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5106.2 Retail Aerosol Product Displays Not Exceeding 8 Feet High

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Aerosol product displays for retail sale not exceeding 8 feet (2438 mm) in height shall comply with the requirements of FC 5106.2.1 through 5106.2.4.
5106.2.1 Maximum Quantity
Only aerosol products being used for display purposes shall be stored for sale in retail display areas and the total quantity of such aerosol products shall not exceed the amounts set forth in FC Table 5106.2.1.
FC TABLE 5106.2.1
MAXIMUM QUANTITIES OF LEVEL 2 AND 3 AEROSOL PRODUCTS IN RETAIL DISPLAY AREAS
MAXIMUM NET WEIGHT PER FLOOR (pounds)b
FLOOR
Unprotecteda
Protected in accordance with FC5106.2a, c
Protected in accordance with FC5106.3c
Basement, cellar or other area below grade
Not allowed
500
500
Ground
2,500
10,000
10,000
Upper
500
2,000
Not allowed
For SI: 1 pound = 0.454 kg, 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2.
  1. The total quantity shall not exceed 1,000 pounds net weight in any one 100-square-foot retail display area.
  2. Per 25,000-square-foot retail display area.
  3. Minimum Ordinary Hazard Group 2 wet-pipe sprinkler system throughout the retail sales occupancy.
5106.2.2 Display of Containers
Aerosol containers shall not be stacked more than 6 feet (1829 mm) high from the base of the aerosol array to the top of the aerosol array unless the containers are placed on fixed shelving or otherwise secured in an approved manner. When storage or retail display is on shelves, the height of such storage or retail display to the top of aerosol containers shall not exceed 8 feet (2438 mm) from the floor.
Exception: Storage or display protected in accordance with FC5106.3.
5106.2.3 Combustible Cartons
Aerosol products located in retail display areas shall be removed from combustible cartons.
Exceptions:
  1. Display areas that use a portion of combustible cartons, which consist of only the bottom panel and not more than 2 inches (51 mm) of side panel are allowed.
  2. When the display area is protected in accordance with Tables 6.3.2.7(a) through 6.3.2.7(l) of NFPA 30B, storage of aerosol products in combustible cartons is allowed.
5106.2.4 Retail Display Sprinkler System
When a sprinkler system is required for the protected retail display of aerosol products, the wet-pipe sprinkler system shall be in accordance with this code, and the construction codes, including the Building Code. The minimum system design shall be for an Ordinary Hazard Group 2 occupancy. The system shall be provided throughout the retail display area.
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