NFPA 30 FLC-OPS Public Inputs Page 1 of 16...Public Input No. 92-NFPA 30-2015 [ Section No. 18.5.4.1 ] 18.5.4.1 The maximum quantity of liquids permitted for incidental operations

Public Input No. 6-NFPA 30-2015 [ Global Input ]

Throughout standard remove references to the following and replace with the following:

(1) ANSI/UL and replace with UL.

(2) API Specification and replace with API SPEC.

(3) API Standard and replace with API STD.

(4) ANSI/ASME B31.3 and replace with ASME B31.3.

(5) ANSI Z129.1 and replace with ANSI Z400.1/Z129.1.

(6) API # and so on and replace API STD # or API RP #.

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

Recommended updates to correlate with PI-5 and PI-7.

Related Public Inputs for This Document

Related Input Relationship

Public Input No. 5-NFPA 30-2015 [Section No.2.3]

Referenced current SDO names, addresses, standard names,and years.

Public Input No. 33-NFPA 30-2015 [Section No.I.1.2]

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: Aaron Adamczyk

Organization: [ Not Specified ]

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Submittal Date: Fri Feb 06 00:46:52 EST 2015

Committee Statement

Resolution: A document search may not recognize abbreviations. If a standard has been recognized by ANSI, the groupwho has created the standard generally wants the document recognized as such and would include ANSI inthe designation. The reference should be the full title, not an abbreviation. The Manual of Style should bereferenced to ensure compliance with the formatting for references.

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Public Input No. 49-NFPA 30-2015 [ Section No. 17.3.7 ]

17.3.7

When a process heats a liquid to a temperature at or above its flashpoint, the following shall apply:

(1) The process vessel shall be maintained closed during processing to prevent release of vapors to the roomin which it is located and vented to the outside of the building.

(2) If the vessel needs to be opened to add ingredients, the room ventilation shall meet the requirements ofSection 17.11 and the process heating controls will be interlocked with the ventilation such that the processheat will shut down if the ventilation fails or is turned off.

(3) The process vessel shall be equipped with an excess temperature control set to limit excessive heating of theliquid and the subsequent release of vapors.

(4) If a heat transfer medium is used to heat the liquid and the heat transfer fluid can heat the liquid to its boilingpoint on failure of the process and excess temperature heat controls, a redundant excess temperature controlshall be provided.


provides specific requirements and clarification


Submitter Full Name: RICHARD KRAUS

Organization: APIPETROLEUM SAFETY CONSULTAN

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Submittal Date: Mon Jun 22 11:37:36 EDT 2015

Committee Statement

Resolution: The proposed change adds requirements beyond the original intent of this section.


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Public Input No. 50-NFPA 30-2015 [ Section No. 17.10 ]

17.10 Containment, Drainage, and Spill Control.

17.10. 1 2 *

Emergency drainage systems shall be provided to direct liquid leakage and fire protection water to a safe location.

17.10. 2 3

Emergency drainage systems, if connected to public sewers or discharged into public waterways, shall beequipped with traps or separators.

17.10. 3 1

A facility shall be designed and operated to prevent the discharge of liquids to public waterways, public sewers, oradjoining property.


renumber in logical order




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Committee Statement

Resolution: FR-104-NFPA 30-2015

Statement: This section has been renumbered in a more logical order.


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Public Input No. 90-NFPA 30-2015 [ Section No. 18.4.4 [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ]

Transfer of liquids among vessels, containers, tanks, and piping systems by means of air or inert gas pressure shallbe permitted only under all of the following conditions:

(1) The vessels, containers, tanks, and piping systems shall be designed for such pressurized transfer and shallbe capable of withstanding the anticipated operating pressure.

(2) Safety and operating controls, including pressure-relief devices, shall be provided to prevent overpressure ofany part of the system.

(3) Only inert gas shall be used to transfer Class I liquids. Only inert gas shall be used to transfer Class II andClass III liquids that are heated above their flash points.

