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Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:41:25 -0400
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Subject: Re: Post request from Barry Ferm
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At the U of KY, they use a
CO2 system for the flammable liquids, although I'm not sure they have
that system in all storage areas. INERGEN is another inert system
option that I can send you more information about off-list, along with
some engineering contacts.
Some of the biggest
issues with water in a chemical storage/stock room are 1) water
incompatibles, 2) what to do with the runoff when the EPA comes knocking
on your door, 3) widespread water damage, and 4) building-wide
contamination if the storage area is not on the lowest level of the
building (the contaminated runoff will flow down through the various
levels, soaking everything along the way).
Rob
Toreki
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On Jun 28, 2011, at 4:03 PM, Ferm Barret A
wrote:
Dear DCHAS,
I would like to have input as to
what are the requirements,
recommendations or criteria for fire
suppression in a chemical
stockroom. Ours is ca. 400 ft^2,
containing all the basics: gen org,
gen inorg, oxidizers, poisons,
flammables, reactive metals, corrosives
(the latter 5 groups are in
separate, ventilated cabinets). We
currently have a CO2 system,
but we are creating a second store room,
and want to know if we need
a non-water suppression system. Many
thanks! Barry Ferm,
St. Ambrose University.
FermBarretA**At_Symbol_Here**sau.edu
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