Flammable Liquids Storage Guidelines

A specific area within a facility where the use and handling of flammable liquids is only incidental to the main business operation. Examples include automobile assembly, construction of electronic equipment, and furniture manufacturing.

Flammable liquids must be stored in a closed container, such as a tank or a container that complies with OSHA and NFPA standards.

A storage cabinet specifically designed to store flammable liquids, providing fire protection.

A room or space designated for storing flammable liquids, often with additional fire safety measures.

A building specifically designed for storing large quantities of flammable liquids, featuring enhanced fire protection and safety features.

A category of flammable liquids based on their flash point and boiling point. Lower categories have a lower flash point and are considered more flammable.

A measure of a liquid's ability to ignite, specifically the lowest temperature at which the liquid gives off enough vapor to ignite in the presence of an ignition source.

A wire that connects a metal container to the earth or building ground, preventing the buildup of static electricity.

A jumper wire connecting two containers during liquid transfer, ensuring they are electrically neutral to avoid sparks.

A method to prevent static electricity buildup during liquid transfer by connecting containers with a wire.

Liquids that easily ignite and pose high fire hazards. These are categorized by flash points.

OSHA standard outlining maximum container sizes for flammable liquids, categorized by flammability class (1-4).

OSHA requirement for flammable storage cabinets: label must state "FLAMMABLE - KEEP FIRE AWAY."

OSHA requirements for flammable storage cabinets: metal cabinets must be constructed with 18-gauge sheet iron, double-walled with 1.5-inch air space, and a doorsill 2 inches above the cabinet bottom.

Specific rooms designed for the safe storage of larger quantities of flammable liquids.

OSHA requires at least one portable fire extinguisher with a rating of not less than 12-B units to be placed outside of indoor storage rooms.

OSHA requires at least one portable fire extinguisher with a rating of not less than 12-B units to be placed not less than 10 feet and not more than 25 feet from a Category 1, 2, or 3 flammable liquid storage area inside a building.

Up to 1,100 gallons of flammable liquids may be stored next to a building located on the same premises as long as there is at least 10 feet of space between buildings and the nearest container of flammable liquid.

The storage area outside must be sloped or graded to keep spills from reaching a building and a curb at least 6 inches high is installed.

Flammable liquids should not be stored with oxidizing agents such as chlorates, nitrates, perchlorates, permanganates, and peroxides because they provide the oxygen to accelerate the combustion rate of other chemicals.

Flammable liquids should not be stored with corrosive chemicals such as sulfuric acid (battery acid), acetic acid, and nitric acid.

Flammable liquids should not be stored with materials susceptible to spontaneous heating and/or explosions such as hydrogen peroxide and picric acid.

Flammable liquids should not be stored with substances that react with air or moisture to create heat.

A system that ensures a constant flow of fresh air into a room, required for inside storage rooms to prevent the buildup of flammable vapors.

A specific requirement for inside storage rooms that ensures there's enough space for movement and access, especially in case of emergencies.

Designated areas designed to withstand pressure changes and potential explosions.

To contain spills of flammable liquids, inside storage rooms require features like sumps, ramps, or dikes.

The amount of time a wall or ceiling can resist the spread of fire, crucial for determining the maximum allowable storage in an inside room.

An OSHA regulation specifically addressing the safe storage of flammable liquids within a facility.

The maximum amount of a flammable liquid allowed in an inside storage room, determined by the room's size, fire resistance rating, and the presence of a sprinkler system.

A specific type of forklift designed for handling flammable liquids in hazardous environments.

The minimum width required for an aisle in an inside storage room to ensure safe movement and access.