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UW Superior Flammable Liquid Storage Program Barstow Hall Section __, Appendix __ of the UW Superior Chemical Hygiene Plan Prepared by Carol Lindberg, CIH, Environmental Health and Safety (EH & S) Department December 2012 Section 1 Introduction The NFPA 45 Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals, and NFPA 30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code are two fire safety regulations adopted as part of building codes and occupational safety regulations that are implemented in the State of Wisconsin. Both NFPA codes have a direct impact on flammable liquid use and storage in UW Superior laboratories and storage areas. Flammable and combustible liquids are classified using boiling point and flash point data for the substances. Since any amount of flammable and combustible liquids, including empty containers, are a significant fire risk for personal injury and property damage, strict storage requirements are both essential and required by law. Section 2 Definitions NFPA: National Fire Protection Association. The NFPA produces recommended standards for fire safety. State and Federal agencies adopt the NFPA standards as law through the standard setting process. Flammable liquid: A liquid with a flash point below 100° F (37.8° C) [closed cup] and a maximum vapor pressure of 2068 mm Hg at 100° F (37°.8 C). Flammable liquids are further categorized as Class IA, IB and IC. Class 1A: Liquids having a flash point less than 73°F and boiling point less than 100°F Class 1B: Liquids having a flash point less than 73°F and boiling point equal to or greater than 100°F Class 1C: Liquids having a flash point equal to or greater than 73°F, but less than 100°F Combustible liquid: A liquid with a flash point at or above 100°F (37.8°C) [closed cup]. Combustible liquids are further categorized as Class II, IIIA and IIIB. Class II: Liquids having a flash point equal to or greater than 100°F, but less than 140°F Class IIIA: Liquids having a flash point equal to or greater than 140°F, but less than 200°F Class IIIB: Liquids having a flash point equal to or greater than 200°F Section 3 General Flammable Liquid Storage Conditions - All Spaces Storage and use of flammable and combustible liquids in laboratories is governed by NFPA 45 Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals, as adopted through occupational health and safety regulations enforced by the State as well as the local fire marshal. 1. NFPA 45 specifies that no more than three flammable liquid storage cabinets are permitted in a single space (lab space enclosed with a door). For safety purposes, UW Superior recommends that no more than two flammable liquid storage cabinets be kept in an academic lab, space. Three flammable liquid cabinets are permitted in labs and prep areas not used as teaching labs, such as prep labs and research labs, as long as the space has appropriate ventilation. The number of cabinets in a space is not size dependent: an 18 gallon capacity cabinet, 30 gallon capacity cabinet, 45 or 60 gallon cabinet (even if built-in) would all count as one cabinet each. 2. Quantities of flammable liquids in a space or cabinet should be limited to the amount necessary for the work in progress.
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Page 1: UW Superior Flammable Liquid Storage Program Barstow Hall ......In 2012, the Flammable Liquid Storage room (Barstow 10A) was re-designated for use by all programs within Barstow. An

UW Superior Flammable Liquid Storage Program ndash Barstow Hall Section __ Appendix __ of the UW Superior Chemical Hygiene Plan Prepared by Carol Lindberg CIH Environmental Health and Safety (EH amp S) Department

December 2012 Section 1 Introduction

The NFPA 45 Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals and NFPA 30 Flammable

and Combustible Liquids Code are two fire safety regulations adopted as part of building codes and

occupational safety regulations that are implemented in the State of Wisconsin Both NFPA codes have a

direct impact on flammable liquid use and storage in UW Superior laboratories and storage areas

Flammable and combustible liquids are classified using boiling point and flash point data for the

substances Since any amount of flammable and combustible liquids including empty containers are a

significant fire risk for personal injury and property damage strict storage requirements are both essential

and required by law

Section 2 Definitions

NFPA National Fire Protection Association The NFPA produces recommended standards for fire

safety State and Federal agencies adopt the NFPA standards as law through the standard setting process

Flammable liquid A liquid with a flash point below 100deg F (378deg C) [closed cup] and a maximum vapor

pressure of 2068 mm Hg at 100deg F (37deg8 C) Flammable liquids are further categorized as Class IA IB

and IC

Class 1A Liquids having a flash point less than 73degF and boiling point less than 100degF

Class 1B Liquids having a flash point less than 73degF and boiling point equal to or greater than 100degF

Class 1C Liquids having a flash point equal to or greater than 73degF but less than 100degF

Combustible liquid A liquid with a flash point at or above 100degF (378degC) [closed cup] Combustible

liquids are further categorized as Class II IIIA and IIIB

Class II Liquids having a flash point equal to or greater than 100degF but less than 140degF

Class IIIA Liquids having a flash point equal to or greater than 140degF but less than 200degF

Class IIIB Liquids having a flash point equal to or greater than 200degF

Section 3 General Flammable Liquid Storage Conditions - All Spaces

Storage and use of flammable and combustible liquids in laboratories is governed by NFPA 45 Standard

on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals as adopted through occupational health and safety

regulations enforced by the State as well as the local fire marshal

1 NFPA 45 specifies that no more than three flammable liquid storage cabinets are permitted in a

single space (lab space enclosed with a door)

For safety purposes UW Superior recommends that no more than two flammable liquid

storage cabinets be kept in an academic lab space

Three flammable liquid cabinets are permitted in labs and prep areas not used as teaching

labs such as prep labs and research labs as long as the space has appropriate ventilation

The number of cabinets in a space is not size dependent an 18 gallon capacity cabinet 30

gallon capacity cabinet 45 or 60 gallon cabinet (even if built-in) would all count as one

cabinet each

2 Quantities of flammable liquids in a space or cabinet should be limited to the amount necessary

for the work in progress

3 No more than a combined total of 10 gallons of flammable and combustible liquids and liquefied

flammable gases can be stored outside of a flammable storage cabinet unless safety cans are used

This volume includes any flammable solvents found in refrigerators etc

4 No more than 25 gallons of flammable and combustible liquids combined can be stored in safety

cans in a laboratory outside of a flammable liquid storage cabinet The safety can must be UL or

FM approved have a spring-closing lid and a spout cover and cannot exceed 5 gallons in size

5 Storage of flammable liquids must not obstruct any exit or safety equipment It is recommended

that flammable liquid storage cabinets not be installed next to room exits

6 Flammable liquids should be stored separately from strong oxidizers (ie bleach nitric acid

hydrogen peroxide nitrates potassium permanganate etc) shielded from direct sunlight and

away from heat sources

7 Flammable liquid storage cabinet doors must be kept closed and latched at all times Locking the

cabinets is the userrsquos discretion

Section 4 Flammable Liquid Storage Room - Barstow 10A (formerly room 10B)

In 2012 the Flammable Liquid Storage room (Barstow 10A) was re-designated for use by all programs

within Barstow An agreement by a committee of primary users designated the Chemical Hygiene

Officer (EH amp S Director) to provide oversight for the room and its use as a neutral party It is important

to note that no individual department purchased any of the storage units located in flammable liquid

storage room and therefore no individual department ownership

The intended use of the Flammable Liquids Storage room is to

1 Store flammable or combustible chemicals that are not in regular use andor

2 Store samples waiting to be processed andor

3 Store samples for long-term storagepreservation

Flammable liquid storage cabinets found in prep rooms and laboratories should be used to meet short-

term storage and routine use to reduce the risks associated with transporting flammable liquids outside of

the laboratory or between the laboratory and flammable liquid storage room

Anyone who enters the flammable liquid storage room must have completed lab safety training be aware

of emergency procedures such as fire safety spill response and the location of emergency equipment

Regular users of the flammable liquid storage room can request a key following the University Key

Policy The supervisory signature for the key request is the Chemical Hygiene Officer The Academic

Department Associate in the Department of Natural Sciences will have a key that can be checked out as

needed for intermittent access

Requirements for use of the Flammable Liquid Storage Room

1 The maximum capacity of the Flammable Liquid Storage room (Barstow 10A) is 450 gallons of

Class I II and III flammable and combustible liquids combined as established through a variance

granted by the Superior Fire Department (see Section 9) Of this total quantity no more than a

total of 60 gallons of Class IA flammable liquids are allowed in the storage room

a The amount of non-flammable solvents (chloroform methylene chloride etc) is not

counted towards the total capacity of the room Non-flammable solvents will be stored in

flammable liquid storage cabinets with the flammable solvents

2 The variance REQUIRES that ALL FLAMMABLE and COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS be kept

in cabinets at ALL TIMES ANY VIOLATION of this will INSTANTLY REDUCE THE

ROOM CAPACITY TO 120 GALLONS This includes materials in 5 gallon pails safety cans

coolers bottles aerosol cans or fueled equipment like generators

Note ALL materials being delivered to the flammable liquid storage room must be

stored properly immediately upon delivery

3 Violating the conditions in Section 3 items 1 and 2 above may result in the revocation of the

variance by the Superior Fire Department Should a violation occur

a Violators may lose their storage privileges in Barstow 10A

b The violator may be required to pay the monetary penalties if UW Superior is cited

for improper storage in Barstow 10A by the Superior Fire Department

4 The capacity rating on a flammable liquid storage cabinet is a recommended capacity based on an

average number of shelves and container sizes of typical users Users are permitted to exceed the

stated capacity (ie 30 gallon 45 gallon etc) of the cabinet provided that the cabinet contents

never exceeds 60 gallons (maximum) of Class I and Class II flammable liquids combined

regardless of the cabinet size

5 Dispensing or transferring flammable liquids from one container into another is FORBIDDEN in

the flammable liquid storage room Dispensing must be conducted in a laboratory hood

6 The priorities for use of the flammable liquid storage cabinets in Barstow 10A are

a Storage of flammable chemicals purchased in bulk or used infrequently

b Academic department specimen storage (not research related)

c Active research specimen storage

d Archival research sample storage ndash lowest priority

7 Each cabinet in Barstow 10A is assigned a number to track its use See Table 1 for a description

of each cabinet

8 Flammable liquid storage cabinets will be assigned by the Chemical Hygiene Officer

a Some cabinets will be permanently assigned for priority uses

b Other cabinets will be assigned for temporary use for specific time periods based on

project needs as agreed upon by both the user and Chemical Hygiene Officer Users are

encouraged to discuss their storage needs well in advance of the projectrsquos anticipated start

date and are expected to honor the time frame agreed upon so the cabinetrsquos future use can

be considered in planning needs for fairness to all users

c The EH amp S Department is permanently assigned one flammable liquid cabinet in

Barstow 10B for emergency use in case the hazardous waste facility experiences a critical

breakdown This cabinet will be available to be assigned for temporary storage as

discussed in 8-B

d Principle investigators must consider the limited amount of flammable liquid storage

available in project design and proposals Commitments for long term storage (more than

1 year) and permanent sample archiving are discouraged If long term or archival storage

is proposed arrangements should be discussed with the Chemical Hygiene Officer prior

to making any contractual agreements The flammable storage area in the Hazardous

Waste Building may be available and has a larger capacity but should not be depended

upon for long-term storage needs

e If the contents of cabinets require secured access padlocks will be assigned to user by the

Chemical Hygiene Officer The Chemical Hygiene Officer will hold a copy of the key

for emergency access

9 Users are expected to do the following

a Regularly check the materials in storage for condition and age and properly dispose of

any chemicals or samples that are outdated or poor condition

b Ensure that the flammable liquid storage cabinet contents never exceed a total of 60

gallons of Class I and Class II solvents

c Maintain a department chemical inventory of any laboratory chemicals stored in the

flammable liquid storage cabinets in room 10B

d Ensure that the vent covers on the cabinets are not removed

e Provided a description of the general contents of each cabinet posted on the front of the

cabinet This inventory should be maintained on a regular basis (See attached)

f Record the amount of Class IA flammable liquids in the storage cabinet on the inventory

sheet No more than a total of 60 gallons of Class IA flammable liquids can be stored in

Barstow 10B at a time Volumes do not need to be reported for Class IB IC II IIIA or

IIIB materials

Table 1 Description of Each Flammable Liquid Cabinet in Barstow 10B

Cabinet Brand Cabinet

Size Shelf Dimensions

Cabinets are 65rdquo tall with multiple shelves Mfr

Key

Permanently Assigned or

Temporary Usage

FLC-01 Justrite 45 gal 39375rdquo x 14rdquo CH545

FLC-02 Justrite 60 gal 30375rdquo x 29rdquo

Drum roller in the bottom of the cabinet CH545

FLC-03 Justrite 60 gal 30375rdquo x 29rdquo

Drum roller in the bottom of the cabinet CH545

FLC-04 Justrite 54 gal 19625rdquo x 29rdquo CH545

FLC-05 Justrite 45 gal 39375rdquo x 14rdquo CH545

FLC-06 Justrite 45 gal 39375rdquo x 14rdquo CH545

FLC-07 Justrite 22 gal 19625rdquo x 14rdquo CH545

FLC-08 Justrite 45 gal 39375rdquo x 14rdquo CH545

FLC-09 Justrite 45 gal 39375rdquo x 14rdquo CH545

Section 5 References

NFPA 45 Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals 2004 Edition National Fire

