Chapter 40 — STORAGE OF DISTILLED SPIRITS AND WINES

Section 4005 — FIRE PROTECTION

2025 California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) · 2025 edition · ingested 2026-07-07 · California

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4005.1 Palletized storage of distilled spirits in wooden barrels.

4005.1 Palletized storage of distilled spirits in wooden barrels. The palletized storage of distilled spirits in wooden barrels shall be protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system installed throughout the building in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 as modified in this section. The palletized storage of metal containers of distilled spirits shall be protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system that complies with Chapter 57. 4005.1.1 Storage height. Palletized storage arrays of barrels stored on end shall be limited to a maximum of seven pallets high. 4005.1.2 Flue spaces.…

4005.2 Rack storage in wooden barrels.

4005.2 Rack storage in wooden barrels. The rack storage of distilled spirits and wine greater than 20 percent alcohol shall be protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system installed throughout in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and Sections 4005.2.1 through 4005.2.3.6. 4005.2.1 Flue spaces for on-side wooden barrels. Rack storage for on-side wooden barrels shall be provided with a minimum width of 8 inches (203 mm) between adjacent rows of barrels. 4005.2.1.1 Elevated walkways. Where provided, elevated walkways between barrels shall be constructed in accordance with one of the…

4005.3 Wine with 20 percent or less alcohol content.

4005.3 Wine with 20 percent or less alcohol content. The storage of wine in barrels with an alcohol content of 20 percent or less shall be protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system installed throughout in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1.

4005.4 Portable fire extinguishers.

4005.4 Portable fire extinguishers. Approved portable fire extinguishers shall be provided in accordance with Section 906.