The storage and use of organic peroxides shall be in accordance with this rule and rule 1301:7-7-27 of the Administrative Code.
Unclassified detonable organic peroxides that are capable of detonation in their normal shipping containers under conditions of fire exposure shall be stored in accordance with rule 1301:7-7-33 of the Administrative Code.
Permits shall be required for organic peroxides as set forth in rule 1301:7-7-01 of the Administrative Code.
The following word and term shall, for the purposes of this rule and as used elsewhere in this code, have the meaning shown herein.
"Organic peroxide." An organic compound that contains the bivalent -O-O- structure and which may be considered to be a structural derivative of hydrogen peroxide where one or both of the hydrogen atoms have been replaced by an organic radical. Organic peroxides can present an explosion hazard (detonation or deflagration) or they can be shock sensitive. They can also decompose into various unstable compounds over an extended period of time.
"Class I." Describes those formulations that are capable of deflagration but not detonation.
"Class II." Describes those formulations that burn very rapidly and that pose a moderate reactivity hazard.
"Class III." Describes those formulations that burn rapidly and that pose a moderate reactivity hazard.
"Class IV." Describes those formulations that burn in the same manner as ordinary combustibles and that pose a minimal reactivity hazard.
"Class V." Describes those formulations that burn with less intensity than ordinary combustibles or do not sustain combustion and that pose no reactivity hazard.
"Unclassified detonable." Organic peroxides that are capable of detonation. These peroxides pose an extremely high explosion hazard through rapid explosive decomposition.
The storage and use of organic peroxides in amounts not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in paragraph (C)(1)(2703.1) of rule 1301:7-7-27 of the Administrative Code shall be in accordance with paragraphs (A)(2701) and (C)(2703) of rule 1301:7-7-27 of the Administrative Code and paragraphs (A)(3901) and (C)(3903) of this rule.
The indoor storage and use of organic peroxides shall be in accordance with paragraphs (C)(1)(a)(i)(3903.1.1.1) to (C)(1)(a)(iv)(3903.1.1.4) of this rule.
In Group A, E, I or U occupancies, any amount of unclassified detonable and Class I organic peroxides shall be stored in accordance with the following:
(a) Unclassified detonable and Class I organic peroxides shall be stored in hazardous materials storage cabinets complying with paragraph (C)(8)(g)(2703.8.7) of rule 1301:7-7-27 of the Administrative Code.
(b) The hazardous materials storage cabinets shall not contain other storage.
Unclassified detonable and Class I organic peroxides shall not be stored or used within Group R occupancies.
Unclassified detonable and Class I organic peroxides shall not be stored or used in offices, or retail sales areas of Group B, F, M or S occupancies.
In classrooms in Group B, F or M occupancies, any amount of unclassified detonable and Class I organic peroxides shall be stored in accordance with the following:
(a) Unclassified detonable and Class I organic peroxides shall be stored in hazardous materials storage cabinets complying with paragraph (C)(8)(g)(2703.8.7) of rule 1301:7-7-27 of the Administrative Code.
(b) The hazardous materials storage cabinets shall not contain other storage.
The storage and use of organic peroxides in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in paragraph (C)(1)(2703.1) of rule 1301:7-7-27 of the Administrative Code shall be in accordance with rule 1301:7-7-27 of the Administrative Code and this rule.
Indoor storage of organic peroxides in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Table 2703.1.1(1) of rule 1301:7-7-27 of the Administrative Code shall be in accordance with paragraphs (A)(2701), (C)(2703) and (D)(2704) of rule 1301:7-7-27 of the Administrative Code and this rule.
Indoor storage of unclassified detonable organic peroxides that are capable of detonation in their normal shipping containers under conditions of fire exposure shall be stored in accordance with rule 1301:7-7-33 of the Administrative Code.
Storage of organic peroxides shall be in detached buildings when required in paragraph (C)(8)(b)(2703.8.2) of rule 1301:7-7-27 of the Administrative Code.
