427.4 Definitions specific to this section.
BC § 427.4
The following terms shall, for the purposes of this section, have the meanings shown herein: LABORATORY BUILDING. A structure consisting wholly or principally of one or more laboratory units. LABORATORY CHEMICAL. A material with a health, flammability, or instability hazard rating of 2, 3, or 4 as defined in NFPA 704. LABORATORY, NONPRODUCTION. A building or portion thereof wherein chemicals or gases are used or synthesized on a nonproduction basis for testing, research, experimental, instructional or educational purposes. LABORATORY UNIT. An enclosed space of a minimum 1-hour fire-rated construction, designed or used as a nonproduction laboratory. Laboratory units may include one or more separate laboratory work areas, and accessory storage rooms or spaces within or contiguous with the laboratory unit, such as offices and lavatories. STORAGE CABINET. A cabinet designed and constructed in accordance with UL 1275, and used for the storage of not more than 60 gallons (227 L) of flammable and combustible liquids. STORAGE ROOM. A room where laboratory chemicals or gases are stored and not otherwise used or synthesized.
