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On Sat, Apr 6, 2024 at 1:20 PM Prahl, Craig <craig.pr...@jacobs.com> wrote: > Munitions and explosives are typically protected via separation. On > military projects, storage areas such as these are either semi-subterranean > (partially earthen covered bunker), or just physically separated from other > structures by several hundred feet. > > > > I do hope the components are adequately separated. > > > > Fire is usually not an issue in these spaces since there should be very > stringent controls on ignition sources. So, we don’t waste money on > sprinklers or other types of suppression systems. They just aren’t going > to stop an explosion event. Once it’s done, it’s done. > > > > You can take a look at UFC 4-420-01, May 2015 for the way munitions and > explosive storage is handled by the military. UFC = Unified Facilities > Criteria. You can search for it on-line. There are no restrictions for > access. > > > > You’d also have to deal with sprinkler run-off and being underground, > that might be a big challenge. > > > > So, basically, this isn’t a sprinkler contractor project. > > > > Craig Prahl | Jacobs | Fire Protection SME – Special Hazards | > craig.pr...@jacobs.com | www.jacobs.com > <https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.jacobs.com/__;!!KZTdOCjhgt4hgw!-_khxU8gU0_6jc895I7kRbnU8JghRDsWgqOblZ4jr7Qp2IVbR30VYw_hWvNFtphnl0uWpB9KIvbYi1pvZz4$> > > 1041 East Butler Road Greenville, South Carolina 29606 > > CONTACT BY: Phone 1-864-676-5252, Email or MS TEAMS > > > > > > *From:* Chris Dorn <chris.d...@dornfireprotection.com> > *Sent:* Friday, April 5, 2024 4:05 PM > *To:* sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org > *Subject:* [EXTERNAL] [Sprinklerforum] Protecting underground storage of > explosives. > > > > Trying to help a friend of a friend. Has anyone ever provided any type of > fire suppression system for underground storage of ANFO (Ammoniun Nitrate > and fuel oil mixture)? The area in question is in a limestone mine > underground. The space is pretty large and has 30’ ceilings so I’m guessing > that chemical suppression is not going to be an option. I tend to believe > that sprinklers may not be the route to go. Water will apparently render > the ANFO inert but in case of a fire I’m not sure that the sprinklers could > operate fast enough to provide any real protection. Additionally, the water > supply is inadequate for almost any type of sprinkler system anyway. > > > > I’m not really finding much in NFPA except Annex C in NFPA 495 which > refers to separation distances. I did find a reference to NFPA 490 2002 > Edition but cannot find a current code so I’m guessing it was folded into > 495 at some point. > > > > Any direction at all would be appreciated to help me in my research. > > > > Chris Dorn > > Dorn Fire Protection LLC > > > > ------------------------------ > > NOTICE - This communication may contain confidential and privileged > information that is for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any > viewing, copying or distribution of, or reliance on this message by > unintended recipients is strictly prohibited. If you have received this > message in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the message > and deleting it from your computer. > > _________________________________________________________ > SprinklerForum mailing list: > https://lists.firesprinkler.org/list/sprinklerforum.lists.firesprinkler.org > To unsubscribe send an email to > sprinklerforum-le...@lists.firesprinkler.org >
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