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NEPA 30
Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code
2003 Edition
‘This edition of NFPA $0. Peammnable and Combustil Liquids Cog was prepared by the echnical
‘Committees involved with the Flamunable ard Combustible Liquids project, released by the Tech
‘ical Correlating Committee on Flammable and Combrsible Ligais, ane acted on by NEPA aie
May Association Technical Meeting held May 18-21, 2003, in Dallas, TX. It was istied by the
Standards Council on July 18, 2005, with an effectne date of August 7, 2058, and supersede all
previous editions,
‘This edition of NEPA 50 was approved as an Americas National Standard on July 18, 2001,
Origin and Development of NFPA 30
Froun 1913 f0 1957, this document was written asa molel municipal ardinamee know as
the Suggest Ordinance fr the Storage, Havaling and Ue af Hasnaabie Ligaits In. MST, the
formal was changed to a code. although the techaieal requivensents and provisions remained
{he same. During che 90 ear period ov existence of NFPASM, tomers revised editions fe
been published as dictated br experience and aevances i techicology
Abrict review of the mnajor changes ariopted over ie previous six editions fellows. Ih [&4, the
Chapter cover g auromotive andi marine service scion was remiened froin NFPA 30 and vases
as the basis for a separate dciient, NFPA SA, Auimativn andl Marie Stevie Station Cn, 10
tilled. Core fon Matar Feet Dispensing Favites ane Refir Cerages. Uy 1987, Chapter 5 (Industeal
Plants). Chapter 8 (Bulk Plants and Terminals). Chapter ? {Process Plants}. andl Chapier 8 (Re=
Jinevies, Chemical Plants, and Disileries were combined into single chapter an operates. In
1990, a new section wats added to Chapter 4 10 access havavdones materials storage lockers, antl
more detailed guidance wis added! to Section 58 to address ventilation of enclosed process areas
and for estinaaton of fugitive: emissions. in 183, Chaptey 4, Container and Portable Tak Stor-
age, ws complezely rewritten so tbat io requirements Were presented Hiore eles ly: especially for
mercantile accupanicies. In addition, changes were rmide #0 Ube tank liking, prenistons to alles
combined remote impounding and diking systenis and to proside relief trom the spill rontrol
reqnirements for certain secondary containuent-type tanks
I 1996, the following major changes were ineorporateck requiretiemts lor teinposary and
permanent closure of underground storage inks: requaremests for tightens tessby oF tans
‘of specific design: recognition oF intermediate bulk containers: mandatory fire prowetion
design criteria for inside storage of Fiqh,
{In 2000, the following major changes were incorporited: complete editorial rewsites of
Chapter 2, Tank Storage, and Chapter 3, Piping Sestemas: requirements for vaults fue above
round tanks and tor protected aboveground tanks; erojgaition al specific nouunevallic her:
mediate bulk containers for Class Hand Class 1H liquids, along with fire protection system
design criteria; simplified spill containmen: and drainage reaiirements; new Bre proieevon
design criteria fara mamber of fiamanable and combustile liquid cammodines: expansion of
the requizentents in Subsection 5.33.1 tne construction and separation of proces buileinge
ew Section 3.4 was added to address recirculating: heat transfer uid lheating syswenus: Hew
ection 3.11 waoadlded (o addlress solvent recovery distillation wnits; consolidation inte new
thapter 6 ofall requirements for hazardons location ¢lectieal ara clasiiieativn,
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FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS CODE
This 2003 edition of NFPA 50 incorporates the following changes:
(1) All mandatory referenced publications have been consolidated into a new Chapter 2 and all definitions into a
‘ew Chapter 3.All subsequent chapters have been renumbered accordingly.
(2) Numerous occupancy definitions have either been added or corrected to correlate with NFPA 1, Uniform Fie
Godel"; NFPA 101, Life Saety Codd; and NFPA 5000", Building Construction and Safty Code™
(8) Separation distance requirements have been reduced in Table
mally long vertical piping for fill and/or vent lines.
(5) New criteris have been added for maximum allowable container sizes in Table 62.8 and in appropriate para:
‘graphs of Chapter 6.
(6) & new Table 6-8.2(K) contains fire protection design criteria for unsaturated polyester resins, including appro-
priate amendments to Figure 6.8.2(a) and Figure 6.8.5
(7) Anew Annex D.5 contains suggested fire protection desi
protection of liquids in I-gallon plastic containers.
(6) Revisions have been made to the Section 7.3 spacing requirements and construction requirements for process
buildings,
(9) Special requirements have been added in
ign criteria using high-expansion foam systems for
Section 7.4 for insulated piping for recirculating heat transfer systems,
0) Anew 7.18.3.2 provides guidance prohibiting permanent interconnections between fire water Sstems and pro.
‘cess water systems,COMMITTEE PERSONNE sos
“Technical Correlating Committee on Flammable and Combustible Liquids
Edward Hildebrandt, Chair
Village of Morton Grove, IL [E)
John A. Davenport, West Point, VA (U] Douglas A. Rivers, 3M Company, MN (U}
James D. Kieffer Kieffer & Associates, Inc, Canada (SE] Orville M. Sige, Je, Loss Conuol Associates inc. PA [SE]
Richard §, Kraus, Petroleum Safes Consultants, VA (M] “lagh Patrick Tones, Society ofthe Plastics Industry, Ine
Rep. Amenean Petroleum Insttte pe tM)
‘Wuliam E. Rebs, BOCA Internationa, Inc IL (6)
Alternate
‘Ghark D. Shepard, ExxonMobil Corporation, VA [M0]
(Alto B'S. Kraus)
Nonvoting
David L. Blomquist, Blomquist Fire Protection ‘Amthony M. Ondile, Lost Control Asociates nc. PA
Engineering, CA Brovke B. Smith, J, Arpen Engincering nc.,CO
{Member Emerias) Jack Woycheese, "Hughes Associates. Inc. CA
Gary R, Glowinei,“Glowinsh & Associates Inc, WE [SE]
Donald M.fobnsoa, Walnut Creek, CA
(Member Emerivs)
Robert P. Benedetti, NFPA Staff Liaison
hist pst he membership at the ie the Comair was Bate om the inal text of tis eition Since tha time
anges the membership may hve cure. Ake fo lssifitions i found athe back ofthe document
NOTE: Membership on a committe shall notin an of itself constitute an endorsement ofthe Association or
thy document developed by the commitiee on which the member serves,
‘Committee Scope: Ths Committee shall have primary responsibility for documents on safeguarding against
{he Ire and exosion hazards asocated wth the storage. handing, and use of flammable and combustible
Tiguids and «lasing flammable and cormbustible qui,
‘Technical Committee on Fundamentals (FLC-FUN)
Gary R. Glowinsht, Chair
CGlowinght & Asocates, In, WI [SE]
Robert P.Benededi, Ninvoting Sevtary
‘NEPS, MA
Gerald A. Gordon, ‘Gfeif Brothers Corporation, IL (M] Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety Consultants, VA [S]
Dwight H. Havens, City of Phoenix Fire Department, AZ Jack Woycheese, Hughes Asocates, Ine, CA (SE]
tl Gheril A. Zeiset,PennzoilQuaker State Company, TX
Joy J Jablonski, HSB Profesional Loss Control, TX (1) oa
James. Kieffer, Kiefer & Awocates, Ine. Canada (SE]
Alternates
Peter R Apostoluk, Greif Brothers Corporation, tL (St) Kenneth H. Turnbull, Texaco. TX {M]
{le tone Gordon) (Ale 0 RS. Kras)
Josep L. Scheffey, Hughes Asociates, Ine. MD (SE
“Alico. Woxcheewe)
Robert P Renedet NFPA Staff Liaison
his i pests the membership the ime the Comme sas Blot om the fal tet ofthis eition Since that time,
eens ithe mambo may hove crud hey fa asifietins i found atthe Back of he dour
NOTE: Membership ona committee shal notin and of itself constitute an endorsement ofthe Association or
hv document developed by the commitice on which the member zene
Committee Scope: This Commitice shall have primary responsibilty for documents of portions of doc
eee the bei requirements for safeguarding against the Sire and explosion hazards associated with the
Metage and handling flammable and combustible liquids, This Committee sal also have responsibilty
AoraBi one related to flammable and combussble hquids and foreviteria for the clasifieaton of lam
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‘Technical Committee on Operations (FILC-OPS)
Jack Woycheese, Chair
Hughes Anworintes, Inc, CA [SE]
Brian J. lark, Liberty Mutual Group, CT [1
Rep. Alliance of American Insurers
Gary K.Glowinski, Glowinshi & Awociaes, Ine, W1 (SE)
John P.Harmana, John Hartmann & Associates IL [SE]
Dwight H. Haveas, ‘Giv of Phoenix Fire Deparment, AZ
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Richard J. Hild, DuPont Performance Coatings, DEM)
Edward Hildebrandt, Vilage of Morton Grove IL [)
Richard B. Hophinsoa, Kemper Insarance Companies,
MAT)
Jey}- Jablonski, HSB Profesional Loss Control, TX (1)
‘Joshy Paul Kalangal, Office ofthe Fire Marshal, Canada
Fl
James D. Kieffer, Kieffer & Associates, Inc, Canada [SE]
Gregory D. Kirby, CYTEC Industries, incorporated, WV
i
Rep. American Chemistry Counc
David C. Kirby, Baker Engineering & Risk Consulting,
WV ISR}
Donald J. Koha, Kobn Engineering, PA (SE)
Joho A. Davenport, West Point, VA
‘Noung Ale to GEGAPS Rep )
Ghire VDe Taeye, LMG Property Engineering, NY 0]
(Alco B.} Clark)
David W, Owen, ExxonMobil Corporation, VA [M]
(Alto C.D. Shepard)
aglas A. Rivers, M1 Company, MN (U)
hic We A. Poppen)
Do
Michael B, Moore,
Administration, BC
US. Occupational Safety & Health
Robert P Benedetti, NFPA Stal Liaison,
Nonvoting
Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety Consultan, VA [M)
Rep, American Pewoleum Institate
Lary M. Kreh, PPG Industries, nc, PA [M)
Joho A. LeBlanc, FM Global, MA (i)
Robert E. McClay, East Carolina Universi, NC (SE]
Rep. American Society of Salety Engineers
‘Thaddeus A. Nosal,Aunenican Insurance Services Group.
n¥i)
Anthony M. Onde, Loss Control Asociates Ine, PA {SE}
‘Ari H. Poppen, 3M Company-indusirial Markets, MN
wy
Sosan M. Preske, St. Paul Insurance Companies, N (1
Robert N. Renkes, Petroleum Equipment Insite, OK
iM
George A. Seuss, Jr, Verlan
m
Clark D. Shepard, ExxonMobil Corporation, VA (M)
Brooke B. Smith, Je, Aspen Engincesing linc, CO [SE)
‘Scot M. Tyler, Duke Engineering and Sersices IL {U)
Rep. Edison Electric Institute
Insurance Company, MD
Joseph L. Scheffey, Hughes Associates Inc, MD [SE]
(Al. to] Woycheese)
Onille M. Sie, Je, Loss Control Associates Inc, PA ISE
(Akt (oA M. Orie)
Kevin F.Sykora, The Sherwin Wiliams Company, OH {SE}
(Alt to RE. Mey)
‘Terence P. Smith, US, Department of Labor, DC
(Nonvoung Alt. to M.B: Moore)
hs pst the membership at the inet Commit was balled om the inal tt of th eition. Sine ha in,
‘anges in the membership may have occured. hy Wo elasifeations fund oth baka he dorament
‘NOTE: Membership on a commie shall notin and ofitelf constitute an endorsement of the sociation oF
any document developed by the committe on which the member serves,
Committee Scope: This Committe shall have primary rexponsibility for documents or portions of doc
‘ments on safeguarding against the fre and explosion hazards asociated with operations that involve the
handling. transfer, ane use of fasnmable and combustible liquids, elther as & principal activity Or ah
incident acu
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‘Technical Committee on Storage and Warehousing of Containers and Portable Tanks (FLC-SWC)
Anthony M. Orie, Chair
Loss Control Associates, ne, PA(SE]
Jom A. Davenport, West Point VA(1]
‘Rep. GE Global Asset Protection Sewices
John J Foley, The RIA Group, inc, GA (SE]
‘Gary R. Glowinski, Glowinaki& Associate, Inc. WL {SE}
Gerald A. Gordon, Greif Brothers Corporation, IL (M)
Dwight H. Havens, City of Phoenix Fire Department. AZ
cE
Richard J. Hild, DuPont Performance Coatings, DE [MI]
Rep. National Paint & Coatings Awociauon
ewan Hildebrandt, Vilage of Morton Grove, IL. (E]
Joshy Paul Kalungal, Office of the Fire Marshal, Canada
(Ee)
James D. Kieffer, Kicter &e Associates, Inc, Canada [SE]
Gregory D. Kirby, CYTEC Industries, incorporated, WV
Ww}
‘Rep’ American Chemisty Couinit
David. Kirby, Baker Engineering & Risk Consultants,
WISE]
Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety Consultants, VA(M
Rep. American Petroleum Insite
John A: LeBlanc, FM Global, MA (1)
Peter R. Apostoluk, Greif Brothers Corporation 1 (M}
(Ale C.A. Gordon)
‘Tracey D. Bellamy, TVA Fire and Life Safey, GA {UI
(Alto WJ Tomes)
‘Robert H. Christopher, RC Associates, DEM]
(Alo RJ. Bild)
Brian J. Clark, Liberty Mua Group, CT (1)
(Alt oR MeKim)
Dennis R Freezer, Steel Shipping Container Insitute,
bets)
al to. Massa)
Pravinray B. Gandhi, Underwriters Laboratories Ine. IL
RT]
(Alt to MJ. Babich)
Douglas L Jeffries, Chevron Research & Technology
Company. CA (M)
(Ale to RS. Kraus)
Robert P. Benedetti, NFPA Saf Lisson.
