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NFPA 30 Technical Committees on Flammable and

Combustible Liquids

First Draft Meeting Agenda (A2020)

Technical Committee on Storage and Warehousing of

Containers and Portable Tanks

Wednesday, August 1, 2018 – 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (Eastern)

In Person with Web/Teleconference Option

The Brice Hotel

601 East Bay Street

Savannah, GA 31401

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1.0 Call to Order

2.0 Introduction of Attendees and Roll Call, see page 3

3.0 Approval of Minutes from Pre-First Draft Meeting, see page 7

4.0 Report of Committee Chair

5.0 Report of Staff Liaison

• Technical Committee Membership

• Annual 2020 Document Revision Schedule, see page 11

6.0 Report of Task Groups

• Protection Criteria

7.0 Review of Public Input, see page 12

8.0 Review of exception language in document, see page 240

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9.0 New business

10.0 Schedule next meeting

11.0 Adjourn


Address List No PhoneStorage and Warehousing of Containers and Portable Tanks FLC-SWC

Flammable and Combustible Liquids

Susan Bershad07/09/2018

FLC-SWC

Dwight H. Havens

ChairBechtel Marine Propulsion CorporationNaval Nuclear Laboratory - Kesselring20 Bellflower RoadMalta, NY 12020-4431

U 7/24/1997FLC-SWC

Tracey D. Bellamy

PrincipalTelgian Corporation900 Circle 75 Parkway, Suite 680Atlanta, GA 30339-3084The Home Depot

U 10/4/2001

FLC-SWC

Tim D. Blackford

PrincipalChevron Energy Technology Company1400 Smith Street, Room 20044Houston, TX 77002American Petroleum InstituteAlternate: Richard S. Kraus

M 11/30/2016FLC-SWC

Glen A. Carter

PrincipalJustrite Manufacturing Company, LLC14 Western Avenue HeightsMattoon, IL 61938Alternate: Grant L. Hart

M 1/10/2008

FLC-SWC

Anthony R. Cole

PrincipalJENSEN HUGHES226 Stable WayNicholasville, KY 40356-8046Alternate: J. Adam Edwards

SE 12/06/2017FLC-SWC

William V. F. Cosey

PrincipalSavannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC118 Beauregard LaneAiken, SC 29803

U 03/03/2014

FLC-SWC

Tom de Nooij

PrincipalRiskonet B.V.De Cuserstraat 93Amsterdam, 1081 CN The NetherlandsAlternate: William E. Koffel


Claire V. De Taeye

PrincipalTravelers Insurance Company75 Town Centre DriveRochester, NY 14623Alternate: Timothy S. Murphy

I 3/1/2011

FLC-SWC

Keric M. Fitzgerald

PrincipalRoche Diagnostics9115 Hague RoadW1 FacilityIndianapolis, IN 46256-1025

U 08/11/2014FLC-SWC

Donald B. Hicks

PrincipalAmerican Electric Power1 Riverside PlazaColumbus, OH 43215NFPA Industrial Fire Protection Section

U 7/14/2004

FLC-SWC

Richard J. Hild

PrincipalAxalta Coating Systems1003 Bogart CircleBel Air, MD 21014American Coatings Association

M 10/1/1993FLC-SWC

Todd M. Kidd

PrincipalLiberty Mutual Insurance Companies520 Mainsail RoadSalisbury, NC 28146-1402Alternate: Joshua Goodson

I 8/9/2011

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FLC-SWC

John A. LeBlanc

PrincipalFM Global1151 Boston-Providence TurnpikePO Box 9102Norwood, MA 02062-9102FM GlobalAlternate: Christopher J. Wieczorek

I 1/1/1992FLC-SWC

Thomas S. Lentz

PrincipalAon Risk Services, Inc.8940 Benoy CourtLakewood, IL 60014-6809

I 3/2/2010

FLC-SWC

Brian Minnich

PrincipalSchuetz Container Systems2133 Terry RoadNazareth, PA 18064

M 12/06/2017FLC-SWC

Susan Nauman

PrincipalIndustrial Steel Drum InstituteP.O. Box 790Severna Park, MD 21146

M 08/03/2016

FLC-SWC

David P. Nugent

PrincipalTUV SUD America Inc./Global Risk Consultants2037 Clover RoadNorthbrook, IL 60062-6422


Anthony M. Ordile

PrincipalHaines Fire & Risk Consulting Corporation1 Linda Lane, Suite BSouthampton, NJ 08088Alternate: Stephen W. Haines

SE 10/1/1993

FLC-SWC

Nicholas Ozog

PrincipalWiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.10 South Lasalle Street, Suite 2600Chicago, IL 60603


Duane L. Rehmeyer

PrincipalBaker Engineering & Risk Consultants, Inc.709 Highspire RoadGlenmore, PA 19343Alternate: David C. Kirby

SE 8/2/2010

FLC-SWC

Roland A. Riegel

PrincipalUL LLC1285 Walt Whitman RoadMelville, NY 11747-3085Alternate: Alfredo M. Ramirez

RT 3/21/2006FLC-SWC

Lee T. Rindfuss

PrincipalMarsh Risk Consulting99 High StreetBoston, MA 02110

I 10/1/1993

FLC-SWC

Ronald G. Schaffhauser

PrincipalPPG Industries, Inc.Monroeville Business and Technology Center440 College Park DriveMonroeville, PA 15146-1536

M 08/17/2017FLC-SWC

George A. Seuss, Jr.

PrincipalThe Hanover Insurance GroupVerlan Fire Insurance Company10480 Little Patuxent ParkwaySuite 500Columbia, MD 21044-3506

I 10/23/2003





FLC-SWC

David C. Swenson

PrincipalThe Sherwin-Williams Company333 Republic Building101 Prospect AvenueCleveland, OH 44115-1093Alternate: Randy Slama

M 1/1/1994FLC-SWC

Ronald N. Webb

PrincipalS.A. Comunale Company, Inc.2900 Newpark DriveBarberton, OH 44203National Fire Sprinkler AssociationAlternate: Ronald J. Stephens

M 12/08/2015

FLC-SWC

David B. Wechsler

PrincipalConsultant27706 Dalton Bluff CourtKaty, TX 77494-2729American Chemistry Council

U 12/08/2015FLC-SWC

Peter J. Willse

PrincipalGlobal Asset Protection Services, LLC100 Constitution Plaza, 12th FloorHartford, CT 06103

I 3/21/2006

FLC-SWC

Steven D. Wolin

PrincipalReliable Automatic Sprinkler Company, Inc.1470 Smith Grove RoadLiberty, SC 29657-4305

M 04/11/2018FLC-SWC

Martin H. Workman

PrincipalThe Viking Corporation210 North Industrial Park RoadHastings, MI 49058American Fire Sprinkler AssociationDesignAlternate: Christopher Thomas Kachura

IM 4/17/1998

FLC-SWC

Scott Wright

Principal3M Company/Scott Safety3M CenterBuilding 224 6W 28St. Paul, MN 55144-1000

U 12/08/2015FLC-SWC

Kevin M. Wypychoski

PrincipalPrecision Mechanical Services, Inc.PO Box 79Guilford, CT 06437

IM 04/05/2016

FLC-SWC

Michael D. Snyder

Voting AlternateDekra Insight250 Sycamore RoadAuburn, MI 48611NFPA Industrial Fire Protection Section

U 12/08/2015FLC-SWC

J. Adam Edwards

AlternateJENSEN HUGHES5520 Dillard Drive, Suite 130Cary, NC 27518-9237Principal: Anthony R. Cole

SE 12/06/2017

FLC-SWC

Joshua Goodson

AlternateLiberty MutualAccount Engineer102 Founders Pointe BoulevardFranklin, TN 37064Principal: Todd M. Kidd

I 12/08/2015FLC-SWC

Stephen W. Haines

AlternateHaines Fire & Risk Consulting Corp.1 Linda Lane, Suite BSouthampton, NJ 08088Principal: Anthony M. Ordile

SE 8/2/2010





FLC-SWC

Grant L. Hart

AlternateUS Chemical Storage10830 Hobbs Station RoadLouisville, KY 40223-5585Justrite Manufacturing Company, LLCPrincipal: Glen A. Carter

M 08/17/2015FLC-SWC

Christopher Thomas Kachura

AlternateSoutheast Fire Protection5600 Berrybrook DriveHouston, TX 77017American Fire Sprinkler AssociationDesignPrincipal: Martin H. Workman

IM 04/05/2016

FLC-SWC

David C. Kirby

AlternateBaker Engineering & Risk Consultants, Inc.1560 Clearview HeightsCharleston, WV 25312-5948Principal: Duane L. Rehmeyer

SE 1/1/1991FLC-SWC

William E. Koffel

AlternateKoffel Associates, Inc.8815 Centre Park Drive, Suite 200Columbia, MD 21045-2107Principal: Tom de Nooij

SE 04/08/2015

FLC-SWC

Richard S. Kraus

AlternateAPI/Petroleum Safety Consultants210 East Fairfax Street, Apt. 600Falls Church, VA 22046-2909American Petroleum InstitutePrincipal: Tim D. Blackford

M 1/1/1989FLC-SWC

Timothy S. Murphy

AlternateTravelers Insurance Company1000 Windward ConcourseAlpharetta, GA 30005-2052Principal: Claire V. De Taeye

I 03/03/2014

FLC-SWC

Alfredo M. Ramirez

AlternateUL LLC333 Pfingsten RoadNorthbrook, IL 60062-2096Principal: Roland A. Riegel

RT 03/07/2013FLC-SWC

Randy Slama

AlternateSherwin Williams Co101 Prospect Ave Nw333 RepublicCleveland, OH 44115The Sherwin-Williams CompanyPrincipal: David C. Swenson

M 04/05/2016

FLC-SWC

Ronald J. Stephens

AlternateAllan Automatic Sprinkler Corp. of So. California3233 Enterprise StreetBrea, CA 92821National Fire Sprinkler AssociationPrincipal: Ronald N. Webb

M 4/1/1996FLC-SWC

Christopher J. Wieczorek

AlternateFM Global1151 Boston-Providence TurnpikePO Box 9102Norwood, MA 02062-9102Principal: John A. LeBlanc

I 1/14/2005

FLC-SWC

Jack Woycheese

Member Emeritus1649 Constable StreetPrescott, AZ 86301

SE 1/1/1991FLC-SWC

Susan Bershad

Staff LiaisonNational Fire Protection AssociationOne Batterymarch ParkQuincy, MA 02169-7471

4/17/2017


NFPA 30 Technical Committees on Flammable and Combustible Liquids

TECHNICAL COMMITTEE ON Storage and Warehousing of

Containers and Portable Tanks (FLC‐SWC)

Pre‐First Draft Meeting Tuesday, March 13, 2018 – 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm (EST)

Web Meeting/Teleconference

Attendees

CommitteeMembers(FLC‐SWC):

FullName Company OfficeDwightH.Havens BechtelMarinePropulsion

CorporationTimD.Blackford ChevronEnergyTechnology

CompanyGlenA.Carter JustriteManufacturingCompany,

LLC

Chair

Principal

Principal

AnthonyR.Cole JENSENHUGHES PrincipalClaireV.DeTaeye TravelersInsuranceCompany PrincipalToddM.Kidd LibertyMutualInsurance

CompaniesPrincipal

JohnA.LeBlanc FMGlobal PrincipalThomasS.Lentz AonRiskServices,Inc. PrincipalBrianMinnich SchuetzContainerSystems PrincipalSusanNauman IndustrialSteelDrumInstitute PrincipalDavidP.Nugent TUVSUDAmericaInc./GlobalRisk

ConsultantsAnthonyM.Ordile HainesFire&RiskConsulting

Corporation

Principal

Principal

NicholasOzog Wiss,Janney,ElstnerAssociates,Inc. PrincipalRolandA.Riegel ULLLC PrincipalRonaldG.Schaffhauser PPGIndustries,Inc. PrincipalGeorgeA.Seuss,Jr. TheHanoverInsuranceGroup PrincipalDavidC.Swenson TheSherwin‐WilliamsCompany Principal


David B. Wechsler Consultant Principal Martin H. Workman The Viking Corporation Principal Kevin M. Wypychoski Precision Mechanical Services, Inc. Principal Michael D. Snyder Dekra Insight Voting Alternate J. Adam Edwards JENSEN HUGHES Alternate Grant L. Hart US Chemical Storage Alternate Christopher Thomas Kachura Southeast Fire Protection Alternate David C. Kirby Baker Engineering & Risk

Consultants, Inc. Alternate

Richard S. Kraus API/Petroleum Safety Consultants Alternate Christopher J. Wieczorek FM Global Alternate

Susan Bershad, Primary Staff Liaison National Fire Protection Association, MA Lisa Hartman, Acting Staff Liaison National Fire Protection Association, MA

Guests: Scott Ayers CPSC John Cignatta Datanet Engineering, Inc. Ruby Evans FM Global Alwin Kelly Jensen‐Hughes Jeff Shapiro Consultant Jeff Wanko OSHA

Agenda

1. Call to Order. Dwight Havens, Chair, called the meeting to order at 1:00 P.M.

2. Introductions. Lisa Hartman, Staff Liaison, took attendance. No changes in the technicalcommittee were noted.

3. Approval of Minutes. The Second Draft Meeting minutes from Tuesday, June 21, 2016,were approved.

4. Report of Committee Chair. Dwight acknowledged the new technical committee members.The Chair also provided a brief overview of an appeal to the Standards Council to overturncertain committee actions taken during the second draft review in the A2017 cycle.Immediate Past Chair John LeBlanc contributed to the overview. The Chair noted that moreinformation on the hearing and the Standards Council's decision could be found at thebottom of the Current & Prior Editions tab on the NFPA 30 web page. Both Mr. Havens andMr. LeBlanc emphasized the importance of knowing and understanding the standardsdevelopment process and the regulations and policies that the technical committee operateunder. (These can be found under the Technical Committee tab on the NFPA 30 web page).

5. Staff Updates. L. Hartman provided a brief overview of the NFPA process and the Annual2020 revision cycle schedule.


6. New BusinessComposite IBCs.

Notes: Review possible development of additional material. Consider issues associated with: DOT requirements versus storage under NFPA 30, additional annex material and storage versus operation. Action: TC Member to submit a PI on IBCs (CH 9 and/or Appendix).

Confirmed Task Groups Please note to be included in the task group, please contact the task group chair by next Friday, March 23, 2018 and copy Susan Bershad, NFPA staff liaison ([email protected]).

A) Protection CriteriaTask Group Chair: Martin Workman ([email protected])Task Group: Chris Kachura, Tony Odile, Dave Nugent, John LeBlanc, Nick Ozog, BrianMinnich

Scope:1) Address issues with Chapter 16 Tables 16.5.2.9 and 16.5.2.10 for the design criteria

for sprinkler protection for Class II and Class III Liquids.Concerns: Footnote (2) below 16.5.2.9 and footnote (1) below 16.5.2.10 require theIBC’s be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 2368, or an equivalent procedure.UL 2368 uses mineral seal oil and has a cc flash point of 245 ◦F. Therefore, it is aClass III B liquid. Based upon this fact, these tables should only be applicable to ClassIIIB liquids and not Class II or IIIA liquids.Specific action items:

Provide copy of UL 2368 to technical committee pending UL approval (NFPA) Provide the original FPRF report on this issue (NFPA)

Discussion identified that the lading used in testing was changed from water tomineral seal oil to better simulate the heat transfer that occurs during such fires.Task Group to resurrect history of the reason behind the change, which wasmade after a major fire in composite IBC storage in England, to help evaluate theconcern raised by this agenda item.

2) Continue work on General purpose warehouse protection criteria (note: holdoverfrom last revision cycle.)

3) Protection of distilled spirits in wooden barrels. The committee may considerdeletion of Chapter 9 exemptions on beverage, medical and food stuffs.Specific action items:

Get a contact for Distilled Spirits Council (DISCUS) @ http://www.discus.org/ (J.LeBlanc)

Provide a copy of the DISCUS Fire Protection Manual to the technical committeepending DISCUS approval (NFPA)

4) Possible discussion/review of the use of active drainage systems in liquid storageareas.


B) FLC‐AAA Task Group on NFPA 30 flammable liquid classification system (e.g. base onflash point)

Task Group Chair: David Nugent, FLC‐FUN([email protected])

Task Group members on behalf of FLC‐SWC: Glen Carter, Tom Lentz

7. Next Meeting. The NFPA 30 First Draft meeting is tentatively scheduled for July 31‐ August2, 2018, in Milwaukee, WI. The agenda is TDB.

8. Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 3:25 PM.


Annual 2020 Master Schedule

Process Stage Process Step Dates for TCDates for TC

with CC

Public Input Stage (First Draft)

Public Input Closing Date* 6/27/2018 6/27/2018

Final Date for TC First Draft Meeting 12/05/2018 9/05/2018

Posting of First Draft and TC Ballot 1/23/2019 10/17/2018

Final date for Receipt of TC First Draft ballot 2/13/2019 11/07/2018

Final date for Receipt of TC First Draft ballot ‐ recirc 2/20/2019 11/14/2018

Posting of First Draft for CC Meeting 11/21/2018

Final date for CC First Draft Meeting 1/02/2019

Posting of First Draft and CC Ballot 1/23/2019

Final date for Receipt of CC First Draft ballot 2/13/2019

Final date for Receipt of CC First Draft ballot ‐ recirc 2/20/2019

Post First Draft Report for Public Comment 2/27/2019 2/27/2019

Comment Stage (Second Draft)

Public Comment Closing Date* 5/08/2019 5/08/2019

Notice Published on Consent Standards (Standards that received no Comments)Note: Date varies and determined via TC ballot.

Appeal Closing Date for Consent Standards (Standards that received no Comments)

Final date for TC Second Draft Meeting 11/06/2019 7/31/2019

Posting of Second Draft and TC Ballot 12/18/2019 9/11/2019

Final date for Receipt of TC Second Draft ballot 1/08/2020 10/02/2019

Final date for receipt of TC Second Draft ballot ‐ recirc 1/15/2020 10/09/2019

Posting of Second Draft for CC Meeting 10/16/2019

Final date for CC Second Draft Meeting 11/27/2019

Posting of Second Draft for CC Ballot 12/18/2019

Final date for Receipt of CC Second Draft ballot 1/08/2020

Final date for Receipt of CC Second Draft ballot ‐ recirc 1/15/2020

Post Second Draft Report for NITMAM Review 1/22/2020 1/22/2020

Tech Session Preparation (&

Issuance)

Notice of Intent to Make a Motion (NITMAM) Closing Date 2/19/2020 2/19/2020

Posting of Certified Amending Motions (CAMs) and Consent Standards 4/01/2020 4/01/2020

Appeal Closing Date for Consent Standards 4/16/2020 4/16/2020

SC Issuance Date for Consent Standards 4/26/2020 4/26/2020

Tech Session Association Meeting for Standards with CAMs 6/17/2020 6/17/2020

Appeals and Issuance

Appeal Closing Date for Standards with CAMs 7/08/2020 7/08/2020

SC Issuance Date for Standards with CAMs 8/14/2020 8/14/2020

TC = Technical Committee or PanelCC = Correlating Committee

As of 2/3/2017

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Public Input No. 109-NFPA 30-2018 [ Section No. 9.1.4 ]

9.1.4

This chapter shall not apply to the following:

(1) Containers, intermediate bulk containers, and portable tanks that are used in operations areas, as covered by Chapter 17

(2) Liquids in the fuel tanks of motor vehicles, aircraft, boats, or portable or stationary engines

(3) Beverages where packaged in individual containers that do not exceed 1.3 gal (5 L) capacity

(4) Medicines, foodstuffs, cosmetics, and other consumer products that contain not more than 50 percent by volume of water-miscibleflammable or combustible liquids, with the remainder of the product consisting of components that do not burn and where packaged inindividual containers that do not exceed 1.3 gal (5 L) capacity

(5)

(6)

(7) Liquids that have no fire point when tested in accordance with ASTM D92, Standard Test Method for Flash and Fire Points by ClevelandOpen Cup Tester, up to the boiling point of the liquid or up to a temperature at which the liquid shows an obvious physical change

(8) Liquids with a flash point greater than 95°F (35°C) in a water-miscible solution or water-miscible dispersion with a water and noncombustiblesolids content of more than 80 percent by weight, and which does not sustain combustion when tested in accordance with “Method ofTesting for Sustained Combustibility,” in accordance with 49 CFR 173, Appendix H, or the UN publication, Recommendations on theTransport of Dangerous Goods

(9) Distilled spirits and wines in wooden barrels or casks

Additional Proposed Changes

File Name Description Approved

Chapter_9_-_9.1.4_Exemptions_Consumer_Products_-_Done.docx Consumer Product Exemptions

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

Full scale fire testing has clearly demonstrated that water miscible liquids present a fire hazard beyond what the protection criteria in NFPA 13 is designed to protect. Automatic sprinklers are designed to operate a fixed number of sprinklers over the ignition location within the storage array. All solid commodity fire testing uses a single point ignition source. The fire grows vertically with some amount of horizontal spread depending on the height of the storage array. The sprinklers operate over and around that vertical fire plume. Anything that would redirect the vertical fire plume horizontally within the storage array such as solid shelves, will result in excessive horizontal fire spread before the ceiling sprinklers can operate. This will result in a large number of ceiling sprinkler operations. NFPA 13 recognizes this challenge and requires the use on in-rack sprinklers below solid shelves.

Liquids that burn produce a similar challenge to automatic sprinkler designs. The fire follows the liquid spill. As the spill grows the fire footprint grows. This spreads the fire well beyond the point of ignition. In addition to the spread of fire, as the footprint of the pool grows, the heat release rate of the pool grows. This combination creates a severe challenge to designing sprinkler protection (except for using a deluge system). Even dilute alcohol-water mixtures produce a very challenging fire. The overall heat release rate of a pool of dilute alcohol is significantly less than hydrocarbons or even high concentration alcohols but these dilute pools still support fire spread to adjacent storage creating a scenario beyond what the protection in NFPA 13 is designed for and NFPA 13 no longer includes these liquid mixtures within the standard. NFPA 30 has protection criteria for many different liquid-container combinations that have been tested and shown to be effective for the protection of these liquids.

