NFPA 13 Storage Definitions Flashcards

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What is the definition of 'Available Height for Storage'?

The height required for fire exits.

The total height of the storage building.

The distance from the floor to the first shelf.

The maximum height at which commodities can be stored while maintaining clearance. (correct)

What does 'Cartoned' mean in storage definitions?

A method of storage consisting of corrugated cardboard or paperboard containers fully enclosing the commodity.

What is 'Cartoned Records Storage' classified as?

Class III commodity consisting predominantly of paper records in cardboard cartons.

Define 'Catwalk' in the context of storage.

A storage aid consisting of open metal grating or solid horizontal barriers for access to elevated storage. Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'Clearance to Ceiling'?

The distance from the top of storage to the ceiling above. Signup and view all the answers

What defines a 'Commodity'?

The combination of products, packing material, and container that determines commodity classification. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Compact Storage'?

Storage on solid shelves not exceeding 36 in. (0.9 m) in depth, arranged as part of a compact module. Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Compact Storage Module'?

A type of shelving unit that allows movement for maximizing storage capacity. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Compartmented' refer to?

The rigid separation of products in a container by dividers. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Container (Shipping, Master, or Outer Container)'.

A receptacle strong enough to be shipped safely without further packaging. Signup and view all the answers

What are 'Conventional Pallets'?

A material-handling aid designed to support a unit load for ease of access. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the method of 'Encapsulation'.

Packaging method enclosing combustible packages or commodities in plastic sheeting. Signup and view all the answers

What are 'Expanded (Foamed or Cellular) Plastics'?

Plastics with reduced density due to numerous small cavities throughout their mass. Signup and view all the answers

What are 'Exposed Group A Plastic Commodities'?

Plastics not in packaging that absorb water or slow burning hazards. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Free-Flowing Plastic Materials'.

Plastics that fall out of containers during a fire and can smother flames. Signup and view all the answers

A _____ is classified as a high-challenge fire hazard.

High-Challenge Fire Hazard Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Storage Definitions: General (NFPA 13)

Available Height for Storage: Maximum allowable height for storing commodities, ensuring necessary clearances from structural elements and below sprinklers.
Cartoned: Storage method using corrugated cardboard or paperboard to fully enclose products.
Cartoned Records Storage: Classified as Class III, primarily consists of paper records stored in cardboard cartons.
Catwalk: A storage aid resembling a walkway made of open metal grating or solid barriers, used to access elevated storage areas, connected by stairs, not standalone floors.
Clearance to Ceiling: Measurement from the top of stored items to the ceiling above.
Commodity: Collection of products, packaging materials, and containers determining the classification of stored items.
Compact Storage: Storage configuration on solid shelves, depth limited to 36 inches, with a maximum vertical spacing of 30 inches between shelves; no internal vertical flue spaces allowed.
Compact Storage Module: Mobile shelving unit that minimizes space between units, allowing access aisles to be formed by moving shelves; can operate manually or electrically.
Compartmented: Design featuring rigid dividers in containers that keep products stable under fire conditions.
Container (Shipping, Master, or Outer Container): Strong receptacle designed to secure safe transport of contents without needing additional packaging.
Conventional Pallets: Aids in material handling, designed to support unit loads and allow access for handling devices via openings.
Encapsulation: Packaging method that surrounds a pallet load with a plastic sheet, containing combustible items, or wrapping individual combustible commodities in plastic.
Expanded (Foamed or Cellular) Plastics: Plastics characterized by numerous small cavities reducing density, which may affect flammability.
Exposed Group A Plastic Commodities: Unwrapped plastics that can absorb water or cause significant fire hazards; includes paper-wrapped or encapsulated items.
Free-Flowing Plastic Materials: Plastics that can escape containers in case of fire, potentially filling flue spaces and suffocating flames; includes powders, pellets, and small random-packaged items.
High-Challenge Fire Hazard: Identifies materials with increased risk of fire due to specific characteristics (definition not provided in the text).

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Test your knowledge of key storage definitions from NFPA 13, focusing on terms like 'Available Height for Storage' and 'Cartoned.' These flashcards are designed to help reinforce your understanding of storage safety protocols and requirements.