§ 57.5704.3.1.2 — MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE CONTAINER SIZE
Los Angeles Municipal Code (2026 Rev. 9, current through legislation effective June 30, 2026) · Los Angeles Municipal Code § 57.5704.3.1.2
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SEC. 57.5704.3.1.2. MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE CONTAINER SIZE.
The maximum allowable size of containers, intermediate bulk containers, and portable tanks shall be in accordance with Table 57.5704.3.1.2. TABLE 57.5704.3.1.2 MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE CONTAINER SIZE. Type | Flammable Liquids | Combustible Liquids Class IA | Class IB | Class IC | Class II | Class III Type | Flammable Liquids | Combustible Liquids Class IA | Class IB | Class IC | Class II | Class III Glass | NP | 1 L(1.05 qt) | 5 L(1.3 gal) | 5 L(1.3 gal) | 20 L(5.3 gal) Metal (other than drums) or approved plastic | 5 L(1.3 gal) | 20 L(5.3 gal) | 20 L(5.3 gal) | 20 L(5.3 gal) | 20 L(5.3 gal) Safety cans | 10 L(2.6 gal) | 20 L(5.3 gal) | 20 L(5.3 gal) | 20 L(5.3 gal) | 20 L(5.3 gal) Metal drum(e.g., UN1A1 or 1A2) | 450 L(119 gal) | 450 L(119 gal) | 450 L(119 gal) | 450 L(119 gal) | 450 L(119 gal) Approved metal portable tanks and IBCs | 3,000 L(793 gal) | 3,000 L(793 gal) | 3,000 L(793 gal) | 3,000 L(793 gal) | 3,000 L(793 gal) Rigid plastic IBCs (UN31H1 or 31H2) and composite IBCs with rigid inner receptacle (UN31HZ1) | NP | NP | NP | 3,000 L(793 gal) | 3,000 L(793 gal) Composite IBCs with flexible inner receptacle (UN31HZ2) and flexible IBCs (UN13H, UN13L, and UN13M) | NP | NP | NP | NP | NP Bag-in-Box Non-bulk | NP | NP | NP | NP | NP Polyethylene UN1H1, or as authorized by DOT exemption | 5 L(1.3 gal) | 20 L(5.3 gal) t | 20 L(5.3 gal) t | 450 L(119 gal) | 450 L(119 gal) Fiber drum NMFC or UFC Type 2ZA; Types 3A, 3B-H, or 3B-L; or Type 4A | NP | NP | NP | 450 L(119 gal) | 450 L(119 gal) Note: NP - Not permitted t For Class 1B and 1C water-miscible liquids, the maximum allowable size of plastic container is 230 L (60 gal), if stored and protected in accordance with NFPA 30 table 6.8.2(g)