Jerry Mama, CP Louisiana, Incorporated, LA (M]
Rep. Stel Shipping Container Inetitte
Roger McKim, LMG Property Engineering, OR [1]
Rep. Aliance of American insurers
Navin D. Mebta, “US. Department of Defense-Defense
Logistic Agency, VA [U}
Marin J Pabich, "Underwriters Laboratories inc. f.(RT]
[Lee Rindfus, Marsh Risk Consulting, MA (1)
Douglas A. Rivers, 3M Company, MN (Ul
Joseph L. Scheffey, Hughes Asocites, Ine, MD {SE}
Michael Spence, Brown Sprinkler Corporation, KY (IM)
‘Rep. Nationa Fite Sprinkler Association
‘Arthur M. Stevens, Stevens Associates, FL (M]
Rep. Safe Way Manufacturing, In
David C. Tabar, The Sherwin-Williams Company, OH
it)
‘Willm J. Tomes, TVA Fire and Life Safer GA (UI
Rep: The Home Depot
‘Hugh Patrick Toner, Society of the Plates Indust. [ne
betsy
Marin H. Worlanan, The Viking Corporation, Mt (1)
Rep, American Fire Sprinkler Asociation, ine
Cove Marea, Lake Haven Cy Pre Department AZ
(Alt co D. H, Havens)
ArH Poppen, $8 Company industria Markets MS
(Alt 10 D.A. Rives)
Onille M. Sie, Je. Loss Control Ascites ine. PA [SE]
“Alt co M, Orie)
Ronald J Stephens,. Allan Automatic Sprinkler
Corporation of Surthem California, CA IM)
{lio M. Spence)
David C. Swenson, ‘The Sherwin: Willams Company, OH
iM
{Alt 0 D.C. Tabar)
Daniel. Venies, Marsh USA Inc. MI [1]
‘ali co L. Rindfuss)
Jack Woychease, “Hues Asiociats, Ine, CA [SE]
(alto) LSeheey)
This fit opetents the membership atthe time the Comite eas baloted onthe fna xt ofthis edition. Since tat time
anges ie membership may have occured. A hey classeation fond a the back othe document
NOTE: Membership on committe shall notin andof ise constitute an endorsement of the Asociation oF
any document developed by the commitiee on which the member serves
Conamittee Scope: This Committee shall have
nary responsibility for documents or portions of doe
ments on safeguarding against the fire and explosion hazards asociated with the storage, warehousing, and
display merchandising of flammable and combustble liquids im containers and in portable canks whose
‘pacity dacs not exceed 2500 liters (660 gallon).
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‘Technical Committee on Tank Storage and Piping Systems (FLG-TAN)
Brooke B. Smith
Chair
‘Aspen Engineering inc”, O [SE]
Ga0,T: Ansterman, Burns & McDonnell Engineering
ConMO {SE}
Yon¥. Brannan, Underwriter Laboratories In, I [RT]
Sullivan D. Curran, Fiberglass Tank & Pipe Inu, PX
i
Gharles A. Davis, URS Corporation, FL. (SE)
Wame Geyer, Stee! Tank Insitute IL [M)
Robert D. Grawsam, PARTNER RE US\CF [1
Joho F Hartmans, John Hartmann & Associate. I [SE]
Dwight H. Havens, ‘City of Phoenix Fire Departament AZ
te)
Douglas L Jeffries,
Company: CA (U}
Rep. American Petroleum Institute
Josky Paul Kallungal, Oftice ofthe Fire Marshal, Canada
fe)
James D. Kieffer, Kiefer & Awociates, Inc, Canada (SE
Gregory D Kirby, CYTEC Industries, incorpored, WW
tu
Rep, American Chemisty Counc
Chevron Research & Technology
cider tae
Ee
mai, or
eo
watt earn prone
David L. Blomquist, Blomquist Fire Protection
Engineering, CA
(Member Emeritus)
Robert P.Benedeti, NFPA Staff Liaison
Alternates
Nonvoting
David C. Kirby, Baker Engineering & Risk Consultants,
WYSE)
Michael D, Later, Morrison Brothers Company, 1A (Mj
‘Armin E. Mitermais, ‘Data Action, IN [U]
Rep, Petroleum Marketers Asiociaton of America
‘Susan M, Peske, St.Paul Insurance Companies, NY [1]
Robert N. Renkes, Petroleum Equipment Institue, Ok
on)
David P. Saporito, Kemper Insurance Companies, AZ. {1)
lark D- Shepard, ExxonMobil Corporation, VA [Uy
Orville M. Sie, J, Loss Control Associates Ine PA [SE}
Brian P.Stuber, Oldcastle Precatt/Uality Vaul AZ IM}
ick Woycheese, Hughes Astociates, Ine. Ca [SE]
Andrea R. Zajc, Michigan Deparsment of
Environmental Qualiy, Ml (E)
‘A. Zeiset, Pennzoil Quaker Sate Company, TX
wu)
Patrick A. + McLaughlin & Associates, RI [M
(Alt to §.D. Curran)
‘Anthony M. Ordile, Loss Control Associates, ne, PA (SE)
(Ale 0.0.M. She, Jn)
David W, Owen, Exxon obi
(Alt. oC D, Shepard)
Jeffrey M. Shapiro, International Code Consultants, TX
IM)
(Alto. P. Stuber)
ion, VA (U]
Donald M. Johnson, Walnut Creek, CA
(Member Emeritus)
hone nc ie he Cot ws baled he filo is etn Since at ne,
ange inthe menbhip may haw ocr Ahy to asifeation found he boc fe ce
NOTE: Membership on a commitee shall notin and
of et constitu an endorsement ofthe Assocation or
any document developed ty the committee on which the member wan
'any sie inching tanks in buildings, except a oper
Sint gua reer NPA documens and wih he salon of png tense eek ae ee
{hall alo have primary responsibly for documents or pordons ofdarexeore ny
the storage of ammable and combustible
‘igus in porable tanks whose capacity exceeds 2500 ter (6D eng)Contents
30-8 6.8 Automatic Fire Protection for Inside
30 8 Storage .. 30 44
30 8 69 Manual Fire Protection 30- 60
1 30 8 6.10 Control of Ignition Sources 30-61
30-8 .
"30. 8 Chapter’? Operations . . 90 62
00 9 7A Scope 30. 62
17 Definit jo nd lacation of Lgu 30-9 72 General 30-62
1.8 Use of Other Units 30-9 73 Facity Design... ate
19 General Requirements 309 7A Recirculating Heat Transfer Stems =...» 30-65:
7.5 Incidental Operations 2 30> 65
Chapter 2 Referenced Publications... 30- 9 7.6 Loading and Unloading Operations
21 General 9 9 and Facilites. 30-66
22 NFPAPublications + 30 10 17 Wharves 30-67
23 Other Publications 30-10 78 Reserved 30-68
: 30-11 79 Control of Ignition Sources 30-69
Giapuer S Defiaitoes 710 Vapor and Vapor Proc
aT ened a Wporseorey edgar Pee op
32 NFPA Offical Definitions .. 30-1 TAL Solvent Dailation Units 30-70
3.3 General Definitions .. sou 7.12 Management of Fire Hazards 30-71
eee cee com 713. Fire Protection and Fire Suppression ..... 30 71
AA General on 30-14
ter 8 Electrical and
{2 Dengnand Consrucion of Tanks "ns 90-14 C™MPMT® Psesies Ealomens 0-72
43 Installation of Tanks and Tank 81 Scope . 30-72
Appurtenances . 82 Genera « 30-72
44 Testing Requirements for Tanks
45. Fire Prevention and Control ..
46 Operations and Maintenance of Tanks .... 30-30
Chapter 5 Piping Systems
1 SCOPE ne
£52 General Requirements 1...
5.3. Materials for Piping Systems
5A Pipe Joints ..
55 _ Installation of Piping Systems
56 Testing) cence
57 Vent Piping...
5.8 Static Electricity...
5.9 Identification
Ghapter 6 Container and Portable Tank
Storage . 30-35,
6.1 Scope 30-35
62 Design, Construction, and Capacity of
Containers
6.3 Design, Construction, and Capacity of
Storage Cabinets .. 30- 36
64 Design, Construction, and Operation of
Inside Liquid Storage Areas...
6.3 Requirements for Liquid Storage Areas
in Other Occupancies
6.6 Hazardous Materials Storage Lockers
6.7 Outdoor Storage
30- 36
30- 40
30-42
30- 43"
Annex A. Explanatory Material...
‘Annex Emergency Relief Venting for Fire
Exposure for Aboveground Tanks
Annex € Temporarily Out of Service, Closure
in Place, or Closure by Removal of
Underground Tanks im
. 30-98
‘Annex D Development of Fire Protection
Criteria Shown in Section 6.8 and.
Suggested Fire Protection for
‘Some Containers of Flammable
‘and Combustible Liquids Not
Covered in Section 6.8 .. 30- 95
Annex E Suggested Test Protocol for
Developing Fire Protection for
Containers of Flammable and
Combustible Liquids 30-101
Annex F Fugitive Emissions Calculations ......... 30-106
Annex Sample Ordinance Adopting
30-107
30-108
30-112
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Chapter 1 Administration
1 Scope.
1.1.14 This code shall apply to the ewizge, handling, wre ase
‘of Rammahle and combustible fiquids, wncltinge waste lee
‘ids, as herein definerl atid chasstied.
A.B This code shall not appiste the follwing:
{1D *Any liquid that has. melting. point expal tw OF greater
than $7.8°C: (LO0°E) oy tat does nee mect the eviveria fas
Suudity ven in the dovinision for fpr in Sec tines LF
(2) Any fignefied gas oF eryogenic liquid as defined in
Chapter
GB)"Any liquid tae does aot have a flash point, but which is
eapable of burning under certain conditions: such Liquids
include cenain halogenated kedrocaybwns and certain
snixturesof flammable uc conmhitsible liquid and hatowes
tutted Ivdrocartans
(A)*Any aerosal predict
©) Any misc, spray, a fon,
113. This code shall abo noc appis ta che following:
(USTeansportation of flamatable and combustible Fquids x
ovemned by the US, Department of Transportation
(2)"Storage, handling, aad Use of fe? oil tauke and conta
ers connected with nilhurning equipment
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1.2 Purpose. (The purpose of this cele siall he te prewide
reasonable requivements for the sife storage and handling of
Mammable and cambustibte liquids,
13 Application. Chapter 4 aid Chapter 5 shall apple te bulk
storage of liquids tanks and similar vessels, Chapter h stall
apply 10 storage of hquids in containers and portable tanks i
‘Sorage areas and in watehooses. Chipter 7 shall apply te hact-
ding of Liquids in manufacturing and related operacions ate
processes. Chaprer 8 shall apply to electrical systems,
1.4¢ Retroactivity. ‘The provisions f this corte shall be eonsice
ered necessity to provide « reasonable level af preections fron
loxs of fife and preprts trons fire and explosion. Els shall ne
fect stations and the stale of the art prevalent al the Line the
‘corte was issued, Unless otheruise ested it shall ot be snvenced
that the provisions of this code be apples to feiltes, equip
ent, srueTtes installations that were existing or appreneal
{for construicsion or instllatinn, poor bs Oke effective date of Gis
cede, exeepr in thane cases wher its determined by the autho
ity having juredietion that the esisting sieuation involhen a cis.
