Hazard Classification for Autopsy Lab & Morgue?

7/1/2020

I am currently renovating a lab for a healthcare facility and am trying to figure out which NFPA 13 hazard classification an autopsy or morgue would be under.

Any suggestions?

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7/1/2020 08:37:59 am

Per NFPA 13 2019 it would be Light Hazard spaces with low quantity and combustibility of contents.

Jesse

7/1/2020 10:06:24 am

Light Hazard. Same overall hazard class as hospitals

Glenn Berger

7/1/2020 10:58:55 am

I agree with Light Hazard with clarifications on how the chemicals are being stored and where the chemicals are being stored.

Frank J. Herrick

7/1/2020 02:15:37 pm

Light Hazard — This classification applies to spaces where the quantity of combustibles is low and/or the combustibility of contents is low which would result in relatively low rates of heat release if ignited. Examples of spaces with a light hazard classification might include offices, healthcare facilities, churches, schools, etc.

Michael Knott

7/2/2020 10:01:14 am

If formalin is used in this room and a small formalin flammable storage cabinet is used, would this change the hazard classification?

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