[Ord. No. 17-061 § 11, 7-5-2017; Ord. No. 23-102, 11-13-2023; Ord. No. 25-085, 12-15-2025]
St. Charles County hereby adopts the 2021 St. Charles County Fire Code, including Appendices B and F, a copy of which shall be deposited in the Office of the County Registrar with this ordinance, with the following amendments by additions, insertions, deletions and changes so that such Section and Subsections read as follows:
(CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION) |
(SECTION 101 SCOPE AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS) |
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of St. Charles County, Missouri, hereinafter referred to as "this code." |
(SECTION 103 CODE COMPLIANCE AGENCY) |
103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. The Division of Building and Code Enforcement within the Department of Community Development is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the Fire Code Official. The function of the agency shall be the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of this code. |
103.2 Appointment. The Fire Code Official shall be appointed as provided by ordinance. |
(SECTION 105 PERMITS) |
105.6 Required construction permits. The Fire Code Official is authorized to issue construction permits for work as set forth in Sections 105.6.1 through 105.6.24. The term "construction permit" shall mean building permit and shall follow the requirements of Section 105 of the International Building Code in addition to the requirements of this code. |
(SECTION 106 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS) |
106.1 Submittals. Construction documents and supporting data shall be submitted in such form and detail as required by the Fire Code Official. The construction documents shall be prepared by a registered design professional where required by the statutes of the jurisdiction in which the project is to be constructed. |
Exception: The Fire Code Official is authorized to waive the submission of construction documents and supporting data not required to be prepared by a registered design professional if it is found that the nature of the work applied for is such that review of construction documents is not necessary to obtain compliance with this code. |
106.1.1 Electronic submission. Where design documents, including, but not limited to, plot plans, site plans, design drawings, specifications, etc. are originally created electronically, the Fire Code Official is authorized to require electronic submittal of documents in a portable document format (PDF) or similar format for review. Where design documents were originally prepared on paper and are submitted in a paper form, the Code Official is authorized to charge a fee for converting those drawings to PDF equal to the cost incurred by County staff recreating the document and not to exceed more than one dollar ($1.00) per page. |
Exception: Where submittal documents were originally prepared by hand and are eleven (11) inches by seventeen (17) inches or less, the fee for document conversion shall not be charged. |
(SECTION 111 MEANS OF APPEALS) | ||
111.1 General. For the purposes of this code, all appeals shall be in accordance with the procedure established for the Building Code of St. Charles County, Missouri, in Section 113 of Section 500.100. | ||
111.2 Limitations on authority. Delete in its entirety. | ||
111.3 Qualifications. Delete in its entirety. | ||
111.4 Administration. Delete in its entirety. | ||
(SECTION 112 VIOLATIONS) | ||
112.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the Fire Code Official, or of a permit or certificate used under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00). Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. | ||
(SECTION 113 STOP WORK ORDER) | ||
113.2 Issuance. The stop work order shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property involved, the owner's authorized agent or the person performing the work. Upon issuance of a stop work order, the cited work shall immediately cease. The stop work order shall state the reason for the order and the conditions under which the cited work will be permitted to resume. Any person served with a stop work order shall pay an administrative penalty of up to two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00). | ||
(SECTION 114 UNSAFE STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT) | ||
