Ohio Administrative Code
Title 1301:7 - Division of State Fire Marshal
Chapter 1301:7-7 - Ohio Fire Code
Section 1301:7-7-54 - Corrosive materials
Universal Citation: OH Admin Code 1301:7-7-54
Current through all regulations passed and filed through September 16, 2024
(A) Section 5401 General
(1)
5401.1 Scope. The storage and use of corrosive materials
shall be in accordance with this rule. Compressed gases shall also comply with
rule
1301:7-7-53 of
the Administrative Code.
Exceptions:
1.
Display and
storage in Group M and storage in Group S occupancies complying with paragraph
(C)(11)(500311) of rule
1301:7-7-50
of the Administrative Code.
2.
Stationary storage
battery systems in accordance with paragraph (H)(608) of rule
1301:7-7-06
of the Administrative Code.
3.
This rule shall
not apply to R-717 (ammonia) where used as a refrigerant in a refrigeration
system (see paragraph (F)(606) of rule
1301:7-7-06
of the Administrative Code).
(2)
5401.2 Permits.
Permits shall be required as set forth in rule
1301:7-7-01
of the Administrative Code.
(B) Section 5402 Definitions
(1)
5402.1 Definition. The following term is defined in rule
1301:7-7-02 of the
Administrative Code.
"Corrosive."
(C) Section 5403 General requirements
(1)
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 control area indicated in paragraph (C)(1)(50031) of
rule
1301:7-7-50
of the Administrative Code shall be in accordance with paragraphs (A)(5001) and
(C)(5003) of rule
1301:7-7-50
of the Administrative Code and paragraph (A)(5401) of this
rule.
(2)
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 control area indicated in
paragraph (C)(1)(50031) of rule 1301:7-7-50 of the Administrative Code shall be
in accordance with this rule and rule
1301:7-7-50
of the Administrative Code.
(D) Section 5404 Storage
(1)
5404.1 Indoor storage. Indoor storage of corrosive materials
in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated
in Table 5003.1.1(2) of rule
1301:7-7-50
of the Administrative Code, shall be in accordance with paragraphs (A)(5001),
(C)(5003) and (D)(5004) of rule
1301:7-7-50
of the Administrative Code and this rule.
(a)
5404.1.1
Liquid-tight floor. In addition to the provisions of paragraph (D)(12)( 5004.12
) of rule
1301:7-7-50
of the Administrative Code, floors in storage areas for corrosive liquids shall
be of liquid-tight construction.
(2)
5404.2 Outdoor
storage. Outdoor storage of corrosive materials in amounts exceeding the
maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Table 5003.1.1(4) of
rule
1301:7-7-50
of the Administrative Code shall be in accordance with paragraphs (A)(5001),
(C)(5003) and (D)(5004) of rule
1301:7-7-50
of the Administrative Code and this rule.
(a)
5404.2.1
Above-ground outside storage tanks. Above-ground outside storage tanks
exceeding an aggregate quantity of 1,000 gallons (3785 L) of corrosive liquids
shall be provided with secondary containment in accordance with paragraph
(D)(2)(b)(5004.2.2) of rule
1301:7-7-50
of the Administrative Code.
(b)
5404.2.2 Distance
from storage to exposures. Outdoor storage of corrosive materials shall not be
within 20 feet (6096 mm) of buildings not associated with the manufacturing or
distribution of such materials, lot lines, public streets, public alleys,
public ways or means of egress. A 2-hour fire barrier wall without openings or
penetrations, and extending not less than 30 inches (762 mm) above and to the
sides of the storage area, is allowed in lieu of such distance. The wall shall
either be an independent structure, or the exterior wall of the building
adjacent to the storage area.
(E) Section 5405 Use
(1)
5405.1
Indoor use. The indoor use of corrosive materials in amounts exceeding the
maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Table 5003.1.1(2) of
rule
1301:7-7-50
of the Administrative Code shall be in accordance with paragraphs (A)(5001),
(C)(5003) and (E)(5005) of rule
1301:7-7-50
of the Administrative Code and this rule.
(a)
5405.1.1 Liquid
transfer. Corrosive liquids shall be transferred in accordance with paragraph
(E)(1)(j)(5005 1 10) of rule
1301:7-7-50
of the Administrative Code.
(b)
5405.1.2
Ventilation. Where corrosive materials are dispensed or used, mechanical
exhaust ventilation in accordance with paragraph (E)(2)(a)(i)(5005.2.1.1) of
rule
1301:7-7-50
of the Administrative Code shall be provided.
(2)
5405.2 Outdoor
use. The outdoor use of corrosive materials in amounts exceeding the maximum
allowable quantity per control area indicated in Table 5003.1.1(4) of rule
1301:7-7-50
of the Administrative Code shall be in accordance with paragraphs (A)(5001),
(C)(5003) and (E)(5005) of rule
1301:7-7-50
of the Administrative Code and this rule.
(a)
5405.2.1 Distance
from use to exposures. Outdoor use of corrosive materials shall be located in
accordance with paragraph (D)(2)(b)(5404.2.2) of this rule.
Replaces: 1301:7-7-31.
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