1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), this Section shall apply to the storage, handling and use of flammable liquids or combustible liquids that are in
a)containers conforming to Clauses 4.2.3.1.(1)(a) to (d) having an individual capacity of not more than 230 L,
b)portable tanks conforming to Clause 4.2.3.1.(1)(e) having an individual capacity of not more than 2 500 L, or
c) intermodal bulk containers conforming to Clause 4.2.3.1.(1)(e) having an individual capacity of not more than 3 000 L.
2) Except as otherwise stated in this Code, this Section
shall not apply to
a) bulk plants covered in Section 4.7., refineries covered in Section 4.9. and distilleries covered in Section 4.10.,
b)liquids in the fuel tank of motors or engines,
c) distilled beverage alcohol in closed containers when stored in conformance with Part 3,
d)food and pharmaceutical products when in closed containers having a capacity of not more than 5 L, or
e)products containing not more than 50% by volume of water-miscible flammable liquids or combustible liquids with the remainder of the solution being non-flammable, when in closed containers having a capacity of not more than 5 L.
3) Portable tanks having a capacity greater than
2 500 L shall be installed in conformance with Section 4.3.
4) For the purpose of this Section, unstable liquids shall meet the requirements for Class IA liquids.
5) Except as otherwise stated, requirements for
containers in this Part shall also apply to portable tanks
described in Sentence (1).
1) Flammable liquids or combustible liquids shall not be stored in or adjacent to exits, elevators or principal routes that provide access to exits.
1) In addition to the provisions of this Section, the
method of storage of flammable liquids and combustible liquids shall be determined to ensure the physical and chemical
stability of the stored products.
1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), flammable liquids and combustible liquids shall be separated from other dangerous goods in conformance with Sections 3.2. and 3.3.
2) For the purposes of applying Table 3.2.7.6., Class IIIA liquids shall be treated as Class 3 dangerous goods. (See Appendix A.)
1) Except as permitted in Article 4.2.3.3., containers and portable tanks for flammable liquids or combustible liquids shall be built in conformance with the following:
a)the “Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations,”
b)CSA B376-M, “Portable Containers for Gasoline and Other Petroleum Fuels,”
c)CSA B306-M, “Portable Fuel Tanks for Marine Use,”
d)ULC/ORD-C30, “Safety Containers,” or
e)Section 6 of CSA B620, “Highway Tanks and Portable Tanks for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods.”
1) Except as provided in Sentence (2) and Article 4.2.3.1., containers for flammable liquids or combustible liquids shall be distinctly marked or labelled in easily legible type that is in
contrast to any other printed matter on the label with a warning
to indicate that
a)the material in the container is flammable,
b)it should be kept away from heat, sparks and open flames, and
c)it should be kept closed when not in use.
2) Markings referred to in Sentence (1) are not required when the container is labelled in conformance with
a)the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and its Regulations,
b)the Hazardous Products Act and its Regulations, or
c)the Pest Control Products Act and its Regulations.
1) The storage, handling and use of flammable liquids or combustible liquids in a container other than one of those listed in Article 4.2.3.1. shall be permitted only if
a)the required purity of the liquid would be affected by containers of the types listed in Article 4.2.3.1. or if the liquid would cause the excessive corrosion of those types of containers,
b)the container not conforming to Article 4.2.3.1. has a capacity of not more than 1 L if used for Class I liquids and not more than 5 L if used for Class II or IIIA liquids, or
c)the container not conforming to Article 4.2.3.1. is a sample container used for quality control purposes or for testing by regulatory officials.
1) This Subsection shall apply to the storage and
handling of flammable liquids and combustible liquids in buildings classified as assembly or residential occupancies, except that it shall not apply to
nonresidential schools, universities or colleges covered in
Subsection 4.2.6.
1) Except as provided in Sentence (4) and in Articles 4.2.4.5. and 4.2.4.6., the maximum quantity of flammable liquid or combustible liquid stored in a building shall conform to Sentences (2) and (3).
