049-10 Wyo. Code R. §§ 10-12 - Storage

(a) Curtains, draperies, hangings and other decorative materials suspended from walls or ceilings shall be flame resistant in accordance with NFPA 701.

(b) Storage of combustible materials in buildings shall be orderly and separated from heaters or heating devices by distance or shielding so that ignition cannot occur. No explosives of any type are allowed on the premises.

(c) Clothing and personal effects shall not be stored in corridors and lobbies unless:

(i) Corridors are protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system.

(ii) Corridors are protected by an approved smoke detection system.

(iii) Storage in metal lockers provided the minimum required egress width is maintained.

(d) Artwork and teaching materials shall be limited on walls of corridors to not more than twenty percent (20%) of the wall area.

(e) Combustible materials shall not be stored in attic, under-floor, under exit stairways, and concealed spaces unless walls, floor and ceiling forming the storage area are protected on the enclosed side by one-hour fire-resistive construction or the space is provided with an approved automatic fire sprinkler system.

(f) Trapdoors and access covers shall be kept closed at all times except when in use.

(g) Combustible storage shall be maintained two (2) feet or more below the ceiling in nonsprinklered buildings or a minimum of eighteen (18) inches below sprinkler head deflectors in sprinklered buildings.

(h) Combustible storage shall not be stored in exits, hallways or stairways.

(i) Combustible material shall not be stored in boiler rooms, mechanical rooms or electrical equipment rooms.

(j) Combustible and flammable materials and liquids shall be properly stored and shall not create a fire hazard. The maximum amount allowed shall not exceed ten (10) gallons.

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049-10 Wyo. Code R. §§ 10-12

Adopted, Eff. 10/7/2016.