114.5 Method of service. Notice shall be served as provided for in Section 500.520, Ordinances of St. Charles County, Missouri. | ||
(CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS) | ||
(SECTION 202 DEFINITIONS) | ||
FLAMMABLE GAS.A material that is a gas at 68°F (20°C) or less at 14.7 pounds per square inch atmosphere (psia) (101 kPa) of pressure [a material that has a boiling point of 68°F (20°C) or less at 14.7 psia (101 kPa)], subdivided as follows: | ||
4. | Category 1A. A gas that meets either of the following: | |
1.1 | Ignitable at 14.7 psia (101 kPa) when in a mixture of thirteen percent (13%) or less by volume with air. | |
1.2 | A flammable range at 14.7 psia (101 kPa) with air of at least twelve percent (12%), regardless of the lower limit, unless data shows compliance with Category 1B. | |
5. | Category 1B. A gas that meets the flammability criteria for Category 1A, is not pyrophoric or chemically unstable, and meets one or more of the following: | |
2.1 | A lower flammability limit of more than six percent (6%) by volume of air. | |
2.2 | A fundamental burning velocity of less than 3.9 inches/second (99 mm/s). | |
The limits specified shall be determined at 14.7 psi (101 kPa) of pressure and a temperature of 68°F (20°C) in accordance with ASTM E681. | ||
Where not otherwise specified, the term "flammable gas" include both Category 1A and 1B. | ||
(CHAPTER 6 BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS) | ||
(SECTION 608 MECHANICAL REGRIGERATION) | ||
608.17 Electrical equipment. Where refrigerant of Groups A2, A3, B2 and B3, as defined in the International Mechanical Code, are used, refrigeration machinery rooms shall conform to the Class I, Division 2, hazardous location classification requirements of NFPA 70. | ||
Exception: Ammonia machinery rooms that are provided with ventilation in accordance with Section 1101.1.2, Exception 1 of the International Mechanical Code. | ||
608.18 Group A2L and B2L refrigerant. Machinery rooms for Group A2L and B2L refrigerant shall comply with Sections 1106.4.1 through 1106.4.3 of the International Mechanical Code. | ||
608.18.1 Elevated temperatures. Open flame-producing devices or continuously operating hot surfaces over 1,290°F (700°C) shall not be permanently installed in the room. | ||
608.18.2 Refrigerant detector. In addition to the requirements of Section 1105.3 of the International Mechanical Code, refrigerant detectors shall signal an alarm and activate the ventilation system in accordance with the response time specified in Table 608.18.2. | ||
TABLE 608.18.2 GROUP A2L AND B2L DETECTOR ACTIVATION | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
ACTIVATION LEVEL | MAXIMUM RESPONSE TIME (seconds) | ASHRAE 15 VENTILATION LEVEL | ALARM RESET | ALARM TYPE |
Less than or equal to the OEL in Table 1103.1 of the International Mechanical Code | 300 | 1 | Automatic | Trouble |
Less than or equal to the refrigerant concentration level in Table 1103.1 of the International Mechanical Code | 15 | 2 | Manual | Emergency |
608.18.3 Mechanical ventilation. The machinery room shall have a mechanical ventilation system complying with ASHRAE 15. |
(CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS) |
(SECTION 911 EXPLOSION CONTROL) |
TABLE 911.1 EXPLOSION CONTROL REQUIREMENTSf | |||
|---|---|---|---|
EXPLOSION CONTROL METHODS | |||
MATERIAL | CLASS | Barricade construction | Explosion (deflagration) venting or explosion (deflagration) prevention systems |
Hazard Category | |||
Combustible dustsa | — | Not required | Required |
Cryogenic fluids | Flammable | Not required | Required |
Explosives | Division 1.1 | Required | Not required |
Division 1.2 | Required | Not required | |
Division 1.3 | Not required | Required | |
Division 1.4 | Not required | Required | |
Division 1.5 | Required | Not required | |
Division 1.6 | Required | Not required | |
Flammable gas | Gaseous | Not required | Requiredh |
Liquefied | Not required | Requiredh | |
Flammable liquids | IAb | Not required | Required |
IBc | Not required | Required | |
Organic peroxides | Unclassified detonable | Required | Not permitted |
I | Required | Not permitted | |
Oxidizer liquids and solids | 4 | Required | Not permitted |
Pyrophoric | Gases | Not required | Required |
Unstable (reactive) | 4 | Required | Not permitted |
3 detonable | Required | Not permitted | |
3 nondetonable | Not required | Required | |
