(1)
In addition to the requirements of Article 2.2.8.7., pesticide storage areas in farm buildings shall be designed in conformance with this Article.
(2)
Pesticide storage areas shall be
(a)
ventilated with outdoor air in accordance with Subsection 2.4.2. by dedicated natural or mechanical means at a rate sufficient to prevent the accumulation of dangerous goods classified as toxic or flammable gases,
(b)
accessible only from the outdoors, and
(c)
secured against unauthorized entry.
(3)
Floors of pesticide storage areas shall
(a)
be constructed of concrete or other impervious material,
(b)
not have a floor drain, and
(c)
be provided with a curb at the perimeter of the storage area that is
(i)
designed to contain accidental spillage of the largest container in the storage area, and
(ii)
not less than 50 mm high.
(4)
Pesticide storage areas shall be separated from
(a)
food, feed and water supplies,
(b)
other occupancies by a fire separation having a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, and
(c)
other buildings by a limiting distance not less than 6 m.