Chapter 40 — STORAGE OF DISTILLED SPIRITS AND WINES
Section 4003 — PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE
2025 California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) · 2025 edition · ingested 2026-07-07 · California
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4003.1 Spill control. ¶
4003.1 Spill control. Drainage or containment systems shall be provided by means of curbs, scuppers, special drains or other suitable means to prevent the flow of spills throughout the building.
4003.2 Ventilation. ¶
4003.2 Ventilation. For rooms and spaces where distilled spirits and wines in barrels and casks are stored, ventilation shall be provided in accordance with the California Mechanical Code and one of the following: 1. The rooms and spaces shall be ventilated at a rate sufficient to maintain the concentration of vapors within the area at or below 25 percent of the lower flammable limit (LFL). This shall be confirmed by sampling the actual vapor concentration under normal operating conditions. The sampling shall be conducted throughout the enclosed storage area, extending to or toward the bottom…
4003.3 Sources of ignition. ¶
4003.3 Sources of ignition. Sources of ignition shall be controlled in accordance with Sections 4003.3.1 through 4003.4. 4003.3.1 Smoking. Smoking shall be prohibited and “No Smoking” signs provided as follows: 1. In rooms or areas where hazardous materials are stored or dispensed or used in open systems in amounts requiring a permit in accordance with Sections 105.5 and 105.6. 2. Within 25 feet (7620 mm) of outdoor storage, dispensing or open-use areas. 3. Facilities or areas within facilities that have been designated as totally “no smoking” shall have “No Smoking” signs placed at all…
4003.4 Lightning. ¶
4003.4 Lightning. Structures containing barrel storage should be protected from lightning. The lightning protection equipment shall be installed in accordance with the California Electrical Code and NFPA 780. on Jul 18, 2025 11:14 AM (CDT) THEREUNDER. STORAGE OF DISTILLED SPIRITS AND WINES