Hey all,
Considering a Big O Tires with 1,000 sq. ft. of double row rack (fixed) tire
storage, stored on tread, to 12 ft. Even though the store well... uhh...sells
tires... is this to be considered 'miscellaneous tire storage' as defined by
nfpa #13 (07 ed): 3.9.4.4 (see below) requiring an extra hazard group I density
(according to misc storage - tires) or should this be designed to Chapter 18
criteria?
* Miscellaneous Tire Storage. The storage of rubber tires that is incidental to
the main use of the building. Storage areas shall not exceed 2000 ft2 (186 m2).
On-tread storage piles, regardless of storage method, shall not exceed 25 ft
(7.6 m) in the direction of the wheel holes. Acceptable storage arrangements
include (a) on-floor, on-side storage up to 12 ft (3.7 m) high; (b) on-floor,
on-tread storage up to 5 ft (1.5 m) high; (c) double-row or multirow fixed or
portable rack storage on-side or on-tread up to 5 ft (1.5 m) high; (d) single
row fixed or portable rack storage on-side or on-tread up to 12 ft (3.7 m)
high; and (e) laced tires in racks up to 5 ft (1.5 m) in height.
Thanks,
Ralphy
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