finer hazard w life oradjacent properts
1.5. Equivalency.
1.5.1 Nothing tn this code shall be intended tw prevent the
use oF secents, methods, or devices of eyusalent ws superior
awalin, strength, fire resistance, effectiveness, dirhille. or
sales over thine prescribed by thiscore. provided that techn
fal documentation is subritted to (ae authority hasing ers
diction to demonsirte equiileney and the sssten nett,
«1 device is approved for Uae intended puuppone
132 ‘The prosisions of thus code shall be permits be
altered at the disceesion of the asmthonite having jacseiction
after considersion uf speciat situations, sachs wpogtaplieal
conditions of die site, presence or absence of pruieetive fe
lees (eg. rricadles, walls ete.),adlerjuse of building exits,
she nature of the ecerapaiey, proximity to bullings or atte
ins property and the eoaxccnction of suck buildings, capacity
and construction of proposed stornge ianksand the taattre of
he liquids i be stored, the nature of the process, the degiee
to which private fre protection is pronded, and the eapahili
fies ot the local fine department. Sued alternate arvangesnetts
shall provide protection at teast equistdean to that requtiea be
this rode
1.5.3. The provisions of this ware sll also be persmittel ta be
altered at the distortion of the authority Having jurisebesion in
fees where offer regulations, such as these for envivonin
tal provection, iorpese requircments that are not satiepited
by Uuis code. Such altevnate srrangements shail provide prom
tection at least equivalent uy that required be this cone
1.5.4 Invullations made in accordance with the applicable
requirements of the foliowing standards shal he deemed to be
in compliance with this code
a
NEPA SOA, Conde for Motor Burt Dispensing Paviltog and Ro
peur Goriges
(2) NFPA 32, Suandard for Pyclemaing Plies
(3) NFPA 38, Stanand for Spry Aptlioation Uving Mnmadte on
Conbustible Materia’,
(4) NFPA 34, Standard fn Dipping and Couting Procraos Ching
Mam mabie or Combastible agus
(3) NEPA 33, Standard forthe Monufarine of Orgnic Cnatings
(6) NFPAS6, Standlard for Solent Extraction PlanteREFERENCED PUBLICATIONS. 30.9
(7) NFPA 87, Standard forthe Insallation and Use of Stationary
Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines
(8) NEPA 45, Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using
Chemicals
(9) Chapter 10 of NFPA99, Standard for Health Care Facilities
16 Enforcement. This code shall be administered and en-
forced by the authority having jurisdiction designated by the
‘governing authority. (See Annex G for sample wording for enabling
legislation.)
1.7 Definition and Classification of Liquids.
1.7.1 Scope. Section 1.7 shall establish @ uniform system of
defining and classifying flammable and combustible liquids
for the purpose of proper application of this code. This sec-
tion shall apply o any liquid within the scope of, and subject
to, the requirements of this code.
1.7.1.1. Section 1.7 shall not apply to mists, sprays, or foams.
1.7.1.2. Section 1.7 shall not apply to liquids that do not have
flash points, but are capable of burning under certain condi
tions; such liquids include certain halogenated hydrocarbons
and certain mixtures of flammable or combustible liquids and
halogenated hydrocarbons. (Se A.1-1.2(3).]
1.7.2 Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the terms int,
1.7.2.1 dhrough 1.7.2.4 shall have the definitions given.
1.7.2.1* Boiling Point. The temperature at which the vapor
pressure ofa liquid equals the surrounding aumospheric pres
sure. For purpotes of defining the boiling point; aumospheric
pressure shall be considered to be 14.7 psia (760 mm Hg). For
fixtures that do not have a constant boiling point, the 20 per-
cent evaporated point of a distillation performed in accor
ddance with ASTM D 86, Standard Method of Tes for Distillation of
Petroleum Products, shall be considered to be the boiling point.
1.7.2.2* Flash Point. The minimum temperature ofa liquid at
“which sufficient vapor is given off to form an ignitible mixture
‘with the air, near the surface of the liquid or within the vessel
lused, as determined by the appropriate test procedure and,
apparatus specified in 1.7.4
1.7.2.8 Liquid. Any material that has a fluidity greater than
that of 300 penetration asphalt when tested in accordance
with ASTM D 5, Standard Method of Test for Penetration of Btwn
nous Materials.
1.7.2.4* Vapor Pressure. The pressure, measured in pounds
per square inch, absolute (psia), exerted by aliquid, as deter-
{mined by ASTM D 323, Standard Method of Ts for Vapor Pressure
of Petroleum Products (Reid Method).
1,7.3* Classification of Liquids. Any liquid within the scope of,
this code and subject to the requirements of this code shall be
known generally as either flammable liquid or a combustible
liquid and shall be defined and classified in accordance with,
this subsection.
1.7.3.1 Combustible Liquid. Any liquid that has a closed-cup,
ash point at or above 100°F (37.8°C), as determined by the
test procedures and apparatus set forth in 1.7.4, Combustible
liquids are classified as Class IT or Class If as follows: (1) Clas
Liquid — any liquid that has a flash point at or above 100°F
(B7.8"C) and below 140°F (60°C); (2) Clas A —any liquid that
Thas a flash point at or above 140°F (60°C), but below 200°
(93°C); (3) Class 1B — any liquid that has a flash point at or
above 200°F (93°C)
1.7.8.2 Flammable Liquid. Any liquid that has a closed-cup
{lash point below 100°F (37.8°C), as determined by the test pro-
‘cedures and apparatus set forth in 1.7.4. Flammable liquids are
clasified as Class as follows: Class Liguid— any liquid that has
clotedcup flash point below 100°F (378°C) and a Reid vapor
pressure not exceeding 40 psia (2068.6 mm Hg) at 100°F
(878°Q), as determined by ASTM D 323, Standard Method of Test
{for Vopor Pressure of Parolewn Products (Reid Method). Class 1 tquids
are further clasified as follows: (1) Clas IA liquids — those liquids
that have flash points below 73°F (228°C) and boiling points
below 100°F (87.8°C); (2) Class IB liquids — those liquids that
Ihave flash points below 73°F (228°C) and boiling points at or
above 00°F (87.8°C); (3) Clas IC liquids — those liquids that
hhave flash points at or above 73°F (228°C), but below 100°F
(780),
1.7.4 Determination of Flash Point. The flash point of aliquid
shall be determined according to the methods specified in this,
subsection.