(4) When using a diaphragm pump, transfers of Class I liquids shall be accomplished with the followingcontrols:

(a). The diaphragm pump shall be driven with an inert gas.

(b). The diaphragm pump exhaust shall be vented to an appropriate outdoor location to preventasphyxiation exposure.

(c). The diaphragm pump exhaust shall be directed to an appropriate containment location to addressliquid discharge arising from a diaphragm failure. The area surrounding the exhaust vent shall be electricallyclassified for the fluid being transferred.


Section 18.4.4.1 makes reference to scenarios where air may be used to transfer Class I liquids. This allowance has been interpreted to allow the use of air as a motive force for diaphragm pumps transferring flammable liquids.

When a diaphragm develops a leak or failure, several situations may occur, including injection of the motive force (potentially air) into the fluid discharge stream or an uncontained flammable liquid leak being issued from the diaphragm pump vent. This public input is structured to properly manage the risk of diaphragm failure while transferring Class I liquid.

Since inert motive gas is proposed, the management of asphyxiation risk from the pump exhaust discharge is also proposed.


Submitter Full Name: MICHAEL SNYDER

Organization: Dow Corning Corporation

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Submittal Date: Mon Jul 06 09:02:02 EDT 2015

Committee Statement

Resolution: The committee is not aware of any particular loss incidents related to failure of diaphragm pumps. Proposeditem 4c is confusing with respect to what actually is the exhaust and how it should be treated. The"appropriate location" is not well defined.


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Public Input No. 92-NFPA 30-2015 [ Section No. 18.5.4.1 ]

18.5.4.1

The maximum quantity of liquids permitted for incidental operations in a single fire area shall not exceed thegreater of the following:

(1)

(2) The aggregate sum of the following:

(3) 25 gal (95 L) of Class IA liquids in containers

(4) 120 gal (454 L) of Class IB, Class IC, Class II, or Class III liquids in containers

(5) 1585 gal (6000 L) of any combination of the following:

(6) Class IB, IC, II, or IIIA liquids in metal portable tanks or metal intermediate bulk containers, eachnot exceeding 793 gal (3000 L)

(7) Class II or Class IIIA liquids in nonmetallic intermediate bulk containers that have beensubjected to a standard fire test that demonstrates acceptable inside storage fire perfromance andshall be listed and labeled , each not exceeding 793 gal (3000 L)

(8) 20 portable tanks or intermediate bulk containers each not exceeding 793 gal (3000 L) of Class IIIBliquids

Additional Proposed Changes

File Name Description Approved

T29_Composite_IBCs_-_Slide_20_from_2015_NFPA_Conference.pdf T29 Compostie IBCs Slide


Non-listed Composite IBCs (Rigid nonmetallic intermediate bulk containers) that contain hydrocarbon liquids have been shown in laboratory testing to fail between 1 minute 12 second and 1 minute 56 seconds following fire exposure, and in large scale fire testing in the range of 2 minutes 30 seconds (UK HSE, 2007; Wieczorek & Yee, 2008). The catastrophic loss of hydrocarbon liquid creates an exposure pool fire in excess of 3000 square feet and can result in instantaneous heat release rates in excess of 588 Megawatts (George & Snyder, 2015). The subsequent exposure of other non-listed composite IBCs results in a rapidly expanding fire with catastrophic results (Fire Protection Research Foundation, 2014)

At present, the allowances for maximum quantity of liquids permitted for incidental operations in a single fire area are inadequate to manage the life safety and property risk presented by the rapidly released fuel load from non-listed composite IBCs involved in fire.

To adequately manage this risk, this public input is framed to do the following:

1. Require that any Rigid Plastic IBCs (UN 31H1 or 31H2) and Composite IBCs with rigid inner receptacle (UN31HZ1) for allowed in Section 18.5.4.1(1)(c)(ii) of Class II and IIIA liquids be shall be subjected to a standard fire test that demonstrates acceptable inside storage fire performance and shall be listed and labeled.

