Ohio Administrative Code
Title 1301:7 - Division of State Fire Marshal
Chapter 1301:7-7 - Ohio Fire Code
Section 1301:7-7-51 - Aerosols
Current through all regulations passed and filed through September 16, 2024
(A) Section 5101 General
(B) Section 5102 Definitions
"Aerosol."
"Level 1 aerosol products."
"Level 2 aerosol products."
"Level 3 aerosol products."
"Aerosol container."
"Aerosol warehouse."
"Propellant."
"Retail display area."
(C) Section 5103 Classification of aerosol products
Table 5103.1 Classification of aerosol products
Chemical heat of combustion |
Aerosol classification |
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Greater than (Btu/lb) |
Less than or equal to (Btu/ lb) |
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0 |
8,600 |
1 |
8,600 |
13,000 |
2 |
13,000 |
----- |
3 |
For SI: 1 British thermal unit per pound = 0.002326 KJ/g.
"LEVEL AEROSOLS"
(D) Section 5104 Inside storage of aerosol products
The maximum quantity shall be increased 100 per cent where the excess quantity is stored in storage cabinets in accordance with paragraph (D)(3)(b)(5704.3.2) of rule 1301:7-7-57 of the Administrative Code.
Table 5104.3.1 Nonsegregated storage of Level 2 and 3 aerosol products in general purpose warehousesb
Less than or equal to (Btu/lb) |
Maximum net weight per floor (pounds)b |
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Palletized or solid-pile storage |
Rack storage |
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Unprotected |
Protecteda |
Unprotected |
Protecteda |
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2 |
2,500 |
12,000 |
2,500 |
24,000 |
3 |
1,000 |
12,000 |
1,000 |
24,000 |
Combination 2 and 3 |
2,500 |
12,000 |
2,500 |
24,000 |
For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 pound = 0.454 kg, 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2.
Table 5104.3.2 Segregated storage of Level 2 and 3 aerosol products in general purpose warehouses
Storage separation |
Maximum segregated storage areaa |
Sprinkler requirements |
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Percentage of building area (per cent) |
Area limitation (square feet) |
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Separation areae, f |
15 |
20,000 |
Notes b, c |
Chain-link fence enclosured |
20 |
20,000 |
Notes b, c |
1-hour fire-resistance-rated interior walls |
20 |
30,000 |
Note b |
2-hour fire-resistance-rated interior walls |
25 |
40,000 |
Note b |
3-hour fire-resistance-rated interior walls |
30 |
50,000 |
Note b |
For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2.
Table 5104.3.2.2 Segregated storage aisle widths and distance to aisles in general purpose warehouses
Storage condition |
Minimum aisle width (feet) |
Maximum distance from storage to aisle (feet) |
Solid pile or palletizeda |
4 feet between piles |
25 |
Racks with ESFR sprinklersa |
4 feet between racks and adjacent Level 2 and 3 aerosol product storage |
25 |
Racks without ESFR sprinklersa |
8 feet between racks and adjacent Level 2 and 3 aerosol product storage |
25 |
For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm.
Exception: Flammable and combustible liquids in 1-quart (946 mL) metal containers and smaller shall be permitted to be stored in an aerosol warehouse.
The maximum aggregate storage quantity of Level 2 and 3 aerosol products permitted in separate inside storage rooms protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 30B as listed in rule 1301:7-7-80 of the Administrative Code shall be 5,000 pounds (2270 kg).
Table 5104.7 Maximum quantities of Level 2 and 3 aerosol products in retail storage areas
Maximum net weight per floor (pounds) |
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Segregated storage |
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Floor |
Nonsegregated storagea,b |
Storage cabinetsb |
Separated from retail areac |
Basement |
Not permitted |
Not permitted |
Not permitted |
Ground floor |
2,500 |
5,000 |
Note d |
Upper floors |
500 |
1,000 |
Note d |
For SI: 1 pound = 0.454 kg, 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2.
(E) Section 5105 Outside storage
Table 5105.1 Distance to exposures for outside storage of Level 2 and 3 aerosol products
Exposure |
Minimum distance from aerosol storage (feet)a |
Public alleys, public ways, public streets |
20 |
Buildings |
50 |
Exit discharge to a public way |
50 |
Lot lines |
20 |
Other outside storage |
50 |
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm.
(F) Section 5106 Retail display
Table 5106.2.1 Maximum quantities of Level 2 and 3 aerosol products in retail display areas
Maximum net weight per floor (pounds)b |
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Floor |
Unprotecteda |
Protected in accordance with paragraph (F)(2)(5106.2)a,c of this rule |
Protected in accordance with paragraph (F)(3)( 5106.3)c of this rule |
Basement |
Not allowed |
500 |
500 |
Ground |
2,500 |
10,000 |
10,000 |
Upper |
500 |
2,000 |
Not allowed |
For SI: 1 pound = 0.454 kg, 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2.
Table 5106.4 Maximum storage quantities for storage areas adjacent to retail display of Level 2 and Level 3 aerosols
Maximum net weight per floor (pounds) |
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Floor |
Unseparateda,b |
Separated |
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Storage cabinetsb |
1-hour occupancy separation |
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Basement |
Not allowed |
Not allowed |
Not allowed |
Ground |
2,500 |
5,000 |
In accordance with Sections 6.3.4.3 and 6.3.4.4 of NFPA 30B as listed in rule 1301:7-7-80 of the Administrative Code |
Upper |
500 |
1,000 |
In accordance with Sections 6.3.4.3 and 6.3.4.4 of NFPA 30B as listed in rule 1301:7-7-80 of the Administrative Code |
For SI: 1 pound = 0.454 kg, 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2.
Exceptions:
(G) Section 5107 Manufacturing facilities
Replaces: 1301:7-7-28.