1.7.4.1 The flash point of a liquid having a viscosity below
5.5 centStokes at 40°C (104°F) or below 9.5 centiStokes at 25°C
(TT) shall be determined in accordance with ASTM D 56. Stan-
dard Method of Test for Pash Point by the Tag Cased Cup Tse.
Exception: Cutback asphalts, liquids that tend to form a surface
film, and liquids that contain suspended solids shall not be tested in
‘cordance unth ASTM D 56, eon if they otherwise met the viscosity
onlera.
1.7.4.2 ‘The flash point of a liquid having a viscosity of 5.5,
centiStokes or more at 40°C (104°F) or 9.5 centiStokes or
more at 25°C (77°F) of a flash point of 93.4°C (200°F) or
higher shall be determined in accordance with ASTM D 93,
Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by the Pensky-Martens
Closed Tester.
1.7.4.8 As an alternative, ASTM D $278, Standard Method of
Tite for Flash Print of Liquids by Seaflash Clased Tester, shall be
‘permitted to be used for paints, enamels, lacquers, varnishes,
and related products and their components that have flash
joints between 0°C. (82°F) and 110°C (230°F) and viscosities
ow 150 Stokes at 25°C (77°F).
1.744. Asan alternative, ASTM D 3828, Standard Test Methods
{for Flash Point by Small Scale Closed Tester, shall be permitted to
‘be used for materials other than those for which ASTM D 3278,
Standard Method of Tats for Fash Point of Liquids by Staflash Close
Tesi specifically required.
1.8 Use of Other Units. If value for measurement given in
this standard is followed by an equivalent value in other units,
the first stated shall be regarded as the requirement, The
given equivalent value shall be considered to be approximate.
1.9 General Requirements.
1.9.1 Storage. Liquids shall be stored in tanks in accordance
‘with Chapter 4 or in containers, portable tanks, and interme
diate bulk containers in accordance with Chapter 6.
1.9.2 Exits, Egress from buildings and areas covered by this,
code shall meet the requirements of NFPA 101, Life Safety Code.
Chapter 2 Referenced Publications
2.1 General, The documents or portions thereof listed in this
chapter are referenced within this code and shall be consid-
fered part ofthe requirements ofthis document.
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2.2 NFPA Publications. National Fire Protection Awociation,
1 Batterymareh Park, P.O. Box 9101, Quincy, MA 02269.9101
NFPA 11, Standard for Lea, Medium, and HighEspansion
Foam, 2002 edition.
NFPA 11A, Standard for Medium. and HighExpansion Foam
Spstens, 1999 edition,
NFPA 12A, Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Sytems,
1997 edition,
NFPA 18, Standard forthe Installation of Sprinkler Stems, 2002
edition.
NFPA 14, Standard forthe Installation of Standpipe and Hose
Shstems, 2008 edition
NFPA 15, Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems fr Fire Protec.
tim, 2001 edition.
NFPA 16, Standard forthe Installation of Foam Water Sprinkler
‘and Foam-Water Spray Ssiems, 2003 edition.
NFPA 17, Standard for Dry Chemical Estingushing Stems,
2002 edition.
NFBA25, Standard forthe Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance
9f Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, 2008 edition,
NFPA 304, Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair
Garages, 2008 edition
NEPA S1, Standard for the Installation of OitBurning Equip
‘ment, 2001 edition
'NFPA 82, Standard for Dryleaning Plants, 2000 edition.
NFPA 38, Standard for Spray Application Using Flammable or
Combustible Materials, 9008 edition.
NEPA‘, Standard for Dipping and Coating Proceses Using
Rammable or Combustible Liquics, 3003 edition,
NFPA 85, Standard for the Manufacture of Organic Coatings,
1999 edition,
NFPA 36, Standard fr Solvent Extraction Plants, 2001 edition.
NFPA 37, Standard forthe Installation and Use of Stationary Com
‘mstion Engines and Gas Turbines, 2002 edition.
NEPA 45, Standard on Fe Protection for Laboratories Using Qhemi-
«al, 2000 edition,
NFPA 58, Liguefied Petroleum Gas Code, 2001 edition.
[NFPA 59A, Standard fo the Production, Storage, and Handling
‘Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), 2001 edition.
NFPA 69, Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems, 2002
edition.
NFPA 70, National Electrical Code®, 2002 edition.
NFPA 80, Standard fr Fire Doors and Fire Windows, 1999 edition.
NFPA 85, Boiler and Combustion Sysiems Hazards Code, 2001
edition,
NEPASOA, Standard forthe Installation of AisCondiioning and
Ventilating Systems, 2002 edition,
NEPA 91, Standard for Exhaust Systems for Air Convrying of
apors, Gases, Mists, aid Noncombustible Porticulae Solids, 1898
edition.
NFPA99, Standard for Health Gare Facilities, 2002 edition,
NFPA 107*, Life Safety Code®, 2008 edition
NFPA 220, Standard on Types of Building Construction, 1999
edition,
NFPA 221, Standard for Fire Walls and Fie Barrer Walls, 2000
edition,
FPA 230, Standard for the Fire Protection of Storage, 2003
edition.
NFPA 251, Standard Methods of Tests of Fire Endurance of Buld-
‘ng Construction and Materials, 1999 edition,
NFPA 303, Fie Protection Standard for Marinas and Boatyards,
2000 editor
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[NEPA 807, Siandard forthe Construction and Fre Protection of
‘Marine Terminals, Piers, and Wharves, 2000 edition,
NFPA 505, Fir Safty Standard for Powered Industrial Trucs I
cluding Type Designations, Areas of Us, Comcersions, Maintenance and
Operation, 2002 edition.
