This article shall apply to materials not otherwise covered
in this chapter which are highly flammable or which may react to cause
fires or explosions or which by their presence create or augment a
fire or explosion hazard or which, because of their toxicity, flammability
or liability to explosion, render fire fighting abnormally dangerous
or difficult. This article shall also apply to flammable liquids which
are chemically unstable and which may spontaneously form explosive
compounds or undergo spontaneous reactions or explosive violence or,
with sufficient evolution of heat, create a fire hazard. Hazardous
chemicals shall include such materials as flammable solids, corrosive
liquids, radioactive materials, oxidizing materials, potentially explosive
chemicals, highly toxic materials and poisonous gases. In addition,
this article shall include all materials listed in Title 40 of the
Code of Federal Regulations.
Oxidizing materials shall be stored in dry locations and separated
from stored organic materials. Bulk oxidizing materials shall not
be stored on or against wooded surfaces. Oxidizing materials shall
be stored separated from flammable liquids, flammable solids, combustible
materials, hazardous chemicals, corrosive liquids and such other noncompatible
materials.
Satisfactory provisions, according to NFPA or trade industry
standards, shall be made for containing and neutralizing any leakage
of corrosive liquids which may occur during storage or handling and
for ensuring that proper precautions are made to protect the environment.