Protection Association

NFPA 30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code 2008 Edition National Fire Protection

Association

Section 6 Acknowledgements

This document was prepared and issued based on the recommendations and final review by the following

individuals This document will be included as a section of the next revision of the UW Superior

Chemical Hygiene Plan

Mary Balcer LSRI (Lake Superior Research Institute) and Department of Natural Sciences

Edward Burkett Department of Natural Sciences

James Lane Department of Natural Sciences

Carol Lindberg CIH Environmental Health and Safety

Lorena Rios Mendoza Department of Natural Sciences

Christine Polkinghorne LSRI

Deanna Regan LSRI

Kurt Schmude LSRI and Department of Natural Sciences

Jeffrey Schuldt Department of Natural Sciences

Matt TenEyck LSRI

Section 7 Resource

NFPA Classification of Common Flammable and Combustible Liquids and their Classification -

UW Superior

NFPA Classifications of Common Flammable and Combustible Liquids

UW Superior Environmental Health and Safety 2012

Class Example of Common Solvents and Chemicals

1A

Acetaldehyde

Butane

Diethyl Ether (Ethyl ether)

Ligroine

Methane (natural gas)

N-Pentane

Petroleum Ether

Propane

1B

Acetone

Aerosol cans

Acetonitrile

Benzene

Cyclohexane

Ethanol (Pure)

Ethanol aqueous solutions gt51 ethanol

Methanol aqueous solutions gt51 methanol

Isopropanol aqueous solutions gt

Ethyl acetate Gasoline

Heptane

Hexanes

Methanol

Isopropyl Alcohol

Toluene

Ligroin

1C

Butanol

Chlorobenzene

Ethanol aqueous solutions (20 - 50 ethanol)

Octane

Methanol-aqueous solutions (26-51 methanol)

Turpentine

Xylenes

Isoamyl alcohol

Isobutyl alcohol

2

Glacial Acetic Acid

Chlorocyclohexane

Ethanol-aqueous solutions 10-19 ethanol

Formalin solution 37 (15 methanol)

Diesel fuel

Motor oil

Kerosene

3A

Dimethyl Sulfoxide

Ethanol-aqueous solutions lt5 ethanol

Specimens in 10 formalin (15 methanol)

Methanol-aqueous solutions (05-8 methanol)

Some paints (oil)

Linseed oil

1-Octanol

16-Hexanediamine

3B

Benzyl Alcohol

Eugenol

Ethylene glycol

12-Propanediol

Triethylene Glycol

Mineral oil

Vegetable oil

None

Bromine

Bromoform

Chloroform

Carbon tetrachloride

Methylene Chloride

Perchloroethylene

Flammable and Combustible Liquid Classifications

Class 1A - Flash Point less than 73degF Boiling Point less than 100degF

Class 1B - Flash Point less than 73degF Boiling Point equal to or greater than 100degF

Class 1C - Flash Point equal to or greater than 73degF but less than 100degF

Class 2 - Flash Point equal to or greater than 100degF but less than 140degF

Class 3A - Flash Point equal to or greater than 140degF but less than 200degF

Class 3B - Flash Point equal to or greater than 200degF

Laboratory Storage of Compressed Gases

Common Compressed Gases

GasGas

Mixture

Flammable

Limits

in air

NFPA

Class

NFPA Rating

Scale is 0 ndash 4 (0=ordinary hazard 4= high hazard)

Health

Rating

Flammability

Rating

Instability

(Reactivity)

Rating

Special

Hazard(s)

Acetylene 25 ndash 82 1A 0 4 2 None

Air compressed Non-

flammable

0 0 0 None

Argon Non

flammable

0 0 0 None

Butane 16 ndash 84 1A 1 4 0 None

Helium Non

Flammable

0 0 0

Simple

Asphyxiant

Hydrogen 4 ndash 75 1A 0 4 0 None

Methane 5-15 1A 0 4 0 None

Nitrogen Non-

flammable

0 0 0

Simple

Asphyxiant

Nitrous Oxide Non-

flammable

2 0 0 Oxidizer

Oxygen Non-

flammable

0 0 0 Oxidizer

Propane 210-101 1A 1 4 0 None

P5 5 methane

+95 argon

Non-

flammable

1 0 0 None

Lecture bottles

Gases in lecture bottles must be stored in a continuously operating hood when

The gas has a NFPA health hazard rating of 3 or 4

The gas has a NFPA health hazard rating of 2 and the gas does not have physiological warning

properties such as an odor

The gas is pyrophoric

Cylinders

The number of gas cylinders larger than a lecture bottle in a laboratory should be limited to no more

than

One cylinder of each gas in use (connected to the equipment and secured) and

One cylinder in reserve (regulator removed capped and secured)

No more than 3 cylinders of flammable or oxidizing gases permitted in labs of 500 square feet

or less

Gases in cylinders larger than a lecture bottle must be stored in a continuously-vented approved gas

cabinet when

The gas has a NFPA health hazard rating of 3 or 4

The gas has a NFPA health hazard rating of 2 and the gas does not have physiological warning

properties such as an odor

Pyrophoric gases in cylinders larger than a lecture bottle must be stored in an approved

continuously-vented sprinklered gas cabinet

Section 8 Flammable Cabinet Inventory Records

Flammable Liquid Storage Cabinet FLC - ___________________

Maximum Permitted Storage Capacity 60 gallons of combined Class I and Class II combustible and

flammable liquids

Permanently assigned to __________________________________________________________

Contents Description Volume amp

Units Date

Inventory of All Class IA Chemicals or Materials in Cabinet

The Flammable Liquid Storage Room is limited to 60 Gallons total quantity of Class IA liquids

Class IA Chemical Name or description Volume amp

Units Date

Flammable Liquid Storage Cabinet FLC - ___________________

Maximum Permitted Storage Capacity 60 gallons of combined Class I and Class II combustible and

flammable liquids

Temporarily assigned to ________________________________ Dept ___________________

Agreed Upon Dates for Use From ____________________ To ___________________

Contents Description Volume amp

Units Date

Inventory of All Class IA ChemicalsMaterials in Cabinet

The Flammable Liquid Storage Room is limited to 60 Gallons total quantity of Class IA liquids

Class IA Chemical Name or description Volume amp

Units Date

Section 9 Variance from Superior Fire Department

February 17 2012

Ms Carol Lindberg

University of Wisconsin Superior

1800 Grand Ave

Superior WI 54880

Dear Ms Lindberg

I have reviewed your request for a variance from the maximum allowed quantity of flammable liquids permitted

to be stored in the flammable storage room at Barstow Hall on the Superior campus of the University of

Wisconsin

Fire Chief Jim Rigstad has granted conditional approval to this variance The terms of the variance are as

follows

A maximum of 450 gallons of flammable liquids may be stored in the room at any given time

All flammable liquids stored in the room must be stored in UL listed flammable liquid storage cabinets

Cabinets constructed in compliance with the requirements of NFPA 30-953 shall also be acceptable

Non-compatible materials stored in the room must be separated as required by code

A containment sill must be installed in the doorway to prevent spilled product from escaping the room

The sill must be sealed with masonry or with a rated fire caulk to maintain the rating of the room

Other liquids stored in the room shall not exceed the quantities permitted by code and may only be

stored in the room outside of a flammable liquid storage cabinets provided there is adequate space in the

room after the installation of the flammable liquid storage cabinets required under conditions listed

above

The flammable liquid storage room must be maintained in full compliance with any other requirements

of NFPA 30 or any other applicable codes

If you have any questions regarding this variance please feel free to contact me

Sincerely

Arthur E Gil de Lamadrid

Lead Fire Inspector

Cc J Rigstad Fire Chief

V Johnson Battalion Chief

Superior Fire Department Phone (715) 394-0227

Fax (715) 394-0215

Jim Rigstad Fire Chief

Superior Fire Department

3326 Tower Av

Added by Carol Lindberg for documentation

From Gil de Lamadrid Arthur [mailtoarthurgcisuperiorwius] Sent Thursday February 23 2012 942 AM

To LindbergCarol A Subject RE Flam Cabs

Yes I believe that in your original request you asked for 10 cabinets Unfortunately I tossed my notes after writing the letter But I thought that the quantity was based upon that number of cabinets

From LindbergCarol A [mailtoCLindberuwsuperedu]

Sent Friday February 17 2012 1025 To Gil de Lamadrid Arthur

Subject RE Flam Cabs Art Yes ndash this is very good news One question ndash under the terms listed are we allowed to have more than 3 flammable liquid storage cabinets in the space Thank you Carol A Lindberg CIH Environmental Health and Safety Program University of Wisconsin - Superior

Page 2: UW Superior Flammable Liquid Storage Program Barstow Hall ......In 2012, the Flammable Liquid Storage room (Barstow 10A) was re-designated for use by all programs within Barstow. An

