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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

13VAC5-52-510. IFC Chapter 54 Corrosive Materials.

A. Change Sections 5401.1 and 5401.2 to read:

5401.1 Scope. Maintenance and operational aspects of the storage and use of corrosive materials shall be in accordance with this chapter. Compressed gases shall also comply with Chapter 53.

Exceptions:

1. Display and storage in Group M and storage in Group S occupancies complying with Section 5003.11.

2. Stationary storage battery systems in accordance with Section 1207.

3. This chapter shall not apply to R-717 (ammonia) where used as a refrigerant in a refrigeration system (see Section 608).

5401.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 107.2.

B. Change Sections 5403.1 and 5403.2 to read:

5403.1 Quantities not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area. The storage and use of corrosive materials in amounts not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per the applicable building code shall be maintained in accordance with Sections 5001, 5003, and 5401.

5403.2 Quantities exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area. The storage and use of corrosive materials in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per the applicable building code shall be maintained in accordance with this chapter and Chapter 50.

C. Change Sections 5404.1.1 and 5404.2.1 to read:

5404.1.1 Liquid-tight floor. In addition to the provisions of Section 5004.12, floors in storage areas for corrosive liquids shall be maintained as liquid-tight construction in accordance with the applicable building code.

5404.2.1 Aboveground outside storage tanks. Where secondary containment is provided for aboveground outside storage tanks of corrosive liquids, secondary containment shall be maintained in accordance with Section 5004.2.2.

D. Change Section 5405.1.2 to read:

5405.1.2 Ventilation. Where required, mechanical exhaust ventilation shall be maintained and operated in accordance with the applicable building code.

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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