Cal. Code Regs. tit. 8, § 1932
(a) Storage outside buildings shall be in accordance with Table B.
Table B. Outdoor Liquid Storage in Containers and Portable Tanks
1
2
3
4
5
Class
Container Storage Max. per Pile
Portable Tank Storage Max. per Pile Gallons (1)
Distance Between Piles or Racks (ft)
Distance to Property Line That Can Be Built Upon (ft) (2) (3)
Distance to Street, Alley, or a Public Way (ft) (3)
Gallons (1) (4)
Height (ft)
Gallons (1) (4)
Height (ft)
IA
1,100
10
2,200
7
5
50
10
IB
2,200
12
4,400
14
5
50
10
IC
4,400
12
8,800
14
5
50
10
II
8,800
12
17,600
14
5
25
5
III
22,000
18
44,000
14
5
10
5
NOTE 1: When two or more classes of materials are stored in a single pile, the maximum gallonage in that pile shall be the smallest of the two or more separate gallonages.
NOTE 2: Within 200 feet of each container, there shall be a 12-foot wide access way to permit approach of fire control apparatus.
NOTE 3: The distances listed apply to properties that have protection for exposures as defined. If there are exposures, and such protection for exposures does not exist, the distances in column four shall be doubled.
NOTE 4: When total quantity stored does not exceed 50% of maximum per pile, the distances in columns four and five may be reduced 50%, but not less than three feet.
Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.
1. Amendment filed 10-9-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 43).
2. Amendment of section heading filed 5-5-2014; operative 5-6-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2014, No. 19).