3 No more than a combined total of 10 gallons of flammable and combustible liquids and liquefied

flammable gases can be stored outside of a flammable storage cabinet unless safety cans are used

This volume includes any flammable solvents found in refrigerators etc

4 No more than 25 gallons of flammable and combustible liquids combined can be stored in safety

cans in a laboratory outside of a flammable liquid storage cabinet The safety can must be UL or

FM approved have a spring-closing lid and a spout cover and cannot exceed 5 gallons in size

5 Storage of flammable liquids must not obstruct any exit or safety equipment It is recommended

that flammable liquid storage cabinets not be installed next to room exits

6 Flammable liquids should be stored separately from strong oxidizers (ie bleach nitric acid

hydrogen peroxide nitrates potassium permanganate etc) shielded from direct sunlight and

away from heat sources

7 Flammable liquid storage cabinet doors must be kept closed and latched at all times Locking the

cabinets is the userrsquos discretion

Section 4 Flammable Liquid Storage Room - Barstow 10A (formerly room 10B)

In 2012 the Flammable Liquid Storage room (Barstow 10A) was re-designated for use by all programs

within Barstow An agreement by a committee of primary users designated the Chemical Hygiene

Officer (EH amp S Director) to provide oversight for the room and its use as a neutral party It is important

to note that no individual department purchased any of the storage units located in flammable liquid

storage room and therefore no individual department ownership

The intended use of the Flammable Liquids Storage room is to

1 Store flammable or combustible chemicals that are not in regular use andor

2 Store samples waiting to be processed andor

3 Store samples for long-term storagepreservation

Flammable liquid storage cabinets found in prep rooms and laboratories should be used to meet short-

term storage and routine use to reduce the risks associated with transporting flammable liquids outside of

the laboratory or between the laboratory and flammable liquid storage room

Anyone who enters the flammable liquid storage room must have completed lab safety training be aware

of emergency procedures such as fire safety spill response and the location of emergency equipment

Regular users of the flammable liquid storage room can request a key following the University Key

Policy The supervisory signature for the key request is the Chemical Hygiene Officer The Academic

Department Associate in the Department of Natural Sciences will have a key that can be checked out as

needed for intermittent access

Requirements for use of the Flammable Liquid Storage Room

1 The maximum capacity of the Flammable Liquid Storage room (Barstow 10A) is 450 gallons of

Class I II and III flammable and combustible liquids combined as established through a variance

granted by the Superior Fire Department (see Section 9) Of this total quantity no more than a

total of 60 gallons of Class IA flammable liquids are allowed in the storage room

a The amount of non-flammable solvents (chloroform methylene chloride etc) is not

counted towards the total capacity of the room Non-flammable solvents will be stored in

flammable liquid storage cabinets with the flammable solvents

2 The variance REQUIRES that ALL FLAMMABLE and COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS be kept

in cabinets at ALL TIMES ANY VIOLATION of this will INSTANTLY REDUCE THE

ROOM CAPACITY TO 120 GALLONS This includes materials in 5 gallon pails safety cans

coolers bottles aerosol cans or fueled equipment like generators

Note ALL materials being delivered to the flammable liquid storage room must be

stored properly immediately upon delivery

3 Violating the conditions in Section 3 items 1 and 2 above may result in the revocation of the

variance by the Superior Fire Department Should a violation occur

a Violators may lose their storage privileges in Barstow 10A

b The violator may be required to pay the monetary penalties if UW Superior is cited

for improper storage in Barstow 10A by the Superior Fire Department

4 The capacity rating on a flammable liquid storage cabinet is a recommended capacity based on an

average number of shelves and container sizes of typical users Users are permitted to exceed the

stated capacity (ie 30 gallon 45 gallon etc) of the cabinet provided that the cabinet contents

never exceeds 60 gallons (maximum) of Class I and Class II flammable liquids combined

regardless of the cabinet size

5 Dispensing or transferring flammable liquids from one container into another is FORBIDDEN in

the flammable liquid storage room Dispensing must be conducted in a laboratory hood

