003.3.1.3.5, and `larrmsable and combustible liquids shall be its accordance with J. S atio:ary tanks shall be provided with a means of excess Article 75. flow control or:tank islet and owlet connections. 8€03.5 Flamm Solids and Flammable Gases. EXCEPTIONS: i.Inlet connections tha:are designed to preclude 80015.1 Indoor storage. backflow. 2.Pressure-re'ief devices. 8003.5.1.1 General. Indoor storage of flammable solids and 80033.3 Special provWons. flanirnable gases in amounts exceeding the exempt amounts set fo tlt it Section 8031.15 stall, be in accordance with Sections 8003.3.3.1 Seismic protection. Stationary ranks and associated 81303.1 arid,8033.5.1.Storage of comb-astible fibers sisal be in ac- piping systems shall be seismically braced in accordance with the cordance with Ar icle 28. See also Section 80€31.16.2 for storage Bui Bing Code. of ttarmtnab e gases in quantities riot exceeding exempt amounts. 8003,3.3.2 Security. See Section 80011 11.2. 800 x.5.1,2 Pile sine limits and location for solids. F,ammable 8003.13.3 Leaking cylinders, One or more gas cabinets or solids stored in quantities greater than 1,000 cubic feel(28.3 mn % exhausted enclosures shall be provided to lsatndle leakitng shall beseparated it5to plies each not argot.has. 1., cubic feet (.28.3 Ten }. ells'e widtlhs between;n"es shall riot be less than: the cy`i'ders, height of the piles or 4 feet(1219 mm),whichever is greater. EXCEPTION:A cabiret or exha"_sted enclosure need rot be pro- vided for leaki^g cylinders ders if: Flammab.e solids shall riot be stored in basements. yr,.. Alt cylinders are stored witi~._n gas cabinets or exha-,sted ercl'o- 8003.5.1.3 Static-producing equipment. Static-producing wires,or equilpmetnt located in flammable gas storage areas s1hall be 2.Approved containtMen£vessels a.-,provided in accordance with grounded. all of lite€o'lowing: 2.1 Containment vessel's shat:be capable of linty containing a 8€03.5.2 Outdoor steerage. release, 2.2 ..lined personneE Sha t be avaiiab3e at a^approved location, 8003.5.2.E General. Outdoor storage of flammable solids and and flammable gases in amounts exceeding exempt amoutnts set ford 2.3 t cntai tenser vessel's s.a;;be capable o`bey g transported t3 its Section 80.01.15 shat%be in accordance with Sections 8'003.1 the leaking cyEi nden and 8003.5.2.Storage of combustible fibers shall be in accordance Gas cabit::ets or exhausted enclosures shall be located as with Article 28. fol.ows: 8€03.5,2.2 Distance from storage to exposures, Outdoor sten- 1. Withfti or adjacent to outdoor storage areas,or age of f 'arnmsable solids sisal'not be located within 20 feet(6036 nam) of any building, property line, street, alley, public way,or 1 Within gas rod nns. means of egress to a public way.At,unpierced two-hoar fire-resis- Gas cab-Anets or exhausted enclosures shall be connected to an tive wall extending not less than 313 uncles(762 grim)above and to exhaust systern. See Section 8003.3.1.3.5. the sides of the storage area is allowed it list}of such distance. 8€03.3.3.4 Local exhaust for leaking portable tank& A rneatis Outdoor storage of flammable gases shall'be in accordance with of local.exhaust shall be provided to capture teaks from portable Table 8003.5-A. tanks.Portable ducts or collection syster_ss designed to be applied 8003.5.2.3 Pile size limits far solids. Outdoor storage of~am- to t€se sate of a leak in a varve or fitting on :be tank are acceptable. enable solids shall be separated into piles not larger tha_"n 5,000 cu- 'r! lova;exhaust systems shall be contnected to a treat neer system bio;set(141 n3;each.Aisle widths between piles small not be less as specified in Section 8003.3.1.3.5. The local exhales' system that.,one-half the height ofthe piles or 10 feet(3048 trim),which- shall be provided: ever is greater. 1. Within or I'm nnediately adjacent to outdoor storage areas,or 8003.5.2.4 Static-producing equipment. Static-producing 2. Within gas rooms used for portable or stationary tanks. equipmnent in flammabie gats storage areas shall be grounded. TABLE 8010.3.5-A—Fi„AFd MABLw COMPRESSED GASES— DiSTANCE FROM STORArm TO EXPOSURESI Yl,3At;fx UFA DWANCE TO BU;LM£SGS, 1 -�--� STREETS,ALLEYS,PUBLIC WAYS CSF t MelX1"nF.#.`,M AMOUNT PER STORAGE AREA PROPERTY LtNiES IHAT CAN Be i ?M#VtMUM MSTANC?BE'f• EENT STORAGE y fCaa#e fxe?; ? Sfditd't Oft,feet; AREAS(feet) x 0.02S3 for m3 x 304.2 for rAm 0-4,225 —` 5 5 - 4,226-21,125 10 10 21,126-50,700 i 5 50,701-84,500 20 10 84,501 o:greater 25 20 'The distances can be reduced w 5 feet(1524 mm)when protective structures having a tninitnum fire resistance of two hozrs ^terrupt the Eine of sight betwee,-.tree container and the exposure,The protective str ucti re shall be at leas:5.feet(1524 err) freer:he exposure. f`e ccnf garatio t o.`the protective s?racture Shal..a'3ow natura'ventiiatton to prevent te accumaiatiott of azardous gas concentrations. 9n218 1396 CALIFOPMA SERE CODE 60133.6 a SF03.E,2.3.2 TABLE 6003.6-A,TABLE 8003.6-B 80016 Oxidizer& Mass 2 oxidizers shall not be stored in basements except wxerf such storage is in stationary tanks.Class 3 and 4 oxidizers ir ex- 8003.6.1 Indoor storage. cess of the exer:pt ar:o:rnts se,forth in Sections 8001.15 shall be 81303,6.1.1 General. Indoor storage of oxidizers in atro;trts stoned or the ground floor only. exceeding the exe_ript asno-unts set ford:tr Section 8001.15 sisal. 8003.6.1.8 Separation of Class 4 oxidizers from other materi- be it accordance with Sections 8003.1. and 8003.6.1. detail dis- als. In add;,;on to Section 8001.11.8,Class 4 oxidizer H;aids and play of oxidizers s fall ;e i f accoxdarce vault Sec€:orf 8001.14. solids shall be separated from otherhazardous rrater.a s by not less than o hou fire-resistive construction or stoned n See also Section 8301.:5.3 for storage of oxidizing gases in hazardous-nater;als storage cabinets. See Section 800:AMA ria^'hies not exceeding exerrfpt amounts. Detached storage braidings for Class 4 oxidizer liquids and so;_ 81103.6.1.2 Detached storage. Storage of liquid and solid oxi- ids wail be.ocated a rnin mum;f 50 feet(14 240 tTfn:;froar other diners shall be it detached bu'ldirgs in accordance,with Section hazardous aa€exials storage. 8003.1.15 when required by Sector 8033.1.15. 80€33.6.109 Contamination. p.itls.rid and solid oxidizers s`:sai not, 8003.6.1.3 Distance from detached storage buildings to expo- be stored on or against cor:bustible surfaces.Owing storages care sures. In addition to the requirefrrerts of the BuJ."ding Code,de- shall be taken to prevent cart€ar;ira€ion. €ached storage buildings sa all be located in accordance with 8003.6. .10 Static-producing � jai equipment, Static-producing 'Tables 8003.46-A and 8303,6-13. kd r §�s p.0. 8 er��rip;xsen€in axAaizer gas storage areas slfatl be graurded. 8€1113.6.1.4 Liquid-tight floor. In addition to Section 810x;3.1.13, 8003.6.2 Outdoor storage> floors of storage areas for liquid and solid ori;iters shall be of liq- uid-tight construction, 8003.6.2.1 General. Outdoor storage of oxidizers in ainounts exceeding the exempt amounts set fortis in Section 8001.:5 shall l 8003.6.1.a Smoke and beat venting. Smoke and beat ver-ring be in accordance with Sections 8003.1 and 8003.5.2. sha11 be-,rovided.'else design criteria sha i be as set fortis in the Building Code. 8€03.6.x.2 Distance from storage to exposures. 8003.6.1.6 Smoke detection. Am approved supervised smoke- 8003.6.12.1 Solids and hqulds. Storage areas for liquid and detection system shall be ins€ailed in liquid and solid oxidizer solid oxidizers shall be located in accordance with Tables storage areas. Activation of the detection systems shall sound a 8003.6-Ff,and.8003.6-B. local alarm. 80133,6.2.2.2 uses. Storage ureas for oxidizer gases shall be;r; EXCE°TION, A smok—.-detection system need not be provided in accordance with sable 8003.6-G. detached storage.buildings protected by an aut=.atic fire-extinguish- ing system 81303.6.2.3 Storage conditions. 8003.6.1.7 Storage conditions. The maximum quantities per 800161.3.1 Solids and liquid& Storage ax.arsgement for liquid building in detached storage buildings small not exceed those set and solid oxidizers shall be it accordance with Tables 8003.5-C forth in tables 8303.5-C through 8003,6-F% through 8003.6 The storage arrangerne ft for liquid and solid oxidizers shall be 8003.6.2.3.2 Gases, Storage arrangement for oxidizer gases as see forth in Tables 8W16-C through 8-3016-F, shall be it accordance with Fable 8003.6-G. TABLE 6003.6-A--CLASS 1,2 AND 3 Ob`MMER MUMS AND OLM SEPA ATION OF DETACHED AND OUTDOOR STORAGE FROM OTHER BUSLMNGS,PROPERTY LINES, STREETS,ALLEYS,PUBLiC WAYS OR MEANS OF EGRESS TO A PUBLM WAY ! 3%iME23 dints^a x 39 .3?fie MM, I N.R. 2 35 3 5� NRR _not red irec. TABLE 81003,6-B--CLASS 4 OMDUER LMAUIDS AND OWDS— SEPARA 16ON OF DETACHED AND OUTDOOR STORAGE FROM OTHER'B1 iLDi GS,.PROPERT Y LINES, STREETS,ALLEYS,PUBLiC WAYS OR MEANS OF EGRESS TO Bs PUB=WAY of f a S a n a) .'s4%IrdS3iy.,"E.STA?a E"x'31) x .8 35 4 d rc x 30,3 for rnm Lave- 0 to 100 7s 501 to 1,1:,0025 1,001 to 3,000 2003 3,001 to 5,L300 300 { SX, W10,000 400 Over 10,000 As deter lined by the chief TABLE 8003.6-C 1998 CAUFOWA RRE CODE TABLE 8008.3-G TABLE 8008,8 —STORAGE OF CLASS# O=SER UOso DS AND SOURS U1?5!,`S(feet) Cbs`N 4'"E :e i x 304.8 for mm 'les max;mu;n ieng£ E No limit Max;^w wid•.h Sfl I Maximum heigH 20 m;rum-u:r..distance to next pile 3 Mi.^.itru�r:sEanc to ovals 2 Maximum quantity per building leo lir it f Storage i noncoz bzs:zb:c canto bens or in balk in detached storage bei€dings is not Eirnned as to quantity or arrangement TABLE 8003.6-0---STORAGE OF CLASS 2 0XVZER UQNB€DS AND SOUDS1,24 x 304.6 far mm f X 0.931 f 86 fpr metft ton e v{ f k£ Segregated out Off 1 Files i [/axifnum height(feeE) I i 32 12 1 Wlin ebur-distance to next pile(feet) Footnote 2 Footnote 2 Footnote 2 �/in Minimum distalnce to walls(feet) 2 2 2 Max;mum, per pile(tons) 20 501 200 l</ilmmu ,cua=t,ty per building(tons) 200 5000 No l; it {Storage in noncorribastiNe containers is not€incited iis to quantity or arranger„ent,except tha:plies shall be az!east 2 feet (609.6 ^m)from wails in spr nktered baiidings and 4 fee,( 2`•9 mm.)from ovalis?:{nonsprinwlered buildings;the distance between piles shall nut be Bess than the pile height. 2A¢sBe width shall not ne fess thud the pile height. 3QUantity lirnits shall be reduced by 50 percent in buildings or por•.iors of buildings used for retail sales. TAaLE 8003.6-E•--STORAGE OF CLASS 3 OX01ZER€.IOWDS AND SOUDSI,2 LMTS X 304.8 for mr., x 0.4635 for hg SSW-egBSrod �3roffiSS TvaS�^tz�� Piles Maxi.murn leig"t(feet) lv 1v -' Minimum distance to next pile(feet) Footnote 3 Footnote 3 Footnote 3 I PJf niinum distance to walls fleet) 4 1 4 4 :taxi.uln quan>. y per pile(tons) 20 ? 30 4500 i Maxffnu f uant y per b:si€ding(tors) l00 '< 300 No limn' {Except in buildings used nor retail sales,quwntity litlits per pile and per building are al]awed to be doubled where Cass 3 oxidizers are u noncoiribustibie containers. 2Quant;ty limits per pile and per building shall be reduced by 50 percent in buildings or portions of buildings used for retail sales. 3A;sle width shall not be less than.the pile height. TABLE 8003.6-F—S s ORALE OF CLASS 4 OXIDUERLla IRDS AND SOURS f�f3R#a'(fSl :,CSftf2dFfC3 x 304.6 for mm i ?;les Maximum.lengt;, 10 Maximum.widl-h 4 Maxi-.:m heig; g atiri r ,.,distarce to next pile 8 maxi_ui-,n quant ty per building No limit TABLE LASE USTANCE FROM USE TO EXPOSURES1 Qf3Ae4'm{TY OF GAS STORED fi'lS ANNE 7O A BUILDING OR#x:.'BUC WAY OR NSTANCE BETWEEN (.^,ubic feel C NTP) PROPERTY LNE THAT CAN BE SUIT ON(frit) STORAGE AREAS(Iset) i x 3.763 fol;- x 304.9 foz mim v-50,000 5 1 5 _ W 50,0001-10-3,0100 :0 10 t00,001 or greater l5 IO £?'he distances do not apply when protective structures having a miniitmurn file resisiance of two Blow-interrupt the line of s;g:.E between the storage container and the exposure.The protective struclu.-e shall be at leas,5 feel(3524 rnan)from the exposure.The confguraiio n of the protective structure shall allow natural ventilation to prevent the accumuiation of haz- ardous gas concent-:'ions. ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... _ ...... ......... ......... .... ..... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... .._ ............_....... _ _.._...... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ........ _... __ _ __ _ M8 CAL�FOR €A RRE CODE 80153.7- 00,17.2-5 TABLEBM33-A 8003.7 Organic Peroxides. 1. Containers and packages it storage areas shall be closed, 8€303.7.1 Indoor storage. 2. Bulk storage shall not be in piles or lams, 3003.7.1.1 General. Indoor storage of organic peroxides it 3. a minimum 2-foot{609,6 irtrl)clear space shall be main- amounts exceeding the exempt arrour;ts set forth ir, Section tained between storage and uninsu aced metal walls,and 80'01.15 shall be ir, accordance with Sections 8003.1 and 4, Fifty-five-gallons (2081L)drums shall not be stored niore 8003.7.;, than one drurn:hig,n. Unclassified detonatable organic peroxides that are capable of deton:ation3 irn their coral shipping containers under conditions of 8017.1.8,3 Location in building. The storage of Masses b and z re ex?sosure shall be stored Lq accord,ice with article 77 as 11 organ o peroxides shall by or, he groutlid floor.Class lsz organic required for high explosives. peroxides shall not be stared in baserierts. 8£303,7.1.2 Detached storage. Storage of organic peroxides 8003.7.1.9 ContarmnatiwL Organic peroxides shall be stored sl ail be in detached buildings it accordance with Section in their original DOT slipping containers. louring storage, dare 8O031.1.15 when required by Section 8003.1.15. shall be taken to prevent contwmisiat;on 8€03,7J.3 Distance from detached storage buildings to expo- 8O03.7.2 € utdoor storage. sures. In addition to the requirements of the Building Code,de- tached storage buildings sl ai; be iocated in accordance with 8O017.2.I General. Outdoor storage of organic perox-ides it Tables 8003.7-A and 8003.7-B. amounts exceeding the exempt amounts set forth, in Section: 8€ 3.7.1.4 Liquid-tight floor. In addition to Section 8003.1.:3, 8001.:5 shall be it accordance with Sections 8003.1 and, floors of storage areas shall be of liquid-tight construction. 8003.7.2. 8003.7.1,5 Smolre and heat venting. Smoke and heat venting a ��t;bl ts�o detonation in d=;d dormaarabp organic peroxides char "� Te e3'�abie Cf .e�©^.artC - normal S�:i�J g containers i'L ire shall be provided.The design criteria shall be as set forth in ;:ie conditions shall be store-in accordance wi?h�s'.,ie 77 as. :ed for Buildi ng C ode. high explosives. 8€133.7.1e6 Electrical wiring and equipment In additions to 8003.7.2.2 Distance from storage to exposures. Storage areas Section 80O1.1: dicot cal wiring and eqs np r ent in storage for organic peroxides shall be located in accordance with Sables areas for Class I or 11 organic peroxides shall comply wit'e`2 the re- 8003.:-a ar:d 8003.7-B. quirernents for electrical Class 1,Division 2 locations. 80O3e7.2.3 Electrical wiring and equipment. In addition to 8003.7.117 Smoke detection, an approved supervised smoke- Section 8£301.11.4, electrical wi lig and equipment in Outdoor detection system shall be provided in roo,rs or areas where Mass storage areas contain-ng Class a lI or 1I1.organ=ic peroxides shall 1,lI,1`z or IV arga^?c peroxides are stored.activation of the detec- tion, comply with the reclrir;gents for elect ca" Mass ;, division 2 system shall sc::nd a local alar. locations. EXCEMON: a s::cke-defections cyst=nee:rot be provided in a e£acitec storage buildings protected by azl auto-?atic fre-extra guish- 8O03.7.2.4 Storage co ndi ioa& ing s;sne-a. 80033.7.2.4.1 Maximum quantities. Maximum quatu ties of 80303'7.1.8 Storage conditions.s. organ is peroxides shall be it accordance with Tables 8003.7-A 801033.7.1°8.1 Maximum quantities. Maximum quantity per and 80£33.7-13. building in a mixed-occupancy building shall not exceed the amount's set for h in Sable 8003.1-13. Maximum quantity :ler 8£3017.141 Storage arrangement. Storage arrargemert shsal build`,ng in a detached storage building shall not exceed the be in accordance wigs Sables 80133.7-C,8003.7.13 and 8003.7-E. -am,ounts speciffied in Sables 8003.7-a and 80303.7-13. 8€1033.7.2.5 Separation. In addition: to Section 8-301.--l.8, stor 80303.7,1.8.2 Storage arrangement. Storage arrangement for age areas for organic peroxides exceeding the amounts spec; rd organic peroxides shall be in accordance with Sables 8O03.7-C in Tabs-_8003.1-13 shall be located a muni-num distance of 50 fee- through 81;03.7-E anshall colnmp y with all:of the following: {15 240;trm)from:other hazardous ra ateriai storage. TABLE 80 =7-A SPAR T7 ON OF DETACHED AND OUTDOOR STORAGE FROM OTHER BUI D€NCS, PROPERTY LINES,STREETS,ALLEYS,Pt,3BLM WAYS OR WANS OF EGRESS TO A Fui3Li-_WAY A7 MMMUM sdPARATNems;' SS, 5C FAS,�#"2$0 afro) 100 Foot tad 480 mm, 160 Ree£ 46 720-fm) 2,000 ! 2vv000 '75,000, i ;I 100,0 2::�£'r o No ;rnit 200,066 No limit Ne:;.nit 1C:asses SV and V,no requirement. 1®221 TABLE 305333.7-B 1393 CDa$.(FORMA FIRE COM TABLE 3003.8-A TABLE 8003.7-8SPAR A`fiON BETWEEN M37€el DUAL DETACHED STORAGE BUILDINGS OR AREAS MAXitu UM STORAGE OR3AINTBTY(pounds) AT Mi54PALP61 SEPARA4iON x 0.4533 Oat'Xq ORGAMC PEROXIDE CLASS 1 20 Fsat(6455 rum) 75 Faat(22 860 mm) 400 Feet(30 460 mm) I 2,000 2O,d4)0 i 175,0010 and)#f i Footnote 2 iclass ly and V,no rec,:zi er.ent. 2Wr en the amount of organic peroxide stored does not exceed t:":e amount indicated in Table 8003.7-A,minimum,separation shall be 20 feet(6'0% am).When the amount of organic peroxide stored exceeds the amount indicated in Table 8003.7-A, mimu:n separation shall be 50 feet(15 240 mm). TABLE 8,003.7---STORAGE OF CLASS#ORGANIC PEROXIDES GO°i012TI N x 304.6 for mm Piles p Pv#axsrmum width 6 3 Me irnumx height g Minimum distance to next pile 41 Minimum distance to walls 42 i Maxitnutn quantity per bui'ding Footnote 3 A,leas,one train aisle with a rni nimurn..width of 8 feet;2438.4 mm)shall divide the storage area. 2Distance to noncom;Zstibie wails is allowed to be reduced to 2 feet(609.6 gam). 35ee Section 8003.3.15 and Tables 8003.7-A and 8003.7-Fs for maximi n,quantities. TRO?E:3003,7-€D—STORAGF OF CLASS It AND#€€ORGANIC PEROXIDES ell'�fe'S(feat) ^m`°vFidE�'.OM1 x 304.9`ae mm i piles i Maximum width i #d Maximum^eig t 8 Minirnum distance to Hexa rile 41 Mai i na z distance to wails 42 Mami-num quantity per building l:ootnrte 3 IAt least one main aisle with a mimurn width of 8 fee,(2538.4 rnm)salad divide the storage area. 2Dis.ance to noncombustible walls is allowed to be reduced to 2 feet(609.6 mm). 35ee Section 8003.1.1,5 and Tables 8003.7-A and 8W03.7-i for maximum. quamitics. TABLE 30373.34E—STORAGE OF CLASS€sS g3RtaiANIC PEROXIDES i LIMfl-S(feat) CONDl ON, x 304.8 far mm Piles i Nlaxitnum width 16 Maximum height #d { M;!ii um distance next pale ` 3 ,2 Minimum distance:o walls 4 At'east one plain aisle with a rninimum width of 8 feet(2438.4 maze)shall divide the storage area. 2 istance shall not be less than one-half the pile height. TABLE 8°€03.3-A--PYROP ORIC GASES—DISTANCE FROM STORAGE TO EXPOSURES! � iBit�Rl�+ft£Ai CRS't'A4CE'�O�f3it,}O�hRfsS RFRR�iilr UM DISTANCE MINIMUM,OiSTANCE 3 ON THE SAME P ��3Y i MAXIMUM AMOUNT i MiieiP�UI R MST NCE � TO PROPERTY LINE$ TO STREETS,ALLEYS ' N. ra�ts�cr � '°�amYiaar and No 7_7 our-ftraar and No i PEA STORAGE AREA i R.d'?C�SEEP#S'rf3RAflE Y2§aAT:ERF g;FII�T O aUE IC wA�°S 9 Opsnlrt a w,4-n ORenln a�elift,F<29 Ogste,rE s vsR3:irs 29 (&paid 4asi) i AREAS i®s1, ! Up ?4 feat lgssa 23 f x?(7620 mm) j feet( 620 m;r,) last(�I620 mm) E x 3.795 for i x 304,81x:mm 250 5 25 5 5 i d 0 f 2,500 if? ! 50 #d 105 0 7,500 2fl l0d 20 20 ld 0 t T he distances can be reduced w5 feet(1524 m.n)when protective structures having a minimum fire resistance of two hours interrupt the lire of sight between the container and the exposure.The protective structure shall be at least 5 feet(1524 mm)from the exposure.The configuration of the protective structure shall allow natural ventilation to prevent tine accumulation of hazardous gas concentrations. —222 _... ......... ......... _ ...._ ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......._. ...... _............_........... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... . .. 1998 CAUFORMA RRE CODE 80M.8 8003.Mi.l 8€3133.8 Pyrop or-ic Materials. from other tazardous materials shall be in accordance with Article 79 as requ-fired for Class`-B flamm. ab'e li;;ids. 8€883.8.1 Indoor storage. 8003.9 Unstable(Reactive)Materials. 8€03.8.1.1 General. Indoor storage of pyrophoric solids, iii: rids and gases in amounts exceeding the exempt amounts set forth 8003.9.1 Indoor storage. In Section 8001, shall be in. accordance with Sections 8003.1 8003.9.1,1 General. Indoor storage of unstable(reactive)mate- and 8033.8.1. See also Section 8001.15.4. ria's in amounts exceeding the exernpt amoun*s set fel t(h it Indoor storage of silage and mixfures of silane 2 percent or more Section 8001.15 sial be in accordarce with Sections 8003.1 by volume shall be in accordance with UFC Stardard 80-1. and 8003.9.1. 80018.1..2 Liquid-tight fora. lr addition to Section 8003.1.13, In addition,Cass 3 and 4 unstable(reactive)detonatable rnate- floors of storage areas containing pyrophoric'ia yids shall be of rials shall be store. in accordance w;th the Builzding Code require- 1 quid-eight construcr .or. aeras for exp'osives. Detail display of unstable (reactive) materials shall be in ac- 8003.8.1.3 Electrical wiring and equipment. in addition to cordance w,'t r Section 8001.14. Section 8001.11.4, electrical Ewing and equipment in storage areas for pyrophonc gases shall cotrply with the requirements for 80£83.9.1..2 Detached storages Storage of unstable (reactive)' electrical Class 1,_✓ivision 2 locations. materials shall be in detached buildings in accordance with Sec- tor 80c03._.15 when required by Section 8003...15, 8€8#33.8,1.4 Storage conditions. 8003.9.1.3 Liquid-tight floor. In addition to Section 8003.1.13, 8€1€33.8.1.4.1 Pyrophoric solids and liquids. Storage of pyro- floors of storage areas for 14,,uds and solids shall be of I:quid-tight phoric liquids and solids shall be limited to a rnaxinium. area of constnactiom 100 suture feet(9.29,m2\per pile.Storage shall not exceed 5 feet ;1524 m«)in height.l-td:victual containers strati not be stacked. 8003.9.1.4 Sra oke anal heat venting. Sr:tol e and heat venting shall be provided.The design criteria shall be as set forth in the Aisles between storage piles shall be a m-nimurn of 10 feet Building Code. (3048 ram)it width. 8€303.9.1.5 Storage conditions. Unstable (reactive; materials Individual ranks or contairers shall not exceed 500 gallons stored in quantities greater than 50£1 cubic feet(14.16 m3)shat'be (1893 ca Y. separated into piles, each rot larger than 500 cubic feet 8003.8.1..4.2 Pyrophoric gases. Storage of pyrophor:c gases (14.16 m3;.Aisle width shall not be less tl an:lie height of rile piles shall be it detached buildings in accordance with Section or 4 deet(1219 trim),whichever is greater. 8003.1.'_5 wirer.reg;rired by Section 8003.1.15. EXCEPTION: Vlacencls stored in tarks. 8003.8.1.5 Separation. lit additior to Section 8;x0'.%1.8,indoor Unstable(reactive}rta.eri21£shall not be stored?rt basements. storage of pyrophoric solids, liquids and gases shall be isolated 8€3€83,3.2 Outdoor storage, frorn. Materials by orae-hour fire-resistive walls with operings protected ,n accordance with the Building 8003.9.2.1 General. Outdoor storage of unstable (reactive) Code. :Materials in Guar Cities exceeding the exempt amounts set forth in Section 800'..15 shad be in accordance with Sections 8003.1 EXCEPTION: Storage in approved hazardousmaterials storage and 8003.9.1 cabinets constr=icted in accordance with Sectio:8C101.10.6. 80€33.8.2 Outdoor storage. 8003.9.2.2 Distance from storage to exposures. f3atdoor stor- age of unstable(reactive)material wh cb can deal-agnate shall not 8€03.8.2.1 General. Outdoor storage of pyrophoric solids,'iq- be within 75 feet(22 860 mar:)of buildings,property lines,streets, aids are, gases it quantities exceeding the exempt amounts set alleys,public ways or means of egress to a public way. fort's in Section 8001.15 sl"a'l be in accordance with Sections Outdoor storage of nondeflagrating urstable(reactivve)materi- 80011 and 8003,8.2. als shall not be within 20 beet 1,6096 mm.)of buildings,property Outdoor storage of silare and mixtures of silane 2 percent or lines, streets alleys, public ways or rnearis of egress to a pabiic more by val!uire shall be it accordance with UFC Standard 80-1. way.An unpierced two-hour fire-resistive wail extending not less than 30 inches(762 ram)above and to the sides of the storage is 8€03.8.2.2 Distance from storage to exposures. The separa- allowed in lieu of such distance. tion of pyropl oric solids,liquids and gases from buildings,prop- erty liras, streets, alleys, public ways or means of egress to a 8€803.9.2.3 Storage conditions. Files of unstable(reactive),raa- public way shall be in accordance with"he following; ter.als shall not exceed cubic feet(28.3 t;r�). . Solids grad liquids. 'wlce the separation required by Aisle widths between piles shalt act be less Cha one-half the A is%e 79 for Mass I-B flammable liquids. height of the pile or 10 reit 1,3048 rain),whichever is greater. 2. Gases. The location and maximum amourt of pyrophoric 8003.10 Mater-reactive Saali£is and Liquids. gas per storage arra shall be in accordance with cable 8003.8-A. 8003.1€8.1. Indoor storage. 8€1&388.2.3 Storage conditions. € uantities, arrangement and 8€0-4.10.1..1 General. Indoor storage of water-reactive solids spacing for pyrophor c liquids are,solids in tanks,perae:ass and liquids in amounts exceeding the exempt amounts set forth and cortainers shall be in accordance with Article 79 as required it Section 8001.15 shall be in accordance with Sections 8003.1 for Mass 1_13 flan tnab.e hquids, and 8003.10.`_. 8€3€13,8.2,.4 Separation of incompatible materials. In addition Retail display of water-reactive solids and lipoids shall be in to Section 8001.11.8,separa<.on of pyrophoric,iguids and solids accordance with lection 8001.14. 3003.10,1.2 9938 CAS,€FORS€A F-ME CODE K03.12,2.4 8€03.10.1.2 Detached storage -10rage of water-reactive-:rate- For reauireane itS pertain.ng to ;tae rt cryogenic fluids, see UFC rials shall be :r dctached detachedbuildings in accordance with Section Standard 80-4, 8303.£.`5 when required by Section 80,013.1.15. 8f303>&2 Highly Toxic and Toxic 843Lises and Liquids. 8003.10.1.3 Liquid-fight t floor° n addition to Section 8303 I .31 floors of storage areas shai be of liq d tight construc- 800112A Indoor starag�< 8003.12.1,1 General. -Andoor storage of highly toxic and.toxic 8003.1tM.4 Waterproof roam. Rooms or areas used for the soiids and lipoids is ar ot~res exceeding the exe.rip amounts set storage of water-reactive sol - .ids lJquid-s shai;be constructed i 3 a , rth in Section 80M.15 snail" be in accordance with- Secf!ors manner w.ich resists the penetration of water hro=gig€.the rase of 8003.1 and 8003.12.1. waterproof materials, Piprig carrying water for other bion Retail dis,,ay of highly toxic or toxic materials shat: be in approved a€rtoraatic fire-sprinkler systems shai'_ not be within accordance wit;,Section 8001.14. such rooms or areas. 80,03.12.1.2 Liquid-tight floors. In addition to Section 8€03.100.5 ,Smoke and beat venting Smoke and h at venting 8003.€.13, floors of storage rooms shah be Of Hquid-tight cor- s?a" be pr~ov.ved.The design_cdw—ia snail as set;oral in the s'n1c!ioar:. Building:ode. 80€13.12.1.3 Exhaust scr .Bbber. Exhaust cmabberc other sys- 8003.10.1.6 Fire-extirrgurshizrg systeiu& Wlien Cuss 3 solids tems for"he Processing of ighly toxic liquid vapors shall be pro- or liquids ale Stored in areas protected by anautomatic re-sprin— d ded iLr Std Sage areas where a SE3r dlr cel er aid;dcrna.r release of icier system,the mater a s shall be stored in close wa:er.ag 1t con- such liquids carr,be expected to release highly toxic vapors. Ex- tai.rers• harst scrubbers and other, processing systeir:s shall be installed it • accordance w to by Mechanical Code. 'Errassio a cora rot sacral' 8003.10.L7 Storage conditions. (hlat � pct ve solids and.i _ . 3 tdS Stored ar v ntatres greater t ar 5v L 4d 'eel lel.; f? f conform to the reatrrrernems of the local air quality/Luthority. shall be senarated into t;iies,each aro'larger than 50�°cuNc feet 8€03,12.1.4 Separation. 1:^a lditio to Seceior 80 1.11.8,(14 16 m3).Aisle widths between p-::es s`aa i rot be less than the age ofighly toxic liquids and solids shat be isolated from other height of the pile or 4 feet(:2;9 arra),whichever is greater, hazardous materials by one-hour fire-resistive construction. or EXCEPTION.wuter-reactxve soH-s o.d.;cu,:ds stored storedin, appa'o vedl hazaid ods material storage cab%'Mets.See See- Class 2 urate-_r.acdive solids and liquids shall rot be stored i !ion 8301.1 3.6. va.se-ner:ts unless stick materials are stored :n closed watertight 8003,12.2 Outdoor stowage. containers or tans. Class 3 water-reactive solids and liquids shall not be stored in 8€03M.2.1 General. Outdoor storage of highly toxic and toxic solids and;iqu`ds in ouantities exceeding the exempt amounts set baser-en s. fo•vh in Section 800'..!5 shall be it accordance :;with Sections mor storage with fiamtnable ii,-u ds,see Sectio.7902.5.4. 80£33.1 and 8003.12.2. 8003.10.2 Outdoor storage. 8003.12.2.2 Distance from storage to exposures. Outdoor 8003<102 1 General Outdoor storage of water-reactive solids storage of high'y toxic o-toxic solids and liquids shalt not be with- and l., ds shall ,e w hist tants or dose watertight crap ani- in 20 feet 1,6096 mm)of bi~yidirigs,properly i nes, streets,a:ieys, ers, and in quantities exceeding the exe t arnot its set_o-e13 1'13ubl c ways or means of egress to a public way. An u,pierced two gin hour :ire-r�eS S ve wail extending not less t r 33 inches S c,t:or 0011.15, shah: €;e in acco-dance 'with Sections 8003.1 � ` � to t � l and8'003.:0.2. 7 2 stir .a J Ie and d 9e sides?.the storage area rS arrowed:r lieu of sli.cb distance. 8003,40.2.2 Distance from storage to exposures. Outdoor 8003.12.,2.3 Fire-extinguishing systerns. Outdoor storage of storage of Class 3 water-react ve solids and. .iguids shay ro "be with;•:75`tet(22 860 ;of xo`{€ds, gs, property lines, streets, highly toxic soba ar d liquids enol, ne n fire-resistive containers alleys,public ways or means of egress to a public way. c shall cora�iy with ore o€_re following: Outdoor storage of Class and 2 wwat _--(active solids and t -he storage area sha.i be protected by an autoln tic, open n d hex el;i e i re-sprinkler system of he gyne and density SjSec.- 1-gtards shall:tot he wit 20 feet(6+096 mm)or bu dings ,,roper- 8 r regress + -ed in the Building Code(see UBt,Standar 9-1„or �y lues,s4rees,alleys,public ways or....,ars of eg ees:�d(,;ahold way.An unpierced two-hour fue-resistive wall extending not less 2. Storage shall be iodated;under a canopy of noncombustible .hare 30 inches 1762,mm)above and to tiro sides of the storage area c o astrtactkc r, with t re a id3N:ed area protected by an na toy otic is aflowed in€:err of such distance. fire-sprinkle- system of erre type and density specified, it the 80€33.10.2.3 storage conditions, lass 3water-reactive solids B'i ding Code.See BC Standar c3 a.Such sto age shall,not be considered indoor storage.See Section 81}03.1._4. and`iogids snail be lim;teo to piles not greater than 100 cubic:eel (2.83 T3). 8(0£33.12.2,4 Storage coridtitiotrs. Outdoor oto-age piles cf high- r P. r, rr' p? y toxic sorts ands.liqulds s1,a:1 be seY'arated mto piles,eacl.not Class o_ 2 wad.,--reactive solids and iquids shall be itnited to pies not greater than .,000 ou feet(28.3 m3` larger than 2,.503 cub et (70.79 an3). lisle widths between } N';es shall riot be less than o e '?daft the neigh: o67 the pile or 10'feel, .aisle widths between.vales shall?-no*be less than one-half the !M48__:r),vw'nic ever is greater. height o the p:ie of ;0 feet(3048 rm,) ,whichever is greater. . storage of r_ghly toxic lidaids w;3ich libo aic highly toxic 8003.11 Cryogenic Fluids, Storage of cryogenic fluids shat:be va ors in the-event of a spill or other accidental discharge shall not oa accordai ce wit^Arr .. ticle 75.For_euv genie^.is� Ile to Oxa- e Outside Of^',U ldirg unless effective colleritio are:treai.5'.:<eilt zing c yogen- fluids see UFC Standard 80-2.For requirements systems are provided.The treatment system shat;compiy wi is the ' taming o fliamirable,cryogenic fl lid ,see UFC Standard 80-3. P✓echamcal Code. s 2 ...._ ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......................... _ ................................................................................. ......... ......................... _ _ _ 1:998 CAUFORNIA FERE COD; 80-0113 8€1113.1.3 Radioactive Materials. tornatic fire-extinguishing systern.Such storage shall r:ot be con- 8043.13.1 Indoor storage, sidered to be irdooir storage. See Section 8003.1.14. 800313.14 Storage conditions. Storage shall be arranged in 81103.1.3.1.1 General. Irwoor storage of radioactive mazterals accordance with Nuclear Regulator-y Commission,state and local n amounts exceeding the exempt amounts set forth it Sec- require rents. riot. 8001.15 shall be 4t.. accordance with Sections 81303.1 an d 8003.13.1. 8€0114 Corrrorsive& 8003.1.3.1.2 Liquid-tight floor. In addition to Section 8003.1.4.1 Indoor storage. 8003.1.1-x,floors of storage areas shall be of liquid-tight constru;- 8003,14.1..1. heaters), Indoor storage of corrosive materials ti:om m amounts exceeding the exernpt air;-:ants set fords in Sec- 8003.1.3<1:.3 Detection. Areas used for the storage of radioactive tion 80131.15 shall be in accordance with Sections 8£003.1 materials shall be provided with detection equipment suitable for and 80,33.14.1. deter-nip;_ g sur ace level co rrt�r�-_natio s at levels il3at would pre- _ng ION: For stationary lead acid battery systems with indi- sent a show¢-terra hazard condi ort. S rch detection equipment is vid:.al battenies of 20 ga lens(75 7 )or',ss and used for standby pow- allowed to be maintained at a'location ogre_that.the storage arra er,erne:geency)sower or ulli.. ruDted DowerSappies,see Article 64. but shall be on the:;remises. µ Retail display of corrosive materials shall be in accordance vain:. 8013.13.1.4 Storage conditions. The rnaximu-r quantity and Secuotr 8£3£3 a.1 4. storage arrangement of radioactive ;materials to be stored in 8003.1.4.1.2 Liquid-tight floor. 1n addition to Section buildings or rooms designed for such purposes shall be it 8,3033.1.13,floors ir,storage areas for co rosive':i^aids shall be of accordance with the requirements of the ?nuclear Regulatory liquid-tight construction.. Commission and state and local requirements. 8€303.1.4.2 Outdoor storage- Storage of contarminated co -bus .:e tnaterials shall lbe in tight- ly closed noncombustible containers which do-rot contain other 8€03.14.2.1 General. Outdoor storage of corrosive materials waste.Special attet.uon shall be given to prompt disposal of corn- it. quantities exceeding the exempt arr•_ounts set forth it.: Sec- Dustible wastes contaminated with oxidizing M.aterials that are tion 803031.15 shall be in accordance with Sections 81303.1 subject to spontaneous heatir:g. and 80033.14.2• 8030£3.1.3.1,5 Container quantity limits. The quantity of mate- 8003.14.2.2 Distance from storage to exposures. Outdoor rial in any .ndwidual container shall not exceed,2 snillicuries(7.4 storage-of corrosive niaterais shall not be within 20 feet(6096 X 1137 becquerels)far alpha emitters,2003 dries(7.4 x 1012 bec- rnm)of buildings, property lines, streets,.alleys,public ways or quere s)for beta emitters or 0.1 Curies(3.7 x 109 bec uerel s)for rneans of egress to a public way. An unpierced two hoer fire- arn-ina emitters. resistive wall extending riot less that.:30 in les(762 n rn)shove g and to the side of the storage area is allowed in lieu of such EXCE '° ON. icensed,sealed sources fo-instrurnants,ca:ibra- distance. tion devsces and equipment.Licensing recuirennerts and Bete nina- ticn cf w 2d.,kir a source is seaie3 or ncnsea ed shall lx as sea forh i^ 801033.15 Carcinogens,Irritants,Sensitizers and Other Health Nuc: ear Regula^cry Co=ission regu"srtions. Hazard Solids,Liquids and Gasses. 8003.13.2 Outdoor storage. 80 03.15.1 Indoor storages Indoor storage of carcinogens, it.- 8003.112.1 General. Outdoor storage of radioactive agate- ritarsts, sensitizers and other health hazard solids, liquids arid. gals it.: Civar?tities exceeding the exempt amounts set forth in gases in. amounts exceeding the exempt arnounts set forth In Section 8001.15 sinal' be in accordance with Sections 80033.1 Section 803131.15 shall be in accordance with Sections 8fv�3.l and 8303.13.2. and,80033.15.1. 803€33.13.2.2 Distance from storage to exposures. Outdoor Retail display of carcinogens, irritants, sensitizers and other storage shall net be within 201 feet(6096 nim;of property lines, health hazard materials shall be in accordance with Sec- s public was or-neaps of egress to a public way. tion 8c 0 1.14. streets, alleys, Pa y 8 m Y An.unpierced two-hot.-fire-resisuve wall extending not less than 8130315,2 Outdoor storage. 303 inches(762 rnm)above and:to the sides of the storage area is allowed itr lie;.t of such distance. 80033.15.2.1 General. Outdoor storage of carcinogens,irritants, sensi izers and: o her health hazard solids, liquids and gases 3utdoar storage s sal)Poll be within 203:`tet(6096 m m.)of build- inr at?tisies exceeding the exempt amounts set forth it. Sec- irgs ur:less the building exterior walls are not less that.:one-hour titan 8€1031.15 shall be in accordance with Sections 80033.1 fare-resistive covst_uIctio n. Storage shall not be witerirs 10 feet and 80033.15.2. (3048 n n)from building openings,Building openings less drat 203 feet(6€196 aper)fro na outdoor storage shall be srotecsed by a 8€3033.15.2.2 Distance from storage to exposures. Outdoor fire assemblyhaving a 45-minute fire-resistive rating. storage of carcinogens,irritants,sensitizers or other health hazard solids,liquids and gases sial:not be within 203 feet(60396 r t-P)of 813013>13,2.3 Fire-extinguishing systems. Outdoor storage of buildings,property lines,streets,alleys,public ways or nears of radioactive materials shall be ire fire-resistive containers or shall egress to a public way.An unperced two-hoar fire-.resistive wall comply with one of the following; extending not less than 303 incl es(762 inin)a", ve and to the sides 1. The storage area shall be protected by an wasorr;atic, open of the storage area is allowed it.:lieu of such distance. head,deluge fine-sprinkler systee n of the type and density speci- red it.the wilding bode(see��Standard 9�1),or 813013.1 .2,3 Storage conditions. Outdoor storage of carcirto- gens,irritants, serrsitiaers and o:he-health hazard solids and hq- 2, uids shall be separated into piles rot larger than 2,5001 cubic feet construction,with the canopied area p.:otected by an ap rcvbol au- (70.79 m3;, Aisle widths between piles shell not be less than 5003.15.2,3 1998 CAUFORMA RRE CODE 8004115 one—hat the height of the pixies or 10 fee,(3048 mm),whichever is alarm, detection or other electrically operated systems are re- greaten quired by other provisions oL Section 8304,such systems shall be connected to a standby source of power do autoalaticatly supply electrical power in the ever' of toss of power from the primary SECTiON 8004—USE, DISPENSiNG AND HANWNGsource. See the FIectr cal Code. 8€04.1 GenerO, When highly toxic or toxic cotrs�ressed gases or highly toxic liquids are used off tits eased,emergency power shall be provided PI€3#34.1,1 .�pplicalaility, Use, d_;s_aensirg and naridtirg of hoz- irf g�e�:t ofstandby power o,ail required,systems.See rise Electrical ardoas materials where the aggregate quantity is in excess of the y p q°i ) exempt amounts set forth in Section 5301.15 shall be it accord- C'de ante with Sections 8001 and 8304. 8€334.1.7 Supervision. Iwlanaal alarm,detection,and automatic - EXCEPTION: For stat.onary lead-acsc battery sys£enis with int;_ `:re-extingu sn;ng systems required by outer provisions of Sec- vidual haveres of 20 gallons(75.7 L)or less and:sed for standby pow- tion 8304 sha 1 be supervised by an approved central,pop:eta y er,emergency power or wnirrerr pled pews:Sup see Rt itis 64. or remote station service or shat` inidiate an a:idible and.visual Use, dispensing and handling of hazardous materials where signal at a constantly attended or£-site location. tate aggregate quantity sloes not exceed the exern;t amounts set 8€04.1.8 Signs. Signs prohibiting smoking shall be provided its forth;-n Section 8001,15 shall be in accordance with Section 80;01. For f a nr£able, oxidizing and pyropl'oric gases, see also Sec- dispensing and opeii-ase areas and within 25 feet(7523£ ml;o t_on 803 ._6. os�out dispensing or ops use areas. For requirernents pertaining to oxidizing cryogenic fluids, see 8004.1.9 Lighting. Adequate lighting by natural or artificial UEC Standard 80-2. For requirements pertaining to flanttrable means shall be provided. Artificial lig£ti ig shall be in accord- cryogenic fluids, see!_"FC Standard 83-1 For requirements per- ante with rationally recogrnzed standards. See Article 90, tainirg toinert cryogenic flu-ids,see Ua C Standard 80-4. Standard 8004J.2 Separations from storage of hazardous materi- 8004.1.10 Fire-extinguishing systems. indoor rooms or areas als. See Section 8031.:1.8. in which hazardous materials are dispensed or used shall be protected by an awornatic fire-extinguishing system. Spninkler 8€04.1.3 Noncombustible floor. Except for surfacing,floors of system design shalt not be fess than that required by the Building areas where liquid or solid hazardous materials are dispensed or Code for Ordinary hazard,Group 2,with a minimum design area used in open systems shall be of noncombustible, liquid-tight of 3,330 square feet(275.7 rn2).See UBC Standard 9-1.Where the construction. materials or storage arrangement require a higher level of 813114.x,4 Spill control and secondary containment for hazard- sprinkler systern, protection in accordance wi°n nationally ons materials liquids. `a'Vher: required by other provisions 01, recognized standards, the higher levei of sprinkler system Section 8004, spill control arc secondary containment shalt be p-oLection stroll be provided, provided for hazardous it ateriats liquids it accordance will Sec EXCE€''�'"zON: At) roved ahernate automatic fire-ext;rguislai:g tion 8303.1.3, systems are ul?owed. 8104.1.5 Limit controls. 8004,1.11 Ventilat oma Indoor dispensing and use areas shall be provided with exhaust ventilation in accordance with Sec- 8004.1.5.1 General. Limit controls shall be provided in tip:£8303.1.4. accordance with Section 8304.1.5. EXCEPTION-venti''at;ora is not required for dispensing and use of 8004.1.5.2 Liquid level. :far nable solids other finely divided pa:-tic:es. 8004.1.12 Emergency shutoff for flammable, oxidizing and 8004.1.5.2.1 High level. Open. tams in which hazardo'.rs grater;- pyrophoric gases. Flammable, oxidizing and pyrophoric gas als are used shall be equippL.with a liquid level limit control or systems shall be provided with approved emergency shutoff ager means do event over.rt:r rg of the tarok. valves that cars be activated at each point of use and at each source. 8€04.1..5.2.2 Loma level. Open tanks aid contair:ers in which 41304.1.13 C®r€ainer position €car liquefied z�arnrrralsle gases hazardous materials are heated shall be equipped with approved �,. � and flammable gases in solution. Containers o,£rquea£ed flarn- automatic shutoff controls ;which will sense ow liquid levels and moble gases and t ar£rnab;e gases .r solation stall be in the shut off the source of treat, upright position or positioned such trat the pressure-relief valve is 8004.1.5.3 Temperature,. process tanks and equipment which in direct contact with,the vapor phase of the container involve ter£peran.:re control of the material shall be provided With lin nt controls to rraintam the temperature within a safe range. 8004.114 13n1 oxygen systems. balk oxygen systems at i£d rs. trial avid irrstitutio:�al consumer sites sl all be in accordance with 8€04.1.5.4 Pressure. Stationary tanks and egasipmert ^:ortain- UEC Standard 80-2. ing rrater_als ,which can generate pressures exceeding the tarts or equipment design_grits due to exposure fires o: internal reaction 81€44, <1S Liquid trartsien Ligaids ravir g a hazard rar�king o: steal be equipped with pressure-limiting or relief devices.Relief 3 or 4 in accordance witl UFC Standard 79-3 shall be transferred devices for stationary tanks or equipment for highly toxic,toxic or by one of the following methods: corrosive materials shall vent an exhaust scrabber or treatment EXCEPTIONS. 1.Liquids paving a hazard ranking of 4 w1len dis- systern for process;ng of vapors or gases. See Section pe used from approved contact .els net exceeding l.!gallons(4 L). ... 8303.3.:.3,5.Relief devices for z,a-timable or explosive vapors or 2. .,iqui4ts having a hazard ranking of 3 when dispensed iron-ap- gases shall vent to an approved location. prover;containers not exceeding 5.3 galior s(20:.). 88004.1.6 Standby and emergency power. When mechanical 1. From safety carts. ventilation, treatment systems, temperature control, manual 2. Through ars approved closed-piping systems. 1-226 8004,2.30)7.5 3. From containers or tanks by an approved puri p taking suc- 8004.2.3 Closed systems. tionthrough an open' gin t"ee top of the container or talk. 8004.13.1 General. Use of hazardous Materials in closed con- 4. From containers or tanks by gravity through an app roved , self- o aut ma -cies rg valve when the container or tarda and miners or systems soul,be in accordance wltb Section 8004.2.3. d'spCrS ng oiler_:tons are provided with spill control and second- 8004,2.3.2 Use. Systems shall. by suitable for the use'rtenaded ary containment. See section 80)0)3...1 and deal',be designed by persons competent in such design.Where EXGEPTIOM Mgh:y toxic liquids shah not be dispensed by grav- national y recogn'zed good practices or standards have been es- ity,from tanks. tablished for the processes employed.,<<_ey shall be followed in the 5. Approved engineered tiquid transfer systems. design.Controls shall be designed to prevent materials frori enter- 8004.1.16 Silane. Use and dispensing of silane and mixtures of ing or leaving process or reaction systems at other this: the in- -silane greater than; 2 percent by volume sha'l be in accordance :ends time,:ate opaEl.When aaztotz otic controls are provided, with Section 8004 and UFC Star;dard 80-l. they sha'1 be designed to be fail safe. 8004.2 Indoor Dispensing and Use. 8004.2.3.3 Ventilation. if closed systems are designed to be opened as part of normal-operations,vergtilatioh shalt be provided 8N4.2.1 General. Indoor dispensing and rise of hazardous Zea- in accordance with Section 8£3114.2.2.1 aerials s: <asl be in bu;ldings complying with the Bu 'ding Code a.d 8l1a .2,3.4 ira extl g;sislairsg system. 3 addition to Sectio in accordance with Sections 80)0)4.1 and 80)04.2. 80034.1 3, laboratory fusee hoods and spray booths where flans:- 8 14.2.2 p s yste ss, enable materials are use:sha'l be protected by an automatic fire- 8004.2.2 system. 804.2.2.1 General. Dispensing and use of hazardous trate- 8004.2.3.5 Explosion control. Explosion control shall be pro- rials in open containers or systen s shall be :n accordance with video n accordance with Section:8003.13 when an ex'_losive en- Section 80)0)4.2.2, vironment can occur because of the hazardous materials 8004.12.2 Ventilation. When. gases,liquids or solids having a dispensed or used,or as a result of the ds.spen:sing or use process. hazard mnk'ng of 3-or 4 in accordance w;',UFC Standard 79-3 are EXGEMMON. when process nesse s are designed to Fully co:twin dispensed or used, rmecharucal exhaust ventilation steal. he pro- e dorsa-a ase exp?osio-ant ciI a v+i:€in;he vessel nae:prrtcess vided to capture formes,mists or vapors at the point of generation. conditions considering the:rmst'il ely rai€ure. EXCE#TMNS: i.Gases, o SONS w�n:ch cat,be dernon- 804.2.3.6 Spill control:and secondary corstain ent far haz- s.:aaed not to create€ga.•`aifai_ es,.:z is o;vaaors. ar'dous materials liquids. C [For a JFfifj 2 R urotnariC fee rrasecZaors shaR not be required in,lab- 8004.2.3.541 Spill control for hazardous materials liq- A orarcry fume hoods except those having interiors with flame-spread .. 3nE�LS Buildings, CC g S or areas�J^ 1 e a2crvols sternals ii{ A index greaser thaar>25 or swoke dersit j greater than 450.Under condi- S at,- sed in ind vid•aas ver egs exceeding � {� a 55-gallon 20)8.2 L) A ii ution of extraor2#nary dutZard,awommi"fire protection may be required C `or hoods ha>irg inreriors witi7 flwne spread of 25 or less and smoke capacity Shalt be�ri7vi�e?with Spr1l ossa trol t3 accordance with C densliy re;greater thug 450 when tested according to UBC Standard Section 8001 .3.2. A 8-1. When arovidee 'he fire protection system shalt be suitable to 8004.2.3.6.2 A extinguish fires wire the laboratory under the anticipated con dz3=Dass ofe42lry containment for hazardous materials pC use and shall cornnly with applicable standards. liquids. When setluirecl by Table83£34.2-A,buildings,rooms or areas where hazardo,,s Materials liquids are used in vessels of sys- 8 4,2.2,3 Fire—.xtingulslninsg system. In addit.or to Section 'ems shall be provided with secondary containment in accordance 8004,1.10),:ahs,ratory fume hoods and spray booties where flam.- with.Section 80)03.1.3.3 when*he capacity of an ruividual vessel maple materials are Glspensed or used sa^al?he protected by an ail- or system^=f ae capacity of mwl$ip:e vessels Cr systems exceeds to-natic fire-extinguishing system. "he following: 8004.2.14 Expiosson control. Explosion control shall be pro- Individual Vessel or System. Greater than 55 gallons vided in accordtuice with Section 8 03.1.7 wheeran exp os-v-_en- (298.2=-) viron-meat can occur because of the characteristics or rat:ire of the 1vlultiple Vessels or Systems: Greater than: 1,00 gallons hazardous materials dispersed or used, or as a result of the dis- pensing or use process. 8004.133.7 Special requirements for highly toxic and toxic 80034.2.2,5 Spill control and secondary containment for hat- compressed gases. ardo3,is materials Hquids. 8€04,2.3.a,1 Ventilation and storage arrangement. Com- 8004.12.51 Spill control for hazardous materials liq- 'pressed gas cylinders shall be within gas cabinets,exhausted en- lrids. Buildings, rooms or arras where hazardous materials list- closures or gas rooms.Portable or stationary tanks shall be within ;rids are dispensed into vessels exceeding a %.1-gallon (4 L, gas roo_ns or exhausted enclosures. capacity or used in open systems exceeding a 5.3-Basion {20) 8€3€14.2.3.7,2 Gas cabinets. Gas cabinets shall be it accordance capacity shall be provided with:spill co ro' in accordance with with Section 8,003.3.1.3.2.°mesas cabi.rets shalt lie internally ally sp:in- section 8003.1.3.2. k.ered. 8004.2.2.5.2 Secondary containment for hazardous materials 8004e13.7.3 Exhausted enclosures. Exhausted enclosures liquids. Wl_en required by Table 8004.2-A,buildings,roor:s or shalt be ii accordance with Section 830)3.3.1.3.3. Exhausted sled areas where hazardous materials 1icuids are dis-,eased or used in enclosures shall be internally sprinklered.. open Syste.ns shalt be provided -with secondary containment in accordance with Sectio_:800)3. s.3 w ge a the capacity of.�_Heli- 8€3p4.2.3.`�.4 Gas rooms. Gas rooms shall be in accordance with v. "u',vessel or sy iter g or th e capacity of r ti :e verse:or syr- Sections 80)0)3.3.1.3.4 and 80)0)3.3.1.3.5.Gas rooms shall be inter- te:n s exceeds the following: ally s rir lerest. Individual Messes:or System: greater than 1.1 gallons(4 L) 8€1014.2.3.7.5 s�.eatmeiit systems. Treatment syst.ms shall he M tiple Vessels or Systems: Greater thus 5.3 gallons(20 f.) provided in accordance with Section 8 00;3,3.1.3.5. 1-227 8004.2.x.3.6 1998 CAUFORNIA RRE CODE 801O4.4AA 853534.2.3.7.6 Somas detection. Gas detection shall be provided in 8004.3.4.2 Closed systems. accordance with Section 8003.3.1.6.Activation of tine tnonitorirg 85)04.3.4.2.1 Shill control for hazardous materials liel- sy stem shall automatically close the shutoff valve on highly toxic or toxic gas supply%:ties related to the systembele g ronitored. acids. Outdoor areas where hazardous materials liquids are used in closed systems exceeding 55 gallons (208.2 l) shall be pro- EXCEP'TION; Automatic shjtdown ?deed not be provided for vided with spill control in accordance with Section 8050.1.3.2. reactors, ilized for the product on of toxic or highly toxic gases when sucy reactors are: 8004.3.4.2.2 Secondary containment for hazardous materials 1. Operated at pressures less:ha., €5 psig(103,4 kaa), ligands. When rewired by Fable 8004.2-A,outdoor areas where 2. Ccnstartiy attended,and hazardous materials liquids are dispensed or used in closed sys- 3. Provided with readily accessible ernergency SY otOfi valves. terms sial:be provided with secondary containmelt;11 accordance 8€04.2.3.'x.7 Smoke detecti€m Smoke detection shall be pro- with Section k03.1.3.3 when the capacity of an individual vessel vided in accordance with Section 8003.3.1.7. or system or the capacity o_ m=ultiple vessels or systems exceeds the following: 8004.2.3.7<8 Maximum number of cylinders per gas cabi- Individual Vessel or System: Greater than 55 gallons net. The number of cylinders contained in a single gas cabinet (208.2--) shall no,exceeds three, !Multiple Vessels or Systems: Greater than 1,000 gallons 8004.2,3.7.9 Process equipment. Effluent from process equip- (3785 L) ntent containing highly toxic or toxic gases which could be discharged to the atmosphere sl all be processed through an 8004.3.5 Clearance from combustibles. lite area surrounding exhaust scrubber or other processing systetr:.Such systems shall an outdoor dispensing or use area shall be kept clear of combus- be in:accordance with 'he 2x echan:cal Erode as recuired for Drod- tib.e materials and vegetation for a minitrurn distance of 3v feet uct-conveying ventilation systems. (91,44 irm). 8404.3 Outdoor Disp=ensing and Use. 8004.3.6 Special requirements for toxic and highly toxic com- pressed gases. 80034.311 General. 8004.3.6.1 `ventilation and arrangement. When cylinders, 803534.3.1 1 Quantities exceeding exempt amounts. Outdoor containers or portable talks are used outdoors, gas cabinets or dispersing or use of hazardous materials in both closed or open exhausted enclosures shall be provided. containers or systems where the aggregate quantity is it excess of 8004.3.6.2 Gas cabinets. Gas cabinets shall be in accordance the exetn;:pt amot;nts in:Fables 80301..5-°`a_:ad 803031.15-�shall be in accordance wit,Sections 8004.1 and 8004.3. with Section 8003.3.1.3.2. 8004.3.1.2 Quantities not exceeding exempt amount& Out- 8004.3.6.3 Exhausted enclosures. Exhausted enclosures shall door dis:;ensirg or use of hazardous materials where tl:e aggregate be it accordance with Section 80033.3.1.3.3. quantity does riot exceed the exempt amounts specified in'fables 8004.3.6.4 M—eatment systems. Treatment systems shall be pro- 8001.15-C and 85301.15-D are not required to be in accordance vided it accordance with Section 80303.3.1.3.5. with Section 8004 except as provided it Section 8004.3. 8004.3.6.5 was detection. 5311 detection shall be provided in 8004.3.2 Location. Outdoor dispensing and use areas for haz- gas cabinets and exhausted enclosures in accordance with Section ardous mater:als shall be located as required for outdoor storage in 8003.3,1.6. Activation of the-monitoring system shall automati- accordance with Sectior 8003. tally close the shutoff valve on highly toxic or toxic gas supply Braes related to the system being monitored. 80514.3.3 Fire-extinguishing system. Flammable hazardous EXCEPTION: Augcmatic shutdown need net he provided for materials dispensing or use areas located within 50 feet(15 240 reactors utilized f©r?he D:ad ucra a of toxic a1,highly toxic ge=es when mm)of either a storage area or building,alid vehicle loading racks such reactors are: where flammable hazardous mate:ars are dispensed,shall be pro- i. Operated at pressures€ess than 15 psig(1.03.4 kPa), tected by an approved fire-extinguishing system. 2. Constantly attended,and 8004.3.4 Spill control and secondary containment for hazard- 3. Provided with rearm y accessible emergency shutoff valves. talcs materials liquids. 80304.3A6 Fire-extinguishing system. Gas cabinets and ex- 8€€04.3.4.1 Open systems. hausted enclosures shall be internally sprnrklered. 8004.3.4.1.1 Spill control for hazardous materials €i 8004>3.7 Special requirements for flammable gases. Flam- ly - ramble gases shall be located in accordance with gable 8003.5-A. alae€s. Outdoor areas where hazardous r,ateras liquids are dis- PCnsed in vessels exceeding a..l-gallon(41,)capacity or used in 8€3534.3.8 Special requirements for oxidizer gases. Oxidize- open systems exceeding a 5.3-galior:(20 T–)capacity shad be pro- gases shall be located in accordance with'fable 8003.6-G. vided with spill control in accordance with Sections 8003.1.3.2. 8004.3>4 Special requirements for layr'd3phasric gases. ''yro- 80€14.3.4.1,2 Secondary containment for hazardous materials phoric gases shall be located in accordance will :able 8003.8-A. liquids. When required by'fable 853534.2-A,outdoor areas where hazardous nnaterials lidluids are dispensed or used in open systems 8004.4 Handling. shall be provided with secondary ccntaintriert ir.accordance with 80014.4.1 General. See°ion 80303 1 3 3 when the capacity of an ind v"dual vessel or system or the capacity of mu'Ui::le vessels or systems exceeds the 8€3514,4.1.1 Quantities exceeding exempt amount& dandling following: o'hazardous materials in indoor and outdoor locations where the aggregate quantity is in excess of the exempt,arr_ounts in sables Irdividual V ssel o_System: Greater than 1.1 gallons(4 l.,) 803131.15-A through 80301.15-D shall be it accordance with Sec- M-Mtiple Vessels or Systems; Greater than 5.3 gallon=s(20 h,) tions 80034.1 and 8004.4. 1-228 .................................................... ..............................................................................................................................................................___.. .............................. ......... ......... ......... ......... ._ .................... .... _ _ ......... ......... ......... .......................... _ __ __ _ 1998 CAL.FORMA FRE CODE 8004.4.1,2—8004,4.3 TABLE 5004,2-A 8€€ .4.1.2 Quantities not exceeding exempt amounts. lean- 8004,4.3 Emergency al2rrn. When hazardo,ts:P.aterials h a'J.rg di-Ing of hazardous materials in indoorlocations where the aggre- a hazard ranking of 3 or 4 in accordance with UFC Standard 73-3 gate quant ty does not exceed the exempt amount specified in are transporied through co-nders or exit enclosures,there sha'1 he :ab`es 800;A5-A and 810-1.15-13 shall be in..accordance with Sec- an emergency te`ephove system, a local manual alarm station or .`ors 8.304.1 and 80,34.4.€-laradlirg of hazardous materials in out- an approved alar-initiating device at not more than.. 1.50400t door`ocat.ons adhere the aggregate quant:ty:ods not exceed the (45 7203:rtr)intervals and at each exit and exit-access door 1gee cAUFORMA RRE CODE 8101 81009.4,1.3 ARTICLE 81 -HiGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE SECTM 8101 —GENERAL 12. T:ype, location and specifications of srmoke-removal and 8101.1. Scope. Buildings containing high-pi":ed combustible curtain.board systems. storage shall be in accordance with Article g#.In addition to tie 13. Dimension and location of tra asverse and longitudinal flue reau,rensen:s of Article 81, aerosols shall be in accordance with spaces. Article 88,flammable a_nd combustible ficuids shall be in accord- 14. Additional information regarding required design features, ance with Article 79,and hazardous tmatenals shall be in accord- cogs-noddies, storage arrangement and, fire-l)ra£ect'ot: features a ce with Ar icle 83. within the high-piled storage area shall be provided at the time of Storage of counbustisle paper records shall be ir. accordance pew it, when required by the Grief, with Article 81 and'l✓FG Standard 81-4. 81013.3 Evacuation plant, When required by the chief, an evacuations plan for public accessible areas and a separate set of 801'2 seflIti€ans< plans indicating location and width of aisles,location of exits and 8101-2.1. General. For definitions of AEROSOL; ARRAY; exit-access doors and exit signs,height of storage,and locations of ARIAY, ` T OSFD; BINBOX; 'c..'rrMMODITY; CURTAIN hazardous materials shall be submitted at the time of pers it BOARD; EARLY SUPPRESSION FAST-RESPONSE SPRI - a plication for review and approval. following approval of the KLER;; EXPANDED PLASTIC; FX AHIGH_RAGK COM- plans, a copy of the approved plants shall be maintained on the B 7S`IB.,E STORAGE; HIG H-P'.:.ET`..S CL33++ BUSTIBI E premises m an approved location, STORAGE- LONGITUDINAL FLUE SPACE; MANUAL 8101.4 Commodity Classification. STOCKING METHODS;3s/i ECHANICAL S'f GGIGNG ME ODS;SHEL. STORAGE;AND TIRIANSVERSE F`•. ;F SPACE, 8101.4.1 Geieral, see Article 2. 8Ibf.4,I.I Classification of cum,modities. Commodities stall 8101.2.2 Limited application). For the purpose of Article 81, be classi-ied as Mass 1,Il,III,ISI or h gh hazard in accordance with certain teras are defined as follows: Section 8101A.1.Materials listed withlr each commodity classi- fication are assured to be unmodified for improved combt st:bil- IGH-PI D STORAGE AREA is an area within a building ity characteristics. €se of flame retarding modif%ers or the which is desigra£ed,intended,proposed or actually used for high- physical fon of the material could charge the classification.See piled combustible storage. Section,8131.4,2 for classification of Groups A,B aa?d G Mastics. SOLID SHELVING is shelving that is solid,slatted,mesh,or 8101.4.1.2 Mass I commodifle& Mass I comnnodiues are grated located within racks that obstructs sprinkler water pesetra- essentnally nonconsbust-Ne products on wooden or no;nexpanded tion throughthe racks. polyethylene solid deck pallets, in oxdarary corrugated cartons 81013 Permits and Plar$Submittal. with or without single-thickness dividers, or it ordinary paper wrappings with or without pallets. G?.ass I commodities are 81111.3.1 Permits. For a permit to use a building for high-piled allowed to cortaia a limned ancun£o`Group A plastics i:�accord- combustible storage,see Section. 1357Per it s.3. ance with Section 8131.4.3. Examples of Glass I commod.ties include,but are not limited to,the following: 8101.12 Plans and specifications submittal. At the time of permit application, plans and specifications including the Alcoholic:leverages not exceeding 20 percent alcohol information specified in Section 8131.3.2 shall be submitted for Appliances—noncombustible, electrical review and approval.Following approval of the plans,a copy of v,� tate approved plans shall be anaintaired on the Feer tees in a e nen£in wags approved location.The plans shall include the following: Gerarnis s 1. Floor star of she:nuild:ng showing ng, sacc£iotis and vi nen_ Dairy products in nonwax-coated containers (excluding sions of high-piled storage areas. bottles) 2. lseable storage height for each storage area. Dry insecticides 3. Number of tiers within each rack,if applicable. Foods it noncombustible containers 4. Commodity clearance 'between top of storage and the Fresh frmits and vegetables in nonplastic trays or containers sprinkler deflector for each storage arrangement. Frozen foods — Aisle dimensions between each storage array. Glass 5. Maximum,pile volu e for each storage array. Glycol in metal cares 7. Location and classification of cont modifies in accordance Gypsum board with Section 813:.4. Inert materials,bagged. 8. Local;= of co nrtodities which are sande: or encapsu- Insulation,noncombustible fated' Noncombustible liquids it plastic containers having less than a 9. Location of required fire depart neat access doors. 5-gallon(1 s.3 L)capacity 13. 'lope of fire-suppression and fire-detection systems. Noncombustible metal products 11. location of valves controlling the water supply of ceiling 8101.4.1.3 Mass II commodities. Glass ;'_T commodities are and in-rack sm-hiders. Glass I products in slatted wooden; crates, solid wooden boxes, 1��9 6101A.13 IiMS CALIFORMA FIRE CODE multiple-tisickness paperboard cartons or equivalent ccrSbustible Aerosol,Level 2(see Article 88) packaging lnaterlal with or without pallets.Class Ll corntrodities Alcoholic beverages,exceeding 20 percent but less than 80 per- are allowed to contain a limited amount of Group A plastics in cent alcohol,sn cans or bottles:r.cartons accordance with Section 810''.-4.3.Examples of Class II commo- dities include,but are not limited to,the following: Clothing,synthetic o-nonviscose Alcoholic beverages not exceeding 20 percent alcohol,in corn- Combustible metal p:•oducis(solid) bustible containers Furniture,plastic upholstered Foods in combustible containers Furniture,wood or metal with plastic covering and padding scandescent of fluorescent light bulbs in cartons Glycol its combustible containers(greater than 25 percent and Thinly coated fire wire on reels or:n cartons less than 50 percent) 810L4.1.4 Class HI commodities. Mass '_II commod'des are Linoleum products commodities of wood,paper,natural fiber cloth,or Group C pias- Paints,oil base m combustible containers tics or products therec:`, with or without :sallets. Products are ?sarmacetitical,alcoholic elixirs,.onics,etc. allowed to contain limited a fou-ts of Group A or B plastics,such as metal bicycles with plastic handles, pedals, seats and tires. Rugs,foamed back Croup A plastics shall be limited its accordance with Section Shingles,asphalt 8101.4.3.Examples of Class all cotr:modities include,but are rot Thread or yarn,synthetic or rorviscose l r ited to,the following; Aerosol,level 1 (see Article 88) 8101.4,1.6 High-hazard commodities, iyigb-hazard cc r,�o- dities are high-hazard products presenting special fire hazards Co:nroustible fiberboard beyond those of Class 1,11,Ill or W.Group A plasties not other- Cork,baled wise classified are included in this class.Examples of high-hazard reed,bagged commodi'des include,but are not limited to,the following: re~.i:iters,bagged Aerosol,Leve:3 (see Article 881) Alcoholic beverages,exceeding 80 percent alcohol,in bottles Food'n plastic containers or ca dors Furniture:wood,nawra_fiber,uphols Bred,nonplastic,wood or �^i containers P c metal with plastic-padded and covered am.rests Commodities of any ass plastic containers.n carotis.._stor- age. Glycol in combustible containers not exceeding 25 percent !�Iamenable solids(except solid combustible metals) Lubricating or hydraulic fluid in metal cars Glycol it combustible containers(53 percent or greater) Ltitn€se: Lacquers, which d-y by solvert evaporation, in metal cars or Mattresses,excludirg foamed rtabber and foamed plastics cartons Noncombustible liquids in plastic containers having a capacity Lubricating or hydraulic fluid in plastic containers of?poret:1 s 5 pallors(18-q L) :Mattresses,foamed rubber or foarned plastics Paints,oil base,in metal cans pallets and_"ars which are idle combustible Paper,waste,baled Paper,asphalt,rolled,horizontal storage Paper and pulp. horizontal storage, or vertical storage that is raper,asphalt,rolled,vertical storage banded or protected with approved wrap Paper and pulp,rolled,in vertical storage which is tirbardeBl or Tapes-in cardboard boxes not protected with an approved wrap pillows,excluding foamed rubber and foa ned plastics ?illows,foamed rubber and foamed plastics Plastic-coated paper food containers Pyroxylin Plywood Rubber tires Rags,baled "vegetable oil and batter in plastic containers Rugs,without foamed bac ling 81€11.4.2 Classification of plastics. Sugar,bagged 81€31.4.2.1 General. Plastics shall be designated as Group A.B Wood,baled of C in accordance wits:Section 8101AZ Wood doors,frames and cabinets 8101.4.2.2 Group A plastics. Group A plastics are plastic rnate- 47ams of natural filter and viscose rWs having a haat of combustion that is much higher,.than that of ordinary combustibles, and a burning rate higher. than that of Class Class Id Matzo s�ities, Class � coics in ti i are Group B plastics.Fxarnples of Group A p.as ics i_3clude,but are Class I,Il of II products cos Cal sing Group A plastics in ordinazy r:•-. d r r Y_ y pr ct li Gr -'reit tsm_ted to,$1?e folic>w3ng: c._ugace�.cartons a:s� Classes • also ��.o,.a�,�s,wit,.Group A plastic packaging, with or without pallets. Group B plastics and ABS (ac ylonitrle-butadiene-styre se copolymer) free-flowing Group A plastics are also included in this class.The Acetal (polyformaldehyde) total amourt of no sf-ee-flow?:;g Group A pastils sball be in, accordance with Section 8101.4.3.Examples of Class IV commo- Acrylic(polyp ell yi rnethaerylate; dines include,bz:t are not>is s:teU to,the following: Butyl rubber ....................................................................................................................... _ __ 11-45S8 CAUFs ERN"A RRE CODE 8101.4 2.2 8101X6 FA I)M(ethylene-propylene rubber;' 8101.5 Designation of Hiltz-piled Storage Areas. l-RF(fiberglass-reinforced polyester) 8101.5J General. High-piled storage areas, and portions of Natural rubber(expanded) high-paled storage areas intended for storage or a different com— .rodity class than. adjacent areas, shall be designed and specifi- =:race abbey(aczylonit_, -butadie ce rubber) cally designated to contain Mass i,Cass.il,Class 1111,Class lV or ?u PETE E (polyet rylere terephthalate; h, laird commodities.The designation of a high-piled com- polybutadie se bustibie storage area,cr portion'hereof intended for storage or a difrerert cornmodity class, shallbe used on the tighest hazard o Ycarbon3ate commodity class stored except as provided in Sectiar 8101.5.2. oiyester e%astorcer 8131.5.2 Designation based on,engineering analysis. The des- polyethylene ignation of a high-piled combustible. sic-age area, or portion polypropylene thereof,is allowed to be based or:a lower hazard class that:that of the highest class or commodity stored when a limited quantity of Foiystyrene(expanded and unexpanded) the»-alter hazard commodity:sad beer der:orstrated by angineer- Poly-urethar:e(expanded and unexpanded) irg analysis to be adequately protected by the sprinkler system provided.The ngircer:ng analysis snarl cons der the ability of Che PVC (polyvinyl chloride greater than 15 percent plasticized, sprinkler system to deliver.re hip.er density r„g:rlred by the hig^- e.g.,coated fabric nsupported f l er-lsazard cornmodity. The isigher density si,,ail be based on, the SAN(styrene acrylonitrile, actual storage height of the-,nae or rack and tate minimurn aliow- J able design:area for spr:r�k ez opStandards eration as set forth in the density- SBR( area styrene-butadsere rubber) fa d � r .gyres provided it F._N� 8;as and 8 -2. The 8101.4.2.3 group B plastics. C.-roup 13�'astics are plias rate contiguous area occupied by-licl en. lizard conssr codify s rain not b exceed 120 square Leet(11.15 ns ;,and addit,onal areas of higher- als 1 ay rg a 1 a of donstion and a burning Yate higher se tl an hard ccs rctizty sinal be cep rated fro n o?ser st cls areas by 'mat o:c d a<y ccrnbu stables,but not as high as t:sose oris tip�, p1 r n s 25 feet(7620 runs*)or:pore. s;astics.Examples o,Group B plastics include,bast are no.:ssrtsted to,the following: The sprinkler system, shall be capable of delivering tine higher "elhulosics (cellulose acetate,cellulose acetate butyrate,ethyl. density over a crinin r s area of X0£3 square feet(83,6 )for vast cell nose) pipe syste:r:s and 1,200 square feet(Ilia-m2,for dry pipe Sys- terns.The shape of the design area shall be in accordance with the Chloromere r€-ober Building Code`see UBC Standard 9-1). =lao oo astics (ECTF-E, ethy'cne chloro P uoroetisylere cnolyrn-r;TFE,ethylene-tetraflueroe l ylerse copolymer;FE? 81006 Housekeeping and Maffitenance, t?.�o'Lwt ethylene-propyiere copolymer) 8101.6.1 Reck structures. Tine stnactural integrity of racks shall Natural rubber(nonexpanded) be maintained. `pylon(Ny or 6,Nylon 516) 81111.6.2 Ignition sources. I''(polyvi.1 ch1 ride greater Iran pe~cert,but not exceed irg 15 percent plasticized) 8101.6.2.1 General, Clearance :roar: ignition sources shalt be Silicon e rs bber p=ov:ded it accordance with Section 1103. 81,91.4.2.4 Group C plastics. Group C plastics are plastic rate- 81€11.6.2,2 Smoking. Smoking shall be prohibited. Approved ills w_ic s had a^eat of co r stior and a burrinsg rate similar to NO SMOKING signs shall be conspicuously ;costed. See Sec- ,-lose of ordinary co-mbustibles. Examples of Group C plastics dors 1109.4, include,but are riot limited to,t-le following: uoroplas-cs (=E, 8101.6.3 Aisle maintenance. When restocking is rot being con- po"Ytetlafluoroethylenel ducted, aisles shall be kept clear of storage,waste material and debris. Fire.department access doors, aisles and exit doors sl a t Melamine(melamine formaldehyde) not be obsmicted. phenol Dun ng restocking operations using,martial stockir:g methods,a PVC (polyvinyl chloride, rigid or plasticized less 1.ran}5 per- rain-rnurns unobstnrcted aisle width of 24 itches(609,5 rim)shall less be r aintained in 48-inch (:219.2 rrm)or smaller aisles, arid, cert,e.g.,pipe,pipe fittings) = , rninirnurn unobstructed aisle width of one half of the reca_red aisle PVD'_(po yvinyiidene chlonide) wit th shall be maintained in aisles greater than 48 inches(,2.x3.2 ?SI F(polyvirYlid e`lxaoric�e; Fnr?j.l;n irg rnecl arica strsekirg operations,a rnftni:�:=unob- structed aisle width of 44 inches(,117.6 m-s)shall be maimaired. FBF'.polyvinyl fo ice} See Section 8102.10. Urea(Urea formaldehyde) 8101.6.4 Pile dimension and height finaitations. See Sec- 81�M.4.3 Limited quantides of Group A plastics in mixed .tor 8103.3. commodities. F_gure 8101.4-A stall be rased to determine the quantity of GarOup A plasfacs allowed to be stored in a package 81051.6.5 Arrays. See Section 8103.4. or canto::or on a;pallet wits out increasing fife comrnodity classifi-- ca€ter- 81€11.6>6 Flue spaces< See Section 8104.3. i-233 FIGURE 9101.4-A 1998 CALIFORNIA RRE CODE 9102--$102.9.1 E 30 � Classify as Ngh-bazar comrnod tv 25 ' l f 201 & E i €85 M i r�rrm€t€; to 3 J 5 I c classify as clash H or-1i ' 9 j f coat nod;ty 4' Q 0 5 10 15 20 25 Percent by Weight of Unex.rardec€'pias c4 FIGURE 9101.4-A—MIXED C0MW,.0DIT€FS1,2 (See Seel€art 9101,4.3) Mhi s table is intended to detc-r,me the corrarodity classification of a mixed cornrnodity in a package,carton or on a pallet when plastics a'•e irvoived. 