The guidance we have in 13 is below (with additional items added in the 2016 
ed).  In other words, to proceed further you are now operating as a consulting 
engineer and defining the design basis yourself.  We having fun yet? 


Roland


Table A.5.6 Examples of Commodities Not Addressed by Classifications in Section 
5.6

Boat Storage
- Stored on racks

Boxes, Crates
- Empty, wood slatted*

Lighters (butane)
- Loose in large containers (Level 3 aerosol)

Storage Container
- Large container storage of household goods

*Should be treated as idle pallets. 

Roland Huggins, PE - VP Engineering
American Fire Sprinkler Assn.       ---      Fire Sprinklers Saves Lives
Dallas, TX
http://www.firesprinkler.org <http://www.firesprinkler.org/>





> On Feb 11, 2016, at 9:43 AM, James Crawford <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
> I know this has been asked before but does anyone have any information on
> the protection of storage containers (PODS) We have a client that want to
> store them in their warehouse to about 24'-0" high.
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> Thank you
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> James Crawford
> 
> Phaser Fire Protection Ltd.
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> Phone  604-888-0318
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> Fax 604-888-4732
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> Cel 604-790-0938
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