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38.3.2 Protection From Hazards
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Hazardous areas including, but not limited to, areas used for general storage, boiler or furnace rooms, and maintenance shops that include woodworking and painting areas shall be protected in accordance with Section 8.7.
High hazard contents areas, as classified in Section 6.2, shall meet all of the following criteria:
- The area shall be separated from other parts of the building by fire barriers having a minimum 1-hour fire resistance rating, with all openings therein protected by self-closing fire door assemblies having a minimum 3/4-hour fire protection rating.
- The area shall be protected by an automatic extinguishing system in accordance with 9.7.1.1(1) or 9.7.1.2.
Where hazardous materials are stored or handled, the provisions of 8.7.3.1 shall apply.
Medical gas storage areas and the operation, management, and maintenance of medical gases shall be in accordance with NFPA 99.
Commercial cooking operations shall be protected in accordance with 9.2.3, unless the cooking equipment is one of the following types:
- Outdoor equipment
- Equipment used only for food warming
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