My thoughts - cooking oil is a class IIIB combustible liquid; the model
building codes would limit to not more than 13,200 gallons before changing to
an H use group. If the containers are metal, then no issue. If they are
plastic (prohibited for class I flammables and class II and IIIA
Yes, the commentary for sections 903.1 and 903.3.1.1.1 of the IBC explains. I
strongly recommend both the IIC Building and Fire Code commentary books - a lot
of usefully information, along with the actual code language.
Andrew Steele
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IFC Section 5004.2.2.3 (and also similar language in NFPA #30)
Secondary containment for indoor storage areas shall be designed to contain a
spill from the largest vessel plus the design flow volume of fire protection
water calculated to discharge from the fire-extinguishing system over the
Similar, I'm aware of an antifreeze system that twice split open the expansion
tank(s). The first two expansion tanks were generic expansion tanks not listed
for antifreeze service. The third (listed/approved) tank has been on for eight
or ten years now, with no issues. Don't underestimate
Also consider looking at the applicable fire code. If the ICC fire code, then
this might be a high-piled combustible storage situation beginning at six feet
(see high-piled storage definition in ICC Fire Code Chapter 2, and then Chapter
32). Pillows and mattress are in section 3203.6, further
Look at the model IFC, it now has a distilled spirits section, which will
likely be incorporated into state and local fire codes over the next code
adoption cycles.
On Feb 3, 2021 13:21, "Trillium Fire Sprinkler Design Inc. via Sprinklerforum"
wrote:
Can anyone direct me to design criteria
Sorry, should have also said verify its flash and boiling points, then classify
into the appropriate flammable liquid class. But also will need to know
container type and storage configuration.
On Feb 3, 2021 13:21, "Trillium Fire Sprinkler Design Inc. via Sprinklerforum"
wrote:
Can anyone
Yes, but... NFPA #24 (Underground Fire Mains), within the scope paragraph,
excludes 13R and 13D systems.
Andrew Steele
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Big concerns; frying and grilling "inside" will require type I hoods and
suppression systems, and no propane cylinders inside structures.
I don't foresee this being viable.
Sincerely,
Andrew Steele
(Fire Inspector in Ohio)
On Jan 13, 2022 10:08, Ed Kramer via Sprinklerforum
wrote:
I'm
