Virginia Law

A. The following changes shall be made to Section 5701, General:

1. Add Section 5701.1.1 to read:

5701.1.1 Other regulations. Provisions of Facility and Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) Regulation (9VAC25-91) and Underground Storage Tanks: Technical Standards and Corrective Action Requirements (9VAC25-580) addressing the maintenance and operational aspects of underground and aboveground storage tanks subject to those regulations are hereby incorporated by reference to be an enforceable part of this code. Where differences occur between the provisions of this code and the incorporated provisions of 9VAC25-91 and 9VAC25-580, the provisions of 9VAC25-91 and 9VAC25-580 shall apply.

Note: For requirements for the installation, repair, upgrade, and closure of such tanks, see Section 414.6.2 of the USBC, Part I, Construction.

2. Delete item 11 (items 1 through 10, 12 and 13 remain) of Section 5701.2.

3. Change Section 5701.3 to read:

5701.3 Referenced documents. The applicable requirements of Chapter 50, other chapters of this code, and the applicable building code pertaining to flammable liquids shall apply.

4. Change Section 5701.4 to read:

5701.4 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 107.2.

B. The following changes shall be made to Section 5703, General Requirements:

1. Change Sections 5703.1 and 5703.1.1 to read:

5703.1 Electrical. Electrical wiring and equipment shall be maintained in accordance with Chapter 6, NFPA 70, and the applicable building code.

5703.1.1 Classified locations for flammable liquids. Where flammable liquids are stored, handled, dispensed, or mixed, the extent of classified locations identified in accordance with the applicable building code shall be maintained. The extent of the classified area is allowed to be reduced, or eliminated where sufficient technical justification is provided to the fire code official that a concentration in the area in excess of 25% of the lower flammable limit (LFL) cannot be generated.

2. Delete Table 5703.1.1.

3. Change Section 5703.1.2 to read:

5703.1.2 Classified locations for combustible liquids. In areas where Class II or Class III liquids are heated above their flash points, the extent of classified locations identified in accordance with the applicable building code shall be maintained.

4. Change Section 5703.1.3 to read:

5703.1.3 Other applications. The fire code official is authorized to determine the extent of the Class I electrical equipment and wiring location when a condition is not regulated by the applicable building code, this code, or NFPA 70.

5. Change Sections 5703.2 and 5703.6 to read:

5703.2 Fire protection. Fire protection for the storage, use, dispensing, mixing, handling, and onsite transportation of flammable and combustible liquids shall be maintained in accordance with this chapter, Chapter 9, and the applicable building code.

5703.6 Piping systems. Piping systems and their component parts for flammable and combustible liquids shall be maintained in accordance with this section and the applicable building code.

6. Change Section 5703.6.1. Delete Section 5703.6.2.

5703.6.1 Nonapplicability. The provisions of Section 5703.6 shall not apply to gas or oil well installations; piping that is integral to stationary or portable engines, including aircraft, watercraft, and motor vehicles; and piping in connection with boilers and pressure vessels regulated by the applicable building code.

7. Delete Table 5703.6.2.

8. Delete Sections 5703.6.2.1 and 5703.6.3.

9. Change Section 5703.6.3.1 to read:

5703.6.3.1 Existing piping. Existing piping shall be tested in accordance with the applicable building code when the fire code official has reasonable cause to believe that a leak exists. Piping that could contain flammable or combustible liquids shall not be tested pneumatically. Such tests shall be at the expense of the owner or operator.

Exception: Vapor-recovery piping is allowed to be tested using an inert gas.

10. Delete Sections 5703.6.6 through 5703.6.7, 5703.6.9, 5703.6.9.1, and 5703.6.11 and change Sections 5703.6.4, 5703.6.5, 5703.6.8, and 5703.6.10 to read:

5703.6.4 Protection from vehicles. Guard posts or other approved means shall be maintained to protect piping, valves, or fittings subject to vehicular damage in accordance with Section 312.