27he foilcwi-g is an example of now to apply*"a table:A package containing a Mass ill comr wdity, as i2 percent Group A expanded plastic by volume-The weigh' of the unexpanded C reap A plastic is aJ percent.'Fills commodity is chssifed as a Class IBJ cotnmodity.i`the weight o:E le unetxpanded plastic is#rc:eased to 14 percent,-he classification changes to a high-hazard commodity- �lolume c pEa"stic in pallet toad 3eroe tt by vo'.0 me= — Tota:volur~e'0_f p let load,including pallet 4Fer°cerrt by weigh Weigh,of plastic in pallet load Teta]weight of pallet Icad, nci»sing pallet SECTION 8102®GENERAL FIRE-PROTECTION AND 8102.12.2 Multiclass high-piled storage areas. High-piled LIFE-SAFETY" FEATURES storage areas classified as Class 1 through Class 1V not separated from high-piled storage areas classified as high hazard shall uti- 8102.1. General. Fire-protection atd life-safety features for lize the aggregate of all high-piled storage areas as high hazard For high-piled storage areas shall be in accordance witli Section 8101 purposes of application of Table S1-A.To be considered as sepa- Naticnal y recognized standards or ganidelines,as applicable,are rated, lane-hour-rated fire-resistive wails sial' be constructed in allowed to be used when approved, accordance with t1he Building Code.Openings it such walls shall 81112.2 Extent and pe of otection. Fire-detection systems, be protected by fite assemblies having a one-hour fire-protection stoke apd Neat removal, ct;rtain boards, small Dose valves and ating. stations,and fire sprinkler design densities shall extend.the lesser The requirements of Table 8 1-13 shalt be applied,separately over of 15 feet(4512 rr m)beyond the high piled storage area or to a each high-piled storage area for portions of storage areas having pertriarletat partition. When portions of high-piled storage areas different requirements due to commcdiiy classification or storage have different fire-protection react rernents due to cbzaz:rodity, height. method of storage or storage height,the fire-protection features required by `able St-A within,this area s€iall be based of the most vided�& circ accSprordance eine sprinkler spite rs shall be pro- required design requirements. vided in accordance wit Sections 51 3 and SI©�. 02. d ar €ia� of High-piled As. 81015 Fire Detection. When fire detection is required by Table 81-A, an approved automadc fire-detection system shall be 81€12.3.1 Separation from other arses. Mixed occupancies shall installed throughout tete high-piled storage area."'Ile system shall be separated per the Building Code. be monitored and wall be in accordance with Section 1007. 81013.2 Multiple high-piled storage rarea& 81.02.6 Building access. 8102.3.2.1 General. —are aggregate of all high-piled storage 81016A access roadways. When building access is required areas within a building shall be used for application of Table 8,-Aby Table 81-A, access roadways shall be provided to within 150 unless such areas are separated`corn each other by one-hoar-rated feet(45.7 tnmi)of all portions of the exterior walls of b a dings fire-resistive walls constructed in accordance with the Building used for high-piled storage. Code.Openings in such walls shall be protected by fire assemblies EXCEPTION: when access roads cannot be installed dace to having a one-hour fire-protection rating. topograpl y,railways,waterways,nonnegotiable grades or other Snmi- 1 x-234 4998 CAld€1;ORMA RRE CODE 8102.6.1 condidons,the chief 4s authorized to require additional ire prom e- 8102.8.3 Location and depth. The location and depth of curtain tion as required for special i azarrds in Section wm.9. boards shall be in accordance with Table 5i- . s:;ecificatiarts for fare apparatus access roads shall be in accord- ance w✓t.Section 902.2. 8102.9 Hose stations and Hose Connection& 8€016.2 Access doors. 8102.9.1 Small hose stations. When small Inose valves and sta- tiom s are regwred by Fable 81-A,approved 11/2-inch(38.1 m ern) 8102.66.1 General. Wher,building access is required by Tabid hose valves shall be provided at approved locations. 'retro 81-A,fire department access doors shall be provided in accord- reaadired by the chief,hose,nozzles,hose:racks,and cabinets or ance with Sectio.8;02.6,2.Access doors shall be accessible with- covers shall be provided.See 1.1;"C Standards 81-1 and 81-2. otrt the use of a ladder. 8102.9.2 Fire department hose connection& When exit pas- 81€1206.2.2 Number of doors required. One or more access sageways are required by the building serve for egress,a Mass 1 doors shall be provided in each 100 luteal fee:(30 480 rerun),or standpipe system shall be provided in accordance with the Build- rna or fraction thereof,of tate exterior walls which face required i.g Coafe.See UBC Standard 9-2. access roadways. 8102.10 Aisles. 8102.6.2.3 Door size and type. Access doors shall not be less 8102.10.1 General. Aisles providing access to exits and fire than 3 feet 1914.7..m)in width and d feet 8 incites(2032 rrim.)in depart-rent access doors shall be provided in nigh-piled storage height.Roll-up doors shall not be used unless approved. areas exceeding 530 square feet(46.4.5 m2)in accordance with Section 8102.10.For aisles separating storage piles or racks,see 8101&2.4 Locking devices. Orly approved locking devices also UFC_Standards 81-1 and 8l-2 and Article 88. sl2a l be used. EXCEPTION:Where aisles are prec:;aded by rack storage sys- 8102.7 Smoke and Heat Removal. tems,alternate nlethods of access and protection are a.,owed when.ap- proved. 8102.7.1 General. When sr oke and heat removal are re-4uired 81 12.10.2 `width. by Table 81-f�,smoke and beat vents shall be provided in accord- 8102.1€.2.1 Geueral. aisle width shall be L-k accordance with amce with Section 8.02.7. Sec"or. 8102.10,2. EXCEPTIONS: 1. when the installation of smoke v_d heat vents is terEXCEPTIONS: . gross aisles used only for es p'oyee access n:;:-ed t~y the chief to be i-s aceica, m char ical smoke- r Fav Sys ems are arrowed to be provided in accordance with Upv between aisles shalt be 24 incl es(509.6 rntt)or rote in width. Sia-dared 8 -3. 2. Ais"es separating shelves classified as shelf storage shat he 2. Frozen`red storage class;=±ed as a Mass'or Mass lj--ornmodity 30 inches(762::t.n)or more in width. is of requ=ed to be provided with smoke and teat vents or mechanical 8102.10.2.2 Sprinklered buildings. Aisles in sprinkler°ed smoke removal weer p_ tested by ar,auton3atic sprinkle:system. build`ngs Sita,:be 44 inches(1117.6 mm)or Tmore in width.Aisles 8102.7.2 "lopes of vents. Smoke and heat vents shall be sof an shall be 96 arches (2438.4 m. mj or mnore in width in high-piled approved type and shat:be operated automatically by activation of storage areas exceed rg 2,500 square feet(232.26 rmt2)in area and a heat-responsive device rated between 1000 and 200eR(55.5 and designated to contain nigh-hazard cot.m.odities, 11;.1°C) above estinated ar-nbient temperatures. The beat-re- Aisles shall be 96 inches(2438.4 m-m,)or more i-m width in rub- spo zsive device shall be listed and labeled.Sn okeand heat vents lic accessible areas where mechatucal stocking methods are used. snail' activate fully wxJher the vent cavity is exposer to a simulated elated fire or a thnelte;t=perature gradient that reaches an air ter mlesature 8102.10.2.3 Nonsprinklered buildings. Aisles in nonsprin- of 500'0 1260°C;with;-,five minutes.Smoke and heal vents shall klered buildings shall be 96 inches(2438.4m-ml/or more art width. have"he capability of being opened by an at-proved mmnuai opera- 8102.10.3 Clean height. The required aisle width shall extend tion.. from floor to ceiling. Rack structural supports and catwalks are 8102.°",3 Vent dimensions. The effective venting area snail not allowed to cross aisles at a height 6 feet 8 inches(2032-nm)or be less that 16 so-Liar-,feet.11.49 m2)with no dinnension less than more above the level of the fimaashed flour,provided that such sup- 4 feet(1219 r r_3),exci ting bs or gutters having a total width not ports do not interfere with fire department h=ose stream.trajectory. exceed:ng 6 inches(152.4 rr_rn). 810241€3.4 Dead ends. Dead env aisles shall be in accordance with the Buildmg Code(see UBC Chapter 10). 81132.7,4 Vent locations. Smoke arid heat vents shall be located in accordance with Table 81-R. @lents shall be located 20 feet 8102,11 Portable Fire Extinguishers. Portable fire extinguish- (6096.tent)or-Wore from liras of adiacent properti-es and `_•0 feet ers shall be provided in accordance with UFC Standard 10-1. (3348 mm)or more from occupancy separataor walls separeting other high-.ailed storage meas. Vents shall by unaforinly located ��Tl� �l0 � C1�l��l& l�AND l��l�� within tl:e roof area above high-piled storage areas. STORAGE 8102,8 Curtain Boards. 81€33.1 General. Shelf storage and storage in solid piles, soli; 8102.8.1 General. Wher curtain boards are required by"fable piles on paKets and binbox stowage it Nnboxes not exceeding 81-A, curtain boards shall he provided in accordance with Sec- 5 feet(1524 mm.)in any dimension shall be in accordance with tion 8102.8. Sections 8102 and 8103. 81112.8>2 Construction. Curtair:boards shall be constructed of 81.03.2 Fire Protection, sheet metal,lath and plaster,gypsum wallboard,or other approved 8103.2.1 General. Miter- fire sprink"kers are required by Table .raterials which provide equivalent performance that will resist 81-A, an approved automatic fi•e sprinkler system shall be ima- tlre passage of smoke. Yoints and connections shat:be smoke tight, stalled throughout the building of to one-hour-rated ire-resistrive 1-235 8103.2.1 1998 CA.lolFZ3rRMA PEKE COM 8106.1 dulls constructed in accordance with the Building Foie. Open- Fire protection for records storage racks with solid shelving Ings in such walls shad be protected by fire assemblies having shall be in accordance with the require-nents set forth in €FC one-rout fire-protection ratings.The design and installation of the Standard 81-4. au ornatic fire snnnkler system and cthet applicable fire protec- tiem shall be in accordance icit:In the Building Code (see UBC 81043 F€ue Spaces. Flue spaces shall be Prov dud in accord- Standard 9-I)and UFC Standard 81-1. arce with Tabe 8:€14.3-A. Required f ue spaces shall be rnain- tained. 81€13.2.2. Shelf storage. She f storage greater than: 12 feet(34,58 nam)brit less than 15 feet its height shall be it.accordance with the 8104.4 Column Protection. Steel building columns shall be fire-protection rearire-meats set forth in.FC Standard 81-1.Shelf protected in accordance with LTC Standard 81-2. storage 15 feet(4572 rim,or snore in height shall be )rotected in an approved mariner with special fire protection,such as in-rack 8104.5 Extrahigh-rack Storage Systems. sprinklers. 81O4.5.1 Required approvals. Approval of the chief shall be 8103.3 Pale Dimension and Height Limitations, Pile dimer.- obtained prier to installing extraingh-rack combustible storage. sions,the-naxim-urn permissible storage height and pile volunme 81€34.5.2 Eire protection. Buildings with extrahigh-rack corn- shall be:r accordance with Table 81-A. bustible storage shall be protected with a specially engineered aatornatic sprinkler system, Extrahigh-rads combustible storage 81O3.4 Array. When, a fire sprinkler system design utilizes shall be provided with addition-al special hire protection:,such as protection:lased or.,a closed array,array clearances shall be pro- separation frorn other buildings and additional built-Li fire- vided and maintained as specified by the standard used. protection featlares and fire department access,when required by the chief. SECTION 8104—RACK STORAGE SECTION 8105—AUTOMATED STORAGE 81€34,1 General. Rack storage shall be in accordance with Sec- 81€15.1 General. Automated storage shall be in accordance with tions 81012 and 8104.Binboxes exceeding 5 feet(:524_rn)it any Section~8105. dimension shall be regulated as rack storage. 8105.2 Fire Sprmiders. When fire sprinklers are required by 81€34,2 Fire Protection. 'cable 81-A,an approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed t€trssug3 out the iiailding. The design and insta:la€ion of it tie autotnatic fire sm' kler system sha11 be in accordance w¢n'he 81€34.2,1 General. 'chert fie s:;r1<nklers are required,� by Fable Builsi?tg Code(see UBC Standard 9-1)and nationally recognized 81-A, an approved automatic fire seri k er system shall healai-dards. installed throughout the building or to one-:tour fire-resistive walls constructed in accordance with the Building Code. Open- 8105.3 Carousel Storage. High-piled storage areas having Ings ir. such walls shall be protected by are assemblies having greater than 5001 square feet(46-5 m-)of carousel storage sural'be one-hour flee-protection retings.The design and installation of the provided with auEotnatic shutdown in accordance 5vith one of Ehe autocratic fire sprinkle system and outer applicable fire protec- followir_gs tion shall be in accordance with the Buildirg Code (see BC Standard 9.1)and UFC Standard 81-2. 1.An autorna<ic smoke-detection system with coverage extend- ing 15 feet(4575 trim)it ail directions beyond unenclosed cµrou- 8104.2.2 Plastic pallets and shelves. Storage on plastic pallets cel storage systems which sounds a coca' alarm:at the operator's or plastic shelves shall be protected by approved specially engi_ station and stops the carousel storage system upon the activation neeered fire-protection systems, of a single detector, 2. An aatornatic smoke-detection system within enclosed car- 8104,2.3 Rasps with solid shelving. ousel storage systems which sounds a local alarm at the operator's stat-on and stops tree carousel storage system upon the activation 8104.2.3.1 General. Racks will'_ solid shelving having an area of a single detector,or greater than 32 square feet 1\2.9.7 r~t2),measured between approved flue spaces at all four edges of the shelf, shall be in accordance A sir gl dead-ran type control switch that allows the is pr wra ith Section 8104.2.3, g tion of the carousel storage system only when the operator is;res- ent.the switch shall be In the same room as the carousel storage EXCEPTIONS: I. Racks with mesh, gra ed, slatted or s:m;lar system and'located to pr-,v-d,-for observation of the carousel sys- shelves having uniform openings not r.cre than 6",ches(152.4 mit) tern. apart,coenprls rig at;east 50 percent of overall shelf area,a':d with approved foe spaces,x-e al.cwed to he treated as racks without sol.id shelves. 2.Racks used for the storage of comb s.iNe,caper records,with sd1- SECT€0 8108SPECiALTY STORAGE id shelving,snaE_ e in accordance with UNC Standard 81-4. 8.01 ,1 General. Records storage facilities rsesl for the rack or 8104.2.3.2 Fire protection. Fire protection for racks with solid shelf storage of combustible :caper records greater than 12 Feet shelving shall be in accordance with the requirements for racks (39658 mull ire height shall be it accordance with Sections 81012 with solid shelving set forth it 1✓°PC Standard 81-2 or other nation?- and 81034 and:€ FC Standard 81-4. Palletized storage of records ally recognized standards. See Article 90,Standard f.1,1. shall be it;accordance with Section 8103.1. ......._ ......... ......... ........ ..............__ ........ ......... ._...... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ....................... ..... ........._... ........ ........ ...... . 1998 CAL1FORNiA FME CODE TAS LE 91-A TAn LE 81-B TABLE 81-A—GENERAL RRE-PROTECTMN AND LIFE-SAFETY REQUMEMENTS MD-MED ED S ORALE,Slays 810RAGE AKD PAULEMIS MUM AU,SF„RAU-,AREAS(Sts Sstsi;zns 81$2,a"($3 at's aa5ti4)2 {Ssa Sasf<cr 910.3) i S"#3WE AMA'{='ass Pssi) ��ars a ,as- a ?txx€t to za i Ps°rias EEa S fE$xf r �P;is Sss a s3 s is a9t 2.2 x to t#si�o-sa Ffrs stsstfa^ act in S acs ara sx si S:sff Fcas Pits is an �'s mo -. i s S F32 a3 Sats {S�s Sys n{Sos &�ass; ss sat ressf ; ?owes{Ss. Vs#s.s srE sts a:a 3(,sefi; fps t'fsst) {saris#.s9D i Qs�+#..e^ f:. as.,.tar Ssw?fer. �a.,or, {Sas Sa IC0 i ssaSEs #fs?rs(Sxs Sam- - s t"iSS i x 7.S:2a:s>r i $3CP.k) 3102,6 i $#i2.$ VIM?) $102.e) t}a 61G2.a i x 4s>s;ss x 0.22283}aa Ms i MV 00-500 NR Nk NR5 Nle NRNR NR N�{ 5^1-2,500 NR Yes NRS NR i NRS Ns 0\0 40 1'no"o''C.'0 { x,501-12 L^„W Y s ? NR 1 N?5 NR NR6 NR i W 40 400,000 i Pubs c accessible i 2,501 200nr.^. Yes i NR NRS NR NR6 NRn n n C. 1 Noneublic accessib 3000 4ti : 4II ,000 ! i Ys 2,501-.2,000 Na£ Yes Yes e i Yes Yes 100 307 203 003 j Ncrxu'b^is accessible (ODdo~2) I 12,001-20,0•-0 Yes NR Yes i Yes Yes Y s 00 4II 4CC,0ow 20,001-500,CCC Yes NR Yes Yes Yes Yes 100 40 400,0'000 00 Greater t as: I es NR "yes 'tiles Yes Yes IId 40 i 400,IIII0 I i 500,0f1dR i i High0-5€(3 NF<} NR NR5 ( NR i NR6 NR Sd NR NR hazard 501-2,500 i Yes i NR NR5 i NR NR° NR sd 30 75,000 '>'uNic accessible S i 510 -2,500 i Yes i NR JR5 i NR ! NR6 NR 50 30 ' 7 5,0 C j No pubic accessible 10ption i) i { I 501.-2,500 NR, Yds i Yes Yes Yes Yes 50 20 50,00•01 E Nonpublic accessible 1 ! ( 1 (option 2) J 275II1-300,000 Yesi NR Yes Yes Yes Yes 4II 30 75 000 300,003-5030.00-08,9 Yes NR Yes Yes Yes yes 50 sv^ y 75,f)D0 I NR = Not requ;7ed. 'When fire sprinklers are required for reasons other ibwn Article 8l,the portion of the Seri_rkler system prole-'6ng the high-piled storage area shall be designed and insta?€ed in accordance with Sections 8103 and 8104. 2For aisles,see Section 81412.10. 3p±flea slaal;be separated by aisles coram°ying will±Section 8102.10. GFor stc ge in,ex e s r he he g? indicated,special fire pmtection,shal.be orovided in accordance w4,;,Footnote 8 when rewired by the chief.See also Articies 79 and 88 for special lirn..ations fol far:mabie and combustible liquids and aeroso#s. 5Section 932.2 mall apply for fire apparatus access. 6Curtain boards shall'be installed as reTahed by the Building Code.See UBC Section 906. 7For storage exceeding 30 feet(934 mm)in height,Option 1 shall be used. 8Sp cia fare-protector,provssions such as,but not limited to,fire p-otec6on.of ex;'osed steel co' °:ins;increased sprirlkerdensity;addition a.-in-rack sprinklers, d:.aaut associated reductions in ceiling sprinkler density,or additional fire department bose connections steal:be provided when required by the--hief. Iig z-piled storage areas sha"l not exceed 5.30,030 square fee,(46 451.5:n2).A two-hou,area separation wail sha{:be sed to divide`hag a-plied stor ge exceedipg 500,430 sc ar fee (46 44).5 mz; *_area. TABLE 81-3—REQUiREMENTS FOR CJR'TA,N BOARDS AND SMOKE VENTMI (See Sections 8102,7,4 snd�9102,8.3) f iNVONATED STORAGE EDTA FS SCARD UNTESTu: E ' VENTSFRIUM11MALLUR E PEE '?ss:) 3 } DEPTH. sof) ,a!}as;a?W' � !€sat? {#R A#f#3CA a5$ gas o &E;{Y-"Ed 7�i FLO.-, i— { i Cv;�Cbi3YvASStriCdl fm# x Ms!or tea x$.E�Y S2S"gr r A}n� x 3^4$"o"r„ I—IV 24 o less : 6 i 10,0CC i 100 1 100 L 60 (Opt;on l) : over 201-40 c i 8,000 1:75 f0^ : 55 -IV 20 or less i 4 3,040 -:75 l00 55 (option 2) ' 4 3(X}0 ov 200-400 50 °03 5�0----------------------------- m I sgF naz Pc 20 or Less i 6 6,000 l 1:50 i ldd 50 ' Option ), over 20-30 i 5 6,000 d:40 90 45 High hazard 20 or less 4 4,000A 1:50 i 100 50 2; over 20-30 4 200^00 j 1:30 75 40 tFo-rack rage,, s'ts in excess of ti;ose indicated,see Section 8104.5.For solid-pi€ed storage heights irz excess of those..dicxed,an approved engineered.;.s"g.: sbail be used. 2Jhett areas of be_ings are equipped With Carly suppression-fast response(ESFR)sprinklers,the curtain boards within these areas shall be located only at the separation between FSFR arld conventional sprinkler systems. 3m e distance specified is;fie „ .., axitnart distance from,any ve^tin a particU;ar c ?4.. " ed area 10 wails or c rias:`ocarss which form the Deni :e'er of t,e curtained area. TABLE 8104.3-A 1998 CAUFORMA HRE CODE TABLE 3%04,3-A-ss-REQU€ ED FLUE SPACES FOR RACK STORAGEI SPRINKLER A7 THE CEUNG WM;OR ;N-RACK f Wffi t2kT M3MM6R 3N-RACAL SM.'ALERS AT ( NON- E 6PWN LFRS EVE8YMR j SPRINKLERED FERE S?�1 £db�R s R �tim�$ON 5 23 seat(7620,nm) m2S feet RACK COnFiGURATION Storage#?t' tlY 3 an 1 000 2 (''1820 mm) Any HSSP.E Any}Ielghl i Single-Row Rack :ansverse Flue Space Size2;x 25A for mm) j 3_2,cln NA 3 inch NR NR 5le-,imly Aligned NR NA ales NA NR Longit3 jirai due Space i NR NA NR NR j NR Double-Rohr pact Yarsverse i fee Space Size2,x 25.4€or mm) j 6 iaach3 3 inch 3 inn} NR NR Vertically Aligned 1 NR3 NR Yes NA Nle Longitudinal Flue Space NR3 6 inch 6 inch NR NR Iv uld-Rode Rack 7ransverse?*Ede Space Size2(x 25.4 for mm) 6 ince NA 6 heir F NR j NR °/er icaliy Aligned NR i NA `:les I NA. i NR Longitudinal Flue Space NSC NA NR Nle Nit SNR r neans"not required"NA_nears"not app:icdblc!' 2Random,vmatiors are aiiowed,provided that de configuration does not obs.ruet wafer penetration. 31":1is oo:ion is not allowed win ESFR sarin c#e~protection. _..... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... _...... _....._... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......._................... ......... .._.. ............. ......... ............. _. ........._... ._............._........ _ _ _ __ 1998 CA:LWORNIA RRE CODE 8201 8204.4 ARTICLE 82. LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES SECTM 8201 —SCOPE 82€33.2.1.5 Educational and irrstitttional uses. In occupancies ,used for educational and institutional purposes,pd table LP-gas Storage, handling and transportation of LP-gas and t e i s al a- # ' c y z„- t¢ conta.ners a e allorbed to be ,used:o ~esearc..and e perrrrer•� tion 0 cuinment per"rent to systems for suchuses sna:i b �n ac- tion.Such confa;Hers shall not be-used irk c-.ass oorns, Such cor_- cordas e with Ar die 82 dr de<err it i g;properties of LP-Rases, to r.er•s sha not exceed a 50-pound{22.7 icg) water capacity in. see UFC uta da.,o 82- ,Appendix B, occupar:cies used for educations?purposes and shall not exceed a 2-pou nd(5.4 kg)water capacity in,=pancies used for inst tu- SECT*N 8202— ERFM ` ,PLANS AND RECORDS tic at purposes. ,nen a or than ore suc.a container er s prose at me same room?,each conta� er shall be separated€'roar€other cora 8202.1 Permits and Mans. For a permit to store,use,I ardic or tamers by a distance of not less than 23 feet(6095:raiz), disperse LP-gas,or.o i stare or naa retain un LP-gas contaMer see 82053.2.1.6 Denonstratiorr uses. Po .able €.P-gas containers Sect—on. 5,rerrar:t 1,1, are alloraved to be used to rhpora::ly for demonstrations and public int L3 pe.->..s not, Cr maintain Yor;a- exhib,Alons Such containers shall not exceed a 12-pound(5.4 8) biz con;a...ers of less,,sa n:25- >or'473.2 t,t aggregate water,ca,,rac- water capaci�ry.When rn � re � present in ga c•F�- " dre than L. SiEC container is>ry he sanme rod a,each con a;ner sire:.be separated front other coon- Distributors sha i of,-f-ill an.LP-gas o i'ttuner for which a permit tainen;by a distance of not less than 20 feet(65096 mm). s required ':less a perrnitfor irs£a'alicr has beer iss3aed for that 8203.21.7 Use with sell'-contained torch assemblies. Portable aocai:on by tie chief. LP-gas con an ers are allowed to be used to s ian;y approved self- Where a singe corna er is over 2,000 ga on `7571 .)water con tamed`.o:ch asserrro ies� simi'ar appliances.Such containers capacity o. the aggregate„apmcity o`con timers:s over 4,000-gal- shall not exceed a 21/2-Pound(1.13 log)water capacity. 5 42 Y,)water, capacity,the i r.seal r sbal I subnnit plans for 8203.201.8 Use for food preparation. When approved, listed such ?''.Stssils;::vr:. LP-gas Co-,rm.e<via.i rood service appliances are al"owed to be used 82,32.2 Recerds. Tnsta'lers s:hal. ria. ht^in a record: of ;n-sta:Sa_ for food preparation within restaurants and in attended co rner- tiOns T-Or which a Permit is net r _;iced by Section i05 and have dial Food catering operations. See UFC Standard 82- , Sections such:record available for inst�ection by£he chief. 3-4.8.4 and 5-11.1,Exception 1. EXCEPTION. nsr iation of gas-burning appliances zn8 re- 821:33.202 Industrial chicles and firjor maintenance ma- P:ace_me-,C.pozi,ble cvrindCTs. �^t rr.es, dr i_a?3wYS d I F3< 3stC€a' 4�el=.Cles and trCS7i ^a.nte- nance n:ac^:nes s=hall be in accordance whh UFC Standard 82-1. SECTMN 8203—WSTALinA`i`N OF EQUIPMENT Section 3-5. 82€i3.3 Location of Equipment and Piping �u nrrer.t and 82 error l ez d ye ro a gas e o~r t s'hza lie piping s�^al z£be installed r :;ca'rons w:h„_�, srcl -equipment r e?at ins'al gid in acct dan.c wqh UFC Stand,--,- 82 cep:as o'her- and ping 3s p:dl it9_£eo�v .nom r��ec.,a �l bode. wase ^mv ded in Articl'e 82 and other-a.:rvs or r'eguhnior s. 82€13.2 Use of LP-gas Containers i Flrrs. ECTM 8204,.....LOCAMN OF CO TA€HERS 8203.2.1 Part bk coma€ler& 82134.1 Generpl€ The storage and transportation of LP-gas and tine a sin _`o- and rna r nance of p r r ent equipment t sna"be:n 8s i1 b2. a e neral. ?c:°able -gas o eine s, as of e in accordance with FC Standard 32-1 and subject to.;ne approval of UFC Standard 82-1, she- r=ot be used in buildings except as the chief,except as provided in Ar.vie 82. specifieC in ill �'Standard 82-1 and Section- 8203,2.1. 8204.2 Maximum Capacity within Established Lim, 82€13.2. .2 Use in base-meat, isit or similar location. LP-gas its. W_.h;rh.he,.:grits established by law restricting the storage of cortaine_rs shill aro:be used in a basement,pit or slirrular ocaticn -gas for gl e p dtect on of e:eavi v pope aced or congested corr- w reteheavier-char°-air gas rnig:ht o sect.LP-gas conlaine.s slhal, :n ercia:areas,the aggregate capacity of any one hnstailat±on sial: not be used in am above-grate underl`oor space or•basement unless not exceed a 2,000-g0lon (7571 "L) water capacity ;see san.p e suc"loca't'OP Js providec with an approved means o-Ycntilation. adoptdior drdina 3.ce,Section 5). ' 1 3 5 w,t:;se iaine talc^risen ..es s accord- 828;,3 Container Location, Containers shall be located with ar <<i Section 8203.2.1.7 respect to b r l gs,public ways,and -in-es of oil"r:g property 8283.2.1.3 Coqsqruction and to spor"a�,y troatirygo Po .a^e cul ch car e b�.lt 3? it acco:d�rce�r.b'pab_e 82,04-A. Containers area lowed tobe-used n u.3 id gs or areas o buildings CSrdta3ner5 51 tel also be Id a$ev w ; respect o special hazards undergoing construction or for t .Tp rary rltating as set forth mil such as aboveground fiar:zmao e or cambust:bi I; u;d UFC Standard 82 i, Sections 3-4.3,3-4,4,3-4.5 and 3-4.7. oxygen or gaseous hydrogen romanie•s, flooding or elect:;c 8203.2.1.4 Industrial use& €n occupancies used far, dwstr a; power`rtes as specified isa UFC Standard 82 Sectio 3-2.2.6. Purposes, notable 1---gas c onta r:ors are a'lowed to be used. to 8204.4 -Multiple Container InsWiation. Mui tip,_, centairzer supply € a r;les necessary for processing, reseanch ora installations with a total water storage capacity of :More 11han eta,or. When ma'_iTohded tne aggregate water capacity of `80,00,0 gar ors(681 such con a r rs shall not exceed 735.,ohm (333.4 kg)per man- cape :tyl s a be subdivided inlo ,groups conte ring no, t=ore 'fold.l ze ' l'_pi� r anrtoi s f such do mme s are resent in than 80,13^vv ga%ons 1681374 L)4n each group.Such grouNs shall a=le same room,eaci::ra'it, d s a be separated f.c r_o,,her 82134.4 '998 CAU FORMA RRE CODE 8212.9 . Rounded it an approved manner, SECTION 8211 ®FIRE PROTECTION 2. Protected with approved insulation on areas that are subject 8211..1 General, ire protection shah be provided for installa- to impirgement of ignited gas from pipelines or other leakage, tions leaving storage containers of more than a 4,000-gallon 3. protected by firewalls of approved corstrttctiot, (15 141 L) water capacity, as required by FC Stamdar�d 82-1, Section 3-M A. Protected by an approved system for application of water as specified in UFC Standard 82-1,Table 3-2.24,or 8211.2 Fire Extinguishers. Fire extinguishers shah.be provided as specified in UFC Standard 82-1,and it accordance with UFC 5. Protected by other approved meats. Standard 10-1. Wz ere one of these fouls of protection, is provided,the separation shad not be less than 25 feet(752€1 rn_n)between:container groups. SECTION 8212—STORAGE OF PORTABLE CONTAINERS AWAITING USE OR RESALE S CT90N 8205—PROHIBITED USE OF LP-GAS 821261 General. Storage of portable containers of 1,0£3-0 pounds (453.6 kg)or less,whether filled,pa-lolly fiiled or empty,at con- 82€15a1 Nonapproved Equipment. Liquefied petroiefarn gas sumer sites or distributing points,and for resale by dealers Or re- shali rot be used for the purpose of operating devices or equip- sellers shall be in accordance with Section 8212. merit unless such device cr equipment is approved for use with EXCEPTIONS: ;. Containers which`nave.o previously een in LP-gas. L?-gas service. 8205,2 Release to the Atmosphere. Liquefied petroleum gas 2. Containers a2 distributing plants. stall not be release: to the atmosphere, except through an alp- 3. containers aY co.sui er sites or distributing points,which a=e proved liquid-level gauge or other approved device. connected for use. 82112 Exposure hazards. Containers in storage shall be lo- cated in a manner which_m—nimizes exposure to excessive temper- SECTION 8208—DISPENSING AND OVERFILLING attire se, physical damage or taimpe"ng. 82€16.1 Attendants. Dispensing ofL'P-gases shall be performed 82123 Position. Containers in storage having mdividual water by a guialified attendant. capacity greater than 2112 pounds-'1.3 kg)(nom.inal I-pound(O.45 kg)LP-gas capacity] shall be positioned with the pressure-relief 82116.2 Overfilling. Liq cited petroleum gas containers sl all valve in direct communication with the vapor space of the not be filled or maintained with Lx-gas in excess of the fixed out- container. age gauge installed by the manufacturer or the weight stamped on the lank. 8212.4 Separation from means of egress. Containers stored in bu;Idi.ngs in accordance with Sections 8212.9 and 8212.11 shall 82116.3 Dispensing Locations. The point of transfer of LP-gas tot be located near exit-access doers,exits,stairways,or it areas from one container to another shall be separated from exposures as normally used, or intended to be used, for the safe egress of specified in UFC Standard 82-1,Section 4-3. people, 8212.5 Quantity. Empty containers which have been in LP-gas SECTIO 8207®SAFETY DEVICES service shall be -considered as full containers for tie purpose of determining the maximum quantities of LP-gas allowed in Sec- Safety devices or LP-gas containers,equipment and systems shall tions 8212.9 arc:82.:2.11. not be tampered with or trade ineffective. 8212.6 Storage on iPrs®fs. Containers which are not connected for use shall not be store;on roofs. SECTION 8208•----SMOKING AND OTHER SOURCES 821.2.7 Storage in basement,pit or similar location. Liquefied F iGNi TION etroleur:gas containers shah not be stored it a basen:ertt,p.t or NO SMOKING signs shall be posted when required by the chief. Simi ar location where heavier-than-air gas alig'h't coflec°.?.iq:te- Smokitg within 15 Feet(4572 mm)of a point of transfer, while fled petroleum gas containers steal:not be stored in above-grade filling operations are in progress at containers or vehicles,shall he undi floor spaces or base netts€unless such lo-cat:.on as provided prohibited. with at approved means of ventilation. For control of other sources of ignition,refer to L1l StandardXCEPTION:Depaent of ranspc£anion(DOT)sped€cation cylinders with a in", i`Wfn water capac'i'ty Of 2`-I2 pounds,s_1341-1 ear 82-1,Section 3-8. Lse in conn°eteiy sell-conrained hand torches and s s�i_ app.:cations. The quantity of LP-gas shall not exceeds 243 pounds(9.477 kg). SECTION 8209—CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES 82118 Protection of Valves on Containers in Storage. Con- tanner varves shall be protected by screw-on-type caps or collars Weeds, grass,brush,trust and other combustible materials shall which shall be securely in place on all containers stored regardless be kept not?.ess than 10 fee:(31148 mm'.from LP-gas tanks or con- of whether they are full,partially ful or empty. Container outlet tainers. valves shall be closed or plugged. 8212.4 Storage within Buildings Accessible to the Fundis. De- SSCTI0N 821 ®PROTECTING CONTAINERS FROM partmetst of Transportation (DOT) specs¢cation cylinders with VEHICLES maximum water capacity of 2112 pounds (1.13 log) used in completely se.f-conta:re hand torches and s mi'_a:app,ications Wien exposed to probable vehicular damage due to proximity to are allowed to be stored or displayed in a bi€iidirg accessible to the alleys,driveways or parking areas,LP-gas containers,regulators public.The quantity of LP gas shah act exceed 2� pounds(9�.7 and piping shall be su tahly protected, kg)except ars provided in Section 8212.11. 1-240 _.. .....I.... .......... ........_. .........................._-................_...._......................................................................................................................... _......... _........ ......... ......... ......... ......... ....................................... _ ...... 111.1111111111 1998 CAUFORNM RSE CODE 8212.10 8214,3 8212.10 Storage within Buildings not Accessible to the Public. renovation or repairs,the storage of containers shall be as required 821.2.10.1 Maximum quantity. Thee maximum, quantity ax by the chief. lowed in one storage location it buildings not accessible to the public, such as industria bu"dings, shall not exceed 735 wound SECTION 8213®CONTAMERS NOT M SERViCE (333.4 kg)water capaca y [nominal 330 gourds(13 5 kg)of LP- 8213.1 Temporarily Out of Service. Containers whose normal gas;.If additional storage locations are required on the same floor use has Esser,ter p'�ar.y rd sconnued _salt: within the sar:e building,they shall be separated by a-ninimum.of 331 feet(31.4 m),Ste age beyond these lirritatiens sisal:be in ac- 1. Be disconnected:`roar appliance piping, cordance with Section 8212.11.. 2. Have container outlets, except relief valves, closed or 8212.1€1.2 Quantities on equipment and vehicles. Containers plugged, and carried as past of service equipment on highway mobile vehicles 3, Be positioned with tine re e= valve;n direct co_musicat or :teed not be considered in the total storage capacity in Section with container vapor space, 8212.13.1, provided such vehicles are stored 1n private garages and do not carry niore than three LP-gas containers with a total. 8213.2 Permanently € ut of Service. Containers to be ,slated aggregate LP-gas capacity not exceeding 130 pout::s (45.4 kg) permanently ou"of service shall be removed,from the site. -'er vehicle.Container valves shall be closed. 8212.11 Storage within Rooms Used for Gas Manufacturing. SECTION 8214—PARKING AND GARAGMG 8212.1 t.1 Gener°al. Storage within buildings or rooms used for 8214.1. General. panting of Lr-gas task vehicles shall be it ac- gas manuxfactunng,gas storage,gas-air mixing and vaporization, cordarce with Section 8214. and compressors not associated .with liquid transfer shall be in EXCEPTION:in cans of accident,breakdowns or other etnergen- aceordance with Section 8212.11. cies,tank vehicles.arm a;lowee-w bo parked-and`ef:_ansattessdee.at any location wHe the operator is o"ata n: g assistance. 821111.2 €uantity limits. The maxim-ana quantity of LP-gas 821.4.2 Unattended Parking. shall be 100,000 pounds(453 5 kg;. 8214.2.1 Near residential,educational and institutional occu- 821.2.1.1.3 Construction. The corstrftctlor of such b:tiidi:sgs pancies and other high risk areas. Liquefied petroleum. gas and rooms shall comply with requirements for Group H Occupar- lards vehicles shalt not be Id_,unattended at any:r e or resident:a cies in the Buildiatg Code-,UFC Standard 82-1,Chapter 7;and the streets or within 53' feet(152.4 a.)of a residential area,apart- followirg: r_ert or hotel complex,educational facility,hose tal,or cane fac 1- 1. Adequate vents shall be provided to the outside at boot top ity.Tank vehicles shall not be left unattended at any other-.race and bottom, located at least 5 feet (1524 slam) from building that would,in the opinion of the chief,present an extreme `e`raaz- openings,and ard. 2. The entire area,shall be classified for the purposes of igni- 8214.2.2 Durations exceeding tine Molar, Liquefied petroleum tical source control n accordance with .irC Standard 82-1,See- gats tank vehicles parked at any one point for longe_than one hour tic's 3-8• shall be located as follows: 8212.1.2 Location of Storage outside of Buildings. Storage 1.tiff of streets,hJgbways,avenues or alleys,and outside of buildings,for containers awaiting use or resale,shall be 2.Inside of a balk Giant,or located its accordance with Table 8212-A. 3 other approved Iota`ons no, ss than 53 fee'(15 241 rnm, 821.2. 3 Protection of Containers. Containers shall be stored from bus,dings other than those approved:or"he storage or ser✓ic- witsin a suitable enclosure or otherwise protected against ing of such vehicles. tartapering. 8214.3 Garaging. Garaging of*_ank vehicles used for tl<e trans- 8212.14 Alternate Location and Protection of Storage. When :sortation of LP-gases shall be as specified:n UFC Standard 82-1. the provisions of Sectiors 8212.12 and 8212.13 are immactical at Vehicles with LP-gas fuel systems are allowed to be stored or serv- constnuction sites,or at buildings or stractures€ndergoing major ice in garages as speci led in UFC Standard 82-1,Section?3-6.6. d-24! W311 E 8204-A 1998 CALIFORMA FIRE CODE TAB, E 8212-A TABLE 3204-A®LOCAT, Celr OF CONTANERS PFMMt M SErARAT3ON SE'tb EEE CONTAINERS ANC St3££,UNNIG ,PUSUC WAYS,OR LNES OFA JO{ F�fiF PROPERTY THAT CAN BE BMT UPON CO?3's"A£:�3ET?Cft t'Sdi's3'4° i flfean � er t1n,erg?cur?tE ` w auagrcurarr BE'tWEEN.�S33k''TA?NEx1SS2'a f9,ve4�r`3®3icnB) j Cctrfahnem�(4Gsfj € Ccaa Mnsrst;fps) ?} { x 3.783 far L x 304.a for r,— Less than ;253,C � 55 � Mone 1255,o 253 i0 20 None 251:o 503 :0 to i 3 3 501 to 2,400 0 255.6 3 2,o(3i to 30,000 53 543 5 B 30, 1 to 70,W'G 53 75 014 of sum of i 70 ixw to 90,60") 50 104 diameters of 90,001 to 120,000 50 125 o ad;ace nt contair:ers) 'Minimum distance for underground containers sal:be measured front the trressmx el of device and the filling or liq- uid-level gauge vert correction at the contain,,.,except that all pars of a_ underground container situ:l be to se t(3048 myn)o-:Wore(rom a building or li ne of adjoining property which car be built upon. 2In appayirg the distance between bus c rgs and.A.SME containers of a 225-g ?on(473.2 or snore water capacity, mum o.501 percent of this horizontal distance strati also apply to air portions of the building w tics project snore than 5 Feet (1524 )from ;Ung wall and which are`nig` y,than:he relief valve discharge outlet.This horazon.tal distance shall be measured from a point determined by projecting the outside edge of such overhanging structure ver ca£iy downward to grade or other level upon which the container is installed.Dista-ces to the bltiiding wall shat?not be less titan.those D:e_ scribed in Tzbie 5204-A. EXCEPTION- 3nstailations in which the overhanging structure is 50 Feet(i5 240 trm)or more above the re- lief-valve discharge out€et. 3When zrderground au3ticontainer insta€€ations are comprised of individual containers having a water capacity or 125 gal- lons(473.2L)or more,such containers sha€i be installcd so as to provide access at their ends or sides to faciittate wesk dg with cranes or hoists. 4At a co-sarner site,if the aggregate water capacity cf am :ticerta ter i €latio-,comprised of individuai containers having a water capacity or less?han :25 gallons;473 2 ),3s 5n0 guitars(189x.7€)or Croce.ane maim r d=stanWe shut co-.n ply with< e pprop pu i on of Mable 5204-A,a..dying the aggrega c pacity ra"her ttna .e capacity her contain- er.If more that.oral sucrl_t3stallat:on is made,each;?amal. aiion shall be separated from ot`:er installations by at,least 25 feet (7620 torn).Minimum distances between containers reed not be applied. 5 l e fol€owl-g shall apply to aboveground co-tai-e-s installed alongside buiidirgs: 1. Containers of less than a 125-gaiion(473.2€)water capacity are allowed next to the building they serve when it coat- oiiarce with Items 2,3 anal 4. 2. 3eparement of Transportation specification.containers shalt be located and insta€€ed so that the discharge`roan-:the comamer pressure-retie`device is at least 3 feet(9I4 mm)horizontally iron.biuMing openings below the:eve;of such discharge arc shall not be beneath buildings unless the space is well ve nti:lated to t"e outside and is not enclosed for more:`art 50 percent o`;s penmeter.The dscharge`rem container pressure-relief devices shaii be located not less than 5 feet 11524 rim):nom,exteo-sources of ignition,operi-gs into direct-vert(sealed combustion system)appliances or rnec anicai ventilation air intakes. 3. ASME containers of less than a 125-gallon(473.2 L)water capacity shall be loca4ed and i-sta€ied such that be discharge:ram pressure-relief devices shall not terminate in or bereath buildings and shali be located at least 5 feet (1524 mrt)horizontally from'buUmg openings bciow the level of such discharge and not less than 5 feet 0524 snm" thous exterior sources cf ignition,open ings into direct-vent(sealed combus¢i©tl system)appliances,or mechanical ventil-; n air intakes. 4. rhe f Ming co--ection and tF e ver:fre li laid revel gauges ar ei>.het° 013"or AS^J�containers i;ued at the paint or installation shall not be less than 13 feet(3345 tom)from exterior sources of ignition,openings into direct-ver:(sealed combustion system)appliances,ormechanical ventilation�r intakes. SThis distance is allowed to be reduced to n:ot less,:an iG feet(3048 e,m)for a s;ngie container of 1,2410-gallon.(4542 L)water capacity or less,provided such container is at leas:25 feet(762.33 min)`tom other .r-gas containers of more thz^ 125-gar ion 1,473.2 L)water capacity. TABLE 8212-A----LOCA'M OF CO3N7A;!NERm A' A€ NG USE OR RESALE STORED OUT SME Or EMOMS r,ESTANC€S To A Bt333_MNG OR GROUP OF BUS LD3Y GS,E URUC O:FAta"T��'Y or LP-GAS STORED s t£q£OF PROPFRTY`T4A3 CAN BE BWi f UPON';,W) x0.45 for kg x 304.8 for:mins F500 ib.or less o a 501 to 2,5001:b. lob 2,501 to 6,000 lb. l5 0 6,0001 to 10,0001b. 20 i 9®vet-1 o,0oo;b. 25 'Containers;nay be located a lesser distance to buildings wher.approved. !-242 __.. .................._.. _... ....._... _ _....._... . ....... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ...._.... ......... ......... ......... ......... .... ............ ._....... ........ .. ....._. 1998 CAUFORNMA RRE CODE ARTICLE 8 (NOT USED) 1998 CALIFO MA RRE CODE 8401 6405.2 ARTICLE 84—MOTION PICTURE PROJECTION SECTION 8401 —SCOPE SECTION 8403—SMOKING e use of ribbon:-type cellu':ose acetatd and other safety film in Smoking and other sources of ignition shall be prohibited within conjunction widl electric are,xenon or other light source projec- projection rooms in which cellulose nitrate flys is aliowed.Cor:- tion equtprrient which devvicps hazardous gases,dust or radiation spicucus NO SMOKINi G signs shall be posted in it e room. and the projection of ribbon type cellulose nitrate f less,regardless of the light source used in.ro ectio ,shall be its accordance with SECTIO 8404®PROJECTION EQUIPMENT Article 84. Projection equip-neat or fii.n which is?r a hazardous condition SECTION 8402®PROJECTION OOM shall,not be used. 8402.1 General. Motion picture project—or. machines shall be � �� 4�5—FILASTORAGE AND USE operated within a motion picture projection room complying with the Building Code. 8405,1 Cellulose Nitrate. Celiudose nitrate filar shall not be -used or stored unless within an enclosed film magazine, an 8402.2 Safety Film. Projection rooms which are limited to the approved storage cabinet or a'transportation container.Rewindirg projections of safety film shall be posted or the outside of each o_`cellulose n`arate filar sha: be performed within ar. enclosed projection room door and within the projection room with a filar• rewind machine. Exa-mination of film or an open} :sand Conspicuous sign having lrinds ;25,4 mm;block letters stating rewind mach're shall not it:vol ve more than ore reel cutside of an SAFETY FLM t"3NLY IS PE-W11-1:71TED ilii°':_HIS ROO1`vb. approved container ai any th!M 8402.3 Fire Extinguishers. Two approved. fire extinguishers 54€5.2 Safety Film. Safety film, which is not _nounted for with a minimum i G-B:C rating shall be irstalled and:maintained projection,,, shall be stored in approved trapsportation constainsers ready for use in projection rooms. o:an approved film cab^iret. � 245 8 w'.S.3 ARTICLE 85 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND WRING IISECTION 8601 —SCOPE 8506.2.3 Power supe€y. Extension cords shall be p"egged �- rec y into ar approved recepfar e,power tau.-o m3---ItTl g adapter Permanent and tem—000rary t.,se "appilances, fixii3res, ati�n shall, except -or approved_rulti l g Qxte nsior.coats,s�,ve motors and airing si'al_be:r,accordance with.Article SJ, only one portable appliance. EXCEPTIO . Low-voliage wiriiig,such as a,3� s.pa W:ring. 8506.2,4 Ampacity. Ehe a pa-city of the ertensior cords m12'2;' Article 85 sifa::be enforced in cooperation -Mth the authority not be less titan. the rated capacity of the per,"abe appliance having jurisdiction for the er force-ne—nt of tf e i✓iect< ai voile. s'uppiied by the cert, 8506,15 Mainte8ance. The :<xter.s=- cords shall be rrair- Ti1 8602— DEFO TONS tared in good condition. with,-ut splices,d ip icratior La .age.. For d ina tions of APPLIANCE, PORTABLE; APPLIANCE, 8506.2,6 Grounding. Extension cords shall be grounded when STAT`OON' , of EXTENSION CORD; FLEXIBLE CORD; servicing grounded portable apptia i ps. MUU-HP ✓G ADA?'`ER; PA EL BOARD, ..:ECTR CAL: PER IAN= WrR!NGt; POWER TAP,° REECE `ACLS; Extensic_5 torus and f exible torts silall SW710111BOARD, LEC RICAL; and TEMIPG:iR RY 7 R- not be afxed to structures,extend through-walls,cei-ings.,floors; r ander, vovrs or floor coverings,�r be subject to environm ental_or i�:�,see �._�ice�. � , ;hysicai damage. SECTION 6503—USE OF TV0POR RY WRWG 1501:€. Dux-irtg Construction. :e-mpora:.'y wiring for electr<dai SECTION 650 —MULT1PLUG ADAPT ERS power and i&i-ng in,staliations is alit zed dunng dunwe i ds of col- ? u;:,ip_ug adapters, such as .r ukioiug exter-sion cords, wribc struction, rwrru-delirkg, repair or de-o;it;on of buildings, strut- adapters, stnip plugs and ether devives, that do no,cor;ply tures,equ pnenit or mi(ar activ"'Eies, this code or the Electric=l Code e sh:a"not he used. 5503,2 During Special Events and Holidays. '€er fresrary wir- rg ser eiectr:cal power and ig itrng i is°a-s i�rs fs alio-�ed for SECTION 8508—POWER TAPS period not to exceed 90 days for i-i"strnas decorative 'sighting, carnivals ends iia:purposes,and for experimental'or develo s 8SO GenersL e use of powe taps sha; be _ in ac or arce »?ental work. wi:h Se 'fi non S5€lg. 533.3 Attachment he to i pcarary W!-In. g is 850&2 Design, Power taps s..a.;be of t"ie:)o«.rized 0- attached'o a s£rt»ct1re, t shall be anchee.iY an approved marmen type,�avi-ng overcu7, ent protwiori, and shall be hsste•d. SEC s M $504—ABATENI ENT OF ELECTR=L 85083 Power Supply. The power taps shall be 3 e•t y co„- RDS r-ccied to a pe:£-zatient y installed receptacle. 85111 rEs£all ii�ri.HAZA Power tali co ds sea ret extend through hen e.aecuica hazards are �dentifie . r ase res to abatesuch r. n ccndltions s�a�l be :alter:. ..de ._fled hazardous 01"ec?nea_ wa Is'ceilings”.#leo s,under dors orfs ,.c ra~i,s�,s,�_>e s jest to erviron-menta conditions in -,errarent Wiringrsp or terorary w nrg shall be or physical damage, corrected in cooperation wi;r t_rz #thon£y7 er'_orcing the Electrical erode. -SECTION 8509—ACCESS TO SWTCHSOARDS AND Electrical ,viri g, devices, avp iai Wes and other equipment PA EL OARD ax1:f .,i are mod '3`v: arnagea anf con' cu.i.,am 'pr"...va• shock or frc hazard sna# :lot be used. 8509.1 Generai, Work space around switchboards aro pans- boards s€-all b °- vided and r:airta:ntd as required.by the Elec- SECT�ON 8505—ELECTRICAL MOTORS t .cal Code.Such space shall not be used`or storage. 8509.2 Access. A ear--ard i •abs =Cy mear-.2,of access v a r' e' al motors sha.1 be maintained .n a manner r e fromminim uIr.width of 301 ineh-es(762 nn--)aind a._::I£ h gh!-of acc nett a Ji:s Sar .i diM Wats£ ar`.:. other deb :5 `v"s�:S '3 4J�.f- 78 nches(1981 mm)shall be-malmts d cr. rff,.i.operaniSag face ,nte.f r With r-quir;d wrc_or qdr'--ati.on or create a lite haza._tl. of he switchboard or parelboard'0 an w.s,:or corridor, EXCEP°;'ifONS� i.ail-`yeas_ern r rsr gas :ns are the SECTION 6506—EXTENSlON CORDS AND FLEXIBLE Eectricai Code. CORDS 2. Access one gs i > r : .. . �� cs;, ::ter-�#co-ureas�✓^:c.^,p:ey.dm a mini u:n cie .opening of 22incties,by 3C noes(559»r by 7-62 8566A General x es or: aids sial, not bc-used as a sunsti- ^a? tu.e fo Pala eel w.Yirg. 8509.3 Labeling, Doors into e'ect c l Contra -acv rooms s ria:; 8506.2 Use with ortab e Apphances. be rraeKed vjith a plain_y risible and eg'rle .._gr std, cg 8506.2,.1 Gerieral, The use u_^rex<e..sk)n cords sh be ~accord- ELECT-INUCA , ROOjM or s mi`ar apprry d wording. ie di ar{cv va tl:Sea°or: 5 v.2. sconnect'ing wear's for each i serVic fe de or branch circuit origiradng or,. a switchboard or pane board scall be legibly and 521 .2, �9 p alicati�si s. vxtei sign cords s is?.be used only vaiEl durably harked £0 2nd:;ate its purpose unless such purpose is ponable appliances. Clearly,evident. 9998 CAUFORMA Y E CODE ARTICLE 86 (NOT USED) 1-249 1998 CAUF`RMA RRE CODE 570` 870416 ARTICLE 87 ------ FIRESAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION DEMOLITION A BUILDING SECTMN 8701 .--SCOPE Or each floor there s afl be provided a 21/2-inch ;63.5 va ve outlett' `ire de-oar-mer.,use.Where cons u e .eight re- � Buildings ur ergoing con-s r:wc.ion,alteration or derno';-.0r,shall F ct# es installation o a Mass 1111 standpipe.fire ,imps and. water B 7e inaccordance with.Article 87, a :z..'a:r#connenions shall be provided to serve the sta._dp_rle. B 87€14.4. .2 Temporary star#dpipes. Temporary s ardpi3,es are SECTION 8702—PERWTS allowed to be provided it mace of pen:tanent systems ey are designed to furnish 500 ga o_7s("893 L)of water per minute a: � For peF f=its to conduct as bestos-remova`operations regulated by 50 poatds p r sq#a e �c- ,3 45 kPa) pressure with a standpipe � Section 8707,see Section 105,Per?:�7it a.4. size of not:ass th�r�inches( �l. � �?.Ail oy frets s.alh not be a less thar 21/-;inches 163.5 mrn); Pour ping ecu wr:en'stiff icient to B 7 3®APPROVALS ovide to s s�mss e and vo m e shad be �ailable at all`i#nes when a Gess III smndpi7pe sys��rr#is required, a Approval of the safety precau,.ons required for buildings being 8704.4o3.3 Detailed requirements. Standpipe sys'e s s for constructed,a teres or rno:isha n r ou ed y the e:#n , bu,;'Iings under const �ctiol.seal: �,e instal'ed as req 7 ,-d for per- addit`enon to other amroJals recuired for soedi-x operations o, pro- #tuner;.Standpipe systems. cesses associated with such const :3c:ion,alteration or deinol#t on. EXCEPTION: Bu.idings rdesignated as Group R,Division 3 or 5704.5 Combustible Debris. Combustible deb-is shale no, be Group U do o,retia to approval of safety p_-ecautie s. a c #iuiated within bu;ldrngs. 1_;ornb st#• d "is, rubbish, and waste materia'shall be rernoved fronn bai dings as offer as pi-act#- cal. 0orr,.l)ust7 e debris, waste ma!enat and trash- s, ._ no! be SECTION 8704—RRESAFETY DURiNG burned on the site mess approvea. CONSTRUCTiON 87W.6 Motor Equipment. me:nal-cot bGstion powecPd con- 8704.1 General. Buildings under construction shall be in ac- o..ction ipn:ent shall be:used it accordance wi.`,�SMe fol'- ow—co—dance with:Section 87114. inge 8704,2 Access Roads. sire dvoarirnert access roads shali be es- Equipment sihall be located so that exla sts do not discrarge tabi#sheu and z lain tanned in accordance w;1h Secl,7on 902. ago#nst combust7'�ie mate#:a;, EXCEPTION. vzJ yen approved., ternporary access roads af_ ~_ 2. When possible,exhausts sl:ai be p:ped to the ou;s;;;e of wide^,ve-6ca:clearance ane surfaca wh;c: nrov;de access for"re debuilding, partmer,t apparatus are allowed to be used arti3 pe-vane.^..toads arein_ 3. Equipmcrt sl:a l not be r.-fue ew wile in opera?ien, and staEied. 4. Fuel for equipment shah be s o ed in an approved area out- 7 4.3 later Supply. mater mains and hydrants shall be in.- side of the building. stalled and operational it accordance war Sections 903. EXCEPTION: W?entip .ovee,a � ;az�ywater s:,ppiyfor fire 8734.7 Heating Devices> e rpo:ar l eatir g devises shah:be of prove art approved pe,located away fro.m.comb slible materia s,and protection ., is iiowed to be used ,...:pe_ an iert:ire-�%otecn=l Sys- v Y- te;.s a_re a tended and maintained by cc:rpetent personnel. 8704.4 Fire Protection. 8704.8 Smoking. Smoking shall be pmhJbited, except in those areas approved.When requi d by b of a su'lable suitablenu.tnber and 87€34.4.1 General. Durir:g the coast:action of a building and°un- .y pe of NO STvit}K:NG signs ba?.be posted. the perma.# pit r re-ext rgui bring system. has been rs a led and B9 ism service,fire protection shall be provided a..accordance Kith 8704.9 Cutting and Welding. C l <.g n,- vvelding opera ions 8 Sect-'or. 04. s!.a",he in accordance with 49. 87€34.4,2, Fire extinguishers. sire extinguishers shasj be ;pro- 8704.10 Flanne-producing Equipment. se use of torches or v?sed f�F �_id#tgS nye? do 33t. CttJ 3 when~e�u:Fed by ne 3.ef. flame-producing devices fo: the sweating os 1pe;J7r_-ts S a':be?r The number arid:t of ext:. wishers shall s the ,,. „r with Article 49. �%type ;g:. a �e as required by 13„ aCC.,_�a...,,,wt.. chief,and the type ofextinguisher shall be suitable for the=ype o 8704.11 Flammabie Liquid& the storage,use and handling of ire associated with fire hazards present. flap 7mable liau<ds s^aIi be in accordance withartcle 79. Ventila—tion shall be provided for operations utilizity the tip libation of a materials conta:rang f arnma'ble solvents. 87€34 4 3 1 Where r°equir°ed very building four stories or 8704.12 Open-flame Deyi es. ci tta re devices ane other more in l igh,,sial be provided w#tl not less than one standpipe sources of ignition.sha1l ro�t ;.newt. _,rareas where flammable B for ur.e dunrig co:st uc_.or. Such stat dpipes shall be installed nate~lois are Laing used. B When the progress ofconstruction s no e than 35 fee (,v 668 5 mr )in height above the lowest level of fire d ..a.:o3en: access. 8704.13 Asphalt and Tar Kettles. Asphalt and tar tke'lies shat. e Such s a9"p7pe shall be provided wit' 're department hose re located and operated in accordance with Sectio 5. cnnne t ons at accessible locations adjacent to usable stairs and 87054.14 Temporary Electrical Wir'in& Ternpo.ary electrtca? ibe standpipe outlets s a.'. be located adjacent .o suc a ;rsabie w#:#ng shall be#r:accordance with Sect7or 8503.stairs. Suet standpipe systerns shall be e,ctended as construction progresses to within one floor of the 1'37 est Doin..^.f constractiv"_: ? �' s" _ � 2b; ;; g 8134.1.5 Buffs ng Access. Miser required y the ie ss to having secured decking or flooring. buildings for the purpose of firefighting shall be provided.Con- �m�m� 87,4.15 1990 CALIFCffRMA F9RE CODE 6707.4 struction t auto a shal'l rot block access to buildings,Hydrants or 87€36,4 Cutting arab Welding. Demolition operations invoM ng fire appliances. cutting and welding shall be in accordance with Article 49. 87£14.16 Emergency Telephone. When required by the chief, 87€36.5 Burning of t✓ombnastible Waste. Combustibie waste telephone faci.iti �hes shall' be provided at the cors*rnctionn site for matenal, trash and rubbish shall not be burned at the demolition t ie purpose of emergency notification of'he fire department.The site,uniess approved.Accumu`ations of such material shall be re- street address of the construction site shall be posted adjacent to moved from the site as often as necessary to r inimc he'hazards Me ze teie hone together wits:tae fire departmernt telephone number. therefrom. 8704 7 Fire-protection Plan. When rewired by the chief, a 8706.6 Fire Watch. Whenrequired by',:e chief fo-building de- fire-protection plan shall be established. rroiidon which is hazardous in nature,c-ualified personnel shall be provided to serve as an on-site fire watch. 'i`he sore duty of a_z-e- S CTIO 8705 ALTERAT1ONS OF BUILDINGS watch personnelshall'be to watch for the occurrence of fire. 87€35.1 General. Alterations of buildings shall be in accordance SECTION 8707—ASBESTOS REMOVAL with tae Building Code, applicable provisions of Section 87134, and Section 8705. 87€37.1 General. Operations involving remova of asbestos v 8705.2 Fixe-protection Systeins. When the building is pro- asbestos-containing materials from buildings shall be it accord- tected by fire-protection systerns, such systems shai be train:- ance with Section 8707. rained operational at all tures during alteration. EXCEPTION: Section 8707 sloes not appYy to tine removal of asl;estos from: arll er alteratzo a requires rrcrf cation cf a potion of a fire- Pump has,valves,gaskets and simiEap e sea,7 protection system., the remainder of the systems snail be ker;t .i es,g � p..av,t. service.When itis:necessary to shut down the entire system,a fire 2. Fres, ducts, girders or:reams which have a length less ty air 2 p linear feet(6400 team). which sl ail be kept ? elle until the system is returned toser`liCe. 3. wall or ceiling panels which have an area of'ess that ao square 8705.3 Means of Egress. Required means of egress components feet(0.93 rad)or a dimension of less than 10?assear feet(3048:nm). sha i be traintained in accordance with Article 12. 4. Roor teles when the duiration of work c=be cornplered in less EXCEPTION- Approved temporary-means of egress system,or than four hours, facilities, g. Group R,Division 3 Occupancies. 8705.4 Fire-resistive Assembges and Covztranctizan. Fire- 8707.2 Notification. The chief shall be notified 24 hours prior to resistive assemblies and construction shall'be maintained in ac- the comm and closure of asbestos-removal operations. cordarce will Sections i 111. °I,he permit app"icart shat'notify the buildinsg official when as- bestos abatement involves the removal of materials which were SECTIO 8706—FMESAF TY DURING DEPAOLMION used as a feature of the bu,*lding's fire resistance. 8706A General. 3ernolition of buildings shall be in accordance 87€37.3 Plastic Fibra. Plastic filen which is installed or building with Section 87'06 and,where applicable,See'ions 87134 and 8705. oe=rents shall be flame resistant as required for combustible dec- orative material in accordance with Section 1103.3.3. 8706.2 Automatic Sprinkler Systema. When a buiidirg to be demolished contains a sprinkler system_.,such system scall rot be X7137°4 Signs. approved signs steal'? be posted at the entrance, exit and exit-access door,decontamination areas and waste-dispo- ithout app: cal of the chie.. ;e idered it operative wsal areas for asbestos-re niova,l operanor:s. The signs shall' state 87€16.3 Fire Ririe. Suitable fire hose, as required by the chief, that asbestos is being removed from the area,that asbestosis a s3us- shal'be?Imaimained at the demolition site.Such hose dull be con?- pected carcinogen and that proper respiratory protection is re- nected to an approved source of water and dial:not impede fire dtaired.Signs shall have a reflective surface and lettering shall be a department use of hydrants. miPimum,of 2 iric1,es(51 sari)high. __. .. ............................................................................................................................... 1998 CAUFORMA RRE CODE 8801 8802.2.I ARTICLE 88-AEROSOL PRODUCTS SECTION 8801 —GENERAL 8802.1.4 Shelf storage. Shelving shall be of substarn"aa; con- stmetion, adequate.y braced and ancliored. For seismic require- 8801.1 Scope. Storage arw; retail display of aerosol products meats, see.the Building Code. shall be in accordance with Article 88.Aerosols shall be classified as Level 1,2 or 3 in accordance with UFC Standard IIS-I. When storage or retail display is on shelves,the height of such storage or retail display to the top ofaerosol containers slmll not EXCEPTION: Level 1 aerosois ir, ca!lans which are clearly exceed 8 feet 12438 mm). -inw,ked w: enffy their class�flcwion!eve!are?got regulated by A; Cie 88. 8802.1.5 Storage in basernents. Aerosol poroducts shall not be For additional. requirements for high-piled combustible stor- stored in basements and shall not be displayed in unprotected age,see Article 81, and for hazardous materials,see Article M basements. Seeable 88112.2-A. 8801.2 Defisitions. 8802.1.6 Fire-extingaishing systems. When an automatic fire- extinguishing system is required for,he storage or retail display of 8801.2.1 General. For definitions of AEROSO':1, AEROSOL aerosol products, the design shall be in accordance wiflh Sec- CONTAINERS, AEROSOL WAREITIOUSE, BANDING, tion 8833. BASEMENT, BUILDING CODE, ENCAPSULATED, EXIT, 8802.1.7 Storage cabinets. Storage cabinets shall be con- FIRE DO —PURPOSE WARE- I OOR, FLOOR AREA, GENERA! r - HOUSE, PROPET T ANT, RACK STORAGE, RETAIL DIS- structed.in accordance wilth Sect-l"or.7902.5.9. PLAY AREA,Rl✓�'ZL SALE-ES OCCUPANCY,SEGREGATED, 8802.1.8 Manoal fire alarm system. When a manual fire alarm SHEL-F STORAGE,SOLID SHELVING and VENT ,LEASE system is required,the system shall be in accordance with Section CONTAINER,see Article 2. 1007.The manual fire a"arm system sh.-all be interconnected with the aultornatic fire spri-Lkier system such that mater ow from the 88,01.2.2 Limited application, For the purpose of Article 88, s-,r:nk';cr system will activate all automatic door-closing devices certain.terms are defined as fol:ows: and the fire alarm system wan.m.'r-ig devices. CARTON's a cardboard,or fiberboard,box in winch multiple 8802.1.9 Vent-release containers. uni*s o-aerosol products are shipped. A carton completely en- closes aerosol products, 8802.1.9.1 General. The display and storage of Levels 2 and 3 aerosols In vent-release containers small he ml accordance ,xfth WARFMOUSE is a building or portion,of a building not acces- sibll'e to the-,ublic which is used for storage, includ-ing sihipping Section 8802.1.9.The display and storage of coly'aln.- I andrecervin-g� ens shal'be limited to the ground floor ofbuildings. 8802.1.9.2 Retail display, Not more than,50£3 pounds(2271 kg) 88013 Permits. For-,ermits to handle or store aerosol products, of Levels 2 and 3 aerosols packaged in veat--lease containers see Section 105,Perrna a.I. shall be displayed J'r. a retail sales occupancy. Display of 8801.4 Identification of Aerosol Classification. Material Safe- vent-release containers shall be limited to shelf storage. ty Data Sheets (_'RSDS)shall identify the classification level of 8802.1.9.3 Storage. each aerosol product as set forth in TUFFC Standard 88-1. 8802.1.9.3.1 Storage less than 1,000 poards(454 kg)b ?hen 8801.5 Carton Identification. When cartons contaimng acro- the storage of bevels 2 and 3 aerosols packaged in vent-release sols are not-narked to identify-he classiflcation level of the con- containers is greater than 500 pounds (227 kg), but less than or teras and the class ,fflcat on level is not otherw-'se the ecival to 1,000 pounds(454 kg),the storage sball: be limited to an corLnts shall be treated as Level 3 aerosol products. aerosol warehouse.Storage within such warehouses shall be with- In an area constructed as a two-hour acct pancy separation.Skor- SECTM 8802—STORAGE AND RETAIL DISPLAYS age shall be arranged as a solid-pile or paflet.zed array, EXCEPTION-Eyte-nior aeroso° storage in. accordance will:Sec- 8802.1 General tion 8802.5. 8802.1.9.3.2 Storage of greater than 1,000 pounds (454 8802.1.1 Applicability, Storage and retail" display of Levels 2 kg). When the storage of Levels 2 and 3 aerosols packaged in and 3 aerosol products in excess of 500 pounds(227 kg)net weight vent_, C.ease ca �ers is greater than 1,000 pourd's(454lg),the shalt'ne:r:accordance with Section 8802. exterior aerosol storage provisions of Section 88024.5 shal",appy. EXCEPTION_Reta;'display of Levels 2=d 3 aerosols in vera 8802.1.9.4 Fire protection. release cmitainers ill quantities less Lean 5001 Dounds (227 kg) net weight shail be in accordance with Section,8802.1.9. 8802.1.9.4.1 Retail display. Protection of Levels 2 and 3 aero- 8802.1.2 ConWners. Containers shall be designed and con- sols packaged it vent-release comainers is not required. structed in accordance with nationally recognized standards.See 8802-1.9-4.2 Storage. Protection of I evels 2 and 3 aerosols Article 90,Standards a,4.4 and aA.5. packaged in vent-release containers greater than 500 po-unds(227 8802,1.3 Packaging. Aerosol products iin storage shal',be pack- ;,-g",but*,-ss than or equal to I,000 pounds(454 kgll,shallbe in a room protected by an approved automa& deluge sprinkler sys- aged-r.cartons.Banding of aerosol products shall no,be used in OT tem. 'icu carton's or encapsulated storage of aerosol cartons. Fre- retardant cartons of aerosol products shall not be considered as an 8802.2 Retail Sales Occt2pancie& alternative to the fire-protecti©n reqturementsin Article 88. 8802.2.1 General, Retail display and adjacent storage of aero- For packagi.ng of aerosol ;..educts in retail displays, see See- so,products its a retai'"sales occupancy shall be in accordance with tion 8802.2.5. sections 8802.I and 8802.2. 8902,2.2 1998 CAUFORMA FRE CME 86,2215.2 88€32.2.2 baro%ra Bm quantiles in retail display areas. Aerosol 88€.2.4 Aerosol Warehouses. p_odu re ail displayareas shall not exceed. ar=t es needed or dt:�n,.ay and no.-ra_ n*„rcha,d.sing and sha: �_.�.exceed the 8882,4• �e�e��€. Storage of aerosol products �excess of trre quantities listedn Viable 8802.2-R. areas.arid san.ities:nd:cated:n.Section 8802.3 shall be located w tl'n a ae so: wa h sse orrfor°r r ag-vvah tre B,r Icing cde 88U,13 Maximum quantities in storage areas. Aerosol prod- req;a_rer encs for a roup H,Divisic-a 3 Occup,arcy,ar_d Sections -acts in s.gage areas adjacent:o retal,display areas sha l not ex- 8802.€ 0 and 88v2.4. teed lne quantities listedd in Table 8802.2-B. 8802.4,2 Automatic lire sprinkle.-system protection. Aerosol 88112 2.4 Stacking of containers. Aerosol containers shall rot warehouses slim.be protected throughout by auto:a_atic fire sprin- be stack ;ro than 6 feet(18.9-arra;high from"ie base of.".he k�r systems designed in accordance with sables 8803.1-A aerosol anay to the top of;E3e aerosol'.array unless the C n.arners through8803. --F.. afe place"or fixed she€Fig or othcr•wise secured in an approved rrarrrer'. 8802,4.3 Maximum quantity. The maxi-nur l cuan.lty of aero- sol products within an aerosol-warehouse is not firm ted. 88fl2.2.5 Cos�bs�stil�ale cartons. Aerosol-products located Ire re- p tail disp€ay areas shall be removed from.ccnabus ible cartons. 88014.4 Manual fire alarm system. An approved manual fire EXCFPTIONS,, :s [ay us;.^.g a pdr:oo of cornhus8:v:a c =.drs alar,!system•shall be pro v,.ded throughout aerosol warehouses, whic� C-"Is:sts of GIIY the Sotto. pane!and not more Y.^.ar 2 inches(5 mm)of ti.le si6e panel is aflowcd. 8802.4.5 Other storage. Otner flanin,able, co busilbte and 2. When the .-emi*l misplay area is rorecree in accordance with r.orconabr stlblP con-nodules stored in an aerosol warehouse Secdc- 3803.2.2, std age of meso€s in con"b stib!e cantors is al- shall be in acaorda:nce with Section 88132.4.5 and other movislons .cwad, of this code.TIe following Commodities shaft not be stored it an 8&12.2.6 Aures. aisles rot less than 4 feet(1219:r..r .)in width ae- so, warehouse: shall be-naintained orn"ree sides of a solid-pi':e or palletized retail Mass 1,C€ass H arid.Class 111-A ii rids it nonme.a"ic con- display area containing aerosol products. tainers. 88€12.3 General-purpose Warehouses and stor=age Rooms. 2. Class 1,Mass 1€and.`Ilass 111-A liquids in cortaincrs 1 gallon 88€12.1€ General. Storage of aerosol prod acts rrcup ,IM or (3.79'x`or greater in size. S Occupancy ge-neral-purpose ware houses or storage rooms shall 3. Fa unable so€ids. ,e in accordance will-, �cctions 8802.1 and 8802.3. General- : 4. ^lammab€e ries. purpose �✓areh.uses used for storing aerosols shall be used ono gases. for storage or warehousing operations involving mixed com.mvdi- 5. Mass 4 physical hazard materials. (See Artic€e 80.; ties. 6. t3r'garrac peroxides. M32.3.2 Urnited quantity aerosol strange. Quantities of aero- Croup A plastics(see Section 8:£1`_.4.2.2)stored with aerosol, sol Products. stored n Group F, :fit or, S occupancy gen rat- p oducts shat be separate;from the aerosol 1) dUCIIS by aisles not pu�^osc a✓arenotl_ses or storage rooms sha`,not exceed q%anuties less than 8 feet,2438 axrnu in v iuti.listed in"fable 8802.3-A,except as provided in Section 8802.3.3. C ass 1 Cass 11 and Class 111-A qu ds in rdlividua -r:eta cor- 8802.3.3 Segregated aerasol storage. Solid pile,palletized and tGsno.s Ness than 1 gallon(3.79 L):r size shall he separated.from rack storage of aerosol products in excess of tine quantities indi- aerosol uroduct storage by a m nimura dis.ance of 20 feet(6096 sated in Table 8802.3-A s,ored with€n a Group F or S uccupar- r~nn_} o:by a ore-;dour fire-resistive occupancy separation. See cy general-purpose warehouse o: the storage room shall by in also Article 79. accordance with the followings n building i:t wrrc`,the storage is located is provided will 8802'°4°6 Access Fire d-part hent access roadways a ad access autornatic fie sprinkle. sys ern protection throughout, doors sha€_be it accordance,with Section 8,02.5. 2. storage conditions, storage arrangements and a�to vatic 8802.4.7' Aisles. Aisles shall be provided as required for segre- fire sonnkler system;;rotec`on shall be jr accordance with'pa- gated aerosol storage in Table 8802.3-C, ble 8k2.3-B, 8882e5 Exterior storage. 3. A s Ps:n aerosol product storage areas shall be provided:r.. accordance w-Ith Table 88-32.3-C, 8882.5.1. General. Exterior storage of aerosol products shall be 4. Aerosol produc storage s»all be says~aced fro lira i ble in accordance°avid?Sections 88£12.: aind 880+2.5:eniporar-y stor- and combustNe l;c.uids in accordance with A.rtiei.e 79 and Table age trailers slami be it accordance with the rcgs_rernerts for we- 8802.3-D,and rior storage. 5. Air approved manual fir; alarm system shall be Prov".ded 8802.5.2 Distance from storage to exposures. Exterior storage th nor ugbout.;e Uror p , €or S Occupancy general-purpose ware- of aerosol products shaH be separated from exposures it accord- house or storage-coni. arae with'table 8802.5--A. .................................................................. ............... _ rete.... _ __ _ _ _ 1995 CAL.FORMA FIRE CODE TABLE 8802.,2-A TABLE 8842:3-A 'SABLE 8802.2-A—RETAIL DISPLAY OF LEVELS 2 AND 3 AEROSOL PRODUCTS IN RETML SALES OCCUPANCIES,MAMMU'+,'1 QUANT-MES x 0.434 for xg FLOOR UnprctvsctoO Not a:loaaed 533 2 50^ > 0,333 Upper 500 2,343 When-c.�Iac'xaged,stored nd urotected n accordance wit`Section 8833,total quantity shall not exceed'.,,M01 pounds(454 kg)net Freight in any (9.29 art;Mail display area. 2when p,ckagec,sacred and protected,-accordance with section 8803,quantities shall be limited oy Table 8832.3-A� Con- tainers of lzvel 2 and level 3 aerosol products cad,be Banca.-toners or it disg`_ay".cartons when located no mare tha 5 feet i s 829:nn:)nbove.de floor arta the trst Aer o°in-rack sprinklers is int;Wled above the shelf unit Pnd no?rno.r than S feet(18529 Yµr)above the f©on 3Per 25,0040-square-`3ct(2322.5 nt2;retail dlsrplay area. kvzv . wet-pig automatic fire sp 1ire:system t rong�cst retail sales occ p2rcN.munrp ,,AB E 8502,2-B®S f ORA E AREAS ADJACENT TO RETAIL Dl sPLXn OF LEVELS 2 AND 3 AEROSOL PRODUCTS IN RETAIL SALES OCC UPANC 6,MAMMUM QUANTIT F_S x q,4 fm yp E B se_ne:> _� Not allowed No,a lavred No,allowed i.Getrcu nd E 2,540 5,000 See Section 8802.3 UD-pe, 500 ` "Wo See Section 88 2.3 :i he fetal aggregate quantity in storage and on retail displays s^aH not exceed the i;n...s for retai _iasplay. 2 1 any 54,034 -sq na e-foot;46 451.n2`,area. TABLE 3802.3-A—Lll`s ITED QUANTITY LEVELS 2 AND 3 AEROSOL PRODUCT STORAGE GENERAL-PURPOSE WAREHOUSES AND STORAGE ROOMS, AMMUI-0 QUANTMES X 0.4641v kg - i NO2fted or S*Pd Etcseso Rwk gmruoa i AEROSOL LML s 'ck;��rrsE�^taffi i p>etortad2 "M'r}3ret�&� 3+rr�tact�d� 2 2,5E?3 12,333 544 24,000 1,X012,£D33 54;4 24,040 f°O3nbfF!atfgaf '. 2 and 3 2,50(3 12,033 5409 4 24,O30 gl any 5^,OW-sq°ae mot r45 45?�z3 area. J 2Aaatcnnatic fife sprinkler system,protection and storage atrangtmentin accordance with?•able 8833.1-A or 8803.1-1i for aerosol storage area;with sprinkle:s,stem exten,ded 23 feet(6496 roam)beyond:he aerosci storage area. 3Automa,is fire srr nkler system arotect§on said sto_age az_-angement in accordance valeh Tables 8803.1-C through 8841 i-P for aerosol storage area-w;th spx,'glder system extended 23 feet(4_496 artm",beymid the aerosol storage area. 1--255 TABLE 5302.3-8 1999 CA'LIFORNiA FIRE CODE TABLE 8802.5-A TABLE'.8302.3-S—SEGREGATED LEVE,S 2 AND 3 AEROSOL PRODUCT STORAGE—GENERAL-PURPOSE WAREHOUSES AND STORAGE ROOMS MAXIMUM STORAGE AREA,SPRINKLER SYSTEM AND STORAGE ARRANGEMENT STORAGE p SPRNKLER SYSTEM AND i CONOMON, MAS<iA3UM AGGREGATE STORAGE AREA STORAGE ARRANGEMENT Chain"sank fence enclosure ? 