Outdoor Chemical Safety Storage Building Construction

Location And Fire Rating Guidelines
No Fire Rating Needed - Greater than 50’, Fire Rating not needed Add 2 Hour Fire Rating - Within 50', 2 Hour Fire Rating is required Add 4 Hour Fire Rating - Within 10', 4 Hour Fire Rating is required Add Explosion Relief / Damage Limiting Construction...
Building Construction Standards
Outdoor Safety Lockers are FM approved and intended for the storage of combustible, flammable liquids and other hazardous materials. The building does not require specific foundations or supports. All of the materials used in the construction are new...
Explosion Relief Panels
Non-relieving portions of the building must be designed to resist an internal pressure of 100 pounds per square feet (psf). A minimum of one explosion relief panel to be located on the rear wall of the building to mitigate structural damage. Panel to...
Building Signage
Includes one permanent all metal DOT hazard classification placard with rustproof aluminum holder and one pressure sensitive NFPA 704 hazard rating sign on door.
Building Wall Construction
Exterior Wall Construction for 2-Drum - 12-Drum Provide noncombustible walls constructed from 16-gauge steel to provide maximum durability, weather resistance, and rigidity. Exterior Wall Construction for 16-Drum to 48-Drum Provide noncombustible...
Building Roof/Ceiling Construction
Noncombustible roof/ceiling constructed from steel to provide maximum durability, weather resistance, and rigidity. The roof will be sloped to facilitate rainwater runoff. The roof/ceiling will be permanently attached to exterior walls.
Building Standard Door Dimensions
Door for 2-Drum - 4-Drum One 42” wide x 62.5” high door to facilitate the unloading and loading of hazardous material within the building. Installed with a UL Classified commercial grade keyed lockset. The door shall serve as personnel entrance ...
Building Sump Containment
Includes built-in 7-inch high spill containment sump with chemical resistant coating. Sump construction to be weather proof, noncombustible utilizing continuously welded steel sheets for maximum spill containment protection. Mechanical fastener penetrations...
Building Base
Made with open channel design to allow visual inspection under building. Crane/forklift opening to be provided for ease in off loading and relocation.
Building Interior Finish
Finish on ceiling, walls, and sump floor with a two-part chemical resistant gray aliphatic polyurethane. Able to withstand salt spray/chemical rub and durable to impact damage.
Building Exterior Finish
Finish on roof, walls, and doors surfaces with a two-part chemical resistant gray aliphatic polyurethane. UV protection. Able to withstand salt spray/chemical rub and durable to impact damage. Special paint upgrade package available for locations ...
Building Floor Material
Floor planking installed above sump area is galvanized steel for maximum corrosion resistance. Floor planking is designed to sustain a minimum uniformly distributed load of 250 pounds per square foot (psf). Floor planking supports must be removable to...
Building Anchoring
Includes 7 gauge angle with 7/8” hole welded to building corners for wind and seismic anchoring.
Building Air Vents
Includes air inlet vents for natural ventilation. Natural ventilation shall provide a rate of 1 cubic foot per min per square foot of floor space. Each vent to be equipped with an exterior louver for optimum airflow and preclusion of bird and animal ...
Building Fire Rating
Fire Rating according to FM 2 hour fire rated wall construction built with 1 hour fire rated roof construction, 1.5 hour fire rated door construction, and 1 layer of 3⁄4” gypsum ultracode wallboard. Air inlet vents with UL Listed and labeled fire...