Outdoor Storage
NYC Fire Code § FC 5105
in effectSection FC 5105: Outdoor Storage
5105.1 General.
The outdoor storage of Level 2 and 3 aerosol products, including storage in temporary storage trailers, shall be separated from exposures in accordance with FC Table 5105.1.
FC Table 5105.1
Distance to Exposures for Outdoor Storage of Level 2 and 3 Aerosol Products
Exposure Minimum Distance from Aerosol Storage (feet) a
Public streets or private roads 20
Buildings 50
Exit discharge to a public street or private road 50
Lot lines 20
Other outdoor hazardous material storage 50
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm.
a. The minimum separation distance indicated is not required where exterior walls having a 2-hour fire-resistance rating without penetrations separate the storage from the exposure. The walls shall extend not less than 30 inches above and to the sides of Level 2 and 3 aerosol products.
Source: City of New York, Charter, Administrative Code and Rules (American Legal Publishing XML export, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newyorkcity/latest/NYCadmin/0-0-0-149491Fetched: 10/24/2026