2) When a single class of liquid is stored in a building, the total quantity of liquid shall not exceed
a)30 L of Class I liquids,
b)150 L of Class II liquids, or
c)600 L of Class IIIA liquids.
3) When 2 or more classes of liquid are stored in the
same building, the total quantity permitted for each class of liquid shall be calculated as
follows:
where
| qi | = the actual quantity of Class I liquids present, |
| qii | = the actual quantity of Class II liquids present, |
| qiiia | = the actual quantity of Class IIIA liquids present. |
4) Quantities of flammable liquids or combustible liquids exceeding those permitted in Sentence (1) are permitted, provided they are kept
a)in storage cabinets conforming to Subsection 4.2.10., except that the total quantity of flammable liquids and combustible liquids stored in such cabinets shall not exceed the quantity permitted for one cabinet, or
b)in a storage room conforming to Subsection 4.2.9. and having no openings that communicate directly with the public portions of the building.
1) The storage cabinets and storage rooms referred to in
Sentence 4.2.4.2.(4) shall not be located above or below the
first storey.
1) Flammable liquids and combustible liquids shall not be stored on exterior balconies.
1) Not more than 15 L of flammable liquids and combustible liquids, of which not more than 5 L shall be Class I
liquids, are permitted to be stored in each dwelling unit. (See Sentence 4.1.1.1.(3) for oil-burning appliances.)
1) Not more than 50 L of flammable liquids and combustible liquids, of which not more than 30 L shall be Class I
liquids, are permitted to be stored in a garage or shed attached
to a dwelling unit.
1) Except as provided in Sentence (5), the quantities of flammable liquids and combustible liquids stored in mercantile occupancies shall not exceed those in Sentences (2) to (4).
2) In unsprinklered mercantile occupancies, the maximum quantity of flammable liquids and combustible liquids permitted to be stored in a single suite shall be the lesser of
a)8 L/m2 of the total area of the suite, provided that not more than 2 L/m2 are Class I liquids, of which not more than 0.3 L/m2 shall be Class IA, Class IB, or any combination of these 2 classes, or
b)8 000 L, provided that not more than 2 000 L are Class I liquids, of which not more than 300 L shall be Class IA, Class IB, or any combination of these 2 classes.
3) In sprinklered mercantile occupancies, the maximum quantity of flammable liquids and combustible liquids permitted to be stored in a single suite shall be the lesser of
a)24 L/m2 of the total area of the suite, provided that not more than 6 L/m2 are Class I liquids, of which not more than 1 L/m2 shall be Class IA, Class IB, or any combination of these 2 classes, or
b)24 000 L, provided that not more than 6 000 L are Class I liquids, of which not more than 1 000 L shall be Class IA, Class IB, or any combination of these 2 classes.
4) For the purposes of calculating permissible quantities
in Sentences (2) and (3), mercantile occupancies of less than 250 m2 floor area shall be assumed to be 250 m2 in area.
5) Quantities of flammable liquids and combustible liquids in excess of those permitted in Sentences (2) to (4), shall be kept in a storage area conforming to Subsection 4.2.7.
1) Flammable liquids and combustible liquids in mercantile occupancies shall be kept in closed containers.
2) Closed containers of Class I and II liquids shall not be stacked more than 1.5 m high on floors, or
1 m high on individual fixed shelves.
3) Class I liquids in closed containers are permitted to be stored in basements of mercantile occupancies.
1) In mercantile occupancies, the transfer of flammable liquids or combustible liquids from or into containers shall only be permitted in a storage room conforming to Subsection 4.2.9. (See Appendix A.)
1) This Subsection shall apply to the storage, handling
and use of flammable liquids and combustible liquids in business and personal services occupancies and care or detention occupancies and shall include nonresidential schools,
universities and colleges.
1) Except as permitted in Article 4.2.6.3., flammable liquids and combustible liquids shall be kept in closed containers and stored
a)in cabinets conforming to Subsection 4.2.10., except that the total quantity of flammable liquids and combustible liquids stored in such cabinets shall not exceed the quantity permitted for one cabinet, or
b)in a room having no openings communicating directly with the public portions of the building and conforming to Subsection 4.2.9.
