1) Except as permitted in Sentence (2), this Section shall apply to buildings or parts of buildings used for the storage of the following products:
a)Class I, II, III and IV commodities, and Group A, B and C plastics, as defined in NFPA 13, "Installation of Sprinkler Systems" (see Appendix A),
b)rubber tires and combustible fibres,
c)packaged Level 1, 2 and 3 aerosols, as described in Subsection 3.2.5.,
d) dangerous goods in packages or containers, as covered in Subsection 3.2.7., or
e) closed containers of distilled beverage alcohols.
(See Appendix A.)2) High rack storage warehouses with storage heights greater than 13 m, where conditions exist that
must be addressed by design and operational details specific to
the hazard, need not conform to this Section, where alternative
protection is provided in conformance with Article 1.2.1.1. of Division A.
1) Unless otherwise specified, this Subsection shall
apply to the indoor storage of any product covered in this
Section.
1) Adequate access for fire fighting purposes shall be
provided and maintained to all portions of the storage
area.
2) Access aisles not less than 1.0 m wide shall be
provided to fire department access panels and to fire protection
equipment.
3) Aisles shall be maintained free of
obstruction.
4) A storage room or area that is greater than 100
m2 shall be provided with at least one main aisle
conforming to Sentences (5) to (8).
5) Except as permitted in Sentence (6), main access aisles shall have a minimum width of
a) 2.4 m for storage heights of not more than 6 m, and
b) 3.6 m for storage heights of more than 6 m.
6) The width of main access aisles referred to in Sentence (5) need not exceed 2.4 m where the products are stored in racks and the building is sprinklered.
7) Main access aisles shall extend
a)the length of the storage area where only one main access aisle is provided, or
b)the length or width of the storage area where 2 or more main access aisles are provided.
8) Main access aisles shall be accessible from at least 2
fire department access points, which shall be located
such that, in the event one becomes unusable due to fire,
the other will still allow emergency responders to access
the building.
1) Wall clearances of not less than 600 mm shall be
maintained where stored products may swell or expand with the
absorption of water.
2) In unsprinklered buildings, a clearance of not less than 1 m between the top of storage and
the underside of the floor or roof deck shall be maintained.
(See Appendix A.)
3) If the top of storage in piles, on shelves, in bin
boxes or on racks is above the lower chords of floor or roof structural framing members, a clear space of
not less than 300 mm shall be maintained between the storage and
the structural members.
4) In sprinklered buildings, the clearance between the top of storage and ceiling sprinkler deflectors shall
conform to the standard used to design the sprinkler
system.
5) Clearance between stored products and ducts of exhaust
ventilation systems shall be maintained in conformance with
Section 2-6 of NFPA 91, "Exhaust Systems for Air Conveying of
Vapors, Gases, Mists, and Noncombustible Particulate
Solids." (See Appendix A.)
1) Except as permitted in Sentences (2) and (3), combustible pallets shall be stored outdoors in conformance with Section 3.3.
2) Indoor storage of combustible pallets is permitted in
a building that is not sprinklered, provided
a)the height of storage of combustible pallets is not more than 1.2 m,
b)the width of an individual storage area is not more than 7.5 m, and
c)the aggregate area of storage is not more than
i) 100 m2 for wood or solid deck non-expanded polyethylene pallets, or
ii) 50 m2 for plastic pallets not designated in Subclause (c)(i).
3) In a sprinklered building, the storage of combustible pallets is permitted to exceed the
values stated in Sentence (2) provided such storage conforms to NFPA 13,
"Installation of sprinkler systems." (See Appendix A.)
1) A fire safety plan conforming to Section 2.8 and Sentences (2) and (3) shall be prepared.
