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The aggregate floor area of Group H occupancies located in an unlimited area building shall not exceed 10 percent of the area of the building or the area limitations for the Group H occupancies as specified in Section 506 based on the perimeter of each Group H floor area that fronts on a public way or open space.
507.8.1.1 Located Within the Building
The aggregate floor area of Group H occupancies not located at the perimeter of the building shall not exceed 25 percent of the area limitations for the Group H occupancies as specified in Section 506.
507.8.1.1.1 Rooms for Flammable or Combustible Liquid Use, Dispensing or Mixing in Open Systems
Rooms for flammable or combustible liquid use, dispensing or mixing in open systems having a floor area of not more than 500 square feet (46.5 m2) need not be located on the outer perimeter of the building where they are in accordance with the International Fire Code and NFPA 30.
507.8.1.1.2 Liquid Storage Rooms and Rooms for Flammable or Combustible Liquid Use in Closed Systems
Liquid storage rooms and rooms for flammable or combustible liquid use in closed systems having a floor area of not more than 1,000 square feet (93 m2) need not be located on the outer perimeter where they are in accordance with the International Fire Code and NFPA 30.
507.8.1.1.3 Spray Paint Booths
Spray paint booths that comply with the International Fire Code need not be located on the outer perimeter.
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