In addition to the requirements of the building code as listed in rule 1301:7-7-47 of the Administrative Code, detached storage buildings shall be located in o limit
TABLE 3904.1.2
ORGANIC PEROXIDES — DISTANCE TO EXPOSURES FROM DETACHED STORAGE BUILDINGS OR OUTDOOR STORAGE AREAS
ORGANIC PEROXIDES — DISTANCE TO EXPOSURES FROM DETACHED STORAGE BUILDINGS OR OUTDOOR STORAGE AREAS
| ORGANIC PEROXIDE CLASS | MAXIMUM STORAGE QUANTITY (pounds) AT MINIMUM SEPARATION DISTANCE | |||||
| Distance to buildings, lot lines, public streets, public alleys, public ways 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.
a. When the amount of organic peroxide stored exceeds this amount, the minimum separation shall be 50 feet.
In addition to the requirements of paragraph (D)(12)(2704.12) of rule 1301:7-7-27 of the Administrative Code, floors of storage areas shall be of liquid-tight construction.
In addition to the requirements of paragraph (C)(9)(d)(2703.9.4) of rule 1301:7-7-27 of the Administrative Code, electrical wiring and equipment in storage areas for Class I or II organic peroxides shall comply with the requirements for electrical Class I, Division 2 locations.
An approved supervised smoke detection system in accordance with paragraph (G)(907) of rule 1301:7-7-09 of the Administrative 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 an approved automatic fire-extinguishing system complying with rule 1301:7-7-09 of the Administrative Code.
Maximum allowable quantities per building in a mixed occupancy building shall not exceed the amounts set forth in Table 2703.8.2 of rule 1301:7-7-27 of the Administrative Code. Maximum allowable quantities per building in a detached storage building shall not exceed the amounts specified in Table 3904.1.2 of this rule.
Storage arrangements for organic peroxides shall be in accordance with Table 3904.1.7 of this rule and shall comply with all of the following:
(i) Containers and packages in storage areas shall be closed.
(ii) Bulk storage shall not be in piles or bins.
(iii) A minimum 2-foot (610 mm) clear space shall be maintained between storage and uninsulated metal walls.
(iv) Fifty-five-gallon (208 L) drums shall not be stored more than one drum high.
TABLE 3904.1.7
STORAGE OF ORGANIC PEROXIDES
STORAGE OF ORGANIC PEROXIDES
| 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) | ||
| 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.
- See Table 3904.1.2 of this rule for maximum quantities.
- The distance shall not be less than one-half the pile height.
The storage of Class I or II organic peroxides shall be on the ground floor. Class III organic peroxides shall not be stored in basements.
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 unclassified detonable and Class I organic peroxides shall be provided with explosion control in accordance with paragraph (K)(911) of rule 1301:7-7-09 of the Administrative Code.
Standby power in accordance with paragraph (D)(604) of rule 1301:7-7-06 of the Administrative Code shall be provided for storage areas of Class I and unclassified detonable organic peroxides.
Outdoor storage of organic peroxides in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantities per control area indicated in Table 2703.1.1 (3) of rule 1301:7-7-27 of the Administrative Code shall be in accordance with paragraphs (A)(2701), (C)(2703) and (D)(2704) of rule 1301:7-7-27 of the Administrative Code and this rule.
Outdoor storage areas for organic peroxides shall be located in accordance with Table 3904.1.2 of this rule.
In addition to the requirements of paragraph (C)(9)(d)(2703.9.4) of rule 1301:7-7-27 of the Administrative Code, electrical wiring and equipment in outdoor storage areas containing unclassified detonable, Class I or II organic peroxides shall comply with the requirements for electrical Class I, Division 2 locations.
Maximum quantities of organic peroxides in outdoor storage shall be in accordance with Table 3904.1.2 of this rule.
Storage arrangements shall be in accordance with Table 3904.1.7 of this rule.
In addition to the requirements of paragraph (C)(9)(h)(2703.9.8) of rule 1301:7-7-27 of the Administrative Code, outdoor storage areas for organic peroxides in amounts exceeding those specified in Table 2703.8.2 of rule 1301:7-7-27 of the Administrative Code shall be located a minimum distance of 50 feet (15 240 mm) from other hazardous material storage.
The use of organic peroxides in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Table 2703.1.1(1) or 2703.1.1(3) of rule 1301:7-7-27 of the Administrative Code shall be in accordance with paragraphs (A)(2701), (C)(2703) and (E)(2705) of rule 1301:7-7-27 of the Administrative Code and this rule.
Effective Date: November 1, 2011
Prior Effective Dates: 7/1/79; 6/1/85; 6/15/92; 7/1/93; 9/1/95; 3/30/98; 9/1/05; 7/1/07