5703.6.5 Protection from external corrosion and galvanic action. Where subject to external corrosion, piping, related fluid-handling components, and supports for both underground and aboveground applications shall maintain corrosion protection.

5703.6.8 Piping supports. Piping systems required to be substantially supported and protected against physical damage and excessive stresses arising from settlement, vibration, expansion, contraction, or exposure to fire shall have the support and protection maintained.

5703.6.10 Pipe joints. Joints shall be maintained liquid tight.

C. The following changes shall be made to Section 5704, Storage:

1. Change Sections 5704.1 and 5704.2.5.

5704.1 General. The storage of flammable and combustible liquids in containers and tanks shall be in accordance with this section and the applicable sections of Chapter 50. For tanks subject to Facility and Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) Regulation (9VAC25-91) and Underground Storage Tanks: Technical Standards and Corrective Action Requirements (9VAC25-580), see Section 5701.1.1.

5704.2.5 Explosion control. Explosion control shall be maintained in accordance with Chapter 9 and the applicable building code.

2. Delete Sections 5704.2.7.1 through 5704.2.7.3.5.3 and change Section 5704.2.7 to read:

5704.2.7 Maintenance requirements for tanks. Tanks shall be maintained in accordance with NFPA 30. Each tank shall maintain a permanent nameplate or marking indicating the standard used as the basis of design.

3. Change Section 5704.2.7.4 to read:

5704.2.7.4 Emergency venting. Where provided in accordance with the applicable building code, emergency venting for stationary, aboveground tanks shall be maintained.

4. Delete Sections 5704.2.7.5 and 5704.2.7.5.1.

5. Delete Section 5704.2.7.5.3.

6. Delete Sections 5704.2.7.5.5 through 5704.2.7.5.5.2.

7. Delete Sections 5704.2.7.5.7 and 5704.2.7.5.8.

8. Change Section 5704.2.7.6 to read:

5704.2.7.6 Repair, alteration, or reconstruction of tanks and piping. The repair, alteration, or reconstruction, including welding, cutting, and hot tapping of storage tanks and piping that have been placed in service, shall be in accordance with NFPA 30 and the applicable building code. Hot work, as defined in Section 202, on such tanks shall be conducted in accordance with Section 3510.

9. Delete Sections 5704.2.7.7 through 5704.2.7.9.

10. Delete Sections 5704.2.7.11 through 5704.2.8.3.

11. Change Section 5704.2.8.5 to read:

5704.2.8.5 Anchoring. Vaults and their tanks shall maintain anchoring in accordance with the applicable building code to withstand uplifting by ground water or flooding, including when the tank is empty.

12. Delete Sections 5704.2.8.7 and 5704.2.8.8.

13. Change Section 5704.2.8.9 to read:

5704.2.8.9 Ventilation. Where required by the applicable building code, vaults that contain tanks of Class I liquids provided with an exhaust system shall be operated and maintained in accordance with Section 5004.3.

14. Delete Section 5704.2.8.10 and change Section 5704.2.8.11 to read:

5704.2.8.11 Liquid and vapor detection. Where required by the applicable building code, vaults shall maintain an approved vapor and liquid detection system. Where required by the applicable building code the following arrangements shall be maintained. The system shall be maintained with onsite audible and visual warning devices with battery backup. Vapor detection systems shall be maintained to sound an alarm when the system detects vapors that reach or exceed 25% of the lower explosive limit (LEL) of the liquid stored. Where required, liquid detection systems shall be maintained to sound an alarm upon detection of any liquid, including water. Liquid detectors shall be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Where required, activation of either vapor or liquid detection systems shall cause a signal to be sounded at an approved, constantly attended location within the facility serving the tanks or at an approved location. Where required by the applicable building code, activation of vapor detection systems shall also shut off dispenser pumps.