10 percent of building area and not more than basic allowable i Footnotes 1,2 and 3 building area i 1-hou-rated occupancy separation 10 percent of building area and not snore than basic allowable Footnote i building area ! 2-E our-rated occupancy separat=ors '20 percent of sbui ding area and not more than double basic a:Eowab=e Footnote 1 building area 1Autcmatic fire sprinkle.system protection shat,be provided in aerosol product storage areas in accordance with 7abler 8803.1-A through 8803.1-F.Automatic fire sprinkler system,protection shat:be provided in building area not used for aerosol product storage in accordance with the;Building Code and Article 81 as applica- Ne. 2The portion of the automatic fire spr?nkler system at ceiling level shall be designed foe aerosol storage 20 feet(6096 mm)beyond;he aerosol storage area. 3Chaiii link fence enclosures shall be in accordance with the following: 1. The fence shall riot be less than 9 gage steel ware woven into a maximurn 2-inch 4151 nun)diamond mesh, 2. The fence s:3all be installed from.tate Moor to the underside of the roof or ceiling above, 3. Class Ind or V con-modity storage shall*sot be located within 8 feet(2438 mm)frorn the fence, 4. Access openings i1, the fence shall be provided with either self-closing or automadc closing devices as set f orth in the Building Code,or a labyrinth opening arrangement whip'.:will prevent aerosol containers from rocketing through such openings,and S. Not less than two means of egress s.aft be provided from the fenced enclosure. TABLE 8802,3-C—SEGREGATED LEVELS 2 AND 3 AEROSOL PRODUCT STORAGE—GENERAL-PURPOSE WAREHOUSES AND STORAGE ROOMS AISLE WIDTHS AND DISTANCE TO AISLES STORAGE CONDMON MMMUM AISLE MOTH � IRADtdMUM DISTANCE FROM STORAGE TO A£SLE i Solidt 4t 2i9 o )bet-weer.piles 20 feet(6096 nun) E Racks with ESi R sp inkiers2 j 4 feet(i 2 l 9 Aria)between racks and adjacent 20 fee,(6096 rnin) Level 2 or 3 aerosol product storage Racks without FSi R sp inklers3 i 8 feet(2438 m-m)between racks and adjacent 20 feet(6096 mra) �evei 2 or 3 aerosol_product storage 'See Tables 8803.1-A and 8803.1-B. 2See Tables 8803.1-C and 8803.'.-D. 3See Tables 8803.1-£and 8803.1-F. TABLE 88£92,3-D—SEGREGATED LEVELS 2 AND 3 AEROSOL PRODUCT STORAGE-GENERAL-PURPOSE WAREHOUSES AND STORAGE ROOMS SEPARATION FROM,FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS FLAMMABLE AN:3 COMBUSTMLE TYPE OF S€PAsR 6TiON FROM L=:D COtarAINERS i AEROSOL PRODUCTS ? Size i i Wats"109(fast) i ency X 3.79Iain L ? x 3,34.8 for trans Gce¢nn Rio t°g� � S� r�?ittas R�isiS Less than or equal to 1 gallon j Metal i 203 fee: � 1 hour Greater than?gallon Any approved type 60 feet 2 Incur TABLE 91802.5-A—EXTERIOR STORAGE OF LEVELS 2 AND 3 AEROSOL PRODUCTS—DISTANCE TO EXPOSURES WNWtlM DISTANCE FROM e AEROSOL STORAGE(Ievt)l EXPOSURE x 3£94.8 for mm r Alleys,public ways,streets 20 Buildings 50 i Exits to a public way 50 Property lines 20 F Other exterior storage f 50 i A two-hou-are-resistive wa:i wit:out penetration and extendang not less than 30 inches(762 tuna.)above and to the sides of the Leve,2 or 3 aerosol products storage a--ea is allowed in lieu of the required separation distance. S®�55 ........ ......... ......... ......... ......... .......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... .... .......................... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ....._._. ...... _ ... _........ ......... ......... .......... 1998 CALIFORNiA EIRE CODE 8803®8803.4A TABLE 8803.1-A SECTION 8803—AUTOMATIC F'RE-EXTINGUISHING 8803.2.4 Small hose connections. Sm-all hose connections, SYSTEMS AND STORAGE ARRANGEMENTS when provided, shall be it accordance with Tables 88011-A through 88(33.1-F and UFC Standard 81.4 or 81-2 as applicable. 8803.1 General. Design and installation of automatic fire- 8803.3 Draft Curtains. extin .guishing systems and the storage arrangernents required with, such-,roteect.on for t1he storage and retail display of aerosol prod- Draft curtains shall be installed in t-he fallowing locations: tracts shall be in accordance with Section 8803. 1. At the interface between the ESFR sprinklered area and the 8803.2 Antomatic Fire-extinguishing Systems. standard sprinklered area,and 1 At the interface between the ordinary temnerature-rated 8803.2.1 Retail displays. When an automatic fire-extinguish- sprinklered area and high-temperature-rated sprinklered area. ng system is regaired for the protected retail display of aerosol Draft curtains required by Section 8803.3 shall;be constrUcted of -,roducts,the system. shall be a wet-pipe automatic=ire sprinkler noncombustible material and shall be extended at least 24;nci cs system in accordance with the Building Code for not less tbar,an (61 0 mrp)fro M, the ceiling. Ordinany Hazard,Group 2 Occupancy.The system sha'be pro- vided throughout the retail display area. See Sections 8802.1.6 8803.4 Storage Arrangements. and 88012.2. 8803.4.1 General. Storage andretail display of aerosol products 88012.2 Storage. When at, autornaLic fire-extinguishing sys- in solid piles,or shelves,in racks or on paliets shall be in accord- tern is required for:Ire storage of aerosol;prodhws in Section 8802, ante with the applicable provisions of Sections 8802 and 8803.4. the system shall be a wet-pipe automatic fire sprinkler system ill 8803,4.2 Containers not in cartons. Retail display and storage accordance wit', the applicable provisions of Tables 8803.1-A of aerosol products outside of cartons or, shelves shall be it ac- through 8803.1-F.Protection shall be based on the highest level of cordance will,Se.-tion 8802.2. aerosol product present. The system shall be designed and in- stalled in accordance with U_PC Standards 81-1 and 81-2,and the 8803.4.3 Containers in cartons an pallets, in solid piles and Bu'ding Code,as applicable. on shelves. Aerosol products in cartons ort pallets,in solid piles or on shelves shall be in accordance with Tables 88011-A EXCEMON: When approved,Level 2 aerosol products in con- and 8803.1-B. trans 803.1-B- mners with less Lhan 1 ounce(28.3 g)net weight of flammable contents are allowed to be protected as required for Group A piastics(see Sec- 8803.4.4 Containers in cartons on racks. Aerosol mdu—s in tion t cartons or racks shall be in accondance with Tables 8803.1-C 8J.101-41.2%,in accordance with UFC Standards 91-1 and 8*-2. 8803.2.3 In-rack sprinkler system& When racks are used,con- through 8803.1-F, trol valves for in-rack sorinkler systems shall be provided in ac- Solid shelving shall not be installed in racks that are protected co-dance with UFC Standard 81-2. by a ceiling spripkier system utilizing ESFR heads. TABLE 8803.1-A—LEVEL 2 AEROSOL PRODUCTS ARRANGEMENT AND PROTECTION OF PALLLETIZED,SOLID-MLE AND SNEEP STORAGE1 Maximum!ceiling height(fee') (x 3'34.8 for rn'n) s 30 30 1 25 25 - ?Oar ight(feet )2 Urn pile hee ee)2 (x 304.8 for rnmn) 5 "5 18 2u Sprink'ers Type(x 25.4 forauto) standard orifice sprinkled ESFR4 Large drq ESF�R4 or Ine sprnkf,-,3 0.64 inch Temperature reting High Ord;nary Ordinary Ordinary 100 Max. 80-1 W, 80-100 Stmeing(so. t.)(x 0,C93 for W.2) gn �()n D ar d I0.30 gprr,/sq.it.over 12 heads 15 heads 12 heads gprn1ft2 to Lln�in.per m2) (x 40.75 for 2,500 sq.ft. at 50 psi i at 50 psi at 50 psi (x 6.89 for psi to kPa) Hose strear,der me.(gpn,)5 (x 3.79 for L/:nin.) 500 250 500 250 we e--Supp:y-,oration(hours) 2 i i 2 storage shall be in car ons. 2SI-ielf storage shall net exceed 8 feet(2438 min). 3corve.-tional standard onfice sprinkler,large ori ice sprinkler or large drop spninklers having the fasillr thernal reesponse charactetis6cs of lived quick-response QR)sprinklers shall not be used. 4ESFR Leads shall po*!)e jS-_d. for shelf st,crage. 5For 2,003-square-foot(185.8 n,2) Ina ao��v F -ts,use 250 gal' as per rnin-ate(946.3 L/r-mn.). 05 smaller C Division 3 aerosol storage roon 1-257 TAS LE 8803.1-B 1998 CALIFORN4 A MRE CODE TABLE 8803A-D TABLE 9803.1-Bg-LEVEL 3 AEROSOL PRODUCTS—ARRANGEMENT ENT AND 8 aaximem ceiling Neigh£(feet) 30 J 30 ? 25 20 (X 304.8 for mr.) ? E Maximum pile height(feet) 5 5 15 10 (X 304.8 for;err) Sori triers 3 'r ype(X 25.4 for mm) 3 stn-.dard orifice sps nklerzl F-S7-R ESFR Large drop 0.64 i:c£r2 E or large orifice spr;mcle z ? 4 or extra-large orifice t _emperature rating High" Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Spacing(sq.ft.) � 100 enax. ? 80-100 1 80-10X7 80-100 X 0.0929 For£zap) 0.60 gpm/sc.ft.over E 12 heads at 75 psi 12 heads at 50 psi '5 heads a-'75 psi Demand 2,500 sc ''t. X 40.75 For gp n/ to 1/min.per az) (X 6.895 For psi to kPa) 3 i dose stream demand(gprr)3 ; 500 250 250 500 (X 3.79 for L/min.) :Alater-supply duration(hou7,$) 2 1 1 2 Storage shall berry cartons. 2 onventianal starndard orifice spri.nkier,large office sprinkler or large drop sprinklers staving the faster the€r:al response characteristics of listed quick-response (QR)spa nklers sinal not be used. 3For 2,000-scuare-foot(185.8 x t2)or smaller Group:i,Division 3 aerosol storage rooms,use 250 gajlons per minute 1,947.5 L/min.). TABLE 8803.1-C—LEVEL 2 AEROSOL PRODUCTS—ARRANGEMENT AND PROTECTION OF RACK STORAGE WITH ESFR SPRINKLERS', lMaximurr ceiling height m (fete)(x 304.8 for m) 30 25 Maximum storage height(feet)(x 304.8 for mm) 15 20 Sornklers Type ESFR ESFR emaeralure rating Ordinary Ordinary 3 Spacing,sq.ft.)(x 0.093 for are) 80-?00 80-500 r!�t.and(x 5.89 for kPa) 12 heads at 50 psi 12 heads at 50 psi Hose stream demand(gpm)(x 3.79 For L/rain.) 250 250 weer-Supply duration(yours) i c 'Single and double racks only.Storage shall be in cap ons.Solis shelves shall not be;l)stalledinn racks. `'SABLE 9&03,-D—LEVEL 3 AEROSOL PRODUCTS—ARRANGEMENT AND PROTECTION OF RACK STORAGE WITH ESFR SPF€€NKLERSI m---is:uaa ceiling height(:feet)(x 304.8 for inn:) I 30 25 Maxir unr storage height(feet)(x 304.8 for min) 15 l IS Sprinklers Y 9 } -ype ESFR ESFR grg ,erpe ure r &r.ng ;' Ordinary Mary 9 Spacing(sq.f>)(x 0.093 for 2) ! go-100 go-i00 33e na.c(x fi 89 for kPa) 12 heads at 75 psi 12 Meads at 50 psi Hose stream demand(gpm)(x 3.79 for i ft.m..) 250 ? 250 Water-supply duration :ours: 1 1 ,Single and doub€e racks only.Storage shall be it ca=rtons.Solid shelves shall,not be insta?led in races. ...... ....._ ... ..._....... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ...... .......... ......._.. ...... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ....... ......... ......... ._....... ....... 1598 CAL€FORMA FERE CODE SABLE 5803.1-E TAOL n 8883.9-F FABLE 880 s.1-E----LEVEL 2 AE90SOL PRODUCTS—ARRANGEMENT AND PROTECT€6 N Or RACK STORAGE WITH SPRAY SPRE19KLERS1,2 Maxitru:m clew, ce from top of storage to ceiling or harmer sprinklers 15 feet(4572 iiia;) Ce ling sprinklers Type €Large orifice sprinkler or extra-large orifice j Temperature rating 1 :igh-£e peri-ure sprinkler Spacing(sq.f".) I00 max.1,9.3 r:211 0.30 gpnlsq.ft.(12.2 L/min.per m2)over 2,500 sq.ft.(233 m2) j 1-ick sp"nMe:s j f { Tye Standard orifice sprinkler "eirperata e roti:g I Ordinary-iernperatur:sprinkle,or less ; Spacing ;Sprinklers s all be located at a maxi;urn.spacing of 8:feet E2438 on center. One Eine at each tier except top. Z Locale in longitudinal flue space for double-row racks. Sprinklers shat'be located at least 2 fee:(610 TM n)from rack uprights. A mi ;:t:um clearance of 6 inches(i53 mar)shall be maintained between the sprinkler deflectors and the too of storage€n every tier. e rand E 30 psi(2Q8 kPa}Fni nin um discharge pressure. i Based on operation ofhydraulica":ly most remote: E Eight sprinklers if one level only Six sprinklers eac,for two levels Six sori skiers on tog three levels i,three or-lore levels -lose s;_rearn demand(gp::) 500(1893 L/min.) 3 Nater-supply&:ration.khours) 2 zStorage shall be in cartons. '--Use design option 1;,-'Fable 8803.1-7 for racks with solid shelves. TABLE 8803.1-F—LEVEL 2 AEROSOL PRODUCTS M RACKS WITH SOLM SHELVES AND LEVEL 3 AEROSOL PRODUCTS ARRANGEMENT AND PROTECTION OF RACK STORAGE VMH SPRAY PRiN€€LERS! 3 G es+sties tais�i�r�� sit�r ttax mill;: � '. : starve 4s j Dass; RPE I 3saPst ° sr,3�z S ;fisc§ s (yam sirs t ga�aas� frac ar €4as43 sqv;.Raat) r illi 9 tai.; ,a gig.(°rl t.a£dish; i s 3 E x W,a mrxX.75§ar� x x.89 tae TitZ?t E mM i E/z:rPa.par n2 x -32 x'/s?ar'v E x aA?or mra Va 1 cress 0.30 2,500 100 high lige ori ice 30 mrd , ry e tiperat-e spx r standard orifice � tha-or temperat_. i sprinkler or ? i sp•:tkE r or large orifice sprinkler,spaced on maxi^; m P eyaaaa zc 0 sprinkler i extra-large 3 E of 8-foot(2435 mr"_)centers.Longitudinal flue E 5 3 orifice sprinklers shallbe Provided at each tier except at tE , to j 8 j of the rack and iccaared a minitnum o,2 feet{6lo:ilii:) frornt rack uprights.A n sc. ,clearance of b inches Greater 0.60 530 130 Issgh- ? Large orifice (f53 mm)sna,l be maintained between the sprinkler than` r 10 f temperature sprinkler or defleclors and t-h-top of storage in every ter ace and less 1 2,500 sprinkler extra large sprndk-crs s:of be provided at every tier and shall be i titan or � { orifice located at a=„arc filum spacing of 8 feet(2435 in—n). bade? i equrto # spr+nk ers shall 3e located max morn of I8 inches(45 e .52g E mr)frorn.tae file e of storage.Provide staggered face sprinklers on the apposite side of the rack- Greater 30 2 500 100 'High, 3 Large orifice Based on the operation of e •ydraulicaliy most remote:! A. than temperature sprinkler ev wz :. sprinkler extra-large 13. six sprink`:ers each t.,..t two levels. E or rice ;C. six sprinklers or^on three ieveis if greater that.cr r ! equal to three levels. 2 Less 0.60 2,500 f vfl Figh- Large orifice 30 ,)rdina y-£e perat3;e sprnk er,standard o-n ice tarn or ': j temperat-ure i sprinkler o 1 sprink e-or urge orifice sprinkler,spaced on a equal to sprinkler extra-€lige r ax n t of 8-foot(2435 min)ce,:ems.t ongit:adit al 15 ori;ce flue sprinklers 1 be erev%ded za each leve:except at the tarp of therack and located a r ntmu r.of 2 feet(610 1 i i mm)r om rax uprigbts.A ria..mz.-..c_earance of 6 E inches(€53 m n)shah b ...a..ta ec between the sprinkler deflectors and the tip of storage m every ner. When clearance exceeds 15 feet(4572 mm.),install face Greater 0.60 2,500 100 i H- g Large orifice i sprinklers staggered venicaily and horizontally on the than 15 face of each tier and on the o ck. 3 a temperature sorinkler or i opposite side of the ra spninkler extra-large i i Eased orf the operation of the hydraulically m=ost olifice j rernote: A. eight sprinklers rinklers if one revel. .3. six so:-inkle_rs each tier if two levels. i ?C. six snrinkers on top three ieveis if greater an or 3 3 equal to three levels. wren so ref sEtelva� re not Present,d sign optioas 1 and 2 are both acceptable.When solid shelves are p-es nl design optio shall be used.Frorboth options,a minimum wat t s_npEy duration of two hours and a combined anterior and exterior hose strean,.demand of 500 gallons per tit....e(.893 L/lair.)ar.,required. Storage shall he in cartons. 2Th-e design area shall be irnerpolated for the doted clearances. 3P,ovide a noncon:hustihle harner above the top tier of storage with face sprinklers below. #--259 IM CALIFORNIA RRE CODE PART VMI STANDARDS ARTICLE 90—STANDARDS SECTION9001 —GENERAL ARTICLE 74 741;7404,2.3 9001.1 UFC Standards. The Unaform Fire Code standards re- Medical Gas and Vacuum Systems f;:red to it various parts of this code, which are also listed in Sec- tior 9002 and pubbshed it, Volume 2 of this code, are hereby ARTICLE;79 declared to be part of this code and are referred to ir±this code as a -* F standard."cher this code refers to a standard ira the appen— dix of Volume 2,the standard shall not apply;unless specifically Foarn Fire Protecdor Systems ,,opted, 79-2;7902.1.14.4 and 7902.2.6.3.4 : [For SFMJ UFC Standards 10-2, 10-3 and 10-4 do not apply to Fixed Water Spray Fire Protection Systems Aony occupancy in the state of California. For the appropriate fire 79-3;209,Table 47133-A,6307.4,5319,7401.5.2,79132.1.x.2, alarm standard's and guides for all occupancies ora Csabrbrn:a,see 8001.4.3.3,8004.1.7,8004.31.15,8034.2.2.2 and 8004.4.3 Chapter 35 of the California Building Code and Article 760 of the 'Identification of the Health,Fla M.,nability and reactivity A California Electrical Code. of Hazardous Materials 9€ II.2 Standard o1 3axty, Abe scan lord of d 9-4;2402.2.1 and 7934.6.1uty established Vehicles for Transporting Flammable or Combustible for the recognized standards listed it Section 9003 is Haat the Liquids design,construction and quality of materials of buildings,struc- tures, equipr ien't, processes and =retbodo:ogles be reasona'o y 79-5;7902.1.8.1.1 and 7932.5.11.2.4 safe for life, limb, health, property and public welfare. See also Portable Flammable or Combus-ble Liquid Tanks section 131.3. 79-6;7902.6.10 9€30I.3 Recognized Standards. The standards listed in section: interior Lining of Underground Storage,auks 9003 are recognized standards.Compliance with these recognized 79-7;7902.1.8.17,7903.3.3 and A-11-F sections 4.1 and 5.3 standards shall, be prima facie evidence of compliance with the 'Testing Requirements for Protected Aboveground Ta>~As standard of duty set forth it Section 9001.2. ARTICLE 80 80-1;413018.1,8003.8.2 and 8004,1.16 SECTIO 9002—UFC STANDARDS Storage,Dispensing and Use of Si'ane and its Mixtures 83-2;7431.x,7501.1 and 8004.IA 4 UFC STO. I-ndu steal and Irs-tutiorra?Bulk Oxygen Systems AND SEC. TITLE AND SOURCE 80-3;7501.1 ARTICLE 10 Flatr:rable Cryogenic Fia:id System_at^orsurner Sites 30-;; '0132.1, 10fs5.2,7, 1102.5.2.3,2401.13, 3239,3407, 80-4;7501.1 4532.8.2,45133.7.1,52£3:.9,79€31,5.3,7902.5.11.2.1 and Inert Cryogenic Fluid Systems at Consumer Sites 7904.5.1.2 Se1ec`•s or,`rstallador,inspection,Maintenance and ARTICLE 81 Testing of Portable Fire Fxtirgu sl ers 81-1;8102.9,81132.13, 8103.2 and 8803.2 10-2; 1001.4, 1007.2.9.1 4, 1037.2.12.2.3, 1007.3.3, 1°007.3.3.5, High-piled General Storage of Combustibles in Buildings 63113 and 6320.1 81-2;79132.5.11.5.1,7902.5.115.1,8102.9,8102.10),8104.2, installation,Maintenance and Use of Fire Protection 8104.4 and 88:33.2 Signaling Systems High-piled Rack Storage of Combustibles in Buildings 81-3;8102.7 ARTICLE 24 Mechanical Smoke-removal Systems 24-1;2431.15 and 2432.2.1 81-4;8?01.1,8104.2.3.1,81£34.2.3.2 and 8106.1 Aircraft Fueling 1=ligh-piled Storage of Combustible Records in Buildings ARTICLE 52 ARTICLE 82 52-1;5201.1,5204.2 and 5204.10.2.3.5 82-1,5201.3.2,9203.5.1, 8201,8203,8206,8208,8211,8212 Compressed'Natural Gas 1,CNG)Vehicular Fuel Systems and 8214 Uuuefied Petroleum Gas Storage and Use ARTICLE 62 ARTICLE 88 62-1;5201 and 6205.1 as-1.,8801 Ovens and Furnaces Classification'of Aerosol Products 1--2�� 91302 , 1918 CAUFOR`'A RR CODE 9043 APPENDIX x.3.12. 20?,')0 V n..tirg A°i osprQ-ic and.Low Pressuz-e A-111-C-';A-111-C Sec:on Storage Tanks 'nspeca o ,Testing and Maintenance of Water-based a.3.c 3 200' Fire Protect on Refineries Fire-protection Systems a.1.44 2043 Protection Against Ignitions Arising m t of Static;Lightning, and:Stray v ere Fts a.3.' 2W9 S fP Xeid;ng and Ca ting Practices it � S 11 � Refineries,Gas Plain's; and P trochemi a Plan-Is a.> AMERICAN ASS(,1,CIAT 0 OF STATE IHC-1IWA:r a.3, 6.2015 Safe Retry and Clearing of Petroleum Storage AND TRANSPORTATION TATION O e^ICIAL,S wanks 44A N.Capito Streat,Shite 225,Wasltingtotr,DC 20001 x.3.17.2623 :snide for Safe Storage and Handling of a.1.1 Standard Spec ficatiot s for. Highway Bridges Heated Petroleum:Derived Asphalt Products and Crude 0 Residue a.2. AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INS'I-TUT a.3.18.2028 Flare Arresters in Piping Systems I I aN.42nd,New` btk,NY 10036 x-3.19.220" Procedures for Welding or Ho:T app'.ng or. ANSI STANDARDS Equipmett£rontainung Fiarnma�cs a.2. ,ANSI A13.I Scheme for the Ide;tification of Piping x.3.20, 2350 Ov, w to Storage :�"Il P<ot.^i�ur:`or?et;oiea-... tc_�ge Systems Tanks a.2.2.ANSI BM Grade a.4. Aier1F,R>rAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND a.2.3.ANSI B3Ll Po:verP'ipirg -A TRIALS a.2.4.ANSI 133€.2 F-uel Gas Pi:)ng 100 Barr Harbor Dn-v,P,'West Cormhobockcn,PA 1 9428-2959 a.2.5.ANSI B31.3 Ch:e ;cal Plant artd Petroleum Refinery ASTM STANDARDS Ptptrg a .1. ASTM A 395 Fe-,-,c D>uctile iron Pressure a.2.6.ANSI/ASME P31.4 Liquid Petroleum Retaining Castings for Use a-,Elevated Temperatures Transporiation Piping System a.4,2.ASTM D 5 Penetration of Bit l-nanous Materials 5.2.7.ANSI X31.5 Refrigeration Piping a.4.3.ASTM D 56 Test Method for Flask Point by Tag a.2.8.ANSI B31.5a Refrigeration Piping dosed Tester a.2.9.ANI SI 331.8 Gas Trans-nission and Distribution aAA.ASTM D 86 Standard Me hod of Test for Distil anon Piping systems o`Yet- lean,Prodi cts a.2.1O.ANSVIEEE 484 Recom-, ended Practice for -.4.5.ASTM D 92:est Method for F ash and Fire Points Installations of Large-Lead Storage for Generating by' .eaeiand Open Cup Stations and Substations. a.4,6.AS'IM D 93.`est Mott od for :ash and Fire Points a.2.1€.ALIS€iiFF,v 937 Recommended Practice for of Liquid's°3y Pensky-N artins C osed Zrstaliation and Maintenance of Lead-Acid Batteries for aA4 7.ASTM D 323 Test Method for Vapor Pressure of Photovoltaic(PV)Systems. Petroleum Products(Reid N e-mdy a.3. AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITU'I'F a.4.9.AS TIM D 3061 Tin-Pate Fabricated.Aerosol Cans 1220 "L" Street,N,"N.,Washington,DC 20005 a.4.9.ASTM D 3063 Pressure it Glass Aerosol Bottles API STANDARDS a.4.€0.ASTMI D 3064 Standard:Tern ino'.ogy Relating to a.3.1. 12-B Specification for Bolted Tanks for Storage of Aerosol Products Production Uauds a.4,11.ASTM D 3073 '.:ling and Inspection of glass a.3.1 I2-I�Specifica°ior for Field Large Welded Tanks for Aerosol�ontairers Storage of Production Liquids a.4.12.AS TIM D 3278 Test Methods for Flash Point of L,qt ids by Se£aflas dosed^�.p a.3.3. 12-F Specification for Shop Wielded Tanks for Storage of Production Liquids a.4.13.ASTM D 4021 Standard Spec cation foi- a 3.4.620 Recommended Rules for Design grid ;ass ibp Ret fo d Po yester Underground Construction of Large Welded,Lowy Pressure Storage Petroleum storage Tasks Tanks a.4,14.AST,M, y 68' Standard Test Method for a.3.5.650 Welded Steel Tatn s for t3=_l Storage Concentration Lm-'Its of Flammability of Chemicals 5.3.6.651 Cathodic Pro£ectiot of Aboveground Petroleum a.4- ASTM ;354 S�andard for Heat and dry sib.e Storage aths Smoke Rei ase Rates-.-or Materiais and Products Using g an Oxygen Consumption Calo Neter a.3.7.653 Tank Inspection,Repair,Alteration,and a.4.16. ASTM 1529 Standard _est Ta�setl:ods for Reconstruction Determining Effects of Large Hydrocarbon foal ire on a.3.8. 1529 Standard for Aircraft Fuel Setnticing Hose anal S£4-ucrt„a; v;emhes and Assemblies Couplings a.3.9. 1604 Removal an Disoosa.o i7sed Underground a.5. A G--,-2 �A�SOCIETY 3P?ul�� ?f�`TI�AL Petro€eutr Storage Tanks, €987 edt.ion, 345 ENG--,-N=-.-RS a.3.1,0. 1615 Installation of Underground Petroleu a 345 East 4i"£Ir Street,'New York, �Y : 3v17 Storage Systen.s A.SME- STANDARDS a,3.11. 1632 Cathodic Protection of Underground a.5... ASME Boiier.and Pressure Gressel Code P'euoleum., Storage Tanks and Piping Systems Section 1.Power Boilers _..._. _. ........................................................................................................................ 1998 CAUFORWA RRE CODE Section VIII,Presizure Vessels,Division I or 2 n.2.8.2001 Clean Agent-::,ire-extinguishing System's a.6. ASSOCl.K--ION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS,Bureau ri.3. NATIONAL INSTITUTE OFF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY of Explosives AND HEALTH(NIOSH) ,920 N.W.,Washington,DC 20036 U.S. Deparimient of H-cal"n and Hurnan Services, Public AAR CIRCULARS 3-4eai*h Service,Center for Disease Contro"4676 u Co- a.6.1. OH 45226 rnbia Pkwy,Cincin a.6,',. 1.7-E Tank Car Loading Racks r-.3.1.NOSIVOSHA Pocke-Guide to Chemical Hazards c.I COMPRESSED GAS ASSOCIATION,INC. 1725 jefferscii Davis Highway, Suite 1f,04, Arlington, VA s.L STEEL TANK lNST--TU-TE 22202-4100 666 Dundee Road,Suite 705,Northbrook,IL 60062 0 Specification for Exterior Corrosion CGA PAMPHLET S s.1.1.Standard sti-P3 c.1.1,C-7 Gu;dc to the Precautionary Labeling and Marking Protection of Underground Steel Storage Tanks of Compressed Gas Containers u.1. UNDERWRr1TRS LAB ORATORIES 11�C. c.1.2.P-I Safe Handling of Compressed Gases 333 Pfingsten Road,Northbrook,T.L 60062 c.1.1 Pressure Relief Device Standards—Part I Cylinders UL STANDARDS for Com-oressed Gases(8th.Edition, 19943 u.1,1.UL 25 Meters for Flain-mable and Combustible -1,4, Pressure Relief Device Standards--Dart 2 Cargo alid Louil and'LP Gas Portable Tanks for Comp-' Gases(6h Edition, 19953 u.1.2.^uL 30 Metal Safety Cans c.1.5. Pressure Relief Device Standards—Part 3 Stationary u.1.3.UL 58 Standard for Steel Underground Tanks for Storage Containers for Compressed Gases (5th Edition' Flammab'-_and Combustib'e Liquids 1995) 0.1.4.Ul-, 79 Paver Operated Pu mps for Petroleum 1. FACT T ,.,Rl�'M' TU;A7 ENGINEERING AND Products Dispensing Systems RESEARCH u.1.5.UL 80 Standard for Steel Inside Tanks for Oil-burner -.3el 1-,5' Norwood,MA 02062 FACTORY MUT't-TA-", DATA SHEETS u.1.6.UL 87 Power Operated Dispensi=ng Devices for f.LL 8-9 Seraze of Class l,T11,1711,IV and Plast;c Commodi- Petroleum Products ties u.1.7.UL 142 Standard for Aboveground Tanks for i.'. ILLUM-INATI-ING ENGINEERING SOCIETY OF Flammable and Combustible Liquids NORTH AMERICA u.1.8.UL 147B Standard for Nonrefillable('Disposable) 345 East 47th Street,New York,NY I OG-17 'I�pe Meta'Container Assernblies for Butane I u.1.9.UL 330 Gasoline Hose A�i.IES Lighting Handbook u.1.1 0.UL 525 Flame Arresters for Use of Vents of n.i. NATIONAL ASSOCIAION OF CORROSION Storage TarKs for Pe-oleurn Oi'-and Gasoline ENGINEERS u.1.11.UL 567 Pipe Connectors for Flamrnabe and South Creek Drive,Houstor,TX 77,384 'cinch esti le Liwuids and LP Gas RECOMMENDED PRA=1 CES u.1,12.UL 842 Valves for Flaininable Liquids r,'.1.RP-01 Control of External Corrosion of u.L13.UL 1313 Nonmetallic Safety Cans forPetroleu-P. Underground or Submerged Metallic Piping Systerrs Products 1,1.2.RP-02 Control of External Corrosion on M-eiajlic u.'1.14.UL 1316 Glass-F-ber-Reinforced,Plastic Burled,Partia'ly Buried,or Subrnerged'Licnaid Storage Underground Storage 1anks for Petroleum Products Systems u 1.15.UL 1746 External Corrosio=n Protection Systerns for Steel Unde-ground Storage Tarks n.2. NAI IONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION Post Office' Box 91.01, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA u•:.16.uL 1975 Standard for Fire Tests for Foaried ,;2269 Plastics Used for Decorative Purposes NFPA.STANDARDS u.1.17.UL 2208 Standard for Solvert Disiffle6or.Units n.2.1.40 Storage and Har-allirg of Cellulose Nitrate Motion u.2. UNDERWRIT TERS';-A.B()RATORIES OF CANADA INC. P,cfure Film 7 Crouse Road,Scarborough, Ontario,Canada MIR 3A9 n.2.2.46 Recommended Safe Practices for Storage of ULC STANDARDS Forest Products u.2,1.ULC 603.1-M Standard for Galva is Corrosion 1,2.3.497A Classification of Class I Hazardous Locations Protection Systems for Steel underground Tanks for for Electrical lnsta!lations. Flammable and Combusl:b`e Liqu;ds 59A Standard for the Production,Storage and Handling of L-quief:ed Natural Gas u.1 UN!=13 STATES OF ATMEIRICA REGULATIONS 1.2.5.505 Fire-safety Standard for Powered Industrial Superintendent of Docurn-ents, 'U.S. Government Printing Trucks(Forklifts) Office,Washington,DC 2C-402 ri.16.701 Standard Methods of Fire Tests for CODE Or-,FEDERAL REGULATIONS Flame-resistant Textiles and Films u.3.L Title 29,Section 1910 1.2.7.7-33 Standard for FireRetardant Impregnated Wood. u.3.1 Tit'e 40,Parts 280 and 28'. and Fire Retardant Coatings for Building Materials u.3.3.Ti**e 49,Chapter' (DOT Regulations) 1-263 iI96 CALIFORM.A FIRE CODE APPENOM[-A ;3 PART IX APPENDICES DIVISIOn I EXISTING BUILDINGS APPENDIX I®A LWE-SAFETY REQUIREMENT'S FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS OTHER THAN HIGH RISE (See UFC Sections 102 and 1202.1) SECTION I —GENERAL the direction of travel shall be provided at each:,point of access to OB the stairway. 1,1 Purpose The purpose of Appendix I-Fa 7s to provide a rea- EXCEPTION- F;<e escapes as provided for in Section 2. - 2 sor:ab e degree of safety to erste occupying xis nng buildings Exterior stairs sha.a be of noncombustible construction. a N by pr f :3g rat- ria o,ts o s r existingbuildings which do not co oly'b i h the rnn_ . ..t... ecu"remems of the Ui4orm Build- FxC�P^i�L3�; ��aaat� ng�c` yes'I,IV a d v oasis,a citcr, � pTcv c,ie exl �--or s,,tnirs are conwora ted of wood-noeas ?a..2c, mg Code, (51 gym;romiral thickless. �3 EXCE tt3 rowt K3cec a: : s ~d ec u c;es regulated 2.3 Corridors. Corridors of Groups F�;B,E,I',hs>s PV?`, ,DM- by Anoerc.x'-3,ani,Wro%n�R,Division 3^,c =c es,except ha: 3�1 or^3ore Grog_zi3 R,DMsion 3°OccupW C34S s'hl.1 comply with Section 653CT 3 �:and�occupancies serving� occupant�CSa�CYi #3 sliaii havewa is arid,ceilings of nor less than one-hour fire resis- � xa2 Effective s rn,n 18-non'l`after the effective slate of i ve or:sir ction a qui ed by,0;, Building Code xisting�walis S Appendix Aplans for o-npl ance shall be stibrnitted and ap- surfaced with,wood lac t and plaster iii,gogoodB, condi for oa °r� .r ria 8 proved, and w thi i 8""3orshes tl ereaft�r the work It tial-be come (12.7 xin,)gypsum wallboard or openings with fixed wired glass a pieted or the.u.zding shall be vacated stn"*pude to con or r,. set in steel fratnes are permitted for corridor walls and ce lings and, 5 a occupancy separations whey,approved.Doors opening ir3to such a 9 corridors shall be protected by 20m ru ee fire assemblies or solid Es'B '31 a wood doors not less£ an s!4 iMiies 145:nix)thiol£.Where the ex% 01 sting fra�4 will-iot accommodate h13f4-inch:-thick(45 m n) 2.1: Number of Means of Egres& Every floor above "hie first door,a 13le q i i k(35 rrrn)solid bonded wood core door or story used for human occupancy sial have access to at least two eci valent inst;atPd steel door sial:be per i fitted.Doo,s shall be a separa ."ears of egress,one,o which may be an exte eo fire es- self-closing 3r outs�a°k nloS r_g^y smoke detection.S£�"eS62 5 S gape s o n; yi 3g S it: u'f.ro 2.�. L's- edt _ t �api 3 � rJi t P ark^vues5°ngs o 1 t 3'a^doors woT CSF 3 "S£U'vt33 S 33.t cont- chiet an approved:adder device3-ay be arses,iri lien of a _re es- o y with the Building bode(se,-UBC�' Section 1004.3.4)o, shall i be .3 cape when the construct n feature or:oca,aor of the building on covered ,with a rnnisnan of �/r�-a.ch (13.i ix �) plywood or � the o city n ayes the.a s°a:<atro 3 of a fire escape i t bra eicabie. ?l;arrtci .7 rnr )gyps r r wall'€st�ard or eft ivalet dater a an the room side. i aiJ occupancies,second stories with an occa- :Cod a. .G o se gay ad ore°r a.s of g;:,ss. k,X'`"E�'`i't4�'� Existing cos~dor walfs ceiYings d open g P o- B R 2rS rev i, 3 escape «a test on no,in CL°Yi'?� a: C vd�£?the avov8 ay 6 coir r ed when s cash' An exit ladder w ,rite used _epi o.a Etre s^ape sisal: ,u tc gs a3 protected with a approved autometic sits k!e sys rt? cornply ,with the Bi.:i1di eg Code(see`J`sC Standard 10-3).and the t:z v..�ghout.Such sprink`er syst .1 r gay"o s pp ted prose.he 3a:reek � 'a to*lowing: water system if itis of adequate vo_utre and,pmssum. BServes an occupant load of 10 or less or a single dwelling �a� �lr�Escapes. s ,.:t o guest 3o :. Existng fir6 scapes w'ti�f3 in t to opinion of t le oilier comply � y . e ur.0 t g does not exceed tdrea sto ie§:r ieigllt. with the intent of Section 2 4 may be-used as one of the regnired mean's of egress 'file location and anchorage o€:ire.escapes slhall 3. The access is adjacent to an openmg as specified for elver- be of approved design and cons: Uctton. tS g"ei:cy egress or rescue or from a balcony. � the following: � �. Fire escapes comply with r� 4. mall no pass .a front c1;any ba:.d=r g opening below the un'` Access from a corridor stall :got be tliro%g t, an intervening I b:ing served 5 e ave la 1 .ty of activating the device for the:adder is ac- All openings within 10 feet(3048 mm)shall be protect by � cess n ,only from he opening o balcony served, thee-fouril<s-Iron fire assernb i s '�Jl,en?ocated within a recess r , or vestibule, adjacent enclosure wai s shall 3611 be C>i IeSS than �C4 S: a Y §,_;S Ct ati 2 pers3.• s.;x =t£fl bf 3 P`:.S 3 one-hour re-reS SI3ve C trStru„$i..rf. a 6 feet;1823 m-n)oil exposes lectrica?wiring;. Egress from the building shall be by a clear opening having a � 2.2 Stair Construction. A required stairs shall have a niini- mire rr um dimension of not less than 23 it €:es(737 rnm) uct: � d nium. nun o.3 inc �es{22'3 nmra)an tnaxirrurn rise of€?inches openings s.ail 1e ope faille Eros s he i.side without t t to use of a key (203 mm)anc.sna.1 have a t r<width of 30 itrches 762 men), or sp'-c a knowledge or of o~.The sill of at,,opening giving ac- 9 exa ,s ae of 4autdrai s. Every st rway shall have at least one cess shat no e more than 30 inches 1762 inim)above the floor of a hand aL A landing:raving a ixtr_ . unl 30-incl:(762 n1m.)run,its tine bu;ld'ng o_-balcony. � 1-265 Fire escape stairways and balconies shall support the dead load and ccc pa at spaces have a> leass: s e ead above the _rare foot(4,78 openings on the tenant side. � e s ter syr A may he supplied plus a live load of Pot less than 00 pounds per s � r.'�itmz)and shall be provided with a top and intermediate handrail 'ro�r the dem s c water supply of ade� a>t vo and pressure. � on each side.The pitch of the stairway shall not exceed 60 degrees 3.vertical o;pcnings n eed not b p,atccted...a .d;^g is pretec,ed B with a m.-inimum width of 18 mo les(457 mn),Tread's shall not be by an approved aatata at,c s,rintiet syste a B less than 4 inches(102 int n)in width and the rise between treads B 8 shah riot exceed Ifs inches(254 rnrn).All stair and balcony railings CTION 4®BAS P41ENT ACCESS O SPRINKLER shall support a horizortal force of not less than 50 pounds per Iir PROT CTiO a eal foot(729.5 N/m)of rall"H ig. n approved auto inti£ sprinklor System `hal' be ,ro'vided ir. a Balconies shall not be less than 44 inches(l 1 z8 ai m'r width , 6 F z 3 with I floor operniig other than the stairway opening greater than base-rents or stories exceeding ��square Y�feet °F2 3 F 5/8 irich(15 mm)in width. Stairway openings in such alcories area � i of having a ri ri r t i o ?�square fed (1 8� m r o. o ens- entire: above theground ev : n cls 50 illi- � shall not be less than 22 niches by 44 inches ,699 mrn. by 1118 p g ,� adjoining of exterior wa i all least 5 mnl). 'Ellie balustrade of each balcony small not be less than 36 ell fc£t(15 24�r it , : �c o?th reo0 BE inches (914 mm) high with not more than 9 inches (229 rm ) or e sale of tl e bur Li g �3nerF igs s:.af had 3_nm i clear di- a rnersion of 301^acnes 1,762 r n). between ba;usters. � Fire escapes shall extend to the roof or Dolce an approved If any portion of a baser r is located rno e than 75 deet(22 860 p' provide n;from required openings,the basenne sha l be provide.:with gooseneck ladder between the top floor landing and the rood when an approved automatic sprinklergoo'it _ system n?hroi . serving buildings four or more stories lit height having roofs with automatic 8 less than 4 units vertical In 12 u nuts horizontal(33.3%s r p ),Fire a escape ladders shall be designed and coni cted o,.he building toc a SECTION 5—S16'A DP3PES 8 B withstand a horizontal force of 1�pounds per i_neal foo_(1459 a Be N/rn);each rung shall support a concentrated load of 500 pounds Any buildings over four stories in height shall be provided with an $ (2224 N)placed anywhere on the rung.All :adders sl alI be at least approved Mass I or III standpipe systern- 15 inches(381 Shill)wide,located within 12 Inches(3035 mm)of � the bulldlr,g and shall be placed flatw;se relative to the face of the `ui'ding.Ladder rungs shall be 114 inch( 9-nn)in diameter and SECTION 6—SMOKE DETECTORS shall be located 12 inches(306 mrn)on cenfeE Opepi:igs for roof H access ladders through cornices and sii_tla,prole„tions sinal:have 6.1 General. Dwelling units and hoei or lodging house guest a rn nirrnur:n dinrersions of ail inches by 33 arches(762:Sart by 838 rooms that are used for sleep;ng purposes s a 1 be p ov ded with B m-n). smoke detectors.Detectors shall be nstalled in accordance with � than 6 the approved ma"tufactur r s instri Boris. 3 The lowest balcony shall not be: core tri d8 feet 48a rim) a from the ground.Fire escapes shall extend to the ground o be pro- 5.2 Power Source. Smoke detectors xray oe batt ry operated or S � diced with£oaar:terbalarc£d stairs reaching to the ground. _nay receive their p i°~rary power from.the building vvinng when � Fire escapes shall no,take the place of stairways required by the such wiring is served f7orr.a com-mercial source.Wiring shall be � permanent ai d without t disconnecting switches oe'than chose codes under which the building was constructed, � required for over-current protection. Fire escapes shall be kept clear and unobstructed at a1I tir_:es and e maintained in good working order. 6.3 Locations within Dwelling Units.In dwell)ig units,detec- 8 tors shall be moiinted on.lie ceiling or wall at a point centrally lo- a i� 2.5 Exit and Fire Escape Signs, Exit signs shall be provided as cared it the corridor or area giving a,,cesc to each separate a I required by the Building Code. sleeping area.Where sleeping rooms are on an :Soper level,the de- � EXCE €�fBM The use of existing exit signs :ay be continued tector shald'de placed a.,the center o rile Ce l ng air£Ct y a`o�e the when approved by the ct lett stairway.Detectors sial.a7 so be ars a d: n basements o. dwell- a ing units having stairways liar open fror: e basement into he 5 All doors or windows providing access to a fire escape sisal:beQ B dwe_li�ng.Detectors Shal sound an. a:ar_n ai ibie.n all sleeping a provided with dire escape sighs. d areas of the dwelling unit in which they are locate- 6.4 I,ocBdon in Efciency Dwelling Units and Motels. In effi- SECTiO 3-...,ENCLOSURE OF VERT9CAL SHAF7S ciercy dwelling un ts,1 Diel s rtes a zd it ho :sloe irg tooms,de- i$ Lectors shQi1 be located on the ceiling or wali of.the main roorn or a Interior ve_~.ica3 shafts,ir_cl3nd ag gut not limited to st .sways,ere- ;cote' sleeping roon. When sleeping morns w t in a-1 efficiency vator hoistways,and service and utility shafts,shall be enclosed dwelling unit or hotel suite are on an up;er revel;the detector shall by a minitnum of o ie-he r fire-resisLlve construction.All open- be-,laced at the center o the ceiling directly above the stairway. 6 Ings into such shafts shall be protected with one-horn fire-assern- When actuated,the detector shall sound and altm-n aid ble within a a blies that shall be maintained self-c osirg or be automatic crosing the sleeping area of the dwelling:Snit,hotel suite or Sleeping room � a by smoke detection.All other openings shall be ire protected in an in which;t;s located. approved manner.Existing fdisib link-type automatic door clos- ing devices may be permitted if°li""risible link rating does:rot ex- � deed 135°F(57.2'0. SECTIO 7--SEPARATION ION OF OCCUPANCAES EXCEPTIONS: I.Irl oe".�:£ha i Gran l Ccc � rides,an en lo- jV � sure Zvi° no b4 equa:ed for openings serving only one adjacent floor. Occupancy separations Sl � Dotted cS 5peci leu the� cid- � 2.Stairways Steed not be enclosed in a continuous vert shaft if Ing"ode(see UBC Se .Sort 3102).When approved by h� cl ✓f,ex- B each story is cepa aced froyn other stories by one-hour fire resistive ;slang wood lath and - aster in good conflation or td2-inch (12.7 construction or approved wired glass set in see f dries.in ad&ion,ail m.gypsum wallboard may be acceptable where one-ho:sr cceu- co r'dors sl;all 5e sprinklered and the openings between the corridor parody separations are required, � 1-266 ............................................................................................................................. _ ..... ISSS CAI-8FORMA RRE CODE APPENDIX€_B APPENDIX €- LIFE9AFY REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS (See UFC Sections ",02, 1202.1 and 1303,1) SECTION 1 —SCOPE SECTION 6—SPECWIC PROVISIONS AND � ALTERNATES hese o ov sio s ar ly to Axis£ng ::g^ zse o M ngs constructed for to t€�e acro- trot,cf Appendix: B and which€louse G_c.sp B 1 Specific� visirstts. l l e fo€'?o�vi tg provisions shall apply a offices Group Division 1 occupancies,each having floors when rears ed by Table A-1-B-1: � used s`^ € mar 3Cr'�:I3ancy loco more t1,n 75 feet`22 860 t:m � 1 � � 1. 'ape o construction. Buildings gs classified as ape -N, rj a o�e_h lawes4 ,yye'e`fire e a t went vehicle access. -JI. -N or V-N construction shall be eau peed with an approved au- j3 B toma-tic sprinkler system installed in.accordance with the Building CTO NERAL bode(see 1BC Standard 9-1). EXCEPTIONIns a iwson o€:^eters or?sack'flcw preven£es for xis-rg hig -se cu ld s as specified n Section 1 shall be �e g c the conmectio za t vr2£e.wwlks system need .ot t }i ev diets unless � modified_ed . co f p?;r with > t less Ehar. the t £.t.pr svgs a req, .ed by Other regulations c,f the aitho-y having sdic£ror. specified,eeG i. Table A-1-B-1 and, as f rt er enumerated withina Appendix 1-1 . 2. Automatic sprinklers. All wired corridors, stairwells, elevator lobbies,ppb€ic assembly areas occupied by 100 or mtore � a T he nfoyis:ors of Append x_1:-B sizas nor be construed to a=_:ova persons ai(: cornmercla. kitchens shall be protected by an ap- ,s 3 -'1e eii:z inat, .o ra pro— uior.system's.,. �aedu 1,on in the lev- droved a°�,tt3rnanc s�r�nK' SyS:wm 4 xeedaFag tl e Ll€'c gt?e3t�t t£d}€ B e€of iresafety provided;n buildings constructed in con -zarce the B:rildirig Code tsee UBC Standard 3--1). A minimun n of one 's with previously adopter:cod.''-M Sprinkler Sh3ac be provided on the rourn. side of every �orrwdor � oper:tttg. � € N € a XCEMG d Sprink_er&nayq be quitted€n s.-nve:is of an- carnbustibie c0d3s:rdc£10ri. After adoption of Appendix 1-B, the chief shall duly notify the 3. Fire department communication system.When itis deter- owners whose buildings are sobjec o the Provisions of Appendix mired'by test that the portable fie depaa`ment communication a f � o?h owner � subject t acceptable b-B. �J�or ecero �, such Fi.,:.,,e, she.��,v, sly I s ec to..ne eq zprrfert s neffectve,a c�r:an~�nxc..tszsr syste:r;accept-':,:,,to fo€lour£'g _.rne r .s lake necessary ac! onsto Comply with the he fixed �artrze rt shall b� natal d w d�zr e€3e existing high-ise � Bprovision's of Aope.d x 1-13. bu :ding to permit emergency communication between fire sup- as bears and sne F ca ors for the necessary a t ra ions shall be pressor per scs irxel, B 4;,.Cd Xaa to the chief w frt.x.the tome;period estab 5shed by the local 4. Single-station a ake detector& Single-station smoke de- a jurist ct or after the date of owner nc if a lot Tork on tete re- tectors shell be ar.Sta`:ipd wif ai 3 a€l d yelling tints or guest rooms irz S a quired a t, a ors to the building s€a i commerce within 3€S accordance with the manufacturer's nstallat or instructions. ?n � r r t x' such 36 .i. c +d S. R a v� o -ronths of the da-c of owner ro c,at.or and such work shall be dwel€irg units,the detector s.:a.l be mounted or the ceiling or wall � 8 complete,-'within five years from the date of owner notification. at a poem cex.tra.€y located in the corridor or area giving access to 13 fe = `shall grant necessary extensions ot� u - r it caeach separate sleeps garea.When sleeping,corns are locate;or: he shown that he specified � periods are not ria sic-l pacti- an upper,._evels t€ detector shall b 1,:stat ed a the center of the � 3p y Y ceiling directly ,above the stairway within the omit.it ef4'scler$cy a bas or pose ar, undue hardship. The g .i tg C3_ am extension o�: d-welling units, hotel sla tes arc€in hotel nest rooms, detectors rr comps an shall be based on �e showing ing of good cT, g g �t e of 4. r t s€fa be located on'he ceiling o-wall of he train roots or hotel a 8 and subject is the filing ar, acceptable yster�nanc progressive pla r of co ?ec..�r withwe c t.e� s ceping room.Wherz actuated,the detector shall provide air audi- a b.,e warm r the sleep:rg area of the dwelling unit,hotel sidle or i guest€°oor:it wmai ch it is located. SECTION AUTHORMY Or-THE CMEF such detectors may be battery operated. 6 For the purprLSP of ap yi gt e provisions of Appendix 11-B,the 5 Manual ire�l�� s system-,An approved rrarual fire aar-n P chief shall have �oSdeaeatatSp approaches sysenco..nuetpp � • d S -.andanecessary deiaos Appendix 7-JaS fo lowS: ice,or an approved ranal fire alarm system tzat v provide ars 1. Allow allerrate materia s or rnethocs of compUance if such audible s..gnal at a cores i ly attended location shall be provided. It i fa Piz s or r�� ices c_ cs>rp€ance w_.pro-d:4'levels d. Occupant voice notification.system. Ar approved occu- cf fire aid life sa ety eq ul to or greater than these specifically set part voice notification system sha' he prcMded. Such system � p, meth £ s'�pper.dix.-B shall provide communication from a:ocatxo.acceptable to he:ire 2. dive specific individual quiremems s it car be sliowr depa. rant and shall permit voicenotification to at.east all nor - 2. mat such requi7ements are not p ysica y possible or practical and malty occupied areas of the building. B .?rut a practical alternative cannot be p.ov,ded. The occupant voice not f'cat or system tray be corstbined with a fire alarm system provided the combined system has been ap- proved and€sted for such use.The.,sounding of a fire alarm signal 0 hr any giver;area or floor shall not prori.bit voice comnlun:catson Appeals of the deter ri:-tions of the chief.r applying t^e prc,vz- to of-her areas or`°Dors, o rbinztt ors syster£s s€alz ae designed to a cions o h?s code may be grade by at.a p a directed to the board permit vo trans.-rission to override lie fire alarm signal,but the S of apt,Wea S as stables fed by Sec:lors .03.a A of this code. fire alarm shall not terminale hi less.start three minutes. APPENDIX l-B 19M CAE-€ieORMA MRF_NODE 7. Vertical shaft enclosures. Openings through two or more EXCEPTIONS s sha` iosures complying wit"the re- Boors except mezzanine Foots that con a .a stairway or elevator gainer>.cnts for o escq zeC e rids es. � a shagbe provided with ve.-._cal waft enclosure protection as sped- 2 Stair sat e.closa.as press zed as ecvretd for mechanica?3y fled;here r_. Such floor openings, when not enclosed by existing cperxed pressurized enclose es to a m..sa�un cs�45-inch;3.5 r•. � ,haft er<ciasute const:€orlon, si ail be protected by one-ao ar 1 a>.raxi nasi of .5C Inchamn. a 3.Elevator shaft ventilation.Elevator -,sha erncioseres that B fire-resistive-rated shaft enclosure con strict€on.For floor open- s Ings brat are enclosed by existing shaft enclosure co s.,,ct:on extend to the roof sha_l be v nted to the outside with vents whose a a raving fire-resistive capabilities s hmilar to wood lath and piaster area shall rot bess than 31k)percent of the area of the elevator � in good condition,, 112 inCh(12.7 Mrn) gyps-am wa lboard or ap- shaft,with a r:nirnmum of 3 square feet(0.278 r2)per elevator. B proved 1J4-inch-thick(6.4 ruins)wired glass is acceptable.Wired EXCEPT ®lei. Where,energy conservation or he sway pressor- glass set in a steel frac:e may be installed in existing shaft e nclo- ization that the vents be normally ciosed,aulmmaft ver rig by � � site wails but shad be rendered inoperative and be L€xed in a actuatio-cr a:elevator obby detector or power`as#,;xe may be ac- � closed nosi-ion.. ce sect. 14 Posting qa�lLTr$3r� s permanent ens SIg shad al , Y B £ pe sr S through two or nare floors f^ other Ira stairways of eirn0` sL 'datCr3nd at each : aa each elevate£;ab adjacent to t a ievatots,such as openings provided for piping,ducts,gas vents, elevator call station on each boar reading IN FIRE EYI GGElsi- 'R e da r rbwaiters,and rubbis:and siren:chutes shall oe prov€ted wittn 3 .. o � r � vertical shaft enclosure closure rotection as specified for stairways and �� 3.�Q Nu5 �rE�IAF 5l�—€7SE EXIT STAIRS, or sin rilar B eleva,ars, pwording approved by the chief. B EXCEPTION: Sign may be omitted at the mar n-wince floor- 8 B EXCEPTION. Openings for piping,ducts, as vents du owai: A "p. g g leve Cali siaP?o ers,and r•no sh and linen chutes c-copper or ferro-us cors ton are permitted without a shaft enclosure provided the oor ope7.ngs are ef- I Exit stairways.Al' €:.d it gs shall have a m .t r v r of two 9 B fectively fire-stopped at each Poor leve.. approve exit Stag burrs. 0 B B 8. Shaft enclosure opening protection. Openings other than 16. Corridor construction. Corridors serving as ass exit ac- those provided for elevator doors in new ve 6ca shaft enclosures cess for an occupait load oz 3t3 or nose shall have wales and cei - a constructed of one-hour fire-resistive construction shall be ings of roe r fire- esistve construction as � B equipped with approved fire asse€:rbHes having a fare-protection required by the Building g v.oae. Exisling walls may be surfaced a rating of not less that,one hour. Openings other Mar those pro- with wood lath and piaster it good e relit:o�of `/2-inch:( 2,�mm)vided for elevator doors in exiso ng vertical shaft enclosures shall gypsurn wallboard for corridor walls and ceilings and occupancy be e �.€ipped with approved. 20--minute-rated fire assemblies, separations when approved. 13/ -i nch '44 mm'l soli; wood doors or the e uivalent thereto. '� 4 \ q 17. Corridor openings. Openings in corridor walls andc •l- Boots shall be either self-closit� or automatic closin and auto- A 3 g g irgs shall be protected by not less than 1318-inch � r?tic iatCi?2eg• f35 min) las- a id_bon . vonc_ ore t�ors, approvea '/4 €rts- ck (6.4 m:-D) a B til elevators on all floors shall open into elevator lobbies that wired glass, approved fire dampers cornforining W the Building B 5 are separated from the remal€:der of the building as is required for Code(see 1_k Standard 7-7)ar by equivalent protection to lieu a 13 corridor constriction in the Bu;Ung odc,unless:Ise building is of an;y of-these items.Tia soros shall be fixed closed and ravened � protected throughout by a sprinkler systerrn. with '/2-inch(12.7 S?irn)Type X gypsum wallboard or equivalent � _ Material installed on both sidesof the open_ng. a B 9. Manual shutoff of HVAC systems. �:ea €€g. ventilatnig € €� and air coed€ior£sr g systems shall be equipped with-liar r al alias- 18. Corridor damn closers.Ex_t doors€nto co r ors sha i be B a off controlrs installed at an approved location when.required by the equipped with se closir g devices or sisal be automatic closing S B fire depart nen t. by actuation. of a smoke de ecton When sr ng n.r'ges are used r a the closing device, of less than two such hinges shall be it's 3 ed is is B 10. Automatic elevator recall systern, Elevators shall be on each door leaf. 3 equipped with an approved auto.-vatic recall system as required by a the wilding Code;see UBC Section 403.7,herr:2). 19. Corridor dead ends. The lersgth of dead-end corridors aB serv<rng art occupant load of rnore than 30 s hall not exceed 20 feet B J1. Unlocked stairway doors. Exit doors into exit stairway (6096 rmn). a enclosures sha be ria raainec unlocked from he stairway sive on 20. Interior f nislr _Ise inter or fmish in corridors,ext stair- at �€ -. i n . : st €r- at least every h floor`evel.Ali urlock doors shall bear a sign ec ors thereof shall vstlthe Building Code statin ACCESS ONTO FLOOR THIS LEVE-1- /see UBC extensions 8). 0 Stairway doors may be locked.,subject to the following condi- 21. Exit stairway illumination. When the'oniiding is occa- tions: pled,exit stairways shall be ilr.uminated with sights having an in- s 11.1 Stairway doors which are to be locked from the stairway tersrty of rot less than 1 foo candle(10.3 x)at the f oa veli a side shall have the capability of being unlocked simui`•a- Such lighting shall be eq ipped with an €rndependlen. alternate a r:eously without urla-Lh_rg upon a signal from an ap- source of power such as a.battery pack or on-site generator. proved tocatior, 22. Corridor illumination. "Ter the bu•ildmg is occ : ed, B 11.2 f4 telephone or other two-way cotrstr:unica6cr:s system corridors s sa l bP l.uw:ina ec with lights leaving an iniensity of not a connected to an approved emergency service wNch aper- less than footcandle(10 8 x)at the floor leve Such lighting t: sg 8 9 aces continuously shall be provided at not Pess than.every shall be equipped.with alt sndependem.alters ate source o: power a fifth floor in each required stairway. such as a battery pack or on-site generatat, 12. Stair shaft ventilation Stair shaft enclosures which ex- 23. Exit stairway exit signs. The locations of ext stairways tend to the roof shall be provided with an approved manually shat Ire clearly indicated by l urninated exit signs Such ext s g s 0 a - 5 openab e hatch to the exterior having an area of:sot less than 16 shall be equipped with an_ndeperdent alternate source of Dowel l- 2)square feet(i.486 rn. Wit, a mrn.rrurtn dime€:sion of 2 feet(610 such as a battery pack or am on-site generator o4 shall ae o'an B mrn), approved self-ithrrn€rzating type. ss -268 ..........._..................................................._. _ ....... ......... ......... ......... ................ ..... .......... ......... ......_.. _....... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... _ ......... ......... ......... ....... 1998 CAt_EFORMA RRE CODE APPS DiX€-B 24. Exit signs,lllumina,_ed exit suns shall be provided it ail address system, the public a t ress system sha:i be available for n exitways aid located in such a manner as to clearly indicate the use as ars occupant voice notification system. 9 B direction of egress.Such exit sighs shall be eq;vipped with an Inde- a Section 6.1,rte_n 7—'fie `cal sett enclesures may be of no s- pendeit alternate source of power such as a battery pack or ann on- a rated constr<,action for required exit stairway enclosures.Vertical e site generator or shalt be of an.approved self-illiirsinati�ig type° shaft enclosures of openings is: floors provided for elevators, � 25. Emergency plan.The management for all buildings shall escalators and supplemenal stairways shall net be required, 11 establish and maintain a written fire-and life-safety emergency provided such oners cgs are p.-otected by an approved curtain a a plan whic>i has been approved'by the ch e'' The chief sinal:level- board and water c r-a n sprinkler system. a a op written criteria avid guideli:ves upon which all plans shall be Section:6.1,Item 8 P o¢ec to of openings in vertical shat en.- B S based, closures may be nonrated but shall rot ne less than a (44 1 a mm)solid-wood door or the eq valent hereto.Closing and'arch- B a 26.Posting of emergency plan areal exit plan&Copies of the ing hardware s all 6e provided, a 3 emergency plan and exiting pars,including elevate:and stairway a a placard:rg,shall be postedin locations approved by the chief, Section 6,1,lien-: 10—An a:itor•vatic elevator recall system snail s no,be required. 9 8 a 27. Fire drills.The maragement of all buildings shall condi:ct Section v `, Item 12—vtai, also:. ver tilatio i shall set be re- a fire drills for their staff and employees at:east eve y 12i3 days,The 6. r °t fire department shall be advised of s acb dri;ls at..east 24 hours in quire.. 38 advance,A written record of each drill shall be rtsaintairi;d its the Section 6.1,iter: i6---existing corridor construction need iso', building management office and made available to',he fire depart- be altered. B a meat for review.See also Section. 130, n Section 6.1,Item 17---Door openings into corridors may be pro- w tected by assemb"es o her than those specified in Sections 6.1,pro- aa 502 Sprinkler A€ternative& T?qe requirements of Table A-1-13 1 vided an effectiv s�oke barrier s maintained. Closing and is may p modified as spe6f=ed by the o lowing for existing latchia g hardware sha.1 be provided,a=otectiora of dict penetra- B 88 high-nse b i'dings of Type 1,ll-F.R., l One-hour,111 One-hour, tions is not required. 1V or V fire-hour construction when an approved autorr;atic a as sprink. er system is installed throughout the building in accord.- Sectio s 6 z Item 1�--"se length of existing corridor dead ends accord.-a 3 a-ice with the Building Code;see UBC Standard 9-1): shall iso', be hr-iced. a a Section 6.?,Item 2v--Intenor finish it a means of egress may 3 Section 6.1,Item 5--Manual fire alarm system shall not be re- be reduced by one classification but shall not be less than Mass lei. � ^Hired. Installation of meters or backflow preventers for the e enect;on no Section 6.1,Item 6—Occupant voice notification system shall to the water worts system need not be provided urless.ecl viral by On not be required;however,if the building is equipped with a public other regulations of the audio,sty haviig jurisdiction, a °m�a9 1998 CALIFORNIA RRE CODE FABLE A4-B-1---OCCUPANCY CLASSIMATIONl AND USF' 9 i Apartment i HMO; GROUP£3 or-mc wE tai zana$2 1.Automatic sprinklers in b ildings of Type 11-N,111-N or 4J-N construction. ; I See Section 6.1,Igen 1. 2 ?: - i - R 2.Automatic sprinkaers in corridors,stairways,elevalorlobbies,public assemNy areas,kitchens and at doors opening to corridors.See Section 6 lte-3 2. R R R R R I R R 3 R R 3.Fire department conyninication systern or radios.See Section.6.1,Fie n 3. 12 RR ' 2 R R 1� R 4.Singl 'e-station smoe detectors.See Section 6.1,Item,4. R R R 's R R R NR ? N2 NR 5.Manual fi-e alarm system.See Section 6.1,Iters;5. R R R R s R R 1 R ? R R 6.Occ:zpant voice notification system.See Section 6.1,Rein 6. NtR ? it R NR R R r N NR i NR 7.Vertical shaft enclosure wails o€orte-I our f nre resistance.See Section;6.1,stern 7. R R R R R R R R R S.Protection of openings in vericed shaft enc:osares by 2u-minute rated assemblies. See Sections 6.1,:tem S. R 22 R R R R R R R 9.Marshal shutoff of l-VAC systems.See Section:6.1,Rein,9. I R y R R R I R 3 R R ; R R 10.Automatic elevator recall system.See Section 6.i,Item 10, R R j R ' €t R � R R R R 11.Unlocked stairway doers every fifth floor.See Section 6-1,.tern: 11. R R R R R R NR R i ®t 12.Stair shaft ventilation See Section 6.1,herr.12. R R R R R � R � R R R levator shrift ventilation.See Section.6.1,stern 13. � R S R R R R I R R R R 14.Posting of elevators as not intendled for exiting p,,-Pose--.See Sections 6 ,€ter 14. R R R R R R R --k R.� 0 E 15.Minimum of two exit stairways.See Sections 6.1,iter 15. _ R R R R R R R R R 16.Corridor oval-'construc:ien.See Sections 6.1,Item 16. R R ? R R R R } R R R 17.Protected corridor openings with 20-r ninute-rated assemblies o:I3/,-Inc:n (44 rax)solid wood door.Se:Sectio-S.i Ite..17. i i2 ; R ? R 1' R NR NR 5 S.Corridor doors equipped with self-closing devices.See Section 6.1,Item I8. R R R €2 R R i NR NR 3 Nig 19.Corridor dead ends limited to 20 feet(6'196 min)anaximum.See Section 6.1, I?em 19. R ? Ri R R R R NR, NR NR 0 20.'nterior finish controlled in corridors,exit stairways and extensions themof. See Section 6. Ite-3 201 RLR R R R R R R R 21.Exit stairway 1 mina?ion.Seo ¢non 6.1,hem,21. R i R R R S R R R R R H ';22.Cor dor ii u-mination.See Section 6.1,iter 22. RR R 3 R R 3t �R NR NR 23.Exit stairway exitsigns.See Section 6.1,stem 23. R 3 R R R i R R R R R � 3 24.Exit signs.See Section 6.-,item 24. R R j R R i R R R R R 25.Emergency planning.See Section 6.1,iter 25. R 3 R R I R RR p R �R � R j _ �i 26.Posting of emergency instructions.See Section 6 1 tem 26 R R R R R�R-� R R R g 27 Fire dri"s See Section 6 Rern 27 NR NR E NR R R R NR NIS NR j BiR indicates provisions are reeuired. NR indicates provisions are not required. 2lieighs.zones are establ;saed;lased ora a building having a floor as measured to the top of th €loon surface used for human occupancy located with': .he rages of heights above the lowest level of the`ate department vehicle access in accordance W;11 the of owi-g: S Height Zone No. I: More than 75€eet(22 860 mm)but not in excess of 149 feet(45 415 rra--). Height Zone No,2: 1 sore than 149 feet(43 41-5 mr)but not in excess of 399€ee£(121-.6 sr). He*-'Zone No.3: More than 399 feet(121.6 m). ...... ......... ......... ........................ .. ......... ......... ......... ......... ....... ......... ...._.... _ _. ......... ........ ......... ......... ......... ......... ... __ _ _ _......... ........... ......... ......... ......... ............ 1998 CAL1FORMA MRF,CODDE APPIENDiX€-C APPENDIX I-C STARWAY IDENTIFICATION (Sot UFC Section 1210,4) SECTION I --SCOPE _3 1.3 Upper Terminus. she stairway's upper terminus, such as Signs topr*vidf,�irfomiat-,Onr �a'I,,-occupants anid f:se depa.-t-nert ROOF ACCESS or NO R0,,-,1F ACCESS, shall be p`ac��urdie 'er ion in, '-;nch-high;25.4 ;block'euer- I ffiee Stairway identification to t-�-nimize confus�or.dunng em�xgexlcies shall be in, ing w4l, "/4-inch(6.4 rnm)stroke. accordance ixith Appendix'—C. 3.4 Floor Level Number. T'e floor level number shaj" be SECTION 2—GENERAL Placed it the middle of the sign lir,5-inch-high(127 mrn)lettering with 3/4-inch(19.1 rmn)stroke.—!-ie rnezzariine"eves shall have S,iandardize,d Sig's shall be Drovided iri ne,,x and existing build- the letter".1,41"preced:Ln fie floor tiumber.Basernent levels Shall i- 9 1-1 -- -at are -0 be fil have tl�e letter"B"preceding the floor r-umben ng �h ;f ur or more none�in height.Such sigrs Shall stal'ied iri stairways to idennfy each stair landing and indicate U. I 0 3.5 Lower Terminus. Tlhe lower and upper, t-,nnintis of tl�e per and iow�_-r tenniiar on of the stairway, way shall be placed at the bottom of*tie sign it 1 Jncl-high.(25,4 -nm'block lettering wfth 1/4--inch(6.4 tnm)stroke. SECT*N 3—SMN OETAiLS 31 Size, Signs Shall by P_m�niyrium l2 inc,es by 12 izkchies(305 3.6 Sgr.s shall be maintaircd in an, approved by 305 314-ro L 3.2 Stairway Location. The stairway locat.on,sucte as STAIR or WEST *AIR, Shall, be Placed at the top of :1-he sign in SECTON 4 EXAMPLES _nc, etter h-�gh (25A b�ock ing it- 14-inch; 16.4 rune) stroke. See Rgures A-1-C-1 and A-1-C-2 for examples.. WEST STA�R 1 :nc, n.)size with '6.4 -f—----* NO ROOF ACCESS rch, 127 S;Ze:diff -14 ;j "9.1 stroke M -3r,cll (25,4 mir.),SZe WH-11 B2 THROUGH 24 RGURE A-I-C-1 '2"ichts (30s mm"I STAiR 3 ROOF ACCESS 12 inches 1305 6 12 L__LTHROUGH FIGURE A4-C-2 1998 CAUFORMA FIRE CODE APPENDIX#I-A Division If SPECIAL HAZARDS APPENDIX II-A SUPPRESSION AND CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS FIRE AREAS (See UFC Section 11013 SECTION I —SCOPE 5.2 Signs. Approved signs prohibiting entry by unauthorized persons and referring to Appendix 11-A shall be placed on every The unrestricted use of grass-, grain-, brush- or forest-covered closed area. land in hazardous fire areas is a potential menace to life and property from fire and resulting eroswon.Safeguards to prevent tine� 5.3 Trespassing. Entering and reiraining within areas closed occurrence of fires and to provide adequate fire-protection and posted is prohibited, facilities to control the spread of fire which might be caused by EXCEPTION. Owners and occupit."s or Public PrOPer- e postedrecreational,residential,commercial,industrial or other activities ty wielin closed au ped areas,*,he-r guests or invit es,andlocal, conducted in hazardous fire areas shall be in accordance with state and federal public officers and their authorized agents actiog in Appendix w3 1a. the course of duty. SECTION 6—SMOKING SECTION 2—DEFINITIONS Lighting,jgintirg or onerwise setting fire to or smoking tobacco, For the purpose of Append-iX 11-A,certain lenns are deffined as fol- cigarettes,pipes or cigars in hazardous fire areas is proNNted', lows: ExcEpTION. Places of habitation or within the bourdaries ut es- TRACER is any bullet or pro-jectile incorporating a feature abhs4ed s-noking ait_as or campsites as designated by he chief. which marks or traces the flight of said bullet or projectile by SECTION 7—SPARK ARRESTERS flame,smoke or other means which results in fire or heat. TRACER CHARGE is anybuller or projectileircorporating a Chimneys used in conjunction with fireplaces,barbecues,inciner- f f ators or heatirg appliances in which solid or liquid fuel is used, cature designed to create a visible or audible -effect by means upon hLil&r.gs, structures or prernises located within 200 feet which result inn fire or hear and shall include any ballets (60 960 mm) of hazardous fire areas, shall be provided with a and projectiles. srark arrester constructed with heavy wire mesh or other-on=.n- h�ustible material with openings not to exceed /2 inch(117 mul). SECTION 3—PERMITS SECTION$—TRACER BULLETS,TRACER ESRCKES AND MO he chief is authorized to stipulate conditions for p=ins,Permits CHARG , OTDEL AIRCRAFT shall:tot be issued when public safety would be at risk,as deter- mined by the cliief. Tracer bullets and*,race-charges shall not be possessed,fired or caused to be fired into or across'hazardous fire areas. Rockets, model planus,gliders and balloons powered with anSECTION 4—RESTRICTED ENTRY engme,propellant or other feature liable to start or cause fire shall" The chief shall determine and publicly announce when hazardous not be fired or projected into or across hazardous fire areas. fire areas shall be closed to entry and when such areas sl:a'l again be opened to entry. Entry on and occupation of hazardous fire SECTION 9—EXPLOSIVES AND BLASTING areas,except public roadways,inhabited areas or established trails Explosives shall not,be possessed,kept,stored,sold,offered for and cam.n sites Zelihave not heen closed during with tune when sale, given away, used, discharged, transported or disposed of the 1 azardous fire area is closed to entry,is prohibited. wfthin hazardous fire areas except by permit from the chief. EXCEPTIONS: 1.Residents and owners of private property with- in 1'azardctis fire areas and their ino.tees and guests going to or being SECTION 10—FIREWORKS upon toeh'ads. 1 Entry,in the course of duly,by peace or pro*ice officers,and other Fireworks shall not be used or possessed in hazardous fit,-areas. du,'y. m of the United States Forest Sem. ce.autho-led public officers, rnemoers of a fire depart mnt and loenlmThe chief is auffionzed to seize,take,remove or caseto,be re- moved fireworks in violation of Section 10. SECTION 5—TRESPASSING ON POSTED SECTION 11 —APIARIES PROPERTY L'ghted and smoldering material shall not be used in connection 5.1 General. When the chief determines that, a specific area with smoking bees hi or upon hazardous vire areas except by per- with:r,a hazardous f-ze area:,resents an exceptional and continua- mil from the chief ing fire danger.because of the density of natural growth,difficulty of terrain, proximity to stnuctiures or accessibility to the public, SECTION 12—OPEN-FLAME DEVICES such areas shall,be closed,until changed condituons warrant termi- nation - ort of closure, Such areas shal'be posted as hereinafter pro- Welding torches, tar pots, decorative torches and other devices, video, machines or processes liable to stat or cause fire shall not be oDtr- 1-273 APPENMX i-A 1998 CA1<,tFORMA FIRE CODE aced or used in or upon azar ous fire areas,except by perrnt 7.'ron?t thar '0 feet(3348 nun)ir?each direetiori frorS.he Outer cj-,-u r?fer- the chief. ence of such 3)0'e or tower. EXCEPTION- Use within habitee prem ses or design=!d carp- EXCEPTION' Lines used exclusively as telephone, telegraph, sizes which are a murm"un of 3G feet(91,44 myn)frond grass-,grail-, Messenger call,alarm transmission other lines gassed as corununi- bnush-or forest-covered areas. cation circuits by a public utility. flan e-ernsployi ag devices, such as lanterns or kc;osene road 15.3 High Tension Line Clearance. Persons owning, control- flares,s call not be operated or ssed as a signal or marker in orupon ling,operating or mair:tainirg electrical transmission Innes upon hazardous fire areas. hazardous fire areas shall n:airntair:the c earance specified in Sec- EXCEPTION. The proper use cf fusees a:the sce.ies of ernergen- tion 15.3 its al'_directions between vegetation and contactors-at- cies or as required by standard railroad operating procedures. rying electrical current: 1. For imes operating at 2.400 volits ar.d less than 68,000'volts, SECTION 13®OUTDOOR FIRES 4 feet( 219 mm). 2. For lutes operating at 68,000 volts and less than 110,000 Outdoor fires shall not be built,ignited or marrrtai.fed in or Lpon volts,6 feet(r 829 rritn). hazardous fire areas,except by perrntt fro-ii the;thief. 3, a o lines operating a£ '10,000 wits and over, 10 feet 13048 EXCEPTION: Gutco r rises wi-lhin habitpretnises or desig- �. s.Vises a bolt;-a p;rmmnet?t barbecue, rated campsites where such po<tdWe barbecue,outdoor fireplace,incinerator or gr4ii and are a mini- Such distance sial:be sufficiently great to furnish the required maul of 30 feet(91144 m=ist fron-a grass-,gram,brusn-or forest-cov- clearance fr ror? the pa iCaiac wire or conductor to posrtio:ns on erect area. such wire or Conductor at rem per air-fres of 121;°F(48.3'C,os"less. Permits shall incorporate such teras and conditions which will Forked,dead,ofd, decadent aid rotten trees;trees weaketied by reasonably safeguard public safety and property. Outdoor fires catfaces, decay or disease; and trees leaning toward the lin sha not be built,igrited or maintained in or upon hazardous fire which could contact-he lite from the side or fail on the line,shall areas under the fallowing cord:tions: be felled.cut or trimmed to remove the hazard. I. When high winds are browing, 1.5.4 Self-supporting Aerial Cable. I ire clearance is not re- 1 When a person:age 17 or over is not present at all times to quired for self-supporting aerial cable,except that forked trees, watch grad tend such fire,or iean ng trees and other growth which could;all across the cable 3. When public announcement is made that open burning is and break it shalt be removed, Yrohs_bited: Pern'ssan ,int barbecues,portable barbecues,outdoor firer;aces or SECTION 1 —CLEARANCE OF BRUSH O grl s shah not be used for the disposal of ri bbish,trash or combos- VEGETATiVE GROWTH FROM STRUCTURES tible waste materia.. 16.1 General, Persons owning, leasing, controlling, operating or mairtainng buildings or stri.;ctures in,upon or adjoining haz- ardousORS AND fire areas,a.id persons owning,leas:llg or controlling laid SECadjacent to such buildings or structures,shall at all tines: Incinerators,outdoor fireplaces, perrnanent barbecues and grills I. Maintain an effective firebreak by rennoving and clearing shall not be bvil£,installerd or maintained in hazardous fire areas away flarrunable vegetation and combustible growth from areas without prior approval of the chief. within 30 feet(g 1,44 tmr)of such bu-Mi:�sgs or structures: Incinerators, outdoor fireplaces, permarten, barbecues and EXCEPTION. Si:sgle specimens of trees,ornamental shnabbe,-y grills shall be ri-taintaired in good repair and in a safe condition at cr similar piams used as ground covers,provided that they do net four alt times. ? a roans of rapidi transmitting rine from the native romp to a.. st.uc- r s Openings in such appliesnes shall be provided with an g g- Y $lire. approved spark arrester,screen or do . ~ 2. Maintain additional fire protection or firebreak by removing EXCEPTION: when approved,unprotected openings in barbe- brush, flammable vegetation and combustible growth loca ed dries and g its n cessary for proper`mctionmg- turn;30 feet to 100 feet 0ronin.to rto 30 480 rtm-1;fron-t s�suchbus�.r d- ngs or structures, when required by the chief because of extra- SECTION 15---a CLEARANCE OF BRUSH AND hazardous conditions causing a firebreak of only 30 feet (}144 VEGETATIVE OWTH FROM ELECTRICAL mrnn)to be insufficient to provide reasonable firesafety, TRANSMISSiON LiNES EXCEPTION: Grass and oilier vegetation located more than 30 feet(9444 mm)from bui;dings or structures and less the :8 inches 15.1 General. Clearance of brush and vegetative growth from (457 rnm)in wish?above tate ground need not be removed where rec- electrcal c ansrn;ss_ort lines shall be maccordarnce with See- essary+to stair liZc the soil a:d prevent erosion. 6or: 15. 3. remove portions of trees winch extend within ill fee:(31048 EXCEPTION- Sect;(m 15 does not authorize persons not having your)of the outlet of a chzanny; ,ega's right o;entry to enter upon or damage the property of others with- 4. Maintain trees adjacent to or overhanging a building tree of oat consent o;the owner- deadwood;and gr g g 1.5.2 Support Cleorance. Persons owning,controlling,oeerat- 5. Maintain t to roof of a strt c,ure free of leaves,needlesor ct r- irg or mairtasning electrical transmission Innes upon hazardous11dead 0'e",eta£rve 3oEvtk?. ,fire areas shall,at aia. 9 ties,niiai ntain around and adjacent'o Nolen e- g supporting a switch, fuse, transfortne, lightning arrester, ?ixte 16.2 Corrective Actions. The executive body is authorized to junction,dead end,corner pole,towers,or other poles or towers at instruct the chief to give notice to the owner of t e property upon which ;sower company eia:ployees are likely to work :most fre- which conditions regulated by Section 1&1 exist to correct such quently an effective firebreak consisting of a clearing of not less conditions.If the owner fairs£o correct such conditions,the execu- t-.27 1998 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE APPENDIX II-A tive body is authorized to cause the sane to be dope and make the 3. Where such ashes or coals are buried and covered w;,h I foot expense of such correction a lien upon the property where such (304.8 )of mineral earth not less than 25 feet(762-amm) rorn com- bu ible" condition exists. su k vegetation or structures. SECTION 21 —EASE OF FIRE ROADS AND SECTON 17—CLEARANCE OF BRUSH OR FIREBREAKS VEGETATIVE GROWTH FROM ROADWAYS Motorcycles,-rotor scooters and rnotor vehicles shall rot be dliv- The chief is authorized 10 cause areas within 10 feet 1,3048 circa}on en or parked upon,and trespassing is prohibited upon,-fire roads or each sl of portions of highways and private streets which are im- firebreaks beyond the point where travel is restrictedby a cable, proved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular traffic to be gate or sign,without the permission of the property owners.Ve- cleared of flam-nable vegetation and other combustible growth. hicles shall rot be parked in a rnanner which obstructs the entrance The chief is authorized to enter uport private property to do so. to a fire road or firebreak. EXCEPTION'. Single specimens of trees,omanental shrubbery EXCEPTION. ?