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gallon shall be used. * The UFC Standard 19-3 classification system does not cur- rently provide for Class 4water-reactive materials. 3. Type of Construction. In addition to the provisions of the Structural Spec~~al~ty Code, buildings or roams used for the storage of water-reactive materials shall be of noncom- bustible construction. 4. Detached Storage. Detached storage shall be provided when the amount stored exceeds 2,000 pounds of Class 3 material or 50,000 pounds of Class 2 material. Detached storage build- ings shall be single story and without basement or crawl space. 5. Ei uid-.Tight Floor. In addition to the provisions of Section 80.301~z}, floors of storage areas shall be of 1 iquid- tight construction. 6. Waterproof Rovm. Rooms or areas used for the storage of water-reactive materials shall be constructed so as to re- sist the penetration of water through the use of water-proof materials. Piping carrying water far other than approved auta- matic fire sprinkler systems shall not be permitted within such rooms or areas, 1. Smoke and, He,at,,,.wenting. Storage areas shall be pro- vided with a means to vent smoke and heat in afire or other emergency in accordance with the provisions of the Building Code. 8. Fire Extin uishin 5 stems, Where Class 3 materials are stored in areas protected by an automatic fire extinguish- ing system, the materials shall be stored in closed water- tight containers. The use of approved, non-water fire sup- pression systems is recommended. 9. Containment. Secondary containment shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Section 80.3011}4. 10. St_ora a Conditions. A.~ Water-reactive materials stored in quantities greater than 500 cubic feet shall be separated into piles each not larger than 500 cubic feet. Risle widths be- tween piles shall be equal to not less than the height of the pile or four feet, whichever is greater. EXCEPTION: Water-reactive materials stored in tanks. B. Class 2 water-reactive materials shall not be stored in basements of buildings unless such materials are stored in closed water-tight containers or tanks. C. Class 3 water-reactive material s shall not be stored in basements. D. Water-reactive materials shall not be stored in the same room with flammable ar combustible 1 iquids. X29 CFR 1910.106} fib} Exterior Storage. 1. General. ^Exterior storage of water-reactive mater- ials shall be within tanks or closed water-tight containers and shall be in accordance with the provisions of this subsec- tion and the general provisions specified in Section 80.301. 2. Distance from Storage to Exposures. Exterior storage Ordinance - 53