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Section 315 Miscellaneous Combustible Materials Storage

Fire Code 2009 of Massachusetts > 3 General Requirements > 315 Miscellaneous Combustible Materials Storage
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315.1 General

Storage, use and handling of miscellaneous combustible materials shall be in accordance with this section. A permit shall be obtained in accordance with Section 105.6.

315.2 Storage in Buildings

Storage of combustible materials in buildings shall be orderly. Storage shall be separated from heaters or heating devices by distance or shielding so that ignition cannot occur.

315.2.1 Ceiling Clearance

Storage shall be maintained 2 feet (610 mm) or more below the ceiling in nonsprinklered areas of buildings or a minimum of 18 inches (457 mm) below sprinkler head deflectors in sprinklered areas of buildings.

315.2.2 Means of Egress

Combustible materials shall not be stored in exits or exit enclosures.

315.2.3 Equipment Rooms

Combustible material shall not be stored in boiler rooms, mechanical rooms or electrical equipment rooms.

315.2.4 Attic, Under-Floor and Concealed Spaces

Attic, under-floor and concealed spaces used for storage of combustible materials shall be protected on the storage side as required for 1-hour fire-resistance-rated construction. Openings shall be protected by assemblies that are self-closing and are of noncombustible construction or solid wood core not less than 13/4 inches (44.5 mm) in thickness. Storage shall not be placed on exposed joists.

Exceptions:
  1. Areas protected by approved automatic sprinkler systems.
  2. Group R-3 and Group U occupancies.

315.3 Outside Storage

Outside storage of combustible materials shall not be located within 10 feet (3048 mm) of a property line.

Exceptions:
  1. The separation distance is allowed to be reduced to 3 feet (914 mm) for storage not exceeding 6 feet (1829 mm) in height.
  2. The separation distance is allowed to be reduced when the fire code official determines that no hazard to the adjoining property exists.

315.3.1 Storage Beneath Overhead Projections From Buildings

Where buildings are protected by automatic sprinklers, the outdoor storage, display and handling of combustible materials under eaves, canopies or other projections or overhangs is prohibited except where automatic sprinklers are installed under such eaves, canopies or other projections or overhangs.

315.3.2 Height

Storage in the open shall not exceed 20 feet (6096 mm) in height.

315.4 Storage Underneath High-Voltage Transmission Lines

Storage located underneath high-voltage transmission lines shall be in accordance with Section 316.5.2.

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Section 315 General Requirements, Miscellaneous Combustible Materials Storage
Storage, use and handling of miscellaneous combustible materials shall be in accordance with this section. A permit shall be obtained in accordance ...
Fire Code 2009 of Massachusetts > 3 General Requirements > 315 Miscellaneous Combustible Materials Storage
315.2.3 General Requirements, Equipment Rooms
Combustible material shall not be stored in boiler rooms, mechanical rooms or electrical equipment rooms ...
Fire Code 2009 of Massachusetts > 3 General Requirements > 315 Miscellaneous Combustible Materials Storage > 315.2 Storage in Buildings > 315.2.3 Equipment Rooms
315.2.1 General Requirements, Ceiling Clearance
Storage shall be maintained 2 feet (610 mm) or more below the ceiling in nonsprinklered areas of buildings or a minimum of 18 inches (457 mm) below ...
Fire Code 2009 of Massachusetts > 3 General Requirements > 315 Miscellaneous Combustible Materials Storage > 315.2 Storage in Buildings > 315.2.1 Ceiling Clearance
315.2.4 General Requirements, Attic, Under-Floor and Concealed Spaces
Attic, under-floor and concealed spaces used for storage of combustible materials shall be protected on the storage side as required for 1-hour fire ...
Fire Code 2009 of Massachusetts > 3 General Requirements > 315 Miscellaneous Combustible Materials Storage > 315.2 Storage in Buildings > 315.2.4 Attic, Under-Floor and Concealed Spaces
315.3.1 General Requirements, Storage Beneath Overhead Projections From Buildings
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Fire Code 2009 of Massachusetts > 3 General Requirements > 315 Miscellaneous Combustible Materials Storage > 315.3 Outside Storage > 315.3.1 Storage Beneath Overhead Projections From Buildings
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