This chapter shall govern the storage, handling and use of corrosive materials.
Exceptions:
- Display and storage in Group M and storage in Group S occupancies complying with the requirements of FC5003.11.
- Stationary energy storage systems in accordance with FC608.
- Ammonia (R-717) when used as a refrigerant in a refrigerating system in accordance with FC606.
Corrosive materials shall be stored, handled and used in accordance with this
chapter. Corrosive materials that are compressed gases shall additionally comply with the
requirements of FC Chapter 53.
The handling and use of corrosive materials in quantities requiring a permit
shall be under the personal supervision of a certificate of fitness holder. The storage of corrosive
materials in quantities requiring a permit shall be under the general supervision of a certificate of
fitness holder.
The following term shall, for the purposes of this chapter and as used elsewhere in this code, have the meaning set forth in FC202.
CORROSIVE MATERIAL.
CORROSIVE MATERIAL.
The
storage, handling and use of corrosive materials in amounts not exceeding the maximum allowable
quantity per control area indicated in FC5003.1 shall be in accordance with FC 5001, 5003 and
5401.
The storage,
handling and use of corrosive materials in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in FC5003.1 shall be in accordance with this chapter and FC Chapter
50.
Indoor storage of corrosive materials in amounts exceeding the maximum
allowable quantity per control area indicated in FC Table 5003.1.1(2), shall be in accordance with
FC 5001, 5003, 5004 and this chapter.
In addition to the provisions of FC5004.12, floors in storage areas
for corrosive liquids shall be of liquid-tight construction.
Outdoor storage of corrosive materials in amounts exceeding the
maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in FC Table 5003.1.1(4) shall be in
accordance with FC 5001, 5003, 5004 and this chapter.
Aboveground outdoor storage tanks
exceeding an aggregate quantity of 1,000 gallons (3785 L) of corrosive liquids shall be
provided with secondary containment in accordance with FC5004.2.2.
Outdoor storage of corrosive materials shall not be within 20 feet (6096 mm) of buildings not associated with the manufacturing or distribution of such materials, lot lines, public streets, private roads or means of egress. A 2-hour fire barrier wall without openings or penetrations, and extending not less than 30 inches (762 mm) above and to the sides of the storage area, is allowed in lieu of such distance. The wall shall either be an independent structure, or the exterior wall of the building adjacent to the storage area.
The indoor handling and use of corrosive materials in amounts exceeding the
maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in FC Table 5003.1.1(2) shall be in
accordance with FC 5001, 5003, 5005 and this chapter.
When corrosive materials are dispensed or used, mechanical exhaust ventilation in accordance with FC5005.2.1.1 shall be provided.
The outdoor handling and use of corrosive materials in amounts exceeding
the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in FC Table 5003.1.1(4) shall be in
accordance with FC 5001, 5003, 5005 and this chapter.