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(a) Suitable fire control devices, such as small hose or portable fire extinguishers, shall be available at locations where flammable or combustible liquids are stored.
(1) At least one portable fire extinguisher having a rating of not less than 10-B units shall be located outside of, but not more than 10 feet from, the door opening into any room used for storage.
(2) At least one portable fire extinguisher having a rating of not less than 10-B units shall be located not less than 10 feet, nor more than 25 feet, from any Class I or Class II liquid storage area located outside of a storage room but inside a building.
(b) When sprinklers are provided, they shall be installed in an approved manner. The Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, NFPA No. 13-1974, provides information on the installation of sprinkler systems.
(c) Open flames and smoking shall not be permitted in flammable or combustible liquid storage areas.
(d) Materials which will react with water shall not be stored in the same room with flammable or combustible liquids. (Title 24, T8-5543)
HISTORY
1. Amendment filed 7-16-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 29).
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