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Title 17 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION›Part 9.5 — HIGHLY TOXIC AND TOXIC MATERIALS, AND MODERATELY TOXIC GASES

6004.2 Indoor storage and use.

San Jose Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-29 · San Jose

The indoor storage and use of highly toxic, toxic, and moderately toxic

compressed gases shall be in accordance with Sections 6004.2.1 through 6004.2.2.10.3.

Section 6004.2.1 of the 2025 California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

6004.2.1 Applicability. The applicability of regulations governing the indoor storage and use of highly toxic, toxic, and moderately compressed gases shall be as set forth in Sections 6004.2.1.1 through 6004.2.1.4.

Section 6004.2.1.4 of the 2025 California Fire Code is amended to add the following subsection:

6004.2.1.4 Quantities exceeding the minimum threshold quantities, but not exceeding the maximum allowable per control area. The indoor storage or use of highly toxic, toxic, and moderately toxic gases in amounts exceeding the minimum threshold quantities per control area set forth in Table 6004.2.1.4 but not exceeding maximum allowable quantity per control area set forth in Table 5003.1.1(2) shall be in accordance with Sections 5001, 5003, 6001, and 6004.2.2.

The maximum allowable quantity per control area of moderately toxic gas will be according to the toxic maximum allowable quantity, physical or health hazards, as set forth in Tables 5003.1.1(2) and 5003.1(4) and Table 5003.11.1 for Group M and S occupancies, as applicable.

Table 6004.2.1.4

Minimum Threshold Quantities for Highly Toxic, Toxic, and Moderately Toxic Gases for Indoor Storage and Use

Highly Toxic 20 cubic feet

Toxic 405 cubic feet

Moderately Toxic 405 cubic feet

(Ord. 31258.)

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