2) The fire safety plan shall identify
a)the product classifications, as described in Sentence 3.2.1.1.(1), for each part of the building where products of different classification are stored,
b)the method of storage, including aisle widths for rack storage,
c)the maximum permitted height of storage for the building or part of the building, if different,
d)the maximum permitted size of individual storage areas, and
e)in sprinklered buildings, the sprinkler system design criteria, inside and outside hose allowances, and results of the benchmark sprinkler system main drain and water flow tests.
3) The storage method and maximum height of storage as
described in Clauses (2)(b) and (c) shall be posted in the storage area.
4) Signs required in Sentence (3) shall have
a)a minimum dimension of 200 mm, and
b)letters not less than 25 mm high.
5) When the products stored include Group A plastics,
rubber products, Level 2 or 3 aerosols, or dangerous goods, a record of their location shall be available in a location that is readily
accessible to emergency responders.
1) Except as provided in Subsection 2.4.2., smoking shall not be permitted in an indoor
storage area.
1) The maximum permitted height of storage in any
individual storage area shall be determined according to
a)its base area and shape, and the stability of the stored products, and
b)the height limitations otherwise set in this Section.
1) This Subsection applies to the indoor storage of Class
I to IV commodities, Group A, B or C plastics, and closed containers of distilled beverage alcohol, in solid piles, on pallets, on shelves or in bin boxes or racks.
2) When flammable liquids or combustible liquids are stored with products covered by this Subsection, the
liquids shall meet the requirements of the applicable
provisions of Part 4.
1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), the size of individual storage areas shall not exceed the limits shown in Table 3.2.3.2. (See Appendix A.)
2) In a sprinklered building, the height of storage in racks is permitted to exceed the limits shown in Table 3.2.3.2. (See Appendix A.)
| Table
3.2.3.2. Size Limits for Individual Storage Areas Forming Part of Sentences 3.2.3.2.(1) and (2) and Clause 3.2.7.5.(1)(c) |
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| Product Classification | Unsprinklered Buildings | Sprinklered Buildings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area, m2 | Height of Storage, m | Area, m2 | Height of Storage, m | |
| Class I commodities | 500 | 6.5 | 1 500 | 9.0 |
| Class II commodities | 500 | 6.5 | 1 500 | 9.0 |
| Class III commodities, Group C plastics | 250 | 4.5 | 1 000 | 9.0 |
| Closed containers of distilled beverage alcohol | 250 | 4.5 | 1 000 | 9.0 |
| Class IV commodities, Group B plastics | 250 | 3.6 | 1 000 | 9.0 |
| Group A plastics | 250 | 1.5 | 500 | 6.1 |
1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), where a sprinkler system is required to accommodate individual storage areas referred to in Article 3.2.3.2., the sprinkler system shall be designed and installed in conformance
with NFPA 13, “Installation
of Sprinkler Systems.”
2) For closed containers of distilled beverage alcohol, the sprinkler system referred to in Sentence (1) shall be designed in conformance with good engineering practice. (See
Appendix A.)
1) This Subsection shall apply to buildings or parts of buildings used for the storage of rubber tires.
1) A tire storage area designed to contain more than 375
m3 of rubber tires shall be separated from the
remainder of the building by a fire separation having a fire-resistance rating of not less than 2 h. (See Appendix A.)
1) Buildings regulated by this Subsection shall be sprinklered in conformance with NFPA 13, “Installation of Sprinkler Systems,” whenever
a)the aggregate of individual storage areas in the building exceeds 500 m2,
b)any individual storage area exceeds 250 m2, or
c)the height of storage is more than 3.6 m, and the total volume of tires in the building is more than 375 m3.
1) In addition to the requirements of Part 2, multi-purpose dry chemical portable extinguishers having a
rating of 4-A:80-B shall be installed
a) in every 500 m2 of floor area, and
b) so that the travel distance to any extinguisher does not exceed 25 m.
1) This Subsection shall apply to the indoor storage of
packaged aerosol products as classified in Article 3.2.5.2. (See Appendix A.)
