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(a) If storage building is located 50 feet or less from a building or line of adjoining property that may be built upon, the exposing wall shall have a fire-resistance rating of at least two hours with any openings protected by approved fire doors.
(b) The total quantity of liquids within a building shall not be restricted, but the arrangement of storage shall comply with Tables FL-4 or FL-5.
(c) Containers in piles shall be separated by pallets or dunnage where necessary to provide stability and to prevent excessive stress on container walls.
(d) Portable tanks stored over one tier high shall be designed to nest securely, without dunnage, and adequate materials handling equipment shall be available to handle tanks safely at the upper tier level.
(e) No pile shall be closer than three feet to the nearest beam, chord, girder or other obstructions, and shall be three feet below sprinkler deflectors or discharge orifices of water spray, or other overhead fire protection systems.
(f) Aisles at least three feet wide shall be provided where necessary for reasons of access to doors, windows or standpipe connections. (Title 24, T8-5541)
Table FL-4
Indoor Container Storage
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Protected Storage* Unprotected Storage
Maximum Per Pile Maximum Per Pile
Class Storage
Liquid Level Gals. Gals.
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IA Ground 2,750 660
& Upper (50) (12)
Floors
Basement Not permitted Not permitted
IB Ground 5,500 1,375
& Upper (100) (25)
Floors
Basement Not Permitted Not Permitted
IC Ground 16,500 4,125
& Upper (300) (75)
Floors
Basement Not permitted Not permitted
II Ground 16,500 4,125
& Upper (300) (75)
Floors
Basement 5,500 Not permitted
(100)
III Ground 55,000 13,750
& Upper (1,000) (250)
Floors
Basement 8,250 Not permitted
(150)
* A sprinkler or equivalent fire protection system installed in accordance with the applicable NFPA Standard.
(Numbers in parentheses indicate corresponding number of 55-gallon drums.)
NOTE: 1: When two or more classes of materials are stored in a single pile, the maximum gallonage permitted in that pile shall be the smallest of the two or more separate maximum gallonages.
NOTE: 2: Aisles shall be provided so that no container is more than 12 feet from an aisle. Main aisles shall be at least eight Feet wide and side aisles at least four feet wide.
NOTE: 3: Each pile shall be separated from each other pile by at least four feet. When stored on suitably protected racks or when the storage is suitably protected, containers may be piled up to the height limits in Section 5541(e).
Table FL-5
Indoor Portable Tank Storage
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Protected Storage* Unprotected Storage
Maximum Per Pile Maximum Per Pile
Class Storage
Liquid Level Gals. Gals.
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IA Ground Not permitted Not Permitted
& Upper
Floors
Basement Not permitted Not permitted
IB Ground 20,000 2,000
& Upper
Floors
Basement Not Permitted Not Permitted
IC Ground 40,000 5,500
& Upper
Floors
Basement Not permitted Not permitted
II Ground 40,000 5,500
& Upper
Floors
Basement 20,000 Not permitted
III Ground 60,000 22,000
& Upper
Floors
Basement 20,000 Not permitted
* A sprinkler or equivalent fire protection system installed in accordance with the applicable NFPA Standard.
NOTE: 1: When two or more classes of materials are stored in a single pile, the maximum gallonage permitted in that pile shall be the smallest of the two or more separate maximum gallonages.
NOTE: 2: Aisles shall be provided so that no portable tank is more than 12 feet from an aisle. Main aisles shall be at least eight feet wide and side aisles at least four feet wide.
NOTE: 3: Each pile shall be separated from each other pile by at least four feet. When stored on suitably protected racks or when the storage is suitably protected, portable tanks may be piled up to the height limits in Section 5541(e).
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.
HISTORY
1. Amendment filed 7-16-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 29).
2. Amendment of Tables FL-4 and FL-5 filed 9-18-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 38).
3. Amendment of Tables FL-4 and FL-5 filed 4-9-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 15).
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