Material shall not be stored in aisles, passageways, doorways, etc., nor shall it obstruct or adversely affect any fire-fighting equipment.
No material may be stored within 36 in. of a sprinkler head deflector.
Bagged materials shall be stacked by stepping back the layers and cross keying the bags at least every 10 bags high.
Brick stacks shall be limited to 7 ft. maximum height. Loose stacks shall be stepped back 2 in. per foot in height for every foot over 4 ft.
Masonry block shall be stepped back 1/2 block per tier above the 6 ft. high level. Lumber must be stacked free of nails, level, self-supporting and a maximum of 16 ft. high.
Poles, pipes, bars, etc. shall either be stored in racks or stacked and blocked to prevent rolling or spreading.
Cans, drums, pails, etc. to be stored loose must be stepped back 1 container per tier above the 4 ft. high level.
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