Chapter 57 — FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
Section 5701 — GENERAL
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5701.1 Scope and application. ¶
5701.1 Scope and application. Prevention, control and mitigation of dangerous conditions related to storage, use, dispensing, mixing and handling of flammable and combustible liquids shall be in accordance with Chapter 50 and this chapter. [California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §3.15] Flammable and Combustible Liquids. Flammable and combustible liquids shall not be placed, stored or handled in any occupancy within the scope of California Code of Regu- lations, Title 19, Division 1 regulations, except as provided in the California Fire Code.
5701.2 Nonapplicability. ¶
5701.2 Nonapplicability. This chapter shall not apply to liquids as otherwise provided in other laws or regulations or chapters of this code, including: 1. Specific provisions for flammable liquids in motor fuel-dispensing facilities, repair garages, airports and marinas in Chapter 23. 2. Medicines, foodstuffs, cosmetics and commercial or institutional products containing not more than 50 percent by volume of water-miscible liquids and with the remainder of the solution not being flammable, provided that such materials are packaged in individual containers not exceeding 1.3 gallons (5 L). 3.…
5701.3 Referenced documents. ¶
5701.3 Referenced documents. The applicable requirements of Chapter 50, other chapters of this code, the California Building Code and the California Mechanical Code pertaining to flammable liquids shall apply.
5701.4 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Sections 105.5 and 105.6. ¶
5701.4 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Sections 105.5 and 105.6.
5701.5 Material classification. ¶
5701.5 Material classification. Flammable and combustible liquids shall be classified in accordance with the definitions in Chapter 2. When mixed with lower flash-point liquids, Class II or III liquids are capable of assuming the characteristics of the lower flash-point liquids. Under such conditions, the appropriate provisions of this chapter for the actual flash point of the mixed liquid shall apply. When heated above their flash points, Class II and III liquids assume the characteristics of Class I liquids. Under such conditions, the appropriate provisions of this chapter for flammable…