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** Increased to 200 gals if not an educational or instructional lab as per FC 2706.6<br />
*** Educational & instructional labs to comply with Class D requirements only<br />
Class I = Flash pt < 100 F; Class II = Flash pt 100 F – 140F; Class III = Flash pt > 140F<br />
Note: QCC instructional labs comply only with Class “D” requirements. Research labs follow Class “B” rules.<br />
Other materials:<br />
As per FC 2706.6<br />
Maximum quantity in<br />
1-hr fire rated lab<br />
Maximum quantity in<br />
2-hr fire rated lab<br />
Water-Reactive Material<br />
Pyrophoric Material<br />
Highly Toxic Material<br />
Toxic Material<br />
Corrosive Material<br />
Flammable Solids<br />
Oxidizers/Org Peroxides<br />
2.5 lbs 5 lbs<br />
0.5 lb 1 lbs<br />
5 lbs 5 lb<br />
250 lbs 250 lbs<br />
250 gals 250 gals<br />
10 lbs 15 lbs<br />
40 lbs* 50 lbs*<br />
Unstable reactive material 6 lbs** 12 lbs**<br />
*maximum 2 lbs of Class 3 oxidizers & 1 lb of Class I organic peroxides<br />
**maximum 1 lb of Class 3 unstable reactive material<br />
**Except for chemical research laboratories, no permit shall be required for laboratories storing<br />
or using less than 32 ounces, flammable liquids or VFOS. 0.5 pound oxidizing materials and/or<br />
0. 15 cubic feet water container capacity of flammable gases.<br />
For example, a laboratory unit with a fire rating of 1 hour that has no sprinkler system must not<br />
store more than<br />
· 15 gallons of flammable liquids;<br />
· 3 pounds of flammable solids;<br />
· 20 pounds of oxidizing material<br />
· 2 pounds of unstable or reactive chemicals.<br />
The National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) Code 45 (Fire Protection for Laboratories<br />
Using <strong>Chemical</strong>s goes further in describing maximum permissible quantities of flammable and<br />
combustible materials outside of approved liquid storage rooms. They recommend limits per lab<br />
unit as well as per 100 square feet of laboratory unit in sprinklered and unsprinklered units.<br />
Instructional laboratories specifically are allowed only half of the quantity of non instructional<br />
laboratories. For example, the maximum quantity of Class I flammables in unsprinklered<br />
instructional laboratories including quantities in storage cabinets and safety cans is 10 gallons<br />
per 100 square feet of laboratory unit. Research labs would be allowed 20 gallons including<br />
quantities in storage cabinets and safety cans.<br />
Laboratory Supervisors should inventory chemicals in laboratories monthly to ensure that the<br />
above described limits are not exceeded. Any problems must be directed to the departmental<br />
chairperson, the college EHS Officer, the <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Hygiene</strong> Officer, or other designated<br />
individual.<br />
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