1) For the purposes of this Subsection, aerosol products
shall be classified as Level 1, 2 or 3 in conformance with NFPA
30B, "Manufacture and Storage of Aerosol Products." (See Appendix A.)
1) Packaged Level 1 aerosol products shall be protected
as required for Class III commodities, in both palletized and
rack storage, in conformance with Article 3.2.3.2.
1) The storage of packaged Level 2 and 3 aerosol products
shall conform to Articles 3.2.5.5. to 3.2.5.8.
2) Where storage of packaged aerosol products is mixed,
protection shall be provided for the most hazardous
classification present.
| Table
3.2.5.4. Maximum Amount of Packaged Level 2 and 3 Aerosol Products, kg(1) Forming Part of Sentences 3.2.5.4.(1) and 3.2.5.5.(2) | ||||||
| Product Classification | Type of Dedicated Area Required | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsprinklered Building | Sprinklered Building | |||||
| None | A(2) | B(3) | None | A(2) | B(3) | |
| Level 2 and 3 | 1 000 | 5 000 | 10 000 | 10 000 | 50 000 | No Limit |
| Notes to Table 3.2.5.4. | |
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| (1) | One pallet load of packaged aerosols is approximately 1 000 kg. |
| (2) | See Article 3.2.5.6. |
| (3) | See Article 3.2.5.7. |
1) Where a sprinkler system is required to accommodate
the storage limits in Sentence 3.2.5.4.(1), the sprinkler system shall be designed and installed in conformance with Sentence 3.2.3.3.(2), with additional sprinkler protection provided in conformance
with NFPA 30B, “Manufacture
and Storage of Aerosol Products,” for areas in which
packaged aerosol products are stored.
2) Where the sprinkler system required to accommodate the
storage limits in Sentence 3.2.5.4.(1) does not conform to Sentence (1), the storage of packaged Level 2 or 3 aerosol products shall conform
to Table 3.2.5.4. for unsprinklered buildings.
1) Where a Type A dedicated storage area is required to
accommodate the storage limits stated in Sentence 3.2.5.4.(1), it shall be separated from the
remainder of the building by chain link fencing or a noncombustible partition that is capable of withstanding the impact of rocketing cans and that extends to the underside of the
roof deck or to the ceiling which must also be
capable of withstanding the impact of rocketing
cans.
2) Chain link fencing referred to in Sentence (1) shall be not lighter than 2.9-mm steel wire woven into a
50-mm diamond mesh.
1) Where a Type B dedicated storage area is required to
accommodate the storage limits in Sentence 3.2.5.4.(1), it shall be separated from the remainder of the building by partitions
a)having not less than a 1 h fire-resistance rating,
b)capable of withstanding the impact of rocketing cans, and
c)extending to the underside of the roof or to a ceiling of construction equivalent to the partitions.
1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), the height of storage of packaged Level 2 or 3 aerosols shall be not
greater than
a) 1.75 m where products are in solid piles or on pallets, or
b) 6.1 m where products are on racks.
2) Where the building is sprinklered in conformance with Article 3.2.5.5., and an enclosure conforming to Articles 3.2.5.6. or 3.2.5.7. is provided, the height of storage of packaged Level 2 or 3 aerosols shall be
not greater than
a) 6.1 m where products are in solid piles or on pallets, or
b)the height limit determined by the design capacity of the sprinkler system where products are on racks.
1) Aisles separating racks, shelves, or piles of packaged Level 2 or 3 aerosol products shall be not
less than 2.4 m wide.
1) This Subsection shall apply to the storage of combustible fibres inside buildings.
1) Buildings used for the storage of baled combustible fibres shall comply with the height and area
limitations of the British Columbia Building Code for
buildings classified as Group F, Division 2.
1) Up to 3 m3 of loose combustible fibres are permitted to be kept in a fire compartment provided they are stored in
metal-lined bins equipped with self-closing metal-lined
covers.
