Section 14a.44. Manner and limitations of storage

(a) Flammable or combustible liquids, including stock for sale, shall not be stored near exits, stairways, or corridors leading to the exits or stairways.

(b) The storage of flammable or combustible liquids in closed containers shall comply with the following occupancy provisions, except that the fire marshal may impose a quantity limitation or require greater protection if he determines that an unusual hazard to life or property is involved, or he may authorize an increase of the given amounts if the type construction, fire protection provided, or other factors substantially reduce the hazard:

(1) Dwellings and residential buildings containing not more than two dwelling units and attached and detached garages. Storage in excess of 5 gallons of class I liquid is prohibited. Storage in excess of 20 gallons of class II or class III liquids combined is prohibited. Flammable or combustible liquids shall be stored in closed metal containers, safety cans, or approved nonmetallic containers. No individual container shall exceed 5 gallons capacity. Flam- mable and combustible liquids shall not be transferred or dispensed from containers to fuel tanks, reservoir tanks, or other containers inside of buildings. This section does not pertain to supply tanks connected by piping to oil burners or power devices. See § 14a.161 (relating to general provisions).

(2) [Reserved].

(3) Hospitals, nursing homes and related health care facilities. Inside storage, handling, use and fire control of flammable or combustible liquids throughout this Commonwealth shall be in accordance with 28 Pa. Code (relating to health and safety).

The provisions of this § 13.44 amended through October 5, 1984, effective October 6, 1984, 14 Pa.B. 3624; transferred from 37 Pa. Code and renumbered as 34 Pa. Code § 14a.44, February 28, 2014, effective March 1, 2014, 44 Pa.B. 1233. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (259933) to (259934).

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Cross References

This section cited in 34 Pa. Code § 14a.33 (relating to class II and class III liquids); 34 Pa. Code § 14a.41 (relating to scope); 34 Pa. Code § 14a.45 (relating to fire safety rules); 34 Pa. Code § 14a.141 (relating to scope and application); and 34 Pa. Code § 14a.151 (relating to scope and application).