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When the stored materials are in containers having a capacity of more than5 pounds (2 <br /> kg) or 0.5 gallon (2 L), separation shall be accomplished by: <br /> 1. Segregating incompatible materials in storage by a distance of not less than 20 <br /> feet (6096 mm) arid in an independent containment system, if secondary <br /> containment is required. <br /> [the balance of this section is un- amended] <br /> 20.24.320 CFC Section 2703.9.11 added — Fire extinguishing systems for <br /> workstations dispensing, handling or using hazardous materials. <br /> Section 2703.9.11 is added to read: <br /> 2703.9.11 Fire extinguishing systems for workstations dispensing, handling or <br /> using hazardous materials. Combustible and non - combustible workstations which <br /> dispense, handle or use hazardous materials shall be protected by an approved <br /> automatic fire extinguishing system in accordance with Section 1803.10 <br /> Exception: Internal fire protection is not required for Biological Safety Cabinets that <br /> carry NSF /ANSI certification where quantities of flammable liquids in use or storage <br /> within the cabinet do not exceed 500m1. <br /> 20.24.330 CFC Section 2703.13 added — Automatic Filling of Tanks. <br /> Section 2703.13 is added to read: <br /> 2703.13 Automatic Filling of Tanks. Systems that automatically fill flammable or <br /> combustible liquid tanks shall be equipped with approved overfill protection, that <br /> sends an alarm signal to a location that is normally occupied during normal business <br /> hours and immediately stops the filling of the tank. The alarm signal and automatic <br /> shutoff shall be tested in a manner acceptable to the fire code official on an annual <br /> basis and records of such testing shall be maintained on -site for a period of five (5) <br /> years. <br /> Exception: Emergency generator tanks. <br /> 20.24.340 CFC Section 2703.14 added — Required Systems. <br /> Section 2703.14 is added to read: <br /> 2703.14 Required Systems. When emergency alarms, detection or automatic fire <br /> extinguishing system is required by this code due to the storage, use or handling of <br /> hazardous materials, such systems shall comply with Sections 2704.9 and 2704.10. <br /> 20.24.350 CFC Section 2704.10 amended — Supervision. <br /> 65 <br />