1910.106(d)(5)(iii): Flammable Liquid Storage in Offices
In office occupancies, employers must not store flammable liquids except what is required for maintenance and operation of the building and equipment. That storage must be kept in closed metal containers in a storage cabinet, in safety cans, or in an inside storage room without a door opening into the public part of the building.
Key takeaways
- 1910.106(d)(5)(iii) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart H).
- OSHA cited it 17 times in the last 3 years, in 17 inspections, with $31,646 in current penalties.
- Most citations: CA (5), NY (2), ID (2).
- Related part: 1910.106(d) Container and portable tank storage (357 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(5)(iii) ("Office occupancies") is one requirement inside 1910.106 Flammable liquids, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart H). The official text below is copied word for word from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). The numbers, injury cases and training on this page show how OSHA enforces it on real job sites.
Official text
(iii) Office occupancies. Storage shall be prohibited except that which is required for maintenance and operation of building and operation of equipment. Such storage shall be kept in closed metal containers stored in a storage cabinet or in safety cans or in an inside storage room not having a door that opens into that portion of the building used by the public. 17 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.106.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 7 |
Top states: CA (5), NY (2), ID (2), KY (2), TX (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| PUGH ACQUISITION COMPANY | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $11,292 |
| 68807 - NEW CUT EXPRESS WASH LLC | VERSAILLES, KY | $4,900 |
| MISSION HILLS COUNTRY CLUB | RANCHO MIRAGE, CA | $3,996 |
| SHOWPLACE ENTERTAINMENT CENTER | STATEN ISLAND, NY | $2,837 |
| RV ROOF MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR LLC | SEBASTIAN, FL | $1,703 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.106(d)(5)(iii).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.106(d) Container and portable tank storage 357 citations
- 1910.106(d)(2) Design, construction, and capacity of containers 125 citations
- 1910.106(d)(2)(i) General 83 citations
- 1910.106(d)(4) Design and construction of inside storage rooms 67 citations
- 1910.106(d)(3) Design, construction, and capacity of storage cabinets 65 citations
- 1910.106(d)(3)(ii) Fire resistance 59 citations
- 1910.106(d)(5) Storage inside building 55 citations
- 1910.106(d)(2)(iii) Size 39 citations
- 1910.106(d)(4)(i) Construction 26 citations
- 1910.106(d)(7) Fire control 23 citations
- 1910.106(d)(4)(iv) Ventilation 22 citations
- 1910.106(d)(6) Storage outside buildings 22 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Can flammable liquids be stored in an office building?
Only what is required for maintenance and operation of the building and equipment.
How must it be stored?
In closed metal containers inside a storage cabinet, in safety cans, or in an inside storage room.
Can the storage room open to public areas?
No. The inside storage room must not have a door that opens into the part of the building used by the public.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.106 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly; data as of 2026-10-21
3-year window. Federal OSHA only; state-plan rules are not counted. Plain-language text is a summary, not legal advice; the official text controls. Black Belt Safety is not part of OSHA or the Department of Labor.