�iblic officers acting within their scope of duty. or cultivated ground-over sucin as green grass,ivy,su=_,Ients or simi- Radio and television aerials, guy wires thereto, and other ob- I Plants used as ground covers,provided that they do not form a struct'ons shall not be installed or maintained or,lire roads or'ire- means of eactly transmitting fire. breaks unless located 16 feet(4877 rnw..)or more above such fire road or firebreak. SECTION 18 UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES If the chief determines that difficult terrain,danger of erosion or SECTION 22—USE OF MOTORCYCLES, MOTOR other unusual circornstances make strict compliance with the SCOOTERS AND MOTOR VEHICLES clearance of vegetation provisions of Sections 15, 16 or 17 of Motorcycles,trotor scooters and-rotor vehicles shall not be over_ Appendix 11-A undesirable or impractical, enforcement thereof ated within hazardous fire areas, without a permit by the chief, may be suspended and reasorable afternative measures shall be except upon clearly established public or private roads.Perm is- provided. cion from the property owner shall-be presented when request;ng a permit. SECTION 19—DUMPING SECTION 23 TAMPERING WITH FIRE Gw�bage, cans, bottles, papers, ashes, refuse, trash, rubbish or DEPARTMENT LOCKS, BARRICADES AND SIGNS combustible waste -natenal shall rot be placed, deposited or Locks,barricades,seals,cables,signs and markers installed with- durnped in or upon hazardous fire areas or it,upon or along trail's, in hazardous fire areas,by or under the cortrol of the chief,steal'_ roadways or highways in hazardous fire areas, not be tan.pered with,mutilated,destroyed or removed. EXCEPTION- Approved public and private dumping areas. Gates,doors,barriers and locks installed by or under the control of the chief shall not be unlocked. SECTION 20—DISPOSAL OF ASHES Ashes and coals shall not be placed, deposited or dumped in or SECTION 24®LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE upon hazardous fire areas. The expenses of fighting fires which result from a violation of EXCEPTI ON& I.'n the hearth of an established Pre pit,carrip Appendix IT-A shall be a charge against the person whose viola- stove or firepace. of Appendix sl-A.caused the fire. Damages caused by such 2. ani a nonico 7-sbustible container with a tightntfing lid,which is fires shall constitute a debt of such person and are collectable by kept or,mpintainest in a safe location not less than 10 feet(3t)48 mm) the chief lit the same manner as in the case of an obligation under a from Combustible vegetation Or structs res. contract,expressed or implied. 19.48 CALIFOMMA RRE CODE APPENDIX 11-B APP OW II-B PROTECTION OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQU0 TANKS IN LOCATIONS SUBJECT TO FLOOMNG (See OF Sections 7902.1.8.2.4 and 7902.6.7) SECTION I ®PIPE CONNECTiONS SECTION 3—UNDERGROUND TANKS 3.1 Locations with a Water Supply. Underground tanks con- Pipe corrections below the allowable hq�id.level in tanks shalt be taming'I amn-L ab!e or c ombu stib`-_1;o-u'd s at locations whe re there provided with valves or cocks located as close as practical to the is an ample and dependable water supply available at and below tank shell. S-ac, valves and their connect;ons and fittings to the the maxinium flood s* and installed such :core ore than. 70 per- tank shall not be of castiron. stage Cent of storage capacity will be submerged at the maximum flood stage shaHbe -,aded with concrete or other approved loading rna- teria-sufficient to prevent movement of the tank when filled with 2--ABOVEGROUND ANKS flammable or combust;ble 1;,_�ds and submerged by flood waters. SECTION T 3.2 Locations without a Water Supply. At locations where 2.1 Verticai Tanks. 'Vertical tanks shall be installed as follows: there is not an ample or dependable water supply,the tank shall.1 be I loaded with concrete as-required by Section 3.1,and,in addition, Aboveground vertical storage taras containing flam.m.able. an emergency Liquid Supply'sufficient to fill the tank during flood or combustible liquid shall not be located such that'he maxi'MUTP. stages shall be provided. Mowable liquid '-eve! wilhm the tank -s below the established maximmurn flood stage,unless the lank is provided with a guiding 3.3 Alternative Tank Loading. Where loading of urdierground structure, such as described in Section 5. tar-Oks with Iiquids is impractical because of the character of the contents or the use,tanks shalt be safeguarded against movement 2. An ample and dependable public water supply shall be avail- when empty and when submergetl by flood waters by loading with able a,and below the establishedmaximun flood stage,or faccili- concre*e or other approved solidloadingtnatenal.Each such tank of a public water supply sba" be provided for be cops'.-acted n1led such ex es in i -u ed and insta that it safely resist ex- loading shal. loading partially empty tarks with water, tcnnal pressures dud to flood waters. 3. In addition to the preceding requirements,tanks located such 3.4 Capacity Limits. '11"he capacity of newly installed tanks shall not exceed 3,000 ga"ons(11 356 L%. When installed,'out before a I .hat more than 70 percent,but less than 100 percept,of the Pllow- able liquid storage capacity will be subs verged at the established backfilling, Larks and fittings shall be tested for tightness at not less thar. 5 pounds per square irch.k�34.5 kPa,greatertestpressur- maxim um flood stage shad be safeguarded by one of the following ner for t es shiallbe used w' --equi.edbythechieff Larks�-ks subjectto sub- rnergence in excess of 30 fee*(9144 rrrt). 3.1. Tank small be ra:sed or increased in,height until the top ex- 15 Pressure Equipment. Where ranks are not designed to resist tends above the maximurn flood stage a distance equ.iva- j:jd stor erre furl Pressure,special provisions shall be provided to equalize lent to 30 percent or more of the allowable Jjq -age the internal and externa: pressures on the tank 10 prevent capacity,provi died, however, that the submerged part of deformation and resultan-t'xoulsioti of flammable or combustible the tank slsall not exceed two and one-half times the diam- u j,d s. eter,or 3.2 Adcuuate roncombustible structural guides, designed to SECTM 4—INDEPENDENT WATER SUPPLY v re=nt thetank to float e-E"ca!"y without loss of Product,ct, FACiLMES shall be provided. 4.1 General- At locations where at. independent water supply is required,the s=upply shall be entirely independen't of public Power 2.2 HorizonW Tanks. 1-1--rizontal tanks shall be installed as fol- lows: and water supply.Independent sources of water shall be available when flood waters reach a!evel not I less than 10 feet(3048 rnm) 1. Irdependent water supply facilities shall be provided at lo- below the bottom of the lowest tank on a property. cations where an ample anddepaidable public water supply is no-, 4.2 Location of Power and Pumping Units. available fo-loading partially empty tanks with water. The self-contaired power and pumping unit shall be located or 2. Hm orizoal tanksoratedsuch that more than 70 percent of ousdesigned su-chtilat puirnp�ng into tacks can be carried on continu- lythroughout the rise;n flood waters fron,a level 10 feet(3048 the storage capacity will be submerged at the established maxi- k mm)below the lowest tank to the leve?ol"lire potential flood stage. mum,flood stage shall be secured to a concrete or steel and Con- crete foundation Of suff-,iciert weight to produce adequate loading 4.3 fteap Sizing. Capacity of the pumping :unit shall be sues of tank when filled with flammable or combustibleliquads. Mat the rate of rise of water in tanks shall be equivalent to tare es- tablished pole--tial I average*ate of rise of-flood waters at any stage, 3. Special proy 4.4 Testing. 111dep ndert pumping umits shall be tested penodi- and external m-essures on thetankto prevent deformation of t e he cafly to ensure that they are-h-, satisfactory operating condition. tank and rasa tans expulsion of liarmaleor combusl6ble lk:wd. 2.3 Other Types of Tanks. Sphenical and spheroidal,tanks shall SECT90N 5®STRUCTURAL GUIDES be protected by applicable methods as specified for either vertical 5.1 Generm. Stnactural guides for holding floating tanks above or horizontal Larks. their foundations shall be desigred such that there will not be 1-277 APPS 1DiX il-B 1998 CALIFOR £A RRE CODE resistance to the free rise of a tank and shall be cons'.Yucted of non- 65.2 Floating Tanks. Floating tanks shalt be prepared for flood- cornbustible-naterial. ing as follows: ,2 Minimum a�srzt lies€ Strength. to strength of t1le structure re 1. Where structural guides are provided for the protection of Design lateral g , �st� floating tanks,rigid connections between tanks and pipelines shall shall be adeQuate to resist lateral rtoverrent of a tank subject to a horizontal force in any direction ecui'valent to not 'less than be disconnected before the food waters reach the bottom of the 25 pos:nds per square foot(1.2 kNlrn-2;acting on the protected ver- tank,unless control valves are their connections to the task are of an approved type of extra-heavy construction designed to prevent tical cross-sectional area of the tank. breakage between varve and tank. 9.3 additional Design Strength. Where tanks are situated On 2. Valves attached to tanks,otl<er than those used in connection exposed points of bends in, a shore line where swift currents in with water-loading operations,shall be closed and locked. flood waters will be present, the structures shall be designed to 3. 1f a tank is equipped with a swing line,the swing pipe shall witlsstand a uni force of not less than 50 pounds per square foot (2• kl�!t��. be raised to and secLred at its highest position. SECTION 7--m INSPECTIONS SECTION 6—SAFE PRACTICES x er.'odic inspections of plants where the storage of 9afnrnable or 6.1 Water Loading. Water loading shall be as follows: combustible liquids is regulated by Appendix 11-B shall be con- ducted to ensure the following: Tile filling of a tank to be pro€ected by water loading shall be 1. That flammable aro combustible liquid storage tanks are started as soon as flood waters reach a dangerous~ood stage.The hair tamed tr compliance with Appendix 1'- . rate of filling shall be at least equal to the rate of nse of the flood W aters,or the established,average potentia'rate of rise. 2. That detailed printed insts~actions of procedures to be fol- lowed during flood e.-rergencies are properly posted. 2. Sufficient fuel to operate the water pafnps shall be available at all tires to ensure adequate power to fill all tanks with ware,. 3.That station operators and other etrployees depended upon to carry out such instructions are thoroughly infortred as to the loca- 3. Valves on connecting pipelines shall be closed and locked in tion and operation of valves and other equipment necessary to closed position when water loadirsg is completed. carry out provisions in Appendix 114B. 1-278 .. ..............................................................._........................... ........ ......... ......... ........ .......... _.. ............. ......... ......... .......... _......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ............._......... ........ ............................. _........._.. I 998 CAUFORMA RRE CODE APPENDix:k(" APPEN= lir MARINAS (See UFC Sections 1001.1 and 1101.1) CT?Q I —SCOPE 5.4 Rubbish Containers. Contame-s with tightfinirsg or self- cicasi ig lids sh0(be provided for the ter;porary storage of corn- Manna fac;.rtics shall be in accordance with Appendix Al-�and bustible trash or rubbish. all other applicable requirements of this code. 5.5 Electrical Equipment. Electrical equipment shall be in- stalled and used ,.n accordance with the Electrical Code as re- SECTiO 2—PLANS AND APPROVALS qu,ired for wet,da np and hazardous locatiarks. Plans far marina fire-protection facilities shall be approved pz or to installatio i.;he work shall be subject to final inspection and SECTM 6—RRE-PROS T1ON EQWPl vIEN ° approval after installation. 6.1 General. Viers,wharves,floats wi "i facilities for mooring or servicing five or more vessels,and mariree motor vehiclie Bei-dis- rvlc —PERMITS pensi kg stations shall be equipped with`ire-p "ec..ion equipment 1'e-Mits are-eq-tired to use open-flame devices for rnzii3teri:.encu or r accordance witfi Sect?ori 6. repair or.vessels,floats,°niers or wharves. 6,2 .Stan dpipe;=, Permits are also required to use portable barbecues,braziers or 6,2,.x. General. portions of floats snore -tiara 250 Lee! (76 200 cooking devices flak vessels,floats,piers or wharves, mm) from fire apparatus access and marine ae mator ye~icley- dispersing stations shall be provided with an approved Class _ SECTION 4—DEFINITiONS we, standpipe system instal%ed in accordance with the Building Code(see UBC Standard 9-2)and Section 1004. For the purpose of Appendix it-v,certain tern-Is are defined as fol- lows: 6.12 Hose stations, lose stations slim"' be spaced to lk-ovide pro ec ono 1.portions of floats or floating v ss is.Hoses shall FLOAT is a floating structure normally used as a point of trans- be_mountem on.a reel or rack and enclosed wi.h ry an approved can- fer`or passengers and goo s,or both,for soe -ng purposes. uses.Hose stations shal`:be labeled EIRE 7.4-OSE—EMERGENCY MARINA is any porion o`tlie ocean o. 'n.ard water,eivier nat-- USE ONLY.Listed equipment sha£_be:,sed. orally or a ificial y protected,far the mooring,s ry c sg or safely 6.2.3 Fire department unlet connections. At the shore end, the a<vessess and shall 1 d€ ar.ifkcraily protected works,the public wa er me shaill be equipped with not less l"-an a two-way 2V2-1nch d7r private lands ashore,and structures Jr"adka:.:e8 prlSJruewith! 63.5 TF l fire t e 2"$ ?e 2`_inlef clormeclmn. t ne arc>osed body of water and ashore for the mooring or servicing of vessels or the servicing of their crews or passengers. 6.2.4 Areas subject to freezing. Waterlires shall. normally be PIER is a structure built over the water,supported by pillars or dry where subJect to freezing teniper-atures. Piles,and used as a landing Mace,p easare paviiienr or similar pur- 6.3 Access and Water Supply Piers and w ka~vas shall ve p o- pose' vided with sire apparatus access roads and water-supply syster:s VESSEL is watercraft of any type,ogre-than seaplanes on the with oil-site`ire hydrants whet required oby the chief.Such:oasis water,-used or capable of being zsPd as a means les of t_rars�artatror. a5 d water systems shall be provided.and rna 2tained i accordance Included in this definition are rontransportation vessels such as with Sections 702.2 and 963. houseboats and boathouses. 6.4 Portable Fire Extinguishers. One fire ex gL s`k r having "WHARF is a structure or bulkhead cons.rucled of"wood,store, a rn3 nirnurrr rating of 2A, 20-Bit., shal'_ be provided a_each re- co:ncrete or s-in_lar maten"aa✓:tilt at the shore of a harbor,lake or ry •rte 5 ase station. 1kk.ditnd .. u ver for vessels to lie alongs dt of, and piers -or floats to be anchored 4J. g Additional Fire extin ;shers ?s to for the hazards i volved, .,.� r, sball be prov led and inaira. ', .,ed in accordance with Article 10 an .IEC Standard 10-'. SECTION 5--FIRE PREVENTION 5.1 Combustible Debris. Combustible debris and nebbish shalt SECTION`r"—TRANSMlSS5.ON OF ALA N'S no, be deposited-or accurnulated or land beneath manna struc- tures,piers or, wharves. Means shall be avai able for the Immediate:soli"cation of tlhc fare epa:tixye:rt. 5.2 Sources of Ignidern. Open-flame devices used for lighting or decoration on tie exterior of a vessel,float,pier or wharf shall be approved. SECTIO' 8—MARINE MOTOR VF-HlCL Sea Flammableor Cermbrastilkle LiquidLiquidSpills. Spills of flarn- FUEL-MSPENSiNG STATIONS manle or con.bustibie.ictnids at or upon tele water shall be reported Marine motor vehicle fiuel-dispersing stations slim!be in aceord- kninsediatelY to the fire department or junisdicdonat atuhorities. ance with Article 52. 1--279 1998 CALIFORN"A FIRE CODE APPEN X€'_D APPENDIX 11-D RIFLE RANGES (See UFC Seefion 1101,1) ECTiON I —PERMIT SECTION 4®INSPECTION AND D€SPOSAL O AMMUNiTION A pe-mit is reLulred to establish,mairna;n or operate a rife range. Arn:nunition shall be inspected and approved by he range officer App'Hcations`or peer i s s:a,l e refs ed tc r e c siPf lam e f rce- eioce perp iss4o� tc fire or disc~a:ge i"<e came is granted.Arnira- rnent officer for approval. nition that wi,d not fire or discharge or which is otherwise defec- tive shall be surrendered to the range officer, for safe disposal. SECTION 2®SUPERVIVON BY RANGE OFA@CER SECTION 5®PORTABLE FIRE APPLIANCES Rife ranges shall be equipped wifh portable fire appliances and Rifle ranges shat,r of be operated or*r ai tai fdd without"he other equipment required�y the chief.Additional fire-prevention v s or:o`a qualified range officer. measures required by the chief shalt be provided. SECTION 6®REMOVAL OF VEGET TiO Q_E Tl0 ®QUALIFICATIONS OF RANGE OFFICER Rifle ranges,including striking grounds,si all be completely clear of vegetation within a safe distance from the firing sine. To quality as a range officer,i-ndividuals shat{demonstrate to the chief and chief law enforcement officer their knowledge of fire- SECT* 7—WARNINGS a-..ms and ammunition,including the genera,rules of safety and the provisions of°tris code relative :_hereto, Qualified range officers Rile ranges wMch are not fenced shall by posted with approved shall be issued a ce-fficate of fitness opor: completion of such warning posters or signs to notify and protect the public €roan qualification exam,i,,natio<. danger. 1998 CALWORMA MME CODE APPEN-DiX it-E APPENDIX II- AZARDO MATER° AL MANAGEMENT PLANS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INVENTORY STATEMENTS (See UFC Sections 8001.3.2 and 8001.3,3) SECTIONI ®SCOPE 3.2.1 General information. Genera in-onnation, including business-same and address ersergercy contacts,business activ- ity,Hazardous r ateri.als inventory stater arts(HIV-1,S)and hazardo:s business owner or operator, SIC code,number of eirployees materials inanage-neat plat-s(H IMP)which are required by the and hours,Dunn and Bradstreet number,and signature o`owner, chief pursuant to Article 80 shall be provided for hazardous::.fate- operator or designated representative: rsa's Jr.accordance with Apperid'x 11-H. 3,2,2 General site pias. Agsnsrai site plan drawn at a ies;ible MONS- tate<als yr"rte? have been s tas`actariiy dem- '. es scale which shall include, but rot be ta:.r iced to, tine location of EXCEonstrated not to present a pole~tial danger to public heath,safety or welfare based upon?t€�e quart:ty or condition of storage,wi el ap- buildings, exterior storage fac;it.ss, e a e t access aye, proved evacuation rotates,parking lots,internal roads,chemical loading t._hxs;rssiu::z,Cowper,seed,nickel a.-,d silver reed not be cc s:dere d areas, equiarz :it c:paring areas, sionn and sanitary sewer ac- haze dots nate Lacs lox e#�e p �vies of P p endia_c :less t ray are cesses,emergency equipment and adiacent property rases.The ex- stored 4n a friable,powdered or fhneiy divided state. tp"ion storage areas shall be identified with the hazard class and the Proprietary and trade secret information shai be protected ul- maximum quantities per Hazard class of hazardous materials der the laws of the state or jurisdiction having authority. stored. When required by the chief, information regardi.ig the :ocatiorof we'-Is, food plains, earthquake faults, surface water bodies and general'and uses win 1 mile 0.S,0R k-n;of the facil- ECTION 2—HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INVENTORY ity bounda:es shall be included. STATEMENTS IMII 3,13 Building floor plan. A building ficor pian drawn to a 2.1 When Required. A separate HMS s"hal be provided for lig bis scale which droit-include,bat of be limited to,hazardous aterials storage areas wa,ai;_ the build;vg and shall indicate each building,including its app°urterant strictures,and each ex'e- y ro�ietSS, doorways, corridors, i:if�.'L�ei:3 �i egress '�'r �'S1ac'63a£e'�}i rior facility in which hazardous materials are stored. y `g rotates.Each iiazardo:as mater ais storage-acility she ;by: e:�ti- "he hazardous materials inventory staterient sha I list by<az- `led by a reap key which lists the individualhazardoiws materials, and class ail hazardous materials stored.The hazardous materials rhes hazard cuss and quantity preserit for each area. inventory statement sha"I include the following information for 3.2.4 Hazardous materia€s handling. 111fori-natio:rig showing eac:°L hazardous material listed: that activities invov°stag the handling of hazardous materials bs- €. Hazard ciass. tween the storage areas and manufacturing processes on site are pp�-� conducted in a manner to prevent the accidental release of such .�. 'a.�°i°iFSn'Lo':E o@'irav'�.name. Irarenals. 3. Chemical name,ma;or constituents and concentrations if a msixt=,-~e,"f a waste,the waste category. 3.2.5 Chemical compatibility and separation. in:`c:~rsation showing procedures,controls,signs or other-nett ods:used to en.- 4. Chern cal?abstract Service number`CAS number)found in sure separation and protection of stored materials from factors ZR erode of FederaRegulations ice. . .1, which ccu:d cause accidental ignition or reaction of ignitable, . Whether pr the material is is pure o:a nix sire,and debet se~the reactive or incompatible mater a;s in each area.. material is a solid,liquid or gas. 3.2.6 Monitoring program. hifo€inatio-t incl:-.ding,bat not lim- b. Maximum aggregate quantity stored at any ore tune. i£ed to,£he zocat on,type,ria n._`act car's sYsci�.ca£ions,if avpli- cable, and suitability of -noritoring meth ods for each storage 7, Storage corditicns related£o the storage type,teinpsrat°ure facility When-dq'wt~ed. and pressure. 3.2.7 Inspection and record keeping, Schedules and proce- 2.2 Changes to RIMS. An amended HIMIS shall be provided duces for inspecting safety and mon'Ito:ing and emergency equip, within 3€I days of the storage of any hazardous materials which :Vert.?''ie purr#£tee shall develop and follow a wa tten inspection changes or adds a hazard class or which..,s.if__cie�^t in quantity to procedure acceptable to the cl{ef fcr i aspectng th� f��.lity or cause an increase in the quantity wrier exceeds 55 percent for any everts or practices which could lead to-na€ :nor;zed discharges of hazard class. hazardous materials.Irs;;ect:ors shale be conducted at a fre uen- cy appropriate to detect problems prior to a discharge,An inspec- tion check sheet shah'be developed to be used.in conjunction with ECTM ®HAZARDOUS MATERIALS routi.e inspections. 'ae creek sheet shall provide --or the :ate, MANAGEMENT PLAN( P) tirne and ocatMn of inspection;note problems aro dates and tines of orrect -v actions take and.nciude the panne of the inspector 3.I. General. Applications for a permit to store hazardous nate- ar She co:ara_ersignature o_file designated safety manager for the rials sisal:include an HMMP standard fonn or short forms in ac- facility. cordance with Section 3 and shall provide a narradve description of the operations 12.8 Employee training. �trat^;;. program, ? to to the . pr tions aril rocesses talc=rig place a£ £hs facility. See g� �g p= g- ppropria ,, figure -zl- types and quantities of`–awria s stored or used seal:be conducted to rapers pr ployees to safely iandte hazardous matsrsais on a 3.2 fti ati�i Required. The I IS standard for shah:i,.- daily basis and during e rergencies.The training program sha I in- clude the information detailed in Section 3.2. dude: 1-283 APPENDM#I-E 1998 CAE.WORNIA HRE CODE 1.Instruction in safe storage aid handling of hazardous mater:- S. General faci*ity informadon, ais, including maintenance of monitoring records, 2. A simple line drawing of the facility showing the location of 2.Instruction in emergency procedures for:eaks,spills,fires or storage tac-llties and indicating the hazard class or classes and explosions,including shutdown of operations and evacuation pro- physical state of the hazardous materials being stored, cedures,and 3. £for_nation describing taut rhe hazardous nalerlais will be 3.Record-keeping procedures for docur�renting training giver_ stored and handled in a safe manner and will ve appropriately con- to e£nployees. tained, separated and monitored,and 4. Assurance that security precautions have beer, taken, err- 3,2a9 Emergency response. A description of facility emergency ployees have been appropriately trained to handle the hazardous procedures is 4o be provided, materials aid react to emergency situations,adequate aabeaing and warning signs are posted, adequate emergency e quipa:ent is 3.3 HMMP Short Form—(Minimal Storage Site). A facility maintained,and the disposal of hazardous materials will-be in an shall qualify as a tni:ri al storage site if the quantity of each appropriate manner hazardous material stored in one or snore facilities in are aggre- gate quantity for the facility is 500 pounds (227 kg)or less for SECTION 4®MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS solids, 55 gallons(2£18.2 L)or less for liquids,or 200 cubic feet (5.7 rn3)or less at NTP for compressed gases and does not exceed Hazardous alatenals inventory statements and hazardous uteri- the threshold planing quantity as listed in 40 C.F%R., Par 355, als management plans shall be mair:tained by the permittee for a Sections 3052 and 304. The applicant for a permit for a facility period of not less than three years after submi;taa of updated or re- which qualifies as a mininial storage site is allowed to file the short vised ve-sions.Such records shall be made available to the chief fora Hl'✓€MP.Such plan shall include the following components: upon request. –284 _ _....... ......... ......... ......... ..............._. ....... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......._.... ............. ......... ......... ..... ....... ......... ......... ......... ............ ......... ...... 199,8 C AUFOR IIA FERE CODE APPENDIX Ii-E FIGURE A-11- -1 SAMPLE FORMAT HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT PLAN ( P) INSTRUCTIONS 1.I Part A il.out Itenns 1£i-oug'. l!and sign the declaration. 2. Only Part A of this section is required to be updated and subrnitted annually,or within 30 days of a change. 1.2 Para eneral Fael€ity Description(Site Plan) Prov.de a s:te pear_on 8t! b 13-inch z35 rr n 279 zi aper,us.n tasters on the.c and bcttam mAz a umbers on the right and le side 2-•Y (� Y )p S- p g g rna.g!ns,showing t"e location of all buildings,structures,chemical loading areas,parking lots,internal roads,storm and sanitary sewers,wells,and ad a- cent proper uses.Itndicate the approximate sca€e,northeras dintcsion acrd date the drawing was completed. 2. list all special laird uses within I mile(1.609 krm). 1.3 Part C—Facility Storage Map(Com dendal Infarnzaxtion) Provide a£our filar,of each huildi-g ars fit/2-by i?-enc`(215 Mm,by 279 rnrm)paper,usi,g letters on the to:;and bottom margins and numbers on the right and left side margins,with approxirmate scale and northern direction,showing the location of each storage area.Dlark reap clearly" onfidentia_Do not disc€ose"for trade-secret information as specified by federal,state and lova€laws. 2. Identify each storage area with an identification number,letter,name or syrnbol. 3. Show the following: 3.1 Accesses to each storage area. 3.2 Location of emergency equine nt. 3.3 —he general purpose of other areas within the facility. 3.4 Location of all aboveground and underground tanks to include sumps,vaults,below-grade treatment systems,piping,etc. 4. Maga key.Provide the fonowingon the map or in a trap key or legend for each storage area: 4.1 A list of hazardous materials,including wastes. 4.2 Hazard class of each hazardous waste. 4.3 The maxi rnunr quantity for hazardous rnateriais. 4.4 include the contents and capacity limit of all tanks at each area and indicate whether they are above or below ground. 4.5 List separately any radioactives,cryogens and compressed gases for each favi€I£y. 4.6 grade-secret information shall be listed as specified by federal,state and local laws. SECTION 11—HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INVENTORY STATEMENT( €MIS) 2.1 Part A—Deciaratian Fill out all appropriate information. 2.2 Part B—Inventory Statement 1. You:must complete a separate inventory statement for ail waste and«o~waste hazardous mater als.dist all hazardous ma>.e ials in alphabetical order by hazard class. 2. Inventory Statement Ia strsactiorss Column Infer°arsatien RegLired Provide hazard c?rias for eac material. 2 Nendvastee Provide the cornimon or trade varve of the regulated material. Taste.In lieu of.rade namnes.you-nay provide the waste category. 3 Provide the chernical name and:maior consti£uens and concentrations,if a mixture. 4 Pieter the chemical abstract service nurnber(CAS.number)found in 29 C. .R.For mixtures,enter the CAS number of the mixture as a whole if it has been assigned z number distinct from its constituents.For a mixture that has no CAS number,leave this i en,bianx or report the CAS numbers of as many constit- uent chemical's as possible. 5 Enter the following descriptive codes as they apply to each material.Yoh:may list mors thaw acne code,if applicable. P = Pure PF= Mixture S = Solid L = Liquid C = Cas c 6.1 Provide the-maximum aggregate quantity of each matenai handled at ally one time by the business.For underground tanks,list the maxillnum volerne in gallons(inters):of the tank. 6.2 Enter the estimated average dally amount on site daring the past year. 7 Enter the units used in Column 6 as: LB = Founds CA= Ca"ons CF = Cubic Fee£ S Enter the storage codes below for type,temperature and pressure. 1--285 APPENDI l-E 1998 CALIFORNIA RRE CODE Type Temperature A = Aboveg-ound Tank 4 = Ambient R = Selowground 7ank 5 = Greater?:an A Neht C = "ank inside Building 6 = Less Than Ambient D = Steil Drum but not Cryogenic,less than-150"F(-10:.:°C} E = ?fustic or Noe ;:et-,....3rrim 7 = Cryogenic con'itions = Can ;.less that,-1510-(-101.PC)' G = Carboy H = Silt; : = Fiber Dram Pressure = Sag i = Ambient(Atmospheric) K = Sox 2 = Greater than:Ambient = Cyknde~ (A*rnospheric) M = Glass Bottle or rug 3 = Less than Ambient N = Pastic Bottles or Jugs (Atmospheric) G = Tote Sear P = Tank Wagon Q = Rail Car R = 0d e: SECTION 111—SEPARATION AND MOgd€TOs°Z€NG 3.1 Par?A—Aboveground Fill out£+errs t through 5,or provide si 3iiar inforltratiar,for.each storage area shown on the facility t pap.Use additional sheets as necessary. 3.2 Part 13—Underground Compiete a separate page for each uhde,ground tank,s•_>rnp,vault,below-grade treatment system,eEc. 2. Check tae type of tank and methed(s)that app;ies to your:ank(s)and piping,and a zswer he appropriate questions.Provide any additional:derma:ion the space provided or on a separate sheet. SECTION W—WASTE MS?GSA L Check a"'ba,apply ane.list the associated wastes for each rrlelhod checked. SECTION V----REC®RD KEEPING l:elude a riei descri,iion o;your inspec6oh procedures You a.t also required to keep an inspection log and recorcdab'.e discharge Jog,which are designed to be used en conju—ctaon With a t.. inspections for an storage facilities or areas.Place a checkin each box that describes your forTns.if you do not use the salrple fo s,provide copses of yo,-,r Forms for rcview and approval. SECTION VI—EMERGENCY-RESPONSE PLAN T is lilan should descnbo,'re ersa holt -ece� res and equip men:available for respondi-g to a release or threatened release os"hazardous materials that a e stored,"a:died O`used or sae. 2. A check or a response under each::ell:ineC cafes that a specific proeed'are is followed at the facility,or that the equipment specified is maintained on site. 3. if the facility maintains a more detailed emergency-response plan on site,indicate this in iteltl 5.This plan shall he shade available`or review by flhe inspecting ri 6drCtEO'. SEC's'€CRN VII—EMERGENCY-RESPONSE ONSE R-A€N€NG PLAN I. This oIair should descr;b-_the hale£:pini ng plan used at ice facility- . zne 2. A caec3s i.^.;be app:opr<ate wex iszu_v�,...s?he traitzit±g is provided or the retards are maintained. 3. a tae facility mathtalrs a more detailed emergency-response training plan,indicate this i;3=tem 4.This pian shall be made atrai.ao3a for 2'er?ew,by the ::'spectt g;Urisdic't on. 1-286 __.... .............. ..._..... _........ ............_._........ __...... .......... .......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ............. ......... ......... ........................ _....._......._....... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ........... _ _...... _. 199$CALIFORMA RRE CLYDE APPEN'roM H-E FIGURE A-H-E-l—(Conflnued) HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT PLAN SECTION I: FACILITY DESCRIPTION DART B—GENERAL FACILITY PART A—GENERAL INFORMATION DESCRIPTIONISITE PLAN i.Business Name: Phone: "aa grd format below.) Address: Spezia:rand uses within i iniie(1.609 kin): 2.Person:Responsible for the Business: Nmme tle P7one 3.EmergencyContacts: PART C—FACILITY MAP Nance Title some Mork (Use grid`ormat baa cw.) Number Number 4.Pen- on Responsible for the Application/Principal Contact: Name 'itie Pone, d 4 3 5 5,Property Owner: i Name Address Phone ! b.Princtpai Business Activity: i 7.Number of Employees: .:'i'L'::S.ber flf sltt I-.- "� 9.?boars of ceration: 12 a '_0.SIC Cod i3 �! 11.Dunn and Bradstreet Number: �q i2. e-laralio- is 1 certify that the information above and on the foliowing parts is true ;� $ andcorrect to the bzst cf z y knowledge. ;- Signature: Date: 117 17 Putt:stator: Ti fl, i ...,e: y /.� �5C �t" �� ° P ;atE3 : 7 !,3 �9SEv ;PA N (Mie st be signed by owner/operator or designated..epmsentafive) BlIVNESS NAME i i PAGE OF SECTION 119 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INVENTOR'STATEMENT nv PART A®DECI.m,ARAT90N 1, Business Name: 2. Address: 3. Declaration Under pen lty of penury,i declare the above ansubsecue nt info_rmation,provided as part of the haz- ardous mate:als inventory statement,is tree and correct. Signature": Date: Print Name: Title: (:must be signed by owner/operator or esignatec representative) PART B—HAZARDOUS MATERIALSINVENTORY STATEMENT C;HEWCA€.NAME CHEMICAL i TM�ON HAND A I STORAOF COD HAZARD COMPONENTS AQ ABSTRACT PPYWCAL ANY TWE SPE,PRES.,TfiiR1 CLASS TRADE N AY.F CONCENTAXPON S;=RV3CE NO. STATE Um i S ! 1 ! f j APPS €MIX€l-E 1998 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE RGURE A-11-Ext--(Continued) SECTION III. SEPARATION, SECONDARY CONTAINMENT AND MONITORING PARS`A—ABOVEGROUND STORAGE AREAS Storage Area ide.t peptic (as shown on facility map): _. Storage Type: Original Containers Safety Cans nsade I ac finery Bulk Tank 55-gallon(208.2L. 'Outside Barrels rJru ns o:Storage Shed Pressurized Vessel t}ther: 2. Storage Location: - ols:de Biu ing Outside Bur€ ng Secured 3. Sepa*atioi: All Materials °orae-looser Separation Co;~pat.nle wall/partition Separated by 2€?Feet(6096-gym) Approved Cabinets Other: 4. Secondary Contai:arae nt: Approved Cabinet Secondary Drams "fray Berroed,Coaled Floor Vaulted Tank Double-wail Tank Other: s. �!oaito�ng: Visual Consiruous vt ,. Attach stxci�oc^.:ions y,necessary 6. ?Monitoring Frequency: Daily Weekly ether: Attach additional sheets as necessary SECTION III: SEPARATION, CONTAINMENT AND MONITORING PARS` B--UNDERGROUND SINGLE-WALL TANKS AND PIPING Tank Area ident-Ification(as s:cava on facil=ity m:ap): Backfill Vapor elEs— Mo?del and Manufacturer: Continuous or Monthly nesting: 2. Groundwater Monitoring dells 3. Mon'hly Precision,:Tank Test 4. Piping-- Iviomionng Method- Freruercy: 5. c'?ther: DOUBLE-WALL TANKS AND PIPING i— Tark Area]de ntifrcatior(as shown on facility r:ap): 1. Memod of monitoning the an.alai space: 2.Frequency: Continuous Daily Weekly Other: 3.List the type of secondary containment for piping: 4.List the method-of monooring t`.^.e secorsdary containment_fbr piping: 5. Are there ineotr. atib✓e materials within the same vault? Yes No f yes,how is separate secondary containment provided? Note:If you have continuous me itoring egt:ip hent,you shall mai-tai-copies of all service and maintenance work.Such rept s s alie bade avail a'cie foF review an site,and shall k e subltted to the fl.repreven:ran h=.area-u upon,request. Attach additicnal streets as necessary 1-289 __..........._....._ .....I.... ......... ......... ......... ......... _ ....... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ........... .. ..................._......_....... .. ........ ......... ......... ......... ...._.... ......... ...... _ __ 1998 CALIFORMA RRE CODE APPENDiX ilaF_ SECTION IV: WASTE DISPOSAL Discharge to the Sanitary Pretreatment— Sewer—Wastes: Wastes: Licensed Waste Hauler— Recycle— Wastes: Wastes: Sither— £sescrbe Method: Wastes: No Waste SECTION V' RECORD SEEPING Description of our inspection program: We will use the attached sample forms in our inspection program,. We will not use tine sample forms.We have attached a copy of our own fortes. SECTION VI- EMERGENCY-RESPONSE PLAN 1. in the event of an emergency,the fo lowing snail be notif'aed: A. Sirs-site Responders: dame Title Phone B. Method of Notification to Responder: Automatic Alarm Phone Manual Alarm verbal Other: C. Agency Phone Number ire Department: State Office of Emergency: Services: tithe_: 2. Designated]`local Emergency Medical F'acflity: Nwne Address Phone(24 hours) 3. Mfdgation Eguip.meot: A. Monitoring Devices: Toxic or flamrnable gas detection Fluid derection Cather: B. Spili conra$tament: Abso bants tither: C. Sal€i Control and Trea?tr.^.ent Vapor Scrubber Mec anical Ventilation Pumps/vacuLms Secondary Containment Neutralizer tither: APPENOM H-E 1998 CAUFORNIA FIRE CODE 4. Evacuation: Immediate area evacuation routes posted. Entire building evactia.io n procedures developed Assembly areas preplanned Evacuat on maps posted Other: S. Supplemental hazardous materials emergency response plan on site. Location: Responsible Person: Phone: SECTION VII: EMERGENCY-RESPONSE TRAINING FLAN Person responsible for the eme.-gency-response training plan: Nfurne Title Phone 2. Training Requirements: A. All employees€rained in the fonowitig as indicated: Procedures for internal a?arrn/noffication Procedures for notification of external emergency-response organizations Location and content of the er:ergency-response plass B. Cherriicw handlers are!rained its the following as indicated: Sa-methods for handling and storage of hazardous trateriais Proper use of persona!protective equipment I ocations and proper use of fire-and spit€-control equipment Specific hazards of each chemical to which they may be exposed C. Emergency-response team members are trained in the fo€lowing: Procedures for shutdown of operations Procedures for using,maintaining and replacing facility emergency and monitoring equipment 3. The foliowirg records are maintained for all employees: V rification that,training was completed by the employee Description of t^e type and amount of introductory and continuing training Docurnentatior on and description of emergency-respo£sse drills conducted at the facility 4. A more consprehersive and detailed emergency-response training plass is maintained oam site. Location: Responsible Person: Phone: ...... ......... ......... ......... .......... _ _._...... .......... ......... ......... ......... ....... ......... ......... ......... ......... _ ...................................... ......_......._..... ......... ......... ......... ......._. .................... ,998 CAS€F€��NIA RRE CODS A m i '. E m APPENDIX 11n PROTECTED ABOVEGROUND TANKS FOR MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL-DISPENSING STATIONS OUTSIDE BWLDINGS (See UFC Sections 5202°3.1 and 5202.4.1) SECTION I —SCOPE 3.8 Overfill prevention,spill containment,vents,vapor recov- ery,dispensers, and other equipment and accessories; Storage and dispensing of motor fue's into the fuel tanks of motor 3.9 Seismic design its accordance with the Building Code; vehicles from protected aboveground tanks located ou°side build- ings shall be in accordance with Appendix dl-F. 3.10 Secondary containment; 3,11 `Tenting; SECTION 2—DEFINITIONS 3.12 Piping; 3.13 Electrical systems; For the purpose of Appendix it-F,certain teras are defined as fol- 3.14 Emergency controls;and lours: 115 Other informations as required by the chief. FUEL-DELIVERY SYSTEM is a system which consists of a tank vehicle containing a purnp,fill hose with appropriate conned- SECTION 4®"SANK DESIGN tions, and a person who performs the tarmac filling operation: of 4.1 General. Protected aboveground tanks shays be listed and transferring fuel `°own the tank vehicle to an aboveground tank. shall meet the requirements specified in UFC Star d-ard 79-7 and The two types of fuel-deli very systems for aboveground tanks are shall he labeled,accordingly. as follows: 2.1 PRECONNECTED FLEXIBLE HOSE SYSTEM -s a 4.2 Primary Tanks. Primary tanks shall be designee:in accord- iuel-delivery system: contaimirg a reel-mounted precon- anode with Section 7902.1,8.2.1. n cted flexible lose having a maxinnum nominal diameter 4.3 Size. P.weary tanks shall not exceed a 12,000-ga lon 145 425 o"2 inches(50.8 war,)and a nsanually control,,fueld.,.iv- L)individual or 48,000-gallon(18l 700 p,)aggregate capacity. ery nozzle at the downstream end of tete hose. 4n4 Vents. 12 RIGID HOSE SYSTEM is a fuel-delivery system utiliz- ing one or more sections of large diarrete_rigid hose Tusuai- 4A.1 Normal and emergency venting. Venting for normal ars: ly 3 to 4 inches(75.2 to 101. mm)in port final than eters emergency venting for aboveground tanks shall be installed in which does not contain a nozzle but which contains:rater- accordance with Sections 79011.11 and 7902.2.6. locking connections for mar ual y connecti;lg the Inose from 4.4.2 Capacity. The vent capacity reduction factor as provide; the:ark vehicle to the tank. for in Section 7902,2.6.3.4 shall not be allowed. PRIMARY TANK is a listed atmospheric tank used to store 4.4.3 Flame arresters. .Approved flame arresters shall he in- t quid. See defir:ition of PRIMARY CONTAINMENT in Sec- .on 217. staled in normal vents. PROTECTED ABOVEGROUND TALAR is a line:tank sys- 4.5 Projectile Protection. When a projectile test is required by tet.consisting of a primary tank provided with protection from the chief,the protected tank skull be tested in accordance with the physical damage,ata;f.re-resistive protection frons a high:prep- requirements for ballet resistance as specified in Section sity liquid pool fire exposure.'3 ire tank system is allowed to pro- 77112.3.4.3. vice these protection elements as a sprat or is allowed to be an assembly of components,or a combination thereof. SECTiON 5—INSTALLATION OF TANKS The installation of protected aboveground tanks shall be in ac- SECTION 3®PERMITS AND PLANS cordance with the following: A,permit is rewired to install,operate,repair or modify protected 5A Separation Distances. aboveground tanks used far storage and dispersing of flare mable 5.1.1 Individual Carel . A protected aboveground tail{sl all be or combustible liquid rotor ;�eis. separated frons property lines, important buildings, public ways The installation glans shall be submitted with permit applica- and-other tanks in accordance with Table A-:1-F-1. :lords.The plays sfsa s include the design, details, and specifics- 5.1.2 Aggregate capacity. Pn�tected abovegrotrrad task irstarla- tior?s o�the fallsswirrg: :ions having the maxin;rum allowable aggregate capacity shall be 11 Quantities and types of liquids to be stored; separated from,rouser installations of protected aboveground tanks 3.2 Distances From tanks and dispensers to property limes and by rot less than 100 feet(30 480 mm). buildings; 5,2 Secondary Containment, Protected aboveground taroks 3.3 Vehicle access; shall be provided with drainage control or diking in accordance wain Sections 7901.8 and 7302.2.8 or with secondary conminment 3.4 vire appliances; that is a component of the listed protected aboveground tank.The 3.5 Vehicle impact protection, method of r sonitormg and tae capacity of the secondary contain- 3.6 Protected aboveground tanks and their supports; rsert shall be in accordance with Section 8003.1.3.3. Fnc'osed secondary containment shall be provided with emergency 3.7 method of storage and dispersing; venting, 1_2si APPEND€x€i-F 1998 CAlblFORNlA RElle COPE 5.3 Vehicle Impact protection. Where subject to vehicular irn- 5,6 Spill Containers. A spill container having a capacity of no€ pact,protected aboveground tanks shall be provided with impact less than 5 gallons(18.9 l✓)shall be provided for each fill connec- protectior in accordance with Section 5.3.protected abovegrc t nd tion:.For tanks with a top fill connection,spill containers shall be tanks with piping connected to rewrote dispensers shah, be pry roncombus'ible and sial:;be fixed to the tank and equipped with a tected by guard posts or other approved barriers.protected above- manual drain valve which drains into the primary tank.For tangos ground tanks without piping connected to remote dispensers shall with a remote fill connection, a portable spill container shall be comply with the impact protection requirements of Section provided. 79.702.7.2 of CFC Standard 79-7 or small be protected by guard other r 5.7 Signs. Warning signs and identification signs shall be m- posts or .er approved barriers. b�her guard posts or other ap� proved barriers are provided, they shall be independent of each stalled to clearly identify Hazards.The design of such signs snail protected aboveground tank, be in accordance with sections 52£1:.8 and 79(311.9.Conspicuous signs prohibiting simultaneous tank filling and fuel dispensing Where subject to vehicular impact, piping and electrical con- shall be posted. dui'connected to pro.ecled abovegrssr nd tanks shall be provided with impact protection SECTION 6--INSTALLATION OF DISPENSING AND Impact protection provided by guard posts shall be in accord- P€ WG SYSTEMS a-ice with Section 8001.11.3, 6.1 General. Dispensing and piping systems and electrical 5.4 Overfill Prevention. Protected abovegra-und tanks shall not omrols shall be installed in accordance with Section 79131.11 be filled in excess of 90 percent of their capacity.An overfill pre- and Article 52,except as provide4 in Appendix Sections 6.2,6.3 vention system shall be provided for each tank.During tack filling and 6,4. operationthe system shall: I Provide an independent means of notifying'he person filling 6.2 Tank Openings. Taik Openings in protected aboveground I tank that the fluid leve:has reached 85 percent of tank capacity tanks shall be through the top only. by providing an audible or visual alarm signal,providing a tank 6.3 Dispensing Devices. Dispensing devices are allowed to be level gage rtaa:ked: at 85 percent of lank capacityy, or other ap- iris€alled or. top of or immediately adjacent to protected above- proved rears,and ground tanks. 2.A.utomatically shirt off the flow of fuel to the tank when the 6.4 Antisiphon Devices. Approved arrtisiphon devices shall be quantity of liquid in the tack reaches 90 percent of tank capacity. installed it each external pipe connected to the tank when the pipe For rigid hose fuel-delivery systems,an approved means shall be extends below'he level of the top of the tack, provided to empty the`ill hose into€i e tank after tine automatic shutoff device is activated. A permanent shall be provided at the illi point for the tank SECTION 7 PARKING OF TANK VEHICLES documenting the filling procedure and the tank calibration:chart. Tank vehicles shall not be parked within 25 feet(7620 ilius)of a The liking procedure shall regal e the person filling the tank to de protected abovegrour?d tank. termire t`re galrorage required to fill it to 90 percent of capacitWhen EXCE TtOo en the to xis-being`tiled from the tan's vehicle. before commencing the=11 operation. 5>5 Fill Pipe Connections. The fill pipe shall be provided with a SECTION 8—.MAINTENANCE paeans for:raking a direct connection to the tank vehicle's fuel- delivery lose so Haat the delivery of fuel isnot exposed to the open Protected aboveground tanks,and:).ping and dispensing systems air during the filling operation,When any portion of the fill pipe shall be maintar'Ped in a safe operating condition. Protected eater or fire tank extends below'=e revel of the top of t re°a ik,a aboveground tarries and components of dispensing systems shall check valve shall be installed in the fill pipe rot mere than 12 in- be maintained eed ins accordance with tl eir%istirgs, ches (304.8 mm') f~©rza the fill hose connection. Se Section Damage to protected aboveground tanks shall be repai~ed using 7901.I'A for tank varves. mateials having equal or greater strength and fire resistance. TABLE A-ll F-1 --•WN€1&UM SEPARAMN REQUiRE?+ ENTS FOR PROTECTED ABC"JEGROt3 D TANKS WNfra£UM WSTANCE i:ROM PROPERTY MIA€ItAta£6I DISTANCE FROM THE : efNE FMCH M OR CAN BE$K;££.T UPON, � NEAREST SIDE CP ANY PUBLIC WAY OR i $ INCLUDING THE+JPPOS£TE SME Or A I FROM THE NEAREST IMPORTANT j INDIVICUAL TANK CAPACI7Y rPraBL;C WAY i BUILDING ON THE SAME PROPS ? M!3d£MUM DsS-ANCE BETWEEN TANKS gs££a-s f,£4tets; test(Inm) k toot(mm) j 1W(MM) i Less tan or equal,to 6,400(22 712) l5(4572) 5(1524) 'g 3(9I4) I Greater t'nan 6,000(22 712) 25(15 240) f5(4572) 3(914) " 292 _ _ _........ ......... ......... ......... ............_......_.. .......... _....._ .. ......... ......... ......... ._...... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... _...................... ....._...... _... .._._.... ......... ......... ......... .......... ....... ......... _ __ I9S5 CALWORMA RRE CLYDE APPENDW 11- APPENDIX 11-G SECONDARY CONTAINMENT FOR UNDERGROUND TANK SYSTEMS CONTAWNG FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS (See UFC Sect€oto 7902.6.11) SECTON I ®SCOPE an;rmnediate hazard to persons or property for the purpose of ap- plyirg Section 7902.5.11. Secondary contairment shall be :;rovided fon underground tarn systems containing€arrtnable and combustible e liquids when re- 1, Tank systems that are located totally or partially uinder build- qu red by the chief in accorda?ce with Section 7902.5.11.Specific irgs as ailoweu:r Section 7,X32,5,3. circumstances warrartirg secondary coptainment sha?: :rcla�ve, 2. Tank systems that are tooted closer than 5 feet(1-524 min) but not be limited to,those specis<ed in Appendix 111-G. from a building without su.bgrade areas or the property line of a See C.Q.R.Title 43,Part 283,and UFC Section 8301.4.5.1 for property that can be built upon. additional require:r eats related to secondary containment for 3. Tank systems that are located closer than 13 feet(3348 nim) tanks containing hazardous materials other than flammable and from any subgrade stricture, including basements,crawlspaces, -am'bustibie liq s ds. utility vaults, tnairways, subways or other confined spaces in which vapors could accumulate should a leak occur. SECTION2®CIRCUMSTANCES VV RA TING4. Tank systems located within or below the water table and SECONDARY CONTAINMENT within 53 feet(15 240 mm',of a known active well. 5. Tank systems located within or below the water table and Sites selected for the irsta lation of undergrourd storage tank.Sys- witl nn 53 feet(15 243 m-n)up-gradienst of a location where the to ns shat'be caref;iily evaluated for the potential fire or explosion table irtercems the surface. hazards drat would be present if a release of product occurred. Such analysis shall include the tank's size, location, product stored and;;otentW receptors that could be impacted. SECTION 3—APPROVED METHODS OF Secondary containment snail be provided for tank systen=s it SECONDARY CONTAINMENT the following circumstances.Such circumstances are represerta- For methods of secondary contain-mem for tank systems, see tine,but not ail inclusive,of cases where a leak would constitute Article 93,Standard u.3.2. 1-293 1998 CAS€FORMA FIRE CCOE APPENDIX H-H APPENDIX 11-H SITE ASSESSMENTS FOR DETERMINING POTENTIAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION RISKS FROM UNDERGROUND FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID TANK LEAK (See UFC Section 7901.7,4) SECTION I —SCOPE propriate after a review of a Level I site assessment.A Leve"II site Site assessments for detersniring the poternal fire or explosion assess:rent shall be s b-pitted tai the fire department within £0 clays after beim req sired by the chief. Periodic updates shall be risk frons a leak spill or discharge from an underground flans- provided when required by elle chief during the time a Level 11 site nabie or cornbus'b.e liquid storage tank shall be Jr.accordance assessment is being conducted. with, Appent x 'aI-H. For re-cuired site assessments, see Sec- "n 7901.7.4. 2.2.2 Components. A Level II site assessment sisal?include: Based on irfarnation available,the chief is authorized to deter- h r site r 4 o-; I. 'flee type arcl'know z or esti rated quantity of product leaked, nu e what leve:o: to asses.meat.o require after evaluating the extent of the skill,potentia;receptors,;nature of product stored and 2. The geologgy and hydmiogy of the leak site and surrouiding any other pertinent information. . area, 3. Buildings, underground structures, ut lities and water SECTION 2—SITE ASSESSMENT CRITERIA sources which could be impacted, 2.1 Level I Site Assessment, 4. A prediction of plsrme moverient,speed and direct-or., 11.1. General. A Level I site assesstrent shall be provided when 5, T"qe extent and severity of current contamination, a mirror leak is indicated through monitoring or other<neans or wirers a surface spall occurs,A Level I site assess.-nest shall be sub- 6. Other possible sources of contarn-(nation, matted to the fire department within 10 days after being required 7. Current and potential degree of fire and explosion hazards, by the chief. aid 2.1.2 Components. A Level b site assessment shall include: g Mingation plants for cur,etre and potential fire and explosion . The reason that a leak or release occurred or is suspected, hazards. 2. The results of equipment tests or analyses done, 3. The estimated extent of teaks,releases or spills found,and SECTION 3—SITE ASSESSMENT RECORDS 4. Mitigation actions taken. 2.2 Level 11 Site assessment° level I and bevel Ii site assessments submitted to the fire depart- ment shall becorne the property of the depar:rnent and shall be 2.2.1 General. A Level E site assessment sinal: be provided neat-;ita;riled as public records for such a period as deemed neces- when there is evidence of a large leak or spill,or when deemed ap- sary by the department. 1--295 ISSS CAUFORMA RRE CODE APPS M ii=i APPENDIX 914 OZONE GAS-GENERATING EQUIPMENT SECTION I —SCOPE 4.3 Owe-generator Rooms. Ozone-generator rooms shall be mechanically ventilated with a rairi=numn of six air charges per Equipment having a rnaximurn ozone-gencrating capacity of hour. Exhausted air shall he directed to a treatment sys.er:r de- pound(0.23 gig)or more over a 24-:.our period shall be irr ac- signed to reduce the discharge concentration of gas to onee ha#f of cordarce witAppendix 11-1. the IDLH value at "he point of discharge to the atmosphere or EXCEPTION.OZW;e-gereratmg equipment used in Grc:ap R,Di- ozone-generator rooms sha.l •We equipped with a cont.nuo:is vision 3 Occupancies. gas-detection system which will shut off the generator and sound a local alarrn when concentrations move the permissible expo- SECTION 2—DERNITiONS sure li_rit occur. Ozone-generator rootrs slu(: not be norma'ly o espied, and For the purpose of Appendix 11-1,certain terms are defined as fol- s::cb rooms shall by kept free of combos.ore and hazardous mate- lows: ria; storage. Room., access doors sha:l disp'iay an approved sign OZONE GENERATOR is equip'nent which causes the pro- stating,OZONE GAS GENERXIOR-----€-llGaz Y TOXIC—OX- duction of ozone. IDIZER. ECTlON 3—STANDARDS SECTION 5-...PiPiNG VALVES AND HTTING The following standard is ir?terded for use as a guide in the de- 5.1 General. Piping, valves, fittings and related components sign, fabrication, testing and use of er;uipment regulated by used to convey ozone small be in accordance with Section 5. Appendix -1: 5>2 Secondary Containment. Secondary contain-merit,such as Nl ationaa Electric Ianufacturers Association double-walled piping or exhausted enclosures,shall be provided. 2:01 i.,Street,N.W. for piping, valves, z.tt ngs and related components. Secondary Sr{rte 3100 conlaimnent shah be capable of diree irg a sudden release to an Washington,DC 20037 approved treatment systern. Standard 250,Enclos Tres for Electrical Equipment EXCEPTION:welded stair0ess stee,piping and tubi-g. 5.3 Materials. Materia.s shall be compatible with ozone and SECTION 4-----LOCATION sha:a oe rated for the design operating pressures. 4.1 General, Ozone generators shall by located in approved 5.4 ldentiflcationi Pipir;g shall be identified "Ozone Gas— cabinets or ozone-generator rooms in accordance with Section 4. Highly Toxic—Oxidizer." EXCEPTION: A ger:arato within at, approved )essure vessel need not he in a cabinet or ozone-generator=oc when i©cated catside SECTION 6—AUTOMATIC SHUTDOWN of hu ldings. generators 4>2 Cabinets. Ozone cabinets shall be constructed of approved Ozone g shal be designed to automatically shut down mateal's compatible with ozone in accordance with rationally urger the following conditions: recognized standards. Cabinets shall display at. approved sign. 1. When the dlsso`_ved ozone concentration in the water being stating,OZONE GAS GENERATOR—HIGHLY TOXIC—OX- treated is above saturation when measured at tate point where the ID2 R. See Section 3. water s exposed to the atmosphere, Cabinets shall be braced for seismic activity in accordance with 2. When the process using generated ozone is shut down, the iilding^ode. 3. Failure of the ventilation syste n for the cabinet or ozone- Cabinets shall be mechanically ventilated with a r iriimurn of gei;erator room,or six air charges per noun Exhausted air slha,.l be directed to a treat- 4. Failure of the gas-detection system. went system designed to:educe the discharge concentration of the gas to one half of the T-DLH value at the point of discharge to the atmosphere. SECTON7—MANUAL SHUTDOWN The average velocity of ventilation at makeup air openings Manua: shutdown controls shall i e provided at the generator arid, avith cabinet doors closed shall not be less thar,200 feet per train- If Iii a room,within 13 vet`3048 ram)of t%:e main exit or exit-ac- ute(11.02-n/s). cess woon 1-297 €998 CALIFORNIA SERE COME APPENDIX 11-J APPENDIX 11-J STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE.AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS IN TANKS LOCATED WITHIN BELOW-GRADE VAULT'S SECTION 1 SCOPE listed for ase with fiam--able and cora bustib.e liquids and shall be properlgrounded. A shigle pump is allowed Storage of flammable or cort.buist-isle liquids in tanks?ocated with vat ,,.imps are not required to be perrtanertlmultiple y installed. fs :ow grade vain s shall be it accordance with Appendix—1-1. This appendix app les o.ay to vauh that are installed cornet Lely Std Accessway> Each vau<t shalt be accessible by at ;east csne below gn4de.The lid of the vault is allowed to be at grade level. approved personnel accessway with a mintrnarrt diriension of 30 inches(762 in r)and with a penranently affixed nonferrous ladder. Accessways shall be designed to be nonsp arkmg. Each SECTION 2—DEFHTlO SS entry point shall be secured a airst unauthorized entry, Trave, For the purpose of Appendix II-.l,"below-grade van e"is defined distance from any point inside a vault to an accessway shall not as follow.«. exceed 20 feet(6096 mm). BELOW-GRADE VAULT is an enclosure consisting of fora 5.7 Electrical Classification. The space within any vault Stu— walls,a floor and a 1st for the purposeof con tai ring a flammable irtg Cuss I or H liquids in a tank.shall be classified in accordance or combustible liquid storage tank and not irterded to be oc ca: with the Electrical Code. pied other than far;nspection,repair or maintenarce of the vault, the storage tank or related equipment. SECTION 6—VENTILATION E E I. 6.1 Class I Liquids. Vaults comaining tanks storing Mass 1liq- I l 3ids shall have a ventilation system installed in accordance with 3°I Permits, Permits are req fired to inszall and operate a below- Section 5003.i.The ventilation?system shat operate contInUoUs- Tade vault.See Section 105. y nd shall be designed to operate upon activation of the vapor-or g` irquid-detection system or stall provide Vertilation at a rate of 3,2 `Faults, Vaults shall no,contain:storage other than the liquid 1 cfm per square foot(5,1 Us per r:2),but in no case less than. 150 in me vaunted tank. sfrr{7 S L/s per m-2).A ricar.s of ma.-ualiy cor�tro li g the ven¢ tilation system shall be installer at an approved location. SECTION —LOCATION 6.2 Class II and Class 111-A Liquids. Vaults containing tanks storing Mass°I and Class 111-A liquids shall be provided with an Vaults shall be located in accordance with Section 7902,6.3 for approved mears to ventilate the ulterior and to remove vapors. underground tai ks.Vaults shall not be located beneathbuildings.uildirgs. EXCEPTION! vaults may be located under weather shelters per onnel Arrangement. �7er t;latro n equipment shall r3�.restrict the eine.:cted set accordance with lection 8003.1.14,and under canopies personnel accessway. const ,acted in accordance with the Building Code. SECTION T—TANKS AND PIMNG SECTION 5—VAULT CONSTRUCTION 7.1 Generast Tanks shall be i-stet for aboveground use.Tanks 5,1 General. Vaults shall be designed by and bear the stamp of a and piping shall be designed and ir:stal3ed in accordance with Ar- professional engineer.Adults shall be const_rUcted in accordance ticle 79 and section 7. with,the Building Code.Consideration shat;fine giver to soil ar:d 71 Clearance. Clearance around tanks shalt be adequate to al- hydrostatic l- hyd os a •c oadnrg on the floors,wars and l,d anticipated sets- �, �: mic forces,uplifting by groundwater o Hooding,aid to loads im- lee for inspection and st all be approved, .:,osed from above such as traffic and equipsere loading or the 7.3 Capacity. The rraxinurn capacity of an individual tangy vault lid, Adjacent vaults may share a cornmon wall.'rhe corm- storing Class I liquids shall be 12,600 gallons(45 420 L), nor_wall shat be liquid and vapor tight and shaH be designed to wlths*_-.d .he ioad imrosed when the vault on either side of the 7.4 Emergency Vents. "vapor-tight pressure-vacuum-style wall its filled with water. emergency vents shall be provided and shalt discharge inside:Ire vault. 5.2 Materials. Vaults shall be constructed of rorcombus6ble EXCEPTION:Emergency vents a,W allowed to discharge to the ex- rr iter als. feria;o:`the vault wMr the tank served by the vent,is designed to with- EXCEPTION-Joint sea's and+xaterproofing matttiats. stand the pressure created iff the emergency vent pipe n s with liquid, Maui,materials shall be compatible with`iquids stored in tanks. 7.5 Normel Vents. Norval tank vert piping shalt tertn:irate 4.3 EnclosureVaults shat: fawn. a complete enc°osure. The 12 feet(3658 mm)above grave. walls,"cors and sid shall be€iquid tight.There shall be ro backfill 7.6 Anchors. Tanks shall be suitably anchored 10 withstand a-oa ti the tank Or rein;;-;the vault,The floor sna'll-strain:to a s'al't::. uplifting Clue to flooding. 5.4 Arrangement. Bach vault strap contain only one tank.. 7a7 Piping, Valves and Fittings. Piping, valves and fittings Co:rpar-m-entahzed tanks are allowed and shall be considered as shall be in accordance with Section:790<.:I, a sing"�.- tan 7.8 Overfill Protection. Overfill protection:strati provided wovided in 5.5 Liquid Removal. Vaults shall be provided with an approved accordance with section 7902.5.5. The use of a float vent valve means for the re-novas of liquid.Wher. provided,ptimps-shall be shall be prohibited. i-2-99 APPS DlX H-J 1998 CA.1-lFORMA MRE CODE SECTION 8—MONITORING AND DETECTiON SECTION 10®FIRE SUPPRESSION AND 8.1 General. Storage vaults shall be provided with, approved WATER-SUPPLY SYSTEM vapor- and iiquid-detection systems and equipped with on-site 10A Generale Fir essio s egiiipr sent and water supply audibte and visual warning devices with battery bac tp,�Iapor- sisal;``be is accordance with Articles 9 and i£3 and Sections 10. detection systems shall sound an alarm when the system detects J vapors t^at reach or exceed 25 rercen,of'he lower explosive lirtiit EXCEPTION:when an aCeyuate pub?ic water supply is not avail- '`t Vapor detectors shall be located no hi .:ser able,an approved fire-p. p`:ar,shai's be provided.The plan shall o. �e liqui�. stored. � g` tl an 12 inches(?^v�-. tom)above the lowestpoi 'i3 the vault. consider?he conditions on the site;water see: pply,including hydra location and fire flow;size of the largest vaul'and tank to be protected; Liquid-detection systems shall sound an alarm,upon detection the liquid stored;exposure hazards,response time and cacahii ties of of any liquid,including water.Liquid detectors shall be located in the loQ fire department;and other cor;d_=3ens thct are present or that accordance with the Tanufachi-re,r's instructions. may be required by the chief. 8.2 Alarm signal. Activation of either vapor- or hq id-detec- 10.2 Flee Protection. Eacb vault sliall be provided with an ap- tior systems sisal) cause a signal to be sounded at an approved, proved autos stile or manual al n earls of applying a fire-suppression ess.oss Constantly at-ended location within the facility serving tl:e tams agent to the interior of the vault. or at an approved location.Activation of vapor detection systems shall also shutoff disperser pumps. 8.3 Maintemnee and Testing, Vapor-and liquid-detection sys- SECTION 11 —SIGNS teras shall be r:aintained and tested in accordance with Article lu. Signs shall be in accordance with Section 79131.9. n addition, each vault installatiors Storing Mass I,ii or ?-A liquids shall)save SECTS ON 9®DISPENSING SYSTEMS a label or-lacard alcove grade identifying the matarial stored it Dispensing systems shall be inacro:dance withArticles 52 andeac i vault it.accordance with UFC Standard 79-3. 79. Dispensing devices awe allowed to be installed or tops of At each accessway into a vault,signs shall be posted indicating vaiults. the need for procedures for safe entry into confined spaces. ........... _.. _. 1938 CALIFORMA FIRE CODE APPENDIX III-A Division III FIRE PROTECTION APPENDIX HI-A FIRE-FLOW EQUI MENT FOR BUILDINGS (See UFC Section 903.3) ECInO I —SCOPE 4>2 Area Selsaradom Pe bions of buildings which are separated Tile procedure determining fire-flow requirernents for buildings by one or rn�e four-hour area separation walls constructed in ac- or portions of buildings hereafter constructed s=tall be in accord- with �vit.the Building Code,wz hon t openings ac d provided arise with Appendix Il-A.Appendix €-A does not apply to st:uc- with a 30-inch(762 rr mr para-et,are allowed to be considered as ppppl sem*orate f re a~vas. tures other than bur ldirags. `y 43 Type I and ape 11-F.R> Constructiom The fire area of SECTIO 2—DEFINITIONS buildings constructed of Type I and Type Il-ER.construction shall by ti=c area of the three largest successive floors. For the purpose of Appendix;H-A,certain terms are definite as follows: FIRE AREA is the floor area,in square feet,used to determine SECTION 5—FIRE-FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR the required fire flow. BUILDINGS FIRE FLOW is the flaw rate of a water supply,measured at 20 psi(1137.9 kPa)residual pressure,that is available for firefighting. 5.1 One-and Two-Family Dwellings. The minimum fire flow and flow du-anon recuire-nems for one-and two-farni.y dwellings SECTION 3 W--=MODIFICATIONS having a fire area which does not exceed 3,600 square feet(344.5 n?2)shall be 1,000 gallons per minute(3785,4 U nin.).Fire flow 3.1 Decreases ire-ilow requirements may be r°nodrfied down- and now duration for dwel ngs having a fie area in excess of ward by the chief for isolated buildings or a group of bur ldings in 3,4600 square feet(344.5 rn2)shall not be less tha i that s:;ecified in rural :rens or small camrrrt"nitivs where,.he developrnent of fill: Table A-11--A-1. fire-flow requirementsis impractical. EXCEPTION. A reducfian in reausred are flow of 50 percent,as 12 lnc ase,, Fire flow r=ay be modified upward by the chief approved,is al%owed when the building is provided with wn approved where conditions in=dicate an until uai susceptibility to group fires automatic sprinkler sys:em. or conflagrations.Ar?upward Brod`kation shall ria:be more tbar, 5.2 Buildings other than One- and Two-Family Dwell- twice that required for the building louder consider°at or• inngs. The rninimurn Fire now and floe✓duration for buildings otih- er than orae- and two-farnily dwellin=gs shall be as specified in: SECTION 4®FiRE AREA Fable A-111-A-l. 4.1 General. The fire area shall be the total floor area of all floor EXCEPTION: A reduction in required fire flow of up to 75 per- cent,as approved,is allowed wen the wilding is provided with an a-a- evels�)it:tln the exterior wazls,and under the horizontal projec- proved a32o lolls sprinkler syste'rn.'"he resulting fire flow s=hall=oe tio's of the roof of a blilding,except as_r.odified in Section 4. less than 1,500 gallons per rninute(5677.5 Lhnin.). 1_301 APPENDIX 111-A 1998 CALIFORNIA IA F€RE CODE MBLE A-M-A-I-MMMUM REGUMED FERE FLOW AND FLOW DURATION FOR BUILDINGS I ME AM€agrasea last; 0 SER£FLOW306F FLOW 6 r® iga€#�aa av 3 a F,2. Cgggs is Oae>NR. i s#6•#i"•. TV 3-a 1:.N x 3.781 for oU?;ATEG#a ; I��, T{geti•?d� L/m.ti. ;#zaa�) E 0-22,700 i 1-€2,700 0-8,20(3 0-5,900 0-3,61-3 i 1,500 3 22,701-30,200 ° 12,701-17,000 8,201-10,900 5,901-7.900 3,601-4,800 30,20001-38,700 17,001-21,800 10,901-12,900 i 7,901-9,800 4,801-6,200 2,000 ? 38,701-48,300 '? 231,801-24,200 j 12,901-€7,400 9,801-12,603 6,20.-7,700 2,250 2 E 48,30E-59,000 24,201-33,200 17,401-21,3OO 2,601-15,400 7,701-9,400 2,500 59,001-70,900 ! 33,20:-39,7G^, 21,30!-25,500 €5,401-18 COO 9,401.-0:,303 l 2,750 E 70,901.-83,700 39,701-47,100 25,501-30,100 18,4001-21,800 1a,30E-13,4003,000 83,70:-97,700 47,101-54,900 ? 30,101-35,200 21,831-25,900 13,401-15,600 S 3,250 3 i 97,701-12,400 54,901-6314OO 35,201-4^-0,600 25,901-29,300 5,631-18,000 31500 y 112,701-128,733 63,401-72,400 40,631-46,400 29,30133,500 18,001-23,600 3,750 k 128,701-145,930 j 72,401-82,100 46401-52,500 33,501-37,900 20,601-23,300 4,000 :45,901-164,200 82,101-92,400 52,501-59,100 37,901-42,700 23,301-26,300 4,250 w 164,201-€83,4x0 92,401-103,100 59,€01-66,000 42,701-47,700 26,301-29,300 E 4,500 183,40'-203,700 103,`•01-1:4,600 6600:-73,300 47,701-53,003 29,3(31-32,6x0 4,750 203,701-225,200 114,601-126,700 73,30!-81,100 53,001-58,600 32,601-36,1X10 ! 5,000 225,201-247,700 126,701-139,400 81,101-89,200 58,601-65,401 ; 36,00;-39,600 5,250 247,701-271,2,30 ' 1139A 1-152,600 89,201-97,701➢ 65,431-70,600 i 39,601-43,400 5,500 E E 211 20;-295900 52,6101-166,5010 57,701-106,500 70,601-77,000 i 43,401-47,400 5,750 295,901-Create; 156,503-Greater :06,501-115,800 77,001-83,700 47,40.1-51,500 6,000 4 115,801-125,5 83,701-90,600 51,511-55,700 6,250 i o 125,501-135,500 90,601-97,903 55,70:-60,200 6,500 :35,501-345,800 97,901-'06,830 ? 60,201-64,800 6,750 j 145,801-156700 106,801-113,201 64,801-69,600 7,030 156,703-167,910 E 113,200-121,300 69,601-74,600 i 7,250 E 167,901-179,400 121,303-129,600 74,60349,800 7,500 i 179,401-191,400 129,601-138,300 79,801-85,100 7,750 19:,40:-G eater i 13$,301-Greater 85,131-Gr'eaCer 8,000 171�,pes of construction are based upon t1"e Building Gose. Neasured at 20 psi(137.9 kPa).See Appendix 1€u-A,Section,2. ............... ..... ......... ......... ......... ......... _....._. _ __....... ........... ......... ......... ...._... ... ...... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ..._... ........_.. ......... .......... ._ .... .._.... ......... ......... ......... ......... ........... ......... ......... _ 1998 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE APPENDIX 111-AA Division III FIRE PROTECTION [FOR SFMI STATE APPENDIX Iff A FIRE-FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS (See U.F.C.Section 903,3) SECTIO I —SCOPE SECTION 4—FIRE AREA [For S171y1f] The procedures determining fire-flow requirements 4.1 General. The fire area shall be the total floor area of allfloor C,,ror any school buildings or portions of buildings hereafter ; constructed,�or which review card approval is required under Sun- eves will i the e�x*onto,gal's,aid a oder the horizontal division (a{a;of Section ?9I40 of the Education C'od'e shall be in tro�s ofthe e roof o a r�y..ung,except as modified in Section 4. E accordance with this;appendix as amended by the statef�are mar- 4,2 Area Separation. Portions of buildings wi ici are separatedalai This appenr'x rues not apply to structures ether than build- by one or.core four-hour area separation walls constructed clod:r ac- dogs, cordance with the Building Code,wit-hour,openings and provided with a 30-inch(762. m';parapet,are a lowed to by considered as SECTION 2—DEFINITIONS separate:ire areas. For the purpose of appendix IIf-A,certain terms are defined as 4.3 Type I and Type 11-F.R. Construction. The fire area of follows. buildings constructed of Type I and Type Ia-F.R.construction shall FME AREA is the floor area,in square feet,-used to deter-mine be the area of the three largest successive floors. the regtured fire flow. FIE FLOW is the flow rate of a water supply,measured at 20 psi(,37.9 icFa;residual pressure,that is availab-e for firefighting. SECTIO 5—FIRE-FLOW EQ I EMTS FOR BUILDINGS SECT 3—MODI=lCATIO [For SFY11 The r inimurn f re flow andflow duration jar school C t C [.For SFM, An alternative method of providing water for fire buildings shall be as specified ir:Table ha,-I11-AA-1. C L C protection or any other alternative in lieu of proving the water i fire flow of up t.75 percent A L may be enforced when deemed appropriate by the fire chief and is allowed when the boding is provided wi!h an approvea automatic L C the state fire marshal. sprinkler system. A 1-302.1 a4PPENDiX HIAA 1998 CALIFORNIA RRE CODE A TABLE A-M-AA-#- MINIMUMREQUIRED FIRE FLOW AND FLOW DURAT€OPV FOR BUILDINGS F#RF ARM(ssv'm ff9a3) RRE FLOW i x 3.722$I=MrFLOta3aa3�z ty a-FjF.. �a, #4-H,7. 