2) Quantities of loose combustible fibres exceeding 3 m3 but not exceeding 15
m3 shall be stored in rooms separated from the
remainder of the building by a fire separation having a fire-resistance rating of not less than 1 h.
3) Quantities of loose combustible fibres exceeding 15 m3 but not exceeding 30
m3 shall be stored in rooms separated from the
remainder of the building by a fire separation having a fire-resistance rating of not less than 2 h.
4) Quantities of loose combustible fibres that exceed 30 m3 shall be stored in
an individual room that is
a) sprinklered, and
b)separated from the remainder of the building by a fire separation having a fire-resistance rating of not less than 2 h.
5) The individual storage areas for combustible fibres described in Sentence (4) shall not exceed 250 m2.
1) Except as permitted in Sentences (2), (3) and (4), baled combustible fibres shall be stored so that
a)no individual storage area exceeds 250 m2,
b)the height of storage in an individual storage area does not exceed 4.5 m,
c)subsidiary aisles within individual storage areas are not less than 1 m wide, and
d)the clearance between piles and building walls is not less than 1 m.
2) Except as permitted in Sentence (4), where baled combustible fibres are stored in sprinklered buildings, the maximum area of any individual storage area shall be 500m 2.
3) Where baled raw pulp is stored in an unsprinklered
building,
a)the maximum area of any individual storage area shall be 500 m2, and
b)the maximum height of storage shall be 6 m.
4) Where baled raw pulp is stored in a sprinklered building,
a)the maximum area of any individual storage area shall be 1 000 m2, and
b)the maximum height of storage shall be 6 m.
5) The sides of baled storage piles shall be inclined
back from the base of the pile with a slope of not less than 1 m
for each 10 m of height.
1) Unless the use of fuel-fired appliances and electrical heating elements is controlled in a manner such that they will not create a fire
or explosion hazard, they shall not be permitted in a
storage area for combustible fibres.
2) Shields shall be provided that will prevent stored
material from coming within 300 mm of any part of a
heating system's heat distribution
network.
1) Except as provided in Part 4 or otherwise specified in this Code, this Subsection shall apply to buildings or parts of buildings where dangerous goods in packages or containers are stored in a single
fire compartment in quantities greater than those shown in Table 3.2.7.1.
2) Where a product has a primary and a subsidiary class,
the quantities referred to in Sentence (1) shall be determined by
a)using the class having precedence, as established in Section 2.8 of the “Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations,” or
b)using the lesser of the two small quantity exemptions in Table 3.2.7.1. when the precedence referred to in Clause (a) is not established.
| Table
3.2.7.1. Small Quantity Exemptions for Dangerous Goods Forming Part of Sentences 3.2.7.1.(1) and (2), and 3.3.4.1.(2) and (3) | ||
| Class(1) | Dangerous Goods | Maximum Exempt Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Explosives | See Subsection 3.1.1. |
| 2 | Gases | |
| Division 1(1)(2) Flammable | 25 kg (3) | |
| Division 2 Non-flammable and non-toxic | 150 kg | |
| Division 3 Toxic or corrosive | 0 | |
| 3 | Flammable Liquids and Combustible Liquids | 0(4) |
| 4 | Flammable Solids | |
| Division 1 Flammable solids | 100 kg (5) | |
| Division 2 Subject to spontaneous ignition | 50 kg | |
| Division 3 Reactive with water | 50 kg | |
| 5 | Oxidizing Substances | |
| Division 1 Oxidizers | 250 kg or 250 L | |
| Packing Group I (6) (7) | ||
| Packing Group II (6) | ||
| Packing Group III | ||
| Division 2 Organic peroxides | 100 kg or 100 L | |
| 6 | Poisonous and Infectious Substances | |
| Division 1 Poisonous substances | ||
| Packing Group I | 0 | |
| Packing Group II | 100 kg or 100 L | |
| Packing Group III | 1 000 kg or 1 000 L | |
| Division 2 Infectious substances | 0 | |
| 7 | Radioactive Materials | See Subsection 3.1.1. |
| 8 | Corrosive Substances | |
