Outdoor Chemical Safety Storage Buliding Planning

Always check with your authority having jurisdiction to confirm all local regulations and requirements are being followed. State approval may be required for any building larger than 10' wide. Check with the local city/town/municipality Building Department...

Building size is frequently determined by the number of 55 gallon drums that will be stored. A custom size can also be manufactured depending on the project needs. The largest floor space area allowed by the NFPA is 1,500 sq. feet.

If the building contents are susceptible to freezing add heating and insulation. If the building contents have a low flash point and the geographic location that experiences high temperatures add air conditioning and insulation. If both heat and cold...

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...

Flammables Class IA - Flash Point: