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1998 CBC Table 3-E

Exempt Amounts of Hazardous Materials Presenting a Health Hazard
Maximum Quantities per Control Area

USE-OPEN SYSTEMS

MATERIAL		SOLID lbs. (cu. ft.)	LIQUID Gallons (lbs.)
*Corrosives	Base	1,000	100
	Sprinklered (no Cabinet)	2,000	200
	Cabinet (unsprinklered)	1,000	100
	Cabinet, Sprinklered	2,000	200
Highly Toxics	Base	3	(3)
	Sprinklered (no Cabinet)	6	(6)
	Cabinet (unsprinklered)	3	(3)
	Cabinet, Sprinklered	6	(6)
Irritants	Base	**5,000	**500
	Sprinklered (no Cabinet)	**10,000	**1,000
	Cabinet (unsprinklered)	**5,000	**500
	Cabinet, Sprinklered	**10,000	**1,000
Sensitizers	Base	**5,000	**500
	Sprinklered (no Cabinet)	**10,000	**1,000
	Cabinet (unsprinklered)	**5,000	**500
	Cabinet, Sprinklered	**10,000	**1,000
Other Health Hazards	Base	**5,000	**500
	Sprinklered (no Cabinet)	**10,000	**1,000
	Cabinet (unsprinklered)	**5,000	**500
	Cabinet, Sprinklered	**10,000	**1,000
Toxics	Base	125	(125)
	Sprinklered (no Cabinet)	250	(250)
	Cabinet (unsprinklered)	125	(125)
	Cabinet, Sprinklered	250	(250)
Base = Building unsprinklered and no approved cabinet N.L. = No limit N/A = Not applicable

* For stationary lead-acid battery systems, see the Fire Code.

** The quantities allowed in a sprinklered building are not limited when exhaust ventilation is provided in accordance with the Fire Code. See Table 8001.15-B, Footnote 12.

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