Chapter 29 — MANUFACTURE OF ORGANIC COATINGS
Section 2909 — RAW MATERIALS AND FINISHED PRODUCTS
2025 California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) · 2025 edition · ingested 2026-07-07 · California
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2909.1 General. ¶
2909.1 General. The storage, handling and use of flammable and combustible liquids in process areas shall be in accordance with Chapter 57.
2909.2 Tank storage. ¶
2909.2 Tank storage. Tank storage for flammable and combustible liquids located inside of structures shall be limited to storage areas at or above grade that are separated from the processing area in accordance with the California Building Code . Processing equipment containing flammable and combustible liquids and storage in quantities essential to the continuity of the operations shall not be prohibited in the processing area.
2909.3 Tank vehicle. ¶
2909.3 Tank vehicle. Tank car and tank vehicle loading and unloading stations for Class I liquids shall be separated from the processing area, other plant structures, nearest lot line of property that can be built on or public thoroughfare by a minimum clear distance of 25 feet (7620 mm). 2909.3.1 Loading. Loading and unloading structures and platforms for flammable and combustible liquids shall be designed and installed in accordance with Chapter 57. 2909.3.2 Safety. Tank cars for flammable liquids shall be unloaded such that the safety to persons and property is ensured. Tank vehicles for…
2909.4 Nitrocellulose storage. ¶
2909.4 Nitrocellulose storage. Nitrocellulose storage shall be located on a detached pad or in a separate structure or a room enclosed in accordance with the California Building Code . The nitrocellulose storage area shall not be utilized for any other purpose. Electrical wiring and equipment installed in storage areas adjacent to process areas shall comply with Section 2904.2. 2909.4.1 Containers. Nitrocellulose shall be stored in closed containers. Barrels shall be stored on end and not more than two tiers high. Barrels or other containers of nitrocellulose shall not be opened in the main…
2909.5 Organic peroxide storage. ¶
2909.5 Organic peroxide storage. The storage of organic peroxides shall be in accordance with Chapter 62. 2909.5.1 Size. The size of the package containing organic peroxide shall be selected so that, as nearly as practical, full packages are utilized at one time. Spilled peroxide shall be promptly cleaned up and disposed of as specified by the supplier.
2909.6 Finished products. ¶
2909.6 Finished products. Finished products that are flammable or combustible liquids shall be stored outside of structures, in a separate structure, or in a room separated from the processing area in accordance with the California Building Code . The storage of finished products shall be in tanks or closed containers in accordance with Chapter 57. on Jul 18, 2025 11:14 AM (CDT) THEREUNDER. 29-6 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE on Jul 18, 2025 11:14 AM (CDT) THEREUNDER. CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE – MATRIX ADOPTION TABLE CHAPTER 30 – INDUSTRIAL OVENS (Matrix Adoption Tables are nonregulatory, intended only…