This chapter shall govern the manufacture, storage, handling and use of organic peroxides.
Organic peroxides shall be manufactured, stored, handled and used in accordance with this chapter and FC Chapter 50.
It shall be unlawful to manufacture, store, handle and/or use unclassified detonable organic peroxides except as specifically authorized by FC Chapter 56.
The handling and use of organic peroxides in quantities requiring a permit shall be under the personal supervision of a certificate of fitness holder. The storage of organic peroxides 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 meanings set forth in FC202.
ORGANIC PEROXIDE.
ORGANIC PEROXIDE.
The storage, handling and use of organic peroxides in amounts not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in FC5003.1 shall be in accordance with FC 5001, 5003, 6201, 6203 and 6206.
It shall be unlawful to store, handle or use Class I organic peroxides:
- in Group A, E, I, R or U occupancies.
- in offices in Group B, F, M or S occupancies, and any areas of such occupancies that are accessible to the public.
The storage, handling and use of organic peroxides in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in FC5003.1 shall be in accordance with FC Chapter 50 and this chapter.
Where more than one class of organic peroxide formulations is stored in immediate proximity to one another, such area shall be provided with hazard identification signs pursuant to FC Chapter 50 for the most severe class present.
Except as otherwise specifically provided in this code, where more than one class of organic peroxide is stored in the same control area, the maximum quantity allowed of each organic peroxide shall be limited as follows: the maximum quantity shall be reduced by multiplying the maximum allowable quantity for each such material by the proportional amount that such material bears to the total quantity of organic peroxide stored in the control area. The total of the proportional amounts shall not exceed 100 percent.
Where the required storage temperature range, as specified by the manufacturer, extends beyond normal ambient temperatures, high or low temperature limit switches, as applicable, shall be provided in addition to normal temperature controls. These limit switches shall actuate an alarm in a supervised area to ensure reporting to the fire department.
Indoor storage of organic peroxides in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in FC Table 5003.1.1(1) shall be in accordance with FC 5001, 5003, 5004 and this chapter.
In addition to the requirements of the Building Code, detached storage buildings shall be located in accordance with FC Table 6204.1.2.
| ORGANIC PEROXIDE CLASS | MAXIMUM STORAGE QUANTITY (POUNDS) AT MINIMUM SEPARATION DISTANCE | |||||
| Distance to buildings, lot lines, public streets, private roads or means of egress | Distance between individual detached storage buildings or individual outdoor storage areas | |||||
| 50 feet | 100 feet | 150 feet | 20 feet | 75 feet | 100 feet | |
| I | 2,000 | 20,000 | 175,000 | 2,000 | 20,000 | 175,000 |
| II | 100,000 | 200,000 | No Limit | 100,000a | No Limit | No Limit |
| III | 200,000 | No Limit | No Limit | 200,000a | No Limit | No Limit |
| IV | No Limit | No Limit | No Limit | No Limit | No Limit | No Limit |
| V | No Limit | No Limit | No Limit | No Limit | No Limit | No Limit |
For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 pound = 0.454 kg.
- When the amount of organic peroxide stored exceeds this amount, the minimum separation shall be 50 feet.
In addition to the requirements of FC5004.12, floors of storage areas shall be of liquid-tight construction.
In addition to the requirements of FC5003.9.4, electrical wiring and equipment in storage areas for Class I or II organic peroxides shall comply with the requirements of the Electrical Code for electrical Class I, Division 2 locations.
An approved supervised smoke detection system in accordance with the construction codes, including the Building Code, shall be provided in rooms or areas where Class I, II or III organic peroxides are stored. Activation of the smoke detection system shall sound a local alarm.
Exception:
A smoke detection system shall not be required in detached storage buildings equipped throughout with a fire extinguishing system.
Maximum allowable quantities per building in a mixed occupancy building shall not exceed the amounts set forth in FC Table 5003.8.2. Maximum allowable quantities per building in a detached storage building shall not exceed the amounts specified in FC Table 6204.1.2.
Storage arrangements for organic peroxides shall be in accordance with FC Table 6204.2.4 and shall comply with the following requirements:
- Containers and packages in storage areas shall be closed.
- Bulk storage shall not be in piles or bins.
- A minimum 2-foot (610 mm) clear space shall be maintained between storage and uninsulated metal walls.
- Fifty-five-gallon (208 L) drums shall not be stored more than one drum high.
Class I or II organic peroxides shall be stored on the ground floor. Class III organic peroxides shall not be stored in basements or other areas below grade.
Organic peroxides shall be stored in their original DOTn shipping containers. Organic peroxides shall be stored in a manner to prevent contamination.
Indoor storage rooms, areas and buildings containing Class I organic peroxides shall be provided with explosion control in accordance with FC911 and the construction codes, including the Building Code.
Emergency power in accordance with the construction codes, including the Building Code and Electrical Code, shall be provided for storage areas of Class I organic peroxides.
torage areas for Class I organic peroxides shall be provided with smoke and heat venting in accordance with FC910 and the construction codes, including the Building Code.
Outdoor storage of organic peroxides in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantities per control area indicated in FC Table 5003.1.1(3) shall be in accordance with FC 5001, 5003, 5004 and this chapter.
Outdoor storage areas for organic peroxides shall be located in accordance with FC Table 6204.1.2.
In addition to the requirements of FC5003.9.4, electrical wiring and equipment in outdoor storage areas containing Class I or II organic peroxides shall comply with the requirements of the Electrical Code for electrical Class I, Division 2 locations.
Maximum allowable quantities of organic peroxides in outdoor storage shall be in accordance with FC Table 6204.1.2.
Storage arrangements shall be in accordance with FC Table 6204.2.4.
| ORGANIC PEROXIDE CLASS | PILE CONFIGURATION | MAXIMUM QUANTITY PER BUILDING | |||
| Maximum width (feet) |
Maximum height (feet) |
Minimum distance to next pile (feet) |
Minimum distance to walls (feet) |
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| I | 6 | 8 | 4a | 4b | Note c |
| II | 10 | 8 | 4a | 4b | Note c |
| III | 10 | 8 | 4a | 4b | Note c |
| IV | 16 | 10 | 3a, d | 4b | No Requirement |
| V | No Requirement | No Requirement | No Requirement | No Requirement | No Requirement |
For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm.
- At least one main aisle with a minimum width of 8 feet shall divide the storage area.
- Distance to noncombustible walls is allowed to be reduced to 2 feet.
- For detached storage buildings or outdoor storage areas, see FC Table 6204.1.2 for maximum quantities. For indoor storage, see FC Table 5003.8.2 for maximum quantities.
- The distance shall not be less than one-half the pile height.
In addition to the requirements of 5003.9.8, outdoor storage areas for organic peroxides in amounts exceeding those specified in FC Table 5003.8.2 shall be located a minimum distance of 50 feet (15 240 mm) from other hazardous material storage.
Organic peroxides in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in FC Table 5003.1.1(1) or 5003.1.1(3) shall be handled and used in accordance with FC 5001, 5003, 5005 and this chapter.
Organic peroxides classified as a Class IV material as defined in Section 42-272 of the Zoning Resolution may be utilized in manufacturing processes or other production in manufacturing districts only when authorized by a special permit pursuant to Section 42-276 of the Zoning Resolution.
It shall be unlawful to manufacture organic peroxides classified as a Class IV material as defined in Section 42-272 of the Zoning Resolution.
It shall be unlawful to store organic peroxides classified as a Class IV material as defined in Section 42-272 of the Zoning Resolution, except that accessory storage authorized by a special permit pursuant to Section 42-276 of the Zoning Resolution shall be allowed.