15. Delete Sections 5704.2.8.13 and 5704.2.8.14.

16. Delete Section 5704.2.8.16.

17. Delete Section 5704.2.8.18.

18. Change Sections 5704.2.9 and 5704.2.9.1 to read:

5704.2.9 Aboveground tanks. Aboveground storage of flammable and combustible liquids in tanks shall comply with Section 5704.2 and Sections 5704.2.9.1 through 5704.2.9.7.7. For tanks subject to Facility and Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) Regulation (9VAC25-91), see Section 5701.1.1.

5704.2.9.1 Existing noncompliant installations. Existing aboveground tanks shall be maintained in accordance with the code requirements that were applicable at the time of installation. Aboveground tanks that were installed in violation of code requirements applicable at the time of installation shall be made code compliant or shall be removed in accordance with Section 5704.2.14.

19. Delete Sections 5704.2.9.2 through 5704.2.9.2.3.

20. Change Section 5704.2.9.3 to read:

5704.2.9.3 Supports, foundations, and anchorage. Supports, foundations, and anchorages for aboveground tanks shall be maintained in accordance with NFPA 30 and the applicable building code.

21. Change Sections 5704.2.9.4 and 5704.2.9.5 to read:

5704.2.9.4 Stairways, platforms, and walkways. Stairways, platforms, and walkways shall be maintained in accordance with NFPA 30 and the applicable building code.

5704.2.9.5 Aboveground tanks inside of buildings. Aboveground tanks inside of buildings shall be maintained in accordance with the applicable building code and Sections 5704.2.9.5.1 and 5704.2.9.5.2.

22. Change Sections 5704.2.9.5.1 and 5704.2.9.5.2 to read:

5704.2.9.5.1 Overfill prevention. Where required by the applicable building code, aboveground tanks storing Class I, Class II, and Class IIIA liquids inside buildings shall maintain a device or other means to prevent overflow into the building, including a float valve, a preset meter on the fill line, a valve actuated by the weight of the tank's contents, a low-head pump that is incapable of producing overflow, or a liquid-tight overflow pipe at least one pipe size larger than the fill pipe and discharging by gravity back to the outside source of liquid or to an approved location. Where required, tanks containing Class IIIB liquids and connected to fuel-burning equipment shall maintain a means to prevent overflow into buildings in accordance with the applicable building code.

5704.2.9.5.2 Fill pipe connection operations. Where required by the applicable building code, fill pipe connections for tanks storing Class I, Class II, and Class IIIA liquids and Class IIIB liquids connected to fuel-burning equipment shall be maintained in accordance with Section 5704.2.9.7.7.

23. Change Section 5704.2.9.6 to read:

5704.2.9.6 Aboveground tanks outside of buildings. Aboveground tanks outside of buildings shall be maintained in accordance with the applicable building code.

24. Delete Sections 5704.2.9.6.1 through 5704.2.9.7.3.

25. Change Sections 5704.2.9.7.5, 5704.2.9.7.5.2, and 5704.2.9.7.6 to read:

5704.2.9.7.5 Overfill prevention. Protected aboveground tanks shall not be filled in excess of 95% of their capacity. Where required by the applicable building code, an overfill prevention system shall be maintained for each tank. During tank-filling operations, the system shall comply with one of the following unless otherwise approved in accordance with the applicable building code:

1. The system shall:

1.1. Provide an independent means of notifying the person filling the tank that the fluid level has reached 90% of tank capacity by providing an audible or visual alarm signal, providing a tank level gauge marked at 90% of tank capacity, or other approved means; and

1.2. Automatically shut off the flow of fuel to the tank when the quantity of liquid in the tank reaches 95% of tank capacity. For rigid hose fuel-delivery systems, an approved means shall be provided to empty the fill hose into the tank after the automatic shutoff device is activated.

2. The system shall reduce the flow rate to not more than 15 gallons per minute (0.95 L/s) so that at the reduced flow rate, the tank will not overfill for 30 minutes and automatically shut off flow into the tank so that none of the fittings on the top of the tank are exposed to product because of overfilling.