1URA ?iYgf�53a0-M. f Typo V-N;� Llrs?n. 0-22,700 0-32,700 0-8,200 0-5,903 0-3,600 11,500 22,701-30,200 12,701-37,0308,201-10,900 5,93'-7,900 3,604-4,800 4,750 6 30,201-38,70 17,0$34-21,800 i 10,901-12,900 7,907-9,804 4,804-6,200 1 2,000 i 2 38,701-48,300 21,804-24,200 6 12,901-17,400 9,801-32,600 ; 6,204-7.740 i 2,250 i 48,301-59..000 24:204-33,200 i 17,401-2=,300 12,601-15,400 77701-9,400 2,500 i 59,0x1-70,900 33,201-39,7130 21,301-25,530 15,401-18,400 9,401-11,303 2,750 I 70,901-83,700 39,701-47,1 25,501-30,100 18,401-21,800 11,301-13,400 3,000 S 83,701-97,700 ! 47,'10:-54,90-, 30,10 -35,200 i 21,801-25,904 13,441-15,600 ' 3,250 97,701-442,700 54,901-63,400 35,23.-40,600 i 25,9011-29,300 i 15,601-8,000 3 3,500 3 "s E 112,703-128,700 6 63,401-72,400 40,607-46,404 29,304-33,500 =8,001-20,600 i 3,750 E ? 46,403-52,5"Y,''' 9 33,501-37,900 I 20,601-23,300 d 4,000 128»703-145,900 72,401-82,100 445,901-164,200 82,101-92,400 52,504-59,100 37,901-42,700 23,303-26,300 4,250 464,231-183,400 92,400^4-IC3,FGG 59,101-66,000 42,701-47,700 26,301-29,300 4,500 183,401-243,700 103,40€-114,600 66,441-73,300 47,70;-53,Q30 29,301-32,604 4»750 i 203,701-225,200 114,601-126,700 i 73,301-83,100 53,001-58,600 j 32,501-36,300 ' 5,000 , 0 -89,23 36,001-39,600 `2�C225,201-247,700 126,701-139,400 81 247,701-271,200 139,401-152,6000 89,201_-97,700 65,401-70,600 39,601-43,400 5,500 ----------------------------------- 271,201-295,900 152,6103-366,500 97,701-106,500 70,601-77,000 43,401-47,400 5,750 295.901-Cre--- 166,501-GreatCD 106,50%-145,800 77,001-83,700 47,401-51,500 6,000 4 115,801-125,500 83,701-90,600 51,501-55,700 6,250 i 125,503-135,503E 90,601-97;9 55,741-60,200 6,500 E 435,501- 45,800 97,903-106,800 63,201-64,800 6,750 145,801-155,700 106,801-113,200 64,801-69,600 7,000 156,701-167,900 13.3,203-123,300 i 69,601-74,600 1 7,250 167,901-179,410 121,30i-129,600 7403-79,800 ! 7,500 379,401-194,400 129,501-€38,300 79,801-85,400 7,750 j 391,404-Greale 328,301-Greats 85.104-Greater 8,004 3Types of cop+struction are b-med upon the BuMing Code. 2M.easwed at 20 psi(137.9 kPa).See Appendix IFI-,4,Section 2. '€-302.2 ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ........................ _.. ......I... ......... ......... ..... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... .. ..... ......... ......... ......... .......... ... _ ......... __ ___ 1998 CALIFORNIA RRE CODE APPENDIX M- APPENDIX f#1-B FIRE HYDRANT LOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION (See UFC Section 03.4.2) SECTION I —SCOPE SECTION 4—CONSIDERATION OF EXISTING FIRE Fire bydrants _tall be provided it accordance with A;, endix HYDRANTS 111-B for tie protection of buildings,or portions of buildiigs.here- Existing fire hydrants or public streets are allowed to be censid- after corst.ucte . erect as available. Existing fire hydrants on adjacent properties shalt not be considered available €ni-ess fire ap �aratt s access roads-extend between properties and easements are established to CTI' 2—LOCATION ;;revert obstnuction of such roads. Fire hydrants shall be provided along required fire apparatus ac- cess roads and a jac-.'m public streets, SECTION 5—DISTRIBUTION RIBUTIO OF FIRE HYDRANTS SECTION I IA The averagespacing between fire hyd-arts shall not-exceed that listed in Table A-1111-B-1:. The minirnum number of are hydrants available to a building shall i+:XCl~dMOM The cbief r.:ay accept a deficiency of u-p to 101 no'be be less than.that listed it'Fable A-1 -B-1.The number of iii cent were existing::re hydrants p,ovide all ora porsion of!^;re tree hydrants available;o a complex or subdivision shalt not be less fire hydrant service. than that deUrnred by spacing requirements listed in Table regardless of the average spac..<g,fire hydrants shall be lscatev A-111-13-1 wher applied to fire apparatus access roads and periTne- such brat all poi lts on stree's and access roads adjacent'n a bu id- ter public streets from.wwi ich fire operations ccma'd be conducted. irg are vvithin the distances listed in sabl-e A-111-B-1. TABLE A-M-6-1—NUMBER AND DISTRIBUTION Or-FERE HYDRANTS 9Xf F 33u� € t i c FROM AVFRAGE SPACN3 BETWEEN/ ANY f''„�P� ONSTREET OR ROAD FMF_'CFLVW t�i.R.r'x{E€^RiESStEN (Spm) i iiyoy'ff.:YTa Sf<i,$1 E3 t "R.J L{�ars�'.3,��'+':f'�.is�k:Yk X 3.788 4cx Um n. ArofWWW'NO,OF HYDRANTS X 304.3 Qgr mm' 7501 or less i 50101 2501 ; €2,WO-2,25 450 225 11,50101 3 450 i 225 3,000 3 430 3 225 3,St3t3-4,QC3} 3501 2 101 4,500-5,000 5 300 :80 5,500 6 ` 300 1801 � ,t v£3 i 6 ? 2501 i 501 �u,5^ -7,Jfl£3 7 25£3 i5J E 7,5010 cur^:ore 8 or a2ore5 2001 120 !Reduoe by 100 feet(301 481).-n3n)for dead-end streets or roads. 2w ere streets a.e o o Tided wit e-dial.dividers which can be c ossee by fire:€ghters pu ting hose lines,or arte-a s ree s are prof 'ed wrm fo or smonz traffic Teres and have a traffic co,-n:of more t.),ar 30,000 vehicles per day,hydrant spacing spall average 500 feetis"2.4*n)on each side of .e street and D.arranged on an alternarin g basis_p to a fire-flow re quire:nen:of 7,000 gallons per minute(26 495 Lhmin.)and 400 feet(122 Az)for higher fire-flow requiretnents. 3W!tery new water mains are extended along streets where hydraras are no;needed mr protection.of structures or situ-lar file proble,^s,fire hydrants shaa'i be pro- v de-az spac.'•.ng not to exceed P,(=feet(3 05-:)to provide for transportation hazy ds. 4R by 503 fejt(15 240 mut?)for dead-end streets sir suds. `one hydrva for each 1,0140 gallons Der r€inute(3785 Llrnin.)or fraction thereof. 1:998 CAUFORMA SERE CODE AFPE1eD1XW-BB [FOR SFMI STATE APPENDIX III-BB A L FIRE HYDRANT LOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTiO (See U.F CC Section 903.4.2) SECTION I ®SCOPE Regardless of the average spacing, fire hydrants shall be C L locared such that all points on streets and access roads adiacent to C C [For SFIV 1 Pile hydrants shall be provided in accordance with buildings are within distances listed in Table A-111-BB-1. � C this alapendix,por='ae protection os any school buildings, or por- a C L C tions thereof hereof er corn-structed for which review and approval 3.2 When public or private water mains are not available to sup- A L are required under Subdivision(a)ot`Section 39141 of the Bduca ply fz; low jnot within l,ti dileer(3v4 g 1 rnm)of lige proposed e y tion Code, building], the following alternatives shall be used: C 9, Building(s)shall be protected by an autos xatic sprinkler sys- C SECTION 2 L ATiO tern, A L Fire hydrants rants shall be provided along required fire apparatus ac- EXCEPTION.sortable(reiocaeable)buildings,as defined in Cali- A cess roads and adjacent public streets, form¢Education Code Section 17742.51e),which requires that porta- C L ble buildings be designed and consmected io be relocatable over public C a .streets, shall be designed and constructed for retocwion without the C �"l � 3 b separation a t ze root or floorfromr.the building,and when measured A L at the most exterior walls,shall have aPoor area not ita excess of 2,000A L t e_ninitnun:-umber of fire hydrants ava lab e to a buildingsha" square feet(185 m2).Such portable buildings shall be separated,from A L C nava be less than that listed in Lfbr SR,4] -able A-119-BB-1. The other structures in groupings not to exceed 9,100 square feet(E45 mt¢2) C r tuber of fl-re hydrants available to a co n:)llcx or subdivision in building area(pursuant to Table 5-B,California Building Code,for C L Type V N buildings).Further area increases shalt be as approved by A slta l r C: less than tl�a dater rtne by spacing regaatr:n:its the local are authority having 'urisdiction and the stage`ere marshai. A l- L A lister in for Sit fable A 191-BTI f vvl�e z appiiev to ire appara- f g, f L tus access roads and perimeter public streets frons which fire oper- The water for sprinklers may be supplied by the domestic Sys_ A L ations could by conducted. terra,a pressure rank,a gravity tank or outer means in accordance 1 with NFPA 13. Water tanks shall lie installed in accordance:,rite A L NFPA 22. (See the California Building Code, Chapter 9.; A � SECT*N 4—CONSIDERATION OF EXISTING FIRE C L HYDRANT'S 2. When the adequate f">.re flow is not available and the water for A L sprinklers is provided fo,.t a source other than a public mater sup- A L existirg fire hydrants on public streets are all to be consid- ply, the amount of water to supply the system shall be calculated A L Bred as avai ab e. —Exisfirg ire hydrants on adjacent properties rasing the arealdensity method or the room design method as delin- a i- shall rot be considered available unless fire apparatus access eated in NFPA 13. The calculated diaration of water flow to sprin- A L reds extend between properties and easements are established;oklers shall not be less than 15 minutes to 10(reads. A prevent obstruction oil such roads. L 3. The sprinkler system shall have a water--flow alarn'. mons- c L %ored by an approved central,proprietary or remote station sere- A L SECTION 5—DISTRIBUTION OF FIRE HYDRANTS ice or a local alarm. arid which will give audible d visual signals at to � L A pssaI13. sze average spacing betvreenre lrydranBs shoal constantly attended location. A LA L L not exceed that listed in Table A-I11-BB-1. 4. When dais alternative is utilized and the calculated eater- C L !_ C EXCEPTION.A deixiency of gap to 10 percent shall not be allowed duration to sprinkler is less thou NFPA 13 recommendations, me C L ^ when existing fire hydrants provide all ora port"ion:of the required fire area increases and fire-resist-ve substitutions allowed an Chapter C L Hydrant service. 5 of the Cala,1ornia Building Code skull not be permitted. i_304.i APPENDIX 111-88 9938 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE A TABLE A-111-88-1—NUMBER,AND DISTRIBUTION OF FIRE HYDRANTS MAXIMUM DISTANCE FROM AiDERACs�S6'A�3Pd��T%�1;�"k k AN MW ON STREET 038 ROAD €Ert�ar®f9�° £ i��htw dT ig ?a; i §`�'�i ANT 2.3(?*at) PRO*&FAwd 049 A 3 YFl3t1dN" X 3.783 for U?Mn. YsOfdEMUM N'Og OF HYDRANTS x 304.8 fcr MM 1,753 or less300 250 2,00,0-2,250 2 450 225 2,503 3 R 450 225 3,000 3 d 400 225 3,500-4,000 4 6 350 ' 210 4,500-5,000 5 300 180 5,500 6 300 380 t 6,000 6 250 350 6,500-7,000 € 7 250 ? 350 7,500 or more ! 8 or mores 200 320 2Reduce by 100 feet(30 480 mrn)for dead-end streets or roads. 2Where streets are provided vast rediae,dividers which can be crossed by firefighters gulling nose mites,or arteral streets are provided with four or more traffic ,ares and have a traffic count of adore than,30,000 vehicles per day,hydrant spacing shall average 500 fee,(l 52A m)on each side of the suee,and be arranged on an a,ternatmg basis up to a'`ire-flow requirement of 7,000 ga.?ons per minute(26 495 L/min.)and 400 feet(122 ra)for higher fire-flow requirements. }w:ere-new water mains are extended along streets where hydrants are not needed for protection of structures or similar fire prob3emns,fire hydrants shall be pro- vided at spacing not to exceed:,000 Peet(305 m),to provide for transport anon hazards. 411edece by 50 feet(15 240 mm)for dead-end streets or roads. 50ne hydrant for each 1,0000 gallons per rran::te(3785 LJt in.;or fraction thereof. 1-304.2 .... ......... ......... ......... .. .--__.. ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ..._ _......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......_.. ._ ... ... ... .. ......... ................_..._.. €998 CALIFORMA RRE CODE APPENDN M-C iNSPECTION, TESTWG TESTSAND MAWTENANCE O WATER-BASED MRE-PROTECTION SYSTEMS CM I —GENERAL "-ispec.or, testing and :minted arce of water-based fiAe-mm"lec- tioll systems shall be;n accordance filth UFC Appendix Stand- ard.A- -C-I. i-306 1998 CAUFORMA FIRE CODE APPEN X tii-D APPENDIX 111-D BASEMENT PIPE INLETS (See UFC Section 1005) SECTION I —SCOPE 'n he ' te location of basement pipe inlets shall be as regUired by the fire depGlmnent. Basement plTe inlets shall be installed in accordance with Appen- 111-l^s, SECTIO 3—SPECIFICATIONS Basement pipe:Mets shall be of cast iron., steel,brass or bronze with lids of dust brass or bronze. SECTION 2—LOCAMON A basement pipe inlet shall consist of a sleeve of not less than 8-inch(203 trn)inside diameter extending tahrou gh the floor and Basement pipe inlets shall be installed in the first floor of stores, terminating flush with or through the basement ceiling and shall warehouses and factories having basements. have a top flange recessed with an inside shoulder to receive the lid.The top flange shall be installed flush with finished floor sur- EXCEPTIONS. :.Baser nerts equipped with all automatic fire- face.The lid shall be a solid casting and have a lift recessed it the extinpishing system. ton.This lid shall be provided with a cast-in sign reading FIRE 2.Basements used for tate storage of permmert archives or vale- DEPARTMENT ONLY—D- O NOT COVE€.The lid shall be T.- abies such as sa`e deposit vaults or sinular uses adversely afff citd by stalled its a manner which a'-lows its easy removal from the flange water. shoulder. 1-307 1998 CALWORMA RE CODE APPENDIX 1`,/-A Division IV SPECIAL COMBUSTION HAZARDS APPENDIX W A INTERIOR FLOOR FINISH (See UFC Section 1101,I) SECTION I —SCOPE agency in accordance with proced-:res specified wit:-in nationally recogrized standards.NSA Standard 253 is an example of such Exposed door surfaces of bildi tgs, incindi?b coverings which standards. are applied over a previously wished floor,sisal)be in accordance withppd tdix i�1-1�. 3.2 Classification. EXCEPTION. ln, for floor fin+sh materials of a traditional type, such as wood,vinyl, arioieu. ,terrazzo and other res--hent fl3.2.1 General. Interior floor Eirish materials shall be classified ing.materials. tti accordarce with the:`ol owing: d GENERAL 1. Class I interior essay°finish. Materials)laving a minirn-um. critical radiant flux of 0.45 watt per square centimeter. In!CnorflooT fi€£sh rater ais determined by the chief to represent 2. Class 2 interior floor finish. :laeerials having a mi-r3arn an unusual hazard shall:sleet the classification prescribed for the craicai radian faux of 0.22 watt per square centinneter. occupancy groups listed in Table A-VT A-1 when tested in accord- ance with Section 3. 3.3 Test Report Availability. A copy of the:est repon identi.fy- EXCE ON- Wban an approved automatic sarin ler systern,is ing and representing the styes to be installed shall be provided to installed,Class 2 mater;a;s are al=owed to be used its areas where Cass the chief upon regUest. The test report shall identify the interio- 1 mater;als are required and materials need not be class;€"sed;-areas floor finish by manufacturer or supplier and the style rate,The whore Mass 2_nater:a;s are required. test report sl_all be represenwive of me current cors-rdctmii of the material to be trstalied. SECTMN3—TESTING AND CLASSIMCATION OF MATERIALS 3.4 Identification. e interior `cor fistish rnaterial shall be identified by a hang tag or other suitable nicthod as to rnanufactur- 3.e Testing. Critical radiant f ux values of interior floor finishes er or supplier,and style,and sim"I i:tdicate the classification of the shall he established by tests conducted by an approved testing m aterial based upon the limits speciLi€d within Section 2. TABLE AW-A-I-®MTEMR FLOOR RNISH REWREMENTS CLASS OCCUPANCY Rsqu:rad Expo and Pawlep+aya, Providing£xfi?9 nc&" f Group A 2 2 Group B 2 2 E Group E 2 2 Group w i 2 2 Group,2 i Group IM 2 2 i Group R,DiAsion< i 2 Croup 5 2 2 `Combo bae f:oor finish shall not be used on stairs in Types€and€1 ewns.ruction,or other types of cons%.rucvv3::for buildings exceed;ng gree stories in height. 2Cczmb sstible f oor finish shall clot be used:n rooms ecck ie by;:undies o:patie its whose personal liberties are restrained. 1996 CAUF 7RNIA ETRE CODE APPENUX€ -S APPENDIX W-B CHRISTMAS TREES (See UFC Section 1101,1) SECTION s —SCOPE SECTION 6—BUTT CUT 7he use of natural or resin.-bearing curt trees in public buildings Prfor to setting up a tree,elle*,ank shall ave a fresh,butt cut on a shall be in accordance with Appendix V-€3. diagonal at least a arch`25.4,,nnrlr above the o:giro.c,,n. SECTION 2—PERMITS SE TION 7®-WATERING Hot tap water shall e used whew first`l-ling a support stand",The A yp.Rer.nd, is required prior to p acernent of the tree <r a public water level,when��:led,sha"'be at vas.2 inches(51 M.-n)move building. the of thetree.the water leve:s=a :ot.e'lower thar the vs of the twee.if*he water leve:should become:owe-than t:.e bu:tt of SECTION 3 u FLAME RETARDANCE the tree,the true:shall be removed,i.mme.^iately or recust per Sec- tion ofpendix iv_B. Trees shah be properly treated with an approved f=arce etardant. Frees without flare retaruar ce shalt be sprayed with water EXCEPTION:N:7T ie chief may waive^is requirement wt era the tree prior to seup. is flesh(recently harvested)and all other provisions of Appendix W-B are observed.Consideration should also he given to humidity,tempera- SECTION 8®DRYNESS tut,T and the dryness of the tree at the time of setup. Trees shall be checked for dryness by the following method:stand, SECTIONin front of a branch,grasp i—M.th reasonably firmpressure and pall Your hand toward you, allowigthe brausch to slip through Your 'Frees shall bear a tag stating date of placement in the public build- grasp. If the needles fall off readily,the tree doses not have ade- ing, type of-same-reta-dant treatmentused, r:arr e of the person} tluAate moisture content,and it shall be re r ova i�z edlately, who applied the`lame retardant,the name of the person affixing the tag,a permit expiration date and the rare of the designated SECTION 9®OPEN FLAMES :rtdividua.malcing daily tests. `a_.and]es aunion..1.oen f-ar nes shall not be used J-5 or:S az a tree within 6a distance equal to the height of the tree. SECTION 6—SUPPORT DEME The support device t rat bolds a tree in an upright position shall be SECTION 10—ELECTRIC LIGHTS of a type that is stable and that: Electrical decorations:used on trees shall be listed. 1. Does not damage or require rern val of the tree stern.base, 2. Holds the tree securely and is of ade;uzate size to avoid tip- SECTION II —DAILY EST ping over of the tree,and Frees shall be tested daily b; a designated irdivsdual. The test 3. is capable of containing a two--day mi.imam supply of wa- sha l ircluede a check for dryness in, accordance with Appendix ger,covering the stem at least 2 inches(50 D.8 nn:),and the^u:antity -TV-B,Section.8,and adequate,water level maintained per A.ppen°a- specified in Fable A-IV-B-;.. dix IV-B,Senor.7. TABLF A-W-E-I—SUPPORT STANDINAT ER CAPACITY sr:4SUPPORT STAND WATM dA s WA7ER Eva,PoRAMN TREE tfOGHT(foot) CAPACUY(rgWEcna) nMC7ebNT(ga3dcns) X a04A far mm. ` x 3.796 for e — --- to 6'lz Up 6-12 to s Ate to Over 1£3 s t/2to t IZ 1998 CAUFORMA FIRE CODE APPENDIX V-A Division V STANDARDS APPENDIX V-A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED STANDARDS OF GOOD PRACTICE SECTION I ®SCOPE P-2 Characteristics and Safe Handling of Medical Gases °Itofo"low-MIg standards and publications are intended for use as a S-LI Cylinders for Compressed Gas gwide to attar a reasonable level of safety where specific require- V-5 Diameter-1 Index Safety System. ments are not stated or specif`c standards are no,adopted or refer- FACTORY MUTUAL ENGINEER:NG AND RESEARCH ence,d;'r,this code. I ISI Boskon-Providence Turnu;ke,Norwood,MA 02062 INSTIT L,`I`E OF MAKERS OF EXPLOSIVES SECTlON 2®STANDARDS 1120 19th Street,N.W.,Suite 310,Washington,DC 20036-3605 AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION LABORATORIES IME PAMPHLETS 8501 East Pleasant Road,Cleveland,0-H 44131 1 Construction Guide far Storage Magazines 1425 Grande Vista Avenue,Los Angeles,CA 90023 20 Radio Frequency Radiation 117zard in Use of Electric DIRECTORY OF CERTIFIED APPLIANCES AND Blasting Caps ACCESSORIES NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION AMERTCAN SOCIETY OF .TING,HEREFRIGERATING One Batterymarch Park,Quincy,MA 02269 AND AIR-CONDITIONING ENGINEERS N1zPA NATIONAL FIRE CODES 179' Tillie Circle,N.E. UNDERWRITERS LABORATCORIES INC. Altanta,GA 301329 333 Pfingsten Road,Northbrook,IL 60062 ANS L,'ASHRAE Standards 1655 Scott Bouievard,Santa Clara,CA 95050 15 Safety Code for TMechanical Refrigeration UL DIRECTORIES 34 Number Designatio-n apd Safety Classification of Refrigerants Auto votive,Burglary Protection and Mechanical COMPRESSED GAS ASSOCIAFION,INC. Equipm ent 1725 Jefferson Davis Highway,Suite 110-34,Arlington,VA 22202 Building Materials CGA PAMPHLETS Electrical Appliance and U,'flization Equipm-ent C-6 Standard for Visual Inspection of Corr messed Gas Electrical Construction Materials Cylinders Fire Protection Equipment C-6.1 Standards for Visual Inspection of High Pressure Fire Resistance Aitiminum Compressed Gas Cylinders Gas and Oil Equipment C-6.2 Guidelines for Visual Ins-pection and Recualification of Fiber lkeinforced High Pressure General Information frorn Electrical Construction Cyilnders Materials and Hazardous Location Equipment C-13 Recominendal6ons for Changes for Service fo- Directories Compressed Gas Cylinders Including Procedures Hazardous Location Equipment for'nspec"or and Container Removal Ma-ine Products G-1 Acetylene Recognized Component G-2 Anhydrous A.-mmoma UN71ED STATES GOVERNMENT AGENCIES G-3 Su!Our Dioxide Code of Federal Regulations,Titles'1-53,Superintendent of Doc- G-4 Oxygen Urner-ts G-5 Hydrogen United States Government Printing Office, Washington, DC P-1 Safe Handling of Corr-pressed Gases 20402 Division VI INFORMATIONAL APPENDIX VI-A HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CLASSIFICATIONS (See UFC Sections 8001J.2 and 8002.3) SECT I ®SCOPE CLASS I-B liquids include those Laving flash points below Appendix 73°F (22.8°C) and having a boili.g point at or above 4GO'F VI-A provides iia-ratio�,exglaa::ons and examples (37.8°C). to liln stmte and clarify the hazard categories contained in Article 80.The hazard categories are based.upon the Code of Federal Reg- CLASS I-C liouids include those raving flash points at or above €mations,Ti`.e 29. Where nurrencal classifications are rnc.Uded, 73°F(22„8°C)and below 100'F(37.8°C). they are in accordance with rationally recognized standards. 2.1.3.2 Combustible liquids. Appendix VIT-A should not be used as the sole means of hazard- CLASS 11 liquids nelmde those having flash points at or above ous materials ciassification. 100'F(37.8°C)and below 143'F(50°C). CLASS 111-A liquids include those having `lash points at or SECT90N2—HAZARD CATS O MS above 140'F(50°C)area below 2€0'F(93.3°C). CLASS III-E liquids include those liquids having flash points at 2.1 Physis Hazards. or above 2OG F(93.3°C). 2.1..1 Explosives and blasting agents. 21.4 Flammable solids, 2.1.1.1 High exp€osive& Can be detorated by means of blasting 11.4.1. Organic solids. Examples: camphor, cellulose citrate dap where unconfined.Examples:dynamite,'N'T,nkrog€ycenre, and anapthalene. �_-3 and C-4. 2,1.4.2 Inorganic solids. Examples: decaborane, lithiu m 2.1.1..2 Low explosives. Can be deflagrated when confined.Ex- arride,phosphorous€:eptasu fide,phosphotaus sesquist:lfnde,po- arnples: black powder,smokeless powder,propellant explosives tassium sulfide,anhydrous sodium sulfide and ssifur. and display fireworks. 2.1..4,3 Combustible metas (except dusts and pow- 11.1.3 Blasting agents. Oxidizer and liquid fuel slurry unix- ders). Examples: cesium,magnesiuim and zirconium. tures.Example: ammonium nitrate comb"Med with fuel oil. 2.1.4A Combustible cysts and powders (Including met- 2,1.2 Compressed uses. a€s). Examples:wood sawdust,plastics,coal,flour and powdered zxaetais(few exceptions). 2.1..2.1 Flammable.able. Examples: acety"ene, carbon monoxide, 2.1.5 Oxidizers. ethane,ethylene,hydrogen and rnethane. 2.1..5.1 uses. Examples: oxygen, ozone, oxides of nitrogen. 2.1..2.2 Oxidizing. Examples: oxygen, ozone, oxides of nitro- fluorine and chlorrFe(reaction with fla-rrrables is similar to that gen,chlorine and fluorine.Ch€opine and fluorine do not contain of oxygen). oxygen but reaction with flamm. ables is similar to that of oxygen. 2.1,5.2 Liquids. Examples:bromine,hydrogen peroxide,t:itr: 2.1.2.3 Corrosive. Examples:ammonia,hydrogen chloride and acid,perchloric acid and suffia is acid. fluorine. 2.1.5.3 Solids. Examples: chlorates, chromates, chrorn<ic acid, 2.1,2.4 Highly toxic. Examples:arsine,cyanogen,fluorine,ger- iodine,nitrates,perchlorates and peroxides. mare, hydrogen cyanide,hydrogen selenide,nitric oxide,phos- 2.1,5,4 Examples of liquid and solid rax€d€ae according to p€ine and stibenv. €Hazard, 2.1.2.5 Toxic. Examples:chlorine,hydrogens fluor de,hydrogen Mass 4—Examples:am monium perchlorate(particle sizesrate: sulfide,silicon tetrafluoride and phosgene. than 15 r morons), a rsmonium permanganate, guanidire nif-rate, 2.1.2.6 Inert (cbemical€v unreactive). Examples: argon, he- hydrogen perox_de solutions(greater than 91 percent)and.teL ani.- lium,krypton,neon,nitrogen and xenon. tromethare. 11.2.7 Pyropheric. Examples: diborane, dichloroborare, Mass 3®Examn es: ammonium.dichromate, calcium hypocNo- iwo� h're ar d si€are: rite (over 50 percent by weigh:), chloro acid(10 percent maxi- mann corcentration), hydrogen peroxide solutions (greater tags r 2.1..2.8 Unstable (reactive). Examples: butadiene (urnstabi- 52 percent up to 91 percent),r c ao-(�ie;�loro)-tetra-(rr�r topotas- lized),ethylene oxide and vitny'chloride. si r r did Moro)tear to-s-t iazirsetr ore, nitric acid, Running (more than 86 percent concentration),perchluric acid solutions(60 per- 2,1..3 Flammable and combustible liquids. cent to 72 percent by weigh.),potassium bromate,potassium cmo- 2.13.1 Flammable liquids. rate, potassirim dichloro--s•triazirnetrione, (potassijan, dichloroisocyanurate),sodium bromate,so,�umt chlorate,sodium 'CLASS I-A lid aids include those laving i ash points below chlorite(over 40 percent by weight)and sodium dichloro-s-triazi- 73°F(22.8°C)and having a boiling point below lllll°F(37.8° ). netriorne(sodium diclnloroisocyasnurate). 1--s#s APPENDIX Vl-A 19913 CAUF0RMA FIRE CODE Class 2—Examples: barium bromiate, barium chlorate, bariurn di-sec-butyl pe-roxydicarbonate 75 percent, 11-di-(t-butylPer- hypochlorite, barium perchlorate, barium permanganate, 1-bro- oxy;-3,5,5 trarret:�yecyclohexane 95 percent, di-(2-ethythexyl) mo-3-chloro-5, 5-dimelhylhydartoir, calcium chlorate, calcium peroxydicarbonate 97 percent,2,5-dyrethyl-2-5 di(benzoylper- chlorite,calcium hypochlorite(50 percent or less by weigl f%,cal- oxy)hexane 92 percent and peroxyacetic acid 43 percent, tial s perchlorate, calcium pe aggagate, chron ium tnoxide ASS'_II:Class II€peroxides bpm rapidly and present a arod- (c rro i is acid),copper chlorate,halane('_,3-dichloro-5,5-d-nne- thylhydantois), hydrogen pdrex de(greater than 27.5 percent up crate ,reactivi€y hazard. Examples. acetyl cyclol axone snlfosai s am ,eroxide 29 percem,benzoyl peroxide 78 percent,benzoylperox- to 52 nercent„lead perchlorate,lithiurn chlorate, r hits...hypoch- � 4s� 5� percept, benzo aperoxide paste 5�percent erox- lor£e(snore than 39 pertain€available chlorine:,1 lithium.,perch o- i e ^ £� � p ' y' P p rate, magnesium bromate, magsesi.um chicrate, magnesium idefSG percent butylbenzylphthalate diluent, cumene r hydroperoxide 86 percent, di-(4-butylcyclohexyl) peroxydicar- perch',orate,mercurous chlorate,nitric acid(more than 4C percent but less that,86 percent),perchlone acid solutions(more than 5£3 borate 98 percent, t-butyl peroxy-2-ethytehexanoate 97 percent, percent but less than 663 percent), potassium perchlorate,potas- t-butyl peroxyneodecanoate 75 percent, decanoyl peroxide 98.5 slum permanganate,potassium peroxide, potassi}r3 superoxide, Percent, di-t-butyl peroxide 99 percent, l,l-di- (t-butylper- silver peroxide,sodium chlorate(40 percent or less by weight',so- oxy)3,5,5-£rimethylcyclohexa se 75 percent,2,4-dichlo-obe azoyl diem perchlorate,sodium per rorolrydrate,sodic re per- peroxide 563 Percent,diisop<opyl peroxydi-carbonate 3€3 Percent, tr;asgasate, sodr.trn peroxide, strontium chlorate, strontium. 2,-5-din:ethyl-2,5-di- e,2-ethylhexarolyreroxy)-1 exano 90 per- Perchlorate, tlall.ur^chlorate, trzchlorc s-trs_azinetrore(trichlo- cep£,2,5-dimethyl-2,5-di-(t-butylperoxy)hexane 90 percent and roisocyanuric acrd),urea hydr .ger peroxide,zinc bromate,zinc methyl ethy:ketone peroxide 9 percent active oxygen dilated it o chlorate and zinc permanganate. d:rnetl yl Phthalate. CLASS IV:Mass ISI peroxides burn in the same manner as ordi- Class 1—Exam es:all inorganic nitrates(unless otherwise clan- nary combustibles and present a mini-nurr reactivity hazard.E-"- sired),all inorganic mtrrtes(unless otherwise classified),ammo- amries: b:nzoyi peroxide 70 percept, benzoyl peroxide paste niam persarlfate, bariurn peroxide, calcium peroxide, hydrogen 50 percent peroxidel15 percent Water/35 percent buty phtba.a€e peroxide solutiors'(greater than 8 percentup w 27.5 percent),lead y peroxide y percent, benzoyl peroxide y <ga p y p ;, d�l:.reaa, benzoyl eroxt e sr�rr 40percent, 1 dioxide, lithium hyPocl:lo £e(39 percent cr tens available cl lo- powder 35 percent, t-butyl hydroperoxide 70 percent, t-butyl rine),lithium peroxide,magnesium peroxide,:manganese dioxide, peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate 5£3 percent, decargyl peroxide 98 Per- t£r e acid(401 percent concentration or tens),perch:uric acid sol a- cert,di-(2-ethylltexal;peroxydicarbonate 40 percent,laurel per- tiogs{less than 50 percent by weight),potassic m dicb.romate,po- oxide 98 Percent,p-methane hydroperoxide 52.5 percent,rnethyl tassium percarbonate, potassium persuffate, sodium carbonate ethyl ketone peroxide 5.5 percept active oxygen and methyl ethyl peroxide, sodium dichloro-s-triazipetrione dihydra€e, sodium ketone peroxide 9 percent active oxygen dilated in water and gty- dichromate, sodium perborate (anhydrous), sodiurg perborate cols. :ronme ettrahydrate, sodium percarbo- nate,sodium persa:lfate,strontium peroxide and zinc peroxide. CLASS V:Class V peroxides do not burs or present a decompo- sition hazard. Examples: benzoyl peroxide 35 percent, 2.1.6 Orgat e peroxides. 1,3-di-t-butyl peroxy 3,5,5-trimethylcyclohexane 40 Percent, 2,5-di-(t-buty1 peroxy)hexane 47 percent and 2,4-pentanedione Organic Peroxides are flammable compounds which contain peroxide 4 percent active oxygen. the double oxygen:or peroxy(-0-0-)group and are subject to ex- plosive decompositions.They are available as: 2.1.7 Pyrophoric materials. , Liquids. 2.1.7.1 Gases, Examples: diborane,phosphine and silage. 2. Pastes. 2.11.7.2 Liquids. Exam,les: diethyl allimin m chloride,diethyl 3. Solids(ostially finely divided Powders). beryllium:,diethyl phosphine,diethyl zinc,di nethyl arsine,tr e- Classification of organic Peroxides according to hazard: thy'alum mum etherate,thriethyl bismutthine,thriethyl boron,tri- Methyl alurnin Ln and trim.-thyl gallium- UNCLASSIFIED: allium.U CLASSIFIED:Peroxides which are capable of detonation. These peroxides present an extremely high explosion hazard 2.€.7.3 Solids. Exam—pies: cesium, hafniarrn, iitbiu -s, white or througl rapid explosive decomposition ar d are regulated in ac- yellow phosphor is,plutonium,potass:urr,.rbidia rg,sodiarsi and cordapce wl£tr Article 77. tcor-it:tn. CLASS I:Mass I peroxides are capable of deflagration,bort:rot 2.1.8 Examples of unstable(reactive)materials according to detonation. These peroxides present a higlf explosion hazard hazard. through rapid decompositlor.Examples:acetyl cyclohexane sul- Cz ASS 4; Examples: acetyl ,epoxide, dibut 1 peroxide,dirt- fonyl 60-65 percent concert€ration by weight, fulfogyl peroxide, trobenzere,ethyi nitrate,peroxyacetic acid and p crit acid(dry) benzoyl peroxide over 98 percent concentration,--butyl lrydroper- *ninitrobenzene. oxide 90 ;ercer:t,t-butyl peroxyacetate 75 percent,t-butyl pezox- yisopropylcarbonate 92 percent, diisopropyl peroxydicarbonate CLASS 3:Examples:hydrogen peroxide(greater than 52 per- 1633 percent, di-n-propyl peroxydicarbonate 98 percent and cent),hydroxylamine,nitromethane,paranitroarliline,perchloric di-ii-propyl peroxydi-carbonate 85 percent. acid and tetraf°Euoroethylene monomer. CLASS II:Class 11 teroxides burs very rapidly and present a CLASS 2:Examples:acrolein,acrylic acid,hydrazine,metha- severe reactivity hazard. Examples: acetyl;teroxide, 25 percent, crylic acid,soditup perchlorate,styrene and vinyl acetate. t buty_hydroperoxide 73 percent,t butyl peroxybenzoate 98 per- cent,t-bury:peroxy-2 ethylhe, anoate 97 percent,t-butyl perox- 3:r, CLASS SS l:Examples:ales:acetic acid,hydrogen peroxide 35 ;scent t . ii<ar. yisobuayrate 75 percent, yl peroxyisepropy,. carbonate 75 to 52 percent,Paraldehyde and tete ahydrof percent,t-butyl peroxypivalate 75 percent,dybenz-oy:peroxydi- Classification by degree of hazard shall be in accordance with carbonate 85 percent,di-sec-batty:peroxydicarbonate 98 percent, IJEC Standard 79-3. ......... ......... ......._. ..... ... _....._ ......... ......... ......... ......... ..............__...... ........ _......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ...._... ........ ....... ...... ..... __......_._........... .._......... INS Calm€FORMA RRF_CODE APPEND€x V€-A 2.1.9 Examples of water-reactive materials according to haz- 2,4-d:mitro o]uere, hydroquinone, mercury chlorde (calomel), ard. (mercury(11)Sul-ate(mercuric sulfate),osmium tetroxide,oxalic CLASS 3: Examples: alaamr num alkyls such as Ime-hylalumi- acid, phenol, P-phe<ylened:amine pneny hydrazme G pnenyl- riur ,asobu°y a'urrinu and t retl ylal9an in r; Sror Brie pen ta- morpholine., Dhospronas suffi , potassium fl or:dej po:ass n flueri e, b our ne tr a uonde, c'�oroviet aylalt:m n i,,m and hydroxide,sele�i�n,1�;disulfide,and sodlu f uo�de. diethylzinc. 2.2..2 Radioactive materials. CLAS 2: Examples: calcium carbide, calcium. metal, 21.2.1 Common radiation source matermis. more Char l00 cyar:ogem bromide,lithium hydride,r:�ethyldichlorosilane,potas- radioisotopes are in common usage in various rmedical,academic sia m rretal,potassium.peroxide,sodium.metal,sodium peroxide, and industrial test and measuring s:tuations,most emit beta an sulfur:c acid and trichlorosilane, �„, gagammagamma radia-on.Some em%°6>aiprra r•a{a:^^-from a�sL�'i.Some e�iiG beta CLASS 1:Examples:acetic anhydride,sodium hydroxide,sail- or gamma radiation exclusively, fur monochioride and titanium tetrachaorde. Tabie A-VI-2.2 indicates the types of radiation each isotope Classification by degree of hazard shall be in accordance with emits. U.FC Standard 79-3. 2.2.2.2 Fissile materials. Fissile materials are materials which 2.1.10 Cryogenic€l IMS. may undergo a fission reaction,and are u.suaily fou=nd only at reac- tor sites,or as part of a nuc ear weapon.Fissile mater,a's may emit 11.101 Flammable. Examples: carbon monoxide, deuterium alpha, beta, garmna and neuron radiation. Examples: pluto- (heavy hydrogen),ethylene,hydrogen and rnefhane. mum-238,plutoniu-m-239,�plutomurn�24.1,aaraniumr-233 and ura- Oxidizing. Examples: fluorine, nitric oxide and oxy- rriurm 235, gen. Note.Uranium(and certain other radioactive rentals)aro com- bustible in solid and finely divided form, as weal as cheini'oaaly 2.1.103 Corrosive. Examples: fluorine and nitric oxide. toxic.When radioactive materials burr:,the products of con:bus- 2.1..10.4 Inert (chemically unreactive). Examples: argon, he- don(other than heat)will be radioactive as well. li am,krypton,neon,nitrogen and xenon. 2.13 Corrosives. 2. AO; S Highly toxic. Exams es:fluorine and Nitro oxide. 2.2.3.1 Acids. Examples: chromic, formic, hydrochloric %'mu- p natio greater than' 15 percent); hydrofluoric., nitric (greater than. Afa of the cryogenics listed will-exist as compressed gases when they are stored at ambient temperatures. 6 perces:t),perchlor c and sulfuric(4 percent o: none;, 2.2 Health Hazards. 2.2.3.2 Eases (alkalis). Examples: hydroxides ' m onsn r (greater than 10 percent),calcium,potassium](greater than 1 per. 2a.1 Highly toxic and toxic materials. cert), sodium (greater than l percent)and certain carbonates- 2.2.1.1 Highly toxic materials. Examples: potassium. Gases—arsine, chlorine trfluoride,cyanogen,diborane,fiuo- 2'13.3 Other corrosives. Examples: bromine, chlorine, lluo- .me, germane,hydrogen cyanide,:nitric oxide,nitroge dioxide, r ne,iodine and ammonia. ozone,phosphine,hydrogen selemide and stibene. ]doter Corrosives which are oxidizers,e.g.,nitric acid,chlorine, l iq aids—acrclein, adry?ic acid, 2-chloroethanol (ethylene aaorineg or are compressed gases,e.g.,am anomia,chin _fe,fruo- chlorohydrm), hydazine, hydrocyanic acid, 2-rmethylazirldine rine, or are water-reactive, e.g., concentrated sulfuric acid, so- /p, lemi rrime> 2-m etl liactomitrile (acetone c amoh d�i�r` dium hydroxide,are physical hazards in addition]to being weal.r �P pY o, y y y `.L i9 hazards. methyi ester isocyanic acid(]methyl isocyanate),nicotine,tetrani- uLmethane,and tetraethylstanname(tetraemyltirn)° 2.2.4 Carcinogens,irritants,sensitizers and other health hoz- Solids—(acetato) phenylmercury (phenyl m-ercuric acetate), arc€materials. 4 arrir o-, ndine,arsenic pentoxide,arsenic trioxide,calcium cy- 12.4, Carcinogens or suspect carcinogens. Substances amide, 2-choloroacetophenore, aflatoxir B, decab-c ane (14), which produce or are suspected of producing or inciting cancer mercu,y (<i)bromide(mercuric bromide), mercury(11)chloride (see definitions,Article 2).Examples:asbestos,benzene,ber°yAi- (co.rosive mercury chloride),perntachlorophenol,]methyl parath;- um,carbon tetrachloride,chloroform,diazornethane,P-dioxane, or,phosphorus(;vhite),and sodium azide. ethylerne dichloride,polychlorinated biphenyls(€CCs)and vinyl 2.2.1.2 Toxic materials. Ex:.mNes: chloride, Gases—boron trichloride, boron trfluorde, 6lorme, hydro- 2.2.4.2 Other health hazard material& Substances which gen fluoride,hydrogen sulfide,phosgene,silicon tetra.-luorlde. cause damage to past cular organs or systems(see definition,Ar- ;Ucmids—acrylonitrile, allyl alcohol alpha-chlorotoluene,ani- ticle 2).Examples: line, 1-chloro-2,3-epoxypropare,chlo_oformic acid(ally]ester), hepatotoxins(chemica`s which produce liver damage):ca:- 3-chloropropeme(allyl chloride),o-cresol,crotonaldehyde,dibro- bora tetrachloride and mitrosanunes. momethane, diisopropylamine,dietary,ester sulfuric acid,dine- Nephrotoxins (chemicals which produce kidney damage): thyl ester sulfuric acid,2-furaldehyde(far fural),furfuryl alcohol, halogenated hydrocarbons and ura.-nia m. phorphcras chloride,phos;hory]chloride(phosphorus oxychlo- Neurotoxins(chemicals which produce their prim=ary toxic ride),and thionyi chloride. effects on the nervous system): mercury and carbon disua- Solics---acryaamide,barium chloride,barium(-s)nitrate,ben- fade. zidine, p-benzoqu:none, beryllium chloride, cadmium chloride, Blood or he matopmstic system toxins(chemicals which de- cadmium oxide,chloroacetic acid,chlor,p,henyll ercury(phenyl crease hennoglob r function,deprive the body tissues of ox- a sero uric c]lord°), chromium (ill, oxide(chromic acid, socio), ygen): carbon monoxide and cyanides. APPENUX Vt-A 199$CAS€;bORMA FIRE CODE TAELE A-Vt-2,2 --RADI a3lON EMITTED FROM WTOPESI Arne c rn 24i a,,y Dysprosiurn-165 3,y Arypto€i-85 E3,y Praseodymium-143 3 3 Te et.um-99m y Antimony-122 3,Y Dyspresiunl 166 3,Y Krypton-873,Y Promethium 147 3 s Tec<jretl1am-99 3 Arusmor:y-124 3 Erbium-369 3,y Lant€tanum-140 3,y Prorrrethium-149 3,y 5 Tellurium-125m Y Antimony-125 3,y .Erbium-171 8,y Lead-210 x,r,y> Radiurn-226 a,y Ttllurium-327m 3>y i i Arsenic-73 y Europium-152 9.23,.3,,y Lutetiarn-177 3,y Rhenium-185 3,Y ° Tel 3,y Arsenic-74 3,y Europium-352m 3,y Manganese-52 5,,y Rhenium-388 ,Y Tellurium-12", 3,y i Arsenic-76 3,y Europiu:*a-354 3,y Mangairese-54 v Rhodium-103x.:y Te'uriu�r-129-3 y E Arsenic-77 3,y Europi=arn-155 3,y Manganese-56�,Y Rhodicrts 105 3,Y 1e_suriur -131m 3,y Barium i31 y Fluorine-18 83"V Mercury-197rn y RLNdiurn-81 3,Y Ttrurrun-132 3,y Bart ^3 t33 yy Caolr am-153 Mercury-197 Rubidium.-86 3,y Terbium-',60 PS,y Ea gt m-140 3,v Gadoli am-159 ,y Mercury-2E33 Y Rubidium-87 3Thallium,-200y Bcrylirum-7,y Gallium-67 v Iv al been zip-99 Y 3,Y Put€�eni�w.rn-97 y Bisr t -210 tz, i,y Gai3iu 3-72 ,y I9eodyiur-147 3,Y Ruiheniaarn-103 3,Y Thal tum-2fl21� Bromine-82 3 y Ce. anium-7 y Neodymium-149 3,y Ruthenium05 j3,y T£a€hum-2C4 3,y Cad niers-109 y Cold-198 3>y Nickel-59 y Ruthenium-306 3 Tlioriu t ) Y ? Cad nm-3 35m 3,y Gold-199 3 y Nickel-63 v Samar m .51 3,Y -70 a,l i Cadmium-115 3,y ?a`nif'um-181 3,Y Nickel-65�,7 Samar -n 153 3,y i huiiuti-170 a,y Calcium-4 3 i Holrn;um-166 3>y Niobium-93 a yScanrf ora 46 3>y T' chum-371 3,g Calcium-47 3,y Hydrogen-3 3 Niobium-95 3,y Scandium-47 3,y Tin-113 y p Carbon-34 I diurn-1 11 y Niobium-97 3,y Scandium-48 3,y in-125 Corliss-141 3,y IndiUrn-l 13m y Osmium-185 y Selernum-75 y Tungsten-181 y E Cerium-143 3,y Ind:um-114sr osmium-191m Y € Silicon-31 3,y T ngsten-185 3 Ce lotto-144 ,y Ira rn-115M ,y os ilium-193 3,y Cilver fly Y T gsten 87 3,y Cesium-:31 3 1„ci..e 123 y osm:UM-193 3,y Silver I10 r 3,Y Uranium(nat:arai or Cesium-.34m 3,Y iodine-125;r ?alladiura-103 y Silver-111 3"Y depleted)a.,v, Cesium-334 5"Y iodine-126 3,y Pa:3adiurn.-109 3,y Sodium,-22 3,y Uranium-233 y E Cesium-:35 3 iodine-129 i3>y Phosphorus-32'5 Sodium-24 3,y 3 Uraniirrn-2341.,y Cesium-136�,y iodine-131 3,y Platinuri-391 y Strontium-85 v Uranium-235 tx,y Cesium-137 , 'Iodine-132"•Y Platinum-193m Y Str0niurn-89 y Vanadit:ru 48 ,y 3 Cblo ire-36 3,Ylodine-333'x,y Platinum-193 Y, St: Eau a-9fl 3 Xenon-131 s y C;lc ire-38 5,,y lad's:e-134 3,v Pla inum-i97 n P,Y stromiz-91 ,Y -133 3,yu ; Chromium-51 Y todsne-335 3 y Platinum-197 3,Y Strontium-92 34 Xenon-135 3,y a Cobalt 57 v, 3rdiur^ 192 3,y Pluwni>a.•n-239 ,Y Sui.phur-35 3 'tt tbiurr-175�i,y Cob21-58r 1 3 diu 194 i,,y Polonium-230 Y Tantalum.-382 3,y 'yu,14U z-90 3,y y Cobalt-58 ,Y i o.5�3,Y Po¢assiuz:-42 ,y chnetiurs4 y Yttrium-91 3>Y S Cob t-60 y it on-55 v Potassiurs 43 3,y Techneti>am-97m y Yttnum-92 3,y Copper-64 Vii,Y Praseodymiu-n-142 3,y Tec hn etium-97 y Yttrium-93 r 1x=alpha radiation 3=beta radiation Y=gamma radiation PuIrnonary vantage agents(chemicals which irritate or dant- 2. Physical properties of the material. Physical properties, age tate Iu gs): silica and asbestos, such as whether a material is a solid,liquid or gas at ordinary tem- aeproductive toxins(chem`cais which affect the reprodue- peratures and pressures,considered along with chemical proper- t'capabilities, including chromosomal damage :;meta- ties wi l determine recuiremerts far contain-mens of the mater a€. flora` and effects 0.1 fetuses [tersiogenesis }: lead incl Specific gravity(weight of a hq id compared to water)and vapor DBCR density(weight of a gas compared to air)are both physical proper- ties which are iir.porfant in evaluating tine hazards of a material. 2.2,4.3 Irritants. Substances of er front corosives wl icl cause 3. Amount and concentration of the material, a reversible inflammatory effect on living tissue by chemical ac- tion at the site of contact.Examples:dipl--nylar iir:ec ioroarsine, 3.1 Generals The amount of material present and its concen- xylyl brornide and chloracetophere, tration must be considered along with physical and cnemi- cal properties to determine the magnitude of the hazard. 2.2.4,4 Sensitizers. Substances wl~ich cause an allergic reaction Hydrogen peroxide, for example, is used as an antiseptic in-normal flss re after repeated exposure. and a hair bleach in low concentrations (approximately A percem in water solution).Over 8 percent,hydrogen perox- ide is classed as an oxidizer and is toxic.Above 90 percent, SECTION 3,,,a,EVALUATiON OF HAZARDS it is a Mass 4 oxidizer"that car.undergo an explosive reac- tion when catalyzed or exposed to heat,shock or friction,"a 3.1 Degree of Hazard. The degree of hazard present depends definition which incidentally also places hydrogen perox- upolr many variables which should be considered ivdividualiy and ide over 90 percent concentration in the unstable(reactive} ni combinatior:. Some of the variables are: category. Smal-• amounts at high concentrations may pre- 1. Chemical properties orf the Material.Chemical properties sent a greater hazard than large amount at low concentra- tions, of the rnatenal determine self-reactions and reactions which may occur with other r:;�iaterials. Generally, ;materials wit•sir, subdivi_ 3,2 Mixtures. fuses-toxic and highly toxic gases include stops of hazard categories will exhibit similar chemical proper- those gases which have an I C50 of 2,Cf fl.arta per million ties. However, materials with s milar chemical properties may (pp:r)or less when rats are exposed for a period of one hour present very dif erect hazarrds.Each individual material should be or less. To maintain consistency with the definitions for researched to determine its hazardous properties and then consid- these materials, exposure data for periods other than one erect in relatio:r to other materials drat it right contact and the star- Dour must be normalized to one hour.To classify mixtures ries rounding environment. of compressed gases which contain one or more toxic or 1998 CAL§FOMMA RRE CODE RFFENMX Vi-A highly toxic components,the=C50 of the mixture must be Examples. What is the LC`sc,of a mixture of l5 percent chlo- determaimed.fixtures which contain only two components rime, 85 percent nitrogen?The orae-hour`rat)LC5o of pure chio- are binary mixtures. Those which contain more Char; two ri re is 293 ppm. components are ma Mice tapo ert mixtures. When two or LC50, 1 /10.115/293)or:,953 ppm,Therefore the mixture is more hazardous substances(components)having an=-CSo toxic. below 2,000 pprn are present m a mixture,their combiaed What ris the LC50 of a mixture of 15 percent chlonne, 15 percent effect,rat��er t1�ra�r t_.at of�i„_r:,ilvrdual s}:bsrar:ces(corrpo� �5 f iuo .me and 7f1 percent nttroger?The one-hour(rat; SC o€c a:o- ?ents),mu :be i,ons;dc e iin the absence of information to the contrary,the-_"ects or the hazards present must be con- ire rs 293 ppm.T'he one-hour(rat)��5©of fluorine:s'•85 ppm. sidered as additive. Exceptions to the above rule may be LC50_rr3=1/(0.15/293)-(£1.;51185;or 755 ppm.Therefore the made wiser:there is a good reason to believe that the Trunci- mixture is toxic. pal effects of the different harmful substances (compo- is the mixture of I percent plrosphi:re in argon toxic or highly re its)are not additive. toxic?The four-hour rat)L SU is 1. ppm. or bi nary rixtt res whets the Hazardous component ponemt is50m= 1/:s�,�1/(11 x 2) or 2,2s ppm.Therefore the rnix- dil„rted with a..nontoxic gas such as ar inert gas,tate 1 X50 of tare is neither toxic nor highly toxic.Note that the four-hour l✓C50 the mixture is esti.._fated by use of the following formula: of i 3 ppm was normalized to one hour by use of Table A-V,-A-1. 4. Actual use, activity or process involving the materaial. l-'C5Cm I The definition of handling,storage and use in closed systems ry :�L <� Pers to materials it packages or containers.Dispensing and:ase in For multicomponent mixtures where:more than one com- open containers or systems describes situations where a materia' anent has a listed L� `lam L� of the mixture is esti- is exposed to ambient conditions or vapors are liberated to the at- p e 50, d 50 rrosphere.Dispensing and use in open systems,then,are general- rated by arse of the following formula: ly more hazardous situations than handling, storage or use i3: _ closed systems. The actual Cast;or process anay include l eating. SOn ? s�L� n ` 'a` i /LC C� � ., ` electric or other sparks,catalytic or reactive mate-Ws and many 'C' 5..131 2 5);2) A n 50sri other tactors which could affect the hazard and must t=herefore be WHERE. thoroughly analyzed. LC50, ® LC50 of the mixture m pats per million(ppm,, 5. Surrounding conditions.Conditions such as other materi- s concentration of component(i)in decimal per- als or processes it the area,type of construction of the structure, cert.The concentration of the individual com- fire-protection features(e.g.,fire walls,sp• rkler systems,alarms, -,onents it a rn:xture of gases is to be expressed etc.). occupancy (use) of adjoining areas, normal temperatures, exposure to weather,etc.,.:rust 5e taken,into account in evalua:ins terns of percent by volume. the hazard. LC50; LC50 of component().T^e I.C50 of the compo- nent is based or.a orae-hour exposure.LC50 data 3.2 Evaluation Questions. The following are sample evalua- wirich are for tithe: than one-hour exposures tion Chest:ors: shall be normalized to orae hour by multiplying 1. What is the material? Correct identification is i r;.portart; the LC50 for the time determined by the factor exact spelling is vital.Check labels,MSDS,ask responsible per- indicated in Table A-II-A.-1. Tine preferred soyas,etc. r.ammaliar species for LC50 data is the rat, as 2. 'what are the concentration and strength? specified in the definitions of toxic and highly 3 What is the l cal form,of the material?Liquids,gases toxic it Article 2.If data for rats are uravailable, p ys� and im the absence o€information, to tate con- and finely divided solids have differing requirements for spi: and Cru y,data€or otl er species may be utilized.The leak control and cortainsrent. data shah be taken sn the following order of Pref- 4. ?-low much material is present?Consider in relation to per- erlInce: rat,mouse,rabbit,guinea pig,cat,clog, mit a.roumts,exen pt amounts(from Group 1.4 Occupancy re uire- n o^key. meats), amounts which require detac§ed storage and overall W component 1,component 2 and so or to the nth rragniwde of the hazard. component. 5. What other materials (i_scludimg furniture,equipment and building components)are close eno-ugh to interact with the materi- al? TASLF A-V, -A-I-NORMAL€ZA"f# N F CTVR 6. What are the likely reacdors? TREE(hours) BY 7. What is the act,vity involving the marerial? 0.5 0.7 i.^ l.0 8. How does the activity irr. the hazardo-as charactersties .5 1.2 of the rnaterial?Consider vapors released or hazards otherwise ex- i �4 i posed. 2.00 3.0 1.7 9. ghat must the material be protected from?Consider other •0 materials,temperature,shock,pressure,etc. 2.s 5.02.2 10. 'What effects of the materia,must people and the enviro - 6.02. :mens be protected_Front? 7.O 2.6 11. :ova can protection be accornphshed?Consider: 8.0 2. l 1,l ._roper co*tanners and urpm er t. APPENOM VI-A 998 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE 1.2 Separation by distance or construction. Data Sheets 11.3 Enclosure in cabinets on rooms. vI ECTRICAt 1,4 Sriil control,drainage a.d%on.airn ert. 5-1 Electrical Equipment in Hazardous,vocations 11.5 Control systems—verti.atior, special electrical, detec- 5-8 Static Electricity tion and alarm, cxtirg•-uishrnent,explosion venting, Binet HAZARDS controls,exhaust scrubbers and excess flow cotntrol. 7-7 Serrico_nductor Plants 11.4, Administrative (operational) controls—signs, ignition 7-13S/12-61S Ammonia Pefrigeratiorn Systems soUrce control, security, personnel training, established 7-14 Protection for Flammable Liquid/=1ammable procedures,storage plans and emergency dans. Gas-processing'equipment Evaluation of the:hazard is a strongly sulbjective process;there- 7-19N Eire Hazard Properties o`F'!ate ale-Liquids, Gases,Solids tore, t ie person charged with this responsibi y _rust gather as 7:9S pine Hazard Properties of Ftan:enable Liquids, -such relevant data as possible so;bat the decision will be ob;ec- uses,Solids Live and within the lir_�its prescribed n laves,po:icies and stand- 7 22 Gases, i�e ds is Derivatives a^ds. 7-23N Hazardous Chemicals lata It may be necessary to case the responsible persons in charge to 7.28 Explosive Materials have tests made by qualifiee persons or testing laboratories€o sip- 7-28N Explosive Materials Port contentions that a pan cular material or process is or is rot 7-29 Flammable Li,gids in Drums and Small hazardous. See Section 103.1.2, Containers 7-34 Electrolytic Chlorire Process SECTION 4— EFERENC PUBLiCAMO 7-43 Loss PrevertiQr it Chemical Plants 7-44 Spacing of Facilines it Outdoor Chemica 4,1 Generale See Appe=ndix V-A. Plants 7-45 Chemical Process Control and Control Dooms 4.2 Speefflea 7-45S Process Control Houses Sud ect to External Explosions 4.2,1 CHLORINE INSTITUTE 7-46/17.11 ^�errical Reactors and Reactions 2001 1 Street,N.W.,Washington, 20036 7-47 Physical Operations in Chemical Planes Marine institute Publications 7-49/12-65 Emergency Venting of Vessels -50 Comrressed Gases in Cylinders Ch'orire Manual,5th edition, 1.986 7-51/17-12 Acetylene Mair_tenance ,Manual for Chlorine Institute Stardard Ex- 7-52/17-13 Oxygen cess 7-53 L quo red Natural Gas(LNG) Flow Valves,Par-ohict 42. 7-54 Natural Gas and Gas Piping Piping Systems for Dry CNorinc,Pamphlet 6 7-55/12-28 Liquefied Petroleum,Gas Ernergercy Control Planning Checklist for Clilo ;re Facilities, 7-56 MAP P 1ttdustria Gas Pamphlet 64 7-58 Chlorine Dioxide Atmospheric Ml onitorirg for Chlorine,Parnpblet 73 7-60/16-1 Furdaanenta s of Atomic Energy 7-61/16-2 Radioactive Materials Calculating the Area Affected, by Chlonme Releases, Pan?- 7-70 Fumigation pillet 74 $ 7-72/12-10 Catalytic Steam/Hydrocarbor Reformers Instrdcoon Booklet,Ch orire Institute Er;ergency Kit"B"for 7-75 Graii Storage and Milling Chlorine Ton 7-76 Combustible Dusts Containers Instruction Booklet,Chlorine Institute Emergency 7-80 Organic Peroxides Kit"C>'`oc Chlor ne Tank Cars and Trucks 7-81 Organic-Peroxides—hazard Classification Chlorine Ins,it me Drawing 188, Chorine Cylinder Salvage 7-82N Storage of Liquid/Solid Oxidizing Materials Vessel 7-83 Drainage for Flammable Liquids 4.2.2 COMPRESSED GAS ASSOCIATION,.INC,(CGA) 7-84/12-48 Hydrogen Peroxide 1235 Jefferson Davis Highway,Arlington,VA 22202 7-86 Cellulose Nitrate 7-88 Storage Tarps for Flammable Liquids CGA Pamphlets 7-89 Arnrronizm Nitrate G-1 Ace€ylere 7-71 Hlydroger, 7-92 Ethylene Oxide G-2 Anhydrous Am-nonsa 7-994/12-22 Ammonia Syn-hesis Units G-3 Sulphur Dioxide STORAGE G-4 Oxygen: 8_43S Commodity Classi`ication G-5 Hydrogen; 8-9 Storage of Plastics and Elastomiers P-1 Safe Handling of Compressed Gases 8-10 Coal and Charcoal Storage P-2 Characteristics are Safe Handling of Medical Mases BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS 1222/7-94 Ammoria Synthesis 1lrits 4.2.:3 FACTORY MUTUAL ENGINEERING AND 12-23 A ueous Nitrogen in Fe ilizer Ptarts RE-SEARCH 12-27 Liquild Chlorine Storage Wanks and Systems 151 Boston-Providence Turnpike,Norwood,MA 02062 12-28/7-55 Liquefied Petroleum Gas ............................................._ _ ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ..._ _ ....... ......... ......... ......... ........ ......... ......... ......... ........................ _ _ ...... ........ ..........._. ......... ......_. ......... _ _ 1999 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE APPENDIX VI-A 2-48,17-84 Hydrogen Peroxide 325M Fire Hazard Properties of Flam nable I..i:cuids, NUCLEAR Gases and Volatile Solids 481 Production,Processing,Handling and Storage 16-6 Reactor Fuel Elements of Titanium 4.2.4 NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION 482 Production,Processing,HandEng and Storage One Batterynnarch Park of Zirconium Quincy,MA 02269 490 Storage of Ar moriu:n Nitrate Fire Protection Handbook 491M Manual of Hazardous Chem-"cal Reactions Industrial F fare Hazards Handbook 495 Manufacture,Transnorm ion,Storage and lase National Fire Codes,specifically the following codes and stand- of Explosive Matez als arils; 651 Manufacture of Aluminum and Magneshinn 35 Manufacture of Organic Coatings Powder 40 Cellulose Nitrate Motion Picture Film 654 Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions in the 43A Storage of Liquid and Solid Oxidizing Materials Chemical,Dye,Pharmaceutical and Plastics 8 g Industries 43B Storage of Organic Peroxide Formulations 655 Prevention of Su f a_-Fires and Exn osions 43C Storage of Gaseous Oxidizing Materials 704 Recommended System for the Identification of 45 Laboratories Using Chem,icals the Fire hazards of Materials 48 Storage,Handling and Processing Magnesium 801 Recommended Fire Protection Practice for 49 Hazardous Chemicais Data Facilities Handling Radioactive lMate.ials 56A Use of Inhalation Anesthetics 4.2.5 NATIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION 56C Laboratories in Heath-Related Institutions SERVICE 58 Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Springfield,VA 22161 Gases A Method for Determining the Compatibility of Hazardous61B Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Grain 'Tastes,EPA-600/2-80-€376 Elevators and Facilities Handling Bulk Raw Agricultural Common ties 4.2,6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AGENCIES 61C Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions r Feed U.S.Government Printing Office Dills Washington,DC 20402 32? Easic Classification of Flammab e and Code of Federal Regulations,Title 29 Com. bustible Liquids Code of Federal Regulations,Title 49 1-321 1998 CAUFORS€€A FIRE CODE APPENDIX V:-R APPENDIX VI-B HAZARD RANKING SECTION I —SCOPE SECTION 3—DEGREE OF HAZARD Assignment of levels of hazards to be applied to sped c hazard MRERGHTER WARNING PLACARD DE 1 NAMNS classes as required by UFC Standard 79-3 shall be in accordance BASED ON HAZARD CLASSIFICATION CATEGO €1ES with this appendix.The appendix is based or application of-.he de- HAZARD CATEGORY DdsacNAMN greys of hazard as defined in UFC S.ta.�kdard 79-3 arranged by ^az- ;Combustible liquid IllF2 and class as for specific categories defined in Article 2 and used !Combustible liquid IIIA F2 throughout the code. combust ible!iquid Ff. Combustible dust F4 Combustible fiber ? F3 @t l A Ct-yogekkie`lar.;:kable i F '4,143 Cryogenic ox:dtzi:g (Dx, ? xplosve R4 The following hazard ranlcirgs have been established by using � 3 l 2 F nmab s d guidelines fou-ndi with"r UFFC Standard 79-3.As noted in Section 'M rnm ao e gas(gaseous) F4 -7 of the standard,there could be specific reasons to alae-the de- �aam mab? gas(liquefied) F4 gree of hazard assigned to a speck Materia?,for example,#gram Flammable 1*`d 1R F4 F'ammable 1i;;aid'B F3 tion temperature,flammable e range,or s.isceptibility of a conta ner Flammable liquid tC F3 to rapture by an imernal combustion explosion or to tretal failure Organic peroxide,UD ' R4 vrhiie under pressure or because of heat from, -external:rise. As a Oi-ganic peroxwe 1 F4,R3 result, the degree of hazard assigned for the same _ratenal can !0rgaaaic peroxide Ii i F3,R3 varyvvhe x assessed Organic peroxide 111 ! F2,R2 by differetu people of equal competence. ;Organic peroxide iv Fc,Rl The hazard rankings assigned to each given class represent rea ;Oxgd zi g gas(gaseous)anic peroxide V �a Ox � sonable tnin k rrA hazard levels for a give%k class used on ti=e Use Oxidizing gas(liquefied) ox of criteria established by UFC Standard 79-3,Specific cases of use Oxidizer 4 Ox or storage nay dictate.the us-, bight.degrees of:.^:azard i cer- Oxidizer 3 OX tats` cases. Oxidizer 2 €x Oxidizer• ox i s yrophoric gases F4 Fyroplkor;c solids,liquids F3 Unstable reactive 4D R4 Unstable reactive 3O R4 Unstable reactive 3N R3 U-stable reactive 2 R2 U-stable reactive 1 R1 Water reactive 3 I W,R3 `mater reactive 2 W,§R2 Water reactive i ! vii,R• I Corrosive H3,COR 3'cxic l3 Highly toxic 4 1a•r?ant2 f sensitizer HI CCar ioRAD arcinegenk? %34 3 2 or 1 _jOiher earth hazards r H3,2 or F—Flarnmable categoay, l2—Reactive category. H—Health category. W—Special hazard: water reactive. OX---Special hazard:oxid?zing properties. RAD—Special hazard: radioactivity(symbol used). COR—Cor osive. UD—Unclassified:deterlable material, 4D-----Class 4 detorabae Material. 3D—Class 3 detorable rnatenal, 3N—Mass 3 nor:detonable Material. 123 1999 CAS€FORMA RRE CODE APPENDIX VI-C APPENDIX VI-C EMERGENCY RELIEF VENTING FOR FIRE EXPOSURE FOR ABOVEGROUND TANKS (See UFC Section 7902.2.6.3.1) The requirements for emergency venting given in Table For areas exceeding 2,800 square fee,(260.4 r s2,°.,i,has�e n 7902.2-1-3 and tale modification factors in Section 7902.2.6.3.4 are concluded that complete fire involvement is unlikely,and loss of derived from a consideration of; metal strength from overheating will cause failure it the vapor 1. Probable maximum rate of heat transfer ger unit area, space before development of-naximum,possible vapor evolution rate, '1`isereore, additional venting capacity beyond the vapor 2. Size of tank and the percentage of to W. area likely to be ex- equivalent of 14,090,000 Bta/h(4'28 370 W)will no,be effec- posed, tive or required. 3. Time rega fired to bring tante contents to bail, For tanks and storage vessels designed for pressures over 1 psig 4. Time required to ilea,urwet portions of the tank shell or roof (6.89kPa),additional venting for exposed surfaces beyond 2,800 to a temperature where the metal will lose strength,and square feet(260.4 m2)is believer to be desirable because,under ,hese storage conditions, liquids are stored close to their boiEng 5. Effect of drainage,insulation and the application of water it points,Wherefore,the time to bring the container contents to boil- reducing fire exposure and heat transfer. ing corditions nay not be significant.For these situations,a heat Wavle 7902.2-H is baser on a composite curve which is consid- input value should be deterrmned on the basis of erect to be composee of three straight lines when plotted on log-log paper.See F:gore A-SII-C-a.The curve may be droner it the fol- Q=21-000A"2 lowing Manner: For 81. tQ=43,198 AG-82 The first straight line is drawn on log-lot; paper between the point 400,000 Bndh,at 20 square feet(117 200 W at 18.6 M2)ex- The f_ow capacities are based on the assumption that-he stored posed surface area and the point 4,W0,000 BtuPh a,200 square liquid will have,he characteristics of hexane,and the vapor liber- fee,(1 172 0°023 W at 186 m:1)exposed surface area.The equedon aced has been transposed to equivalent free at 60°F(15.5°C)and. for this portio_:of tie curve is Q m 20,04)0A,(Mor SI. =63,10435). 14.7 Asia(10 .3 kPa)by using.appropriate factors in: See Table A-VI-2✓-1. a The second straight lute is drawer on log-tog graph paper be- 70.53 tweet the-oints 4,23.00;000 Btulh at 200 square feet(1 172'000 W CFF a' 185 n:2) exposer surface area and 9,950,430£3 Bts:fn a, 1,000 74r square feet (2 915 350 VAI at 93 m2) exposed surface area. The >~ 15.840 equation for-1ais �srtiot�of.lie carve is Q m 199,30G11�.5�{:or;"$�. or St. �"Iif�`' - -`-� �.�' 224,.450 ),See Fable I�-STI-C-1. The d ird straight lire is plotted on log-log graph paper between WHERE. the points 4,950,000 Bul-Th at 1,000 square fee-(2 915 350 W at 93 rn2)expose;surface area and 14,090,000 Bt:slh, at 2,800 square 70.5 = the factor for converting pounds of gas to cubic fee' feet(4 128 370 W a'260.4:sae)exposed surface area.!"he equa- {:5.84=the conversion factor to—.13)of ain tion forth s gortior of the curve is Q=963,4&'GA0.338(For SI.Q m L = latent heat of vaporization. 630,4255 •3-R).See Table ANI-4✓-1. M = molecular weight. = total heat input per hour expressed it Btu(for Sl:Bn ala x TABLE�s�el��p'€ � �'�t�t��USED TO0.243®W), Consideratior has scot been giver to possible expansion from the heating of the vapor above the boiling point of the liquid:,its i a ! specific heat,or,he difference Im density between the discharge 1 x ,C 3 x 0193"Or N x 0.00E x=23 for W x 0,093 x 0.293 fcr W c o for M2 for m2 # for M, temperature and 60 F(15,5 2 ),since some of these changes are 20 4Cv,4303 200 4,030,02 0 1,GL0 l0,X0,0 23 ; compensating. 3G 6w,000 250 4,539,000 1,wo 10,593, 0 40 800,00£3 300 5,032,000^ 1,400 1, 011-22,`000 Since taJlsk vert valves are ordinarily rated it CM<'f standard air, 0 J2➢ ,043 3$0 5,491,00^ #, , 0 ,he figures derived from Tablee 7902.2-H may be used withht -, dp- i 60,0W� f o 5,922,00 1,800 A2,t140;G0 f# 2C3propriate tank pressure as a basis for valve selection. 70 _,4cW,00l 19 500 6,7 ,^v 2,0 12,449,0.,0 $E3 €,601,000 600 ? 7,450,C�,'ti• 2,4w 3 1,3,188,01,100 90 1,800'0'00 700 8,,29,,000 2,800 14,000,Dw ; 7abie ANI-C-2 gives,for a variety of chemicals,the constants €00 2,13Ek3;300 800 8,768,0 ai e i which can be used to compute the vapor generated and equivalent 123 2,4€3€3,00 400 9,372,000 Over free air for liquids tither tbar hexane, where greater exactness is #43 2,8C,0,00{) 10,00(),000 160 3,2tx3:3�C + desired.inspections of the table will show that the use of hexanse in def-ivirg Table 7902.2-H provides results which are wit m an ac- 20v 4, Qt3,3EC ceptable degree of accuracy for the listed liquids. 1-325 APPENDIX F£1-C 1998 CALi1'ORMA FIRE CODE 14,.-90,000 9,9w,wos k `�° f44 � •Vie$° : ° E,. 0 Edf � H 200 1, 8'x: 2,8W A EXPOSED WETTED SURFACE AREA IN SQUARE FEE (x:,093 for m2) MGURE A-Vl-C-i---COMPMTE CURVE BASED ON EQUATIONS FOUND iN TA LE A-VI-C-1 SABLE A-V€-C-2-CONSTANTS TO CA1 CULATE VAPOR GEN'ERAT'ED AND EQUIVALENT FREE AM FOR I-€�2,DS OTHER THAN HEXANE i HEAT Og VdAPOP'ZaTSCtBd BTU PER L9.AT BOUNG PONT ro x 2.326 Oar Ml b ; 9 x 2.32";for 3c IRg MOLECULAR w#sEZsrs`�a� $ Acetaldehyde 1,673 44.05 252 i Acetc acid j 1,350 60.05 174 Acetic anhydride { 1,792 102.09 1 177 I Acetone 1,708 58.08 224 i Acetonitrile 2,000 41:35 312 Acrylonitrile 1,930 53.05 265 n-Amyl aico of 2,025 88.35 216 Aniline 1,795 93.32 185 Benzene 1,493 4 78.3: €b9 n-Butyl acetate 1,432 i 6J 6 133 c£yl alcohol 2,!85 74.12 E 254 o i Carbon risulfae ,310 ' 75.13 150 Chloe fsenzene42.2 ' 332.55 134 Cyclohexane '-,414 84.35 154 Cyclohexanol 953 300.15 195 Cycichexwnone 1,521" 9&14 354 o-Dsclaloro'oenzene 1,455 147.01 120 ds-Dichioroethylene 1,350 96.95 # 337 Bietftyl gyne 1,403 % 73-!4 i 154 Dimethyl acetarc<sde 1,997 87.12 234 Dimethyl imine 3,675 45.08 250 Dimethyl forma.mide 2,1-20 73.09 248 Dioxane(diethylenf,ether) 1,555 88.10 177 E£hyi acetate 11,477 88. 157 } Ethyl alcohol 2,500 45.107 368 Ethyl cbicride 1,340 64.52 167 Ethylene dic`tlonde 1,363 98.97 137 E Ethyl ether ;31" 74.12 152 Furan 1,362 68.07 ii I65 -Furfural 1,952 95.08 i 200 E Gasoline €,370-1,470 96.00 140-150 6 i-ieptane 1,383 i 1010.20 138 1€exane 1,337 86._7 -44 E Hydrogen cyan'de 2,290 27.33 430 Isoamyl alcohol 1,990 i 88.15 2#2 €sobutyl 21&nol 2,135 74.12 248 Isopropyl alcohol 2,225 60.09 287 IYeEhyi�:cc;^.oi 2,680 32.04 i 474 (Cominued) 1 326 ..... ......... ......... ......... .. ......._ ......... ......_.. ........ ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......._... _...... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ........_... _ ........................ _ 19M CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE APPENDIX VI-C TABLE A-VI-C-2--- ONSTANTTO CALCULATE VAPOR GENERATED AND MAVALENT FREE AM FOR UOUDS OTHER THAN MEXANE-(Co tthued) ' BEAD'OF V AP!'3&MPa':MN BTU PER pal#! LB.AT 8MUNG Pv NT MOLECULAR 2.326 lo?;WA WMGMT i x 22.326 for kJ/kg M' hy1 et yu ketone :,523 72.1,0 ¢ 19: P»?.,_hy#�etthac¢y.ate x,432 $ '00.14 143 n-Octane °,412 i ?14.22 132 ,=1'entant 3CC 72.15 c 153 N-Pm y#a ease 1,468 102.13 E 145 n-propyl alcohol 2,295 i 60.09 296 Tetmhydro f imn q 428 72.10 158 3 Toluene SCO € 92.13 155 vinyl aceta!-c532 i 85.09 165 i G-xylene r 1,538 i 105.16 149 Note:For daia cn of e,chemicals,see chem:stty'handbook. ALRAS#-C-3-APPROMMATE WETTED AREAS FOR HORMONTAL TANKS iTH FLAT HEADS(square feet) We' ed Ares Equaa a 75 Percent Tota!Area) N 0.093 fw M2 x 3533 4or*.^m APPR MMATE TED AMA 1 atg yrs!or,)-x 6_0931m;r� i 3 32 4 39 i 55 ; s 5 46 E 65 88 6 53 74 100 7 50 84 ;12 142 173 I E { 8 67 i 93 i24 3 `56 190 i 226 9 74 i i 136 170 i 206 245 286 10 8 12 147 3 384 223 264 3 308 353 ' c .1 88 i 121 159 198 239 E 283 i 329 377 428 j 12 E 95 fi 131 171 213 256 301 i 350 i 400 s 454 509 i 13 102 140 183 227 272 320 ( 371 i 424 480 537 14 109 150 194 241 289 339 ! 393 i 447 5.06 565 1 15 i 316 159 206 255 305 358 414 471 E 532 594 16 123 169 218 i 269 ; 322 377435 495 558 622 17 330 178 230 233 i 338 395 456 i 518 584 ' 650 18 337 # 1188 ? 242 298 355 414 477 E 542 610 678 19 197 253 t 312 1 371 433 ' 499 565 636 i 707 21 206 265 21 326 388 452 520 i 58"9 652 1 735 2;6 277 I 340 j 404 47i 54: " 612 588 763 22 g 225 289 354 3 421 490 562 i 636 714 792 23 1 235 3W1 358 437 508 ; 584 659 740 820 24 3 244 3:2 383 454 527 635 683 765 848 25 i 324 397 i 470 546 626 706 791 i 876 i E 26 336 411 i 487 565 547 730 817 ' 905 27 347 425 i 503 584 668 754 S 843 j 933 I 28 359 440 i 520 j 603 690 777 i 869 951 29 37i 454 ; 536 i 621 711 801 ? 895 989 3U E 383 468 553 640 732 824 921 j 1,018 t s 3-, 395 482 569 559 9 753 848 S 947 B 1,046 32 ! s 496 586 678 775 871 973 1,074 33510 602 3 697 796 895 999 1,103 34 i 524 # 619 i 715 8:7 918 :,0025 1>131 35 539 635 734 838 942 1,051 1,159 36 3 € 553 652 i 753 3 860 966 1,077 1,187 38 567 568 772 88: ? 989 1,103 f 1,216 ( I 585 ; 791 ; 902 1;313 129 1,244 j 39 7101 810 i 923 1,036 ',155 1,272 402i 718 828 i 944 :,�`.s'6•^v 8' 1,301 41 i 734 ; 847 i 966 ?,083 1207 1,329 42 1 751 866 987 i 1,107 1,233 1,357 i 43 767 ' 835 1,008 1 1,130 ' 1,259 i 1,385 44 I 904 1>029 t»154 1,284 1,414 44 ? i 923 i 1,;51 1,178 €,310 1,442 941 1,072 1,20 1,336 ? 1,470 47 960 %0193 i 1,225 3,362 48 979 1,164 1,248 i1,388 :,527 j i 49 t # ( 998 ? 135 1,272 ? 1,414 555 1 -- 510 } 1 ,57 1295 1,440 1,583 i �X57 APPENEM Vi-C 1998 0-AUFORMA FIRE CODE TABLE A..W-C- APPROX€ ,ATE WETTED AREAS FOR HORIZONTAL TANKS WITH FLAT HEADS(square feat) (Wetted Area Equs 75 Percent Total Arosy--(Contlnuad) TANK MAff?ETER(fast) TAK,K x d,d93lar rrma LENST E (teat) V k S Y E 9 tC 41 12 3 x 305 foe mv-,, i R.PPiiOXtt E WETTED AREA(Square feat;-x C,M lar a 5; ; t 1,178 1,319 .466 1,612 52 1,199 1,342 1,492 1,540 53 f 1,220 1,356 1,518 3 1,658 54 # 1,246 1,389 I '_,544 1,596 55 i ` i 1,263 1,41,3 1,57^ 1,725 1 56 I 1,437 1,593 1,753 p 57 i E 1,460 1,622 1,781 58 ' 3 1,484 1,648 1,869 59 i ; 1,507 1.574 1,839 50 1,531 1,700 1 866 51 # 1,725 1,894 52 i E 1,752 1,923 E 63 ' f i 1,778 1,95, 64 ? ° 1,803 1,579 - 65 I 1 E j 1,829 2,007 66 1,855 i 2,035 e 67 2,064 i 58 E ; 2,392 s 69 E E E 2,120 70 i ' 2,149 71 E j 2,177 72 E i i 2,205 4--3328 _.. _.. _....... 1896 CAUFOR A FIRE CODE APPENDIX WD APPENDIX I- MODEL CITATION PROGRAM (See UFC Section 103,41-1) SECTION I ®GENERAL 2. A coarse of actions to be tamer when a condition exists that causes an unmediate or extreme threat to life Or PrOPe:€y from,Finn m Scope. miany agencies chat ed with the responsibs:iity of en- and explosion. forcing the uniform wire Code have determired that,the issuance o cAations is necessa~y for gaining comp lance in sonle resriri- 2 3 Authority. stances.Therefore,the following outline ar d examples have beer 1. .,—.. Ordinance, Section , grants au- drawn up to assist ju sdictagns in the for°tnulatioh o`a citation pro- €1 o:ity €o use citatzo rs €o v u a€ions f"any ordinance o the grams. 1.2 initiating arrespasrrdetrce, See Figure .ite a ette she 2. Uriforrn Fire Code Section 103.4.1 states that',he "chief is a€ttiiorized to issue such orders as may re necessary for:he et,- eafS€sten,in€steabli5hing a citation program, €(3 dJrlif E�°tet`€G if e f 5cemCi°of€fi'fire'S`t'der.CP laws are,ordinances. appropi:ate legal officer of the jurisdiction stating the need,legal basis and Intent to establish a progran, of t:iris type. This letter 3. ��rs�ant c `_ate Ia�a{Secti,i,citations for isdezrseant is, she rile prompt a reply:nor the lege:officer advising the e r`o cirg any local or state code applicable to fire and life safety may be agency of the action necessary to implement the program. cited. 2,4 Penal€y, Ordinance Not more that,$5100.00 fire; 1.3 Citation Ordinance. (See figure A-VI-D-2.)In a few juris- i:tmp<isoninert not more than six niontits;or both.A misde:rearor. d c ions the legal officer has advised the enforcing agency that a Each day is a separate offense, municipal ordinance must be passed to allow forthe issuance or ertatiors.1t,such cases,a model ordinance is provide:as an exam- 2.5 Materials Helpful in Writing a Citation. p1e. I. Unnfbrm Fire-"ode. L4 Citation Program. 3- themajority of cases,the lega<officer 2. List of zourt t.o ways. has required the enforcing agency to sul isle¢the CO :plete prog;ain 3. Lst of co i rye s odes and sections violated. to the legal officer'soffice for review and approval. 2.6 Of icer's Demeanor. The insister in which:he officer cern- iComponents. ane necessary components ver=ts e f a con rplete ci- ducts a relationshr,with the vioi�tor is of p,eramour€importance. teflon Program include the following:co t has an effect on the violator's inti€ude throughout the duration of the citing pe6od and a strong bearing or public Opinion concern- :. Operating procedureand policy.see Section 2. ing this department.Acss� leo rs aid businesslike,de ilea ion rr st 2. Sample fairs.,See Figures A.-VI-I3-3 and A-VI-D-4. be displayed, and officers should never enter into all arguments. Remember,most violators b'ame the officer,not themselves.An 3. Dail schedule.See Figure A-VI-D-5. alert,confident:earner and a reasonable attitude may affect the violator,creating a more favorable atmosphere for the issuance of the citation. SECTION 2—OPERATING PROCEDURE CITATION 207 Salutation or Intro€uctiom It is very important for officers PROGRAM . , adequately introduce themselves, establish t rein identity ar, 2.1 Department Policy. The fare prevenrmn bureau,shall be re- the Purpose of their presence to the person it,charge of the prerm, spousible for the enforcement of laws and regulations for the safe- ises, guarding, to a reasonable degree, of life and property from the 18 Reason to Issue Citation. CitatJons will not normally be is- hazards of`ire and explosion and from conditions hazardous€c sued on the first visit.When row-re violations of the applicable life and property iii:.he use or occupancy of buildings or preinises fire code are encountered,citatiOrs will generally be issued-o'- and their contents. lowing the third visit or second reinspection. '.t:s'he infero of the departn.ent,to achieve compliance by tradi- if code compliance:has not been obtained on the second vis:€or tional means of inspector, rolifica€ion, granting of reasorable tie first reinspectie r,t re inspector shoi ld r erticsr the posy<biaity time to cor ply attd reinspection.The citation shall be used only of a citation and Vee reed to issue one,:n all cases,adequate tifl`t".e after ail reasonablie treans to gain compliance have failed or,with shall be provided lbetween inspections.This will vary avis.