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: John LeBlanc

Organization: FM Global

Street Address:

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Submittal Date: Wed Jun 27 15:49:55 EDT 2018

Committee: FLC-SWC

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Public Input # 9.1.4 This chapter shall not apply to the following: (1) Containers, intermediate bulk containers, and portable tanks that are used in operations areas, as covered by Chapter 17 (2) Liquids in the fuel tanks of motor vehicles, aircraft, boats, or portable or stationary engines <DELETE>(3) Beverages where packaged in individual containers that do not exceed 1.3 gal (5 L) capacity <DELETE>(4) Medicines, foodstuffs, cosmetics, and other consumer products that contain not more than 50 percent by volume of water-miscible flammable or combustible liquids, with the remainder of the product consisting of components that do not burn and where packaged in individual containers that do not exceed 1.3 gal (5 L) capacity <REVISE>(5 3) Liquids that have no fire point when tested in accordance with ASTM D92, Standard Test Method for Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland Open Cup Tester, up to the boiling point of the liquid or up to a temperature at which the liquid shows an obvious physical change <REVISE>(6 4) Liquids with a flash point greater than 95°F (35°C) in a water-miscible solution or water-miscible dispersion with a water and noncombustible solids content of more than 80 percent by weight, and which does not sustain combustion when tested in accordance with “Method of Testing for Sustained Combustibility,” in accordance with 49 CFR 173, Appendix H, or the UN publication, Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods <REVISE>(7 5) Distilled spirits and wines in wooden barrels or casks Justification: Full scale fire testing has clearly demonstrated that water miscible liquids present a fire hazard beyond what the protection criteria in NFPA 13 is designed to protect. Automatic sprinklers are designed to operate a fixed number of sprinklers over the ignition location within the storage array. All solid commodity fire testing uses a single point ignition source. The fire grows vertically with some amount of horizontal spread depending on the height of the storage array. The sprinklers operate over and around that vertical fire plume. Anything that would redirect the vertical fire plume horizontally within the storage array such as solid shelves, will result in excessive horizontal fire spread before the ceiling sprinklers can operate. This will result in a large number of ceiling sprinkler operations. NFPA 13 recognizes this challenge and requires the use on in-rack sprinklers below solid shelves. Liquids that burn produce a similar challenge to automatic sprinkler designs. The fire follows the liquid spill. As the spill grows the fire footprint grows. This spreads the fire well beyond the point of ignition. In addition to the spread of fire, as the footprint of the pool grows, the heat release rate of the pool grows. This combination creates a severe challenge to designing sprinkler


protection (except for using a deluge system). Even dilute alcohol-water mixtures produce a very challenging fire. The overall heat release rate of a pool of dilute alcohol is significantly less than hydrocarbons or even high concentration alcohols but these dilute pools still support fire spread to adjacent storage creating a scenario beyond what the protection in NFPA 13 is designed for and NFPA 13 no longer includes these liquid mixtures within the standard. NFPA 30 has protection criteria for many different liquid-container combinations that have been tested and shown to be effective for the protection of these liquids.



9.1.4


(1) Containers, intermediate bulk containers, and portable tanks that are used in operations areas, as covered by Chapter 17







(8)



Chapter_9_-_9.1.4_Exemptions_Distilled_Spirits.docx Distilled Spirits


Historically the distilled spirits industry provided protection criteria for wooden barrels of distilled spirits stored in maturation warehouses. These criteria were based on full scale fire tests that had significant limitations. The recent growth in craft distillation has created a significant need for fire protection criteria that can be applied to smaller scale maturation areas in many different types of buildings. NFPA 30 will contain fire protection guidance for distilled spirits in consumer size containers. It makes sense to also include guidance for distilled spirits in wooden barrels.




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Public Input # 9.1.4 This chapter shall not apply to the following: <DELETE>(7 5) Distilled spirits and wines in wooden barrels or casks Justification: Historically the distilled spirits industry provided protection criteria for wooden barrels of distilled spirits stored in maturation warehouses. These criteria were based on full scale fire tests that had significant limitations. The recent growth in craft distillation has created a significant need for fire protection criteria that can be applied to smaller scale maturation areas in many different types of buildings. NFPA 30 will contain fire protection guidance for distilled spirits in consumer size containers. It makes sense to also include guidance for distilled spirits in wooden barrels.



9.1.4


(1) Containers, intermediate bulk containers, and portable tanks that are used in operations areas, as covered by Chapter 17 or thoseassociated with oil or gas well operations.








Currently chemicals used for oil and gas well operations are often supplied from the vendor in poly/plastic tanks that may not meet current NFPA 30 requirements. As these sites are typically remote and most are normally unoccupied, this situation presents limited risk, particularly beyond the boundary of the well site.

This wording would align with the oil and gas well scope exclusion found in Chapter 27.1.2(1).


Submitter Full Name: Tim Blackford

Organization: Chevron Energy Technology Comp

Affiliation: American Petroleum Institute

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Submittal Date: Thu Jun 07 15:22:21 EDT 2018

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Public Input No. 27-NFPA 30-2018 [ Section No. 9.2 ]

9.2 Definitions Specific to Chapter 9. Chapter 9

9.2.1 Fire resistance rating.

For the purposes of this chapter, fire resistance rating is the time, in minutes or hours, that materials or assemblies have withstood afire exposure as determined by the test specified in ASTM E119, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials .

9.2.1 2 * Protected.

For the purposes of this chapter, this term shall apply to the storage of containers that meet the appropriate provisions of Chapter 16 or alternateprovisions that have been approved by the authority having jurisdiction (see 16.3.5 and Section 16.9).

9.2.2 3 * Unprotected.

For the purposes of this chapter, this term shall apply to the storage of containers that do not meet the criteria to be considered protected, asdefined in 9.2.1.


This clarifies what test is to be used (in various sections of this chapter) to assess fire resistance rating. The extracts from NFPA 5000 (or NFPA 400) are not proposed to be amended and the referenced NFPA documents already make clear that ASTM E119 is the test to use for fire resistance rating assessment. Other tests also exist but they won't generate the values corresponding to the referenced NFPA documents.

The public input does not propose to change the title, Definitions specific to chapter 9.


Submitter Full Name: Marcelo Hirschler

Organization: GBH International

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Submittal Date: Sun Jun 17 15:06:20 EDT 2018

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9.2 Definitions Specific to Chapter 9.

9.2.1 1 Intermediate Bulk Container . Any closed vessel having a liquid capacity not exceeding 3000 L (793 gal) and intended for storing andtransporting liquids, as defined in Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 100 through 199 or in Part 6 of the United Nations’Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods.

9.2.2 * Protected.

For the purposes of this chapter, this term shall apply to the storage of containers that meet the appropriate provisions of Chapter 16 or alternateprovisions that have been approved by the authority having jurisdiction (see 16.3.5 and Section 16.9).

9.2.2 3 * Unprotected.

For the purposes of this chapter, this term shall apply to the storage of containers that do not meet the criteria to be considered protected, asdefined in 9.2.1.

(Note that the annex notes to 9.2.1 and 9.2.2 need to be placed into 9.2.2 and 9.2.3)


Intermediate bulk container as defined in 3.3.12.2 contains requirements and does not comply with the Manual of Style. A companion public input sends the user to this section from 3.3.12.2.

Related Public Inputs for This Document

Related Input Relationship

Public Input No. 40-NFPA 30-2018 [Section No. 3.3.12.2]




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9.4.1*

Only the following approved containers, intermediate bulk containers, and portable tanks shall be used for Class I, Class II, and Class IIIAliquids:

(1) Metal containers, metal intermediate bulk containers, and metal portable tanks meeting the requirements of and containing productsauthorized by the U.S. Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations in 49 CFR 100–199, or by Part 6 of the UNRecommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods

(2) Plastic or metal consumer-use containers meeting the requirements of, and used within the scope of, one or more of the followingspecifications:

(3) ASTM F852, Standard Specification for Portable Gasoline Containers for Consumer Use

ASTM F976, Standard Specification for Portable Kerosene and Diesel Containers for Consumer Use an applicable specification for portablegasoline, kerosene or diesel container for consumer use.

(4) Nonmetallic or metallic commercial/industrial safety cans meeting the requirements of, and used within the scope of, one or more of thefollowing specifications:

(5) ANSI/UL 30, Standard for Metal Safety Cans

(6) ANSI/UL 1313, Standard for Nonmetallic Safety Cans for Petroleum Products

(7) FM Global Approval Standard for Safety Containers and Filling, Supply, and Disposal Containers — Class Number 6051 and 6052

(8) Plastic containers that meet requirements set by, and contain products authorized by, the following:

(9) The U.S. Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations in 49 CFR 100–199, or by Part 6 of the UN publication,Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods

(10) Items 256 or 258 of the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) for liquids that are not classified as hazardous by the U.S.Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations in 49 CFR 100–199, or by Part 6 of the UN publicationRecommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods

(11) Fiber drums that meet the following:

(12) Requirements of Items 294 and 296 of the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) or of Rule 51 of the Uniform FreightClassification (UFC), for Types 2A, 3A, 3B-H, 3B-L, or 4A

(13) Requirements of, and containing liquid products authorized by, either the U.S. Department of Transportation Hazardous MaterialsRegulations in 49 CFR Chapter I, or by the U.S. Department of Transportation exemption

(14)

(15)

(16)

(17) Glass containers up to the capacity limits stated in Table 9.4.3 and in accordance with U.S. Department of Transportation HazardousMaterials Regulations in 49 CFR 100–199

(18) Other nonmetallic intermediate bulk containers that comply with 9.4.1.1

9.4.1.1

For protected storage, nonmetallic intermediate bulk containers shall comply with Table 9.4.3 and shall be listed and labeled in accordance withUL 2368, Standard for Fire Exposure Testing of Intermediate Bulk Containers for Flammable and Combustible Liquids; FM Class 6020, ApprovalStandard for Intermediate Bulk Containers; or an equivalent test procedure.

9.4.1.2

Medicines, beverages, foodstuffs, cosmetics, and other common consumer products, where packaged according to commonly acceptedpractices for retail sales, shall be exempt from the requirements of 9.4.1 and 9.4.3.


ASTM F852 and ASTM F976 have been withdrawn by committee F15 (subcommittee F15.10 on Standards for Flammable Liquid Containers, without replacement because the committee considers them to be inappropriate. The committee is working on some other standards that have not yet been approved, including "Standard Specification for Portable Gasoline Containers, 25 to 76 L (6.6 to 20 gal) Capacity, for Commercial Use" and "Standard for Flame Mitigation Devices on Portable Fuel Containers". It might be possible to reference these at a future date, once they are approved. The committee also has published two standards that might be worth considering: ASTM F2517 (2017) Standard Specification for Determination of Child Resistance of Portable Fuel Containers for Consumer Use and ASTM F2874 (2012) Standard Specification for One Time Use Portable Emergency Fuel Containers (PEFC) for Use by Consumers. Labeling is covered under ASTM F839 (2015) Standard Specification for Cautionary Labeling of Portable Gasoline, Kerosene, and Diesel Containers for Consumer Use.

* Rigid nonmetallic intermediate bulk containers that meet requirements set by, and contain products authorized by, the following:

The U.S. Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations in 49 CFR 100–199, or by Part 6 of the UN publication,Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, for Classes 31H1, 31H2, and 31HZ1

The National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC), or the International Safe Transit Association for liquids that are not classified ashazardous by the U.S. Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations in 49 CFR 100–199, or by Part 6 of the UNpublication Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods


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Public Input No. 23-NFPA 30-2018 [Section No. 2.3.3]




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Public Input No. 15-NFPA 30-2018 [ Section No. 9.4.1 [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ]

Only the following approved containers, intermediate bulk containers, and portable tanks shall be used for Class I, Class II, and Class IIIA liquids:

(1) Metal containers, metal intermediate bulk containers, and metal portable tanks meeting the requirements of and containing productsauthorized by the U.S. Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations in 49 CFR 100–199, or by Part 6 of the UNRecommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods

(2) Plastic or metal consumer-use containers meeting the requirements of, and used within the scope of, one or more of the followingspecifications:

(3) ASTM F852, Standard Specification for Portable Gasoline Containers for Consumer Use

(4) ASTM F976, Standard Specification for Portable Kerosene and Diesel Containers for Consumer Use

(5) Nonmetallic or metallic commercial/industrial safety cans meeting the requirements of, and used within the scope of, one or more of thefollowing specifications:

(6) ANSI/UL 30, Standard for Metal Safety Cans

(7) ANSI/UL 1313, Standard for Nonmetallic Safety Cans for Petroleum Products

(8) FM Global Approval Standard for Safety Containers and Filling, Supply, and Disposal Containers — Class Number 6051 and 6052

(9) Plastic containers that meet requirements set by, and contain products authorized by, the following:

(10) The U.S. Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations in 49 CFR 100–199, or by Part 6 of the UN publication,Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods

(11) Items 256 or 258 of the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) for liquids that are not classified as hazardous by the U.S.Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations in 49 CFR 100–199, or by Part 6 of the UN publicationRecommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods

(12) Fiber drums that meet the following:

(13) Requirements of Items 294 and 296 of the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) or of Rule 51 of the Uniform FreightClassification (UFC), for Types 2A, 3A, 3B-H, 3B-L, or 4A

(14) Requirements of, and containing liquid products authorized by, either the U.S. Department of Transportation Hazardous MaterialsRegulations in 49 CFR Chapter I, or by the U.S. Department of Transportation exemption

(15)

(16)

(17)

(18) Glass containers up to the capacity limits stated in Table 9.4.3 and in accordance with U.S. Department of Transportation HazardousMaterials Regulations in 49 CFR 100–199

(19) Other nonmetallic intermediate bulk containers that comply with 9.4.1.1

(20) Consumer fuel containers that meet the following requirements

(21) ASTMx Specification for Flame Arresters on gasoline containers

(22) ASTMy Specification for Flame Arresters on disposable fuel containers


These two standards that are expected to be completed before the end of the revision cycle, require flame arresters in consumer products. Flame arresters are low cost, proven effective, and easiliy implemented solutoions that prevent flame jetting and and internal container explosions which result in severe burn injuries. As other standards are created that require flame arresters, they should be added to the code.


Submitter Full Name: Margrett Lewis

Organization: Not Your Turn To Burn

Affiliation: Burn Survivor & Advocate

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* Rigid nonmetallic intermediate bulk containers that meet requirements set by, and contain products authorized by, the following:

The U.S. Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations in 49 CFR 100–199, or by Part 6 of the UN publication,Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, for Classes 31H1, 31H2, and 31HZ1

The National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC), or the International Safe Transit Association for liquids that are not classified ashazardous by the U.S. Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations in 49 CFR 100–199, or by Part 6 of the UNpublication Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods


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Public Input No. 98-NFPA 30-2018 [ Section No. 9.4.3.2 ]

9.4.3.2

* Nonmetallic intermediate bulk containers shall used for Class II and Class IIIA liquids shall shall be listed and labeled in accordance withUL 2368, Standard for Fire Exposure Testing of Intermediate Bulk Containers for Flammable and Combustible Liquids; FM Class 6020, ApprovalStandard for Intermediate Bulk Containers; or an equivalent test procedure.


1. Remove the asterisk referral to the Appendix, as there is no Appendix material present.2. Clarify that Section 9.4.3.2 (which is referenced by footnote from Table 9.4.3) applies to all composite IBCs used in Class II and IIIA service. The requirement for use of listed and labeled Composite IBCs for all Class II and IIIA service is not clear with the existing language. 3. The requirements inn Section 9.4.1.1 for protected storage of Composite IBCs will remain intact.



Public Input No. 102-NFPA 30-2018 [New Section after A.9.5]

Public Input No. 103-NFPA 30-2018 [New Section after 9.4.3.3]


Submitter Full Name: Michael Snyder

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Public Input No. 103-NFPA 30-2018 [ New Section after 9.4.3.3 ]

9.4.3.2.1

This requirement shall be applied retroactively for all container use in Class II and IIIA service.

(Please note that this houl be put in plac immediately after 9.4.3.2)


NFPA 30 (2018), Section 1.4.1 states that the provisions of this code shall not apply to facilities, equipment, structures, or installations that existed or were approved for construction or installation prior to the effective date of the code. Where specified,the provisions of this code shall be retroactive.

The intention of this additional statement to Section 9.4.3.2 is to clarify that listed and labeled composite IBCs are required for Class II and IIIA service to meet the requirements of Table 9.4.3 even for facilities in existence prior to the effective date of the code.



Public Input No. 98-NFPA 30-2018 [Section No. 9.4.3.2] Related topic on Listed and Labeled Composite IBCs




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9.5* Flammable Liquids Storage Cabinets.

9.5.1

The volume of Class I, Class II, and Class IIIA liquids stored in an individual storage cabinet shall not exceed 120 gal (460 L).

9.5.2

The total aggregate volume of Class I, Class II, and Class IIIA liquids in a group of storage cabinets shall not exceed the maximum allowablequantity of flammable and combustible liquids per control area based on the occupancy where the cabinets are located.

9.5.3

Storage cabinets that meet at least one of the following sets of requirements shall be acceptable for storage of liquids:

(1) Storage cabinets designed and constructed to limit the internal temperature at the center of the cabinet and 1 in. (25 mm) from the top ofthe cabinet to not more than 325°F (163°C), when subjected to a 10-minute fire test that simulates the fire exposure of the standard time–temperature curve specified in ASTM E119, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, shall beacceptable. All joints and seams shall remain tight and the door shall remain securely closed during the test.

(2) Metal storage cabinets constructed in the following manner shall be acceptable:

(a) The bottom, top, door, and sides of the cabinet shall be at least No. 18 gauge sheet steel and shall be double-walled, with 11⁄2 in.(38 mm) air space.

(b) Joints shall be riveted, welded, or made tight by some equally effective means.

(c) The door shall be provided with a three-point latch arrangement, and the door sill shall be raised at least 2 in. (50 mm) above thebottom of the cabinet to retain spilled liquid within the cabinet.

(3) Wooden cabinets constructed in the following manner shall be acceptable:

(a) The bottom, sides, and top shall be constructed of exterior grade plywood that is at least 1 in. (25 mm) thick and of a type that will notbreak down or delaminate under fire conditions.

(b) All joints shall be rabbetted and shall be fastened in two directions with wood screws.

(c) Where more than one door is used, there shall be a rabbetted overlap of not less than 1 in. (25 mm).

(d) Doors shall be equipped with a means of latching, and hinges shall be constructed and mounted in such a manner as to not lose theirholding capacity when subjected to fire exposure.

(e) A raised sill or pan capable of containing a 2 in. (50 mm) depth of liquid shall be provided at the bottom of the cabinet to retain spilledliquid within the cabinet.

(4) Listed storage cabinets that have been constructed and tested in accordance with UL 1275, Standard for Flammable Liquid StorageCabinets; FM Class Number 6050, Approval Standard for Storage Cabinets (Flammable and Combustible Liquids); or equivalent shall beacceptable.

9.5.4*

Storage cabinets shall not be required by this code to be ventilated for fire protection purposes.

9.5.4.1

If a storage cabinet is not ventilated, the vent openings shall be sealed with the bungs supplied with the cabinet or with bungs specified by thecabinet manufacturer.

9.5.4.2*

If a storage cabinet is ventilated for any reason, the vent openings shall be ducted directly to a safe location outdoors or to a treatment devicedesigned to control volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and ignitible vapors in such a manner that will not compromise the specifiedperformance of the cabinet and in a manner that is acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.

9.5.5*

Storage cabinets shall include the following marking:

FLAMMABLE

KEEP FIRE AWAY

9.5.5.1

The minimum letter height for FLAMMABLE (signal word) shall be 2.0 in. (50 mm) and the minimum letter height for KEEP FIRE AWAY(message) shall be 1.0 in. (25 mm).

9.5.5.2

All letters shall be uppercase and in contrasting color to the background.

9.5.5.3

The marking shall be located on the upper portion of the cabinet’s front door(s) or frame.

9.5.5.4

Use of other languages, the international symbol for “flammable” (a flame in a triangle), the international symbol for “keep fire away” (a burningmatch in “no” circle) shall be permitted.


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2018_proposal_self-close_doors_Glen_Carter.docx 9.5 Proposal Self-Close Doors


Support:1. Most code requirements in the US only allow self-close doors. 2. There are many issues when customers buy manual close doors and find out they need self close by code. Eliminating manual close cabinet options would eliminate this frustration.


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NFPA 30 Proposal to Section 9.5 - Flammable Liquids Storage Cabinets. Submitted by Glen Carter 6/22/18 9.5* Flammable Liquids Storage Cabinets. 9.5.1 The volume of Class I, Class II, and Class IIIA liquids stored in an individual storage cabinet shall not exceed 120 gal (460 L). 9.5.2 The total aggregate volume of Class I, Class II, and Class IIIA liquids in a group of storage cabinets shall not exceed the maximum allowable quantity of flammable and combustible liquids per control area based on the occupancy where the cabinets are located. 9.5.3 Storage cabinets that meet at least one of the following sets of requirements shall be acceptable for storage of liquids:

(1) Storage cabinets designed and constructed to limit the internal temperature at the center of the cabinet and 1 in. (25 mm) from the top of the cabinet to not more than 325°F (163°C), when subjected to a 10-minute fire test that simulates the fire exposure of the standard time– temperature curve specified in ASTM E119, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, shall be acceptable. All joints and seams shall remain tight and the door shall remain securely closed during the test. (2) Metal storage cabinets constructed in the following manner shall be acceptable:

(a) The bottom, top, door, and sides of the cabinet shall be at least No. 18 gauge sheet steel and shall be double-walled, with 11⁄2 in. (38 mm) air space. (b) Joints shall be riveted, welded, or made tight by some equally effective means. (c) The door(s) shall be provided with a three-point latch arrangement, be self-closing, and the door sill shall be raised at least 2 in. (50 mm) above the bottom of the cabinet to retain spilled liquid within the cabinet.

(3) Wooden cabinets constructed in the following manner shall be acceptable: (a) The bottom, sides, and top shall be constructed of exterior grade plywood that is at least 1 in. (25 mm) thick and of a type that will not break down or delaminate under fire conditions. (b) All joints shall be rabbetted and shall be fastened in two directions with wood screws. (d) Doors Door(s) shall be equipped with a means of latching, be self-closing, and hinges shall be constructed and mounted in such a manner as to not lose their holding capacity when subjected to fire exposure. (e) A raised sill or pan capable of containing a 2 in. (50 mm) depth of liquid shall be provided at the bottom of the cabinet to retain spilled liquid within the cabinet.