5704.2.9.7.5.2 Determination of available tank capacity. The filling procedure shall require the person filling the tank to determine the gallonage (literage) required to fill it to 90% of capacity before commencing the fill operation.

5704.2.9.7.6 Fill pipe connections. Where required by the applicable building code, the fill pipe shall be maintained with a means for making a direct connection to the tank vehicle's fuel delivery hose so that the delivery of fuel is not exposed to the open air during the filling operation.

26. Delete Sections 5704.2.9.7.8 through 5704.2.10.3.

27. Delete Section 5704.2.10.5.

28. Change Sections 5704.2.11 and 5704.2.11.1 to read:

5704.2.11 Underground tanks. Underground storage of flammable and combustible liquids in tanks shall comply with Section 5704.2 and Sections 5704.2.11.1 through 5704.2.11.4.2. For tanks subject to Underground Storage Tanks: Technical Standards and Corrective Action Requirements (9VAC25-580), see Section 5701.1.1.

5704.2.11.1 Location. The location of flammable and combustible liquid storage tanks located underground, either outside or under buildings, shall be in accordance with the applicable building code.

29. Delete Section 5704.2.11.2 and change Sections 5704.2.11.3 and 5704.2.11.4 to read:

5704.2.11.3 Overfill protection and prevention systems. Fill pipes shall be equipped with a spill container and where required by the applicable building code, an overfill prevention system in accordance with NFPA 30.

5704.2.11.4 Leak prevention. Leak prevention for underground tanks shall be maintained in accordance with the applicable building code and Sections 5704.2.11.4.1 and 5704.2.11.4.2.

30. Change Section 5704.2.11.4.2 to read:

5704.2.11.4.2 Leak detection. Where required by the applicable building code, underground storage tank systems shall maintain an approved method of leak detection from any component of the system that is designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 30.

31. Delete Section 5704.2.11.4.2.1.

32. Change Section 5704.2.12.2 to read:

5704.2.12.2 Testing of underground tanks. Before being covered or placed in use, tanks and piping connected to underground tanks shall be tested for tightness in the presence of the fire code official. Piping shall be tested in accordance with the applicable building code. The system shall not be covered until it has been approved.

33. Change Sections 5704.2.13.1.1, 5704.2.13.1.2, 5704.2.13.1.3, and 5704.2.13.1.5 to read:

5704.2.13.1.1 Temporarily out of service. Underground tanks temporarily out of service shall have the fill line, gauge opening, vapor return, and pump connection secure against tampering. Normal and emergency vent lines shall remain open and be maintained.

Exception: Underground storage tank systems subject to Underground Storage Tanks: Technical Standards and Corrective Action Requirements (9VAC25-580) that are out-of-service shall comply with the temporary closure requirements of 9VAC25-580-310.

5704.2.13.1.2 Out of service for 90 days. Underground tanks not used for a period of 90 days shall be safeguarded in accordance with all the following or be removed in accordance with Section 5704.2.14:

1. Flammable or combustible liquids shall be removed from the tank.

2. All piping, including fill line, gauge opening, vapor return, and pump connection, shall be capped or plugged and secured from tampering.

3. Normal and emergency vent lines shall remain open and be maintained.

5704.2.13.1.3 Out of service for one year. Underground tanks that have been out of service for a period of one year shall be removed from the ground in accordance with Section 5704.2.14 or abandoned in place in accordance with Section 5704.2.13.1.4.

Exception: Underground storage tank systems subject to Underground Storage Tanks: Technical Standards and Corrective Action Requirements (9VAC25-580) that are in compliance with the performance standards of 9VAC25-580-50 and 9VAC25-580-60 are allowed to remain temporarily closed for a period of more than one year in accordance with 9VAC25-580-310 as part of the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality's program.

