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Add Section 507.5.1.2, Protected properties, to read as follows: 507.5.1.2 Protected properties. Fire hydrants required to provide a supplemental water supply for automatic fire protection systems shall be within 100 feet of the fire department connection for such systems. Add Section 507.5.1.3, Fire hydrant locations, to read as follows: 507.5.1.3 Fire hydrant locations. Fire hydrants shall be located 2 feet to 8 feet from back of the curb or fire lane and shall not be located in the bulb of a cul-de-sac. Amend Section 507.5.4, Obstruction, to read as follows: 507.5.4 Obstruction. Unobstructed access to fire hydrants shall be maintained at all times. Posts, fences, vehicles, growth, trash, storage and other materials or objects shall not be placed or kept near fire hydrants, fire department inlet connections or fire protection system control valves in a manner that would prevent such equipment or fire hydrants from being immediately discernible. The fire department shall not be deterred or hindered from gaining immediate access to fire protection equipment or fire hydrants. Add Section 509.1.2, Sign requirements, to read as follows: 509.1.2 Sign requirements. Unless more stringent requirements apply, lettering for signs required by this section shall have a minimum height of 2 inches (50.8 mm) when located inside a building and 4 inches (101.6 mm) when located outside, or as approved by the fire code official. The letters shall be of a color that contrasts with the background. Amend Section 605.4, Fuel oil storage systems, through 605.4.2.2, Quantity limits, to read as follows: 605.4 Fuel oil storage systems. Fuel oil storage systems shall be installed and maintained in accordance with this code. Tanks and fuel -oil piping systems shall be installed in accordance with Chapter 13 of the International Mechanical Code and Chapter 57. 605.4.1 Fuel oil storage in outside, above -ground tanks. Where connected to a fuel -oil piping system, the maximum amount of fuel oil storage allowed outside above ground without additional protection shall be 660 gallons (2498 L). The storage of fuel oil above ground in quantities exceeding 660 gallons (2498 L) shall comply with NFPA 31 and Chapter 57. 605.4.1.1 Approval. Outdoor fuel oil storage tanks shall be in accordance with UL 142 or UL 2085, and also listed as double-wall/secondary containment tanks. 605.4.2 Fuel oil storage inside buildings. Fuel oil storage inside buildings shall comply with Sections 605.4.2.2 through 605.4.2.8 and Chapter 57..