Rick,
Class I is what you call class II. Class 2 is non-combustible in
cardboard cartons. Class IV is classI, II or III with limited (15%
max) plastic.
Strictly based on the commodity, the dog food is class III because it
will burn. (It has calories, so it can burn). The positive factor is
that dry food will spill out of the bags early in the fire. In
solid-pile arrays, the flues will tend to fill up, significantly slowing
down the fire. Class II would work there, but not for rack storage.
Joe
Richard Matsuda wrote:
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
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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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