}:the se- proper justification,at the discretion of the fire chief. no$usness of the violation and the i c-,nplexity of the work to be By department policy,only those members of:ase fie depart- done. nient specifically designated by the tare chief may issues.ciratiotrs, in those instances where the time lad€for con tpliarce has ex- pired but the violator is maki-ng a reasonable effort to c:orrn'sy and The adoption of the �Ivra�or7az r'ire �c�e is co steered in the na it sed ate fire or life hazard exzsts,the decision not to issue a Ordinance, Division Article citation carr be rnade by the inspector. Section , and establishes the procedures for handling violations o`said cone and applicable city ordinarces. 19 Issuance of t✓ltation The citation(Notice to Appear)must st be sighed by the person responsible for the premises.This may be 12 r ase. the owner,lessee or-manager,but the citation must be issued to the 1. To gain compliance with the state and local codes, ordi- r sponsiNe person. nat,ces and regulations,when ail reasonable efforts Have been un- 210 Haring the Arrest(Issue Citation). A citation for a mis- successful. demeanor offense is an arrest.The violator's signature is a prom.- APPENM Vl-D 1998 mALWORIa A FIRE CODE ise to appear as instructed and the violator is released upon the 2.13.4 Citation procedure& ':he citation procedures are: violator's signing.Refusal to sign wo:ilc require physical arrest. 1, Adults heft cared 19 years omust older' ust be able to be (See Refusal£o Sign Citation,below.) reached in the event a bench warrant is-issued. After fire officer has:;rade a decision to arrest,the officer shout 2. Adults cited shall be cited in the focal judicial court. Crake the arrest by notffying the violator that tate violator is ar- rested,the cause for the arrest and the autho-icy to crape fire arrest 3, Juveniles shall be cited in the juvenile court. (enabling state or local law). 4. Citation books shall be issues by citation number to the as- 2.11 Refusal to Sign Citatiom he citatior is a release stating signed inspector.The inspector is accountable for each citation by that the defendant will appear in court or post bail in lieu of physi- number. cal arrest.In extreme cases,one-nay encounter an individual who 5. The citation shall be fl=ed out comvletely and correctly and will refuse to sign the citation, After all reasonable efforts have all pertinent information en=tered. been pursued and a signature is not obtainable,the fire prevention officer will summon a police office-or she off,explain the situa- 6. When the citation is written and completed,copies will be tion to such of€icer, and request a physical arrest(per state law). distributed as fo?rows: 2.12 Accountability, Each citatio=n is numbeied and accounted 6.1 Cited person's copy—give to violator. for.A list of all citations will be maintained in the headquarters fire 6.2 Court copy(original)—attach copies of inspection notices prevention off-ice according to the area office of issuance. and a sulnnrary sheet and deliver to tate district attorney or y If a mistake is made while a,,.cation is being written it shall be £he citattorney. voided and the office copy gwen to the fire depan.-nerst citation 6.3 File copy (fire department's copy;----forward to the fire clerk for:"ling, chief's office;a dui)icate will be returned to the field of- fice for the occupancy file. 2.13 Procedures. 7. The fire department shall beep a citation log entermg each 2.13.1 Routine violations. A written: notice shall be issued citation and final disposition. whenever a code violation is encountered.she notice shall be is- 2e14 Restrictions.Restrictions are as farrows: sued to tine persons responsible for the pre=mises or their au=thorized representative. 1. Citations shall be issues only after all responsible means to gain voluntary compliance have been exhausted as support by The rin=se established for reinspection may vary depending on documentation. circuans£ances, but generally, within 15-30 days,one of the fol- lowing should occur: EX6✓'EM€N: C'tations issued for vioiatiors which present irn- -ninent life hazards such as trespassing in a closed area,smoking sr 1. Com—,iance with all requirements, closed or restricted areas,fsiiure to obey lawful orders of a Fre inspec- nor,faulty equipment or procedures,and violations of a sim;lar nature 2. Partial compliance watt€a designated reinspection date. will not require prior justification. 3. A satisfactory proposal for compliance with an agreed-upon 2. Citations shall be issu=ed only by qualified officers as desig- time for completion. -sated by the fire chief. 4. A final notice issu=ed with a warning of pending legal action. 2.15 Use of Citation.Uses of citations are as follows: The zr otunt of time permitted for cornplia ice shall be depemm- 1. Citations shall be used only where a viola,or of a specific debt upon the hazard and clanger created by the violation.Fxces- section of the appropriat=e code or ordinance has occu=rred. sive time for cot-spliance may weaken the fire department's posit on it the event legal action is-ecu i~ed. 2• Documentation establishing p mor efforts to gain compliance shall be in evidence. When deemed necessary by the enforcing agency, a courtesy EXCEPTION. Citations issued for violations which present ss;- pre-citation letter may be issued to war_-:of z pending citation(see rninent He hazards sect as trespassing in a closed area,s a o°sing in, Fig-are A-V-D-3).Such letters-fray be sent by certified rail if the closed or restricted areas,failure to obey lawful orders of a fire i.spec vio lator is riot available. tor,faulty equipment or procedures,and violations of similar nature will no:require p=rior justification. 2,13,2 Imminent hazards. Carder hazard abated,and 3. issuing person shall be qualified as required by state law. 1, if the hazard is abated as req tested,follow with a pre-cita- 4. The offense for which the citation:is iss=ued shall be a r sisde- tier letter advisrn of a citaatior rocedure for future or simr^alar vto- t g P- rreznor end not a felony. lations,Citation may be issued if it is a repeat violatior. 5. The date to appear as shown on the citation shall be as set 2. if the hazard isno*abated,inspector takes action:necessary forth by file local municipal court from the date of issuance. to abate the hazard and citation is issued immediately. 6. Whenever the issuing person c testions the uncertainty of re- 2.13.3 Transient violations (violations rot occum—i,ig a£a per- leasing the violator u=pon signing the citation or his prornise to an- marert place of business). pear, the assistance of a sheriff or police officer shou=ld be 1. `Jioiations involving persons who are transient are handled requested. by a citation or by arrestif the violation is court-fitted in the inspec- 7. All violations shall be indicated on the citation with refer- torts tlresence, ence to the appropriate code or regulations,including the specific 2. When a physical arrest is necessary,a local law enforcement section number. officer(sheriff or police) shall be requested to tape the violator 8, All violations as shown on the citation shall be expl .iced to into custody and to ensure proper procedures are followe€, the violator prior to leis signing. ..... ......... .............._... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ....................... ........ ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ............_..._.... ........ ........ .. 1998 CAUpORMA RAE CODE APPENDIX' i-D Address co respondence to the appropri ate legal officer in the ttnunicipality or district(i.e.,city attorney or district attorney). Dear The spire Depariment is proposing to initiate a citation program.T his department has deter- ;?'rine:that there is a need for this type of action:and,in some applications,would appropriately serve tate legal process.ro date,where we have beenunable to gain compliance through routine inspection,notifications,rein- spections,granting of brie,explanations and extensions,we have had;o file formal complaints.This process has consistently resulted its extended delays,continuing violations and added work for legal departments.Also, in special situations where immediate action must be takers,citations could be issued to individuals violating the Iaw. This department is currently reuaired by law to enforce laws pertaining to fire and life safety. Section 1003.11 2 of the Unifo,tri Fare Code reads as follows: 103.2.1.2.Authority of Fire Personnel to Exercise Powers of Police Officers. 'l Ile chief and rnembers of the fire prevention bureau, shall have the powers of a police officer in performing their duties under this code. , . Tilis provision of the Uniform Fire Code makes it clear that firefighters have the powers of police officers to enforce the Unijom Fire Code, It would be our intent to continue to follow the normal Notice procedure presently being used and to issue citations or:ly in those situations where it is deemed applicable.Citations would r<ot be issued at the time of first contact except in unusual circumstances. The proposed program would eliminate the clerical and legal work of many cases which currently must go through:the complaint process. Blease review the prograrns as submitted and contact for your response to the proposed program. FI URE A-VI-DF2®i ODEL CITAnON ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ADDING SECTION TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE,PROVIDING FOR CITY COU CiL DESiGNATION OF EMPLOYEES ANIS OFFICERS AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE ARREST CITATIONS, e THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS. SECTION 1.Chapter of the Municipal Code is hereby anended by the addition thereto of a new section,to be numbered and reading as follows; Issuance of Citations by Designated Officers and Employee&Officers and employees of the city who have the discretionary duty to enforce a statute or ordinance may,pursuart to Section of and subject to the provisions hereof,arrest a person without a warrant whenever any such officer or employee has reasonable cause to believe that the person:to be arrested has corn_-mitted a m;sde- meanor its the offil cer's or e?pployce's presence which he or she has the discretionary duty to enforce,and to issue a notice to appear and to release such person.on the person's written promise to appear in court,aur- suant to Section of the��}.t 2f iters and ernpioy ees shall rot be allowed by Elaeir s�parlor to exercise;the arrest and citation aut>rority herein cotsferre ,unless such officer or ernployee is within a c;as- sification of city officers and employees designated by resolution of the city council to exercise such arrest and citation auk ority as to specified misdernearor vio atiors.The city manager shall establish and cane to be administered a special enforcement training program designed to instruct each off'cer or employee who will exercise such arrest and citation authority,regarding the provisions of the statutes and ordinances to be enforced,the evidentiary prerequisites to proper prosecution for violations thereof,the appropriate proce- dures for trakirg arrests or otherwise prudently exercising stick arrest and citation aut;1tority,and the legal and practical ramifications aid limitations attendant thereto.Any such officers or employees shall be ap- propriately instructed to deposit executed citations or notices within the for fl,_ing with the court after review for legal,sufficiency. SECTION 2.Effective Bate.1 his ordinance shall be in fill force and effect dainty(30)days after passage. SECTION 3. Publication.The city clerk is hereby ordered and directed to certify to the passage of this ordinance and to cause sane to be published once in a daily newspaper of general circuladort, printed,published and circa laced in the City of ADOPTED this .day of IS 1-3v1 APPENDM W-D 1993 CA FORMA FIRE COD FIGURE A-VI-0RE-Cr's4i'ION LETTER Date ertifred Mail---Return receipt requested Delivered in person Dear Tp e _ _ Fire Department conducted a f resafety inspections at the following: Name Address on(date) At that time a notice was issued.indicating the corrections required to provide compliance with the applicable codes,reg:,rlanons and ordinances.Compliance is required by Uny'orm Fire Code Section 10 B.4.1 Reinspections were:rade on(date Qf. in ar attempt to gain compliance with the above-men- Fire bove-me t- Fire Code regulations.We were unst ceessfttl it obtaining co=mpliance. This:eater is to inform you that a fire inspector for the Fire Department will make a reinspection at the above-rnetrtioned establishment on to determine if the necessary corrections have beer.grade. If the necessary corrections have not been completed by ,a citation will be issued which will require an appearance by you in court. This letter is written as a courtesy to you in order to avoid future litigation. Name Title 1-332 1998 CALIF RMA RRE COU APPENDIX WD . MURE A-WD-4 FORMS APPROVED BY jUDMAL COUNM ,For# for UnIf 4�d ?� #� r s� FACE SIDE 0#�OE FORM NOTICE TO APPEAR ,00 1 DA:5TM s M xIN � i i AES. #vd Ai2t7 5^� CC}T, allSiNESS AMaMi i C: Y A`iRT9#DATE fi� s LOCAMN OF OFFENSE(--) a i i �r i •G GF-ZMSE}S) WRESE""CE.CERTE;:TD r4 fMFORV rt io§AND EEMEF-p CERTfFY UNDER PENALTY 6' PER,v-RY TRA;TF2E 5'ORE- GONG iS TRUc-AND CCRFM.T.r-XECUTEC ON THE DATE SHOWN AT ABOVE CALM � NAME OF ARREST.'WS CFF;CER�:F r,�FrZREN-FROM ABOVE- &, W;-M'OUT Ate° `dYs �c:.f PR2'MME-Q APPEAR AT THE` &SE AND PLACE C#ECM)BELOW. �y�•� f'y 3;� £� tlfy[ 1 FCR?I AF?Ai1i�EC R1°�4.E,te3CS..,di CCit?eC'l<'.�€ gEs REVERSE WCg ;�My a,aes s^.d:cats$Pace$$:;b,W to soca;or sgsncy requiwnen.:s. (Continued) 1-333 APPENDIX VI-D 1998 CALIF ORD€€A HRR CODE FI WIE A-Vi- - Continued) RULES OF COURT Form?or Uxt#cr7ra �i�d � �y Citation] REvERsE SIDE Or Vs LATOR'S COPY iMPORTANT—READ CAREFULLY � t�I MLLFUL FA._JRE TO APPEAR AS PROKSED!S A SEPARATE VICEAT;ON FOR WHICH YOU MAY i�W ARRESTED A�� e Rs e� BY 6 MONTHS I':; ,SAIL, AND/OR $500.00 SINE � REGARDLESS OF':HE DISPOSMO\QF THE ORnINAL CHARGE. $ d P vein f,. '¢ it �d�� n�Ef3`Fkvg`g "o lug*11M MIMI', �.. I 15, k_ 1 r �k a t kVA m j 'n, k i. (continued) `:--$-3$ iSS&CALF FORK€A HRE CODE APPENDIX r":-D FSGURF A-V!-0-4—eContinuedg FORMS APPROVED BY JUDi A'-CbUNCiL RE"'Esse ft;-:or couRT C-n;>y BAIL- HE DEFENDANT tS TO BE AO;Af "ED T.^,BAIL N TFE SUS'OF DOLLARS rE, s � ,€ g E w.✓�w� q�aAE a t2 s31a sr a 4 � x E F �s 3 ul r rE ¢ S r z V_ ! � i e i € IN 335 APPS DM V€-0 1998 CALIFORNIA MRE CODE FIGURE A-V-D-S Ball scheduie INSERT LOCAL ORDINANCES WHERE APPLICABLE SECTION OFFENSE ShL 103.4.3- Noncompliance with Orders or Novices s50OLO 103.4.3.2 Noncompliance w:`4s Condernna ios Tag 513000 1013.4.3.3 Remova€and Destruction of`fags and Signs MOO 103.4.4 Unlawnil Continuance of Hazards MOO A".]other viol:tiros are$75,00 plus court costs.Fires are forfeitable on fi=st offense and mandatory appear- ance is required on second offense. .. _....... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ...... ......... ......... _ .................. ...._. ......... ......... ......... ....._._.. 1998 CAE,.€rORMA FIRE CODE APPENDIX VI-E REFERENCE TABLES FROM THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE TABLE S-A----DEESC IPT€ON OF OCCUPANCiES BY GROUP AND DIVISION i A A,blinding or portion of a building raving an assembly room with an occupant load of',000 or more and a stage. i A-2 :A building or portion:of a building.having an assembly room with an occupari4 load of less than 1;000 and a legitmiate 3 i stage 1 A' -2. E Ips building or portion of a building having at,assembly room with an occupant load of 300 or:here without 333.1.1 g g g d « p. p F or Group B Occupancy. std e, _.c .din sdch buildings s use^for education^€purposes and not e'assed as a Chou A-3� Any building cr portion of a building having an assembly room with ern occupant lora of'ess than 300 without a eg tit—ate stage including such b ld rigs used for edWca6o.a purposes and not classed as a Group v or Group 3 i Occ�aai?cy 3 A-4 ;Stadiums,review=ng stands and ar,nusemen',parr structures not included within other Group A Occupancies. � 133 l i A building or structure,or a portion thereof,for office,professional o service-type transac ions including storage of 3 records and accou-t s,and eating and drinking establish:rents with an occupant load of less the-50. Any building used for educational purposes through rhe 12th.grade by 50 or t sore persons for more than 12.sours per week or four hours in any one day. � F-2 345.1 Any building used for educational purposes through the 12th grade by less Char.5v persons for more than 12 hours per iweek or four hours in any one day. E-3 Any bt:iI&ng or portion,thereof used for day-care purposes for r.^.ore t^an six pe sons. F-1 i Moderate-hazard factory and industrial occupancies including factory and ndustrial uses trot classified as Group F, 3 Div cion 2 occupancies. 306.1 i F-2 E Low-hazard factory and industrial occapwic'es including facilities producing noncombustible c:nonexplosive t�ater.�s which during flushing,packing c processing do not ovoly a sigy:=.ficant fire hazard. Occupancies with a quantity os inaterial h,the building in excess of those listed_n Table 3-D which preset a high explosion hazard as lined in Section 307.1.1. µ §-2 Occupancies with a q amity of material in the building in excess oftose listed in Table 3-D which prese.'a moderate explosion hazard or a hazard from acceleFin ted burning as listed ki Section 347.1.1. ; H-3 307.1 Occupancies with a q antic of material...thebuilding � � p y g i s excess o_t^ose listed in table 3-D which present a High lir i i or physical hazard as`listed in Section 3€17.1.1. ! H-4 Repair garages not classified as Group S,Division,3 Occupancies. 3-1-5 Aircraft repair hangars not classified as Group 5,Division 5 Occupancies-and heliports. -6 3G7.i an d #Semiconductor fabrication acihi2ies and compLmble research and dove%op ne t areas when the facih ies ih.which � 307.11 i hazardous production mat na:s are used,and the aggregate quantity of:�atenal is in excess of those listed in Table 3-1) � i or Table 3-c. E °4-7 337 Occupancies having quantities of materials in excess of those listed in Table 3-F that are health hazards as listed,in Section 337.1.1. Nurseries for the full-tune-am of children under'he age o_`six(each accorritnod-ating r:ore than five children), � hospitals,sanrtari:tnis,nursing Icor;es with ronambulatcry patients and similar b sldr.,..gs(each accommodating more than,five patients) 1.2 Health-care centers for arnbulatory patients receiving outpatient medical cave which may.render the patient incapable or 33s.1 i unassisted self-preservation(each tenant space accornniodat ng more than five such patients). � 1-2 ; Nursing homes for ambulatory patients,Homes for children six years of age or over(each accoir_:fodating more than five persons). 13 i Mental hospitals,menta.sasn"ar-iums„ails,prisons,refor:iator=es and build"rigs where perscnal'ibert:es of inmates are s;rnilariy restrained. � vl E 33 l A bu€d.,g or structure or a portion t hereof,fon the display and sale of mer handisc,and involving stocks of goods, wares to such purposes and accessible to the public R-1 motels and apartment houses,congregate residences(each accornmo&ing more than 10 persons). 310.1 R-3 ;Owelli-s lodging ,oases,congregate residences(each accommodating 10 Or fewer persons). S-1 Moderate•hazard storage occupancies ircludin.g b i di ngs or portions of b:. ldings used for storage of combust ble materials not classified as Croup S,Division 2 or Group H Occupancies. E S-2 Lowy hazard storage occupancies including b'::dings or portions of bur.dings used for storage of ncnco b stible } materials. # r S-3 Repair garages where work is Ii luted to exchange of parts and main tentince n ut ui ring open flame or welding and ; i parking garages not ciassi Sed as Group S,Division 4 Occupancies. i S_ Open parking garages. a S-5 i _ Aircraft hangars and heliistops. � L'-1 ai Private garages,ca-po ts,sheds and agricultural buildings. � 312. ; €;-2 1 Feces over 5 fees(182.9 trim)-high,tanks and towers. � tFor detailed desc i tions,see the occupancy descriptions in the noted sections. � NOTE:UFC Section:216 contains complete descriptio-s. APPENDIX VI-E 1998 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE TABLE 3-B—REQUIRED SEPARATION IN BUILDINGS OF MIXED OCCUPANCY1(HOURS) A-2 ,A'2.1 A'3 i A•-4 aB E F'1 i Fel r N'2 ! H_3 : H-4,5 H-6,721 # i I'3 v 1 S'2 ! S-3 i S-5 U-13 ; i A_�S N 1 j N N 3 N 3 1 3 4 4 4 4 3 E 3 # i 3 3 4 i s £ S'2 f N N S N I N 1 1 4 4 4 4 ! 3 1I # ° 3 9 # A•2.1 i N N I N 1 1 44 4 4 4 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 3 # E a'3 E N N N N N 4 ? 4 4 3 2 N I N N i 3 # E i 1 N 1 d l 4 4 4 4 f 3 i I 1 3 j _ I S e ! I N5 N 2 1 1 2 N 3 1 l N d N j 1 # 4 4 4 3 _ 3 1 1 3 12 1 I i 3 N5 1 Y N N i ( i 2 1 1 1 N E N 1 J # E H° NOT 1'1 RMSIT D N rel:X.D OCCUPANCIES.SEE CHAPTER 3. i 2i 3 l € 2 4 2 4 ? 4 2 2 2 2 1 I ; 4 3 y 3 1 i l ! 1 ' I 1 4 _ ! 4 j 4 1 l 1 _ i 3 I 2 1 j l 2 2 4 3 3 1 S ' i i 1 I 14 14 1 1 N r 3 1 3 . i 1 ! H-3 1 N S«3 i 3 # I S'2 OPEN PARt{'NG GARAGES ARE EXCLUDED EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 311.2. N—No=e_,irements for fare resistance. a -^or detailed requirements and exceptions,see Section 302.4. 2y—,o,special provisions on highly toxic materials,see the Fire Code. 3.For agricultural buildings,see also Appendix Chapter 3. 4See,Section 309.2.2 for exception. 5 °or Group F,D1 vision 1 woodworking estaslishments with more than 2,500 square feet(232.3 m2),the occupancy separation shall be one hour. TABLE 3-C—REQUIRED SEPARATION OF SPECIFIC-USE AREAS IN GROUP I, DIVISION 1.1 HOSPITALS AND NURSING HOMES OCCUPANCY SEPARATEM Employee locker roo ss None 2. Gift/retail shops None 3. Handicraft shops + None 4. K"chens Nage f 5. Laboratories which employ hazardous materials in quantities less than that which would cause classification as a Group 14 Occupancy One hear 6. Laundries greater than 10.3 sq.ft.(9.3_o2)t One hour j R 7. Paint shops employing hazardous substances and i materiats its uuaru?:es'less than that which would � cause classification as a Group:H Occupancy One hour f � 1 8. Physical plash::maintenance shop ! One hour � 4. Soiled line;,rooms' i One hour T 10. Storage room-s?00 so.ft.(9.3 m2)or less in-area stonnig combustible material I None 11. Storage rooms mer:than 100 sq.f£.(9.3 mr2)storing cetxmbustible::material ! One hour I 12. Trash—collection.rooms t � one hoer ! 'Por r'abbisl:and Hnen chute$ernm?na.ion rooms,see the I3ui#disig Code. 1_338 ........................................................ ................................................................................................................................................................ _ '998 CAUFORMA FME CODE APPENDIX V; -E. FABLE 3-F-MINI UM DISTANCES FOR BUILDINGS CONTAINING EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS � f 0i}MMTV 03:EXPLO E MATES ALA x 304.3 for mm a Pounds c34ar yrs mda Pda:over f t r.y t2*s2 and fnhczb% BuE#d:ngO i mo M x45564r.:r separation of E 2 5 700 i 140 12 5 100 90 184 i6 10 200 110 220 24 20 30 125 250 ' 22 34 40 140 28" E , 24 40 50 ISO 3 E 28 50 75 170 340 E 30 75 100 E 390 380 32 300 125 € 2400 400 I 36 1 � 125 350 215 430 1 38 150 200 235 4700 42 i 20; 2S4 255 510 46 250 300 270 540 48 300 400 295 594 54 430 5400 320 640 58 E E S00 600 340 684 52 633 7000 355 713 64 7000 80000 375 750 66 800 E 900 390 783 70 i 933 f1,0300 4f70 800 72 E E 1,000 i,2C7C7 425 853 78 0 1,200 1,4000 450 900 82 1,400 1,6000 4700 j 940 86 1,600 1,800 4900 980 88 1,803 2,000 545 1,Ci3 90 i 3 2,000 i 2,500 y 5459 98 i 2,503 3,004 i 580 160 E 104 3,00000 4,0300 i 635 1.,270 ! i16 4,000 5,000 685 1.370 i 122 5,0043 E 6,0000 730 ,4600 130 i X86 6,0000 7,0000 4 770 X44 136 i � 7,000) 8,000 800 4,60014.4 E 8,003 9,x.£3 835 1,670 i 50 9,000 34;00 0 i 865 � 3,730 156 � 100,000; 12,000 875 i 1,750 164 � 12,00004 14,3-,0 ; 885 1,770 174 14,000 16,000 3 9000 3,8000' i:80 � :6,000 18,000 ' 940 1,880 188 18,033 24,040 975 1,750 95 200,0000 25,000 0 1,055 j 2,0C•.n, 210 ! ` 25,030 30,000 :,3300 2,000 i 224 i 30,000 ;s 35,00000 1,235 2,00004 238 i 35,0W 40,000 1,275 2,WO0 248 40,330 45,034 1,344 2,000 258 45,000 50,3000 1,430 2,030 270 i 50,03355,033 3,460 �m. 2,004 280 55,000 60,000 1 1,515 2,303 293 B t 60,0000 55,0033 1,5652,000 £ 3000 65,0 70,003 1,613 2,33Q 310 70,000 75,000 1,655 2,000 3200 i 75,444 300„CCC _ 1,695 2,330 330 83;03✓ 85,000 1,734 2,000 340 � 85,404 900,400 1,760 2,000 350 i 90,000 95,003 1,790 2,0013 i 360 ; 55,034 100,4000 ( 1,815 2,W£3 373 (Confinued) 1-4M APPENDIX Vl-E 1998 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE TABLE S-F-MINIMUM DISTANCES FOR BUILDINGS CONTAINING EXi LOSS€sat MATERIALS Corfu ued i P3.MMUM MSTANCE(feet) 1 QUANMYOP EXFLOSt4EMATERIAL! X 304.94or;'r, E Pounds Cfvar i Pounds Not Ovw y Pro;mny Unsay and 9nhMAtsd Eu1Mngs x CASH for kg q serftadads Untssrdeaded Sopera;Eon of sAft0Vatns64A2 ! 100,00(2 i lO,vflF9 1,835 2,OW 39£3 E 10,000 i 120,004 1,855 2,010 { 413 i 120,000 130,000 1,875 2,000 1 430 I 130,00(,' 140,003 1,830 ; 2,000 453 140,000 150,000 1,903 2,020 470 E 150,0ww, 160,000 1,935 2,000 490 '60,000 170,000 1,965 2,000 510 170,0W i 180,000 E 1,990 i 2,003 1 530 180,000 190,000 2,010 2,010 550 190,033 200,003 2,030 ` 2,030 ' 570 230,000 210,£100 2,055 ? 2,6355 ; 590 230,00„" 230,000 2,100 2,100 ? 630 230,00-0 250,000 2,155 2,155 E 673 � i 250,GM' 275,000 2,215 2,215 € 720 3 275,000 302,000 2,275 2,275 I 770- The 70The number of pounds(kg)of explosives listed is the number•of pounds of trinitrotoluene(TNT)or the equivalent pounds(kg)of other explosive. 2`^he distance is£ed is the distance to property line,including proper°y Ilnes at public ways. 33nhabl ed buildi tg is any building on the same property which is regularly occupied by hum man be'srgs,When two or more buildings containing explos ves or maga- zi ies are`located on the same property,each building or magazine shall comply with t€ie ms;i.mum distances specified from inhabited buildings,and,in addition, they shall be separated from each other by not less than the distances shown for"Separation ofMagazines,"except that the quantity of explosive materials con- tamed i,detonator buildings or mnagazines shall govern an regard to time spacing of said detonator buildings our magazines from buildings or rnagazsnes containing other explosive materials.If any two or more buildings or magazines are separated from each other by less than the specified"Separation of.Magazines'distances, then suds two or thole buildings or magazines,as a group,shall be considered as one building or magazine,and the total quantity of explosive materials stored in E such group shall:be treated as if the explosive were in a single bu'lding or magazine located on the site of any building or magazine of the a.oLp,and shall comply with the ruin:num distance specified from:other magazines or inhibited buildings. $?a ricades shall effectively screen the building containing explosives from,other buildings,public ways or magazines.When rnou ds or revetted wa11s of earth are used for barricades,they shall not be less than 3=t(914;nus:)in thickness.A straight litre from the top of any side wall.of the building containing explosive r aterials to the eave lire of any other building,magazine or a point 12 feet;3558 mm)above the center line of a public way shall passthrough the barricades: B 5Magazire is a building or structure approved for storage of explosive materials.In addition to the requirements of this code,magazines shall comply with the-rite Code. B ST he distance listed may be reduced by 50 percent when approved natural or artificial barriers are provided in accordance with the requirements in Footnote 4. TABLE 5-A®EXTERIOR WA LL AND OPENING PROTECTION BASED ON LOCATION ON PROPERTY FOR ALL CONSTRUCTION T'YPER°,203 For exceptions,see Section 503.4. $ EXTEA.EOR WALLS f � l Eser€ng �. A1oraFssa?'sa?� 1 ��EEtiEAiGSSB Dts£snces ere nwasured to properly 8nse(sols Sontlan 503). S3 OCCUPANCY CONSTRUCT'MN i GRt3ESf a TYP£ x 304.8!or mm l-F.R. } Four-hour NIC : Fear-hour NIC less that 5 feet Not per-mitted less than 5 feet~ Two-hour NIC less that 20 feet Protected less than 20 feet Ore-hour N/C less than 40 feet Nit,NIC elsewhere E li One-hour 3 A-1 `1-N 911 Otse-hour i 111-N Croup A,D inion 1 Occupancies are rot allowed it obese construction types. 1V-1-1.T. V Ore-hour 1 Vr. Four-boar NIC Four-Pooh N/C less than 5 feet No£iaermitted less tear 5 feet E S A_2,1 Il_ R. Two-hour N/C less than 20 feet ! Protected less than 20 feet A-3 111 One-hour Cane-hour N/C less that.40 feet ® � A-4 � 14�-�.T. Nit,N/C elsewhere I1 one-hour Two-]sour N/C less than 10 feet Same as bearing except Na,N/C 40 Nct permstt-d less than 5 feet Bi One-]sour N/C elsewhere feet or greater protected less than 10 feet ! II-N 4'2 s I11-N '; Group A,Divisions 2 and 2.1 Occupancies are not allowed in these construction types. i A-2.12V-N i V One-hour Two-hour less than 10 feet same as bearing Not pe.rsitted less than 5 feet One-]sour elsewhere P otected less than 10 feet � 4r 998 CAUFORMA F€RE CODE APPENf3 X 10 TABLE S-A---EXTEMOR WALL AND OPEC€I CS PROTECT€ON BASED ON LOCAMN ON PROPERTY FOR ALL CONST UCTiON TYPESI,2,3__(Cont!:nvsd) EMMOR WALLS �C � ?e? � k 4f 3Cm4 sc f.7•eamee ora meaaueed IV,prulmePy 14^.ee(age Sam€lar.503). ti Q < r � i x 304.4 for nd Il ono-hour i Dwo-hour N/C less than.5 feet Sarre as bearing except NR,N/C 40 Q _ Not perr_Jtted less t`?an 5 feet � Sone-hour N/C elsew:ere feet or greater ? Protectee gess than l0 feet 11-N i Two-hour hoa r N/ less€ an 5 feet E Same as hearitrg Not Derr .ed less t-ian 5 feet One-hour NIC less t€aah 20 fee; 3 Protected ess feet NR,NIC elsewhere { j i Fli-N Fc:_.r-hour NIC Four-hou-NIC less than 5 feet Not Derr ed less than 5 feet � Two-hour N/C less than 20 feet Protected less than 20 lees ? F ` O:de-hour N/C less'Isar;40 fee? NR,N/C elsewh,-re f V One- cur ; Two-hour less"har.5 feet Same as bearing Not oerrrittec less traps eet ore-;our elsew"nere Protected less than >fl fen. V-rN' Two-hour less th E 5 feed Saint a bearing Nertr t c.less than 5 fent Ore hou-:ess than 20 feet i Ptcrecter.ess than,I0 feet d - - NR Elsewu.ere E lI One-hour One-hour N/C E Same as bearing except NR,N/C 40 l Proeecter;ess than_)feet g feet or greater i- One-' ;; N/C;ess than 10 feet Sar:lc as heznng Protected less than,1'0 feet NR,N/C elsewhere li'-N Fear-:sour N/C Fou—hour N/C less than 5 feet No permitted I.,ss than 5 feet A-4 Two t o„r N/C€ess than 20 feet Protected f ss tban afl feel One-hour NIC less t'-.ar 40 feet NR,N/C e;sEwaere J ane-ho r s one-hour Sage as hea_r;.ag Protected less tha- fEE? 1-R c ne-ltolr less tYaar,1 feet j Sarre as bearing Protected€ ss an 10 feet — NR elsewhere 1-F.R. Fo #sour N/C less than.€eel Four-hour NIC:ess than 5 feet No per-natter less Char.5 fee, s'i-F.DC. Two-hour NIC elsewhere Two hisu NIC less dhaia 20 feet P.o,ec'ed less tis?r.20 fee? � 16>-e-hour One-hour N/C_ess than 40 feet NK,NIC elsewhere H one-hour One-hoar NIC j Sarne as he ng except NR,N/C 40 No Deem tedless than 5 fee' � F-? ? feet or greater E Protected less thaar, i0 feet S 3 l I N' One-hour NIC less than 20 feet i Same as bearing Net Permitted less than.5 fee; Is.,N/C sewage P�otec.zd less than l0`eel � j 'J One-hour vn c s Sa.atr as bezring, Not pernntcd Less'har.'ha5 feet ? d3 f Protecled less than 10 fed N One-hour less than 20 fee? Same as bearing No,pe ..tied less than 5 fee S NR elsewhere Pro. ec:ess than 1, reet � FR. 6 Four-hour N/C Four-•rot::N/C'esshiun 5 feet Trot DErs istrd less thazi 5`eel � Tdwrahour NIC 1 Ess than 20 fleet Protected less tl a s 20:eel Ill O net ou i One-hour N/C less than 40 feet NR,NIS..elsewhere II 6?re-hour ; Two-hour NIC less than 5 feet Sanne as hearing except Not perrni ttd,less£~at 5_`eel F- Or aur N/C r.sewbEre NR,N/C 40 fee'or greater protected less thati 1^fret ' F-2� ?=N Two-hour N/C less than 5 feet Same as bearing � Not Permitted less t"Kan 5 feet � F-3 r On. hon N/C less dlan 10 fret a f o_ecte., ess sr? 3vn feet NR N/C elsewhere V One-hoar i Two hour,ess than 5 feet 3 Same as hearing No carinii c ss,bars 5 feet m. ore-1 our elsewhere i Protected less than Ifl feet w1 R "wts o ess tl an 5 very Same as bean _s a sttea'ess tl a .ee? 13 N Deter C e,hour lest than 10 feet Protected less than 10 feet % # N$'�Elsewhere APPENDIX VI-F. 1998 CALIFb"?RMA F€RE CODE TABLE 5-A—EXTEMOR iF>f`ALL AND OPENMG PROTECTION BASED ON LOCATION ON PROPERTY FOR ALL CONSTRUCT€ON ypESI>2,s___�CatttlrEXTEMOR WALLS Eat�d� t � �sar3tx� i �asst3�ffirEn� ,� �e:?�i?dCxa6 0 i Dfs.an hes era;rFaasumcs to p;arty Earaas 4se2 Sae43mr.543;, OCCUPANCY Z NSTfUZTEON ^� 8'S`' '0✓r� x 304.8;or mrn l.R. --our-hour NIC less.?ia~.5 feet Four-hour N/C less than:5 feet Na:aerir:ttea less t`ar 3 feet r it^.R. Two-hour NIC elsewhere Two-hour NIC less t an 20: , ' Protected less than 20 feet 111 Lane-:^.oar One-hour NIC less than 40 feet Il-N € NR,N/C elsewhere i Sone-hour fine-a our N/C Sarre as bearing Not permitted less than 5 feet F_2 ! NR,N/C 40'feet or greater Protected less than 10 feet S'2 1`•-N3 C-e-hour N/C less than 5`eel Sarre as bearing Not perrt:tted less'than 5 feet NR,N/C elsewhere Protected:ess than 10 feet V One-hour # One-11ou'r Sarne as hearing Not pe-r"=ed:ess than 5 fee: Protected less t^an 10 feet �3 i -V-N Lone-hour less than 5 fee, Same as beruing 1 Not permitted less than 5 feet g f NR elsewhere ! ; protected less t5an 10 feet � i 1-F.2. Flour-`:our N/C NR N/C ! Not restrict ed3 9 8 17.-F.R. a i ii C?e-hour One-hour liilC NR N/C Not restricted3 :2,3 3I-N NR N/C Same as ben ng Not restr,'cted3 14 ll_Artie-lour i til-N Groat)h,Division 1 Occupancies a e not aHowed'n buildings of these const uct:on types. V One-hoar V-N 3 F.R. E Four-hour N/C j Four-?tour NIC less than 5 feet Not permitted less than 5 feet €-F.R. Two-hour N/C less than 10 feet protected less than 20 feet lin Lane-hod. One-hour N/C:ess than?40 feet 1`l-N i NR,N/C elsewhere W-F.r H Lan hour Fou `,our N/C less than 5 feet Four-hour N/C less than 5 feet Not pernnitted less than 5€eel � � 3 Two hour NIC less t'^.an 10 fee: i wo hoo-NIC less£han lfl fee: protected less than 20 feet i % One-hour NIC elsewhere One-hour N/C less than 20 feet 3i_22,3 NR,N/C elsewhere .4-32,3 93-N Foe..-hour NIC less t€zan 5 feet Same as bearing Not permitted less than.5 feet H-43 '_'v✓o-ho;;_NIC less than'•0 feet E Protected less r.tian 20 feet *6 O:e-hour N/C°lesstcan 20 feet f S 1-1-7 NR,N/C elsew'ere i V One-:your Four-hour less than 5 feet Sa n•,e as bearing Not permitted:ess than 5;eel 'two-hoa :ess than 1C`eel i Protected less Char,20 feet One-hour elsewhere 'V-N i Four-hour less tnan 5 feet Same as bearing ? Not permitted less than 5:eet Two-hou..,ss,€an 10 feet i Protected less than.20 feet Cone-hour 1e55::kat^.2v feet i 1 NA elsewhere ! 1-F.R. Four-hour N/C Four-hoar N/C less than 40 fee: protected less than 60 feet i i R. One-hour NIC less than 6' feet l lit vine-;our d i. Nit,N/C elsewhere ll-N U Cane-nous 3 One-hour N/C Sarne as bei-mg,except Na, Protected less than 60 feet lt_52 N/C 60 feet or grease. li-N One-hour N/C less t~an 60 feet Satre as bearing i Protected less than 60 fee. NR,N/C elsewhere : i V One-hour S)r oar Same as hea::g Protected less than 60 feet V-N 0--e-hour less than 60 feet ; Sal-no as bea_nng Protected less than 60 feet NR elsewhere i 3 ,R• Fou :tour N/C i :aur-1 our NIC less char+5 feet Not permitted less'haat 5 feet Two-hour N/C less than 20 feet 6 Protected less than 20 feet 1.2 i Sone-hour NIC less than 40 feet 1.3 NR,N/C elsewhere ii ane-hear Two-hour N/C less than 5 feet Sante as bearing except Not permitted less than 5 feet Sane-:hour N/C elsew'.here NR.N/C 40 feet or greater Protected;;ess than 10 feet l-l.2 i 32 V one-hour Two-hour less than 5 feet Sante as bearing Not permitted less than 5 feet One-hour elsewhere Protected less than 10 feet (Con??hued) 1X142 1998 CALIFORMA MRE CODE App ly€5€Vis;-E T BLE A—EXTEMOR WALL AND OPEMNO PROTECTION BASED ON LOCA N ON � PROPERTY FOR ALL CONSTRUCTM T`YPE8'X3—%Can'inU8 ) ��rfr� �3:s^la�sr�sg CS?s?3d?t�ss GF.0k P4 TYPE €- ti-N These ocet-mpancies are not allowed i::buildings of hese const-fiction types.6 -3 W-F.I. Group:,Division 3 Gccuparcies are no'allowed in a..s dings o.;this cot st zct:c^.:Yee. 1.1 I11 On -hour Four-hour N/C Satne as bearing except Not perm.ted less tl ai 5 fee` 1-1.2 i NR,N/C 40 feet or greater Protected?ess.1:ars 20 eet 1-2 S ! 7 l-3 1-1.1 lV- Four-hour€ IC — Same as bearing excep? Not permitted less'°pan 5 fee- � 1-1.2 I NR,N/C 40 feet or g-eater. Protected less t tart 20 izei l-2 i i — d — 1'Osie-non; Otte-hour NIC Same as bearing except Not permtied less ham 5 ee � NR,NIC 40 feet o,greater Protected less*sat 10 ee, � I-2 V O~e-hour Ore-loon j Same as bearing Not per nm3ted less than 5 fee, Protected less that: 10 feet Fo=gin-bou-NIC less than 3 fee, Four-1 our N/C less tear 3 feet Nlot F msti c less than 3 feet 0 I F.R. Two-hour N/C elsewhere Two-hour N/C less than.20 feet Protected',Css than 20 feet Ili One-hog::: One-Hour RTIC less than 40 feet � Ili-N NR,NIC elsewhere : _l One-hour 'One-hos NIC Satre asbearing except No,per-ratted less than 5`eel ? S } R-1 E NR,N/C 40 feet or greater ll-N One-hour NIC less than 5 feet Same as hearing Not peer -d less that 5 fea NR,N/C elsewriere I Lane-roc. ).e I ea. Samne as bet-ing Not perm",ted less than.,feat V-N On, trot.:;ess than 5 feet i Same as bet-ing Not perm twd less than.5 fee_ � NR elsewhere i -N.R. Fou--hour N/C Four-1 our RUC less than 3 fee ? Not Derr ed less fi 3 feet � ;1-F.R. i Two-hour NIC less than.20 zee Protected less than 20`eel €ii ortc-hour ; One-hou-N/Cless than 40 feet €zz-lN NR,RUC elsewhere _,One-ho-a-, One-hoar NIC Sane as beari ng except Not pers nitt:d`ess than 3 fee_ R-3 i NK,NIC 40 feet o_greater i { ll-N One-hour N/C less than 3 fee? Same as bearing Not pe a fitted less than.3 fee,.- NR, eetNR,N/C elsew;e-e V One-hour i Onse zo r ? Same as bearing Nov o rmi ted less than 3 fee � V-N One-hour less than 3 fee: j Sane as bearing No.ner-i.ted:ess-ra.3-e- NR e Nit elsewhere l FPC. } One-hour NIC less than _0 fie. Same as bearing Not tterms—itted-ess than 5 fee st R. NR,N/C elsewhe-e Protec-d less t an 10 feet K One-hour sl N3 S-4 jAl Ore-hour 1-€-N IV- v-oum S,Division 4©pens pc-king garages are not permitted in t~ese types of torts*=tion. V Ore-hour V-N l-FR. Fou.-hour N/C less than 5 feetFour-hou'r N/C:ess than 5 feet Not perznittedless than 5 feet it^.R. > Two-hour N/C e:sew sere T v hour NUC less t a,.20 feet Protected less t;".ar,2;;feet 1Il One-hour I Ore.our NIC less tt;ars 40 fee Ill-N NR,RUC elsewhere lel-1-T v Il On lou- One-:our N/CSa,e as betuing except NR,N/C 40 No'pemtited:ess than 5?eel S-5 3 feet ox greater Protected less that 20 feet i ` 11-N3 ? One-hour N/C less than 20 feet Sa ne as beang except NR,NIC 40 Not per`fatted less than 5`eel S 1 NR,N/C else—where fee,or greater Protected less than 20 feet V One-hour Lane-hour Same as bearing Na,permitted less than 5`eel { € Protectedd less than,20 feet � Ore-hour less hxn 20 feet Sarre as be=;--g Not pez"itted less ll--'art 5 feet i NR elsewhere Prote;,ed less than 20 feet � (Continued) 43 APPEMM VI-E 1998 CAUFORMA FIRE CODE TABLE S-A-EX'PEMOR WALL AND OPENING PROTECT,'ON BASED ON LOCATMN ON PROPERTY FOR ALL CONSTRUCTM T'Y€ES1,2,3--(C*r'vnU8d) E EXTEROP WALLS ? e@PEt2 t��f}�effiPp?P� ®PPmGoa OCCUPANCY GCt3ST CY%E8k Velancea are rnessured to Drone"3'"s(see sacu -A 503). CROUP'a TYPE x 304.6$ar mm' H R Four-hour NIC Four-boa.-N/C less than.3 fee£ Not pe rndtted fess:hood 3 feet Two roar N/C less than 2G feet Protected less than 20 fee- II1 on _.oUr ; One-hour NIC less tan 40 feet ,1€ NR,N/C elsewhere -V-H.T. i 31 One-hour C1Y3 :?6°.s:N/C.' "", A. ° i �� , Sa::.e as earuig except Not ger-m.tted:ess than 3 feet T-13 NR,N/C 40 feet or greater : V One-hour one-hour E Same as bearz.g Not 15 Y fitted less the:3 feet { E 1i-N2 One-boor NIC less£hen 3 f t3 Same as beaming ' Not permitted less than 3 feet NR,N/C elsewhere V-N 1 One-hour less than 3 feet Same as boa it g Not pe.ynitted fess than 3 feet 1 IVR e3sewhere J-2 i All Notregulated N/C-Noncombustible. NR -Norrated. F.T.--Heavy'saber. F.R.- Fire resistive. 1See Sec[4c.^.503 for£y es o`ws s affected mrd requirements covenng percentage of oge rings permitter:in exte:sor walls.For war`s facing stsee°s,yards and public ways,see also Section 60i.5. ZPor additional restrctaens sec Chapters 3 and 6. 3For special provisions and exceptions,see also Section 503.4. 4See Table 3-A fo-a doseiption of each occupancy type. 3 50genings requiring protection in exterior wails shaAl be protected by a fire assemb y having at leas,a ePsee-fouz?hs-1RGitr fire-protec:ionsrating. SSee Section 308.2.1,Exception 3. 7Groun. E,Divisions 2 and 3 Occupancies having an occupan.,load of not more that:20 f:_ay have exterior wall and opening protection as required for Croup R, 8 Division 3 Occupancies. TABLE 5-B-BASIC ALLOWABLE 9MMNG HEIGHTS AND BAWC ALLOWABLE FLOOR AREA FOR 8WLDMQS ONE STORY 1N MEiGHT1 j TYPE 0::CONST RUCTiON E H i i i F.S. FlH. ons-hour N One-adds M.T. £ a soetm a t,Sp 65 55 S5 i 5a 55 ' 50 40 i E , S ets, i (43 758 mm) l (#8 812 most) (96 7$4 ram) 'y (3S 032.mm3 ! + 6 774 mm) ;#S 812 Mir � (a„240 mm) (:2'eS2 n;m; - - i i USE GROUP i €VQH1/A%?FA i MAXIMUM tiMHT(Startaa)AND,;SsatiX€id:3.iBl AREA(Sq.Ft-x 0.00929 ger mm) 1; A-1 'sS iL. 4 A UL. 29.903 ; Not Pe ^anted H i A-2,2.12 A EII 29,9013,530 NP `3,500 NP .3,500 10500 NI o a A-3,4z hI €L 12 2 1 2 1 2 2 P A €L 29,900 13,500 9,100 13,5.00'0' i 9,:00 13,500 10,500 6,6'00 i B,F-1,At, i H UL, 12 4 2 4 2 4 3 2 S-1,S-3,S-5 ? A UL. 39,900 18,000 12,000 18,000 32,0000 i €8,000 14,0 0 ; 8,000 09 J�E-11 2134 H UL, 4 2 2 ? 2 2 i € A L:L, 45,200 20,200 33,.500 s 20,200 13,500 20,200 ?5,7 0 9,100 3 i 's li-2,S-2 H UL, 12 4 2 i 4 2 I 4 3 2 # A 'U 59,930 27,000 E 18,000 s 27,064^ 18,;00 ' 27,000 71,13"d :2,000 b A 15;000 12,400 ? 5,600 3,700 ' Not Pemitterl 1JD i ' 14-25 14 2 1 A i 15,000 12,4470 5,000 3,700 5,600, 3,700 5,600 4,4003 2,500 11-�4,51 3 LI 5 l 2 2 1 2 2 i A L 24,84747 11,20K) 7,500 11,200 7,500 t i,200 8,803 5,100 H 3 3 y 3 2 3 2 3 3 i ' A UL 34,903 18,000 12,000 3 18,0 3 12,000 18,000 34,300 8,000 j UL3 3 NP 1 ; NP i 1 1 NP 3 U3E 15.1^1(3 6,800 i NP 3 6,8413 i NP € 6 80^ 5,200 N€s 11-2 H Lj 3 2 IVP 2 NP 2 2 NP A LI 15,f00 ' 5,800 NP 6,800 NP 6,800 ; 5.2000 NP 1-3 < L; 2 i A U-. E 15,;00 ' Not Per rittedv 1� ' !�vntj:�t?ea) 144 ............................................_._............................ ......... ......... _...... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ....................... _......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ........................... ............._.......... ......... __ ........ ......... .......... ......... 1998 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE APPENDIX V€-E TABLE S-B-B VC ALLOWABLE BUILDING HEIGHTS AND BASK ALLOWABLE FLOOR AREA � FOR E€3€LDINGS ONE STORY IN HE€HT1,-(Con2Ertued) � TYPE OF CONSTR�CTEON r EE 4N a F.F. E F.R. on*-hour N one-Noor tti MY � om-ho r �'- N 1 � MAXIMUM HEMB7 cgs FEET 46 &s ass > 66 55 65 6n 40 U '467^a�zrr' 4S t2^tis; ' a;S 754 risen i (196Y�m„; � (16764 miss 76312 mm, 1a X47 rem 1192 r 3 r # # D s ' d > i fr t t aE GRoup HFIG rVAREA t AXLYUM HEMN't'StoeSes)AND 2f./lPtS UM,AREA(So.R®x 0.028 for mmN 3 d12 4 i 29 4 ? 29 4 3 ti 29,900 13 500 i 9,1(;09 "3,5C0 9,10o'9 13,500 sR-3 F UL 3 3 3 3 3 3 0 3 ! 3 R 'unlimited _ � E 5-43 i See Table 3-UH1 R See Chapter 3 R-®&Uing area in square feet. N--No require;se;:s for fire resistance. � H-13ui€ding freight in number of stories. F.R:--Fim resistive. � H.T.-Heavy timber. L-Unl:mited. NP---=Not oen-"ted. ,For rnttltistory buildings,see section 504.2. 2For limitations are.exceptions,see Sections 303.2. 3For open parking garages,see Section 311.9. 4See Sec, tn-305.2.3. 5See Section 307. 6See Se ,-6L 308.2.1 tar exception to he allowable area and number of stories in hospitals,nursing homes and healon care center's. 7See Section 308.2.2.2. 8For agricultural buildings,see also Appendix C aapter 3. 9For iirnitatiocs a-C.exceptions,see Section 313.2. E 10'or Type 11 F.R.,the:r ax-i'mum height of gaup 1,Division 1.1 Occupancies is lin7ited to 75 feet(22 860 mm).For Type 11,One houz const ac ion,the maximum height of Gro=1,Division 1.1 Occupancies is li:rsited to 45 feet(r3 716 min' � TABLE 6-A-TYPPS OF CONSTRUCTiON--RRE-REQ€ TIVE REQ€ €RE E€TS&Hours) � For de €€s.see o'coupancy s tion"ft Chapter 3,4y a 01 dor ttucftr,9�Cki�tS�€� hapler 6 and setstlon.a reference to Table 6-A. €� 4f� 9 PSK eF Yypr::M TMPf w TYPE V &W..LaiPdGELEMENT s 'r-'tre- t-Fz. N, 3t$r, N st.Y. I-Mr. N � E 1. Bearing walls- 1 4 4 1 4 44 1 exterior Sec. ; Sec. Sec.604.3.1 Sec.604.3.1 r See.505.3.1 502.3.1 603.3.1 2. Bearing 3 3 2 i4 } v' Falls-interior p Y ! 3. ;ion ffig walls- r 4 ; 4 1 S 4 4 4 1 h exterior ! Sec. ' Sec. Sec.603.3.1 ; Sec.504.3.1 € Sec.504.3.1 Sec.605.3.i 1 602.3.1 603.3._ 3 4. S>ru tarot far.' 3 2 1 ? Yap 3 1 N 1 or H.T. 1 N S. Parti oris- 12 E 12 or I17 ! permane?t { E 12 V 3 E 1 N 6. Shap e ciasures3 2 i 2 1 1 1 1 7. 'Floors and floor- 2 2 1 N 1 E N H.T. m 1 N ceilings t 8. loafs and roof- 2 E 1 1 N I 1 N HT. 1 N ceilings _° Sec.602.5 f Sec.603.5 Sec.603.5 9. Exterior doors and Sec. Sec. E windows 602.3.2 i 503.3.2 #Sec.503.3.2 Sec.503.3.2 3 Sec.604.3.2 : Sec.604.3.2 � Sec.605.3.2 Sec.606.3 Sec.606.3 i 10. Stairway construction '; Sec.602.4 Sec.603.4 1 Sec.603.4 Sec.603.4 Sec.604.4 Sec:6'04.4 ° Sec.605.4 Sec.6 6.4 See.606.4 � w -No general reqttimr.:erts fa.fir-,rosistarsce. � 1?1''T-Heavy timber. � =Structural frame elements iii a.,extev.ar wadi that.is iodated where openings are riot permitted or where protection of openings is sequireds,shall be protected against external fte execs-are as required for exterior beam:g w ils ar the structu al frame,whichever is greater. � Fire-eta cant-t tired wood(see Sections 2097)may be used in the assembly,provided fire-resistance requ-entents are maintained.See Sections 602 and 603. � 3n or special provisions,see Sections 3104.6,306.6 and 711- APPEN=Vi-E 1999 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE TABLE 8-A—FLA E-SPREAD CLASSIFICATION $ i MATERAL Ot;A 9FFED BY: E Cf�ss � FE�rfrB=s�p�ad 3rtd�x 0-25 '€ § 26-75 76-200 `SABLE 8-B—MAXIMUM FLAME-SPREAD CLASSI OCCUPANCY GROUP i ENCLOSED VERYECAL EXinVAYS CHER EXtMIAYS2 ROOMS OR AREAS A $ H n I€ 4 R €.I 9 a i M i II lIl i R-1 II 1€I i R-3 nEl .€I ilh S-€,S 2 II & € Ila $ i S-3,S-4,S-5 I €€ €II i NO RESTRICTIONS =Foam plastics shall cor_?ply with the recti;rements specified in Section 2602.Carpeting on ceilings and textile wall coverings shall cornpiy with the retlui?ementsr S specified in Sections 804.2 and 805,respectively. 2Fin;sh classification is not applicable to iaterwr walls and cei€lags of exterior exit balconies. airs Group A, ivisia-s 3 and 4 Occupancies,Class Ell may be used. 40ve. wo sta less.ail be of Class='<. Sin Group ,Divisions 2 and 3 Occupancies,Class i€way be used. °Class III nmy be used in administrative spaces. 7 Fi,,_no-spread provisions are not applicable to kitchens and bathrooms of Group R,Division 3 Occupancies. ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... _ ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................._...............____ _. _........ _......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ..........._............ ... __ 1898 CAUF RNI A FIRE CODE APPENDIX V E TABLE i0-A—MWIMUM EGRESS REOURE E TWI �kFt�£.RPeU'M OF TWO MEANS OF EGRESSARE REWRED WHERE NUMBER ON S OCCUPANT F�AEtY S�AII�A��ZSn3 G � t x 8.�52�ter LSm2 Y3 �tEPAN-,$M AT LEAST i n-'2 $. Arrcrart hangars3 (no renair' 10 i 500 2. Auction rooms 30 7 M 3. Assembly areas,concentrated use(without fixed seats) 50 7 c Auditoriums churches and chapels 13 Dance f~oors i 3 Lobby accessory to assembly occupancy Lodge rooms Reviewing stands E s 5tadiams 0 Wait;ng area 50 3 3 i 4. Assembly areas,less-concentrated use conference rooms 50 3. i5 Din;rig rooms � rinking establishments 1 3 Exhibit room s # Gymnasium-s i 0 ages Sages 9 Garr ng:keno,slot machine and live games area 50 7 5. Bowling aiiey(assume no occupant lead for howling la-es) 50 4 5. Child.---Ws homes and homes for the aged 5 80 7. classroomns 50 20 8. Congregate residences 10 200 9. Courtrooms i 50 40 10. Do nn tories ` 70 s 50 .l. Dwellings 10 300 ~.2. Exercising rooms 50 50 <3. Garage,parking 30 200 14. Health care facilities— Sieepin g rooms 8 120 rear fent rooms ?0 240 S 15. l<oteis and apartments i0 2-W 16. €{t^to - orr ercaai - 3.0 --- --200 17. Library— Reading aoms 33 50 50 30 Stack aeras 3 700 i .8. Coolie;rooms 30 50 l9. Maus(see Chapter 4) - — - — 20. Manufacturing areas 30 2010 21. ivsech:.nicai e ipment roc } 3C 300 'r 22. Nurse:ies for children(day care) 7 35 i 23. Offices 30 100 i 24. School shops and vocational rooms 50 50 25. Skating;.inks 50 I 50 on the skating area; i 5 on the deck i.26. S€Drage and sock rooms 30 300 27. Stores—retail sales rooms J Basements and ground floor 50 # 30 Upper`floors 50 i 60 a ?28. Swimmmg pools 50 ; 50 for the poo:area; 5 on the deck R 29. Warehocses5 30 504 30. All others 50 100 ;Access to,and egress from,buildings for persons with disabilities shall be provided as specified in Chapter 11. � 2Eor additional provisions on number of means of egress from Groups H and I Occupancies s:d from:_toms containing fuel-fired equipment or cellulose nitrate, a see Sections 1018,IuP9 and 1020,respectively. � 37, lis table shah riot be used to determune working space tCeuirements per person. � 40ccupam load based on five persons<or each alley,including 15 feet;4572 m)of r-unway. � 50ccupant!oad for warehouses containing approved high rack storage systems designed for mechanic- handling may he based on be floor arra exclusive rack area rather than the gross floor area. 1--347 1998 CALW'ORNIA FME CODE APPENsOM Vi-F APPENDIX V1- RECOMMENDED SEPARATION DISTANCES FOR EXPLOSIVE MATERiALS (See UFC Sections 203,206 and 213 and Articles 77 and 7 ) The following infornmuor is provided as reference info.-ration has designated explosives as Class A,Class B,Class C or blasting for application of Article 77. agents.Effective October 1, 1991,DOT., revised the rales covering Ther o:cation prov ded in Section I is excemted from federal the classifi^a ion,description, sl�ipping lanae, packaging, lalsel- re- regulations in 4c3 . . i.A discossiar of the new Yes alatlans is also irg and placardirg for the transportation of explosives.These nrovided. vised rales are used or United<Nations E1JIN3 Recornmendatiors and were designed to bring ex'sting DOT regulations into align- :able A-Vi-F-5 is reprinted with permission of the Institute of mert with international regulations. Effective October , 1991, lMakers of Explosives with the provision that the entire table, the classification, -marking, labeling, dripping papers and emer- complete with all explanatory footnotes, be printed. Table gency response infonnatlon for all new explosives were reQu;red A-VI-F-5 is used for magazines containing high explosives or a to be it accordance with the revised regu ations. coanb nation of high explosives and low explosives, and for dor ex losivds approved pria<to ober i, 1933,DOThas es- agazit es cortai ins blasting agents. tablished transitior.dates to provide an orderly transition:to the new regulations.See Table A-X11-F-1.Note that the execution date SECTION I —CLASSIFICATION OF EXPLOSIVE for rn%ndcato?y use of placards eased on esYN recommendations NIATERiALS has been extended to October 1,2?;•0i. The new UN/DOT system classifies explosives as Mass 1 trate- Section 1 provides guidance regarding tete classifications of explo- vials.Tl vy are then divided luta divisions to indicate thein relative s ve materals.This guidance is necessary because o€a neva explo ssazard.l✓ €or€rarely,there is got a direct conreiatior between:lie save materials class.ficatior system that has been adopted by t1he designations used by the old DOT system:and those used by the United States Depar£:nert of Transportation. new system:.Tables A-VI- -2 and A-VI-F-3 provide some guid_ The fJnrfonen Fire Code regulates explosives based on a com- ance with regard to:he slew categories and their relationship to the bination of two systems cased by the federal government for classi- old categories. fication of explosives.One system is used by DOT wid applies to Additionally,all Mass 1 material's are assigned a compatibility Lrarsportatior of materials. The other system is used by the letter to show which materials,when grouped together,will net Bureau of Alcohol,Tobacco and Firearms(BATF;and applies to sigrifica stip i icrease the probability of an accident,or for a giver storage. quantity,increase the magnitude of the effects from such an acv_ l e Bureau;of Alcol o,Tobacco and Firearms class; Jes ex lo- deet.See TWe A-I-1-4.During the transition period described sives as either high explosives,low explosives or blasting agents its Table A-VI-F-1, special care should be taker to et:sure that as specified it 27 C.F.Q.These high-explosive,low-exp's_osive and compatibility letters€rom the UNJ`D- 0T system are not confused blasting agent categories are used when determining some of the with,letters used to designate explosive classes:trader the old DOT U;FC requirements for storage of explosive materia'_s.Some diffi- classifications. culty may be experience: when applying 1.7FC regulations that For additional information,see 49 C.F.R. refer to these categories'because packages for explosive materials may not be labeled with tsnese designations. SECTION 2—RECOMMENDED SEPARATION Package labels and markings for explosive materials are typi- M TANCES FOR EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS dally based on the classification system prescribe;by DOT regu- lations in 49 C.F.R.,Parts 171-173.For many years,this system See Table A-VI-F-5. TABLE A-VW-1—TRA SITION DATES FOR EXPLO ES CLASSES€CAMNS AND RELATED DOS"REG£3LATIMS i OCTOBER 1,1941 DOT publishes new rules fb-explosives based on in;ted Nations(UN) Recommendations.All rew explosives must be classified under the new rcgua ations. OCTOBER 1, 1993 Mandatory compliance with new classification and hazard communication require:min?s exceptplacarding. OCTOBER 1, -994 M.'andatory use of new UN placards except existing DOT placards may tont-nue tc be used fol do:�tes.sc tsigadvay trsagspor:.�'ackege toa:.::fao?areas writ dilly be pd~"aizted to rake nonbulk packaging which meet United Nations perfo.r-mance standards. OCTOBER 1, 1995 Mandatory use of performance-oriented packaging standards based on sited Natior s Recommendations for nonbulk packaging. i OCT OBER 1,2001 ?Mandatory use of new'tan?ted Nations placards for all tis,ales o`transpertatio_}. 1 349 APPENDIX V 1-F 1998 CAL€FOFVMA FIRE.CODE ABLE A-V-r-2-DEHMT1 ONS FOR DW;1VONS OF CLASS I (EXPLOSWE)IMATEmALS 3ia�iSE2}?i ��w144YECDh Explos9ves:hat have a mass hazard exp osion.A mass explosion is one wli;cli affects air!os:£ e <entire laid instantaneously.(Examples incl de dynaraito,cap sensitive water gels,iia res, i e:nls;ons and cast boosters.; � 's 3 I.2 Explosives that have a projection hazard but not a mass explosion~azard.(Examples include pro ecii€es and bombs.) t.3 Exp%osives tbat:lave a fire hazard and either a minor blast ht zard or a minor projection iaazard or bode,but not a mass explosion hazard.(Examples include some propellants,sorne fireworks and i i flares.) 1.4 Explosive devices iiia:present a miner explosion hazard.Exte.-nal fire must not cause vi.t-dally instant neons explosion of-.'most rise entire contents of the package.(Examples include some i detonators and detonating cords,safety fuse,electric squibs,igniters,igniting cord and some fireworks.) €.5 tie ryinsensitive expiosives.This division;s comprised of substances which:rave amass explosio i hazard but are so irsens;tive that there is very little probability of initiation cr a`?ransit;an£tool bui^aing to de.onation;ander normal conditions of transport.(Examples include blasting agents.) 1.6 i Extrernely insensitive articles which do not have a mass explosion azard.This division.is G E comprised of a�dcles which con-ain only extremely insensitive detonating substances and which demonstrate a negiigibie probability of ac6d.enta initiation or propagation,.(This division is not commoE4 used for corma:ercia4 explosives.) TABLE A-W-F- COMPAR€ ON OF OLD TO CURRENT EXPLOSWES CLASS€F=3'iONS OLD DUq MASS ECATMNCURPENT DO?CASSWCAYEE3N CLASS A EXBLCSWES May be either DIVISION 1.1 w 1.2 depending on tine material CLASS B EXPLOSIVES '; May be either DIVISION 1.2 or i.3 depending on tae i material : CLASS C EX'PLOS=yES DWISION 1.4 BLAST NG AGENTS DIVSa°ON 1.5 i }(NO APPLICABLE CLASS) D WISION 4.6 TABLE A-Vi-F-A-EXPLOVVES CWAPATIBILffY GROUPS DESCFURTMNOF SUBSTANCES OR kl 1C®E TO BE':LAUS%MD COMP'ATiBiL£TY GROUP Ct ASSi;,;C,T%os'y CODE Primary explosive substance. - - 1 A ..:A i Article coniaining a prirnary explosive substagee and not containing two or t-nore effective w B 1.18 protective features. 1.2E l 1.4B Prope;i:an£explosive substance or other def;agrating explosive substance or article containing such C 1.1C i explosive substance. 1,2C LK Secondary dotonaeing explosive substance or block powder or article costa;ping a secondary D 112 i detonaiing explosive si;bstance,ir:each case v�itho:et hears of initiation and wi°host£a propelling 1.219 charge,or article containing a primary explosive substance and containing two or more effective 1.419 i protective feawres. 1.519 Article cont_imrig a secondary detonating explosive substance,without means of Initiation,with a E 4.1E propelling charge(other t.:an one contairrng fanimaole liquid or hypergolic Hquid). 1.2E 1.4E Article co �5hing a secondary deto at g exp os_ve substance with its me s of initiation,with a 1.iF S prope:l...g criarge(other t an one con iin,ng f nmable liquid or hypergolic?.:;_i:4)or wit^oat a ; 1.2F propelling cllavge. y 1.3F i 4 AF €'yrotechnic substance or article containing a pyrote tic substance,or article containing both an i G 4.;C e explosive s:;bstance and an itiuiTinating;incendiary,tear-producing or smoke-producing Substance ;.2C `other ti'iar a water-activated article or one Contalrang white phosphorus,phosphide or famtriable i E.3G E He id or gel or hypergoiic k-,lid). 4{s Article cot tanning bosh a.,exniossve substa..ce and white paospborus. 1.2H .34-1 Article co ltean?ng bobs a.,explosive substance?a sank able€iquid or gel. i 1 J � Ld f � lilt i, Article ao,r4_ning both an explosive substance and atoxic chemical,agent. ! 1{ 2K 1.3K Explosive substance Or article Containing an explosive substance and presenting a special risk(e.g., L ;.;L due to water-activat'son or presence of h o1:c liquids, hosphides o, anionic sobstarsces 1.2L Presence ype g p "pyr p ) E n .,ding isolation o`caefi type. 1.3L E A.ticles containing only extremely insensitive detena:i ng substances. N ;.bN Substance or art;c;e so packed or designed that any hazardous effects ar sing from accidental. i S l.4 S f :.c£;on:ia are:imitcd to extent that they do not sin :canal hi oder or grohlibit fire fighting g Y g Y• ghti g or e other emergeney response effortsin.he immediate vicinity of the package. "SO ......... ......... ........ ......... ......... ..................... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ...... ......... ............ _......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... .........._........... _ _ _ .._ ......_ ......... ......... ......... _ _ __ TABLE A-V-F®S-AMEMCAN TABLE OF MSTANCES FOR STORAGE OF EXPLOSIVER MATER1A%S As Pevised and Approved oved b ?11 4 W eskers o MSTA a Es N,Feed 3 x 304.3 for mni i Pubic P4 gff nrog8 ms's€h 1 Y-#rjs3weys wlth Traffic4164 s8 c? QUAN T FrY OF--XPLOSWE TramnVO4's 8 of;888°'.^.� more wk>ar;3� 0 i i, 8m E8 3#c4r a4 3,0 V8,., :88 per�8y Ve�.�#�sJ�ay.0,11 S2�8y�?5�z Cf�hssszino a Pau,coPcunft Over 0 OF x 0.456 Oar z -- s ricffi s8 $•�•a a srr€ SBar # 8 =7=e a rr e i �ra;c8#a�E•3=� % 3^ ffi;rs f8z j ar:4 era �•�a unbswe!c e84 0 5 ; 70 140 30 63 51 '02 6 i 12 53 10 i 90 183 35 73 i 64 128 8 16 i0 20l0 220 45 90 81 i 162 13 20 20 30 325 i 250 i 54 '30 93 ! 3$6 33 22 m 400 40 280 i 55 # '0 103 206 12 24 ; 43 50 350 i 340 60 1213 11.0 220 100 28 53 75 170 344 70 a40 127 254 15 30 75 1„o 390 380 75 -50 i 139 27816 32 1"n 125 200 400 80 360 i 150 300 38 36 i 125 1-g0 235 430 85 170 159 318 i 19 38 0 i 200 235 470 95 90 175 350 ? 21 42 244 254 i 255 510 i05 E 210 189 378 23 46 250 300) 270 540 100 224^, 241 i 40:6 24 48 343 444 295 594 244^, 221 j 442 27 54 400 500 320 640 130 260 238 475 29 58 50 60,0) 340 680 35 270 253 506 31 62 644 704 31x5 7;0 E `45 290 255 522 32 64 740 844 375 750 150 300 278 556 33 66 8001 900 390 780 355 310 289 578 34 70 940 1,444 400 8.010 154 320 300 600 36 72 1^00 1,200 ; 425 ? 850 165 334 318 636 i 39 78 1,200 1,400 450 900 170 340 336 672 ? 41 82 1,400 1,600 473 940 75 i 350 351 1 702 43 86 1,600 ?,81330 493 780 a80 300 366 736 44 88 1,800 2,000 505 I,O:O 85 370 378 756 a5 90 i 2,000 __.2:,W__ 545i 1,090 i ;90 380 408 8'.6 49 98 2,500 3,00'0 580 1,160 195 390 432 1 864 52 104 3.000 4,000 635 1,270 E 210 420474 949 58 116 4,000 i 5,000 685 1,370 f 225 450 5 e 3 � 1,026 5 122 5.000 ' 6,000 734 t 1 460 235 4700 546 1,092 65 130 6,003 7,040 770 1,540 245 ! 490 573 1,146 ; 68 1366 7,303 i 8,000 800 1,600 250 500 600 1,200 72 144 8,0,m 9,£33 835 1,670 255 530 624 1,248 75 150 9,6300 14,1330 865 1.730 260 520 E 645 1,290 78 156 14,434 12,4x30 875 1,750 270 520 1,374 82 164 :2 1000 14,004 885 1,770 275 550 723 ; 445 87174 14 000 16,000 900 1,800 280 5600 756 512, 90 ? 180 15,040 18,x00 940 1,880 285 570 786 1,572 94 1.88 18,444 20,E 975 1,950 234 580 813 E 1,626 98 191, 200,440 25,000 1„o55 2,000 315 630 876 1,752 1,145 210 _ 25,000 ? 30,000 1,130 2,000 340 680 933 8666 :,2 224 30,000 35,000 1,205 2,000 360 720 981 ,962 49 238 35,0000 40,00 1,275 2,400 380 760) 1,026 2,000 124 248 40-0(0 45,000 1,340 2,0000 400 800 :,468 6 2,00-00 129 258 45,000 50,0060 1,40c, 2,000 420 840 .104 2,000, 135 270 i Su, O0 55,000 i 1,464 2;000 440 880 1,140 j 2,u0r0 140 280 55,000 63,000 i 1,5;.5 2,000 455 910 1,173 2,000 145 i 290 60,0,00 65,000 1,565 2,000 470 940 ,206 2,000 15"0 340 65000 70,000 1,610 2,000 485 970 :,236 2,000 155 3?4 70000 75,000 1,555 2,000 500 1,030 E 1,253 + 2,000 160 320 r 75,340 80,000 3,695 2,000 510 `,020 1,293 2,00-0 11,5 330 84100 85,0130 1,730 2,0000 520 1,040 •,317 2,000 170 340 85,000 3 90,330 3,760 2,0€30 530 3,464 -,344 2,000 175 350 90,3013 95,00'3 1,790 2,000 540 4,484 :,368 2,0060 180 360 95,300 i i00,000 1,815 j 27000 545 %,4 1,3 94 92 2,000 185 374 104,440 ,10,404 1,835 2,0000 550 } 1.,100 1437 2,4043 1 195 3900 114,443 123,00000 3,855 2,000 555 lily 1,479 2,400 235 ? 4lO j 12,0:00(3 3.^,•,440 i 1,875 2,00'63 ' .56`0 i :,120 1,521 2,0OW 215 430 i 1304012 14 ,004 3 1,890 2,030 565 1,134 1,557 2,00j0 225 450 144,440 154,444 1,900 2,303 574 1,140 4,593 2,0OW 235 470 <��sntznr�ed) i_35i APPS €D€X VI-F 1398 CAS€FORMA TYRE.CODE TABLE A-Vi-F-.5- AMEMCAN TABLE OF MSTANCES FOR STORAGE OF EXPLOSIVEMATERIALS--(Continued) As ev€sed and Approved by tete Ynat#lute of Makers of xp#aslvas-,una 199114 DISTANCES N FEET x 304.4 her mm �esssrta��r e�al:wasygs--?atf3e ?a#f9n ks.tghways*snit:: Highwaye with Tra file Ycis me 0P .'2UAN ;.TY OF EXPL SPI S a tc"veFuMs of fist then more than 3,000 i MA 3,960 Ssf:iG4as per Day tri^E�SS'�"�2ffyi�,:t II sope-goon Cl MzSez;n6g6,S2 �cv.:rsds?et 3 i 3 pounds rue C2var 1Over � 1 xf,454for 3cg ! arr3ca adez•$ itjnsoczded arrfcadstefe•z8 Untntrflcauad i Serficadsd8J.8 i tnbarr€cache SerAo00.s it,7A i Unraarr4csdad i 150,000 60,00^ ?,9352404 584 i,e64 6,629 2,0}00) j 245 i 490 160,000 170,Coo "996 2,,000 594 -90 1.1,662 i 2,400 255 e 510 0 170,400 ! 680,000 2,0:4 2,0^v0 600 1,244 i €,695 E 2,400 ' 265 530 iso,000 #90,040 2,434 2,410 605 1,210 1 1,725 # 2,440# j 275 550 1 190,040 200,4•;0 2,455 2,030 614 1,220 j 6,755 2,404 285 570 2,0-01,0010 21£3,400 2,455 2,055 624 1,240 #,762 2,{X)1? 295 590 9 2.10,00.0 E 234,0:^,0 2,140 2,#3G 635 i 1,274 1,836 2,t� 315 630 230,000 ' 254,000 2,155 2,355 654 I 1,300 1,890 2,004 E 335 670 250,000 275,0001 i 2,215 2,215 674 1,340 i 1,950 1 2,044 361 720 275,000 "3M000331 2,275 2,275 694 1,384 ! 2,O 2,040 385 j 770 "Expiosive materials"means explosives,blasting agents and deto:-ato-s. 2"Explosives"means any chemical componce,rnfxture or device,the pr~ary or co irnon putnose ci w Ych is to function by explosion. A list of ex plosives deter- Mul tp be vvit: r e coverage of l8 S ^apter 44, .;:por:at:o.".,ie�anu`ac£uter,i�istr b ticn and Storage of xoYosive V?ate ibis,is issued at Yeast - ally�y .,: d ector of t`-^.e Bu-eau o Aico'ol,Tobacco and,Fir earn :s of tate Det)art neat o:the Treasury. For Baan ty and distance purposes,detonating cord o`50 grains per foot(13.7 g/rn)should be calculated as e.uivaYe-f to 8 pounds(3.6 kg)of high explosives Nor l,000 fee£(304.8 m). 4eavier or lighter core:cads should be rated cropor ionately. 3"Blusting age..^.ts"means any material o-Mixturc,consisting of fuel and oxidizer,intended for blasting,not orberwwise defined as an explosive,provided that the flnshed product,as rr:ixed for use or ship--men",cannot be detonated by means of a No.8 test blasting cap when u-confined. 4"Detonator"means any device containing anyin... gar primary explosive£°hat is used for initiating detonation. A dctonatar may not contain snore than 14 grains a total explosives by weigh£,excluding ign:itao or de`:ay urges. Theterm includes,but is not#i::sced to,electric blasti ng caps of instantaneous and delay types, blasting caps fon use wi,hi-safety fuses,detonating cord delay connectors,and roneleciric i-stanta;ecus a-d delay blast'ng haus which use detonating cord, s'.^.ock tube o:any oche:replaces:eat for efecM. leg w.res. All types of detonators in strengths through No,8 can shcuid be rated a,i t/2 pounds(4.68 xg`1 o` exp#osives per 6,000 caps. For strengths higher than No.8 cap,consul*,the rnarufaciurer. 5"t'Eagazine"means any building,structure or co^tamer,oiner than an explosives manufacturing building,approved for the storage of explosive materials. e"Nat_ra's'. cade"means natural; ztares of the round s a..as h;ns, r timber of sufrcient dense. ?ha the surroundingexposures which r a re rote n- ` e g -.y protection ca.s.at be seen from the magazine when tote trees are bare of leaves. 7"Arei`cial ba:-icade"means an=;ficJal aground or revetted wall ofearth of a minimum,thickness o:3 feet(914.4 mm). 8"Ba caded"°means the es"fecI've screen-'ng o,a building contain;;g explosive matensals from the magazYne or other 3uitding railway or highway by a natural or an art fclai barrier. A sera g t:'sae fro--the top of any side want o`t^e building containing exp"!osive materials to the cave line of any r.^.agazine or oilier building or to a pot--12 eet(3657.6 rmn)above the center of a railway or highway shall pass though such barrier. 4"Inhabi1ed building"means a bai`sdi ng regul arty occupied i-whose or part as a habitation for human beings,orany church,schoolhouse,railroad station,,store or ocher struct're who-e people are accustcmed to assemble,except any building or structure occupied in connection with the manufactutra re, rtspo-tation,storage or use of explosive materials- n =o"Railway"means any steam,eiectr;c or other railroad or railway which carries passengers for hire. lighway",.beans any public street,pub#ie alley or publ c road. :2 Then iwe or^ole storage n agazines -e located on t^e same property,each nagazlne must comply with s se rsini u n distances specified`o:s inhabited buiid- ings,railways a-d higlsways,an:d in addition,they should be separated from each oche:by not less than tete distances shows.for"Separation o`Magazin:es,"except that the quantity of explosive matenals contained in deaonator magazines shat#govern in regard to the spacing of said detonator magazi-es froni magazines con- tainsng cher explosive m iais. If any two o. ore::agazines are separated ftom each other by less than the specified„Separation of Magazines"distances,titers such two o-more magazines,as a group,must be considered as one magazine,and t;~.e tole.quantity of explosive niatenuds stored in such group roust be created as if stored in a single rnagazine located on the site of arty magazine o;the group,and trust comply wit`the Minimum o`distances specified from other magazines, it Y abitod bu tdings,rw tways and highways. E3Storage i excess of M),000 pounds(l36 077.6 ng)o`explosive materials in one magazine is gene-ally not re4aasred for eommerciai enterprises. 4Th-,s able app .es only to the min-'u-'acture a d permanent storage of commercial exp#olive materia:s. it is not appliablee to cransoor'a:scn cz explosives or any temporary sto.age sec scary o then a.thereto. h is not imeneed to apply to bombs,pro ectibes o.other beava.y encased explosives. ring building n exposive` d e a ransfac?wmaterials plant site is designed to contain explosive rr z:e a€s,such building shall be located from.inhahited bnilo g5 public highways and passenger mi:w:ys in accorda-c,,with Table A-VI-F-5 based on the rnaxitnum,quantity of explosive materials pertninecs to be i the o,::iding at one tirne. NOTE-The American Table of D;stances(Tab[e A-V-"-F-5;is reprinted by permission of u:e institnte of Makers of Explosives with the provision that the entre table, compete with all exp€a-atory footnotes,be printed. _.._. ........ ......... ............. .................................................................................................................................................................... . ........ ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... .. .................. ....... ......... ......... ......... ......... .......... 1 98 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE APPENDIX Vi-F TABLE AWI-F-G-TABLE OF RECOMMENDED SEPARATION DlSTANCES OF AMMONIUM l ffRATE AND BLASTING AGENTS FROM EXP1„OSWES OR BLASTING AGENTSIA DO WR WEIW-T (toot) PNtdNUMTH:c az��5 6 r`sRTMVAL RCRMECADOES5 i pcunda Ors*r Founds W avor i x 304.E foe mm ftchos) i ix 0.434 for k2 i AMMO!'hum N trat*2 Agont4 x 23.##or mm loo ? 3 I 1 12 i i3C3 300 4 i 14 12 31305� 5 i 8 12 i 6010 !,000 $ 6 22 12 i i,303v _600 3 7 25 i 12 e 600 i 2,000 8 29 12 3 2,000 s 3,1000 � 9 32 "5 3,000 4,X30 10 36 ' l5 4,000 6,Of1'0' t 1.1 40 l5 6,0013 8,1)30 12 42 20 # 8,0-00 :0,000 13 i 47 20 E 10,00£} 12,000 14 50 20 12,000 _6,G00 ` I5 i 54 3 25 16,000© 20,0^, 16 ; 58 3 25 I 20,013f? 3 25,000 18 65 25 a 25,000 30,0-0 ? 19 68 310 E 30,000 35,000 209 72 30 35;,1,.3{} 40,000 ' 21 j 76 30 ' 40,x,00 45,000 22 i 79 35 45,000 50,000 23 83 35 509,000 55,00 24 86 35 55,000 60,w£9 ' 25 90 35 60,000 70,wo } 26 94 40 70,0300 80,G�1 � 28 101 � 40 i 803,000 90,£.'030 30 .08 40 90:,000 # 0,t flE3 32 4 115 40 i 100,000 120,00X3 34 122 i 50 i 3 '203,E 140,0310 37 133 i 50 €40,0 D0 #60,0{X9 40 144 ` 50 's #60,0300 184,044 44 l58 509 184,030 f 200,OW 48 173 503 200,000 220,000 52 187 A-0 } 220,404 i 250,0{0 56 202 i 609 250,000 275,000 613 216 609 275,OW 300,004 i 64 230 60 -Recom-needed seAaration distances to prevent explosion of am-monium nitrate and ammouit-m nierate-based agents by propagation from nearby stores of high explosives or blasting agents referre3 to in Table A-V-F-6 as the"dorso•_"A�tzjoni;.sat nitrate,by itself,is not considered to be a dTnor"'Vilen applying:able A-11-F-6.Ammonium nitrate,ammomum nitrate-fuel oil or combination thereof at*e acceptor&"If stores of amino.ium nitrate are localed within the sympathetic detonation distance of explosives or blasting agents,one-half the mass of the ammonium nitrate should be included in the mass of the do dor. 2when the a<mmomurn nitrate or blasting agent is not ba.-called,the distances shown in Table A-VI-F-6 shall be multipled by six.These distances allow for the z}ossi.bility of high velocity nnetal fragments iron mixers,hoppers,truck bodies,sheet metal structures,meta,containers and t#;c like which may enclose the"do- nor."Where storage is in bullet-resista t magazines recommended for explosives or where the storage:s protected by a bullet-resistant wall,distances and barri- cade t:^.icknesses in excess of those prescribed in Table A-VI-F-5,Footnote 7,am not required.For cons£roacnon of bu$iet-resistant magazines,see Article 77. 3The distances In Table A-V-.,-F-6 apply to ammo-iurn nitrate that passes the i-sensitivity test prescribed in the definition of ammonium nitrate fertilizer promulgated by the Fertilizer Institute(Definitions and Test Procedures for Ammonium Nitrate Fertilizer,Fertilizer€rstitu-r.e 1964);and a._t saoniu n nurate fa]ing to pass said test shall be stored at separation distances determined by competent persons and approved by the authority having 3u<isdiction. 4These distances aop:y to blasting agents which pass the insensitivity test prescribed in rquiations os the Un"ed states Departmen,of Transportation and the ignited States Department of the Treasury,Bureau of Aldehol,Tobacco and Firearms. 5 arm,or sand dikes,or enclosures filled with the prescribed n+irnLm thickness of earth or sand are acceptable artificial barricades.Natural barricades,such as:ills or timber of sufficient density that the surrounding exposums wh--ch require protection cannot be seen from the"donor"when the trees are ba*e of leaves,are also acceptable. 