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When are flammable liquid storage cabinets required?

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When are flammable liquid storage cabinets required?

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NFPA 45 Table 2-2(a) In sprinkled laboratories, a maximum of 10 gallons of Class I flammable liquids per 100 sq.ft. of laboratory space are allowed outside of an inside flammable liquid storage room. Combinations of Class I, II, and IIIA may not exceed 20 gallons. An additional 10 gallons maximum of Class I flammable liquids may be stored in a flammable liquid cabinet. Combinations of Class I, II, and IIIA may not exceed 40 gallons in a flammable liquid storage cabinet. For help in the interpretation of this guidance, contact EHS at 6-6485 for an on-site evaluation of your laboratory. • Where can a cabinet be located? NFPA 45 2-1: Anywhere within the laboratory unit. This means it can not be located in a hallway or any means of egress. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ii)(b): The quantity of flammable liquid that may be located outside of an inside storage room or storage cabinet in a building or in any one fire area of a building shall not exceed: • 25 gallons of Class IA liquids in contain