6 The priorities for use of the flammable liquid storage cabinets in Barstow 10A are

a Storage of flammable chemicals purchased in bulk or used infrequently

b Academic department specimen storage (not research related)

c Active research specimen storage

d Archival research sample storage ndash lowest priority

7 Each cabinet in Barstow 10A is assigned a number to track its use See Table 1 for a description

of each cabinet

8 Flammable liquid storage cabinets will be assigned by the Chemical Hygiene Officer

a Some cabinets will be permanently assigned for priority uses

b Other cabinets will be assigned for temporary use for specific time periods based on

project needs as agreed upon by both the user and Chemical Hygiene Officer Users are

encouraged to discuss their storage needs well in advance of the projectrsquos anticipated start

date and are expected to honor the time frame agreed upon so the cabinetrsquos future use can

be considered in planning needs for fairness to all users

c The EH amp S Department is permanently assigned one flammable liquid cabinet in

Barstow 10B for emergency use in case the hazardous waste facility experiences a critical

breakdown This cabinet will be available to be assigned for temporary storage as

discussed in 8-B

d Principle investigators must consider the limited amount of flammable liquid storage

available in project design and proposals Commitments for long term storage (more than

1 year) and permanent sample archiving are discouraged If long term or archival storage

is proposed arrangements should be discussed with the Chemical Hygiene Officer prior

to making any contractual agreements The flammable storage area in the Hazardous

Waste Building may be available and has a larger capacity but should not be depended

upon for long-term storage needs

e If the contents of cabinets require secured access padlocks will be assigned to user by the

Chemical Hygiene Officer The Chemical Hygiene Officer will hold a copy of the key

for emergency access

9 Users are expected to do the following

a Regularly check the materials in storage for condition and age and properly dispose of

any chemicals or samples that are outdated or poor condition

b Ensure that the flammable liquid storage cabinet contents never exceed a total of 60

gallons of Class I and Class II solvents

c Maintain a department chemical inventory of any laboratory chemicals stored in the

flammable liquid storage cabinets in room 10B

d Ensure that the vent covers on the cabinets are not removed

e Provided a description of the general contents of each cabinet posted on the front of the

cabinet This inventory should be maintained on a regular basis (See attached)

f Record the amount of Class IA flammable liquids in the storage cabinet on the inventory

sheet No more than a total of 60 gallons of Class IA flammable liquids can be stored in

Barstow 10B at a time Volumes do not need to be reported for Class IB IC II IIIA or

IIIB materials

Table 1 Description of Each Flammable Liquid Cabinet in Barstow 10B

Cabinet Brand Cabinet

Size Shelf Dimensions

Cabinets are 65rdquo tall with multiple shelves Mfr

Key

Permanently Assigned or

Temporary Usage

FLC-01 Justrite 45 gal 39375rdquo x 14rdquo CH545

FLC-02 Justrite 60 gal 30375rdquo x 29rdquo

Drum roller in the bottom of the cabinet CH545

FLC-03 Justrite 60 gal 30375rdquo x 29rdquo

Drum roller in the bottom of the cabinet CH545

FLC-04 Justrite 54 gal 19625rdquo x 29rdquo CH545

FLC-05 Justrite 45 gal 39375rdquo x 14rdquo CH545

FLC-06 Justrite 45 gal 39375rdquo x 14rdquo CH545

FLC-07 Justrite 22 gal 19625rdquo x 14rdquo CH545

FLC-08 Justrite 45 gal 39375rdquo x 14rdquo CH545

FLC-09 Justrite 45 gal 39375rdquo x 14rdquo CH545

Section 5 References

NFPA 45 Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals 2004 Edition National Fire

Protection Association

NFPA 30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code 2008 Edition National Fire Protection

Association

Section 6 Acknowledgements

This document was prepared and issued based on the recommendations and final review by the following

individuals This document will be included as a section of the next revision of the UW Superior

Chemical Hygiene Plan

Mary Balcer LSRI (Lake Superior Research Institute) and Department of Natural Sciences

Edward Burkett Department of Natural Sciences

James Lane Department of Natural Sciences

Carol Lindberg CIH Environmental Health and Safety

Lorena Rios Mendoza Department of Natural Sciences

Christine Polkinghorne LSRI

Deanna Regan LSRI

Kurt Schmude LSRI and Department of Natural Sciences

Jeffrey Schuldt Department of Natural Sciences

Matt TenEyck LSRI

Section 7 Resource

NFPA Classification of Common Flammable and Combustible Liquids and their Classification -

UW Superior

NFPA Classifications of Common Flammable and Combustible Liquids

UW Superior Environmental Health and Safety 2012

Class Example of Common Solvents and Chemicals

1A

Acetaldehyde

Butane

Diethyl Ether (Ethyl ether)

Ligroine

Methane (natural gas)

