N.Y.C. Admin. Code § FC 5106: Section FC 5106: Retail Display

5106.1 General.

This section shall apply to the retail display of Level 2 and 3 aerosol products.

5106.2 Retail aerosol product displays not exceeding 8 feet high.

Aerosol product displays for retail sale not exceeding 8 feet (2438 mm) in height shall comply with the requirements of FC 5106.2.1 through 5106.2.4.

5106.2.1 Maximum quantity.

Only aerosol products being used for display purposes shall be stored for sale in retail display areas and the total quantity of such aerosol products shall not exceed the amounts set forth in FC Table 5106.2.1.

FC Table 5106.2.1 Maximum Quantities of Level 2 and 3 Aerosol Products in Retail Display Areas

Maximum Net Weight Per Floor (pounds)

b

Floor

Unprotected

a

Protected in accordance with FC 5106.2

a, c

Protected in accordance with FC 5106.3

c

Basement, cellar or other area below grade

Not allowed

500

500

Ground

2,500

10,000

10,000

Upper

500

2,000

Not allowed

For SI: 1 pound = 0.454 kg, 1 square foot = 0.0929 m

2

.

a. The total quantity shall not exceed 1,000 pounds net weight in any one 100-square-foot retail display area.

b. Per 25,000-square-foot retail display area.

c. Minimum Ordinary Hazard Group 2 wet-pipe sprinkler system throughout the retail sales occupancy.

5106.2.2 Display of containers.

Aerosol containers shall not be stacked more than 6 feet (1829 mm) high from the base of the aerosol array to the top of the aerosol array unless the containers are placed on fixed shelving or otherwise secured in an approved manner. When storage or retail display is on shelves, the height of such storage or retail display to the top of aerosol containers shall not exceed 8 feet (2438 mm) from the floor.

Exception: Storage or display protected in accordance with FC 5106.3.

5106.2.3 Combustible cartons.

Aerosol products located in retail display areas shall be removed from combustible cartons.

Exceptions:

1. Display areas that use a portion of combustible cartons, which consist of only the bottom panel and not more than 2 inches (51 mm) of side panel are allowed.

2. When the display area is protected in accordance with Tables 6.3.2.7(a) through 6.3.2.7(l) of NFPA 30B, storage of aerosol products in combustible cartons is allowed.

5106.2.4 Retail display sprinkler system.

When a sprinkler system is required for the protected retail display of aerosol products, the wet-pipe sprinkler system shall be in accordance with this code, and the construction codes, including the Building Code. The minimum system design shall be for an Ordinary Hazard Group 2 occupancy. The system shall be provided throughout the retail display area.

5106.3 Retail aerosol displays exceeding 8 feet high.

Aerosol product displays for retail sale exceeding 8 feet (2438 mm) in height shall comply with the requirements of FC 5106.3.1 through 5106.3.3.

5106.3.1 Maximum quantity.

Only aerosol products being used for display purposes shall be stored for sale in retail display areas and the total quantity of such aerosol products shall not exceed the amounts set forth in FC Table 5106.2.1.

5106.3.2 Fire protection.

Aerosol displays shall be protected by a sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 30B and the following requirements:

1. The fire protection required for a retail display of aerosol products shall be determined based on the height of the aerosol products in the display and the type of packaging in which aerosol products displayed more than 6 feet (1829 mm) above the finished floor are stored.

2. Uncartoned Level 2 and 3 aerosols and Level 2 and 3 aerosols in display-cut cartons may be displayed not more than 6 feet (1829 mm) above the finished floor when applying the cartoned aerosol display tables set forth in NFPA 30B.

3. Where sprinkler protection is provided for a Level 2 or 3 aerosol retail display area, such sprinkler system shall be designed to extend coverage to an area not less than 20 feet (6096 mm) in all directions beyond the display area.

4. Where ordinary and high-temperature ceiling sprinkler systems are adjacent to each other, noncombustible draft curtains shall be installed between the areas protected by the respective sprinkler systems.

