4.20 Storage of Operating Stock of Hazardous Materials In General Purpose Storage
Areas
A. Each military service or agency may allow small quantities of hazardous materials to be
stored in general purpose storage areas provided a specific limitation is placed on the types of
hazardous materials which can be stored, the unit container size, and the maximum volume to be
stored. In addition, the guidance provided must address the type of storage device allowed, such
as storage room or cabinet, and the specifications for construction of the storage device. The
guidance must not be less restrictive than applicable federal, state, local, and/or host nations
regulations.
B. This section is intended to address primarily those storage needs associated with
accomplishment of a mission where the amount of hazardous materials stored is incidental to the
accomplishment of that mission. It is not intended to limit the quantity of hazardous materials
brought into an area for immediate use. The recommended limits below are based on the
requirement that storage cabinets meeting 29 CFR 1910.106(d)(3) will be used although it is
recognized that the regulations apply only to flammable liquids. All applicable regulatory
ventilation and electrical requirements for the storage cabinets must be followed.
C. The guidance below is provided as a guideline for the storage of hazardous materials in a
general purpose area and may be amended as appropriate by the military service or agency. The
authority to issue storage guidelines may be delegated to lower commands by service/agency
headquarters.
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