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Section 5003.9.8 is amended to read: 5003.9.8 Separation of incompatible materials. Incompatible materials in storage and storage of materials that are incompatible with materials in use shall be separated. When the stored materials are in containers having a capacity of more than5 pounds (2 kg) or 0.5 gallon (2 L), separation shall be accomplished by: 1. Segregating incompatible materials in storage by a distance of not less than 20 feet (6096 mm) and in an independent containment system, if secondary containment is required. [the balance of this section is un- amended] 20.24.320 CFC Section 5003.9.11 added — Fire extinguishing systems for workstations dispensing, handling or using hazardous materials. Section 5003.9.11 is added to read: 5003.9.11 Fire extinguishing systems for workstations dispensing, handling or using hazardous materials. Combustible and non - combustible workstations which dispense, handle or use hazardous materials shall be protected by an approved automatic fire extinguishing system in accordance with Section 2703.10 Exception: Internal fire protection is not required for Biological Safety Cabinets that carry NSF /ANSI certification where quantities of flammable liquids in use or storage within the cabinet do not exceed 500ml. 20.24.330 CFC Section 5003.13 added — Automatic Filling of Tanks. Section 5003.13 is added to read: 5003.13 Automatic Filling of Tanks. Systems that automatically fill flammable or combustible liquid tanks shall be equipped with approved overfill protection, that sends an alarm signal to a location that is normally occupied during normal business hours and immediately stops the filling of the tank. The alarm signal and automatic shutoff shall be tested in a manner acceptable to the fire code official on an annual basis and records of such testing shall be maintained on -site for a period of five (5) years. Exception: Emergency generator tanks. 20.24.340 CFC Section 5003.14 added — Required Systems. Section 5003.14 is added to read: