Code of Massachusetts Regulations
780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
Chapter 4 - Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy
Section 414 - HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Subsection 414.6 - Outdoor storage, dispensing and use

Universal Citation: 780 CMR MA Code of Regs 414.6

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

The outdoor storage, dispensing and use of hazardous materials shall be in accordance with the International Fire Code. [F]

414.6.1 Weather protection. Where weather protection is provided for sheltering outdoor hazardous material storage or use areas, such areas shall be considered outdoor storage or use when the weather protection structure complies with Sections 414.6.1.1 through 414.6.1.3. [F]

414.6.1.1 Walls. Walls shall not obstruct more than one side of the structure. [F]

Exception: Walls shall be permitted to obstruct portions of multiple sides of the structure, provided that the obstructed area does not exceed 25 percent of the structure's perimeter.

414.6.1.2 Separation distance. The distance from the structure to buildings, lot lines, public ways or means of egress to a public way shall not be less than the distance required for an outside hazardous material storage or use area without weather protection. [F]

414.6.1.3 Noncombustible construction. The overhead structure shall be of approved noncombustible construction with a maximum area of 1,500 square feet (140 m2). [F]

Exception: The increases permitted by Section 506 apply.

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