Ohio Administrative Code
Title 1301:7 - Division of State Fire Marshal
Chapter 1301:7-7 - Ohio Fire Code
Section 1301:7-7-62 - Organic peroxides

Universal Citation: OH Admin Code 1301:7-7-62

Current through all regulations passed and filed through September 16, 2024

(A) Section 6201 General

(1) 6201.1 Scope. The storage and use of organic peroxides shall be in accordance with this rule and rule 1301:7-7-50 of the Administrative Code.

Unclassified detonable organic peroxides that are capable of detonation in their normal shipping containers under conditions of fire exposure shall be stored in accordance with rule 1301:7-7-56 of the Administrative Code.

(2) 6201.2 Permits. Permits shall be required for organic peroxides as set forth in rule 1301:7-7-01 of the Administrative Code.

(B) Section 6202 Definition

(1) 6202.1 Definition. The following term is defined in rule 1301:7-7-02 of the Administrative Code.

"Organic peroxide."

"Class I."

"Class II."

"Class V."

"Unclassified detonable."

(C) Section 6203 General requirements

(1) 6203.1 Quantities not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area. The storage and use of organic peroxides in amounts not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in paragraph (C)(1)( 5003.1) 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 paragraphs (A)(6201) and (C)(6203) of this rule.
(a) 6203.1.1 Special limitations for indoor storage and use by occupancy. The indoor storage and use of organic peroxides shall be in accordance with paragraphs (C)(1)(a)(i)(6203.1.1.1) to (C)(1)(a)(iv)(6203.1.1.4) of this rule.
(i) 6203.1.1.1 Group A, E, I or U occupancies. In Group A, E, I or U occupancies, any amount of unclassified detonable and Class I organic peroxides shall be stored in accordance with the following:
(a) Unclassified detonable and Class I organic peroxides shall be stored in hazardous materials storage cabinets complying with paragraph (C)(8)(g)(5003.8.7) of rule 1301:7-7-50 of the Administrative Code.

(b) The hazardous materials storage cabinets shall not contain other storage.

(ii) 6203.1.1.2 Group R occupancies. Unclassified detonable and Class I organic peroxides shall not be stored or used within Group R occupancies.

(iii) 6203.1.1.3 Group B, F, M or S occupancies. Unclassified detonable and Class I organic peroxides shall not be stored or used in offices, or retail sales areas of Group B, F, M or S occupancies.

(iv) 6203.1.1.4 Classrooms. In classrooms in Group B, F or M occupancies, any amount of unclassified detonable and Class I organic peroxides shall be stored in accordance with the following:
(a) Unclassified detonable and Class I organic peroxides shall be stored in hazardous materials storage cabinets complying with paragraph (C)(8)(g)(5003.8.7) of rule 1301:7-7-50 of the Administrative Code.

(b) The hazardous materials storage cabinets shall not contain other storage.

(2) 6203.2 Quantities exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area. The storage and use of organic peroxides in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in paragraph (C)(1)( 5003.1) of rule 1301:7-7-50 of the Administrative Code shall be in accordance with rule 1301:7-7-50 of the Administrative Code and this rule.

(D) Section 6204 Storage

(1) 6204.1 Indoor storage. Indoor storage of organic peroxides in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Table 5003.1.1(1) 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.

Indoor storage of unclassified detonable organic peroxides that are capable of detonation in their normal shipping containers under conditions of fire exposure shall be stored in accordance with rule 1301:7-7-56 of the Administrative Code.

(a) 6204.1.1 Detached storage. Storage of organic peroxides shall be in detached buildings where required by paragraph (C)(8)(b)(5003.8.2) of rule 1301:7-7-50 of the Administrative Code.

(b) 6204.1.2 Distance from detached buildings to exposures. In addition to the requirements of the building code as listed in rule 1301:7-7-80 of the Administrative Code, detached storage buildings for Class I, II, III, IV and V organic peroxides shall be located in accordance with Table 6204.1.2 of this rule. Detached buildings containing quantities of unclassified detonable organic peroxides in excess of those set forth in Table 5003.8.2 of rule 1301:7-7-50 of the Administrative Code shall be located in accordance with Table 5604.5.2(1) of rule 1301:7-7-56 of the Administrative Code.

Table 6204.1.2

Organic peroxides - distance to exposures from detached storage buildings or outdoor storage areas

Organic peroxide class

Maximum storage quantity (pounds) at minimum separation distance

Distance to buildings, lot lines, public streets, public alleys, public ways or means of egress

Distance between individual detached storage buildings or individual outdoor storage areas

50 feet

100 feet

150 feet

20 feet

75 feet

100 feet

I

2,000

20,000

175,000

2,000

20,000

175,000

II

100,000

200,000

No limit

100,000a

No limit

No limit

III

200,000

No limit

No limit

200,000a

No limit

No limit

IV

No limit

No limit

No limit

No limit

No limit

No limit

V

No limit

No limit

No limit

No limit

No limit

No limit

For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 pound = 0.454 kg.

a. Where the amount of organic peroxide stored exceeds this amount, the minimum separation shall be 50 feet.

