How much highly flammable liquid can you have outside a storage room or cabinet in a given building or fire area?

The amount of highly flammable liquid that can be stored outside of a storage room or cabinet is limited to 25 gallons (95 liters) per building or fire area. This restriction is in place to minimize the potential for fire hazards and explosions from flammable materials.

This regulation is derived from safety standards established to protect personnel and property in the event of a fire, helping to ensure that flammable liquids are contained in a controlled environment. Keeping the quantity limited also allows for better emergency response management and reduces the likelihood of a large-scale incident resulting from an accident or spill.

Higher quantities, as indicated in the other choices, would generally exceed safety guidelines and increase the risk of ignition, thereby posing greater hazards not only to the immediate area but also to adjacent buildings and environments. Thus, only 25 gallons are permitted for storage outside designated cabinets or rooms to maintain a safer working environment.