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new fire code and level of storage

Under the new fire code, no Class I liquids, or flammable solids can be stored below the ground level. Additionally, Class II and Class IIIA liquids are only allowed in below grade sprinklered areas and Class IIIB liquids are allowed in below grade areas provided the areas are sprinklered

fume hood inspection log

(1) Inspection interval (2)Last inspection date (3) Average face velocity (4) Location of fan that serves hood (5) Inspector's name

storage room requirements

- must have a 2 hour fire rating -equipped with a continuously operated ventilation system that provides at least 6 room air changes per hour and vents to the outdoors. -A sprinkler system must be installed in each storage room -Chemicals shall not be used and all incompatible materials must be separated within the storage room. -

Fire Department Permit

- required to maintain or operate a non-production chemical laboratory or storage room in which more than 1 gallon of flammable or combustible liquid or 75 SCF of flammable gas are handled, stored, or used in testing, research, experimental or instructional work. - issued by the Fire Commissioner after the location has been inspected and approved as acceptable for such practices. - The certificate of fitness holder is responsible for ensuring that all required permits are secured in visible locations. The holder is responsible for complying with the requirements of the Fire code. - Permits are valid for 12 months only. Every permit or renewal shall require an inspection and shall expire after twelve months. Permits are not transferable and any change in occupancy, operation, tenancy or ownership shall require that a new permit be issued. Current permits (or a legible copy) shall be readily available for inspection by any representative of the department

Annaul extinguishmer inspection

ANNUALLY At least annually all Portable Fire Extinguishers must be checked by a W-96 Certificate of Fitness holder from FDNY approved company. After each annual inspection W-96 COF holder will replace the PFE tag. The information of the annual inspection record must be indicated on the new PFE tag

C14 Required Coverage

At least one C-14 Certificate of Fitness holder shall be present on each of floor of the laboratory unit on which laboratory operations requiring a permit are being conducted.

Boiling Point

BOILING POINT: The temperature at which the vapor pressure of a liquid equals the atmospheric pressure of 14.7 pounds per square inch (psia) or 760 mm of mercury. Where a boiling point is unavailable for the material in question or for mixtures which do not have a constant boiling point, for the purposes of this classification, the 20- percent evaporated point of a distillation performed in accordance with ASTM D 86 shall be used as the boiling point of the liquid.

Combustible Liquid

COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID: Any liquid that has a closed-cup flash point at or above 100°F, as determined by the standard test procedures.

Class A Fire

Class A fires occur when ordinary combustible materials are ignited. For example, wood, cardboard, and most plastics fires are Class A fires. Water type extinguishers should be used to extinguish these fires. The water type extinguishers cool the fire while quenching the flame.

class I liquid transfering

Class I liquids shall not be transferred from one vessel to another in any exit access corridor, and the spill scenario shall be limited to less than 5 gal for handling or storing all hazardous chemicals

NFPA Diamond

Clockwisr from top: RED: Flamablity Yellow: Instability White: Special Blue: health

FLAMMABLE LIQUID

FLAMMABLE LIQUID: Any liquid that has a closed-cup flash point below 100°F, as determined by the standard test procedures

Failure to comply with provisions

Failure to comply with these provisions may subject Certificate of Fitness holder and/or permit holders to enforcement action, including violations, summonses and fines.

Flammable and combustible liquid storage cabinet

Flammable and combustible liquid storage cabinets must be provided with a conspicuous label in red letters on contrasting background which reads: FLAMMABLE—KEEP FIRE AWAY. The cabinet doors must be well fitted, self-closing and equipped with a three-point latch. The bottom of the cabinet shall be liquid-tight to a height of at least 2 inches. The combined total quantity of liquids in a cabinet shall not exceed 120 gallons

New Laboratories fire code implemented in

July 2014. Any labs built before July 1st 2008 can be OLD code, after July 1st 2008 -NEW CODE

Lecture Bottle

LECTURE BOTTLE: A small compressed gas container up to a size of approximately 2 in. X 13 in.

PFE Tags

Must be attached to fire extinguisher COF stamp - stamped with the COF fitness holder information

Fire Extinguisher Inspections - Monthly

Must occur monthly and be a quick check (1) the fire extinguisher is fully charged; (2) it is in its designated place; (3) it has not been actuated or tampered with; (4) there is no obvious or physical damage or condition to prevent its operation. The information of the monthly inspection record must include the date of the inspection, the name/initials of the person who did the inspection. This monthly quick check is documented on the back of the PFE tag or by an approved electronic method that provides a permanent record.

fume hood velocity and sash height

No less than 75/80 average of 100, (120-150 for new code) sash height 12-18 inch range