Water-reactive liquids and solids | 3 | Not required | Required |
2e | Not required | Required | |
Special Uses | |||
Acetylene generator rooms | — | Not required | Required |
Electrochemical energy storage systemsg | — | Not required | Required |
Energy storage systemsg | — | Not required | Required |
Grain processing | — | Not required | Required |
Liquefied petroleum gas distribution facilities | — | Not required | Required |
Where explosion hazards existd | Detonation | Required | Not permitted |
Deflagration | Not required | Required | |
1. | Combustible dusts where manufactured, generated or used in such a manner that the concentration and conditions create a fire or explosion hazard based on information prepared in accordance with Section 104.8.2. See definition of "Combustible dust" in Chapter 2. |
2. | Storage or use. |
3. | In open use or dispensing. |
4. | Rooms containing dispensing and use of hazardous materials where an explosive environment can occur because of the characteristics or nature of the hazardous materials or as a result of the dispensing or use process. |
5. | A method of explosion control shall be provided where Class 2 water-reactive materials can form potentially explosive mixtures. |
6. | Explosion venting is not required for Group H-5 Fabrication Areas complying with Chapter 27 and the International Building Code. |
7. | Where explosion control is required in Section 1207.6.3. |
8. | Not required for Category 1B Flammable Gases having a burning velocity not exceeding 3.9 in/s (10 cm/s). |
(CHAPTER 11 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS) |
(SECTION 1103 FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS) |
1103.5.3 Group I-2, Condition 2. In addition to the requirements of Section 1103.5.2, existing buildings of Group I-2, Condition 2 occupancy shall be equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. The automatic sprinkler system shall be installed as established by the local fire district and the State of Missouri. |
(CHAPTER 33 FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION) | |
(SECTION 3307 FLAMMABLE GASES) | |
3307.2.1 Pipe cleaning and purging. The cleaning and purging of flammable gas piping systems, including cleaning new or existing piping systems, purging piping systems into service and purging piping systems out of service, shall comply with NFPA 56. | |
Exceptions: | |
1. | Compressed gas piping systems other than fuel gas piping systems where in accordance with Chapter 53. |
2. | Piping systems regulated by the International Fuel Gas Code. |
3. | Liquefied petroleum gas systems in accordance with Chapter 61. |
4. | Cleaning and purging of refrigerant piping systems shall comply with the International Mechanical Code. |
(CHAPTER 50 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS — GENERAL PROVISIONS) |
(SECTION 5003 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS) |
TABLE 5003.1.1(1) MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE QUANTITY PER CONTROL AREA OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS POSING A PHYSICAL HAZARDa, j, m, n, p | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MATERIAL | CLASS | GROUP WHEN THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE QUANTITY IS EXCEEDED | STORAGEb | USE-CLOSED SYSTEMSb | USE-OPEN SYSTEMSb | |||||
Solid pounds (cubic feet) | Liquid gallons (pounds) | Gas (cubic feet at NTP) | Solid pounds (cubic feet) | Liquid gallons (pounds) | Gas (cubic feet at NTP) | Solid pounds (cubic feet) | Liquid gallons (pounds) | |||
Combustible dust | NA | H-2 | See Note q | NA | NA | See Note q | NA | NA | See Note q | NA |
Combustible fiberq | Loose | H-3 | (100) | NA | NA | (100) | NA | NA | (20) | NA |
Baledo | (1,000) | (1,000) | (200) | |||||||
Combustible liquidc, i | II | H-2 or H-3 | NA | 120d, e | NA | NA | 120d | NA | NA | 30d |
IIIA | H-2 or H-3 | 330d, e | 330d | 80d | ||||||
IIIB | NA | 13,200e, f | 13,200f | 3,300f | ||||||
Cryogenic flammable | NA | H-2 | NA | 45d | NA | NA | 45d | NA | NA | 10d |
Cryogenic inert | NA | NA | NA | NA | NL | NA | NA | NL | NA | NA |
Cryogenic oxidizing | NA | H-3 | NA | 45d | NA | NA | 45d | NA | NA | 10d |
Explosives | Division 1.1 | H-1 | 1e, g | (1)e, g | NA | 0.25g | (0.25)g | NA | (0.25)g | (0.25)g |
Division 1.2 | H-1 | 1e, g | (1)e, g | 0.25g | (0.25)g | 0.25g | (0.25)g | |||
Division 1.3 | H-1 or H-2 | 5e, g | (5)e, g | 1g | (1)g | 1g | (1)g | |||