1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), the storage of flammable liquids and combustible liquids outside of a cabinet or room required in Article 4.2.6.2. is permitted, provided such storage does not exceed
a)10 L, including not more than 5 L of Class I liquids, in a single room, or
b)250 L, including not more than 60 L of Class II liquids, or 10 L of Class I liquid, in a single fire compartment having at least a 45 min fire separation.
2) In the automotive shops or industrial arts area of an
educational facility, storage of up to 75 L of flammable liquids and combustible liquids, including not more than 25 L of Class I liquid, shall be permitted outside of
a cabinet or room as specified in Article 4.2.6.2.
1) Where individual containers with a capacity of more
than 5 L are required for storage of flammable liquids or combustible liquids in a building, safety containers conforming to ULC/ORD-C30, “Safety Containers,” and
of not more than 25 L capacity, shall be used.
1) Flammable liquids or combustible liquids stored in cabinets or rooms shall be separated from other dangerous goods in conformance with Article 4.2.2.3.
1) This Subsection applies to the storage of flammable liquids and combustible liquids in closed containers in industrial occupancies.
1) In industrial occupancies, flammable liquids and combustible liquids shall be stored
a)in conformance with Subsection 4.2.8.,
b)in cabinets conforming to Subsection 4.2.10.,
c)in rooms conforming to Subsection 4.2.9., or
d)in storage areas conforming to Article 4.2.7.5.
1) Fire compartments regulated by this Subsection shall be separated from the remainder of the building by a fire separation having a fire-resistance rating of at least 2 h.
1) Except as permitted in Subsection 4.2.8. and in Sentence (2), the dispensing or transfer of Class I or II liquids shall be
conducted in rooms conforming to Subsection 4.2.9.
2) It is permitted to dispense or transfer Class I or II
liquids in a storage area conforming to Article 4.2.7.5. provided
a)the storage area does not exceed 100 m2, and
b)the dispensing or transfer operations conform to the applicable requirements of Subsection 4.2.9.
1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), the storage of flammable liquids and combustible liquids in storage areas specified in Clause 4.2.7.2.(1)(a) shall
a)conform to Table 4.2.7.5.A.
i)where it consists of palletized or solid piled storage, or
ii)where stored in racks in buildings not protected in conformance with Article 4.2.7.6., or
b)conform to Table 4.2.7.5.B. where stored in racks in buildings protected in conformance with Article 4.2.7.6.
| Table 4.2.7.5.A. Indoor Container Storage (Palletized or Solid Piled Storage and Unprotected Rack Storage) Forming Part of Sentences 4.2.7.5.(1) and (4), 4.2.8.4.(3) and 4.2.9.1.(3) |
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| Class of Liquid | Storage Level | Protected Storage(1) | Unprotected Storage | ||||
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| Maximum Quantity per ISA(2), L | Maximum Storage Height, m | Maximum Quantity per Fire Compartment, L | Maximum Quantity per ISA(2), L | Maximum Storage Height, m | Maximum Quantity per Fire Compartment, L | ||
| Class IA | First storey | 10 000 | 1.5 | 50 000 | 2 500 | 1.5 | 2 500 |
| Storeys above the first storey | 7 500 | 1.5 | 30 000 | 2 500 | 1.5 | 2 500 | |
| Basement | Not Permitted | Not Permitted | Not Permitted | Not Permitted | Not Permitted | Not Permitted | |
| Class IB or IC | First storey | 20 000 | 2.0 | 60 000 | 10 000 | 1.5 | 10 000 |
| Storeys above the first storey | 10 000 | 2.0 | 50 000 | 10 000 | 1.5 | 10 000 | |
| Basement | Not Permitted | Not Permitted | Not Permitted | Not Permitted | Not Permitted | Not Permitted | |
| Class II | First storey and storeys above the first storey | 40 000 | 3.0 | 100 000 | 15 000 | 3.0 | 30 000 |
| Basement | 25 000 | 1.5 | 25 000 | Not Permitted | Not Permitted | Not Permitted | |
| Class IIIA | First storey and storeys above the first storey | 60 000 | 6.0 | 200 000 | 50 000 | 4.5 | 100 000 |
| Basement | 40 000 | 3.0 | 100 000 | Not Permitted | Not Permitted | Not Permitted | |
| Notes to Table | |
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| (1) | See Article 4.2.7.6. |
| (2) | Individual storage area. |
| Table 4.2.7.5.B. Indoor Container Storage (Protected Rack Storage)(1) Forming Part of Sentences 4.2.7.5.(1) and (4) |
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| Class of Liquid | Storage Level | Maximum Height, m | Maximum Quantity per
ISA(2) and per Fire Compartment, L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class IA | First storey | 7.5 | 30 000 |
| Storeys above first storey | 4.5 | 17 000 | |
| Basement | Not Permitted | Not Permitted | |
| Class IB or IC | First storey | 7.5 | 60 000 |
| Storeys above first storey | 4.5 | 35 000 | |
| Basement | Not Permitted | Not Permitted | |
| Class II | First storey | 7.5 | 100 000 |
| Storeys above first storey | 7.5 | 100 000 | |
| Basement | 4.5 | 35 000 | |
| Class IIIA | First storey | 12.0 | 200 000 |
| Storeys above first storey | 6.0 | 200 000 | |
| Basement | 6.0 | 100 000 | |
| Notes to Table | |
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| (1) | See Article 4.2.7.6. |
| (2) | Individual storage area. |
2) Where a building or part of building is designed for the storage of flammable liquids or combustible liquids, there is no limit on the total quantity of storage per fire compartment provided the building or part of building is separated from adjacent buildings or parts of buildings by
a)a firewall having a fire-resistance rating of at least 4 h, or
b)spatial separation in conformance with the British Columbia Building Code.
(See Appendix A.)
3) Where containers for 2 or more liquids having
different flash points are stored together in a single individual storage area, the maximum quantity permitted in the individual storage area shall equal that permitted for the liquid with the lowest flash point.
4) When 2 or more classes of liquids are stored in a
single fire compartment, the maximum quantity permitted for each class of liquid shall be calculated
as follows:
where
| qia, ib or ic | = the actual quantity of Class IA, IB or IC liquids present, |
| qii | = the actual quantity of Class II liquids present, |
| qiia | = the actual quantity of Class IIIA liquids present, |
| qiiia | = the actual quantity of Class IIIA liquids present, |
| Qia, ib, ic | = the maximum quantity of Class IA, IB or Ic liquids permitted in Table 4.2.7.5.A. or Table 4.2.7.5.B. for the arrangement |
| Qii | = the maximum quantity of Class II liquids permitted in Table 4.2.7.5.A. or Table 4.2.7.5.B. for the arrangement, |
| Qiiia | = the maximum quantity of Class IIIA liquids permitted in Table 4.2.7.5.A. or Table 4.2.7.5.B. for the arrangement. |
1) Where protection is required by this Code, storage
areas for flammable liquids and combustible liquids shall be
a) sprinklered in conformance with NFPA 30, “Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code,” or
b)protected by an automatic fire suppression system.
(See Appendix A.)1) The clearance between the top of storage and the lowest
structural members shall not be less than 450 mm.
2) The clearance between the top of storage and the ceiling
sprinkler deflectors or other overhead fire protection
systems shall be in accordance with the standard used for
the design of the respective system.
3) A clearance of not less than 400 mm shall be
maintained between stored flammable liquids and combustible liquids and walls, except that where the width of storage adjacent to
the wall is not more than 1.5 m, such wall clearance is not
required. (See Appendix A.)
1) Except as provided in Article 4.2.7.9, main aisles, access aisles and aisles defining individual storage areas, shall be in conformance with Article 3.2.2.2.
1) Flammable liquids and combustible liquids shall not be stored with other dangerous goods unless in conformance with Article 4.2.2.3.