Support: 1. Most code requirements in the US only allow self-close doors. 2. There are many issues when customers buy manual close doors and find out they need

self-close by code. Eliminating manual close cabinet options would eliminate this flustration.

Code

Safety Cabinet Type

Flamnmable

Liquids

Hazardous

Materials

Flamnmable

Liquids

Hazardous

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Flamnmable

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Self‐close doors X X X X X X

Manual doors X X

IFC NFPA 1 NFPA 30 NFPA 400

N/A N/A

Commented [GC1]: Cabinet could be single door or double door

Commented [GC2]: Eliminating the option of manual closed cabinet doors

Commented [GC3]: Cabinet could be single door or double door

Commented [GC4]: Eliminating the option of manual closed cabinet doors



9.6.1 General Occupancy Limits.

The maximum allowable quantities (MAQs) of liquids allowed in each control area shall not exceed the amounts specified in Table 9.6.1.

Table 9.6.1 MAQ of Flammable and Combustible Liquids per Control Area

Liquid Class(es) Quantity

gal L Notes

Flammable liquids IA 30 115 1, 2

IB and IC 120 460 1, 2

IA, IB, IC combined 120 460 1, 2, 3

Combustible liquids II 120 460 1, 2

IIIA 330 1,265 1, 2

IIIB

13,200

5000

50

19 ,

600

000 1, 2, 4

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(1) Quantities are permitted to be increased 100 percent where stored in approved flammable liquids storage cabinets or in safety cans inaccordance with the fire code. Where Note 2 also applies, the increase for both notes is permitted to be applied accumulatively.

(2) Quantities are permitted to be increased 100 percent in buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed inaccordance with NFPA 13. Where Note 1 also applies, the increase for both notes is permitted to be applied accumulatively.

(3) Containing not more than the maximum allowable quantity per control area of Class IA, Class IB, or Class IC flammable liquids, individually.

(4) Quantities are not limited in a building equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with NFPA 13 anddesigned in accordance with the protection criteria contained in Chapter 16 of this code.

Exception: As modified by 9.6.2 and Chapters 10 through 14.



MAQ_PI_.docx MAQ Modification


Liquids in a storage array create fire challenges well beyond what solid commodities create regardless of the liquids closed cup flash point. Full scale fire testing has clearly demonstrated this fire hazard. Even cooking oils in consumer packaging creates a fire hazard significantly greater than plastic commodities. The MAQ allowance for liquids with flash points greater than or equal to 200oF (93oC) is significantly outside the limits provided for liquids with lower flash points creating the perspective that liquids with a higher flash point do not represent any significant fire risk. Where the MAQ should be set for any liquid that burns is not clear and there is no real technical justification for the limits but having a limit for one group of liquids that is so far out of scale with other liquids regardless of similar fire hazards needs to be addressed. The 5000 gal limit was picked because there is proven fire protection criteria for these liquids and it seemed reasonable. Ultimately, this entire approach should likely be broken down into 3 groups: BP < 100oF, FP < 200oF, FP > 200oF. This approach would at least line up with the ability to protect the various liquid groups. It would also make sense to include a water miscible group.




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Public Input # 9.6.1 General Occupancy Limits. The maximum allowable quantities (MAQs) of liquids allowed in each control area shall not exceed the amounts specified in Table 9.6.1. <REVISION> Modify the MAQ for Class 3B liquids from 13,200 gal to 5,000 gal. Table 9.6.1 MAQ of Flammable and Combustible Liquids per Control Area

Justification: Liquids in a storage array create fire challenges well beyond what solid commodities create regardless of the liquids closed cup flash point. Full scale fire testing has clearly demonstrated this fire hazard. Even cooking oils in consumer packaging creates a fire hazard significantly greater than plastic commodities. The MAQ allowance for liquids with flash points greater than or equal to 200oF (93oC) is significantly outside the limits provided for liquids with lower flash points creating the perspective that liquids with a higher flash point do not represent any significant fire risk. Where the MAQ should be set for any liquid that burns is not clear and there is no real technical justification for the limits but having a limit for one group of liquids that is so far out of scale with other liquids regardless of similar fire hazards needs to be addressed. The 5000 gal limit was picked because there is proven fire protection criteria for these liquids and it seemed reasonable. Ultimately, this entire approach should likely be broken down into 3 groups: BP < 100oF, FP < 200oF, FP > 200oF. This approach would at least line up with the ability to protect the various liquid groups. It would also make sense to include a water miscible group.


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9.9.1

Storage areas shall be constructed to meet the fire resistance ratings specified in Table 9.9.1. Construction assemblies shall comply , where thefire resistance ratings shall be determined in accordance with the test specifications given in ASTM E119, Standard Test Methods for Fire Testsof Building Construction and Materials.

Table 9.9.1 Fire Resistance Ratings for Liquid Storage Areas

Fire Resistance Rating (hr)

Type of

Storage Area Interior Wallsa, Ceilings, Intermediate Floors Roofs Exterior Walls

Liquid storage room

Floor area ≤ 150 ft2 1 — —

Floor area > 150 ft2, but ≤ 500 ft2 2 — —

Liquid warehouseb,c,g 4d — 2e, 4f

For SI units, 1 ft2 = 0.09 m2.

aBetween liquid storage areas and any adjacent areas not dedicated to liquid storage.

bFire resistance ratings for liquid warehouses storing only Class IIIB liquids, which are not heated above their flash point, are permitted to bereduced to 2 hours.

cFire resistance ratings for liquid warehouses protected in accordance with Chapter 16 are permitted to be reduced to 2 hours.

dThis shall be a fire wall as defined in NFPA 221.

eFor exposing walls that are located more than 10 ft (3 m) but less than 50 ft (15 m) from an important building or line of adjoining property thatcan be built upon.

fFor exposing walls that are located 10 ft (3 m) or less from an important building or line of adjoining property that can be built upon.

gFor accessory use areas in protected liquid warehouses, such as offices and restrooms, whose combined area is less than 10 percent of thearea of the warehouse, no fire resistance rating shall be required for the interior walls and ceilings.


This is clarification, since ASTM E119 does not provide anything to comply with. It is a test method that provides simply a means to assess a fire resistance rating but it does not have its own test specifications.




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9.12.2

For liquid storage rooms that are totally enclosed within the building, electrical wiring and utilization equipment for Class I liquid storage shall beClass I, Division 2 (Zone 2), and electrical wiring and utilization equipment in inside rooms used in liquid storage rooms used for the storage ofClass II and Class III liquids shall be suitable for ordinary purpose.

Exception: Class I, Division 2 (Zone 2) requirements apply to Class II and Class III liquids when stored at temperatures above their flashpoints.


In the past, the term inside room was revised to liquid storage room as part of the effort to make the terminology in the 2008 edition of NFPA 30 consistent with that of NFPA 1, Fire Code; NFPA 5000, Building Construction and Safety Code; and the model building and fire codes used throughout the United States. The phrase inside room should to be replaced with liquid storage room to be consistent with a prior change of made to the standard. The new requirement may need to be rewritten per manual of style.



Public Input No. 9-NFPA 30-2018 [Section No. 7.3.3] Use of the word inside room


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9.13.2

Where individual containers exceed 10 gal (38 L), liquid drainage floor assemblies, curbs, scuppers, drains, or other suitable means shall beprovided to prevent flow of liquids under emergency conditions into adjacent building areas.


Liquid drainage floor assemblies provide a suitable alternative to the other drainage and containment methods listed.



Public Input No. 81-NFPA 30-2018 [Section No. A.17.10.2]

Public Input No. 82-NFPA 30-2018 [Section No. A.9.13]


Submitter Full Name: Kyle Giubbini

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9.16.1 *

Where Class IA liquids are stored in containers larger than 1 gal (4 L), or Class IB liquids are in open use or dispensng, areas shall be providedwith a means of explosion control that meets the either the requirements of NFPA 69 NFPA 68 or 69 . An approved engineered damage limitingconstruction design shall also be permitted.

Exception: This does not apply to a liquid storage room totally enclosed within a building.


1. Allows the recognition of the Explosion Control methods allowed by either NFPA 68 (deflagration venting) or NFPA 69 (explosion prevention)2. Adds the requirement to specific situations where Class IB liquids are used and dispensed, recognizing the explosion hazard presented by Class IB liquids in open use and dispensing.3. Removes exemption from addressing this hazard that was previously allowed for liquid storage room totally enclosed within a building, as the hazard may be addressed by either NFPA 68 or 69 methods.







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12.8.1

The liquid-container combinations listed in Table 12.8.1 shall be permitted to be stored in a general-purpose warehouse without quantity limits ifprotected in accordance with Chapter 16.

<Replace> Table 12.8.1 Liquid-Container Combinations Permitted in Protected General-Purpose Warehouses

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Liquid Type Container Size Container Construction

FP ≥ 200°F (93°C) ≤5 gal (19 L) Plastic or glass

Ethanol or isopropanol ≤1 gal (4 L) Plastic or glass



General_Purpose_Warehouse_Revision_PI_.docx General Purpose Warehouse Table


The proposed table contains all of the liquid-container combinations, storage arrangements, and roof heights that if protected using the existing or proposed protection criteria in Chapter 16 can be stored and protected in a general-purpose warehouse without quantity limits or requirements for rated electrical equipment, emergency drainage, or ventilation. The protection levels required for these line items limit any pool fire development to an area immediately adjacent to the point of ignition.




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Public Input # Replace the existing Table 12.8.1 with the new one. <DELETE>

<NEW>12.8.1 Liquid-Container Combinations Permitted in Protected General-Purpose Warehouses

Liquid Type Storage

Arrangement Roof Height Container Size

Container Construction

FP ≥ 450oF (232oC) Rack 30 ft (Table D.4) ≤ 5 gal (19 L) Plastic/Glass

40 ft (new) ≤ 48 oz (1.4 L) Plastic/Glass

FP ≥ 200oF (93oC) Rack unlimited ≤ 5 gal (19 L) Plastic/Glass

FP ≤ 200oF (93oC) Rack unlimited ≤ 2 oz (60 ml) Plastic/Glass

Ethanol or Isopropanol (100%)

Rack unlimited ≤ 1 gal (4L) Plastic/Glass

30 ft ≤ 6 oz (180 ml) Plastic/Glass

Ethanol or Isopropanol (50% by volume in water)

Rack 30 ft ≤ 1 gal (4 L) Plastic/Glass

unlimited ≤ 59 oz (1.75 L) Glass/Plastic Palletized 40 ft & 30 ft ≤ 59 oz (1.75 L) Glass

Any flash point, boiling point > 100oF (38oC)

Palletized 30 ft ≤ 5 gal (19 L) Steel

Justification: The proposed table contains all of the liquid-container combinations, storage arrangements, and roof heights that if protected using the existing or proposed protection criteria in Chapter 16 can be stored and protected in a general-purpose warehouse without quantity limits or requirements for rated electrical equipment, emergency drainage, or ventilation. The protection levels required for these line items limit any pool fire development to an area immediately adjacent to the point of ignition.



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Where automatic sprinkler systems or low-expansion foam-water sprinkler systems are used to protect storage of liquids, Figure 16.4.1(a),Figure 16.4.1(b), or Figure 16.4.1(c), whichever is applicable, and the appropriate table in Section 16.5 shall be used to determine protectioncriteria.

Figure 16.4.1(a) Fire Protection Criteria Decision Tree for Miscible and Nonmiscible Flammable and Combustible Liquids in MetalContainers.

Figure 16.4.1(b) Fire Protection Criteria Decision Tree for Miscible and Nonmiscible Flammable and Combustible Liquids inNonmetallic Containers.

<MODIFY> Figure 16.4.1(c) Fire Protection Criteria Decision Tree for Miscible Flammable and Combustible Liquids in NonmetallicContainers in accordance with submitted document .


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16.4.1.1

Figure 16.4.1(a) shall be used for miscible and nonmiscible flammable and combustible liquids in metal containers, metal portable tanks, andmetal intermediate bulk containers.

16.4.1.2

Figure 16.4.1(b) shall be used for miscible and nonmiscible flammable and combustible liquids in nonmetallic containers and in nonmetallicintermediate bulk containers.

16.4.1.3

Figure 16.4.1(c) shall be used for water-miscible flammable and combustible liquids in nonmetallic containers and in nonmetallic intermediatebulk containers.



Modified_Chapter_16_Flow_Charts_-_Figure_16.4.1c_PI_.docx Figure 16.4.1(c)


These changes eliminate reference to protection options that have been shown to be inadequate and provides new protection criteria for 50-50 alcohol-water mixtures and pure alcohol in smaller bottles.

All of the protection criteria modifications have been validated by full scale fire testing described in the FM Global public report titled, “Summary Report of Fire Testing Involving Ignitable Liquids - NFPA 30” and posted on https://www.fmglobal.com/research-and-resources/standards-and-certification/code-support-reports.




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Public Input # <MODIFY> Figure 16.4.1(c) <DELETE> Existing criteria for 50% mixtures <ADD> Box pointing to new criteria for rack and palletized storage of 50% mixtures <MODIFY> Box to include new table for 6 oz bottles with 100% content

Protect using Table 16.5.2.16 or 16.5.2.17, if applicable

Or

Protect using Table 16.5.2.7 or 16.5.2.10, or 16.5.2.15 if applicable

Justification: These changes eliminate reference to protection options that have been shown to be inadequate and provides new protection criteria for 50-50 alcohol-water mixtures and pure alcohol in smaller bottles. See public FM Global report at www.FMGlobal.com.

New

Modify




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Where automatic sprinkler systems or low-expansion foam-water sprinkler systems are used to protect storage of liquids, Figure 16.4.1(a), Figure16.4.1(b), or Figure 16.4.1(c), whichever is applicable, and the appropriate table in Section 16.5 shall be used to determine protection criteria.


<MODIFY> Figure 16.4.1(b) Fire Protection Criteria Decision Tree for Miscible and Nonmiscible Flammable and Combustible Liquidsin Nonmetallic Containers in accordance with submitted file .

Figure 16.4.1(c) Fire Protection Criteria Decision Tree for Miscible Flammable and Combustible Liquids in Nonmetallic Containers.


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Modified_Chapter_16_Flow_Charts_-_Figure_16.4.1b_PI_.docx Figure 16.4.1(b)


These will point a user to the new protection criteria for low flash point liquids in 2 oz plastic containers and liquids with a flash point greater than or equal to 450oF




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Public Input # <MODIFY> Figure 16.4.1(b)

<ADD> New decision point as shown in red.

Liquid is a Class I LiquidIs container size < 1 oz and does packaging consist of 2

layers of cardboard?

Is container size < 2 oz and cartoned?

Is acceptable protection cr iteria available per 16.3.5?

No

No NoYes

Protect using Table 16.5.2.13

Protect using Table 16.5.2.9 or 16.5.2.10, if

applicable.

Or

<MODIFY> Provide reference to new protection table for liquids with FP > 450oF

Is liquid a Class IIIB liquid?

Protect using Table 15.5.2.5, 16.5.2.9, or 16.5.2.10, or 16.5.2.14, if applicable

Justification: These will point a user to the new protection criteria for low flash point liquids in 2 oz plastic containers and liquids with a flash point greater than or equal to 450oF




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Where automatic sprinkler systems or low-expansion foam-water sprinkler systems are used to protect storage of liquids, Figure 16.4.1(a),Figure 16.4.1(b), or Figure 16.4.1(c), whichever is applicable, and the appropriate table in Section 16.5 shall be used to determine protectioncriteria.


Figure 16.4.1(b) Fire Protection Criteria Decision Tree for Miscible and Nonmiscible Flammable and Combustible Liquids inNonmetallic Containers.

Figure 16.4.1(c) Fire Protection Criteria Decision Tree for Miscible Flammable and Combustible Liquids in Nonmetallic Containers.


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NFPA_30_Figure_16_4_1_a_revision.pdf Fig 16.4.1(a) proposed revision


This is part of a group of Public Inputs to add in-rack protection criteria for Class II combustible liquids in metal containers using K25.2EC pendent sprinklers. Criteria is based on full scale fire test data on the sprinkler protection scheme.



Public Input No. 131-NFPA 30-2018 [Section No. 16.5.1 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]]




Submitter Full Name: Steven Wolin

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Revise Figure 16.4.1(a) as follows:

Protected using Table 16.5.2.1,

16.5.2.3, or 16.5.2.8, or 16.5.2.13



Paragraphs 16.5.2.1 through 16.5.2.12 13 and their related tables, Table 16.5.2.1 through Table 16.5.2.12 13 , shall be used to determine theprotection criteria and storage arrangement for the applicable liquid class, container type, and storage configuration, as described in 16.5.2.1through 16.5.2.12 13 and subject to the provisions of 16.5.1.











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16.5.1.13 Electronic Sprinklers

For electrically actuated suppression systems that simultaneously discharge all design sprinklers, the number of design sprinklers and requiredpressure shall be permitted to be reduced in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions and technical data.


Electronic sprinklers are a new technology that integrates an advanced fire detection system with sprinklers that are individually activated by electronic actuators. Sprinkler actuators are controlled by an alarm panel that is capable of locating a fire and simultaneously operating a group of sprinklers above and around the fire area to suppress the fire and pre-wet surrounding fuel. By rapidly attacking the fire and pre-wetting exposures, it is possible to reduce the required design area and perhaps the discharge pressure, while still achieving fire control and suppression. A presentation will be offered to the technical committee to further explain this technology at the committee's first revision meeting.


Submitter Full Name: Jeffrey Shapiro

Organization: International Code Consultants

Affiliation: Tyco Fire Products

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16.5.2 Specific Design Criteria.


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<ADD> New Table 16.5.2. 14 and new Fire Protection Design Scheme D (16.6.4). See Attached file

16.5.2. 1


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Table 16.5.2.1 shall apply to the following:

(1) Automatic sprinkler protection

(2) Single- or double-row rack storage

(3) Nonmiscible liquids and miscible liquids with concentration of flammable or combustible component greater than 50 percent by volume

(4) Metal containers, metal portable tanks, metal intermediate bulk containers

(5) Relieving- or nonrelieving-style containers

Table 16.5.2.1 Design Criteria for Sprinkler Protection of Single- and Double-Row Rack Storage of Liquids in Metal Containers, Portable Tanks,and IBCs

Container

Style and

Capacity

(gal)

Maximum

Storage

Height

(ft)

Maximum

Ceiling

Height

(ft) Ceiling Sprinkler Protection

In-Rack Sprinkler Protection

Notes

Fire Test

Ref. [See

Table

D.2(a)]Sprinkler

Design

Sprinkler

Minimum

Discharge

Flow

(gpm)

Layout

(See

16.5.1.10)Type Response

Density

(gpm/ft 2 )

Area

(ft 2 )

Type Response

NONRELIEVING-STYLE CONTAINERS — LIQUID CLASSES IB, IC, II, IIIA

≤1 16 30 K≥11.2 QR(HT)

0.60 2000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 1 1, 2, 7 1


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20 30 K≥11.2

SR or

QR(HT)

0.60 2000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 2 1, 2, 7 2

≤5 25 30 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 3000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 3 1, 7 3

>5 and ≤60 25 30 K≥11.2 SR(HT)

0.40 3000

K≥5.6 QR or SR(OT)

30 5 1, 7 5

NONRELIEVING-STYLE CONTAINERS — LIQUID CLASS IIIB

≤5 40 50 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 2000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 4 1, 3, 7 4

>5 and ≤60 40 50 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.30 3000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 4 1, 3, 7 6

RELIEVING-STYLE CONTAINERS — LIQUID CLASSES IB, IC, II, IIIA

≤5 14 18 K≥11.2 pendent only QR(HT)

0.65 2000

No in-rack sprinklers required 4 7

25 30 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 3000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)


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30 4 1, 5, 7 8

>5 and ≤60 25 30 K≥11.2 SR(HT)

0.60 3000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 6 1, 7 10

Portable tanks and IBCs 25 30 K≥11.2 SR(HT)

0.60 3000


30 5 1, 7 12

RELIEVING-STYLE CONTAINERS — LIQUID CLASS IIIB

≤ 5 gal 40 50 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 2000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 4 1, 7 9

>5 and ≤60 40 50 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.30 3000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 4 1, 3, 7 11


0.30 3000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 4 1, 6, 7 13

For SI units, 1 gal = 3.8 L, 1 ft = 0.3 m, 1 ft2 = 0.09 m2, 1 gpm/ft2 = 40.7 L/min/m2 = 40.7 mm/min.

For definitions of abbreviations used in the Response column, see 16.5.1.9(4). See also 16.5.1.9(5).

Notes:

(1) In-rack sprinkler design shall be based on the following:

(a) Where one level of in-rack sprinklers is installed, the design shall include the eight most hydraulically remote sprinklers.

(b)Where two levels of in-rack sprinklers are installed, the design shall include the six most hydraulically remote sprinklers on each level.

(c) Where three or more levels of in-rack sprinklers are installed, the design shall include the six most hydraulically remote sprinklers on thetop three levels.

(2) Protection for uncartoned or case-cut nonsolid shelf display up to 6.5 ft (2 m) and storage above on pallets in racking and stored on shelfmaterials, including open wire mesh, or 2 in. × 6 in. (50 mm × 150 mm) wooden slats, spaced a minimum of 2 in. (50 mm) apart.

(3)Increase ceiling density to 0.60 if more than one level of storage exists above the top level of in-rack sprinklers.

(4) Double-row racks limited to maximum 6 ft (1.8 m) depth.

(5) For K=8.0 and larger ceiling sprinklers, increase ceiling density to 0.60 over 2000 ft2 if more than one level of storage exists above the toplevel of in-rack sprinklers.

(6) Reduce in-rack sprinkler spacing to maximum 9 ft (2.7 m) centers.

(7) The minimum in-rack discharge pressure shall not be less than 10 psi.


