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SECTION 10.3.4.2
LIQUID
An empirical measure that combines volatility with the heat-producing
capabilities of the vapor is the flash point determination. The flashpoint is simply
the temperature at which a liquid takes off vapor that can be ignited under
specified laboratory conditions. Flash point determinations give rise to hazard
classification systems, the most severe hazard being afforded by those liquids
with the lowest flash point. Hazardous liquid can be flammable or combustible,
depending on the flash point.
SECTION 10.3.4.2.1 FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
All flammable and combustible liquids shall be stored, handled, transported,
used and manufactured as follows:
A. On Storage and Handling
1. General Requirements
Flammable and combustible liquid shall be stored on approved
containers or tanks properly labeled with the physical properties of its
content, flammability or combustibility and precautionary measures.
2. Specific Requirements for Portable Storage
In the storage and dispensing of flammable and combustible liquids in
safety cans, drums or other approved containers not exceeding two
hundred twenty seven liters (227ℓ) in individual capacity, and those
portable tanks not exceeding two thousand four hundred ninety eight
liters (2,498ℓ) in individual capacity, on different types of occupancies,
the following requirements shall be complied:
a. Flammable or combustible liquids specified above shall not be
stored near exits stairways or areas normally used as means of
egress and ingress. It shall be stored either in storage cabinets or
inside storage rooms.
b. The storage of flammable and combustible liquids in closed
containers shall comply with the following occupancy schedule:
i.
Residential occupancies with not more than three (3) dwelling
units with detached garages shall store flammable and
combustible liquids up to a maximum of ninety four liters (94 ℓ).
ii. Assembly, business and residential occupancies with more than
three (3) dwelling units shall store Class I and Class II flammable
and combustible combined liquids up to a maximum of thirty
eight liters (38 ℓ) or two hundred twenty seven liters (227 ℓ) of
Class IIIA liquids.
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