1) Except for Class I commodities, flammable liquids and combustible liquids shall not be stored in the same individual storage area with other products listed in Sentence 3.2.1.1.(1).
1) Absorbent materials shall be available in the storage
area for use in clean-up of spilled flammable liquids or combustible liquids in conformance with Article 4.1.6.3.
1) Except as otherwise noted in this Part, this
Subsection applies to industrial occupancies where the use, storage and handling of flammable liquids or combustible liquids is secondary to the principal activity. (See Appendix A.)
1) Except as provided in Sentences (2) and (3) and in Article 4.2.8.4., the quantity of flammable liquids and combustible liquids permitted to be located outside of storage rooms
conforming to Subsections 4.2.7., 4.2.9. or 4.3.13., or storage cabinets conforming to Subsection 4.2.10., in any one fire compartment of a building, shall not be more than
a)600 L of flammable liquids and combustible liquids in closed containers, of which not more than 100 L shall be Class IA liquids, and
b)5 000 L of Class IB, IC, II and IIIA liquids in storage tanks or portable tanks.
2) Where required for normal plant activity, quantities
of flammable liquids and combustible liquids are permitted to exceed those specified in Sentence (1), but shall not be greater than the supply for one day of normal operation.
3) Where larger quantities than are permitted by Sentence (2) are required, such quantities shall be in storage tanks installed in conformance with Sentence 4.3.12.4.(2).
1) Areas in which flammable liquids or combustible liquids are transferred from one container or storage tank to another, or where they are used in
such a way as to release potentially explosive concentrations of
flammable vapours, shall be separated from possible sources of
ignition by a spatial separation of not less than 6 m, or by a
fire separation. (See Appendix A.) (See also A-4.1.5.2.(1) in Appendix A.)
1) In a general storage area covered in Subsection 3.2.3., quantities of flammable liquids and combustible liquids are permitted to exceed those in Sentence 4.2.8.2.(1) provided the storage area is in
conformance with Sentences (2) to (6).
2) The storage area referred to in Sentence (1) shall be sprinklered in conformance with Article 3.2.3.3., providing a level of protection not less than
that required for Class IV commodities stored up to a height of
6 m.
3) The height of storage of flammable liquids and combustible liquids shall be not more than that permitted for
unprotected storage in Table 4.2.7.5.A.
4) When a single class of liquid is stored, the total
quantity in a single fire compartment shall be not more than
a)2 500 L of Class IB and IC liquids,
b)5 000 L of Class II liquids, or
c)10 000 L of Class IIIA liquids.
5) When 2 or more classes of liquid are stored in the
same fire compartment, the total quantity permitted for each class of liquid shall be calculated
as follows:
where
| qi | = the actual quantity of Class IB and IC liquids present, |
| qii | = the actual quantity of Class II liquids present, |
| qiiia | = the actual quantity of Class IIIA liquids present. |
6) When 2 or more classes of liquid are stored in the
same individual storage area, the maximum quantity permitted in the individual storage area shall be that permitted for the liquid
with the lowest limit listed in Sentence (4).
1) Except as provided in Sentences (2) and (3), where flammable liquids and combustible liquids are stored in a room required in this Part, the storage densities averaged over
the total room area and the total quantities of such liquids
shall conform to Table 4.2.9.1.
| Table 4.2.9.1. Rooms for Container Storage and Dispensing Forming Part of Sentences 4.2.9.1.(1) and (2) |
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| Maximum Quantity, L | Minimum Fire Separation Around Room, h | Maximum Density, L/m2 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 000 | 2 | 200 |
| 1 500 | 1 | 100 |
2) The maximum quantities and densities of flammable liquids and combustible liquids shown in Table 4.2.9.1. are permitted to be doubled provided the storage room is protected
by an automatic fire suppression system conforming to Article 4.2.7.6.
3) The maximum quantities of Class I liquids in an
unprotected storage room with a fire separation having a fire-resistance rating of not less than 2 h shall
a)not exceed those specified for unprotected storage in Table 4.2.7.5.A., and
b)comply with Sentences 4.2.7.5.(3) and (4).