| Packing Group I | 500 kg or 500 L | |
| Packing Group II | 1 000 kg or 1 000 L | |
| Packing Group III | 2 000 kg or 2 000 L | |
| 9 | Miscellaneous | See Article 3.1.2.1.(8) |
| Notes to Table 3.2.7.1. | |
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| (1) | The numbers refer to the class and division of dangerous goods, as defined in the “Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations.” |
| (2) | See Article 3.2.8.2. |
| (3) | See A-3.2.8.2.(2) in Appendix A. |
| (4) | See Part 4. |
| (5) | 50 kg for nitrocellulose-based products, and 10 kg for “strike anywhere” matches. |
| (6) | See Article 3.2.7.18. |
| (7) | The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and its Regulations defines “packing group” as “a group in which dangerous goods are included based on the inherent danger of the dangerous goods.” Packing Group I products are more hazardous than Packing Group III products. |
| (8) | Small quantity exemptions may be determined by other authorities such as the “Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act,” the “Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System” (WHMIS), and environmental protection legislation. |
1) Heating appliances shall not be permitted in a fire compartment used for the storage of Class 2.1, 3, 4 or 5 dangerous goods unless they are installed in a manner that will not create a fire or explosion hazard.
2) Smoking shall not be permitted within a fire compartment used for the storage of dangerous goods and signs shall be posted in conformance with Article 2.4.2.2.
3) Except as provided in Subsection 3.1.3. and in Section 5.2., open flames and spark-producing devices shall not be used in an
area where dangerous goods are stored.
1) Rooms or parts of buildings used for the storage of dangerous goods
a)shall be dry and cool, and
b)where the products being stored are capable of releasing flammable vapours or toxic gases under normal ambient conditions, shall be provided with a ventilation system to exhaust such vapours or gases outdoors to an area where they will not return to the building (see Appendix A).
1) Areas where dangerous goods are stored shall be kept free of waste packaging materials,
debris of any kind, or any spilled product.
2) Broken packages or containers of dangerous goods shall be moved to a safe location and the product repackaged and labelled as soon as
possible.
1) The method of storage of dangerous goods shall
a)be determined to ensure the physical and chemical stability of the stored products,
b)except as provided in Sentences (2) and (5), not exceed the maximum heights of storage shown in Table 3.2.7.5., and
c) not exceed the maximum base areas for individual storage areas shown in Table 3.2.3.2.
2) Storage heights for a protected storage area stated in
Table 3.2.7.5. are permitted to be exceeded provided the dangerous goods are stored on racks or shelves.
3) When a storage area is required by this Article to be
protected, it shall be sprinklered or protected with a special fire suppression system, in conformance
with Part 2 and good engineering practice with respect to specific dangerous goods. (See A-3.2.7.9.(1) in Appendix A.)
4) Except for Class 2 gases, stored dangerous goods shall be kept not less than 100 mm above the floor level.
5) Flammable liquids and combustible liquids shall be stored in conformance with Part 4.
| Table
3.2.7.5. Storage Height Limits for Dangerous Goods, m Forming Part of Sentences 3.2.7.5.(1) and (2) | ||
| Packing Group(1) | Unprotected Storage | Protected Storage |
|---|---|---|
| Packing Group I | 1.8 | 2.4 |
| Packing Group II | 2.4 | 4 |
| Packing Group III | 4.5 | 6 |
| Notes to Table 3.2.7.5. | |
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| (1) | See Table 3.2.7.1. |
6) Solid and liquid Class 5 oxidizing substances shall be
separated from the remainder of the building by a fire separation having a fire-resistance rating of not less than 2 h.
7) Reactive substances shall be separated from the
remainder of the building by a fire separation having a fire-resistance rating of not less than 2 h. (See A-3.1.2.5.(1) in Appendix A.)
