Flammable medical gas supply cylinders located inside of a building must be stored in a separate room of not less than __ fire-resistive construction when exceeding 200 cu. ft.
Correct Answer: C
The storage of flammable medical gas supply cylinders inside a building is regulated by 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) Section 5306 - Medical Gas Systems. IFC Section 5306.2.1 - Storage of More Than 200 Cubic Feet of Medical Gases: When the quantity of flammable medical gas exceeds 200 cubic feet, it must be stored in a separate room with a minimum 2-hour fire-resistance rating. The room must also comply with ventilation and explosion control requirements per NFPA 99 (Healthcare Facilities Code). Why Other Options Are Incorrect? A: 1/2-hour - Insufficient fire resistance for high-risk gas storage. B: 1-hour - Does not meet the minimum 2-hour requirement set by the IFC. D: 3-hour - Exceeds the minimum required by code; the correct requirement is 2-hour fire-resistive construction.