5704.2.13.1.5 Reinstallation of underground tanks. Tanks that are to be reinstalled for flammable or combustible liquid service shall be approved by the building official.

34. Change Section 5704.3 to read:

5704.3 Container and portable tank storage. Storage of flammable and combustible liquids in closed containers that do not exceed 60 gallons (227 L) in individual capacity and portable tanks that do not exceed 660 gallons (2498 L) in individual capacity and limited transfers incidental thereto shall comply with Sections 5704.3.1 through 5704.3.8.4.

35. Change Section 5704.3.3.5 to read:

5704.3.3.5 Shelf storage. Shelving shall be of approved construction, adequately braced, and anchored. Seismic requirements shall be in accordance with the applicable building code.

36. Delete Section 5704.3.3.5.2 and change Section 5704.3.3.5.1 to read:

5704.3.3.5.1 Use of wood. Wood of at least one inch (25 mm) nominal thickness is allowed to be used as shelving, racks, dunnage, scuffboards, floor overlay, and similar installations.

37. Change Section 5704.3.3.6 to read:

5704.3.3.6 Rack storage. Where storage on racks is allowed by the applicable building code and elsewhere in this code, a minimum four-foot-wide (1219 mm) aisle shall be maintained between adjacent rack sections and any adjacent storage of liquids unless otherwise approved by the applicable building code. Main aisles shall be a minimum of eight feet (2438 mm) wide unless otherwise approved by the applicable building code.

38. Change Section 5704.3.4 to read:

5704.3.4 Quantity limits for storage. Liquid storage quantity limitations shall comply with Sections 5704.3.4.1 through 5704.3.4.4 and the applicable building code.

39. Change Section 5704.3.4.1 to read:

5704.3.4.1 Maximum allowable quantity per control area. For occupancies other than Group M wholesale and retail sales uses, indoor storage of flammable and combustible liquids exceeding the maximum allowable quantities per control area indicated in the applicable building code or the additional limitations set forth in this section shall be approved by the building official in accordance with the applicable building code.

For Group M occupancy wholesale and retail sales uses, indoor storage of flammable and combustible liquids shall not exceed the maximum allowable quantities per control area indicated in the applicable building code unless approved by the building official in accordance with the applicable building code.

Storage of hazardous production material flammable and combustible liquids in Group H-5 occupancies shall be in accordance with Chapter 27 and the applicable building code.

40. Delete Table 5704.3.4.1.

41. Change Sections 5704.3.4.2 through 5704.3.4.4 to read:

5704.3.4.2 Occupancy quantity limits. The following limits for quantities of stored flammable or combustible liquids shall not be exceeded unless approved by the building official in accordance with the applicable building code:

1. Group A occupancies: Quantities in Group A occupancies shall not exceed that necessary for demonstration, treatment, laboratory work, maintenance purposes, and operation of equipment and shall not exceed quantities set forth in the applicable building code.

2. Group B occupancies: Quantities in drinking, dining, office, and school uses within Group B occupancies shall not exceed that necessary for demonstration, treatment, laboratory work, maintenance purposes, and operation of equipment and shall not exceed quantities set forth in the applicable building code.

3. Group E occupancies: Quantities in Group E occupancies shall not exceed that necessary for demonstration, treatment, laboratory work, maintenance purposes, and operation of equipment and shall not exceed quantities set forth in the applicable building code.

4. Group F occupancies: Quantities in dining, office, and school uses within Group F occupancies shall not exceed that necessary for demonstration, laboratory work, maintenance purposes, and operation of equipment and shall not exceed quantities set forth in the applicable building code.

5. Group I occupancies: Quantities in Group I occupancies shall not exceed that necessary for demonstration, laboratory work, maintenance purposes, and operation of equipment and shall not exceed quantities set forth in the applicable building code.