8) Packages or containers of Class 5.2 organic peroxides
shall not be opened, or the product dispensed, in the same area
where it is stored.
9) Except where the width of storage of dangerous goods is not more than 1.5 m, measured out from the wall, wall clearances of not less than 400
mm shall be maintained.
1) Except as required in Sentences (2) and (3), Clause 3.2.8.2.(1)(g) and Sentence 3.2.8.3.(2), dangerous goods shall be separated from other dangerous goods in conformance with Table 3.2.7.6. (See Appendix A.)
2) In addition to the separation requirements in Sentence (1), dangerous goods shall be stored in conformance with the information provided in the Material Safety
Data Sheet for the specific dangerous good. (See Appendix A.)
3) Flammable liquids or combustible liquids or Class 8 corrosive substances shall not be stored with Class 7
radioactive materials in quantities or in a manner that would
constitute an undue risk in the event of a fire.
| Table
3.2.7.6. Separation Chart for Storage of Dangerous Goods Forming Part of Sentences 3.2.7.6.(1), 3.2.7.9.(2), 3.3.5.4.(2) and 4.2.2.3.(2) | ||||||||||||
| Class(1) | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 3 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 6 | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | — | P | X | P | P | A | DS | X | X | X | X | |
| 2.2 | P | — | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| 2.3 | X | P | — | X | A | A | DS | A | X | DS | A | |
| 3 | P | P | X | — | P | A | A | X | X | DS | A | |
| 4.1 | P | P | A | P | — | A | DS | X | X | DS | A | |
| 4.2 | A | P | A | A | A | — | DS | X | X | DS | A | |
| 4.3 | DS | P | DS | A | DS | DS | — | X | X | DS | X | |
| 5.1 | X | P | A | X | X | X | X | — | X | A | X | |
| 5.2 | X | P | X | X | X | X | X | X | — | X | X | |
| 6 | X | P | DS | DS | DS | DS | DS | A | X | — | A | |
| 8 | X | P | A | A | A | A | X | X | X | A | — | |
| X = Incompatible goods: do not store goods together in the same fire compartment. | ||||||||||||
| A = Incompatible goods: separate goods by a horizontal distance of not less than 1 m. | ||||||||||||
| P = Permitted: goods are permitted to be stored together. | ||||||||||||
| DS = Refer to Material Safety Data Sheet. | ||||||||||||
| Notes to Table 3.2.7.6. | |
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| (1) | The numbers refer to the class and division of dangerous goods in Table 3.2.7.1. |
1) Measures shall be taken to prevent or minimize
corrosion or deterioration of shelving, racks, and piping system components, due to contact with stored dangerous goods.
1) Floors in areas where dangerous goods are stored shall be constructed of impermeable
materials to prevent the absorption of chemicals.
2) Class 5 oxidizing substances shall not be stored on
combustible floors or platforms.
1) Except as permitted in Sentences (2) and (3) and in Part 4, buildings used for the storage of dangerous goods regulated by this Subsection shall be equipped throughout with a sprinkler system
or other fire suppression system, designed in conformance with
Part 2 and good engineering practice with respect to specific dangerous goods. (See Appendix A.)
2) Buildings described in Sentence (1) need not be equipped throughout with a sprinkler system or other fire
suppression system provided that
a)the sum of individual storage areas in the building used for the storage of dangerous goods, other than Class 9 dangerous goods with no other class and those covered in Part 4, does not exceed 100 m2, and
b)the dangerous goods are
i)separated in conformance with Table 3.2.7.6., and
ii)stored in fire compartments separated from the remainder of the building by a fire separation having a fire-resistance rating of not less than 2 h.
3) Buildings described in Sentence (1) need not be equipped throughout with a sprinkler system or other fire
suppression system provided that storage consists only of Class 2.2
gas with no Class 5 subsidiary class.
