5003.12 Outdoor control areas.
FC § 5003.12
Outdoor control areas for hazardous materials in amounts not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per outdoor control area shall be in compliance with the following requirements: 1. Outdoor control area shall be kept free from vegetation, rubbish and other combustible waste, and combustible materials not necessary to the storage. The area surrounding an outdoor control area shall be kept clear of such materials for a minimum of 15 feet (4572 mm).
2.Outdoor control areas shall be located at least 5 feet (1524 mm) from a building opening and at least 15 feet (4572 mm) from Group A occupancies. Outdoor control areas shall be located at least 20 feet (6096 mm) from a lot line, public street or private road. Exception: A 2-hour fire-resistance-rated wall without openings extending not less than 30 inches (762 mm) above and to the sides of the storage area is allowed in lieu of such distances required from a building opening, lot line, public street or private road.
3.Where a property exceeds 10,000 square feet (929 m2), there may be two outdoor control areas separated by a minimum distance of 50 feet (15 240 mm), when approved.
4.Where a property exceeds 35,000 square feet (3252 m2), there may be multiple outdoor control areas, separated a minimum distance of 50 feet (15 240 mm), when approved.