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16.5.2.2


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(2) Palletized or stacked storage




Table 16.5.2.2 Design Criteria for Sprinkler Protection of Palletized and Stacked Storage of Liquids in Metal Containers, Portable Tanks, andIBCs

Container

Style and

Capacity

(gal)

Maximum

Storage

Height

(ft)

Maximum

Ceiling

Height

(ft)

Ceiling Sprinkler Protection

Notes

Fire Test

Ref. [See

Table

D.2(b)]Sprinkler

Design

Type Response

Density

(gpm/ft 2 )

Area

(ft 2 )


≤5 4 18 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.21 1500 1 1

5 18 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 3000 — 2

6.5 30 K≥11.2 QR(HT)

0.45 3000 — 3

>5 and ≤60 5 18 K≥11.2 SR(HT)

0.40 3000 — 4


≤5 18 30 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.25 3000 — 5

>5 and ≤60 10 20 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.25 3000 — 6


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18 30 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.35 3000 — 7



0.60 3000 2 8

>5 and ≤60 5 30 K≥11.2 SR(HT)

0.40 3000 — 9

6.5 30 K≥11.2 SR(HT)

0.60 3000 3 10

Portable tanks 1-high 30 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.30 3000 — 14

and IBCs 2-high 30 K≥11.2 SR(HT)

0.60 3000 — 15


≤5 18 30 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.25 3000 — 11

>5 and ≤60 10 20 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.25 3000 — 12

18 30 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.35 3000 — 13


0.25 3000 — 16


0.50 3000 — 17



Notes:

(1) Minimum hose stream demand can be reduced to 250 gpm for 2 hours.

(2) Sprinklers must also be hydraulically calculated to provide a density of 0.80 gpm/ft2 over 1000 ft2.

(3) Drums must be placed on open slatted pallet, not nested, to allow pressure relief from drums on lower levels.


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16.5.2.3


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(1) Foam-water sprinkler protection





Table 16.5.2.3 Design Criteria for Foam-Water Sprinkler Protection of Single- or Double-Row Rack Storage of Liquids in Metal Containers,Portable Tanks, and IBCs

Container

Style and

Capacity

(gal)

Maximum

Storage

Height

(ft)

Maximum

Ceiling

Height



Notes

Fire Test

Ref. [See

Table

D.2(c)]Sprinkler

Design

Sprinkler

Minimum

Discharge

Flow

(gpm)

Layout

(See


Density

(gpm/ft 2 )

Area

(ft 2 )

Type Response


≤5 25 30 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 2000


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K≥5.6

QR or

SR(OT)

30 3 1, 2, 4, 5 1

>5 and ≤60 25 30 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.30 3000

K≥5.6

QR or

SR(OT)

30 3 1, 3, 4, 5 2


≤60 40 50 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.30 2000

K≥5.6

QR or

SR(OT)

30 4 1,5 3


≤5 25 30 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 2000

K≥5.6

QR or

SR(OT)

30 4 1, 2, 4, 5 4

>5 and ≤60, portable tanks and IBCs 25 30 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.30 3000

K≥5.6

30 4 1, 3, 4, 5 5


≤60 40 50 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.30 2000

K≥5.6

QR or

SR(OT)

30 4 1, 5 6



Notes:


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(1) In-rack sprinkler design based on the six most hydraulically remote sprinklers in each of the upper three levels.

(2) Design area can be reduced to 1500 ft2 when using a preprimed foam-water system installed in accordance with NFPA 16 and maintainedaccording to NFPA 25.


(4) In-rack sprinkler hydraulic design can be reduced to three sprinklers operating per level, with three levels operating simultaneously, whenusing a preprimed foam-water sprinkler system designed in accordance with NFPA 16 and maintained in accordance with NFPA 25.

(5) The minimum in-rack sprinkler discharge pressure shall not be less than a gauge pressure of 10 psi.


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16.5.2.4


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Table 16.5.2.4 Design Criteria for Foam-Water Sprinkler Protection of Palletized and Stacked Storage of Liquids in Metal Containers, PortableTanks, and IBCs

Container Style

and Capacity

(gal)

Maximum

Storage Height

(ft)

Maximum

Ceiling

Height

(ft)


Notes

Fire Test

Ref. [See

Table

D.2(d)]Sprinkler

Design

Type Response

Density

(gpm/ft 2 )

Area

(ft 2 )


≤5, cartoned 11 30 K≥11.2

SR or

QR(HT)

0.40 3000 1 1

≤5, uncartoned 12 30 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 3000 1 2

>5 and ≤60 5 (1-high) 30 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.30 3000 1 3


>5 and ≤60 6.5 (2-high) 30 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.30 3000 2, 3 4

10 (3-high) 33 K≥11.2 SR(HT)

0.45 3000 2, 3 6

13.75 (4-high) 33 K≥11.2 SR(HT)

0.60 3000 2, 3 7

Portable tanks and IBCs 1- or 2-high 30 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.30 3000


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5



Notes:


(2) Both 3⁄4 in. (20 mm) and 2 in. (50 mm) listed pressure-relieving mechanisms are required on containers greater than 6 gal (23 L) capacity.

(3) Drums placed on open slatted pallet, not nested, to allow pressure relief from drums on lower levels.

16.5.2.5



(2) Single-, double-, or multiple-row rack storage

(3) Class IIIB nonmiscible liquids and Class IIIB miscible liquids with concentration of flammable or combustible component greater than50 percent by volume

(4) Nonmetallic containers or intermediate bulk containers

(5) Cartoned or uncartoned

Table 16.5.2.5 Design Criteria for Sprinkler Protection of Single-, Double-, and Multiple-Row Rack Storage of Class IIIB Liquids

Closed-Cup

FlashPoint

(°F)

Container

or IBC

Capacity

(gal) Packaging

Maximum

Storage

Height

(ft)

Maximum

Ceiling

Height

(ft)

Minimum

Aisle

Width

(ft)

Rack

Depth

(ft)

Sprinkler Protection

FireTest

Ref.[See

Table

D.2(e)]

Ceiling

Sprinkler

Type Design

≥200 ≤5Plastic containers, cartoned oruncartoned

Unlimited Unlimited 4 Any Any

See 16.6.1, FireProtection SystemDesign Scheme“A”

1

≥375 ≤275

Flexible plastic liner within acomposite continuously woundcorrugated paperboard intermediatebulk container (See Note 1)

28 30 8 Any Any

See 16.6.3, FireProtection SystemDesign Scheme“C”

2

≥375 ≤6Flexible plastic liner within acomposite corrugated paperboardbox



2

For SI units, 1 gal = 3.8 L, 1 ft = 0.3 m, 200°F = 93°C, 375°F = 190°C.

Note: Construction of intermediate bulk container to be a minimum of 8 layers of paperboard, with a minimum nominal thickness of 11⁄2 in.(38 mm) at the center of any side panel.


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16.5.2.6



(2) Shelf storage


(4) Nonrelieving-style metal containers

Table 16.5.2.6 Design Criteria for Sprinkler Protection of Shelf Storage of Liquids in Metal Containers

Container Style

and Capacity

(gal)

Maximum

Storage

Height

(ft)

Maximum Ceiling Height

(ft)


Notes

Fire Test

Ref. [See

Table D.2(f)]Sprinkler

Design

Type Response

Density

(gpm/ft 2 )

Area

(ft 2 )

≤1 nonrelieving style 6 18 K≥5.6 SR or QR (HT)

0.19 1500 1, 2 1



Notes:

(1) Protection limited to mercantile shelving that is 2 ft (600 mm) or less in depth per side, with backing between each side.


(3) The minimum aisle width shall not be less than 5 ft (1.5 m).


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16.5.2.7




(3) Water-miscible liquids with concentration of flammable or combustible component greater than 50 percent by volume

(4) Glass or plastic containers


(6) Minimum 8 ft (2.4 m) aisle width

Table 16.5.2.7 Design Criteria for Sprinkler Protection of Single- and Double-Row Rack Storage of Water-Miscible Liquids in Glass or PlasticContainers

Container Style

and Capacity

Maximum

StorageHeight

(ft)

Maximum

CeilingHeight

(ft)


Notes

Fire TestRef.

[SeeTable

D.2(g)]

Ceiling Sprinkler

Protection

In-Rack

Sprinklers

16 oz, cartoned Unlimited UnlimitedSee 16.6.1, Fire ProtectionSystem Design Scheme “A”

See 16.6.1, Fire ProtectionSystem Design Scheme “A”

1, 2 3

≤1 gal, cartoned Unlimited UnlimitedSee 16.6.2, Fire ProtectionSystem Design Scheme “B”

See 16.6.2, Fire ProtectionSystem Design Scheme “B”

1, 2 1

≤60 gal, cartoned oruncartoned

25 30See 16.6.2, Fire ProtectionSystem Design Scheme “B”


1, 2 2

For SI units, 1 gal = 3.8 L, 1 ft = 0.3 m.

Notes:

(1) Minimum aisle width in all cases is 8 ft (2.4 m).

(2) Maximum rack depth in all cases is 9 ft (2.7 m).


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16.5.2.8


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(2) Single- or double-row rack storage or palletized storage


(4) Relieving-style metal containers

Table 16.5.2.8 Design Criteria for Single-Row Rack, Double-Row Rack, and Palletized Storage of Liquids in Relieving-Style Metal Containers

Container

Style and

Capacity

(gal)

Maximum

Storage

Height

(ft)

Maximum

Ceiling

Height

(ft)

Ceiling Sprinkler

Protection


Notes

Fire Test

Ref. [See

Table

D.2(h)]

Sprinkler

Type

Design

(Number of

Sprinklers @

Stated

Pressure)

Sprinkler

Minimum

Discharge

Flow

Layout (See

16.5.1.10

& 16.6.4)

Type Response

LIQUID CLASSES IB, IC, II, IIIA, IIIB

RACK STORAGE with MAXIMUM 6 ft RACK DEPTH and MINIMUM 7.5 ft AISLE WIDTH

≤5, cartoned or uncartoned 14 24 Pendent ESFR K≥14.0 (OT) 12 @ 50 psi

K = 11.2

QR(OT)

QR(OT)

36 gpm 7 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 1

14 24 Pendent ESFR K≥25.0 (OT) 12 @ 25 psi

No in-rack sprinklers required 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 2



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RACK STORAGE with MAXIMUM 9 ft RACK DEPTH and 8 ft MINIMUM AISLE WIDTH

≤1, cartoned only 20 30 Pendent ESFR K≥14.0 (OT) 12 @ 75 psi

No in-rack sprinklers required — 3


K = 8.0 QR (OT) 31 gpm 8 1, 2, 5, 7 4


K = 8.0 QR (OT) 44 gpm 9 1, 2, 5, 7 5

LIQUID CLASSES IB, IC, II, IIIA, IIIB PALLETIZED STORAGE with MINIMUM 7.5 ft AISLE WIDTH


— — — — — 6


— — — — — 7

For SI units, 1 gal = 3.8 L, 1 ft = 0.3 m, 1 psi = 6.9 kPa.


Notes:

(1) The in-rack sprinkler water demand shall be based on the simultaneous operation of the most hydraulically remote sprinklers as follows:

(a) Seven sprinklers where only one level of in-rack sprinklers is installed.

(b) Fourteen sprinklers (seven on each of the two top levels) where more than one level of in-rack sprinklers is installed.

(2) The in-rack sprinkler water demand should be balanced with the ceiling sprinkler water demand at their point of connection.

(3) One-gallon and 1-quart containers are not required to be relieving style.

(4) Provide minimum 3 in. transverse flue at rack uprights.

(5) For Class IIIB liquids, see also Table 16.5.2.5.

(6) Racks can have open-mesh wire intermediate shelving on lower levels.



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16.5.2.9



(2) Palletized storage

(3) Class II and Class III nonmiscible and Class II and Class III miscible liquids

(4) Listed and labeled rigid nonmetallic intermediate bulk containers

Table 16.5.2.9 Design Criteria for Sprinkler Protection of Palletized Storage of Class II and Class III Liquids in Listed and Labeled RigidNonmetallic IBCs

Maximum

Capacity

(gal)

Maximum

Storage

Height

Maximum

Ceiling

Height

(ft)


Notes

Fire Test Ref.

[See Table

D.2(i)]Sprinkler

Design

Type Response

Density

(gpm/ft 2 )

Area

(ft 2 )

793 1-high 30 K≥11.2 SR (HT)

0.45 3000 1, 2 1

793 2-high 30 K≥11.2 SR (HT)

0.60 3000 1, 2, 3 2

For SI units, 1 gal = 3.8 L, 1 ft = 0.3 m, 1 gpm/ft2 = 40.7 L/min/m2 = 40.7 mm/min, 1 ft2 = 0.9 m2.


Notes:

(1) Foam-water sprinkler protection shall be permitted to be substituted for water sprinkler protection, provided the same design criteria are used.

(2) Rigid nonmetallic intermediate bulk containers shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 2368, Standard for Fire Exposure Testing ofIntermediate Bulk Containers for Flammable and Combustible Liquids; FM Class 6020, Approval Standard for Intermediate Bulk Containers; oran equivalent test procedure.

(3) The sprinkler operating gauge pressure shall be a minimum 30 psi (207 kPa).


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16.5.2.10






Table 16.5.2.10 Design Criteria for Sprinkler Protection of Single- and Double-Row Rack Storage of Class II and Class III Liquids in Listed andLabeled Rigid Nonmetallic IBCs

MaximumCapacity

(gal)

Maximum

StorageHeight

(ft)

Maximum

CeilingHeight

(ft)


Notes

Fire Test Ref.

[See TableD.2(j)]

SprinklerType Design

793 25 30Standard

spraySee 16.6.2, Fire Protection System DesignScheme “B”

1, 2, 3,4

1


Notes:

(1) Rigid nonmetallic intermediate bulk containers are listed and labeled in accordance with UL 2368, Standard for Fire Exposure Testing ofIntermediate Bulk Containers for Flammable and Combustible Liquids, or an equivalent test procedure.

(2) Maximum rack depth is 9 ft (2.7 m).

(3) Minimum aisle width is 8 ft (2.4 m).

16.5.2.11




(3) Unsaturated polyester resins (UPRs) with not more than 50 percent by weight of Class IC, II, or IIIA liquid

(4) Metal containers; nonrelieving style allowed only up to 6 gal (23 L)

Table 16.5.2.11 Design Criteria for Sprinkler Protection of Palletized or Stacked Storage of Unsaturated Polyester Resins in Metal Containers

Capacity

(gal)

Maximum

Storage

Height

(ft)

Maximum

Ceiling

Height

(ft)


Notes

Fire Test Ref.

[See Table

D.2(k)]Sprinkler

Design

Type Response

Density (gpm/ft 2 )

Area

(ft 2 )

>5 and <60 10 33 K≥11.2 SR (HT or OT)

0.45 3000 1, 2, 3 1



Notes:

(1) Drums placed on open, slatted pallet, not nested, to allow pressure relief from drums on lower levels.

(2) Storage areas containing unsaturated polyester resin (UPR) should not be located in the same spill containment area or drainage path ofother Class I or Class II liquids, unless protected as required for such other liquids.

(3) Both 3⁄4 in. (20 mm) and 2 in. (50 mm) listed and labeled pressure-relieving devices are required on containers that exceed 6 gal (23 L)capacity.


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(3) Miscible liquids with concentration of flammable or combustible components no greater than 80 percent by volume


Table 16.5.2.12 Design Criteria for Sprinkler Protection of Palletized or Stacked Storage of Miscible Liquids in Glass or Plastic Containers

Container

Style and

Capacity

Maximum

Storage

Height

(ft)

Maximum

Ceiling

Height


Sprinkler

Design

Notes

Fire Test Ref.

[See Table

D.2(l)]Type Response

Density

(gpm/ft 2 )

Area

(ft 2 )

≤8 oz 5 38 K ≥ 11.2 QR (OT)

0.47 2000 — P60 and P61





New_Chapter_16_Protection_-_FP_450F_PI_.docx FP 450F Protection Table


This public input moves existing fire protection criteria for liquids with flash points greater than or equal to 450oF from the Annex to the body of the code. It also provides a new protection line item for buildings up to 40 ft high. All of the protection criteria have been validated by full scale fire testing described in the FM Global public report titled, “Summary Report of Fire Testing Involving Ignitable Liquids - NFPA 30” and posted on https://www.fmglobal.com/research-and-resources/standards-and-certification/code-support-reports.




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Public Input # <DELETE> D.4 and move fire protection to Chapter 16. <ADD> Table 16.5.2.14 <Previously Table D.4(a)> <ADD> New protection criteria for 48 oz bottles <ADD> 16.6.4 Fire Protection Design Scheme D <Previously D.4.2> <MODIFY> 16.6.4 to 16.6.6 <NEW>Table 16.5.2.14 Water Sprinkler Protection for Single or Double Row Open Frame Rack Storage of Liquids with a Flash Point Greater Than or Equal to 450oF (230oC) in Plastic Containers

Liquid Type of Closed Cup Flash Point oF (oC)

Container Size

Maximum Building or Ceiling Height ft (m)

Packaging Type

Maximum Storage Height ft (m)

Minimum Aisle Width ft (m)

Rack Depth ft (m)

Sprinkler Protection Criteria

Ceiling Sprinkler Type / Temperature Rating / orientation

Fire Protection Scheme or Sprinkler System Design

Fire Test Ref.*

≥450 (230) ≤ 6.5 gal (25 L)

30 (9.1) Cartoned 25 (7.6) 8 (2.4) ≤ 9 (2.7)

Any Scheme A (see 16.6.1) 1 K-14.0 (200) ESFR / ordinary / pendent 12@75 psig (5.2 bar) 2

standard spray sprinkler / ordinary / any Scheme D 3

15 (4.6) 8 (2.4) ≤ 9 (2.7)

K-14.0 (200) ESFR / ordinary / pendent 12@50 psig (3.4 bar) 4

Uncartoned or mixed cartoned and uncartoned

25 (7.6) 8 (2.4) ≤ 9 (2.7)

Any Scheme A (see 16.6.1) 1

standard spray sprinkler / ordinary / any Scheme D 3

≤ 48 oz (1.4 L)

40 (12.1 m) Cartoned 35 (10.7) 4 (1.2) ≤ 9 (2.7)

K-25.2 (360) ESFR / ordinary / pendent Scheme D (only 1 level of in-rack sprinklers at approximately 15 ft (4.6 m) level)


16.6.4 Fire Protection System Design Scheme “D.” 16.6.4.1 In-rack sprinklers shall meet the following requirements:

(1) In-rack sprinklers shall be installed in accordance with Figure 16.6.4(a) or Figure 16.6.4(b), whichever is applicable.

(2) In-rack sprinklers shall be ordinary temperature-rated, quick response sprinklers. Sprinklers shall have a K-factor of 8.0 (115).

(3) In-rack sprinklers shall provide a minimum discharge flow of 30 gpm (113 L/min) out of the hydraulically most remote:

a. Eight sprinklers on 1 level if one level of in-racks (8 total) b. Seven sprinklers on two levels, if two or more levels of in-racks (14 total)

16.6.4.3 Ceiling sprinklers shall be designed to provide a minimum density of 0.3 gpm/ft2 (12.2 mm/min) over the most remote 2000 ft2 (185 m2) using ordinary temperature-rated, standard response spray sprinklers, having a nominal K-factor of 8.0 or 11.2. 16.6.4.4 The ceiling and in-rack sprinkler water demands shall be balanced at the point of connection to the water supply. 16.6.4.5 A 500 gpm (1890L/min) hose stream allowance shall be provided. 16.6.4.6 A 1-hour duration shall be provided for the fire protection water demand.


<Previously D.4.2(a)> Figure 16.6.4 (a) Single Row Rack Sprinkler Layout for Fire Protection System Design Scheme “D”.


<Previously D.4.2(b)>Figure 16.6.4 (b) Double Row Rack Sprinkler Layout for Fire Protection System Design Scheme “D”.


Justification: This public input moves existing fire protection criteria for liquids with flash points greater than or equal to 450oF from the Annex to the body of the code. It also provides a new protection line item for buildings up to 40 ft high. All of the protection criteria have been validated by full scale fire testing described in the FM Global public report titled, “Summary Report of Fire Testing Involving Ignitable Liquids - NFPA 30” and posted on https://www.fmglobal.com/research-and-resources/standards-and-certification/code-support-reports.