1) Where the collective individual storage areas for dangerous goods exceed 10 m2 in a fire compartment, means shall be provided for manual or automatic venting of smoke and toxic gases from the storage
area under fire conditions. (See Appendix A.)
1) Measures to control spilled liquid or solid dangerous goods shall be provided in conformance with Subsection 4.1.6.
2) Materials or liquids used in the cleanup of spills and
leakages of dangerous goods shall be
a)compatible and non-reactive with the dangerous goods being cleaned up, and
b)disposed of in conformance with Subsection 4.1.6.
1) Except as provided in Sentences (2) and (3), fire department access to buildings described in Article 3.2.7.1. shall be in conformance with Section 2.5.
2) When the collective individual storage area for dangerous goods exceeds 10 m2, buildings regulated by Sentence (1) shall be accessible to fire department vehicles from at least 2 sides for the purpose of
firefighting. (See Appendix A.)
3) In buildings regulated by Sentence (1), access openings to each storey provided in conformance with the British Columbia Building Code shall be not less than
750 mm wide by 1 100 mm high. (See Appendix A.)
1) Products classified as dangerous goods shall display appropriate identifying labels
from the time they enter a facility until they are issued as
finished products or waste material. (See Appendix A.)
1) Individual storage areas used for the storage of dangerous goods shall be clearly designated as such by posted placards
conforming to the “Transportation of Dangerous Goods
Regulations” and Sentences (2) to (4). (See Appendix A.)
2) Where storage consists of a single product, only the
UN number need be posted.
3) Where storage consists of multiple products within the
same class, the individual class and division placard shall be
posted.
4) Where storage consists of more than one class of
products, a placard for each individual class, or the ”Danger”
placard of the “Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations,”
shall be posted at the entrance to the storage
area.
5) Individual storage areas described in Sentence (1) shall be identified in the fire safety plann as required in
Article 3.2.2.5.
1) In a building regulated by this Subsection, at least one person shall be
a)trained in conformance with Sentence (2),
b)in responsible charge during operating hours, and
c)available to respond to a day or night emergency.
2) The person in responsible charge specified in Sentence (1) shall be trained in the correct procedures for the handling, storing and
offering for transport of dangerous goods in accordance with
a)the appropriate federal, provincial, or territorial occupational safety and health regulations, or
b)in the absence of regulations mentioned in Clause (a),
i)the “Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations,” or
ii)the “Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System” (WHMIS).
3) All employees involved in the storage and handling of
dangerous goods shall be trained in safe handling procedures and correct responses to an emergency
situation.
1) An area used for the storage of dangerous goods shall be secured against unauthorized access.
1) Except for Class I commodities, dangerous goods shall not be stored in the same individual storage area with other products listed in Sentence 3.2.1.1.(1).
1) This Article applies to mercantile occupancies.
2) Packing Group I or II oxidizing substances that
are located within mercantile occupancies in quantities not exceeding those
permitted by Table 3.2.7.1. shall be separated from ordinary
combustible material by a distance of at least 1
m.
3) A clear space of not less than 2.4 m shall be
maintained between the oxidizing substances identified in
Sentence (2) and any other dangerous goods. (See A-3.1.2.5.(1) in Appendix A.)
1) Except as provided in Subsection 3.1.1., this Subsection shall apply to the storage of Class 2 gases
inside buildings.
1) Except as provided in Sentences (2) and (3), cylinders of Class 2.1 flammable gases stored indoors shall be located in
a room that
a)is separated from the remainder of the building by a gas-tight fire separation having a fire-resistance rating of at least 2 h,
b)is located on an exterior wall of the building,
c)can be entered from the exterior, and whose closures leading to the interior of the building are
i)equipped with self-closing devices that keep the closures closed when not in use, and
ii)constructed so as to prevent the migration of gases from the room into other parts of the building,
d)is designed to prevent critical structural and mechanical damage from an internal explosion in conformance with good engineering practice such as that described in NFPA 68, “Venting of Deflagrations” (see Appendix A),
e)is provided with natural or mechanical ventilation in conformance with Subsection 4.1.7.,
f)does not contain fuel-fired appliances or high-temperature heating elements, and
g)is used for no purpose other than the storage of Class 2 gases.
