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1 of 46 11/6/2015 9:21 AM First Revision No. 208-NFPA [ Section No ] Storage of liquids shall not physically obstruct a means of egress. Submittal Date: Wed Sep 09 18:24:20 EDT 2015 : The current NFPA 101 Life Safety Code already covers this. Response Message: NFPA 30 FLC-SWC First Revisions Page 1 of 10

2 of 46 11/6/2015 9:21 AM First Revision No. 211-NFPA [ Section No ] For protected storage, rigid nonmetallic intermediate bulk containers, as described in 9.4.1(6), shall be subjected to a standard fire test that demonstrates acceptable inside storage fire performance and shall be listed and labeled listed and labeled in accordance with UL 2368, Standard for Fire Exposure Testing of Intermediate Bulk Containers for Flammable and Combustible Liquids ; FM Class 6020, Approval Standard for Intermediate Bulk Containers ; or an equivalent test procedur e. Submittal Date: Tue Sep 15 10:33:01 EDT 2015 Committee Statement: Response Message: This committee-generated FR correlates with the requirements in tables and and with the change to table made in FR 201. NFPA 30 FLC-SWC First Revisions Page 2 of 10

3 0 of 46 11/6/2015 9:21 AM First Revision No. 201-NFPA [ Section No [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ] The maximum allowable size of a container, intermediate bulk container, or metal portable tank for Class I, Class II, and Class IIIA liquids shall not exceed that specified in Table Exception: As provided for in Section 9.1, , , and Table Maximum Allowable Size Containers, Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs), and Portable Tanks Flammable Liquids Combustible Liquids Container Type Class IA Class IB Class IC Class II Class IIIA Glass 1 pt (0.5 1 qt (1 Metal (other than drums) or approved plastic Safety cans Metal drum (e.g., UN 1A1/1A2) Approved metal portable tanks and IBCs Rigid plastic IBCs (UN 31H1 or 31H2) and composite IBCs with rigid inner receptacle (UN31HZ1)* Composite IBCs with flexible inner receptacle (UN31HZ2) and DOT/UN-approved flexible IBCs 1.3 gal (5 2.6 gal (10 (450 (3000 (450 (3000 NP NP NP 1.3 gal (5 (450 ( gal (5 (450 (3000 (3000 NP NP NP NP NP Non-bulk B bag-in-bbox NP NP NP NP NP Polyethylene UN1H1 and UN1H2, or as authorized by DOT exemption Fiber drum NMFC or UFC Type 2A; Types 3A, 3B-H, or 3B-L; or Type 4A 1.3 gal (5 * * (450 NP NP NP (450 (450 (3000 (3000 (450 (450 NP: Not permitted for the container categories so classified unless a fire protection system is provided that is developed in accordance with and is approved for the specific container and protection against static electricity is provided. * Rigid nonmetallic intermediate bulk containers shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 2368, Standard for Fire Exposure Testing of Intermediate Bulk Containers for Flammable and Combustible Liquids ; FM Class 6020, Approval Standard for Intermediate Bulk Containers ; or an equivalent test procedure. * See Submittal Date: Wed Sep 09 11:48:07 EDT 2015 Committee Statement: The technical committee agrees with the proponent's intent. This FR addresses PI 76 in a manner consistent with Tables and by requiring listing. For simplicity, the requirement for listing is added as a footnote to the entry in the table. The amendments proposed in PI 92 and PI 86 are not adopted because they would be redundant to the change NFPA 30 FLC-SWC First Revisions Page 3 of 10

4 1 of 46 11/6/2015 9:21 AM adopted in table Response Message: Public Input No. 76-NFPA [Section No [Excluding any Sub-Sections]] Public Input No. 92-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 86-NFPA [Section No ] NFPA 30 FLC-SWC First Revisions Page 4 of 10

5 First Revision No. 210-NFPA [ Section No ] Storage cabinets that meet at least one of the following sets of requirements shall be acceptable for storage of liquids: (1) Storage cabinets designed and constructed to limit the internal temperature at the center of the cabinet and 1 in. (25 mm) from the top of the cabinet to not more than 325 F (163 C), when subjected to a 10-minute fire test that simulates the fire exposure of the standard time temperature curve specified in ASTM E119, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, shall be acceptable. All joints and seams shall remain tight and the door shall remain securely closed during the test. (2) Metal storage cabinets constructed in the following manner shall be acceptable: (a) (b) (c) The bottom, top, door, and sides of the cabinet shall be at least No. 18 gauge sheet steel and shall be doublewalled, with in. (38 mm) air space. Joints shall be riveted, welded, or made tight by some equally effective means. The door shall be provided with a three-point latch arrangement, and the door sill shall be raised at least 2 in. (50 mm) above the bottom of the cabinet to retain spilled liquid within the cabinet. (3) Wooden cabinets constructed in the following manner shall be acceptable: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) The bottom, sides, and top shall be constructed of exterior grade plywood that is at least 1 in. (25 mm) thick and of a type that will not break down or delaminate under fire conditions. All joints shall be rabbetted and shall be fastened in two directions with wood screws. Where more than one door is used, there shall be a rabbetted overlap of not less than 1 in. (25 mm). Doors shall be equipped with a means of latching, and hinges shall be constructed and mounted in such a manner as to not lose their holding capacity when subjected to fire exposure. A raised sill or pan capable of containing a 2 in. (50 mm) depth of liquid shall be provided at the bottom of the cabinet to retain spilled liquid within the cabinet. (4) Listed storage cabinets that have been constructed and tested in accordance with (1) UL 1275, Standard for Flammable Liquid Storage Cabinets ; FM Class Number 6050, Approval Standard for Storage Cabinets (Flammable and Combustible Liquids) ; or equivalent shall be acceptable. Supplemental Information File Name FR_210.docx Description Shows correct numbering/lettering, underlines/strikes appropriate section; for staff use Submittal Date: Tue Sep 15 10:23:32 EDT 2015 Committee Statement: This FR is a response to PI 98. The proposed revision was not adopted because it mandates listing in every case and does not reference any alternative listing standards. Instead, the committee has chosen to add the listing documents to section 9.5.3(4), which speaks specifically to listed cabinets. Response Message: Public Input No. 98-NFPA [Section No ] NFPA 30 FLC-SWC First Revisions Page 5 of 10 2 of 46 11/6/2015 9:21 AM

