California Code of Regulations
Title 8 - Industrial Relations
Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations
Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety
Subchapter 7 - General Industry Safety Orders
Group 20 - Flammable Liquids, Gases and Vapors
Article 141 - Container and Portable Tank Storage
Section 5536 - Storage Inside Buildings

Universal Citation: 8 CA Code of Regs 5536

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

(a) Flammable or combustible liquids, including stock for sale, shall not be stored so as to limit use of exits, stairways, or areas normally used for the safe egress of people.

(b) The storage of flammable or combustible liquids in containers or portable tanks shall comply with Sections 5537 through 5541. (Title 24, T8-5536)

1. Amendment filed 7-16-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 29).

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