Section H1
California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) · 2019 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · California
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SCOPE
H1.1 Scope. Hazardous materials inventory statements (HMIS) and hazardous materials management plans (HMMP) which are required by the fire chief, pursuant to Chapter 50, shall be provided for hazardous materials in accordance with Appendix H.
Exceptions:
1. Materials which have been satisfactorily demonstrated not to present a potential danger to public health, safety or welfare, based upon the quantity or condition of storage, when approved.
2. Chromium, copper, lead, nickel and silver need not be considered hazardous materials for the purposes of
Appendix H unless they are stored in a friable, pow- dered or finely divided state.
Proprietary and trade secret information shall be pro- tected under the laws of the state or jurisdiction having authority.
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