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Chapter 54 — CORROSIVE MATERIALS

Section 5405

California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) · 2022 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · California

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5405.1 Indoor use. The indoor use of corrosive materials in

amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Table 5003.1.1(2) shall be in accordance with Sections 5001, 5003 and 5005 and this chapter.

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CORROSIVE MATERIALS

5405.1.1 Liquid transfer. Corrosive liquids shall be transferred in accordance with Section 5005.1.10.

5405.1.2 Ventilation. Where corrosive materials are dispensed or used, mechanical exhaust ventilation in accordance with Section 5005.2.1.1 shall be provided.

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5405.2 Outdoor use. The outdoor use of corrosive materials

in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Table 5003.1.1(4) shall be in accordance with Sections 5001, 5003 and 5005 and this chapter.

5405.2.1 Distance from use to exposures. Outdoor use of corrosive materials shall be located in accordance with Section 5404.2.2.

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