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Ordinance No. 1734 Page Eighteen (9) Emergency Alarms. When materials regulated by this Article are transported through exit corridors or exit enclosures, there shall be an emergency telephone system or a local manual alarm station or a signaling device approved by the Fire Chief at not more than 150-foot intervals and at each exit doorway throughout the transport route. The signal shall be relayed to an approved central station and shall also initiate a local audible d. Class III Controls. Persons responsible for a facility shall cause materials which are classified as Class III materials to be provided with the controls specified in this subsection (d) and in subsections (e) and (f) of this section. (1) Piping, valves and fittings. [i] Piping, valves, fittings and related components shall be designed and fabricated from materials compatible with the material to be contained. They shall have strength and durability sufficient to withstand the pressure, structural and seismic, and any other stress and exposure to which they may be subjected. [ii] Expansion chambers may be provided between valves whenever the regulated gas may be subjected to thermal expansion. Chambers shall be sized to provide protection for piping, valves and instrumentation and to accommodate the expansion of regulated materials. (2) Signage. [i] Stationary above ground tanks shall be placarded with hazard identification signs as specified in Fire Code Standard No.79-3, for the specific material contained. [ii] Signs prohibiting smoking shall be posted in indoor storage, use and handling areas and within 25 feet of outdoor storage, use and handling areas. [iii] Signs shall not be obscured or removed. [iv] Signs shall be in English and such other languages as may be appropriate, as determined by the Fire Chief.