Chapter 57 — FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS

Section 5704 — STORAGE

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

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5704.1 General.

5704.1 General. The storage of flammable and combustible liquids in containers and tanks shall be in accordance with this section and the applicable sections of Chapter 50.

5704.2 Tank storage. The provisions of this section shall apply to:

5704.2 Tank storage. The provisions of this section shall apply to: 1. The storage of flammable and combustible liquids in fixed above-ground and underground tanks. Exception: Tanks connected to building heating systems installed in accordance with Section 605.4. 57-8 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE on Jul 18, 2025 11:14 AM (CDT) THEREUNDER. FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS 2. The storage of flammable and combustible liquids in fixed above-ground tanks inside of buildings. Exception: Tanks connected to building heating systems installed in accordance with Section 605.4. 3. The storage of flammable…

5704.3 Container and portable tank storage.

5704.3 Container and portable tank storage. Storage of flammable and combustible liquids in closed containers that do not exceed 60 gallons (227 L) in individual capacity and portable tanks that do not exceed 660 gallons (2498 L) in individual capacity, and limited transfers incidental thereto, shall comply with Sections 5704.3.1 through 5704.3.8.5. 5704.3.1 Design, construction and capacity of containers and portable tanks. The design, construction and capacity of containers for the storage of Class I, II and IIIA liquids shall be in accordance with this section and Section 9.4 of NFPA 30.…

5704.4 Outdoor storage of containers and portable tanks.

5704.4 Outdoor storage of containers and portable tanks. Storage of flammable and combustible liquids in closed containers and portable tanks outside of buildings shall be in accordance with Section 5703 and Sections 5704.4.1 through 5704.4.8. Capacity limits for containers and portable tanks shall be in accordance with Section 5704.3. 5704.4.1 Plans. Storage shall be in accordance with approved plans. 5704.4.2 Location on property. Outdoor storage of liquids in containers and portable tanks shall be in accordance with Table 5704.4.2. Storage of liquids near buildings located on the same lot…