// CODE SNIPPET
Section 2809 Exterior Storage Offinished Lumber Products
Go To Full Code Chapter
2809.1 General
Exterior storage of finished lumber products shall comply with Sections 2809.1 through 2809.5.
2809.2 Size of Piles
Exterior lumber storage shall be arranged to form stable piles with a maximum height of 20 feet (6096 mm). Piles shall not exceed 150,000 cubic feet (4248 m3) in volume.
2809.3 Fire Apparatus Access Roads
Fire apparatus access roads in accordance with Section 503 shall be located so that a maximum grid system unit of 50 feet by 150 feet (15 240 mm by 45 720 mm) is established.
2809.4 Security
Permanent lumber storage areas shall be surrounded with an approved fence. Fences shall be a minimum of 6 feet (1829 mm) in height.
Exception: Lumber piles inside of buildings and production mills for lumber, plywood and veneer.
2809.5 Fire Protection
An approved hydrant and hose system or portable fire-extinguishing equipment suitable for the fire hazard involved shall be provided for open storage yards. Hydrant and hose systems shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 24. Portable fire extinguishers complying with Section 906 shall be located so that the travel distance to the nearest unit does not exceed 75 feet (22 860 mm).
Related Code Sections
Section 2809 Lumber Yards and Woodworking Facilities, Exterior Storage Offinished Lumber Products
Exterior storage of finished lumber products shall comply with Sections 2809.1 through 2809.5 ...
2809.1 Lumber Yards and Agro-Industrial, Solid Biomass and Woodworking Facilities, General
Exterior storage of finished lumber and solid biofuel products shall comply with Sections 2809.1 through 2809.5 ...
2809.1 Lumber Yards and Agro-Industrial, Solid Biomass and Woodworking Facilities, General
Exterior storage of finished lumber and solid biofuel products shall comply with Sections 2809.2 through 2809.5 ...
Section 2809 Lumber Yards and Agro-Industrial, Solid Biomass and Woodworking Facilities, Exterior Storage of Finished Lumber and Solid Biofuel Products
Exterior storage of finished lumber and solid biofuel products shall comply with Sections 2809.1 through 2809.5 ...
Section 2809 Lumber Yards and Agro-Industrial, Solid Biomass and Woodworking Facilities, Exterior Storage of Finished Lumber and Solid Biofuel Products
Exterior storage of finished lumber and solid biofuel products shall comply with Sections 2809.2 through 2809.5 ...