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I have a customer that has a paint storage facility. All the liquids are Class III-B and stored at a maximum height of 6-ft with a minimum 8-ft aisle.
Does anyone have helpful information/guidance information for designing spill containment and coordinating ventilation requirements for a space like this? I know containment is touched on in NFPA 30 - but I'm looking for some more in-depth guidance to get started. Thanks in advance.
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The design of drainage and containment systems is thoroughly outlined within FM Global's Data Sheet 7-83, Drainage and Containment Systems for Ignitable Liquids. This document addresses the recommended design, location, and construction of these systems, including the use of spill barriers, trench drains, floor drains, catch basins, and other features. Ventilation requirements are outlined generically within NFPA 30, requiring the detailed design to be completed by someone competent in mechanical engineering to meet the minimum make-up and exhaust air requirements listed.
Todd Wyatt
1/5/2022 08:19:09 am
The 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) addresses "spill control and secondary containmant" for liquid hazardous materials in Chapter 50 (https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IFC2021P1/chapter-50-hazardous-materials-general-provisions). 5004.2.1 includes (4) methods for containing a spill while 5004.2.2 includes (5) methods for containment and drainage methods. Leave a Reply. |
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