6. Group M occupancies: Quantities in dining, office, and school uses within Group M occupancies shall not exceed that necessary for demonstration, laboratory work, maintenance purposes, and operation of equipment and shall not exceed quantities set forth in the applicable building code. The maximum allowable quantities for storage in wholesale and retail sales areas shall be in accordance with Section 5704.3.4.1.

7. Group R occupancies: Quantities in Group R occupancies shall not exceed that necessary for maintenance purposes and operation of equipment and shall not exceed quantities set forth in the applicable building code.

8. Group S occupancies: Quantities in dining and office uses within Group S occupancies shall not exceed that necessary for demonstration, laboratory work, maintenance purposes, and operation of equipment and shall not exceed quantities set forth in the applicable building code.

5704.3.4.3 Quantities exceeding limits for control areas. Where required by the applicable building code, quantities exceeding those allowed in control areas set forth in Section 5704.3.4.1 shall be in liquid storage rooms or liquid storage warehouses approved by the building official in accordance with Sections 5704.3.7 and 5704.3.8, and the applicable building code.

5704.3.4.4 Liquids for maintenance and operation of equipment. In all occupancies, quantities of flammable and combustible liquids in excess of 10 gallons (38 L) used for maintenance purposes and the operation of equipment shall be stored in liquid storage cabinets in accordance with Section 5704.3.2. Quantities not exceeding 10 gallons (38 L) are allowed to be stored outside of a cabinet when in approved containers located in private garages or other approved locations.

42. Change Section 5704.3.5.1 to read:

5704.3.5.1 Basement storage. Class I, Class II, and Class IIIA liquids shall be allowed to be stored in basements in amounts not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area for use-open systems when approved by the building official in accordance with the applicable building code.

43. Change Exception to Section 5704.3.6.2 to read:

Exception: Metal containers not exceeding 55 gallons (208 L) are allowed to store up to 240 gallons (908 L) of the maximum allowable quantity per control area of Class IB and Class IC liquids in a control area. The building shall be equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with the applicable building code. The containers shall be provided with plastic caps without cap seals and shall be stored upright. Containers shall not be stacked or stored in racks and shall not be located in areas accessible to the public.

44. Change Section 5704.3.7.1 to read:

5704.3.7.1 General. Quantities of liquids exceeding those set forth in the applicable building code for storage in control areas shall be stored in a liquid storage room complying with the applicable building code.

45. Change Section 5704.3.7.2.2 to read:

5704.3.7.2.2 Separation and aisles. Unless otherwise approved in accordance with the applicable building code, separation and aisles shall comply with this section.

Piles shall be separated from each other by at least four-foot (1219 mm) aisles. Aisles shall be provided so that all containers are 20 feet (6096 mm) or less from an aisle. Where the storage of liquids is on racks, a minimum four-foot-wide (1219 mm) aisle shall be provided between adjacent rows of racks and adjacent storage of liquids. Main aisles shall be a minimum of eight feet (2438 mm) wide.

Additional aisles shall be maintained for access to doors, required windows and ventilation openings, standpipe connections, mechanical equipment, and switches. Such aisles shall be at least three feet (914 mm) in width, unless greater widths are required for separation of piles or racks, in which case the greater width shall be provided.

46. Change Sections 5704.3.7.3 through 5704.3.7.5 to read:

5704.3.7.3 Spill control and secondary containment. Where provided or required by the applicable building code, liquid storage rooms shall maintain spill control and secondary containment in accordance with Section 5004.2 and the applicable building code.

5704.3.7.4 Ventilation. Where provided or required by the applicable building code, liquid storage rooms shall be ventilated in accordance with Section 5004.3 and the applicable building code.

5704.3.7.5 Fire protection. Fire protection for liquid storage rooms shall comply with the applicable building code and Sections 5704.3.7.5.1 and 5704.3.7.5.2.

47. Change Section 5704.3.7.5.1 to read:

5704.3.7.5.1 Fire-extinguishing systems. Fire-extinguishing systems for liquid storage rooms shall be maintained in accordance with Chapter 9 and the applicable building code.

