ASSUMING that the maximum allowed limit has anything to do with defining the 
applicable design basis is flawed.  Otherwise, this logic would mean that a 
light hazard classification is adequate.


Roland Huggins, PE - Senior VP Engineering
American Fire Sprinkler Assn.    
Dallas, TX
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> On May 23, 2017, at 4:04 PM, James Crawford <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
> NFPA #30  (2008 ed)
>  
> We have a client that has a Liquid warehouse (1,200 ft²) that did not require 
> sprinkler protection by code, but did require sprinkler protection by the AHJ 
> to get a building permit. The system is an Ordinary hazard group 2 dry system.
>  
> They store class II and IIIB liquids in steel drums and Plastic IBC, 
> originally storage was on the floor to 4’-0” one drum or tote high.
>  
> But as with all thing the company grows and they want to store higher.
>  
> Table 12.6.2.2 Quantity Limitations for unprotected Liquid Warehouses will 
> allow 10’-0” of class II and 15’-0” of class IIIB 
>  
> So my understanding is that unprotected is defined as not protected to NFPA 
> #30, so based on Table 12.6.2.2 they can store these products to the heights 
> noted even thou the area is sprinkled to NFPA #13 Ordinary hazard group 2.
>  
> Am I missing something?
>  
>  
> Thank you
>  
>  
> James Crawford
> Phaser Fire Protection Ltd.
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