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5003.11 Group M Storage and Display and Group S Storage

Fire Code 2018 of Kansas > 50 Hazardous Materials—General Provisions > 5003 General Requirements > 5003.11 Group M Storage and Display and Group S Storage
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The aggregate quantity 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, is allowed to exceed the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Section 5003.1 where in accordance with Sections 5003.11.1 through 5003.11.3.11.

5003.11.1 Maximum Allowable Quantity Per Control Area in Group M or S Occupancies

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 stored in a single control area of a Group S occupancy shall not exceed the amounts set forth in Table 5003.11.1.

TABLE 5003.11.1

MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE QUANTITY PER INDOOR AND OUTDOOR CONTROL AREA IN GROUP M AND S OCCUPANCIES—NONFLAMMABLE SOLIDS, NONFLAMMABLE AND NONCOMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDSd, e, f

CONDITIONMAXIMUM ALLOWABLE QUANTITY PER CONTROL AREA
MaterialaClassSolids (pounds)Liquids (gallons)
A. HEALTH-HAZARD MATERIALS—NONFLAMMABLE AND NONCOMBUSTIBLE SOLIDS AND LIQUIDS
1. Corrosivesb, cNot Applicable9,750975
2. Highly ToxicsNot Applicable20b, c2b, c
3. Toxicsb, cNot Applicable1,000100
B. PHYSICAL-HAZARD MATERIALS—NONFLAMMABLE AND NONCOMBUSTIBLE SOLIDS AND LIQUIDS
1. Oxidizersb, c4Not AllowedNot Allowed
31,350g135
22,250h225
118,000i, j1,800i, j
2. Unstable (Reactives)b, c4Not AllowedNot Allowed
355055
21,150115
1Not LimitedNot Limited
3. Water Reactives3b, c55055
2b, c1,150115
1Not LimitedNot Limited

For SI: 1 pound = 0.454 kg, 1 gallon = 3.785 L, 1 cubic foot = 0.02832 m3.

  1. Hazard categories are as specified in Section 5001.2.2.
  2. Maximum allowable quantities shall be increased 100 percent in buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. Where Note c applies, the increase for both notes shall be applied accumulatively.
  3. Maximum allowable quantities shall be increased 100 percent where stored in approved storage cabinets in accordance with Section 5003.8. Where Note b applies, the increase for both notes shall be applied accumulatively.
  4. See Table 5003.8.3.2 for design and number of control areas.
  5. Maximum allowable quantities for other hazardous material categories shall be in accordance with Section 5003.1.
  6. Maximum allowable quantities shall be increased 100 percent in outdoor control areas.
  7. Maximum allowable quantities shall be increased to 2,250 pounds where individual packages are in the original sealed containers from the manufacturer or packager and do not exceed 10 pounds each.
  8. Maximum allowable quantities shall be increased to 4,500 pounds where individual packages are in the original sealed containers from the manufacturer or packager and do not exceed 10 pounds each.
  9. Quantities are unlimited where protected by an automatic sprinkler system.
  10. Quantities are unlimited in an outdoor control area.

5003.11.2 Maximum Allowable Quantity Per Outdoor Control Area in Group M or S Occupancies

The aggregate amount of nonflammable solid and nonflammable or noncombustible liquid hazardous materials stored and displayed within a single outdoor control area of a Group M occupancy shall not exceed the amounts set forth in Table 5003.11.1.

5003.11.3 Storage and Display

Storage and display shall be in accordance with Sections 5003.11.3.1 through 5003.11.3.11.

5003.11.3.1 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.

5003.11.3.2 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.

5003.11.3.3 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.

5003.11.3.4 Racks and Shelves

Racks and shelves used for storage or display shall be in accordance with Section 5003.9.9.

5003.11.3.5 Container Type

Containers shall be approved for the intended use and identified as to their content.

5003.11.3.6 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.

5003.11.3.7 Incompatible Materials

Incompatible materials shall be separated in accordance with Section 5003.9.8.

5003.11.3.8 Floors

Floors shall be in accordance with Section 5004.12.

5003.11.3.9 Aisles

Aisles 4 feet (1219 mm) in width shall be maintained on three sides of the storage or display area.

5003.11.3.10 Signs

Hazard identification signs shall be provided in accordance with Section 5003.5.

5003.11.3.11 Storage Plan

A storage plan illustrating the intended storage arrangement, including the location and dimensions of aisles, and storage racks shall be provided.

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