Ohio Administrative Code
Title 1301:7 - Division of State Fire Marshal
Chapter 1301:7-7 - Ohio Fire Code
Section 1301:7-7-66 - Unstable (reactive) materials
Universal Citation: OH Admin Code 1301:7-7-66
Current through all regulations passed and filed through September 16, 2024
(A) Section 6601 General
(1)
6601.1 Scope. The storage and use of unstable (reactive)
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)( 5003.11) of rule
1301:7-7-50
of the Administrative Code.
2.
Detonable unstable
(reactive) materials shall be stored in accordance with rule
1301:7-7-56
of the Administrative Code.
(2)
6601.2 Permits.
Permits shall be required as set forth in rule
1301:7-7-01
of the Administrative Code.
(B) Section 6602 Definition
(1)
6602.1 Definition. The following term is defined in rule
1301:7-7-02 of the
Administrative Code.
"Unstable (reactive) material."
"Class 4."
"Class 3."
"Class 2."
"Class 1."
(C) Section 6603 General requirements
(1)
6603.1 Quantities
not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area. Quantities of
unstable (reactive) materials not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per
control area shall be in accordance with paragraphs (C)(1)(a)(6603.1.1) to
(C)(1)(b)(v)(6603.1.2.5) of this rule.
(a)
6603.1.1 General.
The storage and use of unstable (reactive) materials 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)(6601) and (C)(6603) of this
rule.
(b)
6603.1.2 Limitations for indoor storage and use by
occupancy. The indoor storage of unstable (reactive) materials shall be in
accordance with paragraphs (C)(1)(b)(i)(6603.1.2.1) to (C)(1)(b)(v)(6603.1.2.5)
of this rule.
(i)
6603.1.2.1 Group A, E, I or U occupancies. In Group A,
E, I or U occupancies, any amount of Class 3 and 4 unstable (reactive)
materials shall be stored in accordance with the following:
(a)
Class 3 and 4
unstable (reactive) materials shall be stored in hazardous material storage
cabinets complying with paragraph (C)(8)(g)(5003.8.7) of rule
1301:7-7-50
of the Administrative Code.
(b)
The hazardous
material storage cabinets shall not contain other
storage.
(ii)
6603.1.2.2 Group R occupancies. Class 3 and 4 unstable
(reactive) materials shall not be stored or used within Group R
occupancies.
(iii)
6603.1.2.3 Group M occupancies. Class 4 unstable
(reactive) materials shall not be stored or used in retail sales portions of
Group M occupancies.
(iv)
6603.1.2.4 Offices. Class 3 and 4 unstable (reactive)
materials shall not be stored or used in offices of Group B, F, M or S
occupancies.
(v)
6603.1.2.5 Classrooms. In classrooms in Group B, F or M
occupancies, any amount of Class 3 and 4 unstable (reactive) materials shall be
stored in accordance with the following:
(a)
Class 3 and 4
unstable (reactive) materials shall be stored in hazardous material storage
cabinets complying with paragraph (C)(8)(g)(5003.8.7) of rule
1301:7-7-50
of the Administrative Code.
(b)
The hazardous
material storage cabinets shall not contain other
storage.
(2)
6603.2 Quantities
exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area. The storage and use
of unstable (reactive) materials 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 6604 Storage
(1)
6604.1 Indoor storage. Indoor storage of unstable (reactive)
materials 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.
In addition, Class 3 and 4 unstable (reactive) detonable materials shall be stored in accordance with the building code as listed in rule 1301:7-7-80 of the Administrative Code requirements for explosives.
(a)
6604.1.1 Detached
storage. Storage of unstable (reactive) materials shall be in detached
buildings when required in paragraph (C)(8)(b)(5003.8.2) of rule
1301:7-7-50
of the Administrative Code.
(b)
6604.1.2
Explosion control. Indoor storage rooms, areas and buildings containing Class 3
or 4 unstable (reactive) materials shall be provided with explosion control in
accordance with paragraph (K)(911) of rule
1301:7-7-09
of the Administrative Code.
(c)
6604.1.3
Liquid-tight'floor. In addition to paragraph (D)(12)( 5004.12) of rule
1301:7-7-50
of the Administrative Code, floors of storage areas for liquids and solids
shall be of liquid-tight construction.
(d)
6604.1.4 Storage
configuration. Unstable (reactive) materials stored in quantities greater than
500 cubic feet (14 m3) shall be separated into
piles, each not larger than 500 cubic feet (14 m3).
Aisle width shall not be less than the height of the piles or 4 feet (1219 mm),
whichever is greater.
Exception: Materials stored in tanks.
(e)
6604.1.5 Location in building. Unstable (reactive)
materials shall not be stored in basements.
(2)
6604.2 Outdoor
storage. Outdoor storage of unstable (reactive) materials 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)
6604.2.1 Distance
from storage to exposures Class 4 and 3 (detonable) materials. Outdoor storage
of Class 4 or 3 (detonable) unstable (reactive) material shall be in accordance
with Table 5604.5.2(2) of rule
1301:7-7-56
of the Administrative Code. The number of pounds of material listed in the
table shall be the net weight of the material present. Alternatively, the
number of pounds of material shall be based on trinitrotoluene (TNT) equivalent
weight.
(b)
6604.2.2 Distance from storage to exposures Class 3
(deflagratable) materials. Outdoor storage of deflagratable Class 3 unstable
(reactive) materials shall be in accordance with Table 5604.5.2(3) of rule
1301:7-7-56
of the Administrative Code. The number of pounds of material listed shall be
the net weight of the material present.
(c)
6604.2.3 Distance
from storage to exposures Class 2 and 1 materials. Outdoor storage of Class 2
or 1 unstable (reactive) materials shall not be located within 20 feet (6096
mm) of buildings not associated with the manufacture or distribution of such
materials, lot lines, public streets, public alleys, public ways or means of
egress. The minimum required distance shall not apply when fire barriers
without openings or penetrations having a minimum fire-resistance rating of 2
hours interrupt the line of sight between the storage and the exposure. The
fire barrier shall either be an independent structure or the exterior wall of
the building adjacent to the storage area.
(d)
6604.2.4 Storage
configuration. Piles of unstable (reactive) materials shall not exceed 1,000
cubic feet (28 m3).
(e)
6604.2.5 Aisle
widths. Aisle widths between piles shall not be less than one- half the height
of the pile or 10 feet (3048 mm), whichever is greater.
(E) Section 6605 Use
(1)
6605.1 General.
The use of unstable (reactive) materials 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 (D)(5005) of rule
1301:7-7-50
of the Administrative Code and this rule.
Replaces: 1301:7-7-43.
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