References:

UK Health & Safety Executive. (2007). Fire performance of composite IBCs. Norwich, England: accessed from http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrpdf/rr564.pdf

Wieczorek, C.J. & Yee, G.G.; (2008). Fluid Compatibility with Intermediate Bulk Containers; FM Global

George, T. & Snyder M; (2015). Managing Fire Risks of Composite Intermediate Bulk Containers (CIBCs): Understanding

* The amount required to supply incidental operations for one continuous 24-hour period


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• Pool Fires are the enemy!

• Consider a 275 gallon CIBC of Lube Oil:

20

CIBCS – MITIGATION STRATEGY

83 BTU/sec to 694 BTU/sec300,000 BTU/h to 2,500,000 BTU/h

Typical Package Boiler

Depth of spill 0.125 in. 0.25 in. 0.5 in. 1 in.Area of spill 3,529 sq.ft. 1,765 sq.ft. 882 sq.ft. 441 sq.ft.

557,480 BTU/sec 278,808 BTU/sec 139,221 BTU/sec 69,221 BTU/sec588 MW 294 MW 147 MW 73 MW

Duration 1.03 min 2.06 min 4.13 min 8.25 minFlame Height* 69 ft 54 ft 43 ft 34 ft

# of Package Boilers** 803 boilers 401 boilers 200 boilers 100 boilers

Heat Release

* Method of Thomas - Reference: SFPE Handbook of Fire Protection Engineering, 2nd Edition, 1995, Page 3-204.

** Assuming 2,500,000 BTU/hr Boiler


Challenges & Fire Code Requirements. 2015 NFPA Conference & Expo Technical Presentation T29; Slide 20.

Fire Protection Research Foundation; The fire risk of Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs). (2014). Retrieved July 4, 2015, from http://www.nfpa.org/ibc

Related Public Inputs for This Document

Related Input Relationship

Public Input No. 76-NFPA 30-2015 [Section No. 9.4.3[Excluding any Sub-Sections]]

Identical risk control issues for non-listed Composite IBCsin Class II and IIIA liquid service.


Submitter Full Name: MICHAEL SNYDER

Organization: Dow Corning Corporation

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Submittal Date: Mon Jul 06 09:17:10 EDT 2015

Committee Statement


Statement: The technical committee agrees with the proponent's intent. This FR addresses PI 76 in a manner consistentwith Tables 16.5.2.9 and 16.5.2.10 by requiring listing. For simplicity, the requirement for listing is added as afootnote to the entry in the table.

The amendments proposed in PI 92 and PI 86 are not adopted because they would be redundant to thechange adopted in table 9.4.3.


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Public Input No. 51-NFPA 30-2015 [ New Section after 19.2.1 ]

TITLE OF NEW CONTENT

A 19.2.1 Used or waste.cooking oil shall not be contaminated with lowwer classification liquids. ..


provides that class IIIB waste or used oil covered by the chapter is not degraded to a lower classification




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Committee Statement

Resolution: This added material is not relevant to section 19.2.1 which simply defines class IIIB cooking oils.


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Public Input No. 35-NFPA 30-2015 [ Section No. 19.7 ]

19.7 Cooking Oil Storage Tank Systems in Commercial Kitchens.

19.7.1 Scope.

19.7.1.1

This section shall apply to storage tank systems for cooking oil, as defined in 19.2.1, located in commercialkitchens where tank capacities are greater than 60 gal (227 L).

19.7.1.2

This section shall apply to both fresh and waste cooking oil storage tank systems.

19.7.1.3*

Where there are conflicts between the requirements of this section and requirements of other sections of this code,the requirements of this section shall take precedence.

19.7.2 Design and Construction of Cooking Oil Storage Tanks.

19.7.2.1 Materials of Construction.

Tanks shall be of metallic or nonmetallic construction.

19.7.2.1.1

Tanks and their appurtenances shall be constructed of materials compatible with cooking oil.

19.7.2.1.2*

For tanks storing waste cooking oil, the tanks and their appurtenances shall be constructed of materials compatiblewith cooking oil at a minimum temperature of 140°F (60°C) continuous and 235°F (113°C) intermittent.

19.7.2.2 Design Standards.

19.7.2.2.1*

Metallic cooking oil storage tanks shall be listed in accordance with ANSI/UL 142, Standard for Steel AbovegroundTanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids, or ANSI/UL 80, Standard for Steel Tanks for Oil-Burner Fuels andOther Combustible Liquids.

19.7.2.2.2

Nonmetallic cooking oil storage tanks shall meet the following requirements:

(1) Tanks shall be listed for use with cooking oil, unless otherwise approved.

(2) Tanks shall not exceed 200 gal (757 L) per tank.

19.7.2.3 Normal Venting.

19.7.2.3.1

The normal vent(s) shall be located above the maximum normal liquid level.

19.7.2.3.2

The normal vent shall be at least as large as the largest filling or withdrawal connection.

19.7.2.3.3

Where used, normal vents, including vent piping, that are smaller than 1.25 in. (32 mm) nominal inside diametershall be tested to verify that internal tank pressures will remain below a gauge pressure of 0.5 psi (3.5 kPa) undermaximum expected flow rates for tank filling and withdrawal. These tests shall be permitted to be conducted by aqualified outside agency or by the manufacturer, if certified by a qualified observer.

19.7.2.3.4*

Normal vents shall be permitted to discharge inside the building.

19.7.2.4 Emergency Venting.

19.7.2.4.1

Cooking oil storage tanks shall be provided with emergency relief venting in accordance with Chapter 22.


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19.7.2.4.2

For nonmetallic cooking oil storage tanks, emergency relief venting by form of construction shall be permitted. Thisshall include the low melting point of the material of construction of the tank.

19.7.2.4.3

For metallic cooking oil storage tanks, emergency relief venting by form of construction shall be prohibited.

19.7.2.4.4

Emergency vents shall be permitted to discharge inside the building.

19.7.2.5* Prevention of Overfilling of Cooking Oil Storage Tanks.

Every cooking oil storage tank shall be provided with means to prevent an accidental overfill. Such means shall beautomatic and fail-safe in nature. (This requirement seems to overstep the NFPA and adds additional costs thatwhen used with cooking oil, in a short time clogs and sticks requiring regular maintenance. Lights, alarms, visuallevel indicators should be acceptable alternatives to perevent accidental overfills.)

19.7.2.6 Tank Heating.

19.7.2.6.1*

Electrical equipment used for heating cooking oil shall be listed to ANSI/UL 499, Standard for Electrical HeatingAppliances, and shall comply with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.

19.7.2.6.2*

Electrical equipment used for heating cooking oil shall comply with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, and shall beequipped with automatic means to limit the temperature of the oil to less than 140°F (60°C).

19.7.2.6.3

Use of electrical immersion heaters in nonmetallic tanks shall be prohibited. (Unneccesary, if 19.7.2.6.1 and19.7.2.6.2 can be met with an immersion heater, then immersion heaters should be permitted.)

19.7.3 Tank Installation and Testing.

19.7.3.1 Location of Cooking Oil Storage Tanks.

Tanks shall be installed in locations appropriate for storage of foodstuffs or inventory and shall not be installed inareas designated as cooking areas.

19.7.3.1.1*

Tanks shall be spaced at least 3 ft (0.9 m) away from any cooking appliance or any surface heated to atemperature above 140°F (60°C) continuous and at least 6 ft (1.8 m) away from any open flame.

19.7.3.1.2*

Tanks shall not be installed under commercial kitchen ventilation hoods.

19.7.3.1.3

Tanks shall not be required to be separated from one another.

