Chapter 63 — OXIDIZERS, OXIDIZING GASES AND OXIDIZING CRYOGENIC FLUIDS
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CHAPTER 63
OXIDIZERS, OXIDIZING GASES AND
OXIDIZING CRYOGENIC FLUIDS
User note:
About this chapter: Chapter 63 addresses the hazards associated with solid, liquid, gaseous and cryogenic fluid oxidizing materials, includ- ing oxygen in home use, and establishes criteria for their safe storage and protection in indoor and outdoor storage facilities, minimizing the potential for uncontrolled releases and contact with fuel sources. Although oxidizers themselves do not burn, they pose unique fire hazards because of their ability to support combustion by breaking down and giving off oxygen.
6306.4 Maximum aggregate quantity. The maximum¶
aggregate quantity of liquid oxygen allowed in storage and in use in each dwelling unit shall be 31.6 gallons (120 L).
Exceptions:
The maximum aggregate quantity of liquid oxygen allowed in Group I-4 occupancies shall be limited by the maximum allowable quantity set forth in Table 5003.1.1(1).
Where individual sleeping rooms are separated from the remainder of the dwelling unit by fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the
OXIDIZERS, OXIDIZING GASES AND OXIDIZING CRYOGENIC FLUIDS
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