6For determining the distances to be maintained from inhabited buildings,passenger rai:ways and pcib:ic highways,see Table A-VI-F-5(High Explosives and Blast- ing Agents)or Table A-VI-F-7(Low Explosives), APPENDIX VI.F 1998 CAI€FORMA FIRE CODE TABLE A-V%-F-7 TABLE OF DISTANCES FOR STORAGE OF LOW EXPLOSIVES LOW E9€aPi.0WES(puun:ffs) PUBLC1 i 0,454for is FROM i7d IAMTED BUM)NO A€F OAO A� F13�GHWAY MSTANCE ?'HUM Atguvt:sm0UND MAGA�CME x g O@STANCE{ffssi} (feet (ffss•} Ouer g Not Over x 304.8 for mrrs 0 1,000 75 75 60 1,1X313 5,000 115 115 75 5,000 iO,000 130 130 100 10,0GO 20,000 180 180 q 225 } 20,000 30,330 E 215 215 145 33,340 40,000 235 235 155 40,000 50,400 253 250 165 € 5O,4CO ? 64,004 260 260 175 € e 60,400 f 70,000 270 270 i85 70,440 80,000 300 300 }^� 80,1}04 90,000 325 i 325 i95 90,000 100,000 j 350 350 2e0 I0O,000 2000,004 375 375 253 1 200,400 3C1i,(= 444 i 40+0 340 1998 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE APPENDIX VI-F TABLE A-HCl-Fs WiSTANCES FOR THE OPEN BURNING OF EXPLOSIVES1 Mttti#h§UM MSTANCE Its FFET x 304.8 for mm QUANTTW fir # 68 on! R211w2ya era F Pubft fthways i 3 ea£�i:c Fi {,as.1s psi it:Traffic Velums ce , eft s aff#a�+^#ur a z ;a Raz 3,�a0 p ova., It hAW'aa u p�##:,Gss raffia thou 3, 4d voh! 3aa pair Day! 4 Va#-Ic4 per D,ay1c.t4 paunes 24#aal3a##azar �tpaai.a Eazetr i Wsea._Hazard �a raven�rcm e 3'.aEII3 w#??:au; No s4ias3Ba ad!nout as ncut i ��r war burr,#rig x 0.4lorkg 33ar earia8,',a €arc i Baffte es,7A NO Wafift FAUre i Serr saeaa.3=a L ss#�a l0 90 i 180 35 70 ; 64 128 & 20 110 220 45 90 8l l52 I 10 50 150 300 64 420 NO 224 14 i i 75 170 � 340 ; 74 144 i 127 254 3 15 i 100 P94 t 380 75 150 339 278 16 i 250 255 51€3 105 210 189 378 23 ; 540 320 544 130 260 238 473 29 1,000 i 400 840 160 320 300 6003 35 3 1,640 470 940 175 354 351 742 43 2,000 545 1,010 P 35 370 378 756 45 2,504 ! 545 11,093 1190 384 408 816 49 ' s ,160 ? 195 390 432 864 52 3"To 580 ; i l 4,K30 635 P,270 210 420 474 943 1 58 5,000 335 i t,370 ? 225 450 513 t 1,026 6" 6,000 3 730 460 s 235 ; 470 ; 546 1,092 55 i 7,400 s 770 1,543 245 490 573 1,146 68 { 3,000 j 800 `400 250 500 500 1,200 72 11 9,000 835 j :,570 255 510 524 i 1,248 75 i0,OC20 865 0 1,730 260 520 645 1,290 78 l:is tab"e is intended only for application of open burning of ccmmercfal exp9osive materials. The distances stated in this table should be measured from the center- of the unit,except for separations from Other open.burning units,w-h-ch are measured from the edge of the unit. 2°`Explossve materials"metms any explosive,slurry,er lsio-,detonating cord,blasting agents and detonators, 3°`Explcs ves"means any chemical compound,mixture or device,the primary or common purpose of which is to function by explosion, A list of expiosives derer- mmed to be whh. n the coverage of 18 U.S.C.Chapter 40,Importation,Manufacture,Distribution and Storage o€explosive IvfateriaP,is issued at:east annually by the director of:he Bureau of Alcohol,Tobacco and.Firearms of the s epan, ent c:the Treasury. dor dna ti,y and d s- roe purposes,deto#z:i ng cord of 54 g_a:rss per foot(P0.7 g/-;could be calculated as eeuivalert to 8 pounds(3.6kg)of high explosives per 1,003 feet(304.3:::). Heavier or lig ter core toads should be rated proportionally. °`l3ias*sng agents":;ea, any z aerial or mixt re,consisting of fuel and oxidizer,i,tender for 3lasting,not of^erbviss defined as anexplosive,prpvid-d the finished ed product,as mixed for use or ship:ze.i,cannot b:detonated by means of a No.8 test blasting cap wh=unconfined. 5"Detonator":rears any device containing any init_a:;%g or primary explosive that is used for initiating detonation. A detonator may not contain more than 100 grams of total expiosives by weight,excluding ignition or delay charges. The term includes,b::£is not limited to,electric blasting caps of instantaneous and delay blasting caps which use detonating cord.,shock tub-or any other replacement for electric wires. Al!types of detonators it strengths through No.8 cap sho=uld he raged at 1t/2 pounds(0.68 kg)o€explosives per 1,000 caps. For strengths higher that+N.C.8 cap,consult:he manufactut-en 6"Natural baricademeans natural features c:the grouted,such as hills,or timber of s>>fficient densityhat the surrounding exposures that require protection cannot be seen from the magazine x der.the trees are bare of leaves. 7"Artificial barricade"means ar art inial mound or revetted wail of earth of a m:tirt nurn-thickness of 3 feet(914.4 mm,. 8"Barn called":weans the effective screening of a building containing explosive materials from tl:e Magazine or other building,MOD site,rai?way or ilig`way by a ts2£ura or an a of dial har leen. A straight line from,tele top of any sidewall of the btti:dhtg containing explosive matermis to°w:e eave lire of any magazine or other building or to a point 12 feet(3657.3 mm)above the center of a railway or highway shall pass t1 rough such a ba-~:ier. 9"lnhahited build ng"means a building,regularly occupied in whose or part as a habitation for h-un—ar,beings,or any church,schoolhouse,railroad station,store,or other structure Where people are accustomed to assemble. This does not mean any office,warehouse,production,laboratory or other buildings that are a par of the facility where the open burning or open detonation saes are located. 10-H;s way"means any public street,public alley or public road. '"railway"meats any steam,electric or other railroad or ras:way which carries passengers for hire. APPENDIX VE-F 1938 CALIFORNIA RRE CODE TABLE A-VI-F-9--M TANCES FOR THE OPEN DETONATM OF EXPLOS3VES1 M#MMUM DiSTA#VCE N,FEET x 39$.4 for sn.m F passenger Ralh"ya aye Public 3 i QtfANTZTY OF # Pubft#gi Etvaays WIth Tretg#c t Highways WM Tragf3^,Yaiurno t4 '. i EXPL°SEVES<,3A,a Volutr8 of#ems ettan 44s 6a^#cEsa t mann titan 3,000 tea3t3t?aa par # Saparat#tn gram�+43ter L�:n :kai S�var} ir�ha i°�d zau€i€^ $ p�•day:i 6sy`•a=°t Deton rstlan UnKs pauflca Missile Mazard � #, ie 88116 Hazard i # 3R#aaiia Hard i i tet:aa33e HMrd �Fa P1faa3ira w#ttaaat No 453aat3a Vothout ria Wsai9s ( is;thaut No Missile # without i x 4.$�4 4aP 3¢ Hazard HarrInarteV4 Hazard { Batr3aasaa r g Hazard i Barileadak'/A Hazard ! 33aPr3cstfaa lea f 1 730 730 ' 325 ` 325 480 3 480 6 12 2 920 920 3 41 # 4.10 600 i 600 6 12 5 1,250 1,250 550 i 550 820 s 820 6 i 32 3 1,99 t 1,990 875 860695 75 I,2955 4,295 ? 10 20 5E7 i 2,700 9 2, , 700 ' I90 3,390 i 1,760 3,760 14 28 75 i 3,080 f 3,080 1 1,360 3,360 2,015 E 2,015 l5 30 100 I 3,400 3,400 1,500 4,500 2,220 2,220 i6 32 � # 150 3,900 3,900 1,715 1,715 2,535 i 2,535 t9 38 ( 200 4,275 4,275 1,890 4,890 2,795 3 2,795 2l 42 300 4,900 4,900 2,160 2,160 3,200 ' 3,200 ; 24 48 400 5,400 5,40'0 2,380 2,380 j 3,520 3,520 27 54 500 5,800 5,800 2,560 2,560 3,790 3,790 i 29 58 =Table A-VI-F-9 is intended only for application of open.-detonation of commercial explosive mate als. The distances stated in Table A-V?-F-9 should be measured form the center of the unit,except for separations from other open detonation+units,which are measured from the edge of the;snit. 2"Explosive materials"t,ears any explosive,slurry,emulsion,detonating card,blasting agents and detonators. 3"Explosives"means any the nical compound.,mixture or device,the primary or common purpose of which is to function by explosion. A list of explosives deter- mined to be within the coverage of 18 U.S.C.Chapter 40,Importation,Mamuifactum,Disc batt=:cit and Storage of Explosive?Material,is issued at:east annually by the director of the Bureau of Alcohol,Tobacco and Fimarms of the-epartment of the Treasury. For quantity and distance purposes,detonating cord of 50 grains per foo:(30.7 g/rn)shocld be calculated as equivalent to 8 pounds(3.6 kg)of high explosives per 1,000 fee'.(304.3 1). envier or lig^eer core loads syculd be rayed proportsonal3y. $"Blasting agents":means any material or mixture,consisting of fuel and oxidizer,intended for blasting,not otherwise defined as an explosive,provided the fi fished product,as mixed for use or slnllme-,cannot be detonated by means of a No.8 test blasting cap when,unco<~.fined. 5"Deto Bator"means any device containing any initiating or primary explosive that i'sused for initiating detonation. A detonator may not contain more[hart 10 grams of tots'explosives by weight,excluding ignition o;delay charges. `fTlhe tertn includes,but is not limited to,electric blasting caps of instmtaneous and delay b'last'ing caps which use detonating cord,shock wbe or any other replacement for electric wires. All types of detonators in strengths¢~rough No.8 cap should be rated at 1 V2 pounds(0.68 kg)of explosives per 1,000 caps. For strengths higher than No.8 can,consult the manufacturer. 6"Natural barricade"means natural features of the ground,such as hills,or t:nber of sufrc ent density that the sur ounding exposures:hat equine protection cannot be seen from the magazine when the trees are bare of leaves. 7"Artificial barricade"means an artificial:hound or reverted wall of earth of a minimum thickness of 3 feet(9 i4.4 mm). s"Barricaded"means the effective screening of a blinding containing explosive materials from the magazine or other building,MOD site,railway or l ig`tway by a natural or a i artificial bar er. A straight line from the top of any sidewall of the building containing explosive materials to the cave litre of any magazine or other building or to a point 12 feet(3657.6 mn))above tike center of a railway or highway shall pass through such a barrier. 9=Inhabited wilding"means a building,regula:ly occupied in whole or part as a habitation for human beings,or any church,schoolhouse,railroad station,store,or outer structure where peopie are accustomed to assemble. This does not mean any office,warehouse,production,laboratory or other buildings that are a part of ffie facility where the open burning or open detonation sites are located. ?o"fflghway"means any public street,public a0ey or public road. t !"Railway"means any steam,electric or other railroad or railway which carries passengers for hire. 116 _... 1998 CALWORNIA F1RE CODE APPENDIX VI- APPENDIX Vine CRYOGENIC FLUIDS WEIGHT AND VOLUME EOUIVALENTS TABLE A-V- -I--WEIQ T AND VOLUME EQUWALENTS FOR COMMON CRYOGENIC FLUlD VOLUME OF GAS AT 70'F AN-)11-4.1 MA WEGH7 OF f QUID OR GAS VOWME OF UQUED AT N04MA%BWLI.N 1:01.3 kps3 i! 1`f Yea N pwmcfs f6ftgmma >tm G #:rtes Cubic Fes_ m}.'pass Eg6rs 000 0.454 0.326 4.486 3 9.67 0.27 i 2.205 % 3..0 0.728 0.190 3 21.32 0.601-1 3.072 % 3.393 1.1000 0.264 9 29.71 0.841 114.628 5.274 3.785 j 1.000 312.45 3.184 ? 10.340 4.590 3.366 0.889 11i"l'.to,4 2.832 3.652 ? 2.656 1.189 # 4.314 35.31 I L(m helium % 1.0W, E 0'.454 3.631 ? 4.959 96.72 I 2.739 2.205 1.000 8.006 2A15 ( 213.23 % 6.1138 E 0.275 0'.125 1.000 3 0.264 26.63 % 0.754 I 1.042 0'.473 3.785300'.82 2.855 3 1.034 0.469 3.754 0.992 3 .3t} 2.832 0.365 0.166 1.326 3 0.350 i 35.33 I 2.000 hydrogen � 0.454 6409 ? 1.693 191.96 5 436 2.205 1: t? i 14.130 3.733 i 423.20' =1.984 i 0.156 0.071 x 1.0000 9 0.264 i 29.95 0.848 0.591 i 0.268 3.785 1.000 313.37 ' 3.210 E % 0.521 ? 0.236 3.339 0.882 10'6.6-0 ! 2.832 0.184 0.083 1.179 0.311 35.32 14000 E oxygen1.400' 0.454 0.397 i 0.105 12.0'0 0.342 2.205 1.000 ' 0.876 0.231 j 26.62 0.754 2.5:7 1.142 3.000 i 0.264 € 3.0.39 0.861 9.527 4.321 3.785 5..05 3.250 8.281 1 3.756 ' 3.29^v 0.869 1.03.0.0 2.832 2.924 1.327 ` 1.162 13.307 35.33 1.40}0 eaii3Y5e 3 1.004 E 0.454 0.561 0.148 1-3.80 4.39' 2.245 1.000 %.237 0.327 30.143 0.862 1.782 0.808 1.000 0.264 24.60 j 0.697 6.746 3.060 ; 3.785 1.0 93.fl 3 2.637 7.245 3.286 j 4.465 i 1.074 100 2.832 2.558 _.160 1.436 E 0.379 i 35.31 LING' 1.^'400.454 ? 3.052 0.278 22.968 0.650 2.205 E 1.000 2.324 ? 0.61,3 50.645 1.434 0.951 0.431 '.404 i0.264 21.812 f 0.618 3.600 1.633 3.785 i 000 82.62 2.340 4.356 1.976 4.580 E 1.210 21313.00 2.832 ! 11.501 5.217 1.616 ® 0.427 35.3; # 1.00£3 iThe vafues Hsted far liquef ce.natural gas,i.fNG;are"typical"values,LNG_s a mixture of hydrocarbon gases,and no two LNG steams i ave exactly the same composition. Touse the above table,read hor.z:3rtahy across the lire sof inter- If other qUantities are of irterest,the numbers obtained car be est.For example,to determine the nun nber of cubic feet of gas cor- multiplied or divided to obtain the glaantity of interest,For exa-n- tained in 1.0 gailcns(3.735 L)of liquid argon, find 1.000 in tlae ple,to detemaine the number of cubic feet of argon gas curtained cohmi:s entitled "Volume of Liquid at Normal Boiling Point." in a Vol-a"ne 0f 1,1300 gallons(3785 L)of Hg-,id argon at its rer xal Pealing ac7oss fne Paste under entifled"Volume of Lias bailing point,mWtiply €12.45 by €,1300 to obtain 1.€2,450 cubic at70'F1-21.,'Q s cubic `eet" the value of 112.45 cubic feet feet(3234 xn3). (3.134 m. )is fourd. 1:998 CALIFORNIA RNIA RRE CGDE APPENDIX Va—H APPENDIX Via REFRIGERANT GROUPS AND PROPERTIES Te following information is provided as reference information for appiicador. of Article 61 (See Sections 6302, 6307, Z-.9 and 8002.3,) MBLE A"B'`'AH"I—REFRIGERA T HAZARD CATEGORIES AND HAZARD SIGNALS ABSTRACT' CHMCAL NAME KAZARD DEGREES OF REFRIGERANT C4#EWCAL FORMULA i (COMPOSMON FOR BLENDS) WMER CATEGOmES i MAZARC' R-H CC13F, tric^.iorcftlorat ethxsse 75-69-4 0;1;1 2-0-03 R-12 a CCe2"2 175-71-8 Cr;'G13 I E 2-0-03 R-22 CrCiF2 i cl iorad:fluorotre£,,^,ane 175-45-6 i CC,CHii 2-0-3 3 i -113 CC2FCC , . 3-1 G €d , ; � 12-0-03 R-114 CC-.F2CCiF2 1,2-dichloro-1,1,2,2£etra`lcoroe£hane i 76-E4-2 ?CG,C 1rf i 2-0-(}3 R-123 is C€ C;2C?3 i 2,2-d:c .cro-1,1,1,zi 7uor e_ha e i 306-83-2 OFF i 2-3-0 3 €2-134a. CH2F Ca 3 1,1,1,2-tetr^`#coroethane i 811-97-2 i CG,(i'-€_r€ 2-0-03 i R-40€A zea sops ;R-2211522/i 24(53/.3/34) i Co,0414 2-0-03 53% CS C. :75-45-6 s 13% C113CHF2 ! F, f boroetixane ?75-37-6 34711 :CF-aFCF3 2-chloro-?,1,.,2-tetraf>acroetza.e 2837-89-0 R-401B zaotrope 'R-22/152a/124(61/11/28) CG,01,1H2.0-53' 61°I C CfF2 calarodi uoro.xsethane !75-45-6 i E 11% Cl-£3C1-F2 E � ^1, .cifluoroethanee :75-37-6 9 28%n >CFIC37-CF3 12-citioro-1,1,1,2-tetras a oraet Iaae 2837-89-0 R-401C zeotrape `R-22/152a/124(33/€5/52) CG, 1 2-0-0 2 1 33%n CHC1F2 t c zloradsf oro�Ietila Ie i 75-45-6 i j :5%u CH3CHF2 i 1,1-dir".ao:o�tyare E 75-37-6 52% C€-IWIFCF3 E 2-ciora-1, ,1,2-£etsa�aroetat�e 12837-89-0 R-4UY.A zeo£~one R-125/29,-M(6012/38) 60% CHF2CF3 pentaf uoroethane 354-33-6 2% C�3CF2C.13 Propane s 74-48-6 38% Ci-1C'F2 '-Iorodiquommethane 75-45-5 �f i R-402B zeot Me R-125/290/22(38/2/60) CG,OHF '2-0-03 38% C'--'1 2CF3 pertat:aoroethane 354-33-6 1 iE 2% C H3CF2CF3 �propane 74-98-6 60% CI-1Ciz 2 ';clai3r0difiu0romet are 75-45-6 -404A £zeotrapeR-I251'43a/l34a(44/5214) Co,GFIH 3 44° rCHF2CF3 nertaflaoroetcane 354-33-6 52% CHiCF3 -,x, -ewf3aoroethane 420-46-2 4% CH27FCF3 i,:,1,2-tetraf£ao aethane V 811-97-2 i R-407A zeotrope R-32/125/134a(20/40/40) CC,a� 2-0-03 20% CF2F2 i dff uorom.---lane !75-10-5 v 4030 :CFF'2CF3 pen£affiaoroet�ane i 354-33-6 40% CH2FCF'3 i 1,1,1,2-tetrafluorcethane ? 811-97-2 � -4fl/B f zeatrope R-122/125/134a(101710/2,3) CG,C?19 2-0-03 10% %CH2F'2 diflcoromethane S 75-10-5 a i 70% E C%€-2CF3 pentafluoroetha,e 1354-33-6 4 20% C"-€2FCF3 1,1,1,2-tetrafuorce?hane $1I-97-2 ' R-407C zectrope R-32/i25/1,34a{23/25/52) G,Glad 2-0-03 23% C 2F2 ?difluaromet.ane 75-10-5 I 25% CHF2CF3 pertafluo_roethane 354-33-6 52% C:�2FC^3 _,1,1,2-to>rax zaroewla„.e 811-97-2 y R-407v zeotrope I R-32/125/134a(151'•5/7o) Cc%OF14 2 0 o3 15% CY2.F2 difuoromethane 75-i0-5 i fly% ?C 2CF3 pentafluomet'.^.ane `354-33-6 70% Cl-2FCF3 8i--97-2 i R-438A i zeotrape R-125/€43x/22(7/46/47) i CC,C+m R 2-0-33 7% i CHF2CF3 pentafluoroetl ane 354-33-6 s 46% C€3C3 i,l,l-tri z oroetsaxe 420-46-2 47% C'-1CIF2 i ch'oracllflaorornethare 75.45.6 (Continued) APPEh1DM Vi-H 1398 CALWORNIA FERE CODE TABLE A-W-H-1—REFRIGERANT HAZARD CATEGORIES AND HAZARD SIGNALS—<Corit€rivad)) i E CNEWCAL 1 ABSTRACT CH�:WCAL NAME SERVICE iWARD j DEGREES OF 9F fe�`xER/A?a'T CHEMICAL FC fr FORMULA (CCSPEpI'SS£T9Y Ad FOR BLENDS) 1 NUMBER C�TE�aOmEsl -r - 9 AZARD2 i R-409A zeotrope € R-22/124/142b(60/25/15) #CO,OHi1 i 2-0-13 60% CHClF2 ;chi orodifluoro:.Pthane i 75-45.6 25%n CpaFCF3 2-c:^..oro- >l:,s,2-£etrafiaoroet4 ane E 2837-89-11 3 f 1 15% CHKClFZ 1 zorc i difluorcethane 75-68-3 o i R-40093 zectrope 2 22/124/14Lh(65/25/1t3) CCs,OHH 2-0-03 65% Cp1C;F2 ch':erodi`iuoro iethaee 75-45-6 I 25%n CHC1^F3 2-c :oro-;,1,1.2-terra laorcethane s 2837-89-0 i .0% CH3CClF2 l-c1`oro-;,l-c:f?uoroettare j 75-68-3 R-410A zeetrope R-321125(50150) CG,(?HH 2-0-43 3 50% CH2F2 diflzoro.,et?a e 75-10-5 i Sc0%n CHF2CF3 i p tafoucro-ema:e 354-33-6 R-4103 zeotrcpe R-32/125(45/55) € ;cc"OHH 2-0-433 45% CH2F2 i die uoro-me pane 75-10-5 i 55% i CHF2CF3 petataf uoroetha,e i 354-33-6 R-503 ?azeotrope ' R-12/152a(73.8/26.2) cc,OPH 2-()-03 73.8% CC12F2 'dkHorodi€luororrethane s 75-71-8 252% CH3CHF2 -cif`_=acroetha:.e 75-37-6 # R-502 azeotrope R-22/115(48.8/5;.2) CG,OHH 2-fS-0 3 48.8% CHCIF2 chlcrodif uorornetha,-ae i 75-45-6 51.2% CCIP2CF3i i-chtoro-1,1,2,2,2,c3entaquorcethane 4 76-15-3 3 R-507A i azeotrope ?R-1.25/143a(50150) CG'OHP E 2-0-0 3 511% 6 CHF2CF3 cpentafluorceihane 354-33-6 a 50%a !CH3CF3 3 1,1,1-trifluorce"ane 420-46-2 R-508? i azeotrope 3 R-231116(39/6?) CG,Oi'H 2 0-0x3 39% :CHF3 i triflueromethane 75-46-7 : a 61%n i CF'3CF3 hexa€4uoroetharie 76-16-4 � R-5083 azeotrope €2-23/1 16(46/54) CG,OHH 2-C,_03 46%n C€S33 tr>7uommet ane E 75-46-7 54% i CFF'2CF3 hexa luoroethane 76-16-4 R-509A azeotrope R-22/218(44/56) C4.3,0HH 2-0-433 44% d Ci=CiF2 ;ch oredifluoromethane E 75-45-6 56% CF3C 2CF3 octafluoropropane E,76-19-7 3 R-717 ?NH3 arnmonna '7664-4;-7 CO,C,OFF 3-3-04 R-744 C032 i cafoon dioxide .24-38-9 CG,OHH 2-0-()3 tCG=Compressed gas.C=corrosive.OHH=Other health hazard 2i,egrees of`.hazard are for heath,`'ire,and reactivity,respectively,;n accordance W"b-UFC Staisdard 79-3. 3Reductior.ro i- 0,is allowed if analysis satisfactory to the chief shows that the maximum concentration for a rapture or fail loss of refrigerant charge-would no, exceed the ID- U 1,considering hcrh the refrigerant quantity a;c room volume. 4For installations that are entirely outdoors,use 3-1-0. 1 60 _..... ......... ......... ......... ......... ............. ......... ......... _......._ _..... ......... ......... ......... ......... . ........ ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... .. ............... ......... ........... _............. ......... ......... ......... ........ ......... ......... ......... ..... __ 1998 CAUFORNIA FIRE CODE APPENDIX VH APPENDIX VH UNIT CONVERSION TABLES SE SYMBOLS AND PREFIXES i BASE£3NrrS i.Quantity Un:.t lynx ? meter m 7vlass Kilogram kg i Time Second s :electric current Ampere A hezY:s odyna is temperature Kelvin K Arouant of substance Mole mol Luminous intensity caode'ia cd Quantity3 mane angle Rad a.^ sad ? Solid angle steradian sr (j PAaiF3 3fe�4#�n Fa&nr ?rs9fx fmc eF,c y� 1 "00 OOo 080 000 040 000 m 1018 exa # 000 000 OW 8+04 5 pets P 3 1 OOo ow 0t10 ow = io=2 feta 1 OOo 000 r 1,09 biga oce 81<mo a :836 mega Ml i 1 OW= :03 kilo k i Oo= ioz hecto ;.£3 ':.833 deka da 10, deci d O.Oi — 10-2 Cent: C 0.023< m 18}3 milli m 0,000 OEl = 1O'6 ?333Cr0 83.000 (no X1 = 100 rano ',,.000 000 CCO 0,,,j = 10-12 0-ow 1000 f1CK0 wo o0 i = 10-0 0.000 OW 000 000 Oo£? 001 at2o Unit �prs�c# �grrd�fa Frequency(of a periodic plhenomenon) � e-tz ltiz ils Force ew£on cg ndsz ssure,stress pascal Fa PSI ,z i Energy,work,quantity of heat ;o le j y m 1 Power.radia—flux wa££ w d!s Quantity of elect city,electric c?aa-ge coulomb C Ai Eiec:rlc so»Hilal,potentia":difference, electro=motive€once volt V W/A Capacitance farad F CIV Elecoic resistance j V!A Conductance siemens S Aft Z lmagm6c flax weber Wb V1 fsg eeic&:sx density tesla Wb/n, z `riductance 'henry tz WS/A .. Lum`nous F=ax umen Im cd-sr li€�miance lux Ix :ntl r2 Activity;o€radionuclides) becquerel Bq UsAbsorbed dose gray 8y 1/kg 1-361 APP NDM V3, '1998 CALL ORMA RRE CODE CONVERVON FACTORS To convert to muhlp;y by j LENGT?i utile(U.S.statute) km i .609 344 i yd tr 0.9144 l€t 0.3048 4 Mffn 304.8 in min 25.4 AREA t;tile2(U.S.statuee) ?k_n2 �2.589 995 1 acre(U.S.survey) E h �0.404 6873 mL :4.00046.873 3 yd2 M2 i 0.830 1274 1€>2 iM2 0,092 903 04 s I int !nm2 645.16 VOLUME,MODULUS OF SEC-10-N acre€ ; 3 3 1233.489 - 1 yd3 1 M3 i 0.764 5549 i 100 board ft # r3 i 0.235 9737 I ft3nl 3 !0.028 316 85 1(d3} y 28.3168 1 ai3 sr^�3 s 16387.06 e �,;.(-=3) 6.3871 1 barrel(42 U.S,gallons) rt 3 0.358 9873 4, (FLUID)CAPAC-N f 3 gai(U.S.liquid) € 3.785 432 qt(U.S.liquid) E r. t 946.3529 1 pt(U.S.liquid) i::n3., 5 473-1765 3 v oz(U.S.) ' ?29.5735 1 gal(U.S.lie'id) i rn3 00,003 785 412 (l K%apprm 1.2 gal(U.&) � e *.I!?ter aprax.0.00"cubic teeters SECOND AkZ33uFENT OF AREA I an.4 i raF,, s 416 231 4 mG i 416 231 4 x 30-7 s PLANE ANGL= I'(degree) rad 0.017 453 29 grad 17.453 29 "(minute) urad 290.8882 "(second) ; rad 4.848 137 VELOC:v SPEED gs/s i'Js %0.3048 i i rriie! k—A 1.609 344 :a/s °0.447 fl4 VOLUME RATE GF FLOW 1 ft3/8 rr3/s 3 0.028 316 85 t ft3/:Frig Us 0.471 9474 1 gal/min Lis 0.063 0902 3 gay-nin r:3/sri a 0.0038 1 gat n ML/s 1.051 50 :nil on gDd Lis 43.8126 i 3 acre€Js -1/s t 1233.49 �4 ¢l°F i °C or K !10.555 556 r8 DIVALENT TEYJ PERATURE(°wC g TX—273.1 S) i ;GF t-c tip=9/5t�C 32 .._3 -- - - (Continued) ::-362 - _ _._....._.. ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... .......... ....................... _ _ 1998 CAUFORMA HRH CODE APPENDIX V'W CONVERSION FACTOR Contlratted) muitiP@;by MASS ton(short* *) E metric tors 10.907 2.85 kg 907.1847 kg 0.453 5924 ` ` az g 28.349 52 ° °#'song to (2,240 ib) ?kg i 10'6.047 - MASS PER UWT AREA i €h/K2 kg/m2 i 4.882 438 oz/Yd` E g/n, 33.405 75 { =ozJff2 g/,2 ' 305.1517 DENSmy(.MASS PER UNIT VOLUME) .b1 kg/-n3 16.01846 iblycls kg,/-,13 i 0.593 2764 ton /yd3 J st3 i 1.19-6 553 ------------------ i FORC€ s €toslf(ton-force) :cid 8.896 44 j 1 k?p(i,W01b1) kN 4.448 22 i #€bf(po-nd-force) N ;4.448 22 MOMENT OF FORCE,TOAOUE E 1 2bf•ft f N-m 2.355 818 2€b`is N-m, L2.771164 848 €tonf-ft k:d•t11 kay•ft kN, -m 2 FORCE PER UN#T LENGTH H 1 Min 'r Id/m 14.5939 :. N/m ? 175.2268 j :.cnf/ft kN/?n 29.1878 s PRESSURE,STRESS,MODULUS OF FLAS7lCMY,'rORCE PPR UNC AREA)(I Pe 1 Wm2) i ._z tozl�l��, td1Pa • - - � 13.7895 f 2cr!`2 kPa i 95.7605 s " ki2Y!' ? mpa 6.894 757 3 abfl€r2 kPa ;6.894 757 €bf/ft2 2•'a 47.8803 Atnnospt ere i kPa 202.3250 E 1 3Mc m rcurY kPa 13.37685 i 1 foci;water coA rzn at 32°x') kPa 2.988 98 WORK,ENERGY,HEAT(1,3:IN'm y fW,Z) j €kWh(550 ft-MA) ms E 3.6 F 1 B'w(dnt.Table) E UT ? 2.055 055 � a f'tbf ' 2055.056 s €.355 818 CO€FFf0MPtT OF HEAT TRANSFER 3 1 13t !(ft2'h'°P? i Std/(s-a-K) 5.678 263 THERMAL CONDUCTWi'r-1 2 W/(rr,'1{) °.73:735 i i5.L°:£WNANCE 1€rtlst2 (footcandle) €x(1"x) 10.763 91 1 cd/ft2 cd/sr.2 E 10.7539 i 1 foot lambert cd/m2 E 3426 259 1 lar Ser ked/W2 3.283 399 APPENDIX VW €998 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE GAGE CONVERSION `SABLE APPROXIMATE MINIMUM'1`H€CKNESS(Inch/mm)FOR CARBON SHEET STEEL CORRESPONDING TO MANUFACTURER'S ER'S STA€ DARD GAGE AVCS GALVANIZED SHEET GAGE NUMBERS CARBON SHEET STEEL SALVAN;ZED SHEET Dscfmat and Nominal Rscemmendad Mlnfmum Daclmaf ani{Nem ne? d Reccmms�s�ef Sul3�forum TNcknsss EgWvsiant TNegness EquNs4nt! i Thick;4as EgWve,en? r ThIck^eas equivalent' i 9xEBnu}.`a�t{23VB?''4f 5tarr#asag Mvenized Sheet s a ENe. i gls�gh3 ;"^¢r (inch) {mm� �sqa?Na. (inch) far m)4 llmss^.) (-IM)2 8 ! 0,1644 i 4.17 0.156 1 3.46 8 ? 0.1681 ; 4.27 0.159 � 4.04 i 9 0.1495 i 3.80 0.142 1 3.61 9 0.1532 3.89 0.144 1 3.66 i0 3 0.1345 E 3.42 0.127 3.23 E €0 0.1382 1 3.51 0.129 3.23 11 0.1196 3.04 0.1'2 2.84 1.1 0.1233 ! 3.13 0.114 2.90 12 ".1046 l 2.66 0.097 2.46 12 0.3084 t 2.75 .111.099 2.51 13 j 01,1897 2.28 0.083 2.11 i 13 0.0934 2.37 0.084 2.13 14 S 0,0747 1 3.90, 0.068 E 1.73 14 0.0785 1.97 0.070 1.78 15 O 0673 1.71 0.062 1.57 15 0.0710 €.80 0.065 1.55 16 0.0598 1.52 1 0.055 1.40 ? i 6 i 0.0635 1.61 J 0.058 1.47 17 0.0538 1.37 0.050 1 1.27 17j 0.^,575 1.46 0.053 s 1.35 18 0.0478 1.21 0.044 1 1.12 !8 0.0516 1.31 0.047 1.19 19 0.04=8 1.06 0.038 0.97 19 0.0456 i 1.15 0.041 1.04 E 20 0.0359 0.91 0.033 0.84 20 0.0396 1.01 0.036 10.91 21 0.0329 00.84 ? 0.030 0.76 21 0.0366 ! 3.93 0.033 0.84 22 0.0299 0.76 v027 0.69 j 22 0.0336 0.85 0.030 0.76 23 0.0269 0.68 0.024 1 0.61 23 0.0306 10.78 i 0.02? 0.69 24 0.0239 0.61 0.021 0.53 24 0.0276 0.70 3 0.024 0.61 25 0.0209 0.53 0.018 0.45 25 0.0247 0.63 0.021 0.53 26 0.0179 0.45 0.016 0.41 26 ' 0.0237 0.55 3.019 0.43 27 0.0164 0.42 3 0.014 0.36 27 0.0202 1 0.5: ? 0.017 043 28 y 0.0149 (� OY- -(3i 3 0.33 28 0.0187 0.47 ¢ 0.016 ? 0.41 E 29 0.0172 044 0.014 0.36 t 30 i 0.0157 0.40 0.013 0.33 The thickness aft:e sheets set forth in the code correspond to the thickness sitown under these columns.They are the approximate minimum thicknesses and are, used on the following references: Carbon sheet steel---Thickness 0.071 inch and over: ASTIV A 568-74,Table 3,Th4ckress Tolerances of€Tot-Ro€@ed Sheet (Carbon Steel). Carbon sheet steel-T hickness less than 0.071 inch: ASTM A 56-8-74,Table 23," h'--kn&ss Tolera nces of Cold-€felled Sheet (Carbon and High Strength Lew Alloy). Galvanized sheet steel-All thicknesses: ASTM A 525-79,Table 4,Thickness Tolerances of 1-lot-Dip Galvanized Sheet. Mini-lum thickness is the difference between the thickness equivalent of each gage and the rr aximur negative tolerance for the widest rolled width. 2T`?e S#eqT i dr ley is are calculated and mantled to two significant figures following the decimal point. 1-364 1139li CAUFOR iA F#RF-CODS WDEX INDEX A Defnit+o^ .......,_...................... 202 E„ nnarking .............................>..,.,,.,,, ?2.12,7 ABANDONMENT APARTMENT HOUSE,wetir€lon ............... .......... 202 :antis of flammabia or combustst:e liquids ..............7902.1.7 APPEALS.,...,.,.......,.............,.,,.,. 1,03.1.4; 103:4.2 C ASS EviAT�ONS AND DS�'If�1T*,IS .................. A::c?$2 � $al.PPLi NOES ACCESS,MREnEPA TMN #3titr:ca€ ......................................... ArVc3s85 Sui ding ops,ngs,to .................................. 902.3 era app iancss ....... . ............. s^sra, �y 902 °-gatino an cooking aWap lane's def r';t:cr .............. 209 `nigh-p:sd comb.. b a storage ....................... 8102.6.2 Hea°prod c ng .. .... ..., ..,.....,.. , 1107 Rofnpra tan systems ............................... .. 6303C3oer t:nv �ht g and cocking a„o,Ances .... 7903.2't.4 vi'r$c'ding yards ........................................ 3404 €orlab:$app„a:~ce,dw!n-Mon ............ 202 ACCESS ROADS,F€ E APPARATUS Stationary a p;ances daf on... ...... ..... 202 Sridgas ........................................... 902.2,2,5 APi LiCATIOk OF FLAM MASLE FINISHES,Venors€ .,. Artic e 45 ons;r ctBcr or derno€i-cn...... ............... 8704.2 A.port,,,e:€ports ........,.,,....,................,... 2401.5 Fir;hydrar?,s .>..................... 903.4.2 APPROVED,definition ..... .., ...... 202 Genera! ..............---..................... 9102 High-raisd combustible storage ..................... 81102.6.1 AREA,delll - ton .,,..... 202 Lurnbar yards ............................ .. 3004.4 AREA SEPARATION WALLS,MAINTENANCE OF ....,... 1,111.9 Obstru 1,o:,and onlro;: ............................... 902.2.4 8707 outdoo arnivals and`airs ........................... 2504 ASBESTOS,rs........ ......,,...........,,..,......,., s rpoa y. sr.brar;e s tr ct€aras,tents and canopies Ar;c:s 32 ASH.-TRAYS 25C?.92 Wrsc%,=,g ttards ..................................>..... 3404 ASPiiALT KETTLES ........, 202,1105,8704.13 AaaCUM€3€ATiON OF DO��IS€ISTiBLES ASSEMBLY,defin for ..... 2U2 ;an;r ab,a and ecrr uustab s;,csd storage areas.1r ..,.,7902.9.6 ASS ,PLACES�3 ADMiNISST ATIDstti ................................... Article 1 tree a,ao PLACES OF ASSEMBLY) Ar;c`s 25 ADOP e 1DN OF U ?I'DPm FmE CODE(sea Pace acre) AT i fel FL&RN 411 S .............................. 1103.3.4 AEROSOL PRODUCTS ............................. Art€ole 88 ATTIC,STORAGE ....,,,. 1103,3.2.5 A;amma74•c f#ra sx irg €sh r g systems ,....., 8802,1-6,8803 A€THORiTY Cartons.....................................8809.5,88132.2.6 Draft ur•ahs 880,x.3 A°fires an a{�sr srn$rga aces...,,, m03d��3 Hose connections ................>...........,,.....8803.2'4 O�^a� fare ge sonme: .. ................ .,.,......,.,.. x.2. .2 5 ( y�{r5 0 rol,l,,:ce D aC`uonne: .. .... , .., , .... ... 103.2.1.2 in-mck 3DY rik4s•"cu .............. .................... 88•.3.2.3 Storage an•rataib disp,ays .......................... . 8802 AUTOMATIC F -EXTiNGWSl�lma SY s"EMS A;ssos ...... ...>. ..................... 380;2.2.6,8802.4.7 Aeroso?s .......,......................,,........... 88012.1.6 ....... 3802.1.8;8502.4.4 Generai ... .. .., 10'3 Autvnatc fsre ex"lingum :ng systar^is ................. 88'02 i .,.S gh-gat:ec combustible storage .....,...,..., a,0 �3 2 41 :ab€a 81-A +4 Sasema..storage ...... 88^2,.5 AUTOMATIC SPPiNKLER SYSi0,1S oonta:as (see SPP€NKLER SYSTEM)1 Packag;n.g ........................................ 8802.`...3 AU°i OMOWLE` RECKiNQ YARDS ..,......,.....,,. Art1c:e 34 Quantity t f acistorages ........................ 8802,3.2,8802.4.3 Sur;ng operaa€cns .....................,.,.,.........., 3409 etasi disp,ay areas ..................... 88802.2.2,88132.2.3 Fara apparatus access to reads ,...........,.,..,.....,.. 34134 t!#r$rorss storage ............................. 8802.4.3 Fres .......................,..,.......,..,......,,,,, 3408 Seorageic 8802.3.3 lWd!ngand c:t1,,,g .................................... 3405 anoifstorap ..................................... 8802.1.4 Storage cablnlm .................................. 98102.9.7 �tYc'3r$i�ivisS2s ....................................... 8802.4 A,R BAG SYS`E S............. ............,., 3490.4 BALCONIES A€RPORTS,HELIPORTS At�i`D HE'^LtS`OPS• A:?€c€e 24 Definition ............................................. f 4 e escaped 1205 A:rcra c cr aerisc€s f s€dispera g staa:car;daf,r cap 214 BARBECUEAses RECREATiONAL RRES and COMMERCiAL App, at on of flaw-tabls f5n,shas ,,......... 240-5 BARBECUE PiTS) .......... Scnc ng ancd 9 cava d,^g ..................... 2402Z3,2402.8.2 Disan!ng.riars ....................................... 2401.6 BARREL,defini;5r ......,...,...,.........,.,...,.,..... 203 Cisarance ........................................ 2403.2 SARRi RS.......,,........,.........................,. 1206 C,-vnbusfpjsstorage ........................... 2401.92 BASEMENT PIPE€NLES ,......,,...................... ,005 Const uct�o" o a'rcrafa efua;$ss ,, ., ..,.............. 2402.2 3',sg$nsng ftmi ,ab,e and combust bls„Quids ..,..,..... 240;3,3 RA FRY SYSTEMS,S ATiONA Y LEAD ACID Disparls.r`s�^o as and nozzles ........................ 2�x .2.5 °nstra;.a.cn and ma:r#a,ance ,.,..,......,.,., 6404 Drip pats ........................................... 24011 autralization .. ,..........,,.,................... 6404,5 >AiR-S a£PPORT D STRUCTURES . ............... Ar,c$32 0lccuoa:;cy sa.Daraticn ........,,.,,,,,,.,........,,.., 64,04 3 AI PC Its ...,�........................................ .6 453 Safety v$ tarp .................................... 6 , 2 Aerosoi products........................... 8802,2.6 8802,4.7 S$vinic protaotcr. ..,.......,....,..........,.....,.. 6404.8 Asssmb:y occupancies .............. 251,11.9,25,01-14,2502.4.4 S'gns.........,...... 6404,7 Baled storage ......................................... 2805 Srroks detsctscs, ,...........,..........<...,,,..,,,.. 8x404,9 C,ensra ............................................ 1204 Spi'scontrol ........,....................,.,.,...,.,. 6404,4 H!gh-pia ed co:rc%stbe stowage .............. 8101.6.3,8102.11) ,den.{iat:en ......,., 6404.6 i iculd storage roea„s ........................... 7902.5.11,2.4 SDN BOX...,.,.....................,............, 203,6'{13.1 !'A8ii t: { gs..,.....,."..........---.............". 304 ALTS AND AL,E AT€ON,defln1tion...................... 202 S3 ASS i A SI TS;sea�;� S��DS€��5� A iCi$ �'7,7733.4, ?703.5,8003,2 C ALTERNATE MAT EPiALS ASID THODS .... 1003.1.2, 103.1.2,1 BOARD OF APPEALS ., .,.,.......... . .. 9031 k AMERMAN TABLE OF DIS ANDES SO'WNQ POINT,deflnialor ......... 203 {see aso EXPLOSIVES) .,..... :aNa A-V-F5 A�3a�i��l€`t`iON ..., ...... ........................... 77014.1 i+ID Jnr , or9xp},os:vo$..................................... . ',v A AMUSEMENT BiJiLDiNG 10av7,2.12.1 For fireworks disp'ay ................................ 78102.4.3 1--365 IN:�EX 1998 CAL€FORNEA SIRE COOF BONDlNG AND GROUNDING CPININEYS #ro of rBfuBler un?:s ..... 2402.8.2 Spark a,esters ...................................... 1 69.7 ... .. ............ Conta ner f,1,#ing Ef amr.ab*and cc^mbustib;e Iiquids; ..... 7901.10 CHRISTMAS TREES ............................ Appendix Al-8 Cry g2 7661;.7 63.4.4,A Dy v aanmg ear pmen .... .... 3603.13 €£ € AiS...... ........... }Penw.r a`s_D E€rn^atE g statin act ��,aticn ....................... 7961.10 C ASSIFiCATlON Fiarx:,•-able cryogenic fluids........ .................. 7501.7 ammab,e and combustible;[quids................,... 7501 1.2 Loading and unload ng tank vee#cies Hazardous matsria:s 8.:01,=.2 and tank cars .................... 7964.5.2.3,7904.5.3.3, Refrigerants ....................,,,,.,................. 6302 7304.6,3.4;7904.6.3.13 CLEANlN Organic coating equipment .............................. 5012 'n^ AerfuE�sgat}oE� .................................. 470.,C Powde CCac ng ...................... 4505,3 Pars in,aircraft hangars ...... `461.6 'ank ve cis:cad;ng racks 7904,5.2.3,7904.5.3.3, $ g d7903.1-2, n � ..............7904.6.3.4,7964.6.3.13 '��a.,arns:�ao;a and;,ombustbla iigids .,.,.,. 793.2.2 °Vssse s(use,d C ensing and t'�'iix•ng of CLEARANCES' ��AI�A�fC i flammable and co.m-ustible .at-,ds; ........,..,.... 7903.2.:.3 Of corn bust.bias to LP-gases ....................... 6209 BOWLING ALLEYS ................................. Article 26 Cf MBUSTISLE F,SERs.......................,..... Artic#e 2.8 A#ieyresurtacmg and refinisring ......................... 2663 Baled storage ..............................,........,. 28,05 fir ednish ng rooms ............... .,........... 2604 Defi i.c ......... 204 SR€DGSS see also ACCESS ROADS, 'Dust-co ectlon systtem ,. ................... 2867 Loose storage ....... ................ . . ..... 2804 IREMRE APPARATUS) ,.... ...........-......... 902.2.2.5 Storage 3?eS,CBSni:Cr. ................ ....... 264 UILDlNG CODE Storage of arricuitura'.products .......................... 2806 Dsfinition .............................................. 203 Storage rooms,defsnition..................,,,............ 264 Reference babies-............................. Appendix'Vi w Storage vaults,definitions ................,.,.,............ 204 BUI'LmNG CFF C€ALdefiniVor: ........................... 203 COMBUSTIBLE€IQUID(see also FLAMMABLE BUiLI)INGS,defin ti,r{ ....,., ... 203 AND COMBUSTIBLE LiQWDS),defin kion ................ 264 Sulk p#ants .......................................... 7864.4 CONI@ QST SI.,E MATER€ALS .•.-.,...•.........,..,,.. 1103 ` 3,2 ;ons ructlor:,alteration?anal demo itbn ,....... 103.3.3 A,•c€e 87 Accurnu ation cf ubNs,and vegetation ................. 11:1, Higr, ,se,existing .......................... Appe dux i-S Combustible de o a?pus riateria:s .........•.........., vt03.3.3 S, r#i g of .....................................<.. 4707 #Nandi!ng ..:...................,.............. 1103.2,1163.3 ,jsafe .............. fia .............,... '63.4.5 Openme ............. .... ................... ...., 1138.3 `Vacant .......................................< 1116 Storage........................................ ., Wei!dri#Er^ ...................................... 7964.3.2.3 A:tk. s .....................,,..........,........ s BULK OXYGEN SYSTEMS ,.,......, ...,8004.1.14 suiidings ...............:......................, 0013.32 Co:,oeaisd spaces ............................... 11 x,3.3.2.5 SULK PLANTS ........................__.......... 7964.4 Outside 1103.3.5 S aiid cgs .......................................... 7964.4.2 de iocr...................................... 1163.3.2.5 afsnit on .,., ............... 20.3 CO?-e 1EgClAL BARBECUE PITS......,...........,.,., Dry nage control ................... ............. /964.4.8 1666 .......... ........... ?SO4 4.9 COMMERCIAL COOKING OPERATIONS ....,..............: grx on sources ... 79044.7 COMMERCIAL RUBBISH HAI°aDLiNG OPSRA`IONS .,.. 1101,.2.3 oading and un!cading fac••ties ... ................ 7904.4,6.6 COMPRESSED CASES -Means of egress ......<........................... 7904.4.2.2 s n1. Stora s., 7904.4.4 Cyli�dsrs ........................................... /4u 4 9 ........., Def#n;"Ion .. 264 ventilation .......................................1.7904.4.3 6063.5 het a�dss ................ 7904.4.6 .a.mmao:e .............,.......,..... . BULLET RESiSTANT,definition ........................... 203 Gsnerai ,.,........................,.,,............ 740' Storagerragazmes ................................. 7702.3.4 bredicalgas systems ......,,.,..,..,................... '7404 BURNING CPERATiCNS Oxidizing ..................... ............... 8033.6 Astor obis Oreo E sg yards 3409 Sources of ignition .................................. 74„1.8.8 Comt-nerc#al barbecue pits............................. 1102.5 Storage......................,,................<...,.. 4u incinerators........................................ 1,162.2 ,ox?c and b?gh0y toxic Open burning .............. 1102.3 Sto,age ........,.,.......................,,.:.,,,Rn8003.3 Recreational':;res............................... ,1:02.4 Use..............,.,............................ 8004.2.3.7 enc e atom and open`burn;ng,genera:.............. 1102 Use and handl: g ..,.,...........,..,.....,.,.,........ 7463 COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL-DiSFrEAdS NG STATIONS ......................... 5264 CCNTA€'SER AND PORTABLE TANK STORAGE CASWETS (flaw mabia and combusft€a llquIds) ............... Articie 79 Flarnnable quld storage ............................ 7862.5.9 Contro#areas.in ............, ....................7902,5.10 Haza,dcus rna:er:ais 8001.`0.6 Design,construction and instailation.reauirerrents ... 7902.1.8J.' CANDLES : Dr -c:earingPialis......... . ..............•....... 3603.8 ;:Sa `109.5,2oct.a7 ern " CCrta•3BrS ... ..,......... 79623.9,7962,53 7902.' CANOPIES(sea TEMPORARY Y�i9E:�BRAsNE Genera! buildings ..,., STRUCTURES,TENTS AND CANOPIES) €`;suds of rag Ings ............................. 2.35.15 � � LiatEic storage rooms .. , 7062.5.11 CARCE CCENS ................................. 204,5003.15 Ucu:d storage warehouses .,.•............•.,......."7902.5.12 CARGO TANK,da4ir�Mon................................. 264 Organiccoating manufacturing.........................- 5065 OutsEce of buildings .....<............................ 7962.3 CARNIVALS,outdoor ................................... 2504 �lastlo...,.............,................,.-.1 79021.8.1.3 CEI.I IlLOSE NITRATE MOTION PICTURE FILM ....... Article 33 Portable f re extinguishers........................ 7902.5.1.2.: Quantity"!hits . ......... . , ......... ...7X9161021..57..7 sldSem:cono csor abr ca,on fani33tles .......3 . 3303 Storage a^d ^arc4:tg ......... ................. 33^:4 1 Sway farEsh.ng 0532.7 ...... Artide 27 ............................... C�I.#dt.LCS�'�i`�f�A��a�I�AS`�€CS............. Storage gaoEnets...........................,,,......780 .5.9 Deftn°on ....... 204 ............................<.......... CONTAINERS(cryoemo 4:ulds) .........<.., ,,.,.,,.... 7562 s .ay O' iastf^ ...................................... 2704 Aboveground...,...,...,.....,...........,.,....... 7503 1 p oroteceion squip er.t ............................... 2706 Approval of............ 7501.5 Sou-ces of ignitions ......... 2767 .......... 2705 Desia construc-;On an testing ...................... 7502.1 S#crag@ and ran ling ................. Mark:nn 750`.7 CHANGES IN USE OR OCCUPANCY OF BUILDINGS .. '6`.3.2.3 gess �c,rB€Bf devices .............................. 75102.2 CX QF,def',r:Ikior; ........................................ 204 nese rs rs iBt vent piping...........................,. 7502.3 #-m6� ......... ......... ......... _ _........................................................................................................... ____ ......... ......... ......... ...................... ................... _ _........ ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... .._ __ _ _...._ ........ ......... ......... _ _ 1998 CALicORN,"A r€RE CODE € )EX CONTMNERS(genera€) Location of operations ................................ 4533.` Bc'S YC:,fr?CE,diintfi�^p? .............................. .. 203 Oparations and maintenance ...,.,.,,,.........,,,.... 4503.6 %xoss` def:r}tsOr: .................................... 204 Sources of�gnllion .. .... ...,,.......... 4503.5 Szogsn ?ulds 7511 4 Storage and handiing o'fiarr-nab}e i qz ds .............. 4503.4 e,.: .o. (fiammabie and corrbustib e licuids) 7901.2,2 `lenf'•lation ............................. 4;03.2 ,.P-gas,iodation .:..................................... 8204 Di PENSiN CON Aii MENT PALLETS Arsas(for cryogens)....., ........................... 7009.9 Marnmanis and coimbusiib1s%€quids ..................... 7901.E CNG rotor vetsicis ws dis s s`.np stations............ ,.. 4214 Hazardous raatsria s ................................8003.'.5 9a mr agile and Ocrnbusfsb:e:#quids CONTROL AND i;s€$ESTiGATA ON OF p Airports .............•............,........2401.3,:24012.2.5 EMERGENCY SCENES ................................. 904 GsnerW ,,,.................,._ ,, 7913 inside of bulid€ngs .................................. 79032 V C014TAOL AREAS ............................. 204;800 .10.2Ofon vs:.,die taaei dispensingstations ,,,...,........ Anti^.e 52 CO''v€`s FRSMON OiL BURNER,definition .................... 204 Outside ..........,..,,,..........,.,,,.,.......... ?90+3.3 o- Use,d spe,ns#ng and^n€ mg rooms .....•............. 79 .2.3 COOKeN ,OWME'€' L p.gas motor varsc#s fuel-dispsrsir:g stations .............. 3203 Heating and cooking appEiares,def'•nitioi .................. 209 DiS ILLF.RiEE(see REFINEME ) ents .., ............................... 32"16 DOOR (sae also MEANS£firEGRESS, CORROSM PROTECT€6 N Obs'truc-lo ss' ..........,. "1 ff.ar rnsb a and combustibie iiqulds) c....................... 1213, 207 -locos Of asserrb#y .............. ,..., 25.•01.3 r tarok and PP nR......<.,...... 7902.6-15 DRF#?+AGE CONTROL#ping naves ar tt}ngs ........................... 7901 ,,3a- aoin .e and combustib`e i ds CORROSIVE,deans ion .............................. r 204 auk 1 .,.... �:nb s ...,....... ........ 7904-4.8 8{)n2.2.2,Appedlx �i'Aenerai . . M)1.8 rn xarnpies ............... ................... Append€x V-A Liquid storage rooms........,,.,............,... 7902.5.11.3 5torags............................................ 8-003.14 Liquid storage aaarsh.ouses .,.,.,,..,........,... 7902.3.12.3 Use . . 8004 :oading and unioadsng tank ve:hides and tank cars... 7304.5.1.3 COVEREDMALL U;LDINGS............. ......... Ar:c:e 35 01 farms and construction sites .......,,.,..,,...... 7914.2.6 Stationary abovsgrOund tanks ....................... 7912.2.6 CRUDE PETROLEUM,de r it€ori .................. 204 Terrnina:s......,.,., .,.....,............ 7904.4.8 CRYOGENiC FLUiiDS ....................... Articis 75,8103.1 9 Use,dispensing and mixing Ccrtal-ere ...,...•........................ 7501 1 Outside ................. .. 7903.3.2 Corrosion rotif:cat!on .............................. 7503.1.3.6 ROOMS ,.........,...... 7903.2,3.4.4,7903.2.3,6.4 Cryogsnic:`laid systsr5is.....................•...... . 7503.1.2 Hazardous materials les!gn and construct#or ..... ..................... 75:.3 M1.3.2 o=.oratre ........., ... ...,..........,.,,..,... 8003.1.3.3 ElsCtnca!v:ir#rig and equiDmant ....................... 753`.11 Use,d`!sperxs=.rg and nandii:nc cr: l... ....,,...,., i.4 r# .ng and dl,.c pen g. .,.,. ..................... 3 703.3 .�ensr_a .,,, ....... 8500.,4 , Fouridations and supports for containers .............. 750`,4.4 indoors .......,......,..............8004.2.2,55.8x;04.2,33.4 Handlla-o . .................................... 7503,4 Outdoors ....._...........,..............,...... 8004.3.4 €dentification signs .................................. 7401.7.2 DR's LEAMink ...<.,............ ............... .�:""€ole 36 indoor storage ....................................... 7502.2 Eonding and grounding ................ 3603.'2 anis .......................1.1.........,......, 7303.1. 3.3 COntrO!Of sOive:is .....,............,., 3601.5:3612.T5,36.3. Leaks,damace and corrosion ...................... 7401.13 3 v-clsarx?ng units...................,.,.,..,. ...... 3803.9 ................................... 7801 14 ONry:ng t'urnb;ers and cabine.s 360A.11 ......--.11....................... ?'511.7 E€eco cal wiring and equlpr ene .......,.,.,..........,. 36'0.3.7 V,atsr'ai specific raquw rer:er s ................<.<.,.... 7503.2 Equipment ........................,.......,.......,. 3652.2 Outdoor storage ............. ..................:.,.. 7512.3 sire protection .. ..,.. 3&j1.6 Ohysicai PrOlectbri ..................................7501.A.5 Fuei-burn::^y erlu€pn.sn ................, .,........... 360;3.6 Pipingsy�ste:,s ..................................... 7503.1.3 Occupancy requirements ...............,.,..,..,,.... 3603.4 ,6rsssurs-r9:i¢f dsvicss ................ 7411.4 Fant dassiflcation 360`.4 nsssurs rsi:ef meat nloi;g........................... 741'.6. Scour?ng,brushing and spotting ........,.,.......,.... 3603.13 Securing or containers ............................... 7501.8.3 Smoking ... .........,..... 3601.7 Secu,-iV ........... ..................... 7411,8 800tting cpsrat.ons ....,.............,.,..,.. 3602.4,3`403A3 Separation from.hazardous conditions 7501.5 � 3503.10 Servica and repair .... ... ..................7 Syst ... ..................................... F .. ......................... 11,1`• �ys7s?r,cias3:r�0atios? .,.,.,.,......................,., 360..4 ' :Orags....................................... 7562 Vgritisat#on ,............ 3653.5 'est sr.9 ... ..................................... 7513,{.3.7 ORYNG OVENS(see OVENS) Unautinor 7531.12 ?zsd use .....................<..,........., Use and handling .....................................4 7503 DUST,definition ................,,,.................,.... 205 Vaives and accessc y°squ proem.................... 7503.:,3.4 DUST EXPLO NS,PREVENTION OF ....,.......... Aries 7 ?URTAM EMARD ............................... 204,81012.8 Dust co'sEectior; ....,...............,..,......,.,., 2807,7.604 YLiNDERS Electrlca's ...:...................1...,,.,.,1.,......... 7606 Enciosures ............................................ 7802 arsfoEding ............................... 4901,7.1,7403.9.2 Expiosion contro# ................. 7508 333101?}ru ............................. .n .............. s4 02 ar0undi.^:y ............................................ 7606 .°3303"age............................................... 74x2, }.: S€Cs38�4f°:� .....,., ...... 7i�3'.� .. ........................... forage;Use and har,dii kg(raedsOai gases) ................ 7454 Open,fiarres ..... 7607 se and h.andling ...................................... 7413 Sm,king ,...................................,........ 7507 Separators ............................................ 7,503 DWELLiNG,definft:'on ........................... .:... 205 DECORA`T'E°pE MATEMALS,CONISUSTM E ......... ''03.3.3 Dwelling unit,definition ..............<.,.,.,..........,.. 205 .. Atria .............................................. 1103.3 4 E DEEiMTMS AN:)ABaREys`€AMNS ............... Art#c;e 2 EARLY SUPPRESSION FAST-RESPONSE(E FR) DEMOLMON OF EUILMNGS ........................ An; is 87 SPR1f LER ,......, ......... 205,8102,8103 DETACHED A Y• ..............................8003.1,15 Et.EC7MCA#e.CODE,de4sriltions ,.........<.,.,., ., 206 Dir-MG OPERAyi NS ...............................:, 4503 ELECTRICAL EWPMENT ZD € €N ............. A:t:cle 85 Coating Operations ..... 4503.10 Abatsrne:? cs alactrical hazards , 33500'4 Conatru-mbn of ...................................... 4503.3 Access to switchboards and oanas boards ................. 85.9 :overs ..... ... 450x.8 Compressed gases ................................... 7401.9 �irs xtingui3hs g egz ip rery .......................... 45-03.7 Crycgsn c i!qu!ds ...............,.,............... 7501.6 ardening and°simparsng tanks ........................ 45013.9 Dry-clsan reg facilities .,., ..........,.......,........ 3603'.7 ;I-M7 INDEX 1998 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE E ectnca motors ,.,...,..... .............. 8505 Automaft,defir-Mon ....,..............,.,............... 202 xta s€on cords and f'sexibie cords ....................... 8506 t;€enerai requiransents .................,.,............ 1407.1 iia r rabie and cornbust€bis€ec,uids.<................... 7901.4 raise a airs ,.................,..........,.......... 3342.3 rru:t-r•pening processes ................................ 4604 i`,4aintananca ............ 1401.5." ........................... aZardcus s 3at^�rials ............................... 8001.43.4 Mi:,n'toring ....................................... 1007.3.3.5 ? otRr vehicle¢us;dislssrssing stetsons 5294.7 Obstruction ..................... . M1001.4 ' .. . u,i o g aoa'ters .................................. 859 P Organic coating manufactUring facii1t,es ......... . . .. . 5913 O:!i-burning equipment ............. .............- 8494 Out of service ................,...,........ 1001.5.2,4447.1.2 0rganec coa,4!igmanufacturing,........................<.. 5411 P€aris........................................ .....,. ?,weer taps...................... ., 8508 Required irstailaticns..........................,.,,,.. 1007,2 Samlconductor fabrication faci,ities .. ................. 5491.9.4 Standby' --- P srsonnei ........ ...............,... `:007.:2 Sprayferisneng....................................... 4501,6 System design............... ........... 19073 Temporary'vr€ring .....<.,.<............................ 8503 7ysierr fa;iure ...............,.,.,................,. '007.1.2 ELECTROSTATIC APPARATUS(spray 4irlshing) .......... 4504 "a k?ie.'€ng ................................... ...... ..001.6 t;-cnfrcls ........................................<.<. 4504<2 Te,e0tona dialing ............,...........-.... 1307,3.3.6.2 ^:.; »t 4544.1 Testis ................ `:£301.4,1901.5.2 =1.�<prs ent type ........................... wards ............................................. 4544.3 FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROAD$(sae ACCESS ROADS) imocaticr ............................................ 4544.1 FIRE APPLIANCE ................................... 3001.10 fv%a,,.tsnancr ........... ............... ...... 4504.4 Assembly buildings,.,................,.............. 259°.43 Signs ............................................ 4504.3 Ds=»tion .............................,............. 207 .......................................... 4504.5 €via.ntenarrce .,............<.,...,..... "004.5,250'.43 EMERGENCY ESCAPES ................................ 1296 ,ampenng wren ....,,...........,..<................. 40j4.6 EMERGENCY€ LANS AND PROCEDURES ............... 1303 Ype required ...................<.,.<.............. 40 1:0 EMERGENCY RELIEF VENTING .,.,.... 7902.2.6,Appendix V:-C FIRE ASSEMBLY Def€r;€on .............................................. 207 BidC� St. ......................................... 1219.5 ;dentificatlRn .....,.,............................... ENTRY,RIGHT OF .................................. 193.3.1.2 Maintenance ...,................................... EXECUTIVE BODY,definit#ort ............................. 206 Obsraf',o Rn ........ ....., :,;...,...... 4'.11.2.2 te3peration ....,.,.. .. ... 1,1.2.2 EXHAUSTED ENCLOSURE .,..,.,.,205,8003.3.1.3.3,8144.3.6.3 Tesa':ng ............................................ f1.,.2.4 EXPLOSION,CONTROL DISE BARRIER 7iamr^sabis and combustiNe€€cMds...,. 7902.1.5,7903.2.3.4.3, Definition ... ...................................... . 297 7903.2.3.5.3 Tampering wit€? ...................................... 1014.1,- -4aZ-rdicus rnaterlais ................................ 8003.1,7 FIRE DEPARTMENT(sea a#so FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU) EXPLOSIVES .................... Authors ,oarsera€ .................., 113.2 ....................... Article 77 �! ., ............,.,.,. Arnericar ;abis of Distances ....................:able A-V:-P-5 Fire emergencies ...........,................,....... 104.1 B:as`inc agents .,.,,,,, ...... 770.x.4,7703.5 Personnel ....................................... 403.2.1.2 'Bond .e. ..... .................................. 7791.4 Poeice..................... 403 2.1.2 >a Waged material ................................ . 7702.1.8 '0 inspect .,.................................... Enforcement Dsspcsa, ....... 77021 11 rnsnt ..............<.,...,.........<...,.,.... 1^03.4 ,::erbenc>!procedures .............................- 7794.4 interfere ................,.....,,..........,.,.,.,.. 0.1.3 ce Censra,requirements .................. 7741 ?Hazardous Lire areae Appendix li,A,Section 9 5a 19 .2 intrapiant separation .............. 7704.5 FIRE DOORS(see also DOORS,EXITS and Mapzenes ... ................................... 7792.3 FIRE ASSEMBLY) 'dam.-anance of magaz7nes .. .............7702.4.13 iden,t:f!Cation ..,.•....................,............. 1111.2<3 ;tan:factiuring,assembling and testing .............<.... . 7704 Testing ...............,..........,.,.,............< 1111.2.4 Bu di:;ga ........................................ 7794.6 FIRE DRILLS .,.,...,..................,............,. 1303.6 Epuipr°:en.......................................... 7794.6 FIRE EQUIPMENT,'TAia>RPEMNG WITH ......,..,. 1001 Irtrspiartseparation ................................ 7704.5146 5 P-:ans ............................................. 7744.2 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS Proh;bit or......................................... 7741.7 Airports,heliports and heli€stops ...................,... 2401,13 Perrr.ts ....................................... 105.807701.3 Bus€dings under construct€ors.....,.,.,.,.......,...... 8704.4.2 Powder,reta:sales .................................. 77002.2 Carbor tefrach oxide............,...,.,............... 1002.2 € st0 sass ..,. 7702,2 C tiorobromrornathane ................................ 1902.2 ;'sizure ....................................... .. 7701.8 Commerciai cooking operations ...,.................-. 1006.2.7 Storage of sxpiosives...................<........ 7792,8403,2 Dafective ..,.,.................................... .-. . 1042 Tsrrnirals ........................................... 7703.3 Dip tank .........,,. 4.503.7.1 rammg ................ ........... 7704.3 Rammable and combustib€e ilqui fs..................., 7901.5.3 Tram om do ........ .............................. 7703.2 Food-processing equipment <.,.,.,.,..........<...... `006.2.7 Use a ha^ding of explosives ........................ 7703.1 Oe era€ .....,...............,............,.......... 1002 EXTENSION COPDS ...............<.,.,...,.........,.. 3536 Inverting ...,.................,.,.................... '002.2 ? AIK#Zeit RACK CO RS�€STIBLE STORAGE.,,,...,,. 8104.5 Marine motor vehicle fuel-dispensing stations ........... 5202.1, Outdoor carnivals and fairs ,.,,.<........................ 2504 Pron:b:ted types ...... ................... 1092.2 Sale of defective ....................................... 1402 Soda acid .................... ...................... 1032.2 FABRICATION AREA(semicanductor tact€€ties) Spray finishing...................................... 4502.8.2 storage .................................. ....... 5102 Standards for........................................ 1042.1 �;sa and handling .....,..., ..,.,....... 5193 ion, veh€ci5s....................................... 7904.6.7 VaDo 1002 FAIRS,Outdoor ............................ ........... 2504 When z€eq,ired ........, .,., ..... 1042,1 FALSE ALARMS.....<........................ 1047.1.2, 1302.3 Wood products .......,., .,....... ArticEe 30 FEDERAL APPROVAL ................................ 2403.6 FIRE-BX'TINGUiSHING SYSTEMS ..................,. Ar cle 40 Alt mate for access roadways ......................... 992.2.' rl#sof CELLULOSE ttLZ3S�# #TdATB �T€C#�PICTURE ...... 4rt€cis 33 Y Approval. ...... .. 3003.4 Bui,dings ............................................. 3303 Basements. . .........,.,........... Appsndlix l-A i-andiing .............................................. 3304 Buiidings undsr construction ...,..................... 160j.l uto kgs............................................... 3304 Cor:bustiblefiber storage vaults ........,.,.............. 2843 FiRB ALARM SYSTEMS ................................. 1007 Commercial cocking operations ......,,.,.............. 4106.2 Annunciation ..,.,..... ................ 1047.3.3,7 Conceaimsnt,obstruction;and Impa€i"nert ............... 44:,1.7 Apa ments and totsis ............................... 1407.2.9 Corridor protactpon .................,.,. Appendices I-A and I-B Approve: .............. .............. "004.4 DipOng opera#eons .................,.,.,.,........... 4503.7 _....... _..... X940-CryL. FO NM 7-1RE CODE #NDEX Ducts,genera! ...............a ............. .,:. 1006 RRE-�RK-0(see ax so PYROT5CHM Senmc'ondti ctcr fa'ication ^ a ................ �1 v1 1 s.5 EVAL EFFECTS At)MA EM ,.,.............. A is e;y8 iso "' s tc sr ae ,g oparat#ons .............. 4504.6 fiord ......... 7802.4.3 Fx s. xu b a Vngs ...................... Appsn .bes -A and#- .............,.............. 7802.4.9 Y ar?rna a and combustfb e#Fcul ds --,1 1 1......1.., 90 5 r'� iay O.w�c¢}vrts ^ ^ nt •'e and� n _ °r7902-5.1.2 -s�iays .................................... 78.0 �c «5;a an«s s do €:d€,gs...,1 1 1 1 E iec r ca#fir units ........ 7332 4.5 q; d sto ac roves............1 1 1 1,,1 1 1 1 7901.5,7902.5.11.5 �ererai .................1 1 1 1.... + ................. . ..........,.:,, 782."• - !qu'Z storage warehousa ........., 790 ,790?3.12.5 Ground.p e $s.................. ,... 7302:4.5 Stat O ary tanks .................1 1 1,1 1 1 1,1 1 1 1, .. 7-x02.2.4 : azardo�s fire areas ..........,..,... Ap e 3GiX!i-A,vac!C ,01 a^Csu�po s 1912.1.14.E n pect:or ....................................... 75-02.4.4.3 sd {spans c and Mixi.lg 100=rs 7901.5;7503.2.3.2.3 tartars ......... , 7302,4.4 "d cEesa s and rata#isa'ses areas 7902,5.10,2:4 ..................:............... a nmad s finishing Diso,ays. ::1.3 pwD� r cr"as'atOnS.................................. '503.7 anufaof r:nc 1 1 1 1,..............,.,...,.,.......... 737'30'`.•.3 �iactrostatic spraying ............................... 4504.6 Pyro4sc#"nic coarator 111.......,.........,..1. .. 7202.4.2 'Or an�c vercx;d e coating ............................ 4506.2 Sup$:�fsicn ,. .,... 73732,4.9 poo der coating 1 1 1 1.,.........<,1...........1 1 1..,. 4505.9 FLAME REITARDAN7 spray g C,pB ata^ns .....,1 1 1 1,1.........1 1,,,,,1 1 1 1 4502.8 Ce3aa1003 e:$' rtiOn .............................................. 207 zsr� us'^a 2'a s ........ ^13*.$ iants,canopies and membranes .. ..,..,...•.........., 92.0,7 {e.. rx#au omo3 sti Eo s-o'age ................. ..... 610<, FLAW rg�OLE AND MAB ST 8�.E L"OUMS Kg -rise bu##dings .............................. Appendix i-B Abandonment of tanks ...........,........1 1 1 1,...... 7932.{.7 pMagres':um storage ............. ....."......,......., 4808 r'noveygrou:d tanks S"�a.nts.Y��:Qncs .... ............. ...".. 1001.5 Anchorage fin 1 � ...................................... 7902...`4 0i)s'nuctbn ........................ ;0017 Biking, ,.,...............,.,................ . 7902.2.8 1111. ......................... ,. Organic odroxkfe coaVng....1.......1................1 4506.2 Dispcsa: .I-1 ............1.11........1,..... 7902.1.7.4.2 Per:r:s,b:e o; ss.ons ...1 1 1..,..,1 1 1 1.,1 1 1 1.......... 1 CM4 ra!naga comm:.......... ............1 1 1 1....... 7902.2.8 Po--ddor coating.0 erations 450&9 p, -t a 7S02.1.14 Protac`cn of ccmrnercial ccok!ng operations............. 1006 instai:aftn. ..... ,........ . 7912.". Rsq'u:reg;ins:aiia,%ons. ........<.....,.,.... 1003.2 Openings other Vhan vents ................ 7902.1."3;7302,2.7 Semiconductor fabricaticn.'aciii;:es ..................... 5101.1' Oat of sar+rica Speciaihazards .................................... 1001.9 91 days,.......,.........,................,. 7902.1.7.3.2 S=andards for instaiiatior ............................ 4003.`.2 One year .,..............,.,..........,.,,.. 7902.1.7.3.3 psri^g vit ................ ... 1=.6 Outs§do of buiidir✓cs,stat#many 1 1 1 1................ 7902.2 >TO strsg ..........1111,...........<1111. 1001.4,Appendix i,v0 F:er:ovai7902<1,7.4 x,c and nary t=c corrpr$sso�gases.,,.,,,,,1 1 1 1 73003.3.4.2 Se s :c design.of supports ane ccr noctJe s .........7002.1.10 :scods ... .........1111",....... .006 uvper ........................ 7:=02.1. 4 ,.. .c .. 1111. ... ... FRE FLOW PE WEMEP4TS.,1.........1 1 1..... AppondN!ii-.A ier^p�rwriiY opt of,ssrvice 1 1 1.1................. 7902.1.7.3.' Vents F'!'RE HAZARDS �nMsrg$ncy...................................... 7G02,2.6 afi :t:cn ...... .............................. 207 far nai .. ............. 7902.1.5',7902.1 ",8 oo t%r} a e$of 1 1 1 1......................... 'Cv.4,4 AdL3 s:13;Eon,of combust:b:ss ..,.......,,,1 1 1...1. 7G-02.x.0 :Isa st%pp9d .........,., ........ 103.4...,, Basement storage ............................... 7902.5," FME MYDRAti face aisa FIRE APDL#INCE) Son f nc of vasseis ........1 1 1 1,.... 7903.2 :.3 A prov4a: ,.,.. <^ B ik piat�is or ter-m€naffs ....--....................... 7904,4 ......,.....1111................... 0 ,.4 CaNnets'sea storage cabins=s% �,nt:.Mat€o^ ................................. 90-1.4.3,1001.8 h.a 5£1�4.1 �irar}�o c� a:-�k ccnSar:ts 1111,.,...........,.,........ ?GE32,`:.2 ..11....1.......1......... v,.4.3 -0 1.8 #ear.nc, MI.... . 7903.2,2 .., 1111....1111 1111 Location and d s o ;or .............. 903.4? A.1 a i,= 0 eararca from cornbu tib#es Ma-'nte. a.ca .............. 903.4,".2,90914.4, 1001 Z Con"a;nsrs and pv.tabie tanks.................:.,.,. 7902.3.7 M.a kers ................................. sn 4.3 `001,8 Closure of�€€x€-g o la:ding vssseis ..........,.,.,. 790'3,2.1.2 Ocstru on ................ ............... .'103 4 i.3 10-01.7 Construct on recu€re eats . . ............ 7901.6 crlocln with ......... 9n3e4.130n1,6.2 Use,mixng and uispers`rg rco�s ........ 7 ^0.2.3.2 ........ , 4301.4 Co stnuct:on sitss,storage and disnsnsing^vine . 79-04.2 Use ......I--......... ............. ... 903.4.4 ,Ccntainsr-fi€?ing faci#ices for cuss?%qusds......,1 1 1 1.. 7903."L4 . ...... PE MA's-MA-1 ...............................1 1 1 1. 103.2.2.2 Cor:tain9rs .q 7,3apacif ..................<,..................... 7912,,,.3 'Yd t 7x'^ `47 .'fi :t fz'BUREAU Const7'ucti"'r .,.,..., 1 1 1 1.. 7912.5.3 ,sae aisin FME DEPAP. 3 NT) ............. 1 .,.,.,.. 1„3.2.2. Essig^ . . 7G-02.1.3 M�E PPEVE #TM ENS MEE ...................... 103.2.2,2 xe^?pt ar3o,€r is for cOntrci areas ,.,.........,...... 79,02-5.7 .,� F#asp 7G02.1.e.;.3 t r'i $nom T€' &> tE 08.................... C Qua—�§1771{9 for;etc ata 1111.,,.,...... 759"2,5.7 A 1RF-FXi WGA GSYSTEM) .., Arts ;s 10,Appendix W-AA. S f0 etcrage .. ..1-....... 79-02.5.6 FM-REPORIING ..........,1 111,... 1,302 Storage inside bu:dings ............................ 7902.5 Stc ace owtsida of cud^gs.......... ... 7902.3 MRE : # `t"iVE( €a&iao FLAME RETARDANTS �c,..asnment oat:eta ...... ....... 8013,'.3.4 1111 ........ v€ »..4 vr's d$'n€fso;: .............. 1 1 1 1...,., 207 ookfr;g arfp areas s€rg aass i liquids ...,.....,... 7903.2.".4 `'s nem }c,f,^?a. to ar Ca of .... .1 1 1 1 i': '12 crressEC+r p^.6c.EC2. for tar3Rs.,.,. 79,02.6.1 5 Rating,dos€r'ion 1 1 1 1...........................1 1 11.. .+,,207 Detgrsasi`} {sea Ustad and approved nae :nes!,., ,.. HRR SAFETY #kik rlc On larrris and constru+;iUn s3tas 79" Alterations 0^ u4.%.& A orova#s..,,,..,.. ...1...................111. 87 3 Ficrnt:nc .......,.,........ 1.......... 111........... 7603 �'' ... 1111.......................... 8703 i'ror.^;tank vai:icies cnsiruc.en ....., .,..,.,...,.:....................... 8704 �r�farms arse corstruc:cn sites .,1111...,,,... . 7304.2.3 is of to:^• .•...... ,.................. .... �"P,c2:E. iCns,gSr?$'c^.i ........... ..................... . 8708 :�nsid$bui�efi~?gs ..,..........,,.,.,.........,1111... 790^•3.2 f 1 u° € ....,,, .... - Art#cis 9 Outside b•iidings ........... ................... 794.3.3 .111....1................... 8706.6 Drainage conte 8403.1.3 1111.. , RRE Bin ,1 1 k plan's or terminais ........ .......I-...... 79-04.4.3 7 5 ?# # 9 ? €#'d�&8r:t.lk3i"tcEr`Ce . ............................ . ^cnta'nssand pon.a'i$ta:ka 1912,34Nrcra1.11 .1....... . ....,... _:vuwstorage rco~^s............. . ......., , 7302.5'1.3n .}on .............. ............ ..... . dstoracsvraren see ............ 792.5.12.3cf $cYrwsarf ^5"3.L $f3" sed ............... 7904,22.6° 'a king of ........................................... 904.4 Use;mix g and c spens€ng cbstruct or cf .............................1 1 1 1.,..., 5 01.7 s#da rooms and ou#!dings 1 1 11..., 7903,2.3.4,4,7913.2.3.5.4 Var:"fa2'ing V1it3 1111.,, t -0 p 5 :0/1 4.6 Outside of bui:dir:gs .............................. 791"9.3.2 €est.^.•y ,........ .. .. 1^311 A Ee ectrca, 791'A NIDEX 199E CAL$FOR A FIRE CODE mo-v containers and tanks ..............<., 7902.3.9,7902.5.3 Containers and portable tanks .,..............,...,. 7902 3.4 Exe, ;:amounts for c, ntrai areas __ :.iqu:d storage.cams 1111........................ 7902.5.11,3 Storage ............... ... 7902.5.!.1 Lidded storage warehouses .... 7902.5.12.3 Use, and mixing ..................... 7903.2.3.6.' Unoergroundtanks 1111.....................,..,., 7902.6.i1 xpEasson contro Use,mfixing and dispensing S,;omgs areas... 1..... ..........1 1 1 1 79,-;V,<5,7902.5.11.7 inside rooms and buildings ........ 7903.2.3.4.4,7903.2.3.5.4 1 Usa,mixing and dispcnsing roorns Security and bui:dings .................... 79033.2.3.4.3,7903.2,3,5.3 Containers and oonabis tanks..........,,.,........, 7932.3.5 Farms,storage and dispersing on...................... 7904.2 Tank car loading racks ........................... 7904.5,3.6 Fire extinguishers Tank vehicle:oading sacks .. .....1.1.....1.1..... 7904.52,6 On fauns and constructicns sites .................... 7904.2.7 Seismic design of tank supports.....,1 1 1 1............7902.1,^:0 Fire protection .................1 1 1.............1.,... 79,01.5 Separatlor,from incompatible m ateria:s ................ 7902.1,6 Bulk plants or terminals ........... .7904.4.9 Sneif storage ......, .. 7902.5.6 Containers and portable tanks inside bu idings....<. 7902.5.3.2 Signs......... ...........................7901.9,7902.1.3 Liqu d storage rooms ...,.,.,,, ..... 7302.5.11.5 Site requirements ..................... 7901,6 .au d storags warehouses ..<.................. 7902.5.12.5 Smoking ....................,......,.......... 7902.1.3.1 V,Aoissale and retail sales occupancies ......<, 7902.5.10.2.4 Tank car loading racks ........................... 7904.5.3.5 ;loading and unload g tank vahic!es and cars .,,,<.. 7904.5,1.2 Tank ven cie loading racks .................... 7904.5.2.5 Stationary.arks outside of buildings .....1111........ 7902,2.4 Sources of ignition 1111...... 7901'..0,7902.1.4 Fittings .. ....... 7901.11 Special operations .................. 7904 `;exible o nts......,1.................1 1 1......... 7901,11.7 Bulk plants or terra naffs .............,........1 1-<., 7904.4 Genera! ...............................1 1 1......1..... 1901 Loading and unloading of tank vehicles and oa~s ,...,.., 7904.5 Gravity discharge frorr tanks Storage and dispersing on farms and construction sites 7904.2 On far;ns and construo.:on sites ................. 7904.2.5.5.3 Well driillng and operating ............, ......,.,, 7904,3 i�andNnq Splllcontrol ....1111.....................1........111 7901.,8 Outside of buildings ................................. 7943.3 Containers and portable tanks......---......... 79-02.3.4 Heating Uquid storaga rooms............................ 7902.5.11.3 Ap i antes s ng Cass;::quids ................... 7903.2.1.4 gu,:d Storage warehouses ...........,.......... 7902.5.12.3 Bu.k-,anis or:erg;nals ........1 1 1 1.............. 7304 4.2.3 C1,farms and construction sites ..................... 7904.2.5 noses;in i cu d transfer operations .................. 7903.1.3.4 Use,`nixing and dispensing lgnitioim source o? ...................1..........1 1 1.. 7901.10 msMe rooms and buildings ........ 7303.2.3.4.4,7903.2.3.5.4 Buik pants or term 1,a:s ............................ 79004.4.7 Ouwes:de of b0dings ................,........... . 7903.3.2 lncornpattb:e materials ........................ 1111. 7902.5.4 Stairs . ............................. 7902.1.1 c ..< , . Laba!ing ........................1111,1111. 7901.9,7902.1.3,? Static protection Leak detection'or tanks .......---........... .7902.6A2 Tank car loading racks ......................... 79,04.5.3.3 Lin?': s,of tanks 7902.,.6.2.9 Tank vehicle loading racks ...1 11 1..,. g- j � '� g r.. ............. I904.5.2.3 ... .. ...... .....1111 Liqu:d storage cabinets .............................. 790Z5.9 Status of tanks ..............1111................... 7902.1.7 Liquid storage rooms ...........................<,<, 7902.5.11 Storage.....,.................,,..,................. . 7902 Uqz d storage warehouses ................1 1 1 1. .,790?_.5.12 in contra:areas .........1 1 1 1..,.,................7902.5.1.0 Licu d t a:Isfer ..... ... .....,,,. 7903'1.3 Storage cabinets(see Liquid storage cabinets) ....,..... 7902.5.9 a oad.ng and unoad:.g tank vehicles and cars ..,..,. . 7904 5.4 Storage roans(ses Liquib storage rooms) Listed and approved rna&s nes...................... 7903.2.2.3 '`:tank cars Load na and u:1oadirig of tank vehicles and cars ......... 7904.5 Loading and unioading 1 1 1 1,1 1 1 1,.........11 1 1,.,.. 70-14.5 aaad ng woksLoading racks 1111,1111............................79104.53 Tank car.......................................... 7904.5.3 Use as storage tanks 7902.1.6,1.2,7902.1.3.2.2 Tank vehicle ...................................... 7904.6.2 ank vehic es ............,.,..............<.......... 7904.6 Location Loading and un#oaring .., ..................... 7934.5 Containers and portable tanks on property ........,... 7502.3.3 Loading racks................. .,...... 1904,5.2 P oressing vessels ..................... 7903.2.1.6,79.03,3.4 Operation of ......................... ...1,111. 7904.5 Tanks nTa.r:rs and construction sites ......1 1 1 1.,. 73042.5.4 Use as storage tanks .............. 7902.1.3.1.2,79002.1.6.2.2 Lise,mixing and dispensing Tanks(see also aboveground,portable and underground tanks) Rooms ir:s ds buildirfgs ....,.,1 1 1 1.............. 7903.2.3.2 acceptance testing ....,...,............1...1 1 1 7902,1.6.2.5 Outside of buiidings .. . 7903.3,3 Anchorage ......................................790P.114 Maintenance and operation df equipment............... 7902.5.6 Construction sites,location on...........,.,.,.,.,. 7904.2.5.4 Mixing see vse) Corrosso-n protection ..............................7902.6.1~ Cccuparcy quantity;nits err.S,vacation on ............................... 7304.2.5.4 Storage ......... ............................. 7902.5.7.2 Foundations .........................,..:.,......79032.1.14 Jse,d spanssng and rni xmg ....... .. 7903,2.`.6.2 Leak detsction ............... ....79022.6.12 Oper,-aures ..................................... 7902.1,3.1 L n ,g ....... --..............1.<.,.,.,..... 7902.:.6.2.9 darts cleaning(see L;stsd and approved machines) Locations subject to flooding .................... 7902.1.6.2.4 l3ermr its ........---.............I....-I.-.... 7901,3.1, Openings other than vents .........,...,........... 7932.1.13 P:oe;oints ...... ...................... .. .. . 7601,11.6 portable Pibii,ng .. .. 790" 11 7903.1,A4 Emergency venting..................,............ 7902.3.9 Wharves abulk plants es terrni .nais 1111.., .... 74.4.6.5 Pressurelirrltats -1-1.1-- ons ...... ....... 7M2.1,.8.2.3 : ... 9^ Placards ......................................... 7902.1,3.2 Product compatibility ........................... 79C.2,1 8.2.6 pians.......1111................................. . 7901.3.2 Se:snnic design ....... ... ..,. .,..1........1117902.1.`;, pia-orn,ts 7902.1.15 Stationary,aboveground,inside buiidings .............. '7902.4 Portabla fare ex?ingu sheers........... 7902.5.1.2.",7W2.5.11.5.2 Stationary,aboveground,outside of buildings.....,1 - 7902.2 Portable tanks Suopo ts ........................................7902.1.'4 Capacity ..................................... 7902.'.3.1.3 Tsrding ,.............,.....,...,..,..............7902.6.l6 Construction ...................................... 7902.1.8 Underground ................,.,.,.,............,.. 7902.6 ,Design ........................................... 7902.1.8 `lents � 7 Storage Emergency vents ..,. 7..,1 1 1 1........... 902.,.32, 902.2.6 0utslde of buildings ............................... 7902.3 Norma:vents ...............,,..............,.,. 7902.11' inside bulldi dings . 7902,a ?r??s?e:' ......... 7903,1.3 : .................................. -0 ........... Powered industrsai;ruck operation ..................... 7901.12 Unautinorized releases ................................ 7901.7 Protection`ram,vehiciss Underground tanks ................................... 79,02.6 Containers and portable tanks....................... 7902.3.3 Abandonment in place ......,.................. 7902.1<7.2.4 Qua`,, ty lio:?ts Corrosion c;otect;on 1....1 1 1..•...................7902.6.15 ':or vse,aside b:Tidings 7903.2.�.6 Depth and cover .............................. . . 7902.5.4 M ^ �. 7902.1.7.42 ref.bar,sS....................................... 7904.7 Disposal ......,.......,...:................., taissales ..................................... 79,02.5.`0.2 Leak datection ....,.,.,.,................,..... 7902.5.12 s-acorns for.using,mixin and dispensing Nquids m Leaking tanks .....1 1:1 1........................... 7902.6,8 quantities in excess a exsmpt amounts .............. 