§ 7.6. Fire hazards.

The storage, utilization or manufacture of solid materials or products ranging from incombustible to moderate burning is permitted. The storage, utilization or manufacture of solid materials or products ranging from free or active burning to intense burning is permitted, provided the following condition is met:

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Said materials or products shall be stored, utilized or manufactured within completely enclosed buildings having incombustible exterior walls and protected throughout by an automatic fire extinguishing system. The storage, utilization or manufacture of flammable liquids or gases which produce flammable or explosive vapors, shall be permitted in accordance with the following Table (exclusive of storage of finished products in original sealed containers).

TOTAL CAPACITY OF FLAMMABLE MATERIALS PERMITTED - GALLONS*

	Above Ground	Below Ground
Industries Engaged in Storage and Distribution of Such Materials
1. Materials having a flash point above 190 degrees Fahrenheit (87.7878 Centigrade)	Prohibited	100,000
2. Materials having a flash point from and including 105 degrees Fahrenheit (40.5556 Centigrade) to and including 190 degrees Fahrenheit (87.7878 Centigrade)	Prohibited	40,000
3. Materials having a flash point below 105 degrees Fahrenheit (40.5556 Centigrade)	Prohibited	20,000
Industries Engaged in Utilization and Manufacture of Such Materials
1. Materials having a flash point above 190 degrees Fahrenheit (87.7878 Centigrade)	10,000	50,000
2. Materials having a flash point from and including 105 degrees Fahrenheit (40.5556 Centigrade) to and including 190 degrees Fahrenheit (87.7878 Centigrade)	1,000	20,000
3. Materials having a flash point below 105 degrees Fahrenheit (40.5556 Centigrade)	500	10,000

 

* When flammable gases are stored, utilized or manufactured and measured in cubic feet, the quantity in cubic feet (at S.T.P.) permitted shall not exceed 300 times the quantities listed above.