2) Cylinders of Class 2.1 flammable, lighter-than-air
gases are permitted to be stored outside of a room described in
Sentence (1) provided that the aggregate capacity per fire compartment of expanded gas outside of the room is not more than
a) 60 m3 in an unsprinklered building of combustible construction, and
b) 170 m3 in a sprinklered building or in a building of noncombustible construction.
(See Appendix A.)3) The storage of “single-trip” non-refillable
cylinders (i.e. TC-39, TC- 2P, and TC-2Q) with water
capacities of more than 375 g and less than 1.13 kg
located within mercantile occupancies, shall conform to the British
Columbia Safety Standards Act and pursuant
regulations.
1) Cylinders of Class 2.3 toxic or corrosive
gases or Class 2.2 (5.1) oxidizing gases
stored indoors shall be located in a room
that
a)is separated from the remainder of the building by gas-tight fire separations having a fire-resistance rating of at least 1 h,
b)is located on an exterior wall,
c)can be entered from the exterior, and whose closures leading to the interior of the building are
i)equipped with self-closing devices that keep the closures closed when not in use, and
ii)constructed so as to prevent the migration of gases from the room into other parts of the building, and
d)is provided with ventilation to the outdoors.
2) Cylinders of gases described in Sentence (1) shall not be stored in a room containing combustible
materials.
1) This Subsection shall apply to the storage of Class
5.1 ammonium nitrate mixtures in quantities exceeding 1
000 kg inside buildings. (See Appendix A.)
2) The requirements of Subsection 3.2.3. regarding Class II commodities shall also
apply to bagged storage of Class 5.1 ammonium nitrate. (See
A-3.2.1.1.(1)(a) in Appendix A.)
1) Buildings intended for the storage of ammonium nitrate shall be classified as medium-hazard industrial occupancies (Group F, Division 2).
2) Buildings intended for the storage of ammonium nitrate shall not be more than one storey in building height.
3) Buildings intended for the storage of ammonium nitrate shall not
a)have basements or crawl spaces, or
b)contain open floor drains, tunnels, elevator pits or other pockets that might trap molten ammonium nitrate.
4) Buildings intended for the storage of ammonium nitrate shall have not less than 0.007
m2 of vent area for each square metre of storage
area, unless mechanical ventilation is provided.
5) All flooring in storage areas shall be constructed of
noncombustible materials.
6) Buildings intended for the storage of ammonium nitrate shall be designed to prevent the ammonium
nitrate from coming into contact with building materials that
a)will cause the ammonium nitrate to become unstable,
b)may corrode or deteriorate by reason of contact with the ammonium nitrate, or
c)will become impregnated with the ammonium nitrate.
(See Appendix A.)7) Buildings used for the storage of ammonium nitrate shall incorporate spatial separation
and exposure protection in conformance with Subsection 3.2.3. of the British Columbia Building Code.
(See Appendix A.)
1) In addition to the requirements of Subsection 3.1.3., industrial trucks used or stored within
buildings where ammonium nitrate is also stored shall be maintained so that fuels or
hydraulic fluids do not contaminate the ammonium nitrate.
(See Appendix A.)
2) Fuel-dispensing operations shall not be carried out in
buildings where ammonium nitrate is stored.
3) An internal combustion engine shall not be permitted to
remain unattended in a building where ammonium nitrate is stored, unless the engine is located in
an area that will prevent the spread of a fire originating
in the engine.
4) Industrial trucks used for the transportation of
ammonium nitrate shall be cleaned of remaining material
following use.
1) In addition to the requirements of Part 2,
pressurized water portable fire extinguishers having a
rating of 2-A or larger shall be installed. (See Appendix A.)