White special in diamond

OX: Oxidizer W: Unusual reactivity with water

no smoking sign

a.) In rooms or areas where hazardous materials are stored or used. b.) Within 25 feet of outdoor hazardous material storage, handling and use areas, including dispensing areas. c.) Facilities or areas within facilities in which smoking has been entirely prohibited

Class K Fire

are kitchen fires in cooking appliances that involve combustible cooking media (vegetable or animal oils and fats). Fire extinguishers for the protection of Class K hazards shall b selected from types that are specifically listed and labeled for use on Class K fires. The use of the markings to identify a fire extinguisher's suitability is particularly important: the marking are shown in the table below.

acid storage

The best choice for storing acid containers is a chemically-resistant cabinet designed for that purpose, with polyethylene construction being the best choice. Polyethylene spill trays are also a very good idea, whether acids are stored on a bench top or in a cabinet. Containers of sodium bicarbonate or other suitable neutralizing or absorbing agents must be provided where more than 5 gallons are stored or used per laboratory or storage room and accessible in these storage areas at all times.

FLASH POINT

The minimum temperature in degrees Fahrenheit at which a liquid will give off sufficient vapors to form an ignitable mixture with air near the surface or in the container, but will not sustain combustion. The flash point of a liquid shall be determined by appropriate test procedure and apparatus as specified in ASTM D 56, ASTM D 93 or ASTM D 3278.

Oxygen sensor

When the total cryogenic gas capacity in one fire area exceeds the permit limit of 60 gallons, an oxygen sensor equipped with an audible alarm shall be provided in cryogenic gas storage or used areas to continuously monitor the level of oxygen in the area. The alarm shall actuate when oxygen concentration drops below 19.5%

Class C Fire

occur when electrical equipment catches fire. These fires must be fought with fire extinguishers that do not conduct electricity. Fire extinguishers for the protection of delicate electronic chemical extinguishers must be used to extinguish electrical fires. Foam and water type extinguishers must not be used to extinguish electrical fires. After shutting off the electrical equipment, extinguishers for Class A or B fires may be used. As a result, the fire extinguisher shall be sized and located on the basis of the anticipated either Class A or Class B hazard.

Class B Fire

occur when flammable liquids such as gasoline, kerosene, grease and oil are ignited. These fires must extinguished by smothering the flame. The flame may be smothered using CO2, dry chemical or foam extinguishers. Water type extinguishers should not be used for class B fires. However, personnel should be aware that CO2 and dry chemical extinguishers are likely to be ineffective against oxidizer-based (e.g. oxidizer or organic peroxide) fires. All laboratories are required to have the minimum fire extinguisher rating of 20-B with maximum travel distance of 50 ft.

Class D Fire

occur when they involve combustible metals, such as magnesium, titanium, potassium, sodium, and lithium. For metallic or pyrophoric material fires, do not use water, foam or carbon dioxide as an extinguishing agent. Dousing metallic fires with inappropriate extinguisher may generate flammable gas, an extremely dangerous explosion hazard, particularly if fire is in a confined environment. Use extinguishers designed for class D fires only.

dispensing class 1 liquids

shall be performed either in a separate area outdoors or inside liquid storage areas specifically designed and protected for dispensing Class I flammable liquids. However, if the amount is less than or equal to 5 gal in capacity, it can also be performed in a chemical fume hood or in an area provided with ventilation adequate to prevent accumulations of flammable vapor/air mixtures from exceeding 25 percent of the lower flammable limit. Class I liquids must not be transferred between conductive containers of greater than 1 gal capacity unless the containers are electrically interconnected by direct bonding or by indirect bonding through a common grounding system. When dispensing Class I liquids involves nonconductive containers larger than 1 gal, which can be difficult to bond or ground, special dispensing procedures commensurate with the electrical characteristics of the liquid must be developed and implemented.

Separation of incompatible materials

shall be separated while in storage except for stored materials in individual containers each having a capacity of not more than 5 pounds or 0.5 gallon. Separation shall be accomplished by: Segregating incompatible materials in storage by a distance of not less than 20 feet. Or Storing liquid and solid materials in hazardous material storage cabinets. Materials that are incompatible shall not be stored in the same cabinet. Or Storing compressed gases in gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures in accordance with the Fire Code. Materials that are incompatible shall not be stored within the same cabinet or exhausted enclosure. Or Isolating incompatible materials in storage by a noncombustible partition extending not less than 18 inches above and to the sides of the stored material

ventilation rate requirements

should have 8 room changes per hour for occupied and 4 room changes per hour for unoccupied Storage room: 6 air changes per hour and access to outside vents.

safety shower

where more than 5 gal of flamable or corrosive liquid is stored, must be in the lab or within 25 feet outside. must be tested annually and the testing record should be recorded.