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• IBC 415.8

  Special provisions for Group H-2 and H-3 occupancies

  • H-2/H-3 above Table 415.6.5 quantities go in detached buildings.

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• IBC 415.8.1

  Multiple hazards

  • Materials that are both physical and health hazards meet H-2, H-3 or H-4 as applicable.

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• IBC 415.8.2

  Separation of incompatible materials

  • Incompatible materials are separated per the IFC.

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• IBC 415.8.3

  Water reactives

  • Water-reactive areas resist water; liquid piping doesn't run over them except sprinklers.

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• IBC 415.8.4

  Floors in storage rooms

  • Floors storing reactives, oxidizers and peroxides are liquid-tight and noncombustible.

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• IBC 415.8.5

  Waterproof room

  • Water-reactive storage rooms are waterproof with only sprinkler piping inside.

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• IBC 415.6.5

  Detached buildings for Group H-1, H-2 or H-3 occupancy

  • Quantities above Table 415.6.5 (e.g. Class 3 oxidizer 1,200 tons, Class 2 2,000 tons) require detached buildings per 415.7 and 415.8.

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