Section FC 5904: Storage
5904.1 Indoor storage.
Indoor storage of flammable solids 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, this chapter, and NFPA 484.
5904.1.1 Pile size limits and location.
Flammable solids stored in quantities greater than 1,000 cubic feet (28 m3) shall be separated into piles each not larger than 1,000 cubic feet (28 m3).
5904.1.2 Aisles.
Aisle widths between piles shall not be less than the height of the piles or 10 feet (3048 mm), whichever is greater.
5904.1.3 Basement storage.
Flammable solids shall not be stored in basements or other areas below grade.
5904.2 Outdoor storage.
Outdoor storage of flammable solids 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, this chapter, and NFPA 484.
5904.2.1 Distance from storage to exposures.
Outdoor storage of flammable solids shall not be located within 20 feet (6096 mm) of a building, lot line, public street, private road or means of egress. A 2-hour fire barrier without openings or penetrations and extending 30 inches (762 mm) above and to the sides of the storage area is allowed in lieu of such distance. The fire barrier shall either be an independent structure, or the exterior wall of the building adjacent to the storage area.
5904.2.2 Pile size limits.
Outdoor storage of flammable solids shall be separated into piles not larger than 5,000 cubic feet (141 m3) each. Piles shall be separated by aisles with a minimum width of not less than one-half the pile height or 10 feet (3048 mm), whichever is greater.
5904.3 Combustible material and combustible waste.
Combustible material and combustible waste, including packing materials and oily rags, shall not be stored in the same area as that where solid combustible metal scraps or powders are stored.
