Packaging of combustible liquids of 110 gallons or less.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

January 21, 1980

Ms. Geogi St. John
Assistant Manager
Safety and Regulatory Affairs
Oakite Products
50 Valley Road
Berkeley Heights, New Jersey 07922

Dear Ms. St. John:

This is in response to your recent letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's New York Regional Office concerning storage of combustible liquids.

Inside storage requirements for consumer commodities less than 50% alcohol.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

February 16, 1982

Lawrence W. Bierlein, P.C.
Law Offices
910 Seventeenth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006

Dear Mr. Bierlein:

Thank you for your letter of January 27, 1982, regarding indoor container storage requirements.

Paint thinner can be stored in approved plastic one-gallon containers.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

March 29, 1983

Mr. C. Daryl Johnson
Division Manager
Safety and Loss Prevention
PPG Industries, Inc.
Rosanna Drive P.O. Box 9
Allison Park, Pennsylvania 15101

Dear Mr. Johnson:

Thank you for your letter of March 1, 1983, concerning the storage of paint thinner in plastic one-gallon containers in a retail store.

Storage of Class IA and IB flammable liquids in glass containers.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

July 7, 2003

Ms. Susanne M. Herald
Babst, Calland, Clements, and Zomnir
Two Gateway Center
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Dear Ms. Herald: