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• Wet -acid batteries and other corrosive materials are stored in approved metal cabinets labeled "Caution --Corrosive Materials." • "No Smoking" and "No Open Flame" signs (or equivalent) are posted wherever flammable or combustible materials or wastes are stored. • Compressed gas cylinders that are not in use outdoors are stored in designated storage areas. All cylinders, including those in use, are secured from falling by chains or other means. 2. Storage in Tanks • All tanks are clearly marked. • All tanks of greater than 60 -gallon capacity containing flammable materials are vented to limit internal pressure. • Stationary aboveground tanks are structurally secured to prevent tipping or rupture due to earthquakes. • Tank -filling operations are supervised to prevent over -filling. • All tank valves and openings are kept in a closed position, except when material is being added or removed. • Aboveground tanks are separated from each other by at least 10 feet, and secondary containment is provided to prevent accidental discharge or leaking of the stored liquid. • Hose ends are placed in containers when disconnected to prevent spills by capturing any remaining fluid. • Suction pumps are used only to drain flammable and combustible liquids from tank tops. • Separator boxes or other approved means are provided, when appropriate, at loading and unloading points to prevent spillage from entering sewers or floor drains, and the discharge valve on the separator box is kept in the closed position. • A flow cutoff valve, standby diversion tank, or other automatic bypass device is provided for any tank that receives a continuous or unmonitored flow of hazardous material or waste. • Openings for manual gauging have liquid -tight covers, and openings for vapor recovery are protected against vapor release. 4-2