Matt, I would first find out what codes the local jurisdiction has adopted. Then ask for MSDS and quantities. Figure out exactly what type of fluids he has stored. Flammable, combustibles, corrosives, etc...If they use the international fire code start there. You will find certain chapters on what material is being stored.dispensed etc..They are only allowed so much storage based on control areas. Then only allowed so many control areas on a single floor. Once you have that information see if the building is zoned for that type of storage. Then a PE can tell you what type of density you need for that storage. I hope that helps. Tom
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Rodney Hamm Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 3:59 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Rack Storage of Motor Oil Matt, You have some VERY complicated and high hazard issues at this warehouse. I would suggest finding someone well versed in fire protection schemes involving flammable/combustible liquids AND you should take a long hard look at FM Global Data Sheet 7-29. The non-confidential version of the data sheet is free on the internet (http://www.fmglobal.com/FMGlobalRegistration/default.aspx?action=new). Good luck and be careful (from a design & liability standpoint)..a fire incident involving the storage arrangements you described could be severe! Rodney K. Hamm, P.E. President/Owner Falcon Fire Protection Office (478) 953-1677 Cell (478) 396-6988 Date: Thu, 5 Mar 2009 10:53:54 -0600 From: "Matthew J. Willis" <[email protected]> Subject: Rack Storage of Motor Oil To: <[email protected]> Message-ID: <f2161fdd99ac42358548955d589a1...@matt> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" I am looking to do an evaluation of a warehouse (originally manufacturing .20/1500) that has now been bought by an oil distributor. When I walked around looking, all kinds of red flags went off. I am now concerned that we cannot get there from here. Gut says this is outside of sprinkler protection. So I want to be sure before I say we cannot help you. Bulk of product is standard motor oil in non-relieving drums (55gal), stored on racks, mostly 3 high. Also contained in same warehouse throughout is solid pile storage to around 12_ of cases of 1qt (plastic) containers that you would purchase from your favorite reseller. Mixed in are gallon containers of anti-freeze stored solid pile as the 1qt containers of oil. Not to mention the moderate placement of Varsol and starter fluid here and there. This space appears to be just under 80,000 Sq Ft. Of course there is no containment or other controlling measurers built into floor or racks. The 1, 1, 1< branch lines looked awful lonely at the roof.. Thanks, Matt Matthew J. Willis Norred Fire Systems L.L.C. 318-387-1134 Voice 318-387-1163 Facsimile [email protected] _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum For Technical Assistance, send an email to: [email protected] To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[email protected] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field) _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum For Technical Assistance, send an email to: [email protected] To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[email protected] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field)
