NFPA 1 · 60 · Fire protection

Hazardous materials, compressed gases and flammable liquids

A reading of NFPA 1 60 as it is commonly cited on an inspection report. The reading explains the section; it does not certify a building or close a citation. The inspector's finding and the code text govern.

MatchExact section: the decoder holds a reading for NFPA 1 60.
Evidence reviewReading prepared from the published text, NFPA 1 2024 edition; readings dated Oct 14, 2026; line-by-line source check pending. Text: NFPA free access (nfpa.org).
AdoptionWhether this standard is in force depends on the state or city that adopts it, and on the edition adopted. The decoder reads it against any of the 51 state records.
What it coversQuantities over the limits, incompatible chemicals stored together (pool acid and chlorine), unsecured gas cylinders, flammable liquids outside approved cabinets.
What usually closes itSeparate incompatibles; move flammables to a listed cabinet; secure cylinders; reduce quantities.
Who can do the workOwner staff; no license required for this task
Proof at re-inspectionPhotos and the safety data sheet binder.
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Questions to ask next: which edition and section the finding is written against, in writing; what exactly was observed and what the inspector expects at re-inspection; the correction deadline on the notice. Disagree with the reading of the code? Ask the inspector for the section and edition in writing, then the fire or building official for a written interpretation.

Also in NFPA 1
10 · General fire safety11 · Building services, including electrical13.3 · Sprinklers13.6 · Portable extinguishers13.7 · Fire alarm14 · Means of egress18 · Fire department access and water supplies