Division 1.4 | H-3 | 50e, g | (50)e, g | 50g | (50)g | NA | NA | |||
Division 1.4G | H-3 | 125e, l | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | |||
Division 1.5 | H-1 | 1e, g | (1)e, g | 0.25g | (0.25)g | 0.25g | (0.25)g | |||
Division 1.6 | H-1 | 1e, g | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | |||
Flammable gas | Gaseous | H-2 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | ||
1A and 1B (High BV)r | 1,000d, e | NA | 1,000d, e | |||||||
1B (Low BV)r | 162,000d, e | 162,000d, e | ||||||||
Liquefied | NA | NA | ||||||||
1A and 1B (High BV)r | (150)d, e | (150)d, e | ||||||||
1B (Low BV)r | (10,000)d, e | (10,000)d, e | ||||||||
Flammable liquidc | IA | H-2 or H-3 | NA | 30d, e | NA | NA | 30d | NA | NA | 10d |
IB and IC | 120d, e | 120d | 30d | |||||||
Flammable liquid, combination (IA, IB, IC) | NA | H-2 or H-3 | NA | 120d, e, h | NA | NA | 120d, h | NA | NA | 30d, h |
Flammable solid | NA | H-3 | 125d, e | NA | NA | 125d | NA | NA | 25d | NA |
Inert gas | Gaseous | NA | NA | NA | NL | NA | NA | NL | NA | NA |
Liquefied | NA | NA | NA | NL | NA | NA | NL | NA | NA | |
Organic peroxide | UD | H-1 | 1e, g | (1)e, g | NA | 0.25g | (0.25)g | NA | 0.25g | (0.25)g |
I | H-2 | 5d, e | (5)d, e | 1d | (1)d | 1d | (1)d | |||
II | H-3 | 50d, e | (50)d, e | 50d | (50)d | 10d | (10)d | |||
III | H-3 | 125d, e | (125)d, e | 125d | (125)d | 25d | (25)d | |||
IV | NA | NL | NL | NL | NL | NL | ||||
V | NA | NL | NL | NL | NL | NL | NL | |||
Oxidizer | 4 | H-1 | 1g | (1)e, g | NA | 0.25g | (0.25)g | NA | 0.25g | (0.25)g |
3k | H-2 or H-3 | 10d, e | (10)d, e | 2d | (2)d | 2d | (2)d | |||
2 | H-3 | 250d, e | (250)d, e | 250d | (250)d | 50d | (50)d | |||
1 | NA | 4,000e, f | (4,000)e, f | 4,000f | (4,000)f | 1,000f | (1,000)f | |||
Oxidizing gas | Gaseous | H-3 | NA | NA | 1,500d, e | NA | NA | 1,500d, e | NA | NA |
Liquefied | (150)d, e | NA | (150)d, e | NA | ||||||
Pyrophoric | NA | H-2 | 4e, g | (4)e, g | 50e, g | 1g | (1)g | 10e, g | 0 | 0 |
Unstable (reactive) | 4 | H-1 | 1e, g | (1)e, g | 10e, g | 0.25g | (0.25)g | 2e, g | 0.25g | (0.25)g |
3 | H-1 or H-2 | 5d, e | (5)d, e | 50d, e | 1d | (1)d | 10d, e | 1d | (1)d | |
2 | H-3 | 50d, e | (50)d, e | 750d, e | 50d | (50)d | 750d, e | 10d | (10)d | |
1 | NA | NL | NL | NL | NL | NL | NL | NL | NL | |
Water reactive | 3 | H-2 | 5d, e | (5)d, e | NA | 5d | (5)d | NA | 1d | (1)d |
2 | H-3 | 50d, e | (50)d, e | 50d | (50)d | 10d | (10)d | |||
1 | NA | NL | NL | NL | NL | NL | NL | |||
For SI: 1 cubic foot = 0.028 m3, 1 pound = 0.454 k, 1 gallon = 3.785 L. | ||
NL = Not Limited; NA = Not Applicable; UD = Unclassified Detonable. | ||
a. | For use of control areas, see Section 414.2. | |
b. | The aggregate quantity in use and storage shall not exceed the quantity specified for storage. | |
c. | The quantities of alcoholic beverages in retail and wholesale sales occupancies shall not be limited provided the liquids are packaged in individual containers not exceeding 1.3 gallons. In retail and wholesale sales occupancies, the quantities of medicines, foodstuffs or consumer products, and cosmetics containing not more than fifty percent (50%) by volume of water-miscible liquids with the remainder of the solutions not being flammable, shall not be limited, provided that such materials are packaged in individual containers not exceeding 1.3 gallons. | |
d. | Maximum allowable quantities shall be increased one hundred percent (100%) in buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. Where Note e also applies, the increase for both notes shall be applied accumulatively. | |
e. | Maximum allowable quantities shall be increased one hundred percent (100%) when stored in approved storage cabinets, day boxes, gas cabinets, gas rooms or exhausted enclosures or in listed safety cans in accordance with Section 5003.9.10 of the International Fire Code. Where Note d also applies, the increase for both notes shall be applied accumulatively. | |
f. | Quantities shall not be limited in a building equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. | |
g. | Allowed only in buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. | |
h. | Containing not more than the maximum allowable quantity per control area of Class IA, IB or IC flammable liquids. | |
i. | The maximum allowable quantity shall not apply to fuel oil storage complying with Section 605.4.2 of the International Fire Code. | |
j. | Quantities in parentheses indicate quantity units in parentheses at the head of each column. | |
k. | A maximum quantity of two hundred twenty (220) pounds of solid or twenty-two (22) gallons of liquid Class 3 oxidizers is allowed when such materials are necessary for maintenance purposes, operation or sanitation of equipment when the storage containers and the manner of storage are approved. | |
l. | Net weight of the pyrotechnic composition of the fireworks. Where the net weight of the pyrotechnic composition of the fireworks is not known, twenty-five percent (25%) of the gross weight of the fireworks, including packaging, shall be used. | |
m. | For gallons of liquids, divide the amount in pounds by ten (10) in accordance with Section 5003.1.2 of the International Fire Code. | |
n. | For storage and display quantities in Group M and storage quantities in Group S occupancies complying with Section 414.2.5, see Tables 414.2.5(1) and 414.2.5(2). | |
o. | Densely packed baled cotton that complies with the packing requirements of ISO 8115 shall not be included in this material class. | |
p. | The following shall not be included in determining the maximum allowable quantities: | |
1. | 1. | Liquid or gaseous fuel in fuel tanks on vehicles. |
2. | Liquid or gaseous fuel in fuel tanks on motorized equipment operated in accordance with the International Fire Code. | |
3. | Gaseous fuels in piping systems and fixed appliances regulated by the International Fuel Gas Code. | |
4. | Liquid fuels in piping systems and fixed appliances regulated by the International Mechanical Code. | |
5. | Alcohol-based hand rubs classified as Class I or II liquids in dispensers that are installed in accordance with Sections 5705.5 and 5705.5.1 of the International Fire Code. The location of the alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR) dispensers shall be provided in the construction documents. | |
q. | Where manufactured, generated or used in such a manner that the concentration and conditions create a fire or explosion hazard based on information prepared in accordance with Section 414.1.3. | |
r. | "High BV" Category 1B flammable gas has a burning velocity greater than 3.9 inches per second (10 cm/s). "Low BV" Category 1B flammable gas has a burning velocity of 3.9 inches per second (10 cm/s) or less. | |
Table 5003.1.1(3) | |||||||||
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Maximum Allowable Quantity Per Control Area Of Hazardous Materials Posing A Physical Hazard In An Outdoor Control Areaa, b, c, d | |||||||||
MATERIAL | CLASS | STORAGEb | USE-CLOSED SYSTEMSb | USE-OPEN SYSTEMSb | |||||
Solid pounds (cubic feet) | Liquid gallons (pounds)d | Gas cubic feet at NTP | Solid pounds (cubic feet) | Liquid gallons (pounds)d | Gas cubic feet at NTP | Solid pounds (cubic feet) | Liquid gallons (pounds)d | ||
Flammable gas | Gaseous | ||||||||
1A and 1B (High BV)e | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | 3,000 | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | 1,500 | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | |
1B (Low BV)e | 195,000 | 97,500 | |||||||
Liquefied | |||||||||
1A and 1B (High BV)e | Not Applicable | (300) | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | (150) | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | |
1B (Low BV)e | 20,000 | 10,000 | |||||||
Flammable solid | Not Applicable | 500 | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | 250 | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | 50 | Not Applicable |
Inert Gas | Gaseous | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Limited | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Limited | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
Liquefied | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Limited | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Limited | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | |
Cryogenic inert | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Limited | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Limited | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
Organic peroxide | Unclassified Detonable | 1 | (1) | Not Applicable | 0.25 | (0.25) | Not Applicable | 0.25 | (0.25) |
Organic peroxide | I | 20 | (20) | Not Applicable | 10 | (10) | Not Applicable | 2 | (2) |
II | 200 | (200) | 100 | (100) | 20 | (20) | |||
III | 500 | (500) | 250 | (250) | 50 | (50) | |||
IV | Not Limited | Not Limited | Not Limited | Not Limited | Not Limited | Not Limited | |||
V | Not Limited | Not Limited | Not Limited | Not Limited | Not Limited | Not Limited | |||
Oxidizer | 4 | 2 | (2) | Not Applicable | 1 | (1) | Not Applicable | 0.25 | (0.25) |
3 | 40 | (40) | 20 | (20) | 4 | (4) | |||
2 | 1,000 | (1,000) | 500 | (500) | 100 | (100) | |||
1 | Not Limited | Not Limited | Not Limited | Not Limited | Not Limited | Not Limited | |||
Oxidizing gas | Gaseous Liquefied | Not Applicable | Not Applicable (600) | 6,000 Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable (300) | 1,500 Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
Pyrophoric materials | Not Applicable | 8 | (8) | 100 | 4 | (4) | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Unstable (reactive) | 4 | 2 | (2) | 20 | 1 | (1) | 2 | 0.25 | (0.25) |
3 | 20 | (20) | 200 | 10 | (10) | 10 | 1 | (1) | |
2 | 200 | (200) | 1,000 | 100 | (100) | 250 | 10 | (10) | |
1 | Not Limited | Not Limited | 1,500 | Not Limited | Not Limited | Not Limited | Not Limited | Not Limited | |
Water reactive | 3 | 20 | (20) | Not Applicable | 10 | (10) | Not Applicable | 1 | (1) |
2 | 200 | (200) | 100 | (100) | 10 | (10) | |||
1 | Not Limited | Not Limited | Not Limited | Not Limited | Not Limited | Not Limited | |||
For SI: 1 pound = 0.454 kg, 1 gallon = 3.785 L, 1 cubic foot = 0.02832m3. | |
a. | For gallons of liquids, divide the amount in pounds by 10 in accordance with Section 5003.1.2. |
b. | The aggregate quantities in storage and use shall not exceed the quantity listed for storage. |
c. | The aggregate quantity of nonflammable solid and nonflammable or noncombustible liquid 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 maximum allowable quantity per control area where such storage is in accordance with Section 5003.11. |
d. | Quantities in parentheses indicate quantity units in parentheses at the head of each column. |
e. | "High BV" Category 1B flammable gas has a burning velocity greater than 3.9 inches per second (10 cm/s). "Low BV" Category 1B flammable gas has a burning velocity of 3.9 inches per second (10 cm/s) or less. |
5003.8.3.5 Hazardous materials in Group M display and storage areas and in Group S storage areas. Hazardous materials located in Group M and Group S occupancies shall be in accordance with Sections 5003.8.3.5.1 through 5003.8.3.5.4. |
5003.8.3.5.4 Flammable gas. The aggregate quantity of Category 1B flammable gas having a burning velocity of 3.9 in/s (10 cm/s) or less stored and displayed within a single control area of a Group M occupancy, in an outdoor control area or stored in a single control area of a Group S occupancy is allowed to exceed the maximum allowable quantities per control area specified in Table 5003.1.1(1) without classifying the building or use as a Group H occupancy, provided that the materials are stored and displayed in accordance with Section 5003.11.2. |
5003.11 Maximum allowable quantity for Group M storage and display and Group S storage. The aggregate quantity of hazardous materials stored and displayed within a single control area of a Group M occupancy, or an outdoor control area, or stored in a single control area of a Group S occupancy, is allowed to exceed the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Section 5003.1 where in accordance with Sections 5003.11.1 and 5003.11.2. |
5003.11.1 Nonflammable solid and nonflammable or noncombustible liquid hazardous materials. The aggregate amount of nonflammable solid and nonflammable or noncombustible liquid hazardous materials stored and displayed within a single control area of a Group M occupancy, or an outdoor control area, or stored in a single control area of a Group S occupancy shall not exceed the amounts set forth in Table 5003.11.1. |
5003.11.1.1 Storage and display. Storage and display shall be in accordance with Sections 5003.11.1.1.1 through 5003.11.1.1.11. |
5003.11.1.1.1 Density. Storage and display of solids shall not exceed 200 pounds per square foot (976 kg/m2) of floor area actually occupied by solid merchandise. Storage and display of liquids shall not exceed 20 gallons per square foot (0.50 L/m2) of floor area actually occupied by liquid merchandise. |
5003.11.1.1.2 Storage and display height. Display height shall not exceed 6 feet (1829 mm) above the finished floor in display areas of Group M occupancies. Storage height shall not exceed 8 feet (2438 mm) above the finished floor in storage areas of Group M and Group S occupancies. |
5003.11.1.1.3 Container location. Individual containers less than 5 gallons (19 L) or less than 25 pounds (11 kg) shall be stored or displayed on pallets, racks or shelves. |
5003.11.1.1.4 Racks and shelves. Racks and shelves used for storage or display shall be in accordance with Section 5003.9.9. |
5003.11.1.1.5 Container type. Containers shall be approved for the intended use and identified as to their content. |
5003.11.1.1.6 Container size. Individual containers shall not exceed 100 pounds (45 kg) for solids or 10 gallons (38 L) for liquids in storage and display areas. |
5003.11.1.1.7 Incompatible materials. Incompatible materials shall be separated in accordance with Section 5003.9.8. |
5003.11.1.1.8 Floors. Floors shall be in accordance with Section 5004.12. |
5003.11.1.1.9 Aisles. Aisles 4 feet (1,219 mm) in width shall be maintained on three sides of the storage or display area. |
5003.11.1.1.10 Signs. Hazard identification signs shall be provided in accordance with Section 5003.5. |
5003.11.1.1.11 Storage plan. A storage plan illustrating the intended storage arrangement, including the location and dimensions of aisles, and storage racks shall be provided. |
5003.11.2 Category 1B flammable gas with low burning velocity. The aggregate quantity of Category 1B flammable gas having a burning velocity of 3.9 in/s (10 cm/s) or less stored and displayed within a single control area of a Group M occupancy, in an outdoor control area or stored in a single control area of a Group S occupancy shall not exceed the amounts set forth in Table 5003.11.2. |
TABLE 5003.11.2 MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE QUANTITY OF LOW BURNING VELOCITY CATEGORY 1B FLAMMABLE GAS IN GROUP M AND S OCCUPANCIES PER CONTROL AREAa | ||
|---|---|---|
CATEGORY 1B (Low BV)d | SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NOTE B | NONSPRINKLERED |
Gaseous | 39,000 ft3 | 195,000 ft3 |
Liquified | 40,000 lbc | 20,000 lb |
For SI: 1 pound = 0.454 kg, 1 cubic foot = 0.028 m3. | |
a. | Control areas shall be separated from each other by not less than a 1-hour fire barrier. |
b. | The building shall be equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system with a minimum sprinkler design density of Ordinary Hazard Group 2 in the area where flammable gases are stored or displayed. |
c. | Where storage areas exceed 50,000 square feet in area, the maximum allowable quantities area is allowed to be increased by two percent (2%) for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of area in excess of fifty thousand (50,000) square feet, up to not more than one hundred percent (100%) of the table amounts. Separation of control areas is not required. The aggregate amount shall not exceed eighty thousand (80,000) pounds. |
d. | "Low BV" Category 1B flammable gas has a burning velocity of 3.9 in/s (10 cm/s) or less. |
(CHAPTER 57 FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS) |
(SECTION 5704 STORAGE) |
5704.2.9.6.1 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited. Storage of Class I and II liquids in above-ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited as defined by the applicable ordinance of the fire district having competent jurisdiction. |
(SECTION 5706 SPECIAL OPERATIONS) |
5706.2.4.4 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited. The storage of Class I and II liquids in above-ground tanks is prohibited as defined by the applicable ordinance of the fire district having competent jurisdiction. |
(CHAPTER 58 FLAMMABLE GASES AND FLAMMABLE CRYOGENIC FLUIDS) |
(SECTION 5806 FLAMMABLE CRYOGENIC FLUIDS) |
5806.2 Limitations. Storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers outside of buildings is prohibited as defined by the applicable ordinance of the fire district having competent jurisdiction. |
(CHAPTER 61 LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GASES) |
(SECTION 6104 LOCATION OF LP-GAS CONTAINERS) |
6104.2 Maximum capacity within established limits. As defined by the applicable ordinance of the fire district having competent jurisdiction restricting the storage of liquefied petroleum gas for the protection of heavily populated or congested areas, the aggregate capacity of any one (1) installation shall not exceed a water capacity of two thousand (2,000) gallons (7,570 L). |