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16.5.2. 1


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Container

Style and

Capacity

(gal)

Maximum

Storage

Height

(ft)

Maximum

Ceiling

Height



Notes

Fire Test

Ref. [See

Table

D.2(a)]Sprinkler

Design

Sprinkler

Minimum

Discharge

Flow

(gpm)

Layout

(See


Density

(gpm/ft 2 )

Area

(ft 2 )

Type Response


≤1 16 30 K≥11.2 QR(HT)

0.60 2000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 1 1, 2, 7 1


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20 30 K≥11.2

SR or

QR(HT)

0.60 2000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 2 1, 2, 7 2

≤5 25 30 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 3000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 3 1, 7 3

>5 and ≤60 25 30 K≥11.2 SR(HT)

0.40 3000


30 5 1, 7 5


≤5 40 50 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 2000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 4 1, 3, 7 4

>5 and ≤60 40 50 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.30 3000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 4 1, 3, 7 6



0.65 2000


25 30 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 3000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)


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30 4 1, 5, 7 8

>5 and ≤60 25 30 K≥11.2 SR(HT)

0.60 3000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 6 1, 7 10


0.60 3000


30 5 1, 7 12


≤ 5 gal 40 50 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 2000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 4 1, 7 9

>5 and ≤60 40 50 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.30 3000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 4 1, 3, 7 11


0.30 3000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 4 1, 6, 7 13



Notes:












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Container

Style and

Capacity

(gal)

Maximum

Storage

Height

(ft)

Maximum

Ceiling

Height

(ft)


Notes

Fire Test

Ref. [See

Table

D.2(b)]Sprinkler

Design

Type Response

Density

(gpm/ft 2 )

Area

(ft 2 )


≤5 4 18 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.21 1500 1 1

5 18 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 3000 — 2

6.5 30 K≥11.2 QR(HT)

0.45 3000 — 3

>5 and ≤60 5 18 K≥11.2 SR(HT)

0.40 3000 — 4


≤5 18 30 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.25 3000 — 5

>5 and ≤60 10 20 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.25 3000 — 6


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18 30 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.35 3000 — 7



0.60 3000 2 8

>5 and ≤60 5 30 K≥11.2 SR(HT)

0.40 3000 — 9

6.5 30 K≥11.2 SR(HT)

0.60 3000 3 10


0.30 3000 — 14


0.60 3000 — 15


≤5 18 30 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.25 3000 — 11

>5 and ≤60 10 20 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.25 3000 — 12

18 30 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.35 3000 — 13


0.25 3000 — 16


0.50 3000 — 17



Notes:





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Container

Style and

Capacity

(gal)

Maximum

Storage

Height

(ft)

Maximum

Ceiling

Height



Notes

Fire Test

Ref. [See

Table

D.2(c)]Sprinkler

Design

Sprinkler

Minimum

Discharge

Flow

(gpm)

Layout

(See


Density

(gpm/ft 2 )

Area

(ft 2 )

Type Response


≤5 25 30 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 2000


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K≥5.6

QR or

SR(OT)

30 3 1, 2, 4, 5 1

>5 and ≤60 25 30 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.30 3000

K≥5.6

QR or

SR(OT)

30 3 1, 3, 4, 5 2


≤60 40 50 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.30 2000

K≥5.6

QR or

SR(OT)

30 4 1,5 3


≤5 25 30 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 2000

K≥5.6

QR or

SR(OT)

30 4 1, 2, 4, 5 4


0.30 3000

K≥5.6

30 4 1, 3, 4, 5 5


≤60 40 50 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.30 2000

K≥5.6

QR or

SR(OT)

30 4 1, 5 6



Notes:


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Container Style

and Capacity

(gal)

Maximum

Storage Height

(ft)

Maximum

Ceiling

Height

(ft)


Notes

Fire Test

Ref. [See

Table

D.2(d)]Sprinkler

Design

Type Response

Density

(gpm/ft 2 )

Area

(ft 2 )


≤5, cartoned 11 30 K≥11.2

SR or

QR(HT)

0.40 3000 1 1


SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 3000 1 2

>5 and ≤60 5 (1-high) 30 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.30 3000 1 3


>5 and ≤60 6.5 (2-high) 30 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.30 3000 2, 3 4

10 (3-high) 33 K≥11.2 SR(HT)

0.45 3000 2, 3 6

13.75 (4-high) 33 K≥11.2 SR(HT)

0.60 3000 2, 3 7


0.30 3000


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Notes:




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Closed-Cup

FlashPoint

(°F)

Container

or IBC

Capacity

(gal) Packaging

Maximum

Storage

Height

(ft)

Maximum

Ceiling

Height

(ft)

Minimum

Aisle

Width

(ft)

Rack

Depth

(ft)


FireTest

Ref.[See

Table

D.2(e)]

Ceiling

Sprinkler

Type Design




1

≥375 ≤275


28 30 8 Any Any


2




2




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(2) Shelf storage




Container Style

and Capacity

(gal)

Maximum

Storage

Height

(ft)


(ft)


Notes

Fire Test

Ref. [See


Design

Type Response

Density

(gpm/ft 2 )

Area

(ft 2 )


0.19 1500 1, 2 1



Notes:





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Container Style

and Capacity

Maximum

StorageHeight

(ft)

Maximum

CeilingHeight

(ft)


Notes

Fire TestRef.

[SeeTable

D.2(g)]

Ceiling Sprinkler

Protection

In-Rack

Sprinklers



1, 2 3



1, 2 1




1, 2 2


Notes:




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Container

Style and

Capacity

(gal)

Maximum

Storage

Height

(ft)

Maximum

Ceiling

Height

(ft)

Ceiling Sprinkler

Protection


Notes

Fire Test

Ref. [See

Table

D.2(h)]

Sprinkler

Type

Design

(Number of

Sprinklers @

Stated

Pressure)

Sprinkler

Minimum

Discharge

Flow

Layout (See

16.5.1.10

& 16.6.4)

Type Response




K = 11.2

QR(OT)

QR(OT)

36 gpm 7 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 1





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K = 8.0 QR (OT) 31 gpm 8 1, 2, 5, 7 4


K = 8.0 QR (OT) 44 gpm 9 1, 2, 5, 7 5



— — — — — 6


— — — — — 7



Notes:











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Maximum

Capacity

(gal)

Maximum

Storage

Height

Maximum

Ceiling

Height

(ft)


Notes

Fire Test Ref.

[See Table

D.2(i)]Sprinkler

Design

Type Response

Density

(gpm/ft 2 )

Area

(ft 2 )

793 1-high 30 K≥11.2 SR (HT)

0.45 3000 1, 2 1

793 2-high 30 K≥11.2 SR (HT)

0.60 3000 1, 2, 3 2



Notes:





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MaximumCapacity

(gal)

Maximum

StorageHeight

(ft)

Maximum

CeilingHeight

(ft)


Notes

Fire Test Ref.

[See TableD.2(j)]


793 25 30Standard


1, 2, 3,4

1


Notes:




16.5.2.11







Capacity

(gal)

Maximum

Storage

Height

(ft)

Maximum

Ceiling

Height

(ft)


Notes

Fire Test Ref.

[See Table

D.2(k)]Sprinkler

Design

Type Response

Density (gpm/ft 2 )

Area

(ft 2 )

>5 and <60 10 33 K≥11.2 SR (HT or OT)

0.45 3000 1, 2, 3 1



Notes:





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Container

Style and

Capacity

Maximum

Storage

Height

(ft)

Maximum

Ceiling

Height


Sprinkler

Design

Notes

Fire Test Ref.

[See Table


Density

(gpm/ft 2 )

Area

(ft 2 )

≤8 oz 5 38 K ≥ 11.2 QR (OT)

0.47 2000 — P60 and P61





New_Chapter_16_Protection_-_FP_less_than_200F_2oz_-_PI_.docx Small Plastic Bottles


This public input provides new fire protection line item for liquids with flash points less than 200oF in cartoned 2 oz plastic bottles. The need for this protection line item as well as the validation for the protection level has been described in the FM Global public report titled, “Summary Report of Fire Testing Involving Ignitable Liquids - NFPA 30” and posted on https://www.fmglobal.com/research-and-resources/standards-and-certification/code-support-reports.




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Public Input # <NEW>Table 16.5.2.13. Rack Storage of Liquids in Plastic or Glass Containers with Flash Points Below 200oF (93oC)

Liquid Type / Flash Point

Container Size gal (L)

Packaging Type

Maximum Ceiling Height ft (m)



Rack Width ft (m)

Ceiling Sprinkler Protection In-Rack Sprinkler Protection

Response/ Nominal Temperature Rating/ Orientation

K-factor gpm/psi1/2 (L/min/bar1/2)

Design, # of Sprinklers @ Pressure psi (bar) (Note 2)

< 200oF (93oC)

< 2 oz (60 ml)

Cartoned Unlimited Unlimited 4 (1.2) Any Any Any Any Scheme A

Justification: This public input provides new fire protection line item for liquids with flash points less than 200oF in cartoned 2 oz plastic bottles. The need for this protection line item as well as the validation for the protection level has been described in the FM Global public report titled, “Summary Report of Fire Testing Involving Ignitable Liquids - NFPA 30” and posted on https://www.fmglobal.com/research-and-resources/standards-and-certification/code-support-reports.





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16.5.2.1


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Container

Style and

Capacity

(gal)

Maximum

Storage

Height

(ft)

Maximum

Ceiling

Height



Notes

Fire Test

Ref. [See

Table

D.2(a)]Sprinkler

Design

Sprinkler

Minimum

Discharge

Flow

(gpm)

Layout

(See


Density

(gpm/ft 2 )

Area

(ft 2 )

Type Response


≤1 16 30 K≥11.2 QR(HT)

0.60 2000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 1 1, 2, 7 1


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20 30 K≥11.2

SR or

QR(HT)

0.60 2000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 2 1, 2, 7 2

≤5 25 30 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 3000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 3 1, 7 3

>5 and ≤60 25 30 K≥11.2 SR(HT)

0.40 3000


30 5 1, 7 5


≤5 40 50 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 2000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 4 1, 3, 7 4

>5 and ≤60 40 50 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.30 3000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 4 1, 3, 7 6



0.65 2000


25 30 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 3000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)


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30 4 1, 5, 7 8

>5 and ≤60 25 30 K≥11.2 SR(HT)

0.60 3000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 6 1, 7 10


0.60 3000


30 5 1, 7 12


≤ 5 gal 40 50 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 2000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 4 1, 7 9

>5 and ≤60 40 50 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.30 3000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 4 1, 3, 7 11


0.30 3000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 4 1, 6, 7 13



Notes:












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Container

Style and

Capacity

(gal)

Maximum

Storage

Height

(ft)

Maximum

Ceiling

Height

(ft)


Notes

Fire Test

Ref. [See

Table

D.2(b)]Sprinkler

Design

Type Response

Density

(gpm/ft 2 )

Area

(ft 2 )


≤5 4 18 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.21 1500 1 1

5 18 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 3000 — 2

6.5 30 K≥11.2 QR(HT)

0.45 3000 — 3

>5 and ≤60 5 18 K≥11.2 SR(HT)

0.40 3000 — 4


≤5 18 30 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.25 3000 — 5

>5 and ≤60 10 20 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.25 3000 — 6


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18 30 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.35 3000 — 7



0.60 3000 2 8

>5 and ≤60 5 30 K≥11.2 SR(HT)

0.40 3000 — 9

6.5 30 K≥11.2 SR(HT)

0.60 3000 3 10


0.30 3000 — 14


0.60 3000 — 15


≤5 18 30 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.25 3000 — 11

>5 and ≤60 10 20 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.25 3000 — 12

18 30 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.35 3000 — 13


0.25 3000 — 16


0.50 3000 — 17



Notes:





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Container

Style and

Capacity

(gal)

Maximum

Storage

Height

(ft)

Maximum

Ceiling

Height



Notes

Fire Test

Ref. [See

Table

D.2(c)]Sprinkler

Design

Sprinkler

Minimum

Discharge

Flow

(gpm)

Layout

(See


Density

(gpm/ft 2 )

Area

(ft 2 )

Type Response


≤5 25 30 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 2000


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K≥5.6

QR or

SR(OT)

30 3 1, 2, 4, 5 1

>5 and ≤60 25 30 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.30 3000

K≥5.6

QR or

SR(OT)

30 3 1, 3, 4, 5 2


≤60 40 50 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.30 2000

K≥5.6

QR or

SR(OT)

30 4 1,5 3


≤5 25 30 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 2000

K≥5.6

QR or

SR(OT)

30 4 1, 2, 4, 5 4


0.30 3000

K≥5.6

30 4 1, 3, 4, 5 5


≤60 40 50 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.30 2000

K≥5.6

QR or

SR(OT)

30 4 1, 5 6



Notes:


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Container Style

and Capacity

(gal)

Maximum

Storage Height

(ft)

Maximum

Ceiling

Height

(ft)


Notes

Fire Test

Ref. [See

Table

D.2(d)]Sprinkler

Design

Type Response

Density

(gpm/ft 2 )

Area

(ft 2 )


≤5, cartoned 11 30 K≥11.2

SR or

QR(HT)

0.40 3000 1 1


SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 3000 1 2

>5 and ≤60 5 (1-high) 30 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.30 3000 1 3


>5 and ≤60 6.5 (2-high) 30 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.30 3000 2, 3 4

10 (3-high) 33 K≥11.2 SR(HT)

0.45 3000 2, 3 6

13.75 (4-high) 33 K≥11.2 SR(HT)

0.60 3000 2, 3 7


0.30 3000


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Closed-Cup

FlashPoint

(°F)

Container

or IBC

Capacity

(gal) Packaging

Maximum

Storage

Height

(ft)

Maximum

Ceiling

Height

(ft)

Minimum

Aisle

Width

(ft)

Rack

Depth

(ft)


FireTest

Ref.[See

Table

D.2(e)]

Ceiling

Sprinkler

Type Design




1

≥375 ≤275


28 30 8 Any Any


2




2




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(2) Shelf storage




Container Style

and Capacity

(gal)

Maximum

Storage

Height

(ft)


(ft)


Notes

Fire Test

Ref. [See


Design

Type Response

Density

(gpm/ft 2 )

Area

(ft 2 )


0.19 1500 1, 2 1



Notes:





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Container Style

and Capacity

Maximum

StorageHeight

(ft)

Maximum

CeilingHeight

(ft)


Notes

Fire TestRef.

[SeeTable

D.2(g)]

Ceiling Sprinkler

Protection

In-Rack

Sprinklers



1, 2 3



1, 2 1




1, 2 2


Notes:




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Container

Style and

Capacity

(gal)

Maximum

Storage

Height

(ft)

Maximum

Ceiling

Height

(ft)

Ceiling Sprinkler

Protection


Notes

Fire Test

Ref. [See

Table

D.2(h)]

Sprinkler

Type

Design

(Number of

Sprinklers @

Stated

Pressure)

Sprinkler

Minimum

Discharge

Flow

Layout (See

16.5.1.10

& 16.6.4)

Type Response




K = 11.2

QR(OT)

QR(OT)

36 gpm 7 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 1





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K = 8.0 QR (OT) 31 gpm 8 1, 2, 5, 7 4


K = 8.0 QR (OT) 44 gpm 9 1, 2, 5, 7 5



— — — — — 6


— — — — — 7



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Maximum

Capacity

(gal)

Maximum

Storage

Height

Maximum

Ceiling

Height

(ft)


Notes

Fire Test Ref.

[See Table

D.2(i)]Sprinkler

Design

Type Response

Density

(gpm/ft 2 )

Area

(ft 2 )

793 1-high 30 K≥11.2 SR (HT)

0.45 3000 1, 2 1

793 2-high 30 K≥11.2 SR (HT)

0.60 3000 1, 2, 3 2



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Maximum

StorageHeight

(ft)

Maximum

CeilingHeight

(ft)


Notes

Fire Test Ref.

[See TableD.2(j)]


793 25 30Standard


1, 2, 3,4

1


Notes:




16.5.2.11







Capacity

(gal)

Maximum

Storage

Height

(ft)

Maximum

Ceiling

Height

(ft)


Notes

Fire Test Ref.

[See Table

D.2(k)]Sprinkler

Design

Type Response

Density (gpm/ft 2 )

Area

(ft 2 )

>5 and <60 10 33 K≥11.2 SR (HT or OT)

0.45 3000 1, 2, 3 1



Notes:





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Style and

Capacity

Maximum

Storage

Height

(ft)

Maximum

Ceiling

Height


Sprinkler

Design

Notes

Fire Test Ref.

[See Table


Density

(gpm/ft 2 )

Area

(ft 2 )

≤8 oz 5 38 K ≥ 11.2 QR (OT)

0.47 2000 — P60 and P61





New_Chapter_16_Protection_-_Water_Miscible_6oz_PI_.docx Alcohol in 6 oz bottles


This public input provides new fire protection line items for rack storage of alcohol (ethanol/isopropanol/methanol) in glass or plastic bottles up to 6 oz in cartons. The protection level has been validated by full scale fire testing described in the FM Global public report titled, “Summary Report of Fire Testing Involving Ignitable Liquids - NFPA 30” and posted on https://www.fmglobal.com/research-and-resources/standards-and-certification/code-support-reports.




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Public Input # <NEW> Table 16.5.2.15 Table 16.5.2.15. Rack Storage 100% and less Ethanol/Propanol/Methanol in Plastic or Glass Containers Container

Size Maximum Ceiling Height ft (m)


Packaging Type


Rack Type


Response / Nominal

Temperature Rating /

Orientation

K-factor gpm/psi1/2

(L/min/bar1/2)

Design, # of Sprinklers @

Pressure psi (bar)

Layout Response / Nominal

Temperature Rating

K-factor gpm/psi1/2

(L/min/bar1/2)

Design Flow

gpm (l/min) (Note 1)

≤6 oz (180 ml)

30 (9.1) 25 (7.6) Cartoned Only

8 (2.4) DRR QR/Ordinary/Pendant

14.0 (202) 12 @ 50 (3.4) None

16.8 (235) 12 @ 35 (2.4)

22.4 (310) 12 @ 25 (1.7)

25.2 (363) 12 @ 20 (1.4)

SR/Ordinary/Any

11.2 (161) 20 @ 29 (2.0) 9 QR/Ordinary ≥8.0 (115) 45 (170)

SR/Ordinary/Any

≥11.2 (161) 20 @ 7 (0.5) 9 QR/Ordinary ≥8.0 (115) 45 (170)

35 (11) 35 (10.6) Cartoned Only

8 (2.4) DRR QR/Ordinary/Pendant

14.0 (202) 12 @ 75 (5.2) None

16.8 (235) 12 @ 52 (3.6)

22.4 (310) 12 @ 45 (3.1)

25.2 (363) 12 @ 40 (2.8)

Note 1. Base the in-rack sprinkler water demand on the simultaneous operation of the most hydraulically remote sprinklers as follows: a) Eight (8) sprinklers where only one level of in-rack sprinklers is installed b) Fourteen (14) sprinklers (seven on each two top levels) where two levels of in-rack sprinklers are installed Justification: This public input provides new fire protection line items for rack storage of alcohol (ethanol/isopropanol/methanol) in glass or plastic bottles up to 6 oz in cartons. The protection level has been validated by full scale fire testing described in the FM Global public report titled, “Summary Report of Fire Testing Involving Ignitable Liquids - NFPA 30” and posted on https://www.fmglobal.com/research-and-resources/standards-and-certification/code-support-reports.





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16.5.2. 1


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Container

Style and

Capacity

(gal)

Maximum

Storage

Height

(ft)

Maximum

Ceiling

Height



Notes

Fire Test

Ref. [See

Table

D.2(a)]Sprinkler

Design

Sprinkler

Minimum

Discharge

Flow

(gpm)

Layout

(See


Density

(gpm/ft 2 )

Area

(ft 2 )

Type Response


≤1 16 30 K≥11.2 QR(HT)

0.60 2000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 1 1, 2, 7 1


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20 30 K≥11.2

SR or

QR(HT)

0.60 2000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 2 1, 2, 7 2

≤5 25 30 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 3000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 3 1, 7 3

>5 and ≤60 25 30 K≥11.2 SR(HT)

0.40 3000


30 5 1, 7 5


≤5 40 50 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 2000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 4 1, 3, 7 4

>5 and ≤60 40 50 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.30 3000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 4 1, 3, 7 6



0.65 2000


25 30 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 3000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)


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30 4 1, 5, 7 8

>5 and ≤60 25 30 K≥11.2 SR(HT)

0.60 3000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 6 1, 7 10


0.60 3000


30 5 1, 7 12


≤ 5 gal 40 50 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 2000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 4 1, 7 9

>5 and ≤60 40 50 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.30 3000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 4 1, 3, 7 11


0.30 3000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 4 1, 6, 7 13



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Container

Style and

Capacity

(gal)

Maximum

Storage

Height

(ft)

Maximum

Ceiling

Height

(ft)


Notes

Fire Test

Ref. [See

Table

D.2(b)]Sprinkler

Design

Type Response

Density

(gpm/ft 2 )

Area

(ft 2 )


≤5 4 18 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.21 1500 1 1

5 18 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 3000 — 2

6.5 30 K≥11.2 QR(HT)

0.45 3000 — 3

>5 and ≤60 5 18 K≥11.2 SR(HT)

0.40 3000 — 4


≤5 18 30 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.25 3000 — 5

>5 and ≤60 10 20 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.25 3000 — 6


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18 30 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.35 3000 — 7



0.60 3000 2 8

>5 and ≤60 5 30 K≥11.2 SR(HT)

0.40 3000 — 9

6.5 30 K≥11.2 SR(HT)

0.60 3000 3 10


0.30 3000 — 14


0.60 3000 — 15


≤5 18 30 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.25 3000 — 11

>5 and ≤60 10 20 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.25 3000 — 12

18 30 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.35 3000 — 13


0.25 3000 — 16


0.50 3000 — 17



Notes:





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Capacity

(gal)

Maximum

Storage

Height

(ft)

Maximum

Ceiling

Height



Notes

Fire Test

Ref. [See

Table

D.2(c)]Sprinkler

Design

Sprinkler

Minimum

Discharge

Flow

(gpm)

Layout

(See


Density

(gpm/ft 2 )

Area

(ft 2 )

Type Response


≤5 25 30 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 2000


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K≥5.6

QR or

SR(OT)

30 3 1, 2, 4, 5 1

>5 and ≤60 25 30 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.30 3000

K≥5.6

QR or

SR(OT)

30 3 1, 3, 4, 5 2


≤60 40 50 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.30 2000

K≥5.6

QR or

SR(OT)

30 4 1,5 3


≤5 25 30 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 2000

K≥5.6

QR or

SR(OT)

30 4 1, 2, 4, 5 4


0.30 3000

K≥5.6

30 4 1, 3, 4, 5 5


≤60 40 50 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.30 2000

K≥5.6

QR or

SR(OT)

30 4 1, 5 6



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and Capacity

(gal)

Maximum

Storage Height

(ft)

Maximum

Ceiling

Height

(ft)


Notes

Fire Test

Ref. [See

Table

D.2(d)]Sprinkler

Design

Type Response

Density

(gpm/ft 2 )

Area

(ft 2 )


≤5, cartoned 11 30 K≥11.2

SR or

QR(HT)

0.40 3000 1 1


SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 3000 1 2

>5 and ≤60 5 (1-high) 30 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.30 3000 1 3


>5 and ≤60 6.5 (2-high) 30 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.30 3000 2, 3 4

10 (3-high) 33 K≥11.2 SR(HT)

0.45 3000 2, 3 6

13.75 (4-high) 33 K≥11.2 SR(HT)

0.60 3000 2, 3 7


0.30 3000


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Closed-Cup

FlashPoint

(°F)

Container

or IBC

Capacity

(gal) Packaging

Maximum

Storage

Height

(ft)

Maximum

Ceiling

Height

(ft)

Minimum

Aisle

Width

(ft)

Rack

Depth

(ft)


FireTest

Ref.[See

Table

D.2(e)]

Ceiling

Sprinkler

Type Design




1

≥375 ≤275


28 30 8 Any Any


2




2




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(2) Shelf storage




Container Style

and Capacity

(gal)

Maximum

Storage

Height

(ft)


(ft)


Notes

Fire Test

Ref. [See


Design

Type Response

Density

(gpm/ft 2 )

Area

(ft 2 )


0.19 1500 1, 2 1



Notes:





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and Capacity

Maximum

StorageHeight

(ft)

Maximum

CeilingHeight

(ft)


Notes

Fire TestRef.

[SeeTable

D.2(g)]

Ceiling Sprinkler

Protection

In-Rack

Sprinklers



1, 2 3



1, 2 1




1, 2 2


Notes:




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Container

Style and

Capacity

(gal)

Maximum

Storage

Height

(ft)

Maximum

Ceiling

Height

(ft)

Ceiling Sprinkler

Protection


Notes

Fire Test

Ref. [See

Table

D.2(h)]

Sprinkler

Type

Design

(Number of

Sprinklers @

Stated

Pressure)

Sprinkler

Minimum

Discharge

Flow

Layout (See

16.5.1.10

& 16.6.4)

Type Response




K = 11.2

QR(OT)

QR(OT)

36 gpm 7 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 1





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K = 8.0 QR (OT) 31 gpm 8 1, 2, 5, 7 4


K = 8.0 QR (OT) 44 gpm 9 1, 2, 5, 7 5



— — — — — 6


— — — — — 7



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Capacity

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Maximum

Storage

Height

Maximum

Ceiling

Height

(ft)


Notes

Fire Test Ref.

[See Table

D.2(i)]Sprinkler

Design

Type Response

Density

(gpm/ft 2 )

Area

(ft 2 )

793 1-high 30 K≥11.2 SR (HT)

0.45 3000 1, 2 1

793 2-high 30 K≥11.2 SR (HT)

0.60 3000 1, 2, 3 2



Notes:





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Maximum

StorageHeight

(ft)

Maximum

CeilingHeight

(ft)


Notes

Fire Test Ref.

[See TableD.2(j)]


793 25 30Standard


1, 2, 3,4

1


Notes:




16.5.2.11







Capacity

(gal)

Maximum

Storage

Height

(ft)

Maximum

Ceiling

Height

(ft)


Notes

Fire Test Ref.

[See Table

D.2(k)]Sprinkler

Design

Type Response

Density (gpm/ft 2 )

Area

(ft 2 )

>5 and <60 10 33 K≥11.2 SR (HT or OT)

0.45 3000 1, 2, 3 1



Notes:





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Style and

Capacity

Maximum

Storage

Height

(ft)

Maximum

Ceiling

Height


Sprinkler

Design

Notes

Fire Test Ref.

[See Table


Density

(gpm/ft 2 )

Area

(ft 2 )

≤8 oz 5 38 K ≥ 11.2 QR (OT)

0.47 2000 — P60 and P61





New_Chapter_16_Protection_-_Water_Miscible_50_Racks_PI_.docx 50% Alcohol in Racks


This public input provides new fire protection line items for rack storage of 50-50 alcohol (ethanol/isopropanol/methanol)-water mixtures in 1 gal or 59 oz glass or plastic bottles in cartons. The protection level has been validated by full scale fire testing described in the FM Global public report titled, “Summary Report of Fire Testing Involving Ignitable Liquids - NFPA 30” and posted on https://www.fmglobal.com/research-and-resources/standards-and-certification/code-support-reports.




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Public Input # <NEW> Table 16.5.2.16 <NEW> 16.6.5 Fire Protection System Design Scheme “E” Table 16.5.2.16. Rack Storage 50%-50% Ethanol/Propanol/Methanol – Water Mixture in Plastic or Glass Containers Container Size Maximum

Ceiling Height ft (m)


Packaging Type

Minimum Aisle Width

ft (m)

Rack Type


Response / Nominal Temperature Rating /

Orientation

K-factor gpm/psi1/2

(L/min/bar1/2)

Design, # of Sprinklers @ Pressure

psi (bar)

Layout Response / Nominal

Temperature Rating

K-factor gpm/psi1/2

(L/min/bar1/2)

Design Flow gpm (l/min)

≤ 1 gal (4 L)

30 (9.1) 25 (7.6) Cartoned Only

8 (2.4) DRR QR/Ordinary/Pendant ≥14.0 (202) 12 @ 75 (5.2) None

SR/Ordinary/Any 11.2 (161) 20 @ 29 (2.0) 9 QR/Ordinary ≥8.0 (115) 45 (170)

14.0 (202) 20 @ 18 (1.2) 16.8 (235) 20 @ 13 (0.9) 25.2 (363) 20 @ 7 (0.5)

< 59 oz (1.75 L) Unlimited Unlimited Cartoned Only

4 (1.2) Any SR/Ordinary/Any ≥11.2 (161) 20 @ 7 (0.5) Scheme E < 5ft (1.5 m) storage above top level of in-rack sprinklers

SR/Ordinary/Any ≥11.2 (161) 20 @ 29 (2.0) Scheme E < 10ft (3 m) storage above top level of in-rack sprinklers


16.6.5 Fire Protection System Design Scheme “E” 16.6.5.1 In-rack sprinklers shall meet the following requirements:

(1) In-rack sprinklers shall be ordinary temperature rated, quick response sprinklers. Sprinkler shall have a K-factor of 8.0 (115) or 11.2 (160).

(2) In-rack sprinklers shall be installed on 20 ft (6 m) vertical increments in accordance with Figures

16.6.5(a) and 16.6.5(b). Repeat the in-rack pattern shown in Figure 16.6.5(b) from rack face to rack face for multiple row racks.

(3) In-rack sprinklers shall provide a minimum discharge flow of 30 gpm (110 L/min) out of the

hydraulically most remote: a. Six in-rack sprinklers on 1 level if one level of in-racks (6 total). b. Six in-rack sprinklers on 2 levels if two level of in-racks (12 total). c. Six in-rack sprinklers on 3 levels if three or more levels of in-racks (18 total).

16.6.5.4 If there are adjacent bays of rack storage that are not dedicated to liquid storage, the in-rack sprinkler protection shall be extended at least 8 ft (2.4 m) beyond the area devoted to liquid storage. 16.6.5.5 The ceiling and in-rack sprinkler demands shall be balanced at the point of connection to the water supply. 16.6.5.6 A 500 gpm (1890L/min) hose stream allowance shall be provided. 16.6.5.7 A 1-hour duration shall be provided for the fire protection water demand.


Figure 16.6.5 (a) Single row rack sprinkler layout for Design Scheme “E”.


Figure 16.6.5 (b) Double row rack sprinkler layout for Design Scheme “E”. [Multiple row racks shall extend the same sprinkler pattern through the rack.] Justification: This public input provides new fire protection line items for rack storage of 50-50 alcohol (ethanol/isopropanol/methanol)-water mixtures in 1 gal or 59 oz glass or plastic bottles in cartons. The protection level has been validated by full scale fire testing described in the FM Global public report titled, “Summary Report of Fire Testing Involving Ignitable Liquids - NFPA 30” and posted on https://www.fmglobal.com/research-and-resources/standards-and-certification/code-support-reports.





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16.5.2. 1


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Style and

Capacity

(gal)

Maximum

Storage

Height

(ft)

Maximum

Ceiling

Height



Notes

Fire Test

Ref. [See

Table

D.2(a)]Sprinkler

Design

Sprinkler

Minimum

Discharge

Flow

(gpm)

Layout

(See


Density

(gpm/ft 2 )

Area

(ft 2 )

Type Response


≤1 16 30 K≥11.2 QR(HT)

0.60 2000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 1 1, 2, 7 1


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20 30 K≥11.2

SR or

QR(HT)

0.60 2000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 2 1, 2, 7 2

≤5 25 30 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 3000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 3 1, 7 3

>5 and ≤60 25 30 K≥11.2 SR(HT)

0.40 3000


30 5 1, 7 5


≤5 40 50 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 2000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 4 1, 3, 7 4

>5 and ≤60 40 50 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.30 3000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 4 1, 3, 7 6



0.65 2000


25 30 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 3000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)


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30 4 1, 5, 7 8

>5 and ≤60 25 30 K≥11.2 SR(HT)

0.60 3000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 6 1, 7 10


0.60 3000


30 5 1, 7 12


≤ 5 gal 40 50 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 2000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 4 1, 7 9

>5 and ≤60 40 50 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.30 3000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 4 1, 3, 7 11


0.30 3000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 4 1, 6, 7 13



Notes:












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Container

Style and

Capacity

(gal)

Maximum

Storage

Height

(ft)

Maximum

Ceiling

Height

(ft)


Notes

Fire Test

Ref. [See

Table

D.2(b)]Sprinkler

Design

Type Response

Density

(gpm/ft 2 )

Area

(ft 2 )


≤5 4 18 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.21 1500 1 1

5 18 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 3000 — 2

6.5 30 K≥11.2 QR(HT)

0.45 3000 — 3

>5 and ≤60 5 18 K≥11.2 SR(HT)

0.40 3000 — 4


≤5 18 30 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.25 3000 — 5

>5 and ≤60 10 20 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.25 3000 — 6


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18 30 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.35 3000 — 7



0.60 3000 2 8

>5 and ≤60 5 30 K≥11.2 SR(HT)

0.40 3000 — 9

6.5 30 K≥11.2 SR(HT)

0.60 3000 3 10


0.30 3000 — 14


0.60 3000 — 15


≤5 18 30 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.25 3000 — 11

>5 and ≤60 10 20 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.25 3000 — 12

18 30 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.35 3000 — 13


0.25 3000 — 16


0.50 3000 — 17



Notes:





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Capacity

(gal)

Maximum

Storage

Height

(ft)

Maximum

Ceiling

Height



Notes

Fire Test

Ref. [See

Table

D.2(c)]Sprinkler

Design

Sprinkler

Minimum

Discharge

Flow

(gpm)

Layout

(See


Density

(gpm/ft 2 )

Area

(ft 2 )

Type Response


≤5 25 30 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 2000


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K≥5.6

QR or

SR(OT)

30 3 1, 2, 4, 5 1

>5 and ≤60 25 30 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.30 3000

K≥5.6

QR or

SR(OT)

30 3 1, 3, 4, 5 2


≤60 40 50 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.30 2000

K≥5.6

QR or

SR(OT)

30 4 1,5 3


≤5 25 30 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 2000

K≥5.6

QR or

SR(OT)

30 4 1, 2, 4, 5 4


0.30 3000

K≥5.6

30 4 1, 3, 4, 5 5


≤60 40 50 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.30 2000

K≥5.6

QR or

SR(OT)

30 4 1, 5 6



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and Capacity

(gal)

Maximum

Storage Height

(ft)

Maximum

Ceiling

Height

(ft)


Notes

Fire Test

Ref. [See

Table

D.2(d)]Sprinkler

Design

Type Response

Density

(gpm/ft 2 )

Area

(ft 2 )


≤5, cartoned 11 30 K≥11.2

SR or

QR(HT)

0.40 3000 1 1


SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 3000 1 2

>5 and ≤60 5 (1-high) 30 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.30 3000 1 3


>5 and ≤60 6.5 (2-high) 30 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.30 3000 2, 3 4

10 (3-high) 33 K≥11.2 SR(HT)

0.45 3000 2, 3 6

13.75 (4-high) 33 K≥11.2 SR(HT)

0.60 3000 2, 3 7


0.30 3000


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Closed-Cup

FlashPoint

(°F)

Container

or IBC

Capacity

(gal) Packaging

Maximum

Storage

Height

(ft)

Maximum

Ceiling

Height

(ft)

Minimum

Aisle

Width

(ft)

Rack

Depth

(ft)


FireTest

Ref.[See

Table

D.2(e)]

Ceiling

Sprinkler

Type Design




1

≥375 ≤275


28 30 8 Any Any


2




2




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(2) Shelf storage




Container Style

and Capacity

(gal)

Maximum

Storage

Height

(ft)


(ft)


Notes

Fire Test

Ref. [See


Design

Type Response

Density

(gpm/ft 2 )

Area

(ft 2 )


0.19 1500 1, 2 1



Notes:





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Container Style

and Capacity

Maximum

StorageHeight

(ft)

Maximum

CeilingHeight

(ft)


Notes

Fire TestRef.

[SeeTable

D.2(g)]

Ceiling Sprinkler

Protection

In-Rack

Sprinklers



1, 2 3



1, 2 1




1, 2 2


Notes:




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Container

Style and

Capacity

(gal)

Maximum

Storage

Height

(ft)

Maximum

Ceiling

Height

(ft)

Ceiling Sprinkler

Protection


Notes

Fire Test

Ref. [See

Table

D.2(h)]

Sprinkler

Type

Design

(Number of

Sprinklers @

Stated

Pressure)

Sprinkler

Minimum

Discharge

Flow

Layout (See

16.5.1.10

& 16.6.4)

Type Response




K = 11.2

QR(OT)

QR(OT)

36 gpm 7 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 1





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K = 8.0 QR (OT) 31 gpm 8 1, 2, 5, 7 4


K = 8.0 QR (OT) 44 gpm 9 1, 2, 5, 7 5



— — — — — 6


— — — — — 7



Notes:











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Maximum

Capacity

(gal)

Maximum

Storage

Height

Maximum

Ceiling

Height

(ft)


Notes

Fire Test Ref.

[See Table

D.2(i)]Sprinkler

Design

Type Response

Density

(gpm/ft 2 )

Area

(ft 2 )

793 1-high 30 K≥11.2 SR (HT)

0.45 3000 1, 2 1

793 2-high 30 K≥11.2 SR (HT)

0.60 3000 1, 2, 3 2



Notes:





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MaximumCapacity

(gal)

Maximum

StorageHeight

(ft)

Maximum

CeilingHeight

(ft)


Notes

Fire Test Ref.

[See TableD.2(j)]


793 25 30Standard


1, 2, 3,4

1


Notes:




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Capacity

(gal)

Maximum

Storage

Height

(ft)

Maximum

Ceiling

Height

(ft)


Notes

Fire Test Ref.

[See Table

D.2(k)]Sprinkler

Design

Type Response

Density (gpm/ft 2 )

Area

(ft 2 )

>5 and <60 10 33 K≥11.2 SR (HT or OT)

0.45 3000 1, 2, 3 1



Notes:





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Container

Style and

Capacity

Maximum

Storage

Height

(ft)

Maximum

Ceiling

Height


Sprinkler

Design

Notes

Fire Test Ref.

[See Table


Density

(gpm/ft 2 )

Area

(ft 2 )

≤8 oz 5 38 K ≥ 11.2 QR (OT)

0.47 2000 — P60 and P61





New_Chapter_16_Protection_-_Water_Miscible_50_Palletized_PI_.docx 50% Alcohol Palletized


This public input provides new fire protection line items for palletized storage of 50-50 alcohol (ethanol/isopropanol/methanol)-water mixtures in 59 oz glass or plastic bottles in cartons. The protection level has been validated by full-scale fire testing described in the FM Global public report titled, “Summary Report of Fire Testing Involving Ignitable Liquids - NFPA 30” and posted on https://www.fmglobal.com/research-and-resources/standards-and-certification/code-support-reports.




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Public Input # <NEW> Table 16.5.2.17 Table 16.5.2.17. Palletize Storage 50%-50% Ethanol/Propanol/Methanol – Water Mixture in Plastic or Glass Containers

Container Size/ Type

Packaging Type



Ceiling Sprinkler Protection Response /

Nominal Temperature

Rating / Orientation

K-factor gpm/psi1/2

(L/min/bar1/2)

Design, # of Sprinklers @ Pressure

psi (bar)

< 59 oz (1.75 L) Cartoned 30 (9) 17 (5.2) QR/Ordinary/Any 14.0 (202) 12 @ 50 (3.4)

5 (1.5) QR/Ordinary/Any 14.0 (202) 20 @ 18 (1.2)

40 (12) 17 (5.2) QR/Ordinary/Any 14.0 (202) 12 @ 75 (5.2)

5 (1.5) QR/Ordinary/Any 14.0 (202) 20 @ 18 (1.2)

Justification: This public input provides new fire protection line items for palletized storage of 50-50 alcohol (ethanol/isopropanol/methanol)-water mixtures in 59 oz glass or plastic bottles in cartons. The protection level has been validated by full-scale fire testing described in the FM Global public report titled, “Summary Report of Fire Testing Involving Ignitable Liquids - NFPA 30” and posted on https://www.fmglobal.com/research-and-resources/standards-and-certification/code-support-reports.





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<ADD> New fire protection tables for the protection of distilled spirits in wooden barrels. [Criteria to be provided]

16.5.2.1


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Container

Style and

Capacity

(gal)

Maximum

Storage

Height

(ft)

Maximum

Ceiling

Height



Notes

Fire Test

Ref. [See

Table

D.2(a)]Sprinkler

Design

Sprinkler

Minimum

Discharge

Flow

(gpm)

Layout

(See


Density

(gpm/ft 2 )

Area

(ft 2 )

Type Response


≤1 16 30 K≥11.2 QR(HT)

0.60 2000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 1 1, 2, 7 1


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20 30 K≥11.2

SR or

QR(HT)

0.60 2000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 2 1, 2, 7 2

≤5 25 30 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 3000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 3 1, 7 3

>5 and ≤60 25 30 K≥11.2 SR(HT)

0.40 3000


30 5 1, 7 5


≤5 40 50 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 2000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 4 1, 3, 7 4

>5 and ≤60 40 50 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.30 3000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 4 1, 3, 7 6



0.65 2000


25 30 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 3000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)


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30 4 1, 5, 7 8

>5 and ≤60 25 30 K≥11.2 SR(HT)

0.60 3000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 6 1, 7 10


0.60 3000


30 5 1, 7 12


≤ 5 gal 40 50 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 2000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 4 1, 7 9

>5 and ≤60 40 50 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.30 3000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 4 1, 3, 7 11


0.30 3000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 4 1, 6, 7 13



Notes:












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Container

Style and

Capacity

(gal)

Maximum

Storage

Height

(ft)

Maximum

Ceiling

Height

(ft)


Notes

Fire Test

Ref. [See

Table

D.2(b)]Sprinkler

Design

Type Response

Density

(gpm/ft 2 )

Area

(ft 2 )


≤5 4 18 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.21 1500 1 1

5 18 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 3000 — 2

6.5 30 K≥11.2 QR(HT)

0.45 3000 — 3

>5 and ≤60 5 18 K≥11.2 SR(HT)

0.40 3000 — 4


≤5 18 30 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.25 3000 — 5

>5 and ≤60 10 20 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.25 3000 — 6


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18 30 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.35 3000 — 7



0.60 3000 2 8

>5 and ≤60 5 30 K≥11.2 SR(HT)

0.40 3000 — 9

6.5 30 K≥11.2 SR(HT)

0.60 3000 3 10


0.30 3000 — 14


0.60 3000 — 15


≤5 18 30 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.25 3000 — 11

>5 and ≤60 10 20 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.25 3000 — 12

18 30 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.35 3000 — 13


0.25 3000 — 16


0.50 3000 — 17



Notes:





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Container

Style and

Capacity

(gal)

Maximum

Storage

Height

(ft)

Maximum

Ceiling

Height



Notes

Fire Test

Ref. [See

Table

D.2(c)]Sprinkler

Design

Sprinkler

Minimum

Discharge

Flow

(gpm)

Layout

(See


Density

(gpm/ft 2 )

Area

(ft 2 )

Type Response


≤5 25 30 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 2000


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K≥5.6

QR or

SR(OT)

30 3 1, 2, 4, 5 1

>5 and ≤60 25 30 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.30 3000

K≥5.6

QR or

SR(OT)

30 3 1, 3, 4, 5 2


≤60 40 50 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.30 2000

K≥5.6

QR or

SR(OT)

30 4 1,5 3


≤5 25 30 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 2000

K≥5.6

QR or

SR(OT)

30 4 1, 2, 4, 5 4


0.30 3000

K≥5.6

30 4 1, 3, 4, 5 5


≤60 40 50 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.30 2000

K≥5.6

QR or

SR(OT)

30 4 1, 5 6



Notes:


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Container Style

and Capacity

(gal)

Maximum

Storage Height

(ft)

Maximum

Ceiling

Height

(ft)


Notes

Fire Test

Ref. [See

Table

D.2(d)]Sprinkler

Design

Type Response

Density

(gpm/ft 2 )

Area

(ft 2 )


≤5, cartoned 11 30 K≥11.2

SR or

QR(HT)

0.40 3000 1 1


SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 3000 1 2

>5 and ≤60 5 (1-high) 30 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.30 3000 1 3


>5 and ≤60 6.5 (2-high) 30 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.30 3000 2, 3 4

10 (3-high) 33 K≥11.2 SR(HT)

0.45 3000 2, 3 6

13.75 (4-high) 33 K≥11.2 SR(HT)

0.60 3000 2, 3 7


0.30 3000


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Notes:




16.5.2.5








Closed-Cup

FlashPoint

(°F)

Container

or IBC

Capacity

(gal) Packaging

Maximum

Storage

Height

(ft)

Maximum

Ceiling

Height

(ft)

Minimum

Aisle

Width

(ft)

Rack

Depth

(ft)


FireTest

Ref.[See

Table

D.2(e)]

Ceiling

Sprinkler

Type Design




1

≥375 ≤275


28 30 8 Any Any


2




2




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Container Style

and Capacity

(gal)

Maximum

Storage

Height

(ft)


(ft)


Notes

Fire Test

Ref. [See


Design

Type Response

Density

(gpm/ft 2 )

Area

(ft 2 )


0.19 1500 1, 2 1



Notes:





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Container Style

and Capacity

Maximum

StorageHeight

(ft)

Maximum

CeilingHeight

(ft)


Notes

Fire TestRef.

[SeeTable

D.2(g)]

Ceiling Sprinkler

Protection

In-Rack

Sprinklers



1, 2 3



1, 2 1




1, 2 2


Notes:




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Container

Style and

Capacity

(gal)

Maximum

Storage

Height

(ft)

Maximum

Ceiling

Height

(ft)

Ceiling Sprinkler

Protection


Notes

Fire Test

Ref. [See

Table

D.2(h)]

Sprinkler

Type

Design

(Number of

Sprinklers @

Stated

Pressure)

Sprinkler

Minimum

Discharge

Flow

Layout (See

16.5.1.10

& 16.6.4)

Type Response




K = 11.2

QR(OT)

QR(OT)

36 gpm 7 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 1





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K = 8.0 QR (OT) 31 gpm 8 1, 2, 5, 7 4


K = 8.0 QR (OT) 44 gpm 9 1, 2, 5, 7 5



— — — — — 6


— — — — — 7



Notes:











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Capacity

(gal)

Maximum

Storage

Height

Maximum

Ceiling

Height

(ft)


Notes

Fire Test Ref.

