Dog food typically contains grains that you find in the Annex listing of
commodities. I would agree with Rick, Class III.

David Autry
Plans Examiner
Nebraska State Fire Marshal's Office
246 S. 14th Street
Lincoln, NE 68508
402-471-9659
402-471-3118 fax
www.sfm.ne.gov
 

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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Haug, Marc
Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 11:53 AM
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Subject: RE: Commodity Classification of Dog and Cat food

While I appreciate Rick's point, it leaves me wondering if dog/cat food
is really combustible. By definition Class III is defined as a product
that is fashioned from wood, paper, natural fibers or Group A plastics.
I personally am leaning towards Class II IF dog/cat food is a
noncombustible product. It is not fashioned from wood, paper, natural
fibers or plastics. Granted it is stored in combustible packaging and on
wood pallets, but that acceptable in Class II.  

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Matsuda
Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 12:18 PM
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Subject: Re: Commodity Classification of Dog and Cat food

rough guidelines...and I do mean "rough guidelines" so don't kick me for
making up stuff.

Class 1 - noncombustible (doesn't burn) stuff like metal and glass Class
2 - Class 1 in a wooden crate where the box will burn Class 3 -
combustible stuff like paper and wood Class 4 - Class 1, 2, or 3 with
"appreciable" amount of plastic

by elimination, I would say dog/cat food is Class 3 ... unless you
consider the plastic toy at the bottom of the bag ...oops, I was
thinking of my breakfast cereal.

also, if using plastic pallets instead of wooden pallets, then raise the
class one level.

rick matsuda, city of dallas

>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 03/15/07 09:54AM >>>
Forum,
I could use a little input on determining the commodity classification
for dog/cat food. It is packed in various bag sizes and palletized in
various configurations. I am looking for input on the classification
i.e. I, II, III or IV. Any advice?

Marc

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