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3404.3.6 Wholesale and Retail Sales

NYC Fire Code 2014 > 34 Flammable and Combustible Liquids > 3404 Storage > 3404.3 Container Storage > 3404.3.6 Wholesale and Retail Sales
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Flammable and combustible liquids in Group M occupancy wholesale and retail sales shall be in accordance with FC 3404.3.6.1 through 3404.3.6.5, or NFPA 30.

3404.3.6.1 Container Type

Containers for Class I liquids shall be metal.

Exception: In sprinklered buildings, an aggregate quantity of 120 gallons (454 L) of water-miscible Class IB and Class IC liquids is allowed in nonmetallic containers, each having a capacity of 16 ounces (0.473 L) or less.

3404.3.6.2 Container Capacity

Containers for Class I liquids shall not exceed a capacity of 5 gallons (19 L).

Exception: Metal containers not exceeding 55 gallons (208 L) are allowed to store up to 240 gallons (908 L) of the maximum allowable quantity per control area of Class IB and IC liquids in a control area. The building shall be protected throughout by a sprinkler system in accordance with FC Table 3404.3.4.1. The containers shall be provided with plastic caps without cap seals and shall be stored upright. Containers shall not be stacked or stored in racks and shall not be located in areas accessible to the public.
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