19.7.3.2 Foundations for and Anchoring of Cooking Oil Storage Tanks.

19.7.3.2.1

Tank supports shall be secured to the tank and to the floor, ceiling or wall to prevent the tank from tipping over. Fora flat-bottom tank resting directly on the floor, the tank shall be secured to the floor, ceiling or wall to prevent thetank from tipping over.

19.7.3.2.2

In areas subject to earthquakes, tank supports, the foundation, and anchoring shall meet the requirements of theapplicable building code for the specific seismic zone. Engineering evaluation by a qualified, impartial outsideagency shall be an acceptable method of meeting this requirement.

19.7.3.2.3

Where a tank is located in areas subject to flooding, the method for anchoring the tank to the floor shall be capableof preventing the tank, either full or empty, from floating during a rise in water level up to the established maximumflood stage. Engineering evaluation by a qualified, impartial outside agency shall be an acceptable method ofmeeting this requirement.

19.7.3.3 Tank Openings Other than Vents.


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19.7.3.3.1

Each connection to the tank below the normal liquid level through which liquid can normally flow shall be providedwith an internal or external valve located as close as possible to the shell of the tank, in accordance with Chapter22.

19.7.3.3.2*

Connections to the tank above the normal liquid level through which liquid can normally flow shall not be requiredto have a valve, provided there exists a liquidtight closure at the opposite end of the line. The liquidtight closureshall be in the form of a valve, a plug, or a coupling or fitting with positive shutoff.

19.7.3.4 Field Testing.

19.7.3.4.1*

As an alternate method to the testing requirements in Chapter 21, cooking oil storage tanks shall be tested forleaks at the time of installation by filling the tank with cooking oil to a liquid level above the highest tank seam orconnection within the normal liquid level. Before the tank is placed in service, all leaks shall be corrected in anapproved manner or the tank shall be replaced.

19.7.3.4.2

An approved listing mark on a cooking oil storage tank shall be considered to be evidence of compliance with tanktesting requirements.

19.7.4 Fire Protection for Cooking Oil Storage Tanks.

19.7.4.1 Identification for Emergency Responders.

A sign or marking that meets the requirements ofNFPA 704, Standard System for the Identification of the Hazardsof Materials for Emergency Response, or another approved system, shall be applied to each cooking oil storagetank in accordance with Chapter 21. Additional signage shall be applied to each tank identifying the contents of thetank as cooking oil, either fresh or waste.

19.7.4.2*

In areas where tanks are located, no additional ventilation shall be required beyond that necessary for comfortventilation, provided that all cooking equipment is equipped with exhaust systems in accordance with NFPA 96,Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations.

19.7.4.3

If ventilation is not provided as specified in 19.7.4.2, then the tank shall be vented to another room inside thebuilding that meets these requirements, or the tank shall be vented to the outside of the building.

19.7.5 Transfer Lines.

19.7.5.1* Design and Construction of Fresh Cooking Oil Transfer Lines.

Transfer lines for fresh cooking oil shall be permitted to be constructed of metallic or nonmetallic materials that arecompatible with cooking oil and food products. Nonmetallic transfer lines shall also meet the followingrequirements:

(1) Transfer lines in pressure applications shall be rated for a working gauge pressure of 100 psi (689 kPa) at70°F (21°C) or the maximum output pressure of the transfer pump, whichever is higher.

(2) Transfer lines in suction applications shall be rated for full vacuum at 70°F (21°C).

(3) Transfer lines shall be rated for temperatures up to 120°F (49°C) continuous.

(4) The maximum nominal inside diameter shall be no larger than 1.25 in. (32 mm).

(5) Leakage shall be controlled through the use of check valves or antisiphon valves at points where the linesconnect to the fresh oil tank.

19.7.5.2* Design and Construction of Waste Cooking Oil Transfer Lines.

Waste cooking oil transfer lines shall be permitted to be constructed of metallic or nonmetallic materials that arecompatible with cooking oil.

