And then there's that ever elusive, non-conforming to anything, type of storage container that so often pops up. Chemical storage is one of the most aggravating things I have to deal with. Everyone expects cookie-cutter answers. Yeah, I wish. Then there's the chase your tail in a circle Code search for containment that can confuse the daylights out of people.
Craig L. Prahl, CET Fire Protection Specialist Mechanical Department CH2MHILL Lockwood Greene 1500 International Drive Spartanburg, SC 29304-0491 Direct - 864.599.4102 Fax - 864.599.8439 [email protected] http://www.ch2m.com -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of George Church Sent: Monday, July 12, 2010 2:30 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Flammable Liquid storage in open sheds and just when you think you've tracked down all the questions, you open up NFPA 30 and then the phone, "relieving or non-relieving?" NFPA 30 has been given to us to add back the fun we used to have with 231C, which many of us don't get to experience as much with the popularity of ESFRs. I loved asking aisle widths for a spec whse, knowing the answer. glc -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Monday, July 12, 2010 2:09 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Flammable Liquid storage in open sheds There are a lot of variables that need to be known before answering a question like that. Depending on what building or fire code applies the answers can vary, also the location of the shed with respect to exposure of other buildings or public ways can factor in and in a lot of cases with a Class III combustible, there may not be any need whatsoever for any kind of fixed fire protection. There needs to be some code research performed and you need to know what the material is. You can spray all the water you want on certain types of combustible liquids and accomplish nothing, you may need foam or foam-water. Too many unknowns here. Craig L. Prahl, CET Fire Protection Specialist Mechanical Department CH2MHILL Lockwood Greene 1500 International Drive Spartanburg, SC 29304-0491 Direct - 864.599.4102 Fax - 864.599.8439 [email protected] http://www.ch2m.com -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of sam b Sent: Monday, July 12, 2010 1:56 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Flammable Liquid storage in open sheds Hii.. Need some help Storage:in drums Flammaeble liquid: Class III Rack storage up to max 5 m. Open shed storage with no walls (max height of shed is 7 m at eave) . Can i know what sort of protection I need to provide(Sprinkler system?). I checked NFPA 30 .but couldnt find the exact thing. I think chapter 15,NFPA2008 edition suits the scenario. But what sort of protection and design density to consider. Can anyone give me a quick answer.? Thaanks in advance Regards Sam _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum For Technical Assistance, send an email to: [email protected] To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[email protected] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field) _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum For Technical Assistance, send an email to: [email protected] To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[email protected] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field) _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum For Technical Assistance, send an email to: [email protected] To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[email protected] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field) _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum For Technical Assistance, send an email to: [email protected] To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[email protected] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field)
