The NFPA 13 definition includes various types of tires which can be similar in size and construction to motorcycle tires such as trailers and farm equipment. Some motorcycle tires are not much smaller than some car tires.
If there is not an exception or specific criteria listed within the Standard for MC tires, as Larry said below, just follow the rubber tire guidelines per NFPA 13 and move on. Craig Prahl | Jacobs | Group Lead/SME - Fire Protection | 864.676.5252 | [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> | www.jacobs.com<http://www.jacobs.com/> 1041 East Butler Road Greenville, South Carolina 29606 From: Sprinklerforum <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Kyle.Montgomery Sent: Monday, July 15, 2019 9:08 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: Storage of motorcycle tires I agree, Larry. But I'm curious if anyone knows if the committee chose to specifically exclude those types of tires or if, like you're suggesting, they just neglected to include them. The format of that definition is kind of weird, but maybe there was a purpose? -Kyle M From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Larry Keeping Sent: Saturday, July 13, 2019 7:57 PM To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: Storage of motorcycle tires This is just my opinion, but just because the definition doesn't reference motorcycle tires (or ATV tires for that matter, or the one on my wheel barrow) doesn't negate the fact that motorcycle tires are rubber tires. That definition doesn't comply with the NFPA Manual of Style either, so the definition is definitely flawed. However, in Chapter 18 of NFPA 13-2013 (for example) tires on racks on tread are covered, so I don't think you really have a problem with design criteria. Larry Keeping From: Sprinklerforum <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> On Behalf Of David Bitton Sent: July-12-19 4:34 PM To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: Storage of motorcycle tires I am looking at a storage area for motorcycle tires on fixed racks on tread. NFPA 13 excludes such tires from its definition of rubber tires (FM 8-3 does not). I would like your opinion about how to determine protection criteria for this storage? (Miscellaneous storage does not apply.) Thanks, David Bitton, ing./Eng. Quest Loss Control Services Inc. Les services de prévention des sinistres Quest 5100, rue de la Savane, bureau 200 Montréal, Québec H4P 1T8 (514) 341-4545 www.questlosscontrol.com<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.questlosscontrol.com_&d=DwMFAw&c=wn3mZQLIuInh2ClcJ0_DIA&r=Z_2A85VL7AQzoqudh6uOyS3bn8etxB7nLN8OBJwQd9A&m=J5_tOqM--VD7fMiaSAwPKs1OFGJNnrK2iqoFTMJi1Wg&s=IBcrAOOnrVS15r8vYiaF5QbgeRskuckNl8o_dN0fSL8&e=> ________________________________ NOTICE - This communication may contain confidential and privileged information that is for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any viewing, copying or distribution of, or reliance on this message by unintended recipients is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the message and deleting it from your computer.
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