Appendix H — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT PLAN
Section N107
California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) · 2022 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · California
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DISPLAY AND STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS AND
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
N107.1 Hazardous materials. The display of hazardous¶
materials shall comply with Section 314 and Chapters 50 through 67. The storage of hazardous materials in indoor trade shows and exhibition areas shall be prohibited.
N107.1.1 Display near exit. The display of hazardous materials within 5 feet (1524 mm) of an exit shall be prohibited.
N107.2 Storage of combustible materials. Storage of¶
combustible materials shall comply with Section 315.
N107.3 Vehicles.¶
The display of liquid- or gas-fueled vehicles, boats or other motor craft in indoor trade shows and exhibition areas shall comply with Sections 314.4 and N107.3.1 through N107.3.3.
N107.3.1 Batteries in vehicles. Vehicle batteries shall be rendered inoperable. Batteries in liquid- and gas-fueled vehicles shall be disconnected. Batteries in electric vehicles shall be rendered inoperable by the removal of fuses or other approved methods but shall not be required to be disconnected.
N107.3.2 Vehicle fuel. Vehicle fuel shall comply with Sections N107.3.2.1 through N107.3.2.4.
N107.3.2.1 Fueling within the structure. Vehicles shall not be fueled or defueled within the structure.
N107.3.2.2 Vehicle fuel tanks. Vehicle fuel tanks shall contain not more than one quarter of the tank capacity or 5 gallons (18.93 L) of fuel, whichever is less.
N107.3.2.3 Vehicle fuel systems. Vehicle fuel systems shall be inspected for leaks prior to the vehicle being brought into the structure.
N107.3.2.4 Vehicle fuel tank openings. Vehicle fuel tank openings shall be locked and sealed to prevent the escape of vapors.
N107.3.3 Obstruction by vehicles. Vehicles shall not be located in such a manner that they obstruct a means of egress.
APPENDIX N-4 2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
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N107.3.4 Gas-powered vehicles. Compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) or hydrogenpowered vehicles present in indoor trade shows and exhibition areas shall comply with Sections N107.3.4.1 through N107.3.4.3.
N107.3.4.1 Shutoff valves. Shutoff valves shall be closed and the engine shall be operated until it stops. Valves shall remain closed until the vehicle is removed.
N107.3.4.2 Battery hot lead. The hot lead of the battery shall be disconnected.
N107.3.4.3 Dual-fuel vehicles equipped to operate on gasoline. Dual-fuel vehicles equipped to operate on gasoline as well as on CNG, LPG or hydrogen shall comply with Section 3107.15.
N107.3.5 Competitions or demonstrations. Competitions or demonstrations using any type of vehicle shall comply with Section 3107.15.5.
N107.4 Fueled equipment other than vehicles. Fueled¶
equipment other than vehicles shall comply with Section 313.
N107.5 LP-gas containers. Liquefied petroleum (LP) gas¶
containers shall comply with Sections N107.5.1 through N107.5.5 and Chapter 61.
N107.5.1 LP-gas containers exceeding 12 pounds (5 kg) of water capacity. The use of LP-gas containers exceeding 12 pounds (5 kg) of water capacity shall be prohibited.
N107.5.2 Where more than one LP-gas container is present in the same area. Where more than one LP-gas container is present in the same area, cylinders shall be separated from each other by a minimum of 20 feet (6096 mm).
N107.5.3 Equipment for LP-gas containers. Equipment for LP-gas containers, including tanks, piping, hoses, fittings, valves, tubing and other related components, shall be approved and shall comply with Chapter 61 and with the applicable requirements of the International Fuel Gas Code .
N107.5.4 Securing of LP-gas containers. Portable LPgas containers shall be securely fastened in place to prevent unauthorized movement.
N107.5.5 Spare LP-gas containers. Spare LP-gas containers not connected to an approved appliance shall be stored in a location and manner approved by the fire code official.
N107.6 Cooking and open-flame devices. All cooking¶
equipment and any open-flame devices shall comply with the requirements of Section 308 of this code and with Chapter 5 of the California Mechanical Code . Cooking equipment shall be separated from combustible material display or storage by a horizontal distance of not less than 5 feet (1524 mm).
APPENDIX N—INDOOR TRADE SHOWS AND EXHIBITIONS
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