[See Table

D.2(i)]Sprinkler

Design

Type Response

Density

(gpm/ft 2 )

Area

(ft 2 )

793 1-high 30 K≥11.2 SR (HT)

0.45 3000 1, 2 1

793 2-high 30 K≥11.2 SR (HT)

0.60 3000 1, 2, 3 2



Notes:





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(gal)

Maximum

StorageHeight

(ft)

Maximum

CeilingHeight

(ft)


Notes

Fire Test Ref.

[See TableD.2(j)]


793 25 30Standard


1, 2, 3,4

1


Notes:




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Capacity

(gal)

Maximum

Storage

Height

(ft)

Maximum

Ceiling

Height

(ft)


Notes

Fire Test Ref.

[See Table

D.2(k)]Sprinkler

Design

Type Response

Density (gpm/ft 2 )

Area

(ft 2 )

>5 and <60 10 33 K≥11.2 SR (HT or OT)

0.45 3000 1, 2, 3 1



Notes:





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Container

Style and

Capacity

Maximum

Storage

Height

(ft)

Maximum

Ceiling

Height


Sprinkler

Design

Notes

Fire Test Ref.

[See Table


Density

(gpm/ft 2 )

Area

(ft 2 )

≤8 oz 5 38 K ≥ 11.2 QR (OT)

0.47 2000 — P60 and P61




An FM Global external report will be provided with test data for rack and palletized storage of distilled spirits in wooden barrels.




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<ADD> Require the installation of face sprinklers in racks storing 5 gal and smaller metal containers. See Attached document.








Container

Style and

Capacity

(gal)

Maximum

Storage

Height

(ft)

Maximum

Ceiling

Height



Notes

Fire Test

Ref. [See

Table

D.2(a)]Sprinkler

Design

Sprinkler

Minimum

Discharge

Flow

(gpm)

Layout

(See


Density

(gpm/ft 2 )

Area

(ft 2 )

Type Response


≤1 16 30 K≥11.2 QR(HT)

0.60 2000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)


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30 1 1, 2, 7 1

20 30 K≥11.2

SR or

QR(HT)

0.60 2000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 2 1, 2, 7 2

≤5 25 30 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 3000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 3 1, 7 3

>5 and ≤60 25 30 K≥11.2 SR(HT)

0.40 3000


30 5 1, 7 5


≤5 40 50 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 2000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 4 1, 3, 7 4

>5 and ≤60 40 50 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.30 3000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 4 1, 3, 7 6



0.65 2000


25 30 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 3000


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K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 4 1, 5, 7 8

>5 and ≤60 25 30 K≥11.2 SR(HT)

0.60 3000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 6 1, 7 10


0.60 3000


30 5 1, 7 12


≤ 5 gal 40 50 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 2000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 4 1, 7 9

>5 and ≤60 40 50 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.30 3000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 4 1, 3, 7 11


0.30 3000

K≥5.6 QR(OT)

30 4 1, 6, 7 13



Notes:












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Modified_Chapter_16_Protection_-_Small_Metal_Containers_Rack_PI_.docx Small Metal Containers in Racks


Full scale fire testing has shown that small metal containers stored without cartons in racks need the addition of face sprinklers in addition to longitudinal flue sprinklers to provide adequate cooling to the containers to prevent an uncontrolled fire. See attached document for additional data.




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Public Input # <MODIFY> Table 16.5.2.1 – Add face sprinklers for protection of uncartoned 5 gal metal containers


Test Number Test 1 Test 3

Test Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 01/15/2016 03/09/2016

FM Global Fire Technology Laboratory Test Site South Movable Ceiling

Environmental Conditions

Pre‐test Inside Temperature (ºC [ºF]) 21 [70] 24 [76]

Pre‐test Inside Relative Humidity (%) 22 30

Outdoor Temperature (ºC [ºF]) 1 [34] 16 [60]

Outdoor Relative Humidity (%) 61 46

Fire Test Configuration

Nominal Ceiling Height (m [ft]) 9.1 [30]

Containers/Pallet 36 36

Commodity (Container Type ‐ Heptane) 5‐gal metal 5‐gal metal

Storage Arrangement 2 x 8 x 5 (Rack)

2 x 8 x 5 (Rack)

Array Nominal Size – LxWxH (m x m x m [ft x ft x ft]) 2.6 x 9.6 x 7.6 [7.5 x 32 x 25]

2.6 x 9.6 x 7.6 [7.5 x 32 x 25]

# Storage Levels 5 5

Clearance to Ceiling (m [ft‐in.]) 1.5 [5] 1.5 [5]

Ignition Centered Below (No. Ceiling Sprinklers) 4 4

Ignition Spill Size (L [gal]) 7.6 [2] 7.6 [2]

Ignition Pan Size (cm x cm [in.x in.]) 61 x 244 [24 x 96]

61 x 244 [24 x 96]

Ignition Source Heptane Heptane

Protection ‐ Ceiling

Sprinkler Orientation – Upright/Pendent (dry/wet) Pendent, wet Pendent, wet

Discharge Coefficient (K‐factor) (lpm/bar1/2 [gpm/psi1/2])

115 [8.0] 160 [11.2]

Nominal Response Time Index (RTI) (m1/2s1/2 [ft1/2s1/2] 155 [86] 207 [114]

Temperature Rating (oC [oF]) 141 [286] 68 [155]

Spacing (m x m [ft x ft]) 3 x 3

[10 x 10]

3 x 3 [10 x 10]

Discharge Pressure (bar [psig]) 1.0 [14] 0.5 [7]

Discharge Density (mm/min [gpm/ft2]) 12.3 [0.3] 12.3 [0.3]

Protection ‐ IRAS

IRAS Layout Long. flue

only

Long. flue + face

Discharge Coefficient (K‐factor) (lpm/bar1/2 [gpm/psi1/2])

80 [5.6]

115 [8.0]

Nominal Response Time Index (RTI) (m1/2s1/2 [ft1/2s1/2] 155 [86] 155 [86]

Temperature Rating (oC [oF]) 68 [155] 68 [155]

Vertical Spacing (Tiers) 1 (Staggered) 1 (Staggered)

Horizontal Spacing (m [ft]) 2.5 [8] 1.2 [4] (face) 2.5 [8] (flue)

Discharge (lpm [gpm]) 170 [45] 170 [45]

Fire Test Results

First/Last Sprinkler Operation, Ceiling, IRAS (mm:ss) 3:11/4:59 2:40/4:13

No ceiling 0:18/1:38

Total Ceiling Sprinklers Opened, Ceiling/IRAS 291/8 4

Peak Gas Temperature (oC [oF]), @Time After Ignition (mm:ss)

945 [1734] @4:55

91 [195] @1:23

Maximum Steel TC Measurement and Time (oC [oF]) @Time After Ignition (mm:ss)

279 [535] @6:11

33 [92] @1:32

Test Termination – Time After Ignition (mm:ss) 4:43 10:00

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Container

Style and

Capacity

(gal)

Maximum

Storage

Height

(ft)

Maximum

Ceiling

Height

(ft)


Notes

Fire Test

Ref. [See

Table

D.2(b)]Sprinkler

Design

Type Response

Density

(gpm/ft 2 )

Area

(ft 2 )


≤5 4 18 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.21 1500 1 1

5 18 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.30 3000 — 2

6.5 30 K≥11.2 QR(HT)

0.45 3000 — 3

>5 and ≤60 5 18 K≥11.2 SR(HT)

0.40 3000 — 4


≤5 18 30 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.25 3000 — 5

>5 and ≤60 10 20 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.25 3000 — 6


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18 30 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.35 3000 — 7



0.60 3000 2 8

>5 and ≤60 5 30 K≥11.2 SR(HT)

0.40 3000 — 9

6.5 30 K≥11.2 SR(HT)

0.60 3000 3 10


0.30 3000 — 14


0.60 3000 — 15


≤5 18 30 K≥8.0

SR or

QR(HT)

0.25 3000 — 11

>5 and ≤60 10 20 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.25 3000 — 12

18 30 K≥8.0 SR(HT)

0.35 3000 — 13


0.25 3000 — 16


0.50 3000 — 17



Notes:






Modified_Chapter_16_Protection_-_Small_Metal_Containers_Palletized_PI_.docx Small Metal Containers Palletized


This public input modifies the fire protection for palletized liquids in 6.5 gal metal containers currently in Table 16.5.2.2. Full scale fire testing outlined in the attached Table 1 demonstrated that palletized small metal containers represent a more challenging fire hazard than previously recognized. New protection criteria is being proposed based on the full scale testing. See attached document for additional data.




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Public Input # <MODIFY>Table 16.5.2.2 with content of this table. Palletized/Solid-Pile Storage of Liquids In Metal Containers Up to and Including 6.5 gal (25 L)

Liquid Flash Point



Packaging Type

Ceiling Sprinkler Protection Response/Nominal Temperature Rating/Orientation

K-factor gpm/psi1/2 (L/min/bar1/2)

Design, density/area or # of Sprinklers @ Pressure psi (bar)

Any 30 (9.1) 5 (1.5) Uncartoned and/or Cartoned

QR/Ordinary/Any 14.0 (202) 50 @ 18 (1.2) 16.8 (235) 50 @ 13 (0.9) >22.4 (320) 50 @ 7 (0.5)

12 (3.7) Cartoned Only SR/Ordinary/Any > 11.2 (161) 0.6 gpm/ft2 over 5000 ft2 24 mm/min over 460 m2

QR/Ordinary/Any 25.2EC (360EC) 26 @ 22 (1.5) Justification: This public input modifies the fire protection for palletized liquids in 6.5 gal metal containers currently in Table 16.5.2.2. Full scale fire testing outlined in the attached Table 1 demonstrated that palletized small metal containers represent a more challenging fire hazard than previously recognized. New protection criteria is being proposed based on the full scale testing.


Table 1. Fire Test Summary for Palletized 5 gal metal containers.

Test No. 1 2 3 4 5 Test 2

Test Date 1/15/2008 1/17/2008 1/22/2008 1/24/2008 1/28/2008 01/25/2016

PARAMETERS

Commodity

Mineral Seal Oil Filled 5 gal

Metal Containers

Mineral Seal Oil Filled 5 gal Metal

Containers

Heptane Filled 5 gal Metal Containers



Heptane Filled 1 gal Cartoned Metal

Containers

Storage Arrangement Palletized Palletized Palletized Palletized Palletized Palletized

Array Nominal Size LxWxH (ft x ft x ft)

15 x 11.5 x 19 15 x 11.5 x 11.4 15 x 11.5 x 7.6 15 x 11.5 x 7.6 15 x 11.5 x 3.1 8.2 x 8.2 x 13

Nominal Stack Height (ft) 19 12 8 7 4 14

No. of Storage Levels 5 3 2 2 1 3

Ceiling Height (ft) 30 30 30 30 30 30

Ignition Centered Below (No. Ceiling Sprinklers) 1 1 1 1 1 1

Ceiling Sprinkler K-factor (gpm/psi1/2)

5.6 5.6 8.0 14 14 25.2EC

Ceiling Sprinkler Temperature Rating (oF) / RTI

165 / QR 165 / QR 165 / QR 165 / QR 165 / QR 165 / QR

Ceiling Sprinkler Spacing (ft x ft) 10 x 10 10 x 10 10 x 10 10 x 10 10 x 10 14 x 14

Ceiling Sprinkler Discharge Pressure (psig)

29 13 56 18 18 22

Ceiling Spkl. Discharge Density (gpm/ft2)

0.3 0.2 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6

RESULTS

First Ceiling Sprinkler Operation (min:s) 8:33a 8:08 4:56 2:55 4:46 0:25

Last Ceiling Sprinkler Operation (min:s) 8:33a 17:08 16:37 9:16 8:29 24.58

Total Ceiling Sprinklers Opened 1a 29 25 27 7 7

Peak Gas Temperature (oF) 268 723 1489 784 210 572

Peak Ceiling Steel Temperature (oF)

94 193 390 195 109 160.8

Test Concluded (min:s) 8:23 17:00 7:30 9:20 20:00 25:00



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Table 16.5.2.9 Design Criteria for Sprinkler Protection of Palletized Storage of Class II and Class III Class IIIB Liquids in Listed and LabeledRigid Nonmetallic IBCs

Maximum

Capacity

(gal)

Maximum

Storage

Height

Maximum

Ceiling

Height

(ft)


Notes

Fire Test Ref.

[See Table

D.2(i)]Sprinkler

Design

Type Response

Density

(gpm/ft 2 )

Area

(ft 2 )

793 1-high 30 K≥11.2 SR (HT)

0.45 3000 1, 2 1

793 2-high 30 K≥11.2 SR (HT)

0.60 3000 1, 2, 3 2



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Chapter 16 of NFPA 30 is based upon the concept of "protected storage." This means that the protection criteria listed in the various tables is based upon fire tests that are intended to replicate conditions where the tables are applied.

Per footnote 2, UL 2368 is used to obtain a listing for IBC's which would be addressed by this table. This UL test protocol uses mineral oil, having a flash point of 245 F, and is therefore a Class IIIB liquid.

The table as written applies to Class II and Class III liquids.

Class II liquids have a higher vapor pressure, lower boiling point, and a lower flash point. As an example, mineral spirits, a Class II liquid, can have a flash point as low as 104 F. Using mineral oil as a test liquid and having a flash point of 245 F cannot be considered representative of a low flash point Class II liquid.

Therefore, the Table 16.5.2.9 should be modified to reflect what is actually tested. This approach is what the committee has applied to all other tables since the significant rewrite that occurred with the 1996 edition.



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Maximum

Capacity

(gal)

Maximum

Storage

Height

Maximum

Ceiling

Height

(ft)


Notes

Fire Test Ref.

[See Table

D.2(i)]

Sprinkler Design

Type Response

Density

(gpm/ft2)

Area

(ft2)

793 1-high 30 K≥11.2 SR (HT) 0.45 3000 1, 2 1

793 2-high 30 K≥11.2 SR (HT) 0.60 3000 1, 2, 3 2



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(4) The installation of an approved liquid drainage floor assembly may allow for the use of alternate automatic fire protection systems, asdescribed in Section 16.9, for storage of Class II and Class III liquids, so long as the design of both the assembly and the protection scheme aredeveloped from full scale fire testing. In this scenario, storage height may exceed 2-high if approved by the authority having jurisdiction.


Liquid drainage floor assemblies are intended to reduce or eliminate pool fires caused by ignited liquids from breached containers. This profoundly alters the characteristics of fires involving liquids and rigid, nonmetallic IBCs when they occur on top of these systems. Thus, storage arrangements and sprinkler protection may vary greatly when these systems are used. Current recommendations are based on the collected data referenced in Table D.2, which does not include any data from fire tests using liquid drainage floor assemblies. Full-scale fire testing should be completed to develop an appropriate storage arrangement and protection schemes.




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Table 16.5.2.10 Design Criteria for Sprinkler Protection of Single- and Double-Row Rack Storage of Class II and Class III of Class IIIB Liquidsin Listed and Labeled Rigid Nonmetallic IBCs

MaximumCapacity

(gal)

Maximum

StorageHeight

(ft)

Maximum

CeilingHeight

(ft)


Notes

Fire Test Ref.

[See TableD.2(j)]


793 25 30Standard


1, 2, 3,4

1


Notes:





Chapter 16 of NFPA 30 is based upon the concept of "protected storage." This means that the protection criteria listed in the various tables is based upon fire tests that are intended to replicate conditions where the tables are applied.

Per footnote 1, UL 2368 is used to obtain a listing for IBC's which would be addressed by this table. This UL test protocol uses mineral oil, having a flash point of 245 F, and is therefore a Class IIIB liquid.

The table as written applies to Class II and Class III liquids.

Class II liquids have a higher vapor pressure, lower boiling point, and a lower flash point. As an example, mineral spirits, a Class II liquid, can have a flash point as low as 104 F. Using mineral oil as a test liquid and having a flash point of 245 F cannot be considered representative of a low flash point Class II liquid.

Therefore, the Table 16.5.2.10 should be modified to reflect what is actually tested. This approach is what the committee has applied to all other tables since the significant rewrite that occurred with the 1996 edition.


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MaximumCapacity

(gal)

Maximum

StorageHeight

(ft)

Maximum

CeilingHeight

(ft)


Notes

Fire Test Ref.

[See TableD.2(j)]


793 25 30 Standard spraySee 16.6.2, Fire Protection System DesignScheme “B”

1, 2, 3,4

1


Notes:




(4) The installation of an approved liquid drainage floor assembly may allow for alternate automatic fire protection systems, as described inSection 16.9, for storage of Class II and Class III liquids, so long as the design of both the assembly and the protection scheme are developedfrom full scale fire testing.


Liquid drainage floor assemblies are intended to reduce or eliminate pool fires caused by ignited liquids from breached containers. This profoundly alters the characteristics of fires involving liquids and rigid, nonmetallic IBCs when they occur on top of these systems. Thus, storage arrangements and sprinkler protection may vary greatly when these systems are used. Current recommendations are based on the collected data referenced in Table D.2, which does not include any data from fire tests using liquid drainage floor assemblies. Full-scale fire testing should be completed to develop an appropriate storage arrangement and protection schemes.








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16.5.2.13

16.5.2.13 Table 16.5.2.13 shall apply to the following:

(1) Automatic sprinkler protection or foam-water sprinkler protection

(2) Single- and double-row rack storage


(4) Metal containers

Table 16.5.2.13 Design Criteria for Sprinkler Protection or Foam-Water Sprinkler Protection of Single- and Double-Row Rack Storage of Class IIand Class III Liquids in Metal Containers

Capacity(gal)

MaximumStorage

Height (ft)

MaximumCeiling

Height (ft)Sprinkler Protection

NotesFire Test Ref.

CeilingSprinkler

Protection

In-RackSprinklers

>5 and <60 Unlimited Unlimited

See 16.6.4(new), FireProtection

SystemDesign

Scheme “E”

See 16.6.4(new), FireProtection

SystemDesign

Scheme “E”

1, 2See SectionD.5 (new)


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Scheme "E"

16.6.4 (new) Fire Protection System Design Scheme “E.”

16.6.4.1 (new) Horizontal barriers of plywood having a minimum thickness of 3/8 in. (10 mm) or of sheet metal of minimum 22 gauge thicknessshall be installed in accordance with Figure 16.6.4.1(a) or Figure 16.6.4.1(b), whichever is applicable. All liquid storage shall be located beneatha barrier.

16.6.4.2 (new) Vertical baffles shall not be installed between in-rack sprinklers.

16.6.4.3 (new) In-rack sprinklers shall meet the following requirements:

(1) In-rack sprinklers shall be intermediate temperature–rated, pendent sprinklers with a nominal K-factor of 25.2 and shall be listed as extendedcoverage control mode density/area storage sprinklers.

(2) In-rack sprinklers shall be installed below each barrier level.


(4) Where one level of in-rack sprinklers is installed, the design shall include the 3 most hydraulically remote sprinklers (three on one line).

(5) Where two levels of in-rack sprinklers are installed, the design shall include the 2 most hydraulically remote sprinklers on each level.

(6) Where three or more levels of in-rack sprinklers are installed, the design shall include the 2 most hydraulically remote sprinklers on the topthree levels.

(7) Foam-water sprinkler protection shall be permitted to be substituted for water sprinkler protection, provided the same design criteria is used.

16.6.4.4 (new) If there are adjacent bays of in-rack arrays that are not dedicated to storage of liquids, the barrier and in-rack sprinkler protectionshall be extended at least 6 ft (1.8 m) beyond the area devoted to liquid storage.

16.6.4.5 (new) Ceiling sprinkler demand shall not be included in the hydraulic calculations for in-rack sprinklers.

16.6.4.6 (new) Water demand at point of supply shall be calculated separately for in-rack and ceiling sprinklers and shall be based on thegreater demand.

16.6.4.7 (new) Ceiling sprinklers shall meet the following requirements:

(1) Ceiling sprinkler protection shall be designed to protect the surrounding occupancy.

(2) Any sprinkler type shall be acceptable.

(3) If standard spray sprinklers are used, they shall be capable of providing not less than 0.30 gpm/ft 2 over 3000 ft 2 (8 mm/min over 270 m 2 )

when supplied with water. Design area can be reduced to 2000 ft 2 when using a preprimed foam-water system installed in accordance withNFPA 16 and maintained in accordance with NFPA 25.

(4) If the liquid storage does not extend to the full height of the rack, protection for commodities stored above the top horizontal barrier shall meetthe requirements of NFPA13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems , for the commodities stored, based on the full height of the rack.

16.6.4.8 (new) A 500 gpm (1900 L/min) hose stream allowance shall be provided.



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Figure_16_6_4_1_b.pdf Fig 16.6.4.1(b)











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Public Input No. 79-NFPA 30-2018 [ New Section after 16.8.2 ]

16.8.3When installed in accordance with Section 9.13 and manufacturer's specifications, liquid drainage floor assemblies can make up a drainagesystem which adequately handles runoff from automatic sprinkler protection and may allow for reduced design density and design area ofautomatic sprinkler design schemes described in Tables 16.5.2.1 through 16.5.2.12.

16.8.3.1

Drainage floor assemblies shall be provided with sprinkler protection in accordance with successful full-scale fire testing for the commodity andconfiguration being protected.

16.8.3.2

Containers should not be stored on top of a drainage floor assembly in a way that would allow for lateral discharge of jetting liquid beyond theedge of the assembly. Drainage floor assemblies shall be installed to extend an adequate distance beyond the outermost container in alldirections or be provided with physical barriers to prevent the flow of jetting liquid beyond the floor assembly as defined by the manufacturer’sspecifications and full-scale fire tests. Where barriers are installed they shall be plywood having a minimum thickness of 3/8 in. (10 mm) or sheetmetal of minimum 22 gauge thickness.


Liquid drainage floor assemblies may be used as containment and drainage to meet the requirements of Sections 16.8. The proposed revision includes sections 16.8.3.1 and 16.8.3.2 to outline the design of such a drainage system.