5106.3.3 Fire separation.

Retail displays of Level 2 and 3 aerosol products shall comply with the following separation distance requirements:

1. Level 2 and 3 aerosol display areas shall be separated from each other by not less than 25 feet (7620 mm).

2. Level 2 and 3 aerosol displays shall be separated from flammable and combustible liquids storage and display areas by one or more of the following measures:

2.1. A horizontal distance of not less than 25 feet (7620 mm).

2.2. A noncombustible partition extending not less than 18 inches (457 mm) above the merchandise. When the aerosol products are located within 25 feet (7620 mm) of flammable or combustible liquids, the noncombustible partition shall be liquid tight at the floor level.

2.3. Special fire protection for double-row racks in accordance with FC 5106.5.

5106.4 Maximum quantities in storage areas.

Aerosol products in storage areas adjacent to retail display areas shall not exceed the quantities in FC Table 5106.4.

FC Table 5106.4 Maximum Storage Quantities for Storage Areas Adjacent to Retail Display of Level 2 and Level 3 Aerosols

Maximum Net Weight Per Floor (pounds)

Floor

Unseparated

a, b

Separated

Storage cabinets

b

1-hour occupancy separation

Basement, cellar or other area below grade

Not allowed

Not allowed

Not allowed

Ground

2,500

5,000

In accordance with NFPA 30B, Sections 6.3.4.3 and 6.3.4.4

Upper

500

1,000

In accordance with NFPA 30B, Sections 6.3.4.3 and 6.3.4.4

For SI: 1 pound = 0.454 kg, 1 square foot = 0.0929 m

2

.

a. The aggregate quantity in storage and retail display shall not exceed the quantity limits for retail display.

b. In any 50,000-square-foot area.

5106.5 Special protection design for Level 2 and 3 aerosols adjacent to flammable and combustible liquids in double-row racks.

The display of Level 2 and 3 aerosols adjacent to flammable and combustible liquids in double-row racks shall be in accordance with FC 5106.5.1 through 5106.5.8 or FC 5106.3.3.

5106.5.1 Fire protection.

Fire protection for the display of Level 2 and 3 aerosols in double-row racks shall be in accordance with Table 7.4.1 and Figure 7.4.1 of NFPA 30B.

5106.5.2 Cartoned products.

Level 2 and 3 aerosols displayed more than 8 feet (2438 mm) above the finished floor shall be in cartons.

5106.5.3 Shelving.

Shelving in racks shall be limited to wire mesh shelving having uniform openings not more than 6 inches (152 mm) apart, with the openings comprising at least 50 percent of the overall shelf area.

5106.5.4 Aisles.

Racks shall be arranged so that aisles not less than 7 1/2 feet (2286 mm) wide are maintained between rows of racks and adjacent solid-piled or palletized merchandise.

5106.5.5 Flue spaces.

Flue spaces in racks shall comply with the following:

1. Transverse flue spaces – nominal 3-inch (76-mm) transverse flue spaces shall be maintained between merchandise and rack uprights.

2. Longitudinal flue spaces – nominal 6-inch (152-mm) longitudinal flue spaces shall be maintained.

5106.5.6 Horizontal barriers.

Horizontal barriers constructed of minimum 3/8-inch-thick (10-mm-thick) plywood or minimum 0.034-inch (0.086-mm) (No. 22 gauge) sheet metal shall be provided and located in accordance with NFPA 30B when in-rack sprinklers are installed.

5106.5.7 Class I, II, III, IV and plastic commodities.

Class I, II, III, IV and plastic commodities located adjacent to retail Level 2 and 3 aerosol product displays shall be protected in accordance with NFPA 13, as modified by FC Appendix B.

5106.5.8 Flammable and combustible liquids.

Class I, II, IIIA and IIIB Liquids shall be allowed to be located adjacent to Level 2 and 3 aerosol products when the following conditions are met:

1. Class I, II, IIIA and IIIB liquid containers: Containers for Class I, II, IIIA and IIIB liquids shall be limited to 1.06-gallon (4-L) metal-relieving and nonrelieving style containers and 5.3-gallon (20-L) metal-relieving style containers.

2. Fire protection for Class I, II, IIIA and IIIB liquids: Automatic sprinkler protection for Class I, II, IIIA and IIIB liquids shall be in accordance with FC Chapter 57.