Fire Code Validation – DOUBLING Storage amounts per control area

I am working on a code evaluation project, and the client had a different interpretation (more strict) that I did so I reached out to the Ohio Fire Marshal to settle the discussion.  The question arose as to how much flammable solid(s) can one store without having to raise the occupancy classification to an “H.” TABLE 307.1, Maximum allowable quantity per control area of Hazardous materials posing a physical hazard allows for 125 pounds of flammable solid per control area. However, this comes with two (2) footnotes which allow more than 125 pounds under certain conditions and when BOTH conditions are met, even more, can be stored…

Notes “d” and “e” state the following: (emphasis by me)

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