(1) Chapters 60 through 73 of the 2003 NFPA 1/UFC are adopted with the following exceptions and additions:

(a) Section 65.9 Storage. The maximum quantities, storage conditions, and fire-protection requirements for gunpowder and ammunition stored in a building shall be as follows:

1. Smokeless powder--In accordance with 50-61-120 and 50-61-121, MCA.

2. Commercially manufactured sporting black powder--25 pounds (11.3 kg) in a separate, portable Type 4 magazine.

3. Small arms primers or percussion caps--In accordance with 50-61-120 and 50-61-121, MCA.

(b) Section 65.11 Sale, Handling, and Storage of Consumer Fireworks is not adopted.

(c) Section 66.2.3.2.1.1 Locations of aboveground tanks.

1. Aboveground storage tanks are not prohibited on farms and ranches. EXCEPTION: Pursuant to 50-3-103(6), MCA, there are no requirements regarding diked areas, or heat-actuated or other shut-off devices for storage tanks containing Class I or Class II liquids intended only for private use.

2. For existing and new bulk plants not located in a rural area, see ARM 23.12.605.

3. For existing and new public motor vehicle fuel-dispensing stations not located in a rural area, see ARM 23.12.605.

(d) Section 66.2.5.5.6 Disposal of Tanks is modified as follows: Tanks shall be disposed of in accordance with the following:

(i) Underground tanks shall be disposed of in accordance with American Petroleum Institute (API) 1604, Third Edition, March 1996 and the Department of Environmental Quality's underground storage tank requirements;

(ii) All "unlisted" aboveground tanks which are no longer fit for continued service or which cannot be internally lined in accordance with nationally-recognized standards, shall be disposed of in accordance with API 2202, Third Edition, January 1991; and

(iii) API documents can be obtained from the American Petroleum Institute, 1220 "L" Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20005-4070.