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Virginia Administrative Code
Title 13. Housing
Agency 5. Department of Housing And Community Development
Chapter 52. Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code
11/21/2024

13VAC5-52-450. IFC Chapter 40 Storage of Distilled Spirits and Wines.

A. Make the following changes to Section 4003:

1. Change Section 4003.1 to read:

4003.1 Spill control. Where provided or required by the applicable building code, drainage or containment systems, including curbs, scuppers, special drains, or other suitable means to prevent the flow of spills throughout the building, shall be maintained.

2. Change Section 4003.2 to read:

4003.2 Ventilation. For rooms and spaces where distilled spirits and wines in barrels and casks are stored, ventilation shall be operated and maintained in accordance with the applicable building code to prevent vapors from concentrating above 25% of the lower flammable limit.

3. Change Section 4003.4 to read:

4003.4 Lightning. Lightning protection equipment shall be maintained in accordance with the applicable NFPA 70 and NFPA 780.

B. Make the following changes to Section 4004:

Change Section 4004.3 to read:

4004.3 Basement storage. Class I liquids shall be allowed to be stored in basements in amounts not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area for use-open systems where approved in accordance with the applicable building code, and automatic suppression or other fire protection systems are maintained in accordance with Chapter 9. Class II and Class IIIA liquids shall also be allowed to be stored in basements where approved in accordance with the applicable building code and automatic suppression or other fire protection systems are maintained in accordance with Chapter 9.

C. Make the following changes to Section 4005:

Delete Section 4005.1.

Statutory Authority

§ 27-97 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 40, Issue 9, eff. January 18, 2024.

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