48. Change Sections 5704.3.8 and 5704.3.8.1 to read:

5704.3.8 Liquid storage warehouses. Buildings used for storage of flammable or combustible liquids in quantities exceeding those set forth in Section 5704.3.4 for control areas and Section 5704.3.7 for liquid storage rooms shall be approved by the building official in accordance with the applicable building code.

5704.3.8.1 Quantities and storage arrangement. The total quantities of liquids in a liquid storage warehouse shall not be limited unless otherwise limited by the applicable building code. Unless otherwise approved by the applicable building code, the arrangement of storage shall be in accordance with Table 5704.3.6.3(2) or 5704.3.6.3(3).

49. Change Sections 5704.3.8.1.1 and 5704.3.8.1.2 to read:

5704.3.8.1.1 Mixed storage. Mixed storage shall be in accordance with Section 5704.3.7.2.1 unless otherwise required by the applicable building code.

5704.3.8.1.2 Separation and aisles. Separation and aisles shall be in accordance with Section 5704.3.7.2.2 unless otherwise required by the applicable building code.

50. Change Sections 5704.3.8.2 through 5704.3.8.4 to read:

5704.3.8.2 Spill control and secondary containment. Liquid storage warehouses shall maintain spill control and secondary containment as set forth in Section 5004.2 and the applicable building code.

5704.3.8.3 Ventilation. Ventilation for liquid storage warehouses storing containers greater than five gallons (19 L) in capacity shall be operated and maintained in accordance with the applicable building code.

5704.3.8.4 Fire extinguishing systems. Automatic sprinkler systems for liquid storage warehouses shall be maintained in accordance with Chapter 9 and the applicable building code.

51. Change Section 5704.3.8.5 to read:

5704.3.8.5 Warehouse hose lines. Where provided or required by the applicable building code, in liquid storage warehouses either 1-1/2-inch (38 mm) lined or one-inch (25 mm) hard rubber hand hose lines shall be maintained in sufficient number to reach all liquid storage areas and shall be maintained in accordance with Chapter 9.

52. Change Section 5704.4.3 to read:

5704.4.3 Spill control and secondary containment. Where provided in accordance with the applicable building code, spill control and secondary containment for storage areas shall be maintained in accordance with Section 5703.4 and the applicable building code.

Exception:

Containers stored on approved containment pallets in accordance with Section 5004.2.3 and containers stored in cabinets and lockers with integral spill containment.

53. Change Section 5704.4.7 to read:

5704.4.7 Weather protection. Weather protection for outdoor storage shall be maintained in accordance with Section 5004.13.and the applicable building code.

D. The following change shall be made to Section 5705, Dispensing, Use, Mixing, and Handling:

1. Change Section 5705.3.6.2.3 to read:

5705.3.6.2.3 Solvent quantity limits. Solvent quantities shall be limited in accordance with the applicable building code.

2. Change Section 5705.5 including Items 4 and 7 (Items 1 through 3 and 5 through 6 remain) to read:

5705.5 Alcohol-based hand rubs classified as Class I or Class II liquids. The use of approved dispensers containing alcohol-based hand rubs classified as Class I or Class II liquids shall be in accordance with all of the following:

4. Dispensers shall be mounted or located so that the bottom of the dispenser is not less than 42 inches (1067 mm) and not more than 48 inches (1219 mm) above the finished floor.

7. Dispensers installed or located in occupancies with carpeted floors shall only be allowed in smoke compartments or fire areas equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13 or NFPA 13R or the applicable building code.

3. Change Section 5705.5.1, including Item 5 (Items 1 through 4 remain) to read:

5705.5.1 Corridor installations. Where approved dispensers containing alcohol-based hand rubs are installed or located in corridors, they shall be in accordance with all of the following:

5. Projections into a corridor shall be in accordance with the applicable building code.

E. The following changes shall be made to Section 5706, Special Operations:

1. Change Section 5706.2.4.2 to read:

5706.2.4.2 Vents. Tanks shall be provided with a method of normal and emergency venting. Normal vents shall be in accordance with the applicable building code.

