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Paint Storage - Flammable Liquids Classification

Paint Storage - Flammable Liquids Classification

Paint Storage - Flammable Liquids Classification

(OP)
Hi All,

We are designing a new paint storage facility. The facility will store a variety of paint products including thinners, laquers, resins, hardeners, etc.

One of the first stages according to NFPA30 is to classify the commodity being stored. As we are not exactly sure what painting products will be stored, we wish to select a conservative classification in order to give us flexibility later.

From the research I've done with various paint manufacturers, it seems that all painting products would be covered under a Class 1B Flamable Liquids classification. It seems that Class 1A liquids are extremely volitile and I can't find reference of any painting products falling into this category.

Does anyone have any advice/experience to share?

Thanks,
TS

RE: Paint Storage - Flammable Liquids Classification

Suggest hire a fire protection engineer

To help with classification
With storage design
With fire sprinkler design

RE: Paint Storage - Flammable Liquids Classification

Any "Mek" ?????

RE: Paint Storage - Flammable Liquids Classification

Read the material safety data sheets on the products you are to store. I'll bet the inventory will be Class 1B.

RE: Paint Storage - Flammable Liquids Classification

(OP)
Thanks Chicopee. Yes, I came to the same conculsion. The products all fall within Class 1B.

RE: Paint Storage - Flammable Liquids Classification

You need to worry about the method of packaging, the method of storage, and package sizes. You are operating in an arena that requires finite engineering analysis of the hazard.

Good luck.

RE: Paint Storage - Flammable Liquids Classification

If Flammable vapors are present normally ID1, If Flammable vapors are present abnormally (ie) by accident ID2. Vapors are probably heavier than air (confirm) then ventilation in at top out at bottom (sp gr based). Ribboms on vents confirm air movement.

RE: Paint Storage - Flammable Liquids Classification

(OP)
Thanks for the comments everyone. I think we are almost there in developing a basic design with our AHJ..

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