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2. Construction, Cabinets shall be constructed of metal. The interior of cabinets shall be treated, coated or constructed of materials that are nvn-reactive with the hazardous material stored. Such treatment, coating ar con- struction shall include the entire interior of the cabinet. Cabinets shall either be listed as suitable far the intended storage or constructed in accordance with the following: A. Cabinets shall be of steel having a thickness of not less than 0.043 inches. The cabinet, including the door, shall be double-wailed with 1-1/~ inch air- space between the walls. Joints shall be riveted ar welded and shall be tight fitting. Doors shall be well fitted, self-closing and equipped with aself-latching device. B. The bottoms of cabinets utilized for the storage of liquids shall be liquid tight to a minimum height of two inches. gyp} Fire Extin uishin S stems. Unless exempted or otherwise provided for in Sections H0.302 through 80.315, indoor storage areas and storage buildings shall be protected by an automatic sprinkler system. The design of the sprinkler system shall be not less than that required under UBC Standard 38-1 far ordinary hazard, Group 3 with a minimum design area of 3,000 square feet. Where the mater- ials or storage arrangement require a higher level of sprinkler system protection in accordance with nationally recognized stand- ards, the higher level of sprinkler system protection shall be provided. EXCEPTION: Approved alternate automatic fire extin- guishing systems may be used. ~q} Ex losion Ventin or Su ression. Unless exempted ar otherwise provided for in Sections 80.302 through 80.315, indoor storage areas and storage bui 1 di ngs shal 1 be provided with expl o- sion venting, equivalent protective devices, suppression systems, or barricades. The design shall be by competent persons and recagni ze the nature of the stored material and its behavior i n a likely explosion. Areas which are provided with explosion venting shall comply with the fol 1 owl ng: 1. Walls, ceilings and roofs exposing another occupancy or use shall be designed tv resist a minimum internal pres- sure of 100 pounds per square foot ~psf}. 2. Explosion venting shall only be permitted in exter- ior walls or roofs or through specially designed shafts to the exterior of the building. 3. Venting shall be designed to prevent serious struc- tural damage and the production of lethal projectiles, 4. The aggregate clear vent relief area shall be gov- erned by the pressure resistance of the non-relieving portions of the building. 5. Vents shall be designed to relieve at a maximum internal pressure of 20 pounds per square foot ~psf} and shall consist of any one or any combination of the following: A. Walls of light-weight material. B. lightly fastened hatch covers. Ordinance - 30