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OSHA Cabinet Regulation Guide For Flammables

Do you have flammables and combustibles stored in safety storage cabinets? OSHA 29 CFR 1910.106 (e)(2)(ii)(b): Incidental storage or use of flammable and combustible liquids. (b) The quantity of liquid that may be located outside of an inside storage room or storage cabinet in a building or in any one fire area of a building shall not exceed: (1) 25 gallons of Class IA liquids in containers (2) 120 gallons of Class IB, IC, II, or III liquids in containers (3) 660 gallons of Class IB, IC, II, or III liquids in a single portable tank. Do you have drums containing flammable or combustible liquid stored in drum storage cabinets? Uniform Fire Code 79.201: (g) Storage Cabinets. 1. General. When provisions of this code require that liquid containers be stored in storage cabinets, such cabinets, and storage shall be in accordance with this section. Cabinets shall be conspicuously labeled in red letters on contrasting background FLAMMABLE - KEEP FIRE AWAY. 2. Quantities. The quantity of Class I or Class II liquids shall not exceed 60 gallons and the total quantities of all liquids in a storage cabinet shall not exceed 120 gallons. 3. Construction. Cabinets may be constructed of wood or metal. Cabinets shall be listed or constructed in accordance with the following: A. Unlisted metal cabinets. Metal cabinets shall be of steel having a thickness of not less than 0.043 inch. The cabinet, including the door, shall be double walled with 1½-inch air space between the walls. Joints shall be riveted or welded and shall be tight fitting. Doors shall be well fitted, self-closing, and equipped with a latching device. The bottom of the cabinet shall be liquid-tight to a height of at least two inches. Do you have adequate facilities for storage of corrosives, pesticides, or paint and ink products? Maximum Storage Quantities for Cabinets Liquid Class Maximum Storage Capacity Flammable/Class I 60 gallons Combustible/Class II 60 gallons Combustible/Class III 120 gallons Combination of Classes 120 gallons * Not more than 60 gallons may be Class I and Class II liquids. No more than 120 gallons of Class III liquids may be stored in a storage cabinet, according to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.106(d)(3) and NFPA 30 Section 4-3.1. Note: Not more than three such cabinets may be located in a single fire area, according to NFPA 30 Section 4-3.1.  

2012

11/22

Safety Storage Cabinets Introduction

The key to keeping the risk of storing flammable chemicals at the lowest level possible lies in choosing the right flammable liquid storage equipment. There are actually a couple of steps involved. First of all, flammable liquids should be kept in special containers that are designed to for such use. They must be very sturdy and clearly marked so people know about their hazardous content right from the start. But no matter how solid and well-constructed those containers may be, leaks and even spills can never be prevented 100% of the time. This means that a second layer of protection is necessary. And that's where flammable liquid storage equipment comes in. Ideally, this means cabinets that are designed to keep flammable liquids from getting out -- and they also are good for preventing anything dangerous, such as fire, to get in, i.e., near the flammable liquids. There are a variety of different cabinets to choose from. They come in different sizes and shapes. One interesting option involves tower style cabinets that have legs. This can be especially helpful when you have obstacles such as outlets for cables or vents on the floor. The 4" legs allow the cabinets to be placed over those obstacles, be they wires, plumbing, or HVAC vents. The increased ventilation also reduces corrosion. The legs also make it easier to move the cabinets with a pallet jack or a forklift. And if the floor is uneven, the legs are helpful too -- because they can be adjusted to make sure the cabinet won't wobble. When you shop for your flammable liquid storage cabinets, be sure to insist that they meet OSHA and UFC specifications, which will help you comply with their regulations in your facility. Generally, as long as you shop with a reputable vendor and select a cabinet that meets the above requirements, they are likely to live up to a range of other safety standards as well. The things to insist on are 18 gauge steel construction and more than a dozen safety features that are part of any quality cabinet. They include vents with 2" threaded fittings, fire baffles and caps, leak-proof door seals, double-walled doors, tops, bottoms, and sides, and more.

2012

11/14

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