4003.4.2 Combined fire areas.
FC § 4003.4.2
The distilled spirits processing areas, alcohol storage areas, barrel storage areas and other alcohol production areas may be located in a single fire area subject to the following requirements: 1. The total quantity of alcohol stored, handled or used in the fire area is limited as follows: 1,000 gallons (3785 L) in a small distillery; 2,000 gallons (7570 L) in a medium distillery; 4,000 gallons (15 140 L) in a large distillery, and a maximum allowable quantity of twice that amount for beverage alcohol and flammable beverage alcohol precursors, with an alcohol content by volume of 20 percent or less, for medium and large distilleries, and, in a small distillery, a maximum quantity of 1,000 gallons (3785 L).
2.Barrel storage shall be in accordance with FC 4005.3. The barrel storage area shall be separated by a wall, bollards or other approved separation designed to minimize the risk from rolling barrels.
3.The entire fire area shall be provided with emergency alarm detection and exhaust ventilation systems in accordance with FC 4003.5.3 and 4003.7.
4.The entire fire area shall be provided with electrical wiring and equipment in accordance with FC 4003.8.
5.Grain mashing and fermenting may be conducted in such combined fire area. All grain conveyance shall be in enclosed containers or systems. A combustible dust collection system shall be provided for any unenclosed grain handling. No grain milling shall be conducted in such combined fire area.
6.Additional quantities of alcohol shall be stored in a listed and approved chemical storage building within the space, at an approved location, or in a separate fire area.