1) Storage rooms referred to in Article 4.2.9.1. shall be liquid-tight where the walls join the floor.
1) The contents of flammable liquid and combustible liquid storage rooms referred to in Article 4.2.9.1. shall be arranged to provide aisle widths of not less than 1 m.
1) Dispensing of flammable liquids or combustible liquids from containers having a capacity of more than 30 L shall be by
pumps or through self-closing valves, designed in conformance
with good engineering practice. (See A-4.1.8.3.(1) in Appendix A.)
1) Where Class IA or IB liquids are dispensed within a
storage room, the room shall be 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 A-3.2.8.2.(1)(d) in Appendix A.)
1) Flammable liquids and combustible liquids stored in cabinets required in this Part shall be in closed containers conforming to Article 4.2.3.1.
1) The maximum quantity of flammable liquids and combustible liquids stored in a cabinet shall be 500 L, of which not
more than 250 L shall be Class I liquids.
1) Except as provided in Sentences (2) and (3), the total quantity of flammable liquids and combustible liquids stored in cabinets in a single fire compartment shall not exceed the quantity permitted in Article 4.2.10.2. for 3 cabinets.
2) In industrial occupancies, quantities of flammable liquids and combustible liquids greater than those specified in Sentence (1) are permitted in a single fire compartment if
a)the total quantity stored in a group of cabinets is not more than the quantity permitted for 3 cabinets, and
b)the distance between groups of cabinets described in Clause (a) is not less than 30 m.
3) In care or detention occupancies, the total quantity of flammable liquids and combustible liquids stored in cabinets in a single fire compartment shall not exceed the quantity permitted for one cabinet.
1) Cabinets for container storage shall be labelled in
conspicuous lettering to indicate that the cabinet contains
flammable materials and that open flames must be kept
away.
1) Storage cabinets required in this Part shall conform
to ULC/ORD-C1275, “Storage Cabinets for Flammable Liquid
Containers.”
1) When a storage cabinet required in this Part is
provided with ventilation openings,
a)the ventilation openings shall be sealed with materials providing a fire protection at least equivalent to that required for the construction of the cabinet, or
b)the cabinet shall be vented outdoors using vent piping providing a fire protection at least equivalent to that required in Clause (a) for seals.
1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), the quantities and clearances for flammable liquids and combustible liquids stored in containers in outdoor storage areas
shall conform to Table 4.2.11.1.
| Table 4.2.11.1. Outdoor Container Storage Forming Part of Sentence 4.2.11.1.(1) |
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| Class of Liquid | Maximum Total Quantity, per Pile, L |
Minimum Distance between Piles, m |
Minimum Distance to a Property Line or to a Building on the Same Property, m |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class IA | 5 000 | 1.5 | 6 |
| Class IB or IC | 15 000 | 1.5 | 6 |
| Class II | 35 000 | 1.5 | 6 |
| Class IIIA | 85 000 | 1.5 | 6 |
2) The clearances required in Sentence (1) do not apply where not more than 5 000 L of flammable liquids or combustible liquids are stored adjacent to a building on the same property, provided that either
a)the building is limited to 1 storey in building height and is used primarily for the storage or handling of flammable liquids or combustible liquids, or
b)the exposed wall has a fire-resistance rating of at least 2 h and has no openings within 3 m of such outdoor storage.
1) Where 2 or more liquids with different flash points are stored outdoors in containers that form a single pile, the maximum total quantity
permitted in the pile shall be equal to that permitted for the
liquid with the lowest flash point.
1) An access route not less than 6 m wide
constructed in conformance with Subsection 3.2.5. of the
British Columbia Building Code shall be provided in
outdoor storage areas to permit the approach of fire
department vehicles to within 60 m of any part of a
pile.
1) Outdoor storage areas for flammable liquids or combustible liquids shall be designed to accommodate possible
spillage in conformance with Subsection 4.1.6.
1) An outdoor area used for the container storage of flammable liquids or combustible liquids shall be fenced in conformance with Article 3.3.2.6.