Emergency vents shall be in accordance with Section 5704.2.7.4. Emergency vents shall be arranged to discharge in a manner that prevents localized overheating or flame impingement on any part of the tank in the event that vapors from such vents are ignited.

2. Change Section 5706.2.6 to read:

5706.2.6 Spill control, drainage control, and diking. Where provided or required by the applicable building code, indoor storage and dispensing areas shall be maintained with spill control and drainage control as set forth in Section 5703.4. Where provided or required by the applicable building code, outdoor storage areas shall be maintained with drainage control or diking as set forth in Section 5704.2.10.

3. Delete Section 5706.3.3.1.

4. Change Sections 5706.4.1, 5706.4.2, 5706.4.4, 5706.4.7.6, and 5706.4.9 to read:

5706.4.1 Building construction. Buildings shall be maintained in accordance with the applicable building code.

5706.4.2 Means of egress. Rooms in which liquids are stored, used, or transferred by pumps shall have means of egress maintained in accordance with Chapter 10 and the applicable building code to prevent occupants from being trapped in the event of fire.

5706.4.4 Ventilation. Ventilation for rooms, buildings, and enclosures in which Class I liquids are pumped, used, or transferred shall be operated and maintained in accordance with the applicable building code. When natural ventilation is inadequate, mechanical ventilation shall be provided in accordance with the applicable building code.

5706.4.7.6 Piping, valves, and fittings. Piping, valves, and fittings shall be maintained in accordance with the applicable building code.

5706.4.9 Drainage control. Loading and unloading areas shall be maintained with drainage control in accordance with this chapter and the applicable building code.

5. Change Sections 5706.4.10, 5706.5.1.2, 5706.5.1.3, 5706.5.1.5, 5706.5.1.6, 5706.8.1, 5706.8.3, and 5706.8.5 to read:

5706.4.10 Fire protection. Fire protection for bulk plants or terminals shall be maintained in accordance with Chapter 9, Sections 5706.4.10.1 through 5706.4.10.4, and the applicable building code.

5706.5.1.2 Weather protection canopies. Where weather protection canopies are provided, they shall be approved by the building official and maintained in accordance with Section 5004.13 and the applicable building code.

5706.5.1.3 Ventilation. Ventilation shall be operated and maintained to prevent accumulation of vapors in accordance with the applicable building code.

5706.5.1.5 Spill control and secondary containment. Areas where transfer operations are located shall be maintained with spill control and secondary containment in accordance with the applicable building code.

5706.5.1.6 Fire protection. Fire protection shall be maintained in accordance with Chapter 9, Section 5703.2, and the applicable building code.

5706.8.1 Over-pressure or vacuum protection. Tanks and equipment shall have independent venting for over-pressure or vacuum conditions that might occur from malfunction of the vapor recovery or processing system.

Exception: For tanks, venting shall comply with the applicable building code.

5706.8.3 Vapor collection systems and overfill protection. The operation of the vapor collection system and overfill protection shall be in accordance with this section and Section 19.5 of NFPA 30.

5706.8.5 Overfill protection. Storage tanks served by vapor recovery or processing systems shall be equipped with overfill protection in accordance with the applicable building code.

6. Change Section 5707.1 and delete Sections 5707.1.1 through 5707.6.6.

Section 5707.1 to read:

5707.1 Mobile fueling operations. Delivery of Class I, Class II, and Class III liquids to the fuel tank of a highway vehicle from a tank vehicle, a tank carried on a vehicle, or a nonportable container is prohibited.

Exceptions:

1. The refueling of highway vehicles in an emergency.

2. The refueling of vehicles in compliance with Sections 5706.5.4.1 through 5706.5.4.5.

3. Vehicles used for farm operations and machinery.