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Public Input No. 99-NFPA 30-2018 [ Section No. A.9.4.1(6) ]

A.9.4.1(6)

The term rigid nonmetallic intermediate bulk container is used to describe intermediate bulk containers that have a plastic vessel that serves asthe primary liquid-holding component. This vessel can be enclosed in or encased by an outer structure consisting of a steel cage, a single-wallmetal or plastic enclosure, a double wall of foamed or solid plastic, or a paperboard enclosure. These are often called composite IBCs, which isthe term used by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to describe them. The term rigid nonmetallic intermediate bulk container alsodenotes an all-plastic single-wall IBC that might or might not have a separate plastic base and for which the containment vessel also serves asthe support structure. IBCs that have an outer liquidtight metal structure are considered to be metal IBCs or metal portable tanks by DOT andare defined in 9.4.1(1) .



datasheet-schuetz-ecobulk-sx-d-en_003_.pdf Example of a Composite IBC with liquidtight metal structure


Composite IBC technology has advanced to a point where commercial offerings of composite IBCs with thin-walled liquid tight metal structures are provided. In light of this advancement, it is likely prudent to either remove the commentary (proposed) or edit the wording to clarify that these units are not equivalent to metal IBCs or metal portable tanks by DOT.




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04/2017

SX-D

The double wall construction guarantees the highest safety and prevents the leakage of your filling product even under extreme conditions:

z For the transportation and the storage of

flammable and combustible liquids

z Especially recommended for sensitive filling

products with a demand for extra protection

z Discharge takes place through the dip-tube

and a pump system

z Optional: Complete emptying through the back

bung and tilting the container

ECOBULK SX-DMATERIAL PALLETS (4-way entry)

Inner bottle

z Extrusion blow moulded HDPE

z Permeation barrier (optional)

Outer hull

z Steel grid is welded to the steel hull and steel protection caps

Base plate

z Steel base plate for stability and optimum residual emptying of inner bottle

z Galvanised

CERTIFICATIONS CAPACITY

Underwriters Laboratories

z Suitable for flammable and combustible liquids in accordance with the NFPA 30 Code

UN 31 HA1/Y

z Maximum density 1.9

z Tested for electrostatic safety

z Suitable for use in EX-zones 1+2

SCHÜTZ FOODCERT (optional)

z System certification for food (FDA included)

SX-D 1000

z 1,000 Litres (275 gal)

DISCHARGE BUNG

Possible opening sizes:

z G2 x 5

z S56 x 4

FILLING OPENING DYNAMIC LOAD

z DN 150 with screw cap Filled ECOBULK according to

the specific weight of the filling

goods

DIMENSIONS

z 1,200 x 1,000 x 1,160 (L x W x H)

WEIGHT STATIC LOAD

SX-D 1000

z 75 kg with steel pallet

Max. 4-high

up to 1.52-high

more than 1.51-high

Recommended when maximum safety is crucial .

Steel frame

Steel skid

Please do not hesitate to contact us regarding any technical concerns or questions.

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A 9.4.3.2

Nonmetallic intermedate bulk conainers that are authorized by UN/DOT as Packing Group II or III containers are not necessarily equivalent thoselisted and labeled in accordance with UL 2368,FM Approval Standard 6020, or equivalent test procedure. Listed and labeled containers mustpass the applicable fire test procedure in addition to UN/DOT classfication.


The intent of this Appendix material is to provide additional guidance that the requirements for listed and labeled Composite Intermediate Bulk containers to meet the requirements of 9.4.3.2 required additional fire testing beyond that required for UN/DOT authorization.




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Public Input No. 117-NFPA 30-2018 [ New Section after A.9.5 ]

A 9.4.3.2

The main fire protection concern is that non-listed and non-labeed nonmetallic or composite intermediate bulk containers (CIBCs) exposed to firefail quickly, thus creating large pool fires by adding a significant amount of fuel to an existing fire. The large fuel release can overwhelm abuilding’s fire protection and loss control features. The UK Health and Safety Executive conducted sentinel research [1] on this hazard in theearly 2000s, following a series of large loss fires in Europe involving CIBCs. The results of this research documented:

(1) The initial fire exposure to CIBCs are typically external to the container, from either an adjacent use of flammable liquids or ordinarycombustible materials. Many CIBCs are vulnerable to rapid container failure from small exposure fires involving ordinary combustible materials(e.g. wood and paper).

(2) Upon exposure to elevated temperature from fire exposure, the thin blow molded polyethylene bottle allows extensive permeation of thecontainer contents to occur. This effect is significantly more pronounced with hydrocarbon fluids than with polar solvents.

(3) The permeation softens the plastic to the point that within 2 to 3 minutes of fire exposure, there are a number of holes created in the CIBC,and the container contents are rapidly lost.

(4) When the contents of the failed CIBC are combustible liquid, they will ignite and create a large (typically uncontaied) pool fire that exposesadditional containers.

(5) The cascading effect of failing CIBCs overwhelms the design basis of most fire protection and drainage systems resulting in significant firelose.

A simple analysis of the heat release rate and pool fire size that can be generated by the catastrophic failure of just one CIBC of a typicallubrication oil is summarized in the attached figure. The size of the pool fire and heat release rate has driven the historic focus on CIBC fireprotection strategies on the development of fire resistant containers that prevent leakage from CIBCs exposed to fire. In the model codes andstandards, these "fire resistant" CIBCs are defined as "Listed and Labelled" containers. In the US, Listed and Labelled containers typicallyrepresent CIBCs that have successfully passed testing in accordance with either the UL 2368 or FM 6020 testing standards, or an equivalent testprocedure..

[1] United Kingdom Health & Safety Executive. “RR 564 – Fire Performance of Composite

IBCs”, Available at http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr564.htm , Accessed on June 27,

2018.



Pool_Fire_Risks_-_Supplement_for_NFPA_30_PI_117.pdf Pool Fire Risks


Additional background (appendix) information on the fire risks represented by Composite IBCs that are non-listed and non-labeled. This was requested by FLC-SWC TC during Pre-first Draft Meeting.



Public Input No. 102-NFPA 30-2018 [New Section after A.9.5] Linkages about listed and labeled Composite IBCs




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Pool Fire Risks• CIBCs can fail rapidly during fire

exposure and rush 275 gallons of fuel into an existing fire

This may overwhelm fire sprinkler designs, particularly when lower flashpoint combustible liquids are involved.

• Existing fire codes & OSHA limit storage and use of CIBCs.

NFPA 30 (2018) has additional limitations

• Consider One 275 Gallon IBC of Lube Oil


Public Input No. 82-NFPA 30-2018 [ Section No. A.9.13 ]

A.9.13

Spill containment can be accomplished by any of the following:

(1) Approved liquid drainage floor assemblies

(2) Noncombustible, liquidtight raised sills, curbs, or ramps of suitable height at exterior openings

(3) Noncombustible, liquidtight raised sills, curbs, or ramps of suitable height, or other flow-diverting structures at interior openings

(4) Sloped floors

(5) Open-grate trenches or floor drains that are connected to a properly designed drainage system

(6) Wall scuppers that discharge to a safe location or to a properly designed drainage system

(7) Other means that are acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction

Where sills, curbs, or ramps are used, the appropriate height will depend on a number of factors, including the maximum expected spill volume,the floor area, and the existence of any drainage systems. Historically, curbs and sills have been 4 in. (100 mm) high.

A variety of curb, sill, and ramp heights can be used to obtain the desired containment volume. As a guide, 1 ft2 of water at a depth of 1 in.

equals 0.6 gal (1 m2 of water @ 25 mm = 25 L). Once the total quantity of liquid containment has been established, the necessary curb, sill, orramp height can then be calculated.

Liquid drainage flooring assemblies are designed based on a volumetric flow rate rather than a static volume. Thus, liquid drainage floorassemblies must have a volumetric flow capacity of at least 150% of the required fire protection at maximum anticipated flow rates.

Where open-grate trenches are used, the volume of the trench should be able to contain the maximum expected spill volume or otherwise beconnected to a properly designed drainage system.

It should be noted that these containment and drainage provisions address only fire protection concerns. Consult the appropriate environmentalregulations for other restrictions that could apply.


This revision is linked to a revision in Section 9.13.2, which lists acceptable forms of liquid containment and drainage. This revision also outlines standards for flow rates required for liquid drainage floor assemblies.



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Public Input No. 106-NFPA 30-2018 [ Section No. A.9.16.1 ]

A.9.16.1

Release of a Class IA liquid or IB liquids into a room or enclosure can result in the evolution of large quantities of flammable vapor. The ignitionof this flammable mixture can result in a significant pressure rise, the production of hot combustion gases, and flame. Failure to adequatelydesign a room or building for this type of event can result in the failure of the room or building walls and/or roof and the uncontrolled release ofthe hot combustion gases, flames, and pressure. An acceptable method of protection against this type of event is the use of damage-limitingconstruction consisting of a combination of pressure-relieving construction and pressure-resistant construction as described in NFPA 68 orexplosion prevention methods described in NFPA 69 .


This aligns appendix material with proposed updates to Section 9.16 of the standard.



Public Input No. 105-NFPA 30-2018 [Section No. 9.16.1] Appendix Material supportive of PI to standard




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Public Input No. 80-NFPA 30-2018 [ Section No. A.16.8.2 ]


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A.16.8.2


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Section 16.8 requires that control of liquid spread be provided to prevent a pool fire on the floor from spreading and opening more sprinkler

heads than the design of the sprinkler system anticipates. For example, if the sprinkler system is designed to provide 0.45 gpm/ft2 over 3000 ft2

(18 mm/min over 280 m2), 16.8.2 requires that the spread of liquid also be limited to 3000 ft2 (280 m2). Various means are available to achievethis control.Typical

Liquid drainage floor assemblies provide adequate control of liquid spread and similar benefits to underground or enclosed drainage. In addition,liquid drainage floor assemblies are designed to be installed on top of existing substrate and cover entire design areas. Enclosed drainageacross entire design areas may reduce the amount of fuel involved in a fire and may remove spilled liquids without exposing equipment andother materials to burning liquids.

Alternate methods use trench or spot drains that divide the floor of the storage area into rectangles having areas equal to or less than the designarea of the sprinkler system. Drains are centered under racks, and the floor is sloped toward the drain trenches with a minimum slope of1 percent. The floor is made highest at the walls. See Figure A.16.8.2(a) and Figure A.16.8.2(b). Trenches are arranged as described inNFPA 15 and as shown in Figure A.16.8.2(c). Note particularly the dimensions of the trenches, and note that the solid covering spans one-thirdof the width on either side of the open grate and the open grate spans the middle third. Spot drains can be similarly arranged. Another method,shown in Figure A.16.8.2(d), uses spot drains located at building columns, where the area between any four columns does not exceed thedesign area of the sprinkler system. The floor is sloped to direct water flow to the drains.

Connections to the drains are provided at trapped sumps, arranged as described in NFPA 15. See Figure A.16.8.2(e). To provide a safety factor,the drain pipes are sometimes sized to carry 150 percent of anticipated sprinkler discharge. The following equation can be used to calculate theflow of the drain pipe:

[A.16.8.2]

where:

F = flow (gpm or L/min)

D = sprinkler design density (gpm/ft2 or L/min/m2)

A = sprinkler design area (ft2 or m2)

Additional information can be found in Guidelines for Safe Warehousing of Chemicals, Center for Chemical Process Safety, American Institute ofChemical Engineers.

Figure A.16.8.2(a) General Scheme for Warehouse Spill Control of Liquids.

Figure A.16.8.2(b) Plan View of Warehouse Spill Control of Liquids.

Figure A.16.8.2(c) Details of Drainage Trench Design.


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Figure A.16.8.2(d) Typical Arrangement of Floor Drains.

Figure A.16.8.2(e) Details of Liquid-Seal Trap.


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Public Input No. 134-NFPA 30-2018 [ New Section after D.4.4 ]

New D.5

D.5 (new) Design Criteria for Sprinkler Protection of Single- and Double-Row Rack Storage of Class II and Class III Liquids

Fire protection criteria in Section 16.5.2.13, Table 16.5.2.13, and 16.6.4 (new) is based on a full scale fire test documented in the report, “Class IICombustible Liquids in 55-gallons Steel Drums Stored in Racks with Continues Combustible Horizontal Barriers Protect by K=25.2 EC In-RackSprinklers”, prepared by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. dated June 13, 2014.






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Exceptions in NFPA 30 [2018]

6.4.1 General. (FUN) Operations involving flammable and combustible liquids shall be reviewed to ensure that fire and explosion hazards are addressed by fire prevention, fire control, and emergency action plans.

Exception No. 1: Operations where liquids are used solely for on-site consumption as fuels.

Exception No. 2: Operations where Class II or Class III liquids are stored in atmospheric tanks or transferred at temperatures below their flash points.

Exception No. 3: Mercantile occupancies, crude petroleum exploration, drillings, and well servicing operations, and normally unoccupied facilities in remote locations.

9.3.1 (SWC) The general requirements of this chapter shall be applicable to the storage of liquids in liquid storage areas as covered in Chapters 10 through 14, regardless of the quantities being stored.

Exception: Where more stringent requirements are set forth in Chapters 10 through 14, those requirements shall take precedence.

9.4.3 (SWC) The maximum allowable size of a container, intermediate bulk container, or metal portable tank for Class I, Class II, and Class IIIA liquids shall not exceed that specified in Table 9.4.3.

Exception: As provided for in Section 9.1, 9.4.3.1, 9.4.3.3, and 9.4.3.4.

Δ9.6.1 (SWC) General Occupancy Limits. The maximum allowable quantities (MAQs) of liquids allowed in each control area shall not exceed the amounts specified in Table 9.6.1.

Exception: As modified by 9.6.2 and Chapters 10 through 14.

9.9.3 (SWC) Exterior walls shall be constructed to provide ready access for fire-fighting operations by means of access openings, windows, or lightweight, noncombustible wall panels.

Exception: This requirement does not apply to liquid storage rooms totally enclosed within a building.

9.12.2 (SWC) For liquid storage rooms that are totally enclosed within the building, electrical wiring and utilization equipment for Class I liquid storage shall be Class I, Division 2 (Zone 2), and electrical wiring and utilization equipment in inside rooms used for the storage of Class II and Class III liquids shall be suitable for ordinary purpose.

Exception: Class I, Division 2 (Zone 2) requirements apply to Class II and Class III liquids when stored at temperatures above their flash points.

Δ9.16.1* (SWC) Where Class IA liquids are stored in containers larger than 1 gal (4 L), areas shall be provided with a means of explosion control that meets the requirements of NFPA


69. An approved engineered damage limiting construction design shall also be permitted.Exception: This does not apply to a liquid storage room totally enclosed within abuilding.

Δ10.18 (SWC) Dispensing, Handling, and Use of Liquids in Mercantile Occupancies. Dispensing, handling, and use of liquids shall meet applicable requirements of Chapter 18.

Exception: This requirement does not apply to dispensing of quantities that do not exceed 16 oz (0.5 L) including, but not limited to, tinting of paints and coatings.

12.3.5 (SWC) Unprotected solid pile and palletized storage shall be provided with minimum 4 ft (1.2 m) aisles between adjacent piles. Main aisles shall be a minimum of 8 ft (2.4 m) wide.

Exception: For Class IIIB liquids stored in containers at temperatures below their flash points, the distance between piles is permitted to be reduced from 4 ft (1.2 m) to 2 ft (0.6 m) in proportion to commensurate reductions in the maximum storage height andmaximum quantity per pile as given in Table 12.6.2.2.

Δ12.6.1.2 (SWC) Containers over 30 gal (115 L) capacity that contain Class I or Class II liquids shall not be stacked more than one container high unless protected in accordance with Chapter 16.

Exception: This requirement does not apply to liquid storage rooms and hazardous materials storage lockers that are located in a liquid warehouse and are provided with equal or greater fire protection than is provided for the warehouse itself.

13.3.5 (SWC) Solid pile and palletized storage shall be arranged so that piles are separated from each other by at least 4 ft (1.2 m). Aisles shall be provided and arranged so that no container or portable tank is more than 20 ft (6 m) from an aisle.

Exception: For Class IIIB liquids stored in containers at temperatures below their flash points, the distance between piles is permitted to be reduced from 4 ft (1.2 m) to 2 ft (0.6 m) in proportion to commensurate reductions in maximum quantity per pile andmaximum storage height, as given in Table 12.6.2.2.

13.13.2 (SWC) Containment or drainage shall be provided in accordance with Section 9.13.

Exception: Containment or drainage need not be provided for fire protection water if the building does not have a water-based fire protection system.

17.15.2 (OPS) Operations involving flammable and combustible liquids shall be reviewed to ensure that fire and explosion hazards resulting from loss of containment of liquids are provided with corresponding fire prevention and emergency action plans.

Exception No. 1: Operations where liquids are used solely for on-site consumption as fuels.


Exception No. 2: Operations where Class II or Class III liquids are stored in atmospheric tanks or transferred at temperatures below their flash points.

Exception No. 3: Mercantile occupancies, crude petroleum exploration, drillings, and well servicing operations, and normally unoccupied facilities in remote locations.

Δ18.4.9 (OPS) Class I, Class II, or Class IIIA liquids used in a process and staged in the process area shall not be filled in the process area.

Exception No. 1: Intermediate bulk containers and portable tanks that meet the requirements of Chapter 9.

Exception No. 2: Intermediate products that are manufactured in the process area.

19.5.2 (OPS) Overpressure Protection and Vacuum Protection. Tanks and equipment shall have independent venting for overpressure or vacuum conditions that could occur from malfunction of the vapor recovery or vapor processing system.

Exception: For tanks, venting shall comply with 21.4.3.

21.4.4* (TAN) Tank Fill Pipes. Fill pipes that enter the top of a tank shall terminate within 6 in. (150 mm) of the bottom of the tank. Fill pipes shall be installed or arranged so that vibration is minimized.

Exception No. 1: Fill pipes in tanks whose vapor space under the expected range of operating conditions is not in the flammable range or is inerted need not meet this requirement.

Exception No. 2: Fill pipes in tanks handling liquids with minimal potential for accumulation of static charge need not meet this requirement, provided that the fill line is designed and the system is operated to avoid mist generation and to provide residence time downstream of filters or screens to allow dissipation of the generated static charge.

22.4.1.6 (TAN) Tanks storing Class IIIB stable liquids shall be located in accordance with Table 22.4.1.6.

Exception: If located within the same diked area as, or within the drainage path of, a tank storing a Class I or Class II liquid, the tank storing Class IIIB liquid shall be located in accordance with 22.4.1.1.

22.5.2.3 (TAN) Where tanks storing Class I, Class II, or Class IIIA liquids are supported above their foundations, tank supports shall be of concrete, masonry, or protected steel.

Exception: Single wood timber supports (not cribbing), laid horizontally, shall be permitted to be used for outside aboveground tanks if not more than 12 in. (300 mm) high at their lowest point.

Δ22.5.2.4* (TAN) Steel support structures or exposed piling for tanks storing Class I, Class II, or Class IIIA liquids shall be protected by materials having a fire resistance rating of not less than 2 hours.


Exception No. 1: Steel saddles do not need to be protected if less than 12 in. (300 mm) high at their lowest point.

Exception No. 2: At the discretion of the authority having jurisdiction, water spray protection in accordance with NFPA 15 or NFPA 13 is permitted to be used.

Δ22.7.3.8 (TAN) Insulation for which credit is taken in 22.7.3.5(4) and 22.7.3.5(5) shall meet the following performance criteria:

(1) The insulation shall remain in place under fire exposure conditions.

(2) The insulation shall withstand dislodgment when subjected to hose stream impingement during fire exposure.

(3) The insulation shall maintain a maximum conductance value of 4.0 Btu/hr/ft2/°F (2.3 W/m2/°C) when the outer insulation jacket or cover is at a temperature of 1660°F (904°C) and when the mean temperature of the insulation is 1000°F (538°C).

Exception: The requirement of 22.7.3.8(2) need not apply where use of solid hose streams is not contemplated or would not be practical.

22.11.1.2 (TAN) The impounding area shall have a capacity not less than that of the largest tank that drains into it.

Exception: Where compliance with 22.11.1.2 is not possible because there is not enough open area around the tanks, “partial” remote impounding for a percentage of the required capacity is permitted. The remainder of the volume required for spill control can be provided by open diking meeting the requirements of 22.11.2.

22.11.1.4 (TAN) The impounding area shall be located so that, when filled to capacity, the liquid will not be closer than 50 ft (15 m) from any property line that is or can be built upon or from any tank.

Exception: Where partial remote impounding as provided for in 22.11.1.2 is used, the liquid in the partial remote impounding area shall meet the requirements of 22.11.1.4. Tank spacing shall be determined based on the diked tank provisions of Table 22.4.2.1.

Δ22.11.2.6.3.4* (TAN) Where unstable liquids are stored in any type of tank, one subdivision shall be provided for each tank.

Exception: Tanks that store unstable liquids and that are installed with drainage meeting the requirements of NFPA 15 need not meet this requirement.

22.12.1* Location of Piping. (TAN) Only piping for product, utility, or fire protection purposes directly connected to a tank or tanks within a single diked area shall be routed through a diked area, a remote impoundment area, a spillway draining to a remote impoundment area, or above a storage tank drainage area where the piping can be exposed to a fire.


Exception: Piping for other product lines and from adjacent tanks is permitted to be routed through such areas if engineering designs are provided to incorporate features to prevent the piping from creating an exposure hazard.

22.14.4 (TAN) A dependable water supply shall be used for filling an empty or partially filled tank.

Exception: Where filling the tank with water is impractical or hazardous because of the contents of the tank, the tank should be protected by other means against movement or collapse.

28.3.1.3.2 (TAN) In areas where excessive stray currents are known to exist, all pipelines entering the area shall be provided with insulating sections to electrically isolate them from the facility piping.

Exception: These precautions need not be required where only Class II or Class III liquids, at temperatures below their flash points, are handled and where there is no probability that tank cars will contain vapors from previous cargoes of Class I liquids.

28.11.4 (TAN) The person responsible for loading or unloading shall remain in attendance during the operation or be able to locally or remotely monitor and control the operation for the duration of the operation.

Exception: A responsible person shall not be required where a hazards analysis shows that the loading or unloading operation can be safely shut down in an emergency.

ΔA.21.4.4 (TAN) In Exception No. 2, examples of liquids with minimal potential for accumulation of static charge include crude oil, asphalt, and water-miscible liquids. For additional information, see NFPA 77.

A.22.12.1 (TAN) As noted in the exception, engineering designs that can reduce exposure hazards include use of sealed sleeve piping and secondary containment piping to prevent leakage and the use of remotely controlled isolation valves on product lines to stop the flow of liquids when the piping is subjected to fire exposure.


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