NEPA 704, Standard System forthe Identification of the Hazards
of Materials for Emergency Response, 2001 edition,
25 Other Publications.
2.8.1 APIPublications. American Petroleum Institute, 1220 L
Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005,
API Specification 12B, Bolted Tanks for Storage of Production
Liguids, 14th edition, 1995,
API Specification 12D, Feld Welded Tanks for Storage of Pro
duction Liguids, 10th edition, 1994,
API Specification 12F, Shop Welded Tanks for Storage of Produc
ion Liquids, 11th edition, 1964
API 620, Recommended Rules forthe Design and Construction of
‘Large, Welded. LowsPrssure Storage Tanks, Sth edition, 1999,
‘API Standard 650, Wied Stel Tanks for Oil Storage, 10th edi-
‘don, 1998,
API Standard 2000, Venting Atmospheric and Low-Pressure Stor
‘age Tanks, 5th edition, 1998,
2.8.2 ASME Publications. American Society of Mechanical
Engineers, Three Park Avenue, New York, NY 1001655990,
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vssel Code
‘ASME BB1, Code for Pressure Piping, 1998,
‘ASME Code for Unfied Pressure Vssels, 1998,
19428-2959,
ASTM A 305, Foritc Ductile Irom PressureRetaining Castings
for Use at Elevated Temperatures, 1999,
ASTM D 5, Standard Test Method for Penetration of Bituminous
Materials, 1997,
ASTM D 56, Standard Method of Test for Fach Point by the Tag
Closed Cup Tester, 1998,
ASTM D 86, Standard Method of Test for Disillation of Peto
eum Products, 2000,
ASTM D 92, Siandard Test Method for Flash and Fire Points by
(Cleveland Open Cup, 1998.
ASTM D 98, Standard Test Methods for Fash Point by the Pensky-
‘Martens Closed Tester, 1999.
ASTM D 928, Standard Method of Test for Vapor Pressure of
Petroleum Products (Reid Method), 1998,
ASTM D 8278, Standard Method of Tests for Hash Point of Lip.
ids by Setaflash Closed Tester, 1996,
ASTM D 3828, Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by Small
Seale Closed Tester, 1998,
ASTM F 852, Standard for Portable Gasoline Containers fr Con
sumer Use, 1999,
ASTM F 976, Standard for Portable Kersene Containers for Con-
sumer Us, 1988,DEFINITIONS seu
2.34 ATA Publication. American Trucking Auociation Tra
fic Department, 2200 Mill Road, Alexandria, VA 22514.
National Motor Freight Classification
2.3.5 FMRC Publications. Factory Mutual Research Corpora
tion, 1151 Boston-Providence Turnpike, Norwood, MA 02062.
FMRC Class 6083, Examination Program for Fusble Closures for
Stee Drums.
2.3.6 NRFC Publication. National Railroad Freight Commit
tee, 292 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL. 60606-5945.
form Fright Classification.
2.3.7 UL Publications, Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 388
Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062.
UL58, Standard for tel Underground Tanks for Rammable and
Combustible Liguids, 1996,
UL80, Standard for Steel Inside Tanks for Oil Burner Puck, 1996.
UL 142, Standard for Stet Aboveground Tanks for Flammable
‘and Combustible Liquids, 1998.
UL971, Standard for Nonmetallic Underground Piping for Fam-
‘mabe Liquids, 1995.
ANSI/UL 1313, Nonmetallic Safty Cons for Petroleum Prod-
ucts, 1993.
UL 1316, Standard for Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic Under
gound Storage Tanks for Petroleum Products, Alcohols, and Alcohol-
Gasoline Mixtures, 1994.
UL 1746, Standard for External Corrosion Protection Systems for
‘Stee Underground Storage Tanks, Part I, 1993.
UL 2080, Standard for Fite Resistant Tanks for Flammable and
Combustible Liquids, 2000.
UL 2085, Standard for Protected Aboveground Tanks for Flam:
‘mable and Combustible Liguids, 1997.
‘UL 2208, Standard for Solvent Distillation Units, 1996.
UL2245, Standard for Below-Grade Velt for Flammable Liquid
Storage Tanks, 1999.
UL 2368, Standard for Fie Exposure Testing of Intermediate Bulk
Containers for Flammable and Combustible Liguids, 2001
2.3.8 UN Publication, United Nations, Headquarters, New
York, NY 10017.
‘Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, th re-
vised edition, 1995.
2.3.9 US. Government Publications. U.S. Government Print
ing Office, Washington, DC 20402.
Title 38, Code of Federal Regulations, Pats 154, 155 and 156.
Title 46, Cade of Federal Regulations, Parts 30, 32, 35, and 39.
‘Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, “Transportation.”
Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 173, Appendix H.
Chapter 3 Definitions
3.1 General, The definitions contained in this chapter shall,
Apply to the terms used in this code, Where terms are not
included, common usage of the terms shall apply.
3.2 NFPA Official Definitions.
3.2.1" Approved. Acceptable to the authority having jurisdic.
3.2.2 Authority Having Juridiction. An organization, office,
or individual responsibie for enforcing the requirements of a
code or standard, or for approving equipment, materials, an
inatallation, of a procedure.
3.2.3* Code. A standard that is an extensive compilation of
provisions covering broad subject matter or that is suitable for
adoption into law independent of other codes and standards
3.24 Labeled. Equipment or materials to which has been
attached a label, symbol, or other identifying mark of an orga-
nization that is acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction
and concemed with product evaluation, that maintains periodic
inspection of production of abeled equipment or materials, and
by whose labeling the manufacturer indicates compliance with
appropriate standards or performance in a specified manner.
3.2.5" Listed. Equipment, materials, or services included in a
list published by an organization that is acceptable to the author-
ity having jurisdiction and concerned with evaluation of products
of services, that maintains periadie inspection of production of
listed equipment or materials or periodic evaluation of services,
and whose listing states that either the equipment, material, or
Service meets appropriate designated standards or has been
tested and found suitable fora specified purpose.
3.3 General Definitions.
33.1 Area.
33.1 Fire Area. An area of a building separated from
the remainder ofthe building by construction having a fire
resistance of atleast | hour and having all communicating,
‘openings properly protected by an assembly having a fire
resistance rang of atleast | hour.