19.7.5.2.1

Transfer lines shall be rated for use with cooking oil at elevated temperatures of 275°F (135°C) continuous and350°F (177°C) intermittent.

19.7.5.2.2

Nonmetallic transfer lines shall be rated for working pressures up to 250 psi (1724 kPa) at 275°F (135°C).


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19.7.5.3 Flow Control.

Cooking oil transfer lines shall be equipped with means to prevent unintended transfer or dispensing of cooking oil.These means shall be permitted to be in the form of momentary control switches, valves, check valves, antisiphonvalves, plugs, couplings, fittings, or any combination thereof that are fail-safe in nature.

19.7.5.4 Pressure Control.

Pumping systems used to transfer cooking oil shall have means to prevent overpressurization of transfer lines.These means shall be in the form of relief valves, bypass valves, pressure sensor devices, or the pressurelimitation of the pump itself.

19.7.5.5 Installation of Cooking Oil Transfer Lines in Plenum-Rated Spaces.

Cooking oil transfer lines installed in plenum-rated spaces shall be enclosed in noncombustible raceways orenclosures, or shall be covered with a material listed and labeled for installation within a plenum.

19.7.5.6 Testing of Cooking Oil Transfer Lines.

Cooking oil transfer lines shall be tested after installation and prior to use. Testing shall be with cooking oil at thenormal operating pressures. Any leaks discovered in transfer lines as a result of testing shall be repaired or thetransfer lines replaced prior to placing the transfer lines into service.


My company has been installing tanks for many years. I believe you have taken one company's perspective and the parameters seem to fit their containment system design.

I made three suggested changes;. .1. This is really not an NFPA issue, but a housekeeping issue. Less expensive options exist, I have suggested several that would put the control in the hands of the location management. 2. Immersion heaters that meet the prior two points should be acceptable, 19.7.2.6.3 is unnecessary. 3. These systems are not prone to tip any more than a hot water heater connected to fixed piping would tip. If this requirement stays in place, options exist that are were not taken into account, Ceiling or wall supports should also be acceptable to prevent a tip over.


Submitter Full Name: Richard Sabol

Organization: Mahoney Environmental

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Submittal Date: Thu Jun 11 15:29:16 EDT 2015

Committee Statement


Statement: With respect to PI 35:

19.7.2.5: The committee discussed this issue extensively in the development of this section. There is apotential hazard for large spills and the means for automatic and fail-safe controls are needed.

19.7.2.6.3: Electric immersion heaters are the source of frequent plastic tank ignitions. The committeerecognized this with the development of the criteria and intended to exclude the use of immersion heaters innon-metallic tanks.

19.7.3.2 Clarifies the application of the code with respect to permissible means of securing tanks. The changeallows for additional means of securing the tank as proposed by PI 35.


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19.7.2.2 Listing Requirements and Design Standards.

19.7.2.2.1 *

Metallic cooking oil storage tanks shall be listed in accordance with ANSI/UL 142, Standard for Steel AbovegroundTanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids, or ANSI/UL 80, Standard for Steel Tanks for Oil-Burner Fuels andOther Combustible Liquids.

19.7.2.2.2

Nonmetallic cooking oil storage tanks shall meet the following requirements:Tanks shall be listed for use withcooking oil, unless otherwise approved.Tanks in accordance with UL 2152 Outline of Investigation for SpecialPurpose Nonmetallic Containers & Tanks for Specific Combustible or Noncombustible Liquids. Nonmetallictanks shall not exceed 200 gal (757 L) per tank.


The UL 2152 Outline of Investigation was developed to evaluate the construction and performance of nonmetallic tanks for the storage of new and waste cooking oil. As a convenience to code users this proposal requires nonmetallic tanks to be listed to UL 2152, and removes corresponding construction and performance requirements from the code that are difficult if not impossible for designers and code enforcers to determine compliance. Marking and instruction requirements in UL 2152 reflect many of the installation requirements included in Section 19.7. UL 2152 production line test requirements verify compliance with Section 19.7.3.4.2 .