(c) 6204.1.3 Liquid-tight floor. In addition to the requirements of paragraph (D)(12)( 5004.12) of rule 1301:7-7-50 of the Administrative Code, floors of storage areas shall be of liquid-tight construction.

(d) 6204.1.4 Electrical wiring and equipment. In addition to the requirements of paragraph (C)(9)(d)(5003.9.4) of rule 1301:7-7-50 of the Administrative Code, electrical wiring and equipment in storage areas for Class I or II organic peroxides shall comply with the requirements for electrical Class I, Division 2 locations.

(e) 6204.1.5 Smoke detection. An approved supervised smoke detection system in accordance with paragraph (G)(907) of rule 1301:7-7-09 of the Administrative Code shall be provided in rooms or areas where Class I, II or III organic peroxides are stored. Activation of the smoke detection system shall sound a local alarm.

Exception: A smoke detection system shall not be required in detached storage buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic fire-extinguishing system complying with rule 1301:7-7-09 of the Administrative Code.

(f) 6204.1.6 Maximum quantities. Maximum allowable quantities per building in a mixed occupancy building shall not exceed the amounts set forth in Table 5003.8.2 of rule 1301:7-7-50 of the Administrative Code. Maximum allowable quantities per building in a detached storage building shall not exceed the amounts specified in Table 6204.1.2 of this rule.

(g) 6204.1.7 Storage arrangement. Storage arrangements for organic peroxides shall be in accordance with Table 6204.1.7 of this rule and shall comply with all of the following:
(i) Containers and packages in storage areas shall be closed.

(ii) Bulk storage shall not be in piles or bins.

(iii) A minimum 2-foot (610 mm) clear space shall be maintained between storage and uninsulated metal walls.

(iv) Fifty-five-gallon (208 L) drums shall not be stored more than one drum high.

Table 6204.1.7

Storage of organic peroxides

Organic peroxide class

Pile configuration

Maximum quantity per building

Maximum width (feet)

Maximum height (feet)

Minimum distance to next pile (feet)

Minimum distance to walls (feet)

I

6

8

4a

4b

Note c

II

10

8

4a

4b

Note c

III

10

8

4a

4b

Note c

IV

16

10

3a,d

4b

No requirement

V

No requirement

No requirement

No requirement

No requirement

No requirement

For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm.

a. Not less than one main aisle with a minimum width of 8 feet shall divide the storage area.

b. Distance to noncombustible walls is allowed to be reduced to 2 feet.

c. See Table 6204.1.2 of this rule for maximum quantities.

d. The distance shall be not less than one-half the pile height.

(h) 6204.1.8 Location in building. The storage of Class I or II organic peroxides shall be on the ground floor. Class III organic peroxides shall not be stored in basements.

(i) 6204.1.9 Contamination. Organic peroxides shall be stored in their original DOTn shipping containers. Organic peroxides shall be stored in a manner to prevent contamination.

(j) 6204.1.10 Explosion control. Indoor storage rooms, areas and buildings containing unclassified detonable and Class I organic peroxides shall be provided with explosion control in accordance with paragraph (K)(911) of rule 1301:7-7-09 of the Administrative Code.

(k) 6204.1.11 Standby power. Standby power shall be provided in accordance with paragraph (D)(604) of rule 1301:7-7-06 of the Administrative Code for the following systems used to protect Class I and unclassified detonable organic peroxide.
1. Exhaust ventilation system.

2. Treatment system.

3. Gas detection system.

4. Smoke detection system.

5. Temperature control system.

6. Fire alarm system.

7. Emergency alarm system.

(i) 6204.1.11.1 Fail-safe engineered systems. Standby power shall not be required for mechanical exhaust ventilation, treatment systems and temperature control systems where approved fail-safe engineered systems are installed.

(2) 6204.2 Outdoor storage. Outdoor storage of organic peroxides in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantities per control area indicated in Table 5003.1.1 (3) 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) 6204.2.1 Distance from storage to exposures. Outdoor storage areas for organic peroxides shall be located in accordance with Table 6204.1.2 of this rule.

(b) 6204.2.2 Electrical wiring and equipment. In addition to the requirements of paragraph (C)(9)(d)(5003.9.4) of rule 1301:7-7-50 of the Administrative Code, electrical wiring and equipment in outdoor storage areas containing unclassified detonable, Class I or II organic peroxides shall comply with the requirements for electrical Class I, Division 2 locations.

(c) 6204.2.3 Maximum quantities. Maximum quantities of organic peroxides in outdoor storage shall be in accordance with Table 6204.1.2 of this rule.

(d) 6204.2.4 Storage arrangement. Storage arrangements shall be in accordance with Table 6204.1.7 of this rule.

(e) 6204.2.5 Separation. In addition to the requirements of paragraph (C)(9)(h)(5003.9.8) of rule 1301:7-7-50 of the Administrative Code, outdoor storage areas for organic peroxides in amounts exceeding those specified in Table 5003.8.2 of rule 1301:7-7-50 of the Administrative Code shall be located a minimum distance of 50 feet (15 240 mm) from other hazardous material storage.

(E) Section 6205 Use

(1) 6205.1 General. The use of organic peroxides in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Table 5003.1.1(1) or 5003.1.1(3) 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.

Replaces: 1301:7-7-62

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