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17 sections matching “IBC 307” for San Antonio, TX, the 2024 IBC

  • IBC 307.1

    High-hazard Group H

    • Group H: making, processing or storing hazardous materials above the maximum allowable quantities (MAQ) per control area in Tables 307.1(1) and (2). Classed H-1 to H-5, with Section 415 and the IFC; rooftop hazardous materials follow the IFC.
    • Storage MAQ per control area, examples: flammable liquid IA 30 gal, IB/IC 120 gal (combined 120), combustible II 120 gal, IIIA 330 gal, IIIB 13,200 gal; flammable solid 125 lb; flammable gas 1,000 cu ft (high BV). Doubled with full NFPA 13 sprinklers and doubled again in approved cabinets; some materials allowed only if sprinklered.
    • Storage MAQ per control area: corrosives 5,000 lb or 500 gal (810 cu ft gas), toxic 500 lb or 500 gal (810 cu ft gas), highly toxic 10 lb (20 cu ft gas, cabinets only). Doubled with sprinklers and doubled again in approved cabinets.

    Works withIBC 414IBC 415IFCIBC 903.3.1.1IBC 414.2

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  • IBC 307.3

    High-hazard Group H-1

    • H-1: detonation hazards, such as explosives (Divisions 1.1 to 1.6), unclassified detonable organic peroxides, Class 4 oxidizers, detonable pyrophorics and Class 3 detonable or Class 4 unstable materials.

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  • IBC 307.4

    High-hazard Group H-2

    • H-2: deflagration or accelerated burning, such as Class I to IIIA liquids in open or over-15-psig systems, hazardous combustible dust, flammable cryogens, Category 1A and high-burning-velocity 1B gases, Class I organic peroxides, Class 3 oxidizers in open or pressurized systems, nondetonable pyrophorics and Class 3 water-reactives.

    Works withIBC 414.1.3

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  • IBC 307.5

    High-hazard Group H-3

    • H-3: materials that readily burn or are physical hazards, such as Class I to IIIA liquids in closed systems at 15 psig or less, combustible fibers, 1.4G consumer fireworks, oxidizing cryogens and gases, low-BV 1B gases, flammable solids, Class II–III organic peroxides, Class 2 oxidizers and Class 2 unstable or water-reactive materials.

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  • IBC 307.1.1

    Occupancy exemptions

    • Materials listed in Table 307.1.1 don't count toward MAQ or make a building Group H, such as building materials, retail consumer products in containers up to 1.3 gal, alcoholic beverages, fuel in vehicles and fixed appliances, refrigerants, and battery, fuel cell and capacitor ESS; they still follow the IFC.

    Works withIFC

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  • IBC 307.3.1

    Occupancies containing explosives not classified as H-1

    • Division 1.3 explosives kept so they won't mass-explode may be H-2; Division 1.4 and non-propagating articles may be H-3.

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  • IBC 715.4.1

    Fire test criteria

    • Perimeter systems tested to ASTM E2307; vision glass to floor may use approved material.

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