6 3 of 46 11/6/2015 9:21 AM First Revision No. 203-NFPA [ Section No ] Portable fire extinguishers in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 10 shall be provided where liquids are stored. Submittal Date: Wed Sep 09 14:30:24 EDT 2015 : The committee agrees that should be worded to be consistent with Response Message: Public Input No. 46-NFPA [Section No ] NFPA 30 FLC-SWC First Revisions Page 6 of 10

7 4 of 46 11/6/2015 9:21 AM First Revision No. 204-NFPA [ Section No [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ] Lockers shall include a spill containment system to prevent the flow of liquids from the structure under locker under emergency conditions. Submittal Date: Wed Sep 09 15:59:31 EDT 2015 : Clarification to ensure that it applies to the locker and not to the structure the locker may be located in. Response Message: Public Input No. 47-NFPA [Section No [Excluding any Sub-Sections]] NFPA 30 FLC-SWC First Revisions Page 7 of 10

8 5 of 46 11/6/2015 9:21 AM First Revision No. 205-NFPA [ Section No ] Containers of liquid in their original shipping packages shall be permitted to be stored either palletized or solid piled within the locker. Submittal Date: Wed Sep 09 16:02:11 EDT 2015 : The committee agrees that clarification is in order. Response Message: Public Input No. 48-NFPA [Section No ] NFPA 30 FLC-SWC First Revisions Page 8 of 10

9 6 of 46 11/6/2015 9:21 AM First Revision No. 212-NFPA [ Section No ] To be considered protected by Table and Table , rigid nonmetallic intermediate bulk containers shall be subjected to a standard fire test that demonstrates acceptable inside storage fire performance and shall be listed and labeled listed and labeled in accordance with UL 2368, Standard for Fire Exposure Testing of Intermediate Bulk Containers for Flammable and Combustible Liquids ; FM Class 6020, Approval Standard for Intermediate Bulk Containers ; or an equivalent test procedure. Submittal Date: Tue Sep 15 10:37:52 EDT 2015 Committee Statement: Response Message: This committee-generated FR correlates with the requirements in tables and and with the change to table made in FR 201. NFPA 30 FLC-SWC First Revisions Page 9 of 10

10 7 of 46 11/6/2015 9:21 AM First Revision No. 206-NFPA [ Section No ] In-rack sprinklers shall meet the following requirements: (1) In-rack sprinklers shall be ordinary temperature rated quick-response sprinklers and shall have a nominal K-factor equal to or greater than 8.0.Intermediate-temperature sprinklers shall be used where ambient conditions require. (2) In-rack sprinklers shall be installed below each barrier level. (3) For containers that do not exceed 60 gal (230 capacity and where there is only one horizontal barrier, in-rack sprinklers shall provide a minimum discharge flow of 57 gpm out of each of the hydraulically most remote six sprinklers (three on two lines) if one barrier level is provided, or out of each of the hydraulically most remote eight sprinklers (four on two lines) if two or more barrier levels are provided. The minimum in-rack sprinkler discharge pressure shall not be less than a gauge pressure of 10 psi. (4) For containers that exceed 60 gal (230 capacity, but do not exceed (3000, in-rack sprinklers shall provide a minimum discharge flow of 57 gpm out of each of the hydraulically most remote 12 sprinklers, six each on two lines. The minimum in-rack sprinkler discharge pressure shall not be less than a gauge pressure of 10 psi. Submittal Date: Wed Sep 09 16:05:41 EDT 2015 : This removes redundant and potentially confusing language from (3). Response Message: Public Input No. 93-NFPA [Section No ] NFPA 30 FLC-SWC First Revisions Page 10 of 10

NFPA 30 FLC-SWC Public Comment Report

NFPA 30 FLC-SWC Public Comment Report of 224 9/6/2016 1:13 PM Public Comment No. 56-NFPA 30-2016 [ Global Input ] These definitions of Protected and Unprotected are intended for inclusion in Sections 9.2, 10.2, 11.2, 13.2 and 16.2. The current