Submitter Full Name: RONALD FARR

Organization: UL LLC

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Submittal Date: Thu Jul 02 13:50:58 EDT 2015

Committee Statement

Resolution: The standard has not yet been published. The proposal would eliminate the opportunity for other listings.


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29.3.28.4

Where no fire water main is provided, at least two 150 lb (68 kg) wheeled dry chemical extinguishers with ratingsof 240-B:C shall be provided. The extinguishers shall be located within 50 ft (15 m) of pump or manifold areas andshall be easily reached along emergency access paths.


A 150 lb dry chemical extinguisher has a rating of 240-B:C. The rating relates to the fire fighting capacity of the extinguisher. Referring to the rating rather than weight will ensure that an appropriate extinguisher is installed.


Submitter Full Name: Jennifer Boyle

Organization: Fred B. Goodnight, Amerex Corporation

Affilliation: Fire Equipment Manufacturers Association

Street Address:

City:

State:

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Submittal Date: Fri May 22 09:27:34 EDT 2015

Committee Statement


Statement: The rating is the appropriate method to identify the extinguishers. Clarification was provided to allow existing150 lb extinguishers to remain in service.


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Public Input No. 25-NFPA 30-2015 [ Section No. A.29.3.28 ]

A.29.3.28

Because of the many variables involved, exact requirements cannot be provided. However, Table A.29.3.28provides guidance on the level of fire protection typically provided at wharves and marine terminals handlingflammable liquids.

Table A.29.3.28 Typical Fire Protection for Wharves and Marine Terminals

Locations

WaterDemand

(gpm)

Hydrant

Monitorsa

(gpm)HoseReels

FireExtinguisher

DryChemical

InternationalShore

Connection

EmergencyEquipment

Lockers

Monitorsand Hose

FoamConcentrate

Required(gal)

Fire BoatConnection

30lb

150 lb120-B:C

240-B:CWheeled

Bargeterminals

500–1000 Two 500Two 1

1⁄42 NR NR 1 100b NR

Tankers20,000 DWTand under

1000–2000 Two 500Two 1

1⁄42 1 1 1 300b 2

20,001–70,000DWT

2000 Two 1000Four 1

1⁄4 c 2 2d 2 1 2000 2

70,001 DWTand over 2000e Two 1000

Four 11⁄4 c 3 2d 2 1 2000f 2

Sea islands 2000–4000e Three 1000Four 1

1⁄4 c 4 2 3 2 3000 2

For SI units, 1 gpm = 3.8 L/min; 1 gal = 3.8 L; 1 lb = 0.45 kg.

NR: Not required.

aA minimum of two 1 1⁄2 in. (38 mm) hydrant outlets should be provided at each monitor riser.

bCan be provided by onshore mobile equipment.

cOne hose reel at each berth should have foam capability.

dThe proximity of adjacent berths can reduce total required.

eUnder-dock systems are optional. Add water for under-dock system (0.16 × area).

fUnder-dock systems are optional. Add foam for under-dock system (0.16 × 0.3 × 30 × area).


A 30 lb dry chemical extinguisher is rated 120-B:C. A 150 lb wheeled extinguisher is rated 240-B:C. The ratings refer to the fire fighting capacity of the extinguisher. Using extinguisher ratings will ensure that the appropriate extinguishers are installed.


Submitter Full Name: Jennifer Boyle

Organization: Fred B. Goodnight, Amerex Corporation

Affilliation: Fire Equipment Manufacturers Association

Street Address:

City:

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Zip:

Submittal Date: Fri May 22 09:44:20 EDT 2015

Committee Statement


Statement: The rating is the appropriate method to identify the extinguishers. Table A.29.3.28 has been amended todesignate the appropriate extinguisher rating instead of designating extinguishers by weight.


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