3.3.1.2 Inside Liquid Storage Area. Aroom or building used
for the storage of liquids in containers or portable tanks,
separated from other types of occupancies.
3.32 Barrel, Aunit of volume used in the petroleum industry
‘that is equal to 0.159 m* (159 L or 42 gal).
3.3.3 Basement. For the purposes of this code, a story of a
building or structure having one-half or more of its height
below ground level and to which access for firefighting pur
poses is restricted.
3.34 Boiling Point. The temperature at which the vapor pres:
‘sure ofa liquid equals the surrounding atmospheric pressure.
(See 17.2.1)
3.3.5" BoibOver An event in the burning of certain oils in an
‘open-top tank when, aftera long period of quiescent burning,
there is a sudden increase in fire intensity associated with ex:
pulsion of burning oil from the tank.
3.3.6 Building, A structure used or intended for supporting
or sheltering any use or occupancy.
3.3.6.1 Attached Building. building having only one com-
‘mon wall with another building having other types of occur
pancies.
3.3.6.2° Important Building, A building that is considered
rot expendable in an exposure fire.
2009 Eaton33.6.3 Tank Building. A three-dimensional space
‘that is enclosed by a roof and a wall that covers more than
one-half of the possible area of the sides of the space, is of
Sufficient size t0 alow entry by personnel, will Hkely limit
the dissipation of heat or dispersion of vapors, and restricts
access for fire fighting, (See 43-4.)
$8.7" Container. Any vese of 450L (119 gl) or less capacity
Used for transporting or storing liquids
33.7.1 Closed Container. A container as herein defined, so
Sealed by means ofa lid or other device that neither liquid
‘or vapor will escape from it at ordinary temperatures
5.3.8 Crude Petroleum.
fash point below 65.6%
‘cessed in a refinery
33.9 ‘Liquid. A liquid having a boiling point lower
than -101°C (-150°F) at an absolute pressure of 101 kPa
(14.7 psi, (5553.3)
3.3.10 Construction. Any set of construc:
tion elements which will act to limit damage from an explo.
sion, including open structures, pressure relieving construction,
or pressure resistant construction. These features can be used
indwvidually or in combination.
8.3.11 AA plant or that portion of a plant where
liquids produced by fermentation are concentrated and
where the concentrated products are also mixed, stored, or
packaged,
3.3.12 Dwelling,
33.121 Multifamily Dwelting. A building that contains
three or more dwelling units,
$312.2 OneFamily Dwelling. A building that consists
solely of one dwelling unit.
33.128 Two-Family Dwelling. A building that consisis
solely of two dwelling units.
+13 Dwelling Unit. A single unit, providing complete, in-
cpendent living facilites for one or more persons, including
crmanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking,
$14 Relief Vent. An opening, construction
ethod, or device that will automatically relieve excessive in
mal pressure due to an exposure fire.
Hydrocarbon mixtures that have a
(10°F) and that have not been pro-
3.15 Fire Point. The lowest temperature at which a liquid
I ignite and achieve sustained burning when exposed to a
x flame in accordance with ASTM D 92, Standard Test Method
‘Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland Open Cup,
16 Flash Point. The minimum temperature of aliquid at
ich sufficient vapor is given off to form an ignitible mixture
th the air, near the surface of the liquid or within the vessel
ed, as determined by the appropriate test procedure and
Paratus specified in 1.7.4
.17* Fugitive Emiaions. Releases of flammable vapor that
ntinuously or intermittently occur from process equipment
ring normal operations.
'8* Hazardous Material or Hazardous Chemical. Matcrial
senting dangers beyond the fire problems relating to flash
nt and boiling point
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35.19 Hazardous Materials Storage Locker. A movable pre
fabricated structure, manufactured primarily at a ste othey
‘than the final location of the structure and transported cone
Pletely asembled or in a readyto-assemble package to the fo
nal location, It is intended to meet local, sate, asd federal
requirements for outside storage of hazardous materials,
3.3.20" Hazardous Reaction or Hazardous Chemical Reac-
tion. Reactions that result in dangers beyond the fie prob.
Jems relating to flash point and boiling point of eithes ihe
eactants or of the products
3.5.21 Heat Transfer Fluid (HTA). A liquid that is used as a
medium to transfer heat energy from a heater or vaporizer on
Temote heat consumer (e.., injection molding machine
‘oven, or dryer, or jacketed chemical reactor)
3.3.22 Hotel. A building or groups of buildings under the
same management in which there are sleeping accommode,
tons for more than 16 persons and primarily used by tran
sients for lodging with or without meals. (101: 3,3)
3.3.25 Incidental Liquid Use or Storage. Use or storage as a
subordinate activity to that which establishes the oecupasicy or
area classification
9.8.24 Liquefied Gas. A gas, other than in solution, that in a
packaging under the charged pressure exists both 2s a liquid
and a gas ata temperature of 20°C (68°F)
3.3.25 Liquid. Any material that has a fluidity greater than
that of $00 penetration asphalt when tested imaccordance
with ASTM D 5, Standard Method of Test for Penetration of Btwn
nous Materials
38.251 Combustible Liquid. Any liquid that has a closed
up flash point at or above 100°F (37.8°C), as determined
by the test procedures and apparatus set forth in 7.4
Combustible liquids are classified as Class Il or Class Ill as
follows: (1) Class 17 Liguid — any liquid that has a flash
point at or above 100°F (37.8°C) and below 140°F (60°C),
(2) Clas: HA — any liquid dhat has a flash point at or above
140°F (60°C), but below 200°F (93°C); (3) Class 213 any
liquid that hasa flash point at or above 200°F (98°C),
33.252 Rammable Any liquid that has a closed-
up flash point below 100°F (87.8°C), as determined by the
{est procedures and apparatus set forth in 1.74. Flammable
liquids are classed 28 Class Yas follows: Class 1 Lig
any liquid that has a closed-eup flash point below 100°F
(878°C) and a Reid vapor pressure not exceeding 40 psia
{2068.6 mm Hg) at 100°F (87.8°C), as determined by
ASTM D $23, Standard Method of Test for Vapor Prasure of
Petroleum Products (Reid Method). Class 1 liquids are further,