Motor Oil Storage

[Car5]

Good evening all. This is my first post here and I’m looking for some help. I was recently promoted to Fire Marshal, I only spent 1 year as a Fire Inspector. Prior to that I was on a fire engine for 17 yrs. Our Marshal retired earlier than anticipated so now it’s me trying to figure things out. I have a tremendous amount to learn and I’m hoping for some assistance as I move along in my new career.

I had a business ask if they may store new and used motor oil under a mezzanine. It’s a business that does light repair to fork trucks. Most work is done in the field. It’s a steel mezzanine, non sprinkled. I am using IFC 2015. The used tank is 275 gal., and I’m unsure of new oil, but from what I was looking at it’s under 275. I am unable to find what I am looking for. I have figured out I have a 3B combustible and they have under MAQs. The mezzanine is used once in a while for training of mechanics. Any constructive help would be appreciated.

 

[RLGA]

Per IFC Table 5003.1.1(1), a Class IIIB combustible liquid is allowed to be stored in a quantity not exceeding 13,200 gallons.

 

[cda]

Welcome!!! We need more fire people

 

[Car5]

Per IFC Table 5003.1.1(1), a Class IIIB combustible liquid is allowed to be stored in a quantity not exceeding 13,200 gallons.

Does it matter the location, such as under a mezzanine?

 

[cda]

Sounds like you got the answer and knew the steps to get there!!!

A suggestion make friends of neighboring marshals and inspector, so you also have local resources.

Also buy the commentary for building and fire code.

 

[RLGA]

Does it matter the location, such as under a mezzanine?

No. The limitation is per control area, which can be multiple rooms and/or stories. See the definition of a "Control Area" in Chapter 2.

 

[cda]

Does it matter the location, such as under a mezzanine?

No

Think of some of the lube places with work pits full of oil,,, almost the same.

 

[cda]

Here is other code related stuff

From RLGA


http://www.specsandcodes.com/articles/default.html

 

[Car5]

Thanks everyone!

 

[Car5]

Here is other code related stuff

From RLGA


http://www.specsandcodes.com/articles/default.html

Thank you very much!

 

[Builder Bob]

Car 5, WE all have been there before - Good luck

 

[ADAguy]

Good evening all. This is my first post here and I’m looking for some help. I was recently promoted to Fire Marshal, I only spent 1 year as a Fire Inspector. Prior to that I was on a fire engine for 17 yrs. Our Marshal retired earlier than anticipated so now it’s me trying to figure things out. I have a tremendous amount to learn and I’m hoping for some assistance as I move along in my new career.

I had a business ask if they may store new and used motor oil under a mezzanine. It’s a business that does light repair to fork trucks. Most work is done in the field. It’s a steel mezzanine, non sprinkled. I am using IFC 2015. The used tank is 275 gal., and I’m unsure of new oil, but from what I was looking at it’s under 275. I am unable to find what I am looking for. I have figured out I have a 3B combustible and they have under MAQs. The mezzanine is used once in a while for training of mechanics. Any constructive help would be appreciated.

Congratulations on the promotion, the crew is here to assist you in your new duties (smiling).

 

[cda]

Thank you very much!

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