7903.2,3 ining ..............,.,.,........................ 7902. .10 Secondary containment ............................... 7901.8 coat;on..............,.........................., 7902.5.3 s e3'f 0 _................... 1998 CALrA RNiA FIRE CODE iNDEX Qreriings other than vents ............. 7902.1.13,73x2.''..53.2 c-anara 1 1 1 1.,.,........................ 4505.2 0�tofservice Location................. .................4505.2,4505.8.2 90 ways...............1...............111... 79'02.1.7.2.2 Nra;ntenance...................1.......1.........11 4505.6 One year ............................... 790'2.1.7.2,3 Cdpsrations ....................................... 4505.6 1111. , Gverfi;iprotection.................................. 7302.6,5 Smoking .,............................,.......... 455.8.4 Ra nstaiiaton ........11.1.1................... 7902.1.7.2:5 Scurces of ignition ........,.................... 4 ,05.3 Re:-ova ....................................... 7902.5.7 .4 Ventilation ......1111 ............... 455.4 seconoa>y containment ,,.••................... .. 7902.6 11 Sr.ok;r ........1111,,.......1..... ....I.......... 4501.4 rem�Worar:y out of service ...................... 7902.1.7,2.5 Sp ct printing ................................. 4602.5,4502.6 ..............................79;2.6.16 Spray sinlsning....................1 1 1 1................. 4502 used tans .•..................................... 7902.6,9 Ducts .,,..........,.,.........<................... 4502.5 Van's Eiectrica wiring and equ':prnent...................... 4502.4,3 �me,gancy vents ................... 7902.1,12,7902.2.6 Heating equipment ............,.,1111............. 4532.4.2 Normai vents ................1111... 7902.1.9",7902.1,99.9 Hot surfaces'. .,.,.............,.................. 4502.4.2 Use .................................................. 731033 Lirri3ted spraying areas .............................. 4502.5 dskm bu idngs .,.........<.<.............--,,.. 7803.2 Liquid storage,use and hand?ir<g ..,......,.........., 4502.7 `..'`umide 5uidicgs ..1.......111...................... 7803.3 Location...........,.,................,,.........., 4502.1 Va vss . .............•.,., 7901.11.4 Sources oflg:iftn :........1......111<.......1111,,, 4502.4 �i<rould transfer operations ....................... 790€3...3.4 Spray booths ,......................,............. 4502.2 Vantilation C#ear soave ..................................... 4502.2.5 Buy k plants or;ermina s ......v---............... 7304.4.3 CoristrL ct3on .,.......<.,...,............,.,, 4502.2 m uss;; ;x,r, •and rw:soensing Daf:Yi{Li©id .. < < 22V ............................... ......... . roomis/i'u .gs..,.....1111,.,.., 7903.2.3.4.2,7903.2.3.5,2 Exits ....,.,.,.. 4502.2.513 `asents Alpers ...................................... 4 50 2.3 margancy venting of tanks............... 7902.9,12,79032.2.6 L Ch1 fixtures 4502.2.9 Norr tai vent;ng Of tacks ........................... 7902.1.91 separation .,.,....................11 1 1.....,.... 4532.2.7 `��akways. ...............1 1 1 1....7902.1.10 Vsnt€et'son ....................................... 4502.5 Wa.re,nouses(sea L;vusd storage ware^auses) Spraying area .......................................... 220 Weather protection Spraying room .................................<.,...` . 220 Containers and portaiale tanks....................... 7902.3.8Touch-up panting .......,.,. ........... ..,......... 4502.1 VW�dnng and operating ,........1 1 1 1.............. 7304.3 V'sntiiation ... 4502.5 W arvss at but k pants or tegmina€s.................... 7904.4.6" Waiding warning signs .1 1.............1..........1.... 4501.4 Who;asais sales'uses ............................ 7902.5.10.2 FLAMMABLE GAS,.......,.............................. 207 FLAMMADLE ANESTHET€C,da-fiviltion .................... 207 FLAMMABLE E SOL ilD,defin tion ......,, ... 207 FLAMMABLE RNISHFS,APPLiCATiON OF .........., Articis 45 storage....,..,1 1 1 1................................. 8003.5 Airpor,hsi;por-s ...................1..........1 1 1.... 2401.5 FLASH POINT,def€3' ri Mo ...,.,.,.......1 1 1 1,..,.,........ 207 at<r:c Operations .............1111.,.............,. 4503. 0 FLEXIBLE jO;NTS<.,............................... 7901.11.7 DM'P;rg owsrat€.ons .................1..............1 1 1 4503 Coating operations ...........................1 1 1 1. 4503.10 FLOATS,PARADE .........., 111 Aire sxt%ng�;s i^g sciul'orrient<...,1 1 1 1................ 4503.7 FLOOR AREA,definition ,........,.,., ... 207 Liquid handling ................1 1 1 1...........<I-- 4503.4 Liquid storage...................................... 4503,4 FLOOR F!iNiS€ ES AND COVFRi!l.qG8 Locatior...,.,.,.. ..............1111 45'3.1 (see NTEBEOR FLOOR F€3NMH) Mainter..sncs....................................... 4503.7 FOLDING AND TELESCOMNG SEATING ,......,........, 4502 C,erati0ns ........................................ 4503,6 FRUf-RiiPENIN PROCESSES .,.................... .'�rkis 46 Sources of ign t o^ ..............................:... 4503,5 a;;ICs ledtrica#equipment rent 11 11..,...................,.,111 1... 4604 Co:^struction 1 1 1 1..,,1 1 1 1 4503.3 :^eat ng 1 1 1.......1......... ......................... 4605 Covsrs ....1111... 4503.8duseks�wln 2,507 Hardening and tet pe,;ng ...................... ... 4503.9 ;:urn3nation................,.,.....................,. 4604.2 Vs:tEati n .....................•.,.,............., 4503.2 Perrr:its .. ......,.........,<,.,................,.,.... 4602 Scope . .....1111 , > e! . ............... 45,02.f,0 .......... .......... ..... . .... 4501 Due! .........<....................,.,.,.. 456 �% '.J`T',t}dnP;?t%0`211%%C�'(she vRafx,�Ni�r' Sil.�-"�+@S.a ?uhiti:Js'3 P=RCX DES A .D DUAL 030,MPO €ENT COATINGS) use Of eihyiens . ..........................1 1 1 1.,.,,. 46103 €qct.cal w,r;ng and equipment ........................ 4509.6 FUEL,BREAK,defln tion ......,,..,...................... 207 a3sctros atic apparatus .........<.:................... . 4504 RJEL Oi€, 'Sa,rr srs .......................................<,, 4504.3 Definition 207 Vn ,i^it�'Jri 1 1 1 1............. ..........................4504.1..3 ^O3tro:JGra'8c. 1111., ..1111... , 61-'0ey 06.4 lu„srs1111 ..................................... .....•<,.................... . c5 r!p p ales........................... ...........4504.4.0 FUELlNG AND 3 L# Lli Art,c%s 24 Er"e gency snutdcrsn ...................1111....... 4504.2.2 ...,.,.,...........,,., Mrs 3'roteCtiGn ..................................... 45.0'.4.6 Aua;hg and defusi;n9 1 1 1 1,,........,...........,1 1 1 1 ,,. 2402 Ce^:era€ 4504.1.E Soi d n.g and grounding.............................24C-2.8.2 d uares.........................1 1 1 1..,.,.......... 454.3 Construct.on of aircraft ralueiars and accessories 24 12.2 Locsticn.......................................... 4x04,;.2 Grounding caNas .............................,, 2402,2,3 v?ai^tenance........,.,1 1 1 1.....,..... 4504.4 :Load .g and un.oading .............................. 2402,7 signs der t.lation asssn2.9 .,..,... 45043.2 ................1 1 1 1,...... 4504.5 Protection cf eisc r;cai squipment .............1 1 1 1,., 2402.2.6 iectrostatic iuidi ad weds .................... 4505.8 '-'Mtec;Or,cf hoses ..........,.,.,................ 2402.4 Aire extinguishers ..........1.............. ..... 4502.8 P fps ..............1111,,.............. 24,0^2_.2.4 Aire Nro'sction . .... ..< ,.. ................. 45032.8 Quali'ied operators ......1111.,.,.,.............. 2402.3 Aixeo ele�trdstatic spray ng equipment.................. 4505.7 Pef e#lr g aquipr~e nt ........., ......2402.1.2 Aa9aintenance Transfer apparatus ..............................2402,2.2 F'Rers< ..................................<....... 4502.3 Transfer personnei ,.............,.................2402.8.3 G enersi ........................................... 4502.9 Venting ..........................................2402,2.7 Cperatior:s ........... ..<. 4502.8 FUWG TON AND THERMAL Pcevder cca ng ........1........1.................. 4535 € aECTIC:DAL,FOGGliN .....,., Artic e 47 Cons uc'or ................111.........1.,.,,,. 4505.2 Beatr'^,irc ap araus1111,1111.,........ ?7.0 1111............. Cux 3g.-3quip,rent .................................. 45^5.5 Carbon c s� i.e .......,.,... ,. ... :. 4799 drying eguspment... < ....................... 4505.5 Caanu; ..........,............. ...........,., ;709 iectrostaji eq� aa�nent` €=umig2nt,definition .................................... 207 'lxed spraying ....1..........................111. 4505.7 Hydrogen cyanide........,.,................ ...... ., 4799 l:s;diz�d lards .................................... 4505.8 Nc;v icat;on .............. 4704 Airs protection. ..................................... 4505.9 Ssa;inr of oulid!ng .............,.........,.,......,.... 4"707 Fusion€qu!tmant .................................. 4505.5 Souress Of ig:,it on .,.....................,............. 4733 i-371 €N-DFx 1898 CAL!FORN°A F(RE COnb Them al insecticidai fogging iicuids ...................221,4714 Specie mitations in storage Venting .. ................................... 4705 Group A occupancies........................,, 8001.132.2 Y Varehouse fumz gations ................................ 4704 Group a occupancies.,...................... �c�ar,ning signs .... 4703 Group:occupancies.......................... 8001.13.2.4 Watch during fum':gatlon ............. 4706 Group r occupancies 8003.15.2.3 Group:occ::pancies ....................... Group Uicccupancies ......................... 8001.15,2.3 Group R occupancies ......................... 8003.15.2.6 GARAGES,ra;Wr ........ Arlicie 29 Group 5 occupancias.......................... 8303.15.2,3 General2801: Group U:occupancies ......................... 8301.15.2.7 D}spm s na ins#da buildings ... ..................... 290'.4 Storage,to, F#ammaoie and combustible iiqutds 0'.3 ndocr .......... 8401.13,Tabes 80011.15-A and 803- -!3 :quids d aYC^ Ve iv Nc:6S ..................................... 29290 n16 CutMoor .......... 8001,35,Tables 800:..5-0 any 300`.,5-D rai^8d ... Oliy waste mater als ...<...................... 2931.7.3 Exhausted enclosures for toxic and P.eoara`ior.of vehicles for repair ..................... 2903.4 nichiy toxic eases ......<.,.,...... 8443.3.'.3.3,8304.2.3,7.3 Lid,u'd-fueled and SPG-=ue:6d ve;^icies ................. 2942 E-niosicn cont•oi ..........,.,. 803317,8044.2.2.4,8004.2.3.5 #xedi4quids.. 2912.2.2 xpEosivss .......................................... 83:3.2 Storage and handiing Cfliquids ........ 2902.2 Fa '.t1 closure plan ................................. 800 .13 Na' jai gas and nydrocan-fueiec vehicles .............. 2943 moire ext ming systems ..,gas demcticr.system ..°............ ........... 2913.3 Dispsns:ng or use areas:ir. ........,....8004.1.10,8004.2.2.3; Vann;:ation .....•................................ 2803.2 8004.2.3.4,80104.3.3 Design ...................................... 2903.2.2 Storace areas,in .....,.......................... 8003.1.6 Smoking ............ ....... 29x1.7.4 axic and hichiy toxic ccr7p-esssd gases ........... 8"33.3.1.2 Sources ofianitlon .........................„..... 2901 .y vitt!ngs ...... ..,.,.. ..............,........... 8003.4.3 Tank soiii control .................................. 2903.3,2 riam.m..ab;e and corsbustibie liquids.....,.,............. 3103°4 hent'latior: ......................... .. 2801.5 diamn-.-abie gases . ................,.............. .. 8003.5 9 ."c .. ....... 90n '.7.2 container position rmr ............................. 8304.`•.33 spen,sing and use 8404.3.7 GARAGING,tank se sf„€e�.............. ....... 7904.6.6 Fittings ..........,.,...,..........n ....., , .:,rigs......................................... 8043.x.3.4 GAS CAWNE f S ...............<.,.,, 208,7444.2,3043.&1.3.2, Rar mabie solids .....,............,.,............... 8003.5 8404.2.3.72,8304.3.6,2 doors,nonrri cooustible .................... 8033,1.1 x,8004.1.3 GAS METERS AND PlPiNG,PROTECTlON OF ..,......... 1106 Gas cabinets for toxic and Ngnly toxin GAS ROOM compressed gases ,.,... 8443,3.':.3.2,80x4.2.3 .7.2,8034.3.6.2 ........I......... 208,8003.3,3,3.4:8004.2.3,1.4 Gas detect:on ..............8003.3,1.5,8004.2.3.7.6,8004.3.8.5 GASES,COMPRESSED(see €ao #anding ..........................-1-,..... 8343.12,8044 COMPRESSED GASES) ......<.................... :article 74 ^## hiy toxic Tbx;c arse Nghly fmxiC m;rn,3ssed gases Storage ............................. .. .......... 3003.3 .storage of .......,............................... 80003,3 . . Use........., 8004.2.3.7 :Ispensing and use of ................. 8034.2.3.7,8404.3.6 GAS-FUELED VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT 2545 qu:cs and smites ............... 8003.32 ..., n0mrnpat.ibis materials SATES AND BAiRRiEKES............. ... 1208 Definition ...... 230 GRANDSTANDS AND BLEACHERS <..................... 2502 Drain systerrs .,...................,.... W03.1.3.3 On carts and trucker .............<..,.,.,.... 8001 12.3,7 GROUNDING(see SONEXf�G Af�t3 GROUNDING) -Fetal:or wholssale occupancy,;n ................. 8.-1 14.3,8 QUEST,definitian ....................................... 208 Separation of ... ..................,.... 800`:.'1.8,8003.1.5 State80 .......... 01..32.-.3a E•"StiB'"•'.mr}/ ?T8£'it ................... �' A 'r ritants ....... ..... ....... 8003.3 tearing toxic and high!y toxic gas cylinders , 80^3.3.3.3 HADOSS F-;RE AREAS e controls .................. 81"1.11.6,6033 $ 8x04 1.a ................... n ni Matsnai classification ............ 8041.1.2,6032 Append x a0--A Comm!of ...... ........... A,pmen. x ii-A ;eats W sa-et data sheets ............................ 8001,6 Dafinitlon ..,<.........................................� 209 Organicperotides 8033.7 FAZARDOUS MATERIALS .....................< Other hsaith hazards ............,.......,.......... 8003.15 .,., f�,�i.,3e 60- Slastin.c agents ....................................°. 8003.2 Ox'10zers ..°°....,...............lilt............... 8003,6 Buik oxygen systems ...............................8034.1:14 Oxidizing gases................ ............ 6043.6 Ca-cinogens ....................................... 8403.15 ispensirg and uss............,.,.,,...........,.. 8014.3.8 Ciassifioatia^:d hazard.......,., 3412,A e e^ix Vl-A b°wry 83x'.4.3.4 y pp ;..,.gA Clearance frog^co-nbumlbies ........................ 8003.1.12 Oxygen systems,bulk .............,.,..............8004.1.34. Construction requirements ........................... 8001.30 Out of se'v':ca facil,ties ...........,.,................< 3001.1'3 Containers aennits ........<.................................... 800'.3 Defsctsva . ......................... 8101.4.1 Parsonne:training...................•.,.......,<... 8001 ,d 1 Design and construcf:cn of.<........................ 8001.4.2 Piping ................................,.,.......<., 8001.4.33 moty ........................................... 8001.4.6 Processes ...................,...................... 80 '.4 Containrnsnt vailets ................. 8003.1.3.4 Protection from venicies ,................,.......,., 8001<11.3 Contarnsna'ion of oxidizers ......................... 8403.6.3.3 ?�rcp?cric gases ....,..................,.,,.....,... 8033.6 Controiareas ........................................ 8401.2 'Dispensing and use .....,................,...,..... 300'4,3.9 Cor-oslvss ..................................... 8"43.14 Fittings.., .................,............. 6001.43A Cryogenic fluids ...........................<,,,,,,.. 8043.1; Fyropt oric matsrlais ,....,.,.,................<..,,, 6003.8 C ii:nders RadiCactive materlaiS................................ 3^^3 33 Defective ......................................... 8001.4.7 Releases .•............... .......... 803:.5 Design and construction of.................. 41.4.2 Retail storage and display ...<.,.,,,,........ 8001.1.5,8;01.3! Detached storage ..........................<.......8003.'.15 Secondary containrise^t ....., -.... . 8013.4.3,8004 1.4, Dis sns:r:g ................ ,....... 8004 8004.2,2.0,800;4.2.3.6,8104.3.4 Dral.nags control ................ 8303.1.3,80144.1.4,8104.2.2.5, Security .........,.,.......,,.....,.............,. 800 1A1 2 80-04.2 3.6,8004-3.4 Signs..................................... 8003.1.2,3104.9.8 Eiec rscas wirsng and equipment ,........... 8001.11.4 S;cane ............................... ....... ... 8004.1.16 Ennsrgercy°alar^ ........................< 8013.1,14,6104.4.3 S:.,oks detection ,........., .., �' � F ,.......... 8003.3.1.7,8004.2.&7,7 Ernsrgsncy power ....... ............ 8003.3.1.4,8044<3.6 Sources of ignition l .............. .. 630 .9 Erne gancy s,',. °off for f arnn:anle,cxi.dizing Sp;::control .................... 84431.3,8004.1.4,8304 2.2.5, ai-d bymphor:c cases ....,., ....6004°1.'2 6404.2.3.6,80"-.3.4 �ou !nar. ............ ...................... 8101.4 Standby power ...........,................ 8003.1.8,80"4 6 Exempt amounts Static accumulation ................................ 80"1.11.3 D spensing,use and handing ..... ............... 800`: i5 Storage. ,...............................1. . 8003.1 Pet0 or wrho€esaie sales occupancy,in............... 300`.'4 Storage cab?nets ..............,.,..................8001."0.6 1 ;2 .............................................................. _...... ................................ _...... 354155 CALIFORNIA FIRE,CODE li'DE Supervision .............................. 6043.3.11,8044.1.7 HOTEL,def€n t€fin ..,...........--.,............,.,.... 209 SvsteMs ............................................ 8003.4 HOUSEKEEPING Tanks e ive .,....... 1€am nab:e and cc.bustib'e liquids.................... 79,13.7,2 60341.4.7 HYDRANT(sae FME HYDRANT) .�estg^and construction of.......................... 604".4.2 p7 ..... ............................•...,.... 604€.4.0 :ns aEtaton of ..................................... 604".4.5 out of sary cs ..................................... 6441.4.7 IGNITION,CONTROL OF SOURCES OF .......... Toxic 1.39 Compressed gases Su€k punts and tan-ir:a;s ............................ 75034.4.7 Stcrags cf ....................................... 6403.3 Ce:%u;cse nitrate 0asl= ,,.,......................... 2707 0;spensing and use O' ................. 8004.2,17,80042 6 . Dipping o0erations ......,. ,........... 45035Expios:vss ............. ............... 7702.'.14,7203.3,5,o-jds and soilds $403. 2 7703.2,6,7703.5.5 Transfer,Nuid.....................................6004 15 Transpo>tatton ................ 8003.;2 Flammable quid storage ,...,.,.........,......,.... 7902.`A 7901 1'0 T#'L'csitFi^•er:t syStL'`�?s for tCf?.'ic Vii?^d t':ig'f`�.4 ..........:. i="�"�,Ps�.�"!Ea;.rIe�J$'�.7#'$ .................................. ..�,..v 'ordc gases ............. 6043.3. Z3,5,8004.2.3.7.5,8004.3.6.4 Fruit-ripen;na processes ,,.,.,..,..................,,.., 4606 4 v#n 8001A,3 F r:igat;cry •......................................... . 4703 �,orzed discharges .......... $00:.5.2 Garages ............................................ 2941,7 UnStabie(-@active)nateria:s .. ........ ....... 6043.3... Hazardous rnataria€s ^ Use ............................ ................... 8004 Storage ........................:.................... 8401h3 as . ................... . .....,., $303.4.3 Use,dispens€ng and rnixmg ............................ 8444 vant;ation LP-gas ..... ......................................... 82,6 Olispensing or use areas,in ... 8034.1.11,8004.2.2.2,6004.2.3.3 Motor vs^#cIe f=uel-dispans;ng stations 520s.7 Organic torege areas ;n .................. ............... $^03.1,4 n=ic; eroxide rnanufacta.ung ...,...............,. , 14,2 `bxic and highiv toxic gases ..<....... 6443.3.1.3,$0x4.2,3 17.3 Organic perox€des and dual component coatings .......,. 4545.6 :�+�`ater eac:;ve solids and.fq�:Ids ...................... 8;03.10 Powder ccar:ng ...,...........,...,, 4 05.2 b _4 Wtb8r Protection .. ..... ...... ...... 8403. . .......... 3 1.4 Spray inisl,ng......,..............,.,.,.........,... ��42. k` ciasale storage and s Ia} ....... Use, rpensing and-mixing rooms .................... 79fl 2.3 HAZARDOUSAT MALS INVENTORY €LI<.UMI A` lON,MT ................................... 1213 STA$'0,9ENT.......................... 6041.3.3,Appendix€i- INCINERATORS ....,.,........ 11012.2,Appendix Ii-A,Ssc ion 14 HAZARDOUS MATEMALS MANAGEMENT ENT Constructicn ....................................... 1102.2.2 PLAN ................................ 6041.3.2,Appendix ii-M #~a scOntlnuance ,.,...........,.,,,,...,.....,..,,, ..{;. 214 02.2.5 HAZARDOUS PROD r CTiON MATEMAL (€QPM) Location ........................................... 1102.2.3 def nitioe iv`aintsnance ....,.. 11 X2.2.4 209 iia^thing INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS Corti cr ............................. 5343.3.2 Definition .,...........,...,,.......,....,............., 210 ........ Service corridor ................................... 5103.3.3 Separation 4rom Quant ty:lmits ...................................... 5342.2.2 Rar roadie and corbustibis I%ou'ids I E;Storage............................................... 5'02 in drainage systems ..............,................. 7301.6 E RF-?,IOVA ......., 8102.7 in storage ,<..................................... ......... Hazardous materials HEATING EQUIPMENT in carts and trucks ............................ 8001."2.3.7 .Appllancs ... ... ................... 1107 in drain systers .,..... 6003 3.3.3 »eat g and cooking appliance deg r<<icn .................. 249 in .e a#;anu�.,O,esa,e occupancies 8001.1-4.M 4 a Motor ve:�lcle fuel-dIsparsing stations .................. 5202.7 in storage .................. X443.9_ $ 8003.1.5 Lortab;a unvented oi-buming ...... ....... 6106 INDUSTRIAL BAKING AND DRYING OVENS(see OVENS) Teats and air su'nportad structures ... ................... 3297 If U TMAL PLANTS sea FLAMMABLE HEAT PRODUCIN APPI=€ CES ........................ !107 AND COOS mums) HELIPORTS AND HELMTOPS ........................... 2403 Ii'€FLATION............,.................,.,.,....... 7&x:••3.1.9 CEass i acrd Ciass ii iiqulc spiiiage ...................... 2443.3 €NSRECT€ON 'redsraiapproval ......................<...,........ 2443.5 Ai'erations ............,,................. 3 ^ire protect%on ...............................-... 2443.5 Firework lisp€ays ...........,...,,.,.,.............. 7802.4.7 idea s ofsgress ................................... 2443,4 snera -0,3,3." HIGHLY TOXIC iWsstigatiOns ...............................<.,...... 104.2 C,o:nprsssrd gases New co;4strr3ct9c� ........................... 1,01 2 - s.� g 6443.3 Requass .....<...................<.....,,,.,..... "^3.3.2.2 a ;ds and sci,oe ..,...... 8003.12 I ou� red •.05.4 MGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE .............. Art#vie 83 INSTALLATIONS AND MAINTENANCE Access ............................................. 8132.6 CrpFogsnic containers Aisies .... ... 3101.6.$302.1.0 4boveground containers............................. 7543,3 com-.moK"y ciassifcatora . .........--.......... 6101.4 Belowgr,and containers , .. 760-3.4 C rta#r-boards ............... ........ 8342.8 Fre protection systems and equ.prtient 1001.0,14 K :0 Exs`ra gy rack storage ............................... $104.5 insfa.,ation Of iiquIefied petro a4m gas ,s.aliatio;s ....,.... Fire detect:cn.......... ..... 8142.5 LP-gas equipment .....<.,:............................ 8203; Firs.extinguishing system!s ............................ 8102.4 €`acYr«nlcai refrigeratio. .. ..................,,., 5305 .:^Ose connections ........... r A� , 6932.9 o o^ #cture prolsct?on soy:pr^ant ...................... 8404 tiozzias ............................................ $9,12.9 TEINFERENCE WITH FMS 6Er.AR lFa'diaNT.. ...... 104.1.2 Fer"Yht$ ............................................. $901.3 ,..,, 8'4' 3N'i°MOIC FLOOR FMMH ,,:.................. Appendix i:V-A SmoKe vsnting ............................ $94;2.7,"babe 63-A €€ESTMATI N .,.....,.................,..........,., 304.2 SmOke-T8MOvei systs.,MS ...................:.,......., 6142.7 IRRITANT ,...........•.•....... 2"u,8.0-0&"5 HIGH-MISE BUILDINGS,EXISTI=NG ................ A,pendix 1-8 HOT ?.IORK ..,.:................................... Ar?cie 49 � Arc.welding equipment ..... ., 49013 8 JUNK YARD(see also A€ITOMOBiLE C;yllyders ............................. 4941.7 WRFC NQ FAROS and WASTE Fire protscticn ....................................... 49013 9 MATERIAL HANDI-Irl ).,.......................... Artic s 34 #re"�vatcn4941A, lon ................................ 21 riXsd i ct-Work areas ......., ...<... 4502 iso:"Wrk area ........ .................... 4941.5 dsn":f:c0o?"signs ........... ...................... 4909 "4 P-'9-h:0t-W0rk clack .................................. 4541.5 KEY BOXES .......,...........,...,.,................ 942.4 1-3113 €DEX 1998 CALIFORNIA F:RE MOF '-1ea 'reatirg avers .................................... 4836 rd;agresium processing cperatb is ....................... 4837 LASOr®S ................................. 7901.9.4,7902.1.3.2 le;tfr,g Pots ............. ..................... 4834 LEAKMG Storage of articles................................ 4805,4839 Marn:�riabie and cor^bustibie iiau d cc•nta#ners ..,,,.,.... 7901 1Z Storage of pigs,;ngots and biliets ........................ 4833 LiABI T 10".5,Appendix ii-A,Section24 MALL (see COVERED AL SUiLDiNGS) LIFE-SAFETY RE/ LSE� ENTS GMAS ...................................... Ap paind;x id-C Exls g bu ings ........................... Appendix#-A ?lar:ne motor vehic#e?uei-dispersi.g stations ........... 5232.11 x;s°.g%,g -etas bW€i4 rgs ....................... �p�e�dix# €MATER€Anti SAFETY DATA SHEETS ............. 800`.5,88-01 A L€GHTN::€,G,PROT ECTION MATERIALS Combustible.........., 1103 C'rgaric coating rnar:�;fac°::ring.............. 5312 ............................. ............. L€siIT CONTROLS .............. 800'.10.5,8003.3.1.5,8004.'.5 Decorative Asserrrbiy,placas of................................. 253`:.5 �.IWTED S�€RA°�€i"�€G AREAS ........................... 4 50 2.6 Atria ........., . ............ ................. .. 1^03.3.4 ... LIQUEM6D PETROLEUM GAS MOTOR DafWt:or ............................................. 205 VEHICLE FUEL-DiSPENS€NG STAMNS ................ 5203 Use........................... .. 1103.3.3 w arnrrab:e,def:n€tion .......................... 1.... 207 ie€ UEFlEl)PETROLEUM GASES .................... Articie 82 ::azardous{gsnera#1 ............. Art:de 80 C:earance ofcornbustib;es .............................. 8209 Pyroxy:n coated ..,.............,.....,.............. 2501.6 Container;ccation.................................... 6204.3 Soundproofing..,.,...............,................, 7904.3.7 Containers not it service ................................ 8213 MEANS OF EGRESS ,............,.,.,.,............ Artide 12 Defm.':tior .............................................. 213 Cor;dars ,.,...............,...............,.......... 1203 fsNe.:s:rg ...........................................1 8206 Dlscinarge,.............,..,..,........... '213 :re pro,ection ........ ................................ 8211 Dispersal area ..........,.,...,........... 206,1213,25012,6.8 . enstai ation of eon:: r cent ...............I.....1.. 820 Locatbn ofcon?tairers .................................. 8204 Eoors ................................ ., ...., 1207,2501.8 ocat€on of eau':crrent ................................ 8233.3 Exit oz-ways ax:t ........................ 25. ............. s2,2 max morn capacity!2:ni is ............. 82104.2 mcriacrta;ax t ...........................,..,...........F2£39 n years o9 egress,definition ............................... 254 :_pp s cor:ainer rrs;a€iat:ons ......................... 82.04A Obs'ructons .......,,.,.,,.,......... 1203,32.12,3504.1 No;..approven equipment .............. ,. ........ 8235.1 Occupant load control ove fi# ng ............................................. 8206 ac asses N€y 2001.56 marking a^d arac;ng ............... .................. 8214 E ss of .... g :en25 ............................................... 3255 'sr s ............................................... 3202 mamps . "250 Pars............ ... .. .. .. .............. 8202 Sig?s and i#'umsination .,,..,.,....... 211 212,2501,1,5 3213 P'mh':bitsd use ....................... 8205 �f . ...... r asvays ............................ ... 1250 Rs;ease 820" 2 , 21 -. ............................................ Tents ..,..............,.,..............�2""03??2,3213,3214 Safely dev;cas......................................... 82.07 ` Sm,cking ........,,., 8208 ?FCHANICAL CODE,definition .......................... 214 Sources of gnitio:n ..................__.............. 8208 MECHANICAS,REFRIGERATION .........,........... Article 63 S.oraae of portaNa containers awaiting resa a ............. 8212 EMCAL GAS SYSTEMS .......,.,.,. .... 7404 use au:d,ngs...................... ........... ............ 82103.2TiG GS? €�i �SiG918�A #� ,.,.,., A?�pe dix tf:. `v"ei�!:c:e pro.ect:ar: .................... ., 8210 .........., L3 � C€ AT's,GGGAi<�i ........., ' :UQUi?D OXYGEN Appendix Ali- Cryogenio`:rids ................................... Artic#s 75 MOTiON PICTURE PRODUCTION STUDIO ............ A,tici€�4D C Hot t work .........................__............ Art€c#a 49 Design reaw."aments ,................................,. 4010 C UQUID-FUELED VEHICLES AND EQUiPMENT ........ 2505 090trlcal requirements ................................. 4008 C Distrir'uticn ....................................... 4008.3 A LOADMG AND UNLOAMNG{see also General ..........., ..................... 4008.1 C FLAMMABLE AND G>±MBUST€SLE MUMS) Generators 4,Dd.8 A ....................................... Aircraftrefueler units ................................. 2402.7 Installations....................................... 400.4 A LOADMG RACKS Lighting ard power requframents ................... 4008.2 C Tank car .............................. 7904.5.3 Fire-detection equipment................................ 4006 C ..........,. Fire alarm panels .................... 4006.1A Tangy°�teh:oil........................................7904. .2 p..., .............. ,- Heat detectors .................................. 4,06.2 LODGING HOUSE,dei€n€:€or ..... ..... 213 A Fire-extinguishing systems .............................. 4✓005 C LP-GAS(see t€G€ EF€EG PETROLEUM GASES) Existing sound stages .............................. 4005.11 LUMBER STORAGE see also WOOD PRODUCTS' ..., Art cie 33 New sound stages ................................. 4005.2 A 3 Sclid-ceiling sets and fafforms ...................... 4005'.3 Ex4erior............................................... 3003 Fire safety officers ................... A ...... 4007 C General ........................................... 4001 A Definitions ........................................ 4001.3 A ftrpcse .......................................... 4001.2 a MAGAZINES ......................................... 7702.3 ecoera..........................................., 4001.9 C Class`:';ratio? ....................................... 7702.3.2 Generairequirements ...............................,., 43,4 C C;aarirg ..........................................7702,1.10^ Aisles ..........................,................. 4004.2 A Vie':^#tion: .............................................. 214 Exit doors ..................0.0.0.0........... .,, 40044 CA moors ............................................7702,1.12 Exit lliumination.................................... 4004,6 C inspec or ... 7702.5.2 Exit obstructions................................... 4004.7 A Location. 0.0............0...........0 7702.`:.#7,Appendix Vi-F Exltslgrs ........................................ 4004.5 A €viairtarance .......................... ...........7702.'.13 Foam plastics ...............................,.,... 4004.8 C Mannsr of storage .................................. 7702.1.6Housekeeping.................,...,.........,.,... 4004.9 C Racu;,ed .......................................... 7702.1.? Travel distance ..............................,..... 4004..3 A Retaii sales,use ..................................... 7732.2 lVachanical equipment.................................. 4,09 A Rotating stock ...................................... 7702.1.5 Auxiliaq equipment .........,...................... 4000.2 C .sures oos?ed ....................................... 7702.1,A Existing equipment................................. 4,00.; A Securi°y ........................................... '7702.1.3 Occupancy classification................................ 4002 A Sources of ig;-`:cn .................................7702.5.14 M other stages.................................... 4002.2 a Storage................00........0.0............... 7702.1.9 Live audience stages............................... 4002.1 C � Des . ......................................... 1702.3.2 required permits ... .......,. 4003 hard maintenance.............................. 7702.1.15 Additional permits...............,.........,........ 4043.2 A MAGPIES€ M ...................................... A t:cie 48 Ghanga fro use..................,.................. 4003.1 A Def:r:.riticr 214 Live audiences ................ 40-03,0 C rine agres;urn scrap.... ........................ 4810 WfO�€6?sN MTURE PROJECTION .....,,............. Amide 64 ^re axfirgu:shing materials................................... 4308 Fiirn storage and use ................................... 8405 1-374 .. ......... ......... ......... .............................................................................................................................................__.. -...... ......... ....__.. ......... ......... ......... ... ........._..._..... _........ ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......................... ......................... 1995 CALIFORNIA RRE CODE ;NDEX ?ro£ectio.^:eauiN^s:�t ........................... ....... 5404 re protection ..,...........,.,..................... 50,3 F'ro#ecftn"obrns .......:............................... 8402 Ug5tn ng protection .................................... 5012 Scope ............................................... 8401M.-alnterance .... ............•................,.,.... 50":4 Smok!ing .............................................. 5403 ;process bulidings ............... ...................... 5004 , Process nis,mixers and kat;es . ........ 5007,.4S E � d4 ........ ........ Process p; £;sg......................................... 5008 Aircraft .,......., 248£.9 4 b N ....,,.. 5204 �€ava�ia,er?ats ...................................<...,......... 50.0 3arstruc::on pro;sc-5 ................ ..... 7904.2.5 ,.,,. 65 v spensmg ................................... 5:201 A,5202.4 gape.. ....................<.,...................... 50W ,0 spensmg iccatar, ....... 5201.4 Sta ft .ectri..,.,oi..;.................................. „01 ,.,. �tattc a:a.,f�kc�ty prv�sca�or?............................... 501 �£actrlcal equ prnsr�t........................:......... 5202.5 Transfer af fia,,,rnab£a and cornbustible ii uids 0O9 Farms .........I............. ,.,.... 7904.2.5 ri g Fre protection ....................................... 5201.9 ORGAMC PEROXIDES ,,...,..........,.......,...... 8003.7 ¢arnrnab:s and combustib9e liauids ....................... 5202 ORusAMC PEROXIDES AND DDA creral .............................................. 52®1 COMPONENT CO ,TiNGS ...............,..,,.,........ 4506 ^sat? agu;pr ant ......... ......................... 5202,7 General <,,,...........,.................:.......... 4506.1 in wu;. ngs. .. .................................. 5202.10 HMlxg a.diin ,.,...........-.............,.....,.,...... 4506.4 „nvsntory control .•.... .,........., 52c02.3.9 LP-gas ,.......•..................................... 6203 e sc raAlc a `ications,...................,.,.,...... 4508.7 Marme 5202,11 Source` of i nr t an .. .... 4506.3!ozzies .......................... . ......... 5202.4.42 rads 45f .3Pressureda%;very ... .,. . 52025 arc?soled aboveground tanks....... .........Appendx€.F Use o or'g' PeYoxide coati` S ....... 4506.2 Special srcicsurss ...,., ...... ., 5202.36 OTHER HEALTH HA�ZDS Storage of ael .......................... 5202.3,Append;x€E-F Deflnitbn .......................................,..... 216 supervi!slon ......................................... 5201,6 storgs of ..................,....................,. 8003.15 Vaporrecovery ..................................... 5202.13 Use a; .,.,...........:..............................,. 8004 OUTDOOR AREA..............<.......,.... 7901.2,2,8001.2,2 OUTDOOR CARNWALS AND FA RS...................... 2504 NATIONALLY RECOGNaE13 STANDARDS OVENS OF 0000 PRACTICE see also Oar's nictio°.. .......................................... 6003 RECOGMZE6 TANDXRDS) ........,,, 101.3,Appendix°,9°A Industria;cax:ng and drying ........................ Article 62 Location ........,,:................................... 6203 £�C�I�O�CIs�BUST€BLE,daf£�ltion ........................... 215 Magnesium ltsat treating ...........,.................. 4806 NONFLAMMABLE MEDICA€.GAS gglee also Per~3;ts and pians...................................... 6202 COMPRESSED GASES,MEDICAL GASSYSTEMS) ....... 215 Safety contro£s ........................................ 6205 scope ................................................ 6201 Ventlatbn ............................................ 6204 0 OVERHEAD COVER(sae a€So WEATHER PROTECTION) .......:.................. 7409.15 OCCUPANCY def£3'Mon:...,....... i OXIDIZER ...................... ..:,..,.........,,.. 8053.6 OCCUPANCY SEPARATIONS,MAINTENANCE OF........ 1111.1 OXYGEN SYSTEMS,SULK OCCUPANT LOAD CONTROL Consumer sites ....................................8O,04.1,14 Assembly,pieces of ................................. 2501,16 Dsfhtion ...........,.,............:,.,,........,...... 263 ent ...........................................<..,... 3215 OZONE GAS-GENFRATING EQUIPMENT T .......,., Appendix;;.s Oit.-BURNINGEQUIPMENT ......................... Articia 81 Definit}an .............................................. 216 E€actfta€airing and equipr^snt .......................... 6104 ua eil ............................................... 6105 PAINT REMOVAL .,.......,,,...,.........,........... 19^9.3 Genaral .....................<,..........,............ 6102 Porlabid:invented of-burning hsating appilancas..,........ 6!'c6 PANIC HARDWARE caps ................................................ 6101 Definition ..,,.,,,.........,.,.,.,....................., 297 OMISSION OF SPRINKLERS ..............:.:,........ 1003.4 Ga»era; ......,...........:........................ 1207.4 OPEN,BURNING(see also RECREATIONAL FIRE ) ...:, 1102.3, PARADE FLOATS ...................................... 1104 Appsr:dsx i-Aa Sectio`;13 PARKING,tersk vehldee ............................. 7904,6.5 Atrnosphsric restrictions ............................. 1`:02.3,4 PERMITS 905. 1 u,5.; Attendance................. ............ 1. ........ ":02.3,7 A Discon`!nuance ........................... .......:. 1.102.3.8 PERSON,deflr3£tlan......,.,.............,.,............, 217 s=ire-extingulshing equipment .,::...................:. 1102.16 Genera: .. .... ... . ,. ME €43 Location ........ ....... ...... 35 Fammab#e and c",bustlb1e y:;ids. 73n 1.1 . 7 . folate>ial restrictions ................................. 9102.3.3 PWMG,PROCESS AND ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT ............................... 1902.3.2 (see also P£Pl£4' ,VALVES AND FITTINGS) 4i n'ia raStrlct4aF4S .................................... 1102.3.4 ar£ganlc coating rnanufactur r7 OPEN FLAMES PIPING,VALVES AND FiTT,£4GS Assemb y occupancies .:.. ....................... 250117 F ammabie and combusflb e liqu�ds.......,..........,. 7913",11 FOelsd dsvlces ......................... . ........ 1109.3 Bands ................. 7901.11.9 Hazardous fire areas ................. Ar`pand!x IE-A, ct€o,,12 Connec ons ...........,....... 790 1."1.4 ................ -gas Containers...................................... 8208 0:orrosion orotectlon ....,. .,.. . 7901.11,3 ops'I g"Ooms ................ ............ 4606 has; ... 7071.99.1 ............... ORDERS AND TelOrCES ............................. Ardcts 1 F'aBM le ja; is .........,.......................... 7901 11.7 c rapid Ca ..............................:.......... 103.4,3 Galvanic acticn .................................. 7901.91.3 Service of................. ....... 103.42 Lour`rat point irateriais ......................... 7901.11.1.2 ,Matsrais ........................................ 7901.99.1 ORGANIC GOATMOSt MANUFACTURE OF ,.,,....... Artic e 50 P£ps joints ....................................... 7901.19.5 aafir"! n ,...... 216 Protection from veirolc ss .........., ........ 7;01.99.2 DrainagefacIM!es .................................... . 5006 SUOPO is ........, 7901.91,6 Eisctrica:;equ;pment.............I...........,.,.,...... 5011 Tes tiny ,...................,....... ..........,.. Fin!snad product storage ................................ 5,105 VaiveS ,....................,.................... 7901.99.5 Firs alarm systsrr ,..................................... 5593 Wharvas ,.,.................................... 7904.4.6.5 1-^x75 INDEY 1858 CALiFORN€A FIRE CODE PLACARD ripi g,va€vss a s�` t s for fiarnmable �:an;maUs and cornbustible liquids ................ 7902.5,3.2 a^.Y(f dC bustib e qu: s ,,........,................ 7901.11.2 PLACES OF ASSEMBLY ............................ Article 25 :arks for fiarnrnao e and co€nbustibie iiaz:ds .,,......... 7902.3.6 Aisles PURL C CONVEYANCE,de€inklon ......:................. 217 Eieacners ........................................ 2502.4,4 PUBLIC NUISANCE,det£r itis€ .....,....................., 257 General ........................................... 250',8 PU E?C WAY,detir!ftns ...,................,.......,..... 217 ~gra;dslands.......................... ....... 2502.4.4 ... n PYROPFCRiC MATERIALS............................ @003.8 .�^�.e1/3swding stands ........... .. ....,. 2�5.r2.4.4 Ashtrays ........................................... 2501,12 PYRG7'ECFNIC SPECIAL EFFECTS MATERIAL Bleaders....................... ...............:..... 2502 Ciassfication ..........,............................. 7803.2 Candies ........................ ....... 2 501 A 7 Construction of rnagazi;yes ................................., ..................... 7803.3 Co nrnunication ..................................... 2501.4.2 Genera: 7803.9 3ecorativs materia;s ................ ................ 2501.5 Housekeeping ✓813.6 Dispersal areas,safe ........................... 205,2502,6.5 Coen fare es ..............,., ..,... 7803.5 EXitdoors ........................................... 2505.8 obarators .....,..............................,...... 7813.7 lex:tsvays .......................................... 2501:11 Smck{ng ,....... .......................,,.,........ 7803.5 Fire appliances ..................................... 2511.13 Standby perscnne' ...,.....,...,...........,......... 3803.9 Foidin'g sealing ........................................ 2502 Storaps..................._.............,.,,........ 7813.4 eddtboards......................................... 2502.4.1 1 se ....................,.,.,...........,.,.,....... 7813.8 Grandstands .........................•...•.,.......... 2502 PYROXYLIN Llqu d-and gas-fug':ed veh c es and equipment............. 2505 Ceii�Tose nitrate astics .........,..,...,........... Article 27 ?,harking and lighting of exits .......................... 2501.15 F � s2501.6 . b! p` Motion Picture screens..,........ a ............................................. Open fiams .....,.,. 2501.17 Outdoor care vacs and fairs ...........:........ 2504 .......... Overcrowding ............................... 2501.16.3,3215 flan.............. s RACKSTORAGE ....................................... 8114 .......................... 250 3,250,.14 Pyroxylin-coated fabrics .................:............ 2501.6 RAi3€GACT€VE MATERIALS ...,................. 8013.53 Review stands..........................•..,,.......... 2502 RAMPS .......,.,, ............ 1290.6 Seating Genera: ..................................... 2505.1,00,2502 RECOGNIZED STANDARDS(see siso Securing .......................................... 2503 NATIONAL RECOGNIZED STANDARDS 8peciai conditions ................................. 2501.10 OF GOOD PRACTICE) ................... 101.3,Append€x V-A Securing of chairs .............................. 2505.10,2503 RECORDS .,....,. ............. 103.&4,1,04.3 Standby uersohnei .................................. 2501.'8 £ECEAiC?iA£� £ ................,., ;"� T9iesccp€rc seaving ................................. . 2502 ,.......... 02.4 PLANS REFERENCE TABLES FROM THE E,.ergenc ........... 1303 UNIFORM SU£L.!NNQ CODE ..................'., Appendix Vi-E Expldsive nar�tact�Inc,assambfing and testing,:..._... 7704.2 REQ€NER£ES ......................................... 7904.7 ;re aiarrn system .................................. 5011.3 Asphalt products and residua ......................... 7804.7.4 air e apparatus access .............................. 809.2,2.1 C eaning of tanks ......... .............,........... .7904.7.3 r he hvdrantsystsm ................................ 005.2.2.2 Corrosion proteclSon ..,.,..........................., 7904.7.2 iia radix and cos i>tsfti7;a Iia Pius.................... 7901.3.2 Del;nVitio, .................................,............ 219 azawdcus€naterWs rnanagerne,nt ....... 8009.3.2,Appendix li General ......... ..... ............ 7314.7.1 £Aaza:.dd s rnateriais stCraga ......................... d0i)".3.2 inspection,repair,alteration or reconstruction ,ghp led ccmbust€o.e storage ............ ........... 810".3 of tanks and piping ...,,,.......................... 7902.5.3 ir-Austriai baking and d�, gng ovens ....................... 6202 REFRIGERANT GROUPS AND€ ROPERTlES .....Appendix Vi-H,: 'P-gases ...............:....,.........,,.,........... 85202 ,' otor vehicle fuel-dispensing stations ................. 5231,3.2 REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS...,.,._,.......,,.,..... Ar! 63 Pieces oYassernbiy .............I.......,.,......... 2501:.14 Access ...........:.:.,..................,..........., 6306 Rsfr�cerat:on syste ............ 6304 Glass::-;cat,on .......................................... 6312 Sem;:Ccnductor-abr€cal!on fac::€-y...................... 59 01.5.1 instaaat;on ........,................._................. 6305 Tire storage ...,..., ...... 5101.3 Maintenance .......................................... 63„5 Refrigerant c°assi¢icatior>. ..........__......... 6302 PLASTICS Signs............................................... 5307.4 Caiiulose nitrate ................................... Aricie 27 "reatrnsrxt and`raring systems ........................,.. 6308 y-oxyiin coatad fabric ............................... 251`.6 REMOTE P€3MPiNG SYSTEM,detinition.. .............,..,.. 218 Storage.. ............ .................. Artic e 81 P.£eIFu BiNG CODE,definiflor ... 217 REPAIR,definition....................................... 219 PO€TABLE TANKS REPAIR GARAGES ................................. Art c:a 20 Fiarmmabie and combos";bie::quids.................. 7002.1.8.2 REPORTING POWDER COATING c 0�;scharges of refrigerants .............. 6325 4.,05 ................. r:m9rgsno as ........................... .............. 1302 Curing equipment .................................... 4505.5 Paise alarm s .........._. ............ 1302 ryi^ aq ipment .. ................................. 4505.5 Spills Eiectrostat c fluldized wens ............................ 4505.8 riammabis and cornbustible liquids .....,............. 7209.7 r4ra:;retsdtion .............. ....... 4505,9 :azardc;:s:r:atariais ,.,,, ........,. 8009.5 ........... ................. Rxeo electrostatic spraying egu pme t .................. 4505.7 Unauthonzee dischargas..,........................ 800`:.5.2,2 rias;on equi-omant .................................... 4505.5 RESPO"fSIBILffY(see AUTHORITY) One anon:and maintenance ........................... 4505.6 Powder coalinrooms and booths ..................... 4505.2 RETAIL ANIS WHOLESALE SALES sources of ignition ................................... 4505.3 Aerosol products..,.,,.................,.,..........,,. 3802 Ventiatidn .......................................... 4505.4 Cor,busf: elig:;ids ...,.......................... 7802.5.10.2 POWERED I'DUSTR€AL TRUCKS .......... 2.57, 1108,7901.12 Exp3osives .......................................... 7702.2 Fiarnmabia iiguids................................ 7902.5.1 .2 PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE ...................... Articie 11 Hazardous materials ................,...... 8005,`•.5,8001.`:4 PREWSES iDENT:TiCAT€CIS 901 A.4 LP-gas ............................................... 62.12 EV€EWWG STANDS,GRANDSTANDS, PRWATE STAIRWAY,definitian ........................... 217 BLEACHERS AND FOLDING AND PROTECTED ABOVEGROUND TANKS FOR 900TOR 'ELESCOMNG SEATING .............................. 2502 VEHICLE FUEL-DISPEL WNG STATIONS .........Appendix 11-.= Design ............................................. 2502,3 C b G € FROMVEHICLESGenwal regi;re:nents ................................ 2602,4 eght.............................................. 2502.2 H'azardoas materiais ............................... 8001.?'.3 Securing of chairs......,.,..,............,.....,.,,.... 2503 178 1998 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE iNDEX t;uctura 2502.3 e ats and neiis ops .............................. 2401,9 .11 i� r 13 OPERMITS .... E'3£ ........................ #435.7 Mpya ne motor vst c e fusi,a:spsrzsing stations ........... 52027.4 echiGr%4icai refrigeration ...,.... 6'30 RIFLE RAWGES ................................ A"ppandix ii-D filoto?vs�lcle fuel-dispensing stations ,..,...,..5291.8,x2431.6.3 403.3,3.2 ,eats . ?2 4 ,,. yvais ..............................................7904,13 OADIWAY ,,ACCESS FOR FIRE APPARATUS 80-1 {see also ACCESS,FERE DEPARTMENT) A wside 9 #LANE ...,........ 80-,4,tFG Standard SITE ASSESSMENTS,UNDERGROUND ROOMS on . FLAMMABLE OR WUSTLE LIQUID Wer storage ...... .,. .... 2894 EA€ G LEAKS ....... Apendlx i-; Div.'inc 360345 Hiazarcious pmductl:ora material storage ................ 51013.4 MALL ARMS AMMUNITION,d0finition ..,.,..... 220 taz,"tc s o ace ..................................... 7902,5.1,1 SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEMS ............... .ra�tg a.......................................... 220 £30 ..,..... foie 19,r` atydix; ,Sector..6 sa,u:spansing and rnix!ng ..........................7903.2.3 p RUBBISH HANDLING OPERATIONS .................. 1 103.2.3 SMOKE REMOVAL .., ,,..,,,.<.....,...,.,....., 8192.7 RU,,,E .............................r 191,4 SMOKING...,........................,,.,...,........ 1109.4 A;rpons..... .................. 2401.99 uh :#c plants or;ermaEs ................... 7904,4,7,7904,6.2,5 Detin'if.on ........................ 221 ry.cisaning plants. ...............................<. 361011,7 SAFETY CAN, 220 Dust-producing areas. ............r...........,.,, 7607 e;tE t:£S n tpi5st� S Saray finishing... .................................. 450x2.7.3 Ellasting agents ..,.. 770&5,5 SAFETY DEVICES,liqusfled gatro€Sum gases .........,.. 6207 Handi;ng ....................................... 77 0;3.1,4 SAFETY PRECAUTiO ............................ Artc s 11 Storage ...............,.,.,...,...,.............7702,1..34 Transportation .7703.2:28 SEAT SPACING ............................r........... 2532 Use... ............, ,...,..,........,....,7713.3 4 SEA i G,FOLDING AND TELESCOPING................. 2502 Farms and construction sires ...,.......,,............7904.2,2 Flarr,mabis or oo.T,busti.,,,€e iipu'ds .. 7901.103,7992.'.3,#,7902.3, SECONDARY CONTAINMENT Fuel transfer 24^2.3 0 Rwn mate and conbust b e liquids..................... 7901.8 Hazardous fire areas .....,,,.......... Appsndsx 11-A,Section 6 Container and ooz ab a tank storage outside bx i d ngs 7902.3.4 Heliports and 0stops ......................... 2401.9 L d storage rooms ............. 79032,5,11.3 ;wfth--piiad combustibla storage ........... 810 .6.2.2 0:ci :d storage Narahouses . 7902.5,12.3 Loading racks .............. ..7904.5.2.5,790'4,5.3,5 Gaza dor ata a:s .,.. .......,. 5003 3.30 60304.1.4 Nes .............. 6208 nds c�und ank systems conta ing far^:s mo-or vehfc#e furl dlsp�,raslr g stations ,.,,..,. 5202`1.5.6 flamrnabla or combustible ll�u ds ......7992 6.11.Appendix 11- Orga c coating g r1�nu8aotu.s,.g. 50x14.2 SECURING OF CHAIR ......................... 2593.40,25€33 organ lc peroxides and dual cornponant coating ...,...... 45"6.6 SEMICONDUCTOR FABRICATION F�.00 TiE .....,.. A?ioia 51 Pro€ection rooms-. .... ............... 6403 Pyrotechnic svac,'W effects mate.a: ... ................ 7893.6 AC A>Iwrm and detection systems .............. a 0',i:0'5 ..�,031.f 0.25 Ripening rooms...,,............... ,.....,...,....,, 4696.2 Automatic fire sprink ar system .....................5101.10 6pGc�aj affects rnatenax ..,..,r...,..........,..,.....• 7493.5 cor nuosus gam date t`on systems ..................5101.10.4 H.ay;' ,rsla.r g areas ..r...,....,......... ..,....... 4691,4 me nancy+a;ar ,nsystem ......................... 5101.";;,.3 fi hlle driving or making repairs on tank vehic;ss.........7904.6.3 a`'v4r~"Sa�tai":re a arrn sySt6°n ...,.r.....................5904.10.2 SOURCES OF IGNITION seo IGNITION, App cataon ......................................... 530`:.;.2 S 0 ton rec�:rerr ea 4s 5493.3 NTRO,OF SOURCES OF) a Emergency control station... 51033.6 PARK ARRESTERS .,,........ 1109,7,Ap.�end€x l':-A,6ec'On 7 E.xnauss Tenths of,x 'stems for ,.�'�................... 51'',x`• 12 incinerators , ........,..........,,..,..,......,... 1192.2.2 Fabrication areas .................................... 5403.2 SPECIAL ENCLOSURES .......,.., 520';2.3.6 ra sx`ingu string systems ........................... 5101.41 Exhaustducts,orHPM ............................ 5104.11,5 SPiLL CONTROL Gas cabins s and sx a'st enc€ossuras ..,.,,,, 1304.39.3 Flarnrnab#s and combiustab a liquids...,..,,,. .... 7933.4 lass^throt gi s;:sx s,,^Ig sat corridors .............. 0114.3?.�€ Container and por obis tank storage outside of buildings 7908 .3 Workstations..... .......................... 5104, 1.2 Liquid storage rooms.....,,..,. ..... 7902.5.13.3 Genera:saxfety precautir�ns ......................... 5193.9 iquid story. a,�areho€fses .. 79132 6 2.3 �latea.ia,e,a s f ca,, ................................. 519 i 2 erred€ng an unloading ta,:k vah€cies and tank ars 7994.v<3.3 Storage-....... .... .................... ......... . 6402 5n firms and constfuc°.ora sites ....,.<...,........., Q 904,2.65 Transportation and handiing ........................... 51033 Outside disguising operations .......,.,,,.,..... 7403.3 Ura art.hAnoiing ........................< ....,.., 5103 Underground storage tanks .. ...... 7902.5,x,2 SENSITIZERS °sing,dispensing and mixing in close, Dgflnit:o 220 systems lnsids buWings ...................... 7903.2.3.55.4 Storage of ......................................... 8003.15 Using,d!spensin-Q and mixing in opera Use ...... 3004 systems lnslds buildings ,....... 7993,2.3.4.4 Hazardous matsrials SERVlCE STA'€ONS(sea MOTOR VEHICLE General ......................r.....,.......... 609',12.3.5 FUiELw €SP 14S€:'<€G STATi NS) Storage .... 60303.1.3.2 SHAFTWAYIN'#ARKk N .........................<.,.,,, 902.3.3 Use.,.....,.........,.......:.,,...,.....,..,..,. 8004.1.4 81 AND ENGLISH SYSTEM SPRAY BOOTHS .............................. 4502.2,4502.3 OaNV ER EO'N FACTORS ...............<..,.,. sApp€9ndlx Vl' SPRAY FINISHING ........,.<.........,...,..........,,. 4.502 SIGNS Definitions ......................................... 220 XrpWws ..... ................ ............... 2401.9 Drylmgapparatus 4502.30 Assemb!'v occupant:'oads .........................r. 260116 F 7e.prctaet€ora apu#pment. .....,.,................,..., 4502.8 0`ornpresssd geses .............................. 7401,6-3 Urnitsd spraying areas.......<....,.,................. 450:2.6 O yogen?cs.. ..................................... . 7501.5 €socat on of spray-finishing operations ................... 4502.4 Des',uction of ... .......................... `:;33.4.3.3 Operations and maintenance .,.,......,............... 45102.9 l =8c*astatic apparetus ,.........r...................4594 3.2 Sources of ign t or. ...,.,,.... .. ,................... 4502.4 xit Icors ............................. ............. 1212 Soot painting .......r.,.,..........,,.............,.. 45032.1 exp?cs:ver ......................................... 7793,6 _Qbrray boot�,s .,...... .................,,... 4502.2 re doors-., 1114.2,3 Spray booths using dry filters .......................... 45 2 3 Fismrnabia and con-ibusft!'e liquids..................... '7903,9 pray rooms ...................,................,.,... 4592 j .9gaticn and Mssc c da,f ging ...................... 4708 Detinitao .,........3..,, ............... 229 r;azardo:s mats.:a:8. ................................ 80,x1.7 Forage and handl?ng o:fiarnmabie or combust€bra iiqu,ds , 4602Y 937'7 INDEX 1998 CALIFORNIA FRE CODE T much-up painting ....--...................--.... 45021 Fire protecbon ........... 7904.63 VenNation ............... .......................- 4502.5 Full trailers and semitrailers .......... ............ 7904.6.2 SPRAYING AREA......................... ...... 4502 Garaging ........... ..................-... 7904.6.6 OperaVons of tank vshicies...... ............... 79-04.6,3 L;efini�ion ............... ......... ........ 220 Park' 7 9 0 4.6.755 N �............. ........�I-I...�- SPRINKLER SYSTEMA(see also AUTOMATIC Smo.K:ng ................. ......... 7904.6,4 FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS) TANKS Alarms ................................... 1007 ESR ............. 8502,8803 Definition ...................... ... .................... 1 In-rack ...... ... ...... 8803.2.3 Flammable and combustible liquids Omissions .......................................... 1003.4 Abandonmant............... ..........--..... 7902,j.1 Aboveground ............................. .... 7902 7.2 STA;RWAY iDENTIFICATION...... 1210.4,Appendix I-C Underground ...........--.............-.. 7902.1.7.2 STAJR%IVAYS....__............---................. 1210 Anchorage ..................-...................7902.1.14 Conneclons .......... -............ 7902.2.7.4 STANDARDS AND PUBLICATlONS ........ ... Appendix V-A construction .........-- ..-............ 7902.1.8.2 STANDARDS,UNIFORM FIRE CODE ............... Articie 90 Design ,**-*............ ...... 7902.1.8.2 rk STANDBY PERSONNEL.............................. 2501.18 -likens king............................... ....... ......7902.1.10................. 7902.2.8 STANDBY POWER ......................... 61373.1.6,6004.1.6 airsage control .... 79022.8 iEmpty ...---...................... 7502.3.9,7942,5.3 STANDPIPES Fire Protection Ciass!f!ad ........................... ................ 220 Por'ab!a tanks inside buildings ................... 7902.5.1.2 D i efinitions ......... ................ ........ 220 Stationary aboveground tanks ..... ...... 7902.2.4 Ounng construcVor ........ ........... 8704.43 H+tings....... ............. ....... 7902.2.7.4 General ............................ ........� 1004.11 Foundations .................... .....79021.14 ........................................... :004.2 lnstalQlon requirements ......--............ 7902A.8.2 Maintenance ................... ........... 9441.5 Unings ... ............. ...... 7902.1.8.2.9 ,esting T ns,.... ............ 7972.2.2,7972.3.3 ............. 1,001�4,Appendix Ili-C Locatio STATIC PROTECTION Locations subject to flooding ............... Appendix ii-t, Loadrsg other than vents . .......--.....79 0 2.1.13 racks .................. 7904.523,7904.6.&3 STiLLS .................. .................-- 3603.110 P ............ ......... 7902.2.7.4 STORAGE !,side buildings ....... ...... ...... ...... 7902:: Aeroso!products ............. ..................... Anic!a 88 butside of busWings ......................... ..... '7902.3 Acricuiturai products ...........................-..-:.. 2806 Removal ............... .................. 7902.1.7.4 Airisrlcar,Table of,Distances for Explosives........ Appendix VStatona^y aboveground Baird ...................... ................--..... 2805 !rs!de b0dings ......-.-............ .......... 7902.4 Cabinets .................. ........ 7902.5.9,8001.10.6 Outside o"buildings .......... .... 7902.2 Cellu:osa nitrate motion picturs.fii.-T. ........... ...... 3304 Valves ...*........*.................. 7902.2.T4 CailUiose nitrate plastics ............. ... 2705 Vents Combustible`:bees ........ ................ ... 2804 Emergency.......-............... 79021.12,79,32.2.6 CombuslWarnaterlais .............. 1'.03.3,2401,12,34,116,6322 Normal ............. ......................, 7902.i Cryog911-.fluids ....... ...........-......... 7503 Underground ..... ...................-.-. 790Z6 Cylinders and pressure vesseis ............ 7401.4,7401.7,7402 Contents....... ......................--... 7902.62 Fxoiosives ...... .................. 7702,Appendix l'!-EE Corrosion protection. ....... ....... ......7902.616 Exirahigh-rack systems ......-....... ....- 8104.5 Depth and cover .,.................... ........., 7902,6.4 Film -....... .........I... ...... 3304 Leak detection..... .................. 7902.6.12 birsworks ........ ................... ............ 7803.4 Leaking......... ................ 7902.6.8 F:amrnaNe finishes ................... ........- 4502.7 Lining .......... ........... ..............7902.6.10 F:amrnab;e or combustible i1quids .. 2604.2,3218,4502.7,4503.4, Location ............... ......... 7902.16.3 5005,5202.3,6106.4,7902 Overfill protection ............................- 7902.16.5 Gunpowder ............... ........ .... 7702.2 Secondary containment ............... 7902,6.11l azardous m ateriais A ,fc;e80 'resting ...... ............................ 7901Z6.1 56 H ............... ............... r" r-:azardous production-materiVs ............... Articie 51 Hardaning and tempering ........... ................. 4503.9 :w. M!gh-p;ied combustibie....... ......... ....... Article 81 Hazardous materials ........ .............. 8001 A.5 iquld storage room ......... .............. 7902.5.11 Clearance from combust ibis ................1003;1.12 � 0 Liquid warehouse .......... ..................7902.5.12 Mmp, ....... 6001.4.6 Lumber ................... ..................... 3003 Instailanon:..��........ ........ MagaZnss ................................. ........ 77023 Aboveground ................. .............. Magnesium, ......................... 4803,4805,4809,4810.2 Underground ..............;-............., 0:-gan!c coatis .......... ............. .... 5006 Liquid-ievai limit controls ...... ........ 80'01.4.8,8,-04.1.5,2 Organic peroxides coatings ............. ..., 4506,3 Maintenance...... ........ ........ ,- . 8001.41 Portable tank .............. ........I I..... 7902.3,7902.5 Pressure control.......... ... 8003.1.9.3,80-04.1.5.4 Rack ......... .........----...... ...... .... 8104 Sgns ................... .......... -... 80001.12 R(mdfly corribustibis materials ... ....... ......-.. 110&3.2 Toxic and highly toxic compressed gas ....... 8003.3.1.3.5.5 .3-5.5 Shei, �.............. ......... ....... 6103 TEMPORARY WIRING .......... ........... ...... 3503 So�id-ped ....................... - .;......... 6103 Stationary tanks,aboveground outside of bur dings ..... 7902.2 TEMPORARY MEMBRANE STRUCTURES,TENTS i Tanks ................................ 7902,2,7902.4,7902.5 ANDCANOPjES .............. ...... A*C:e 32 pr9s .............................................. 110&3.6,3408 Access location•and parking ..............--,........ 3205 -derground tank ............... .......-.... 7902.6 Cooling and heating ...................... ........ 3211, 1%10;ss ................ ......... 3218 SUMPS(waIl-drffling operatic-is) .......--...... ... 7904.3.4 0"isplay of rr..ctor ve . ;-:Xlt Signs ... ............ ......... 3214 Rame-ratardant treatments............. ...... ... 3207 T Fisrnmable and combustible liquids..... ....... .... 3217 Generators............................................ 3219 TAGS,COMPLIANCE WiTH......... ................ 103.4.3 Housekeei)ing ............................ .... 322&1 TANK CAR LOADING RACKS ... ....... ........... 7904.5.3 Means of egress .............. ....... ....... 3211 Means of egress ...... 321,13 TANK VEHICLE CONSTRUCTION ..................... 7904.6.11 Means of egress,maintenance of ... ...... ..... 322 TANK VEHICLE LOADING RACKS ...... .... 7904.5.2 Occupant load,max'!mum ....... ......... 32019 Pottabia fire extingu;shers.................... ...... 3248 TANK VEHICLES FOR FLAMMABLE AND Seating arrangements ........-........ .......... 3210 COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS ............. ....... .?904.6 Sources of ignition .................... ......... 3215 Con S t�r U c�1;i o?. ......... ................. ..... 79014�6.1 Standby personng: .......... ...... ...... ....... 3k,-- 1-378 ..........................................- .................................................................................................. ............................11...................................................................................... ......................................................................................................... ...... ....................................... 391-48 CAL.iFORNlA FIRE CODE iNDEX Sluctu'ai stablft !.Y .....__................. ..... 3206 -':Iammiable finishing TENT,def"r-ition ..... ................................... 221 Dipping operations......... .............. 4503.2 Use psr�od ............. ......... ............. 3204 cEactrostabc apparatus ........ 4504.5 4504.5 ERWNALS(see e�so BULK PLANTS) ..... ... 7904.4 Lirn�tsd spraying area ........ ................ 46012-6.6 Powderc cating ........ .......... 4505.4 TEST 8LASTiNG CAP NO.8,definitlan ....... .......... 221 Spray booths ........... .............. ..... 4502.5 TESTING FIRE-EXTINGUISHiNQ SYSTEMS,STANDPIPES AND Soraying areas ............................ ...... 4502,5 COMBINATION SYSTEMS .... ..... 1001.4,Appandx M-C Hazardou's matsdais Dispensing ...........................8004.2Z2,8004Z3.3 TIRE STORAGE ......... . ......... I 1003.3.6,3408 Storage ............. ........... 800&1.4 TOXIC COMPRESSED GASES Toxic and Nghiy toxic compressed Dispensing and use gases ............ .....80013.1.3,8004.2.3.7.1,8'004.3,6.1 Use.. ................... ........._6004.2.2.2;&004.2.3.3 Mocors .... ....... ........ 8004.2.3.7 motor vehicis fusi-dispansing stations CuTdOOrs ........ ....... ......... ........ 800 & 4. - Indoors ... ......... ......... Storage......... ................................... 80013 Organic coating manufacturMg ........... ...... 5004.4 TRAILERS AND SEWTRAILERS,tank vehlplas ... 79034.8.2 Ovens ..._................... 6204 TRANSPORTATION Semiconductor fabrication fadliitias @iP-Stir?9 ag-3r4S ..... ......... ......... 7703.4.1 Exhaust enclosures ....__...................... Exo,oa:ves ........ ......___........ .7703.2 Fabrication areas .......... ................... 5101.12 TRE.ATN4ENT SYSTE?vjS Workstations............. ....................... 5;01.11.6 Hazardo-us'.Tsateri!als 899e.3.1.3.5,899€,2.3.7,5,8004,3.6.4 Spray booths and spraying areas ....... ........... 4592,5 P r on system discharges .......__....... ...... 630o .6f.�gsrat�M VENTING After fUr,ligabng.......... ................ .... 4709 Srn0i(8 ................... ...........� _ 6102.7 U Tanks ................... ........ 7902.1.1111,7902.1.12, UNAUTIHOR92ED DISCHARGES 7902.2.6,Appendix Vi-C Fiannimab's and combustible iiquids....... ...... 7901.7 W srnateriaJs ..... 8001.5.2 UNDERGROUND TANKS(see TANKS,Underground) WAREHOUSE UNIFORM BUILDiNG CODE,definItion ................ 222 Aerosol . ............ ...... .........*............ 8802.4 DefWtlon ......... ....... ........... ..... 224 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE TABLES ;ar.,1rnab!s a.r,.d combustible liquid storage .. 7902.5.11,7902.5A 2 fab:a 3-A:Descriolk)n of Occupancies WASTE by Group and Division....... .............. Appendix Vi-E AccutAstion of3SRacuired Sspara-cn! 03.2 ausd sof,'MiXedOce upancy ........... Appendix Vi-E !30wil?'19 a11sY .......... .... 2604.4 r Petroleum products ...................___........ Tabe 3-F Raqu�red Sspa�aton of 7904.3.3 Spacgic-uss Areas in,Group i,Division 1.1, WASTE MATERIAL HANDLING Hoe I pitais anci Nursing Homes --.-........ .... Appendix V.:-E (see RUBBISH HANDLING OPERATIONS) ;able S-'C':"Wnirnum Distances for WATER SUPPLY,RRE DEPARTMENT ........ ........ 903 Suiid!:ngs ConWning Exploslve%Iater`a!s ... Appendix Vi-E �rjor We TP _i� WATER-REACTIVE SOLIDS AND LIQUIDS .... ac03,I0 _b�s 6-A::ExtA _ 'aning Frotecftn-Sasedon;_Ocallor£or,Pro.Derty WEATHER PROTECTION(*"also fora Constr*Uct!on Types .... .......... Appendix Vi-E OVERHEAD COVER) ....__......... 7moble 6-S:Basic Al!owible Bu;idIr'P Heights WELL DRILLING and Bw asic A�;oabls F:oor Area, , ,or SiAdings Field ioadni;racks ....... ..........._............ 7904.3.9 O'n 9 S,or ............. Appendix VI-E Location ... ...... ......... ........... 7904.3.2 is Tab Prevention of blowouts i .>a racist Ws ............. 7904,3.5 Is 'u re ants .... ......... Appand!xVi-t Signs............ ....... ........__-_....... 7904.&8 Tab's 8-A:Fiams-spread,_-!assificatlon Appsndlx VI-E PMOK;'ng .... ........__......... ......... 7904,32 Fiams-spread Class ......... Appendix Vi-F_ Tab:a S-S:Maxim,. -oundproofing material ......... ............ 7904.3.7 M. Tabic!,,-A:Minimum Egress Rsqwrsments ..... Appendix VI-E Storage f-anks ...... ...... ............... 7904.3.6 IJNR'CONVERSiON TABLES ...... ......... Appendix Vi-; SUS M ...... ........ __ ............ ......... 7994,.3.4.P � UNSAFE SU!LDIN GS ... ........... ........_ 1;3.4.1.2 Wave control ............... ......... 7904.13 UNSTABLE(REACTIVE)MATERIALS ........... 8093.9 WHARVES-FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LlQUIDS ......... ......... 7904.4.6 WINERY CAVES... ....... Afticio 41 CA V Construction requirements .... ........... 4105 C VACANT BUILDHNGS .................... Dsfinificns .... ........... ............. ...... 4102 A C A Cornbusl ble mafsnals ................. General ........ ......... 102,11 G e n 10.2 Limited applications................... 41022 C G -Gra: ...... 1"0.1 Exits Hazardous rnatsr!�"S' *......._........ .'_..'''..**'.. 1119.2' 4 16.9 ... ......*....... ....... A 'MaM' narice ........ ....................... ...... 11-0.3 Number C te ........Sea ray .. 4 109 ................. ............. 110.3 Exit fflumlhaiio�....................................................... ...... 411,19. A 4110 C A VALV F-Q ...... ...... ....... ..... 7401.7,7901 1,7904.4.6.5 Gen&rP-; ... .. . .... 4110.1 C VAPOR AREA .... ........_........ 223,4503,2 Separate sources of power .......... .............. 41102 a Exit=... I.....''............ ... 414,1 ' VAPOR PRESSURE,definition...___................� 223 A Fire sYs . ..... ...... .............. 4108 C VEHICLE PROTECTION ........... 7902.&6,8001.ii.3 Firs apparatus access roads ..... ................ 4104 A VEHICLES General requirements ..... ......... .......... 4106 open-fleme devices ... ...... ...... �YC-6,s C Fiammabia liculd tank ............................. 7904.6 Public tours.............. ......... 4105,1C A WENT91 ATION, Standbypersornal..........__.................... 44,062 A Scwiing aay refinlshing ... ....... ....... 2603.3 ?,Xaximum occupant load ...... ........ ..........._ 4112 Su�k P!ants and larminais ......... .......... 7904A.3 Permits..................._. ......... ........ 4' C ' S Dry-cieanlrg piants........ ........... ......3692.2.3,3603.5 Portable fire extinguishers and other firs appliances ...... 4107 F':amrnable and combustible iiqu!ds ScOP9 ........ ......__,_...... ............ 4101 A .-quid .... ............ ....... ....... 7903.2.2.3.7 Seating arrangernents ................................ 41,13 C .-quid storage rooms........ 7902.5.11.4 WOOD PRODUCTS ........ ...... ....... Art�;cia 301 A Uqu,ld z'Oraga warshOuse .......... ...... 7902.5.1'2,4 ACOSSS plan ......... 3004.4.2 Use,d;sper..s;njg,rr!;x!;ng roorns and buiidings .......... 7903.2.3 Exterior storage of fiNshad:umber products ......... 31009 i-379 iNDEX 1998 CAUFORNIA MIRE MOO Fire alarmis ......................................... 3004.5 Fire apparatus access road. .............. 3004.4 .......... .......I I...... 3004 Log storage areas.............................. 3005 0�)Iln yards ............. ....... ........ ...... 3004,1 'le fire protection ............. .......... 3006,3 Emergency pian .................................... SOMS M,ywood and Veneer n"RIS ......... ............. ..... 3007 Size of piles .I I............ .. ........ 1... 3006.2 Storage and processing of wood products ......... ....... 3006 storage or wood O-mps and togged materiai in association with timber and'!umbsr facilities... ,. 3006 Waste removal ............—........................ 3004.3 WRECKPNO YARDS(see also AUTOMOMLE WRECKING YARDS). ........ .... Article 34 .................................................. ........................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... ...... 1998 CAUFORMA F-ME COME HISTORY NOTE APPENMIX HISTORY NOTEAPPENDIX CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE (Title 24§Part 9s California Code of Regulations' For pr?or.^'story,see tieMstnry No',,'Apperdffx.0 trie Califor- 2. BSS'(for SIM) 1997 Annual cede adoption by refer-mce of n a ire C6de, 1995 Tvimria Edition dated July 1, 1495. the 1997 Un jcrm .tire Code (U C) with n ecessary Callfor:tia 1. BS' (for SMI.) 1997 zriemiial Code Adoptior; Cycle. ar3 er•d-Iients repeal of the 5994 ed`or of the FC.Approved by Approved by the Cali o5 .:a`Building Standards Commission o:, :he California. B�ildirg S;a�da.cs Com.:�iss.or,cm July 2., 1395. -May 6, 1995. Publication. date November 1938,effective auly ;, blica:.or,date November 1998,effective July 1, 1.999. 1999.