N-Pentane

Petroleum Ether

Propane

1B

Acetone

Aerosol cans

Acetonitrile

Benzene

Cyclohexane

Ethanol (Pure)

Ethanol aqueous solutions gt51 ethanol

Methanol aqueous solutions gt51 methanol

Isopropanol aqueous solutions gt

Ethyl acetate Gasoline

Heptane

Hexanes

Methanol

Isopropyl Alcohol

Toluene

Ligroin

1C

Butanol

Chlorobenzene

Ethanol aqueous solutions (20 - 50 ethanol)

Octane

Methanol-aqueous solutions (26-51 methanol)

Turpentine

Xylenes

Isoamyl alcohol

Isobutyl alcohol

2

Glacial Acetic Acid

Chlorocyclohexane

Ethanol-aqueous solutions 10-19 ethanol

Formalin solution 37 (15 methanol)

Diesel fuel

Motor oil

Kerosene

3A

Dimethyl Sulfoxide

Ethanol-aqueous solutions lt5 ethanol

Specimens in 10 formalin (15 methanol)

Methanol-aqueous solutions (05-8 methanol)

Some paints (oil)

Linseed oil

1-Octanol

16-Hexanediamine

3B

Benzyl Alcohol

Eugenol

Ethylene glycol

12-Propanediol

Triethylene Glycol

Mineral oil

Vegetable oil

None

Bromine

Bromoform

Chloroform

Carbon tetrachloride

Methylene Chloride

Perchloroethylene

Flammable and Combustible Liquid Classifications

Class 1A - Flash Point less than 73degF Boiling Point less than 100degF

Class 1B - Flash Point less than 73degF Boiling Point equal to or greater than 100degF

Class 1C - Flash Point equal to or greater than 73degF but less than 100degF

Class 2 - Flash Point equal to or greater than 100degF but less than 140degF

Class 3A - Flash Point equal to or greater than 140degF but less than 200degF

Class 3B - Flash Point equal to or greater than 200degF

Laboratory Storage of Compressed Gases

Common Compressed Gases

GasGas

Mixture

Flammable

Limits

in air

NFPA

Class

NFPA Rating

Scale is 0 ndash 4 (0=ordinary hazard 4= high hazard)

Health

Rating

Flammability

Rating

Instability

(Reactivity)

Rating

Special

Hazard(s)

Acetylene 25 ndash 82 1A 0 4 2 None

Air compressed Non-

flammable

0 0 0 None

Argon Non

flammable

0 0 0 None

Butane 16 ndash 84 1A 1 4 0 None

Helium Non

Flammable

0 0 0

Simple

Asphyxiant

Hydrogen 4 ndash 75 1A 0 4 0 None

Methane 5-15 1A 0 4 0 None

Nitrogen Non-

flammable

0 0 0

Simple

Asphyxiant

Nitrous Oxide Non-

flammable

2 0 0 Oxidizer

Oxygen Non-

flammable

0 0 0 Oxidizer

Propane 210-101 1A 1 4 0 None

P5 5 methane

+95 argon

Non-

flammable

1 0 0 None

Lecture bottles

Gases in lecture bottles must be stored in a continuously operating hood when

The gas has a NFPA health hazard rating of 3 or 4

The gas has a NFPA health hazard rating of 2 and the gas does not have physiological warning

properties such as an odor

The gas is pyrophoric

Cylinders

The number of gas cylinders larger than a lecture bottle in a laboratory should be limited to no more

than

One cylinder of each gas in use (connected to the equipment and secured) and

One cylinder in reserve (regulator removed capped and secured)

No more than 3 cylinders of flammable or oxidizing gases permitted in labs of 500 square feet

or less

Gases in cylinders larger than a lecture bottle must be stored in a continuously-vented approved gas

cabinet when

The gas has a NFPA health hazard rating of 3 or 4

The gas has a NFPA health hazard rating of 2 and the gas does not have physiological warning

properties such as an odor

Pyrophoric gases in cylinders larger than a lecture bottle must be stored in an approved

continuously-vented sprinklered gas cabinet

Section 8 Flammable Cabinet Inventory Records

Flammable Liquid Storage Cabinet FLC - ___________________

Maximum Permitted Storage Capacity 60 gallons of combined Class I and Class II combustible and

flammable liquids

Permanently assigned to __________________________________________________________

Contents Description Volume amp

Units Date

Inventory of All Class IA Chemicals or Materials in Cabinet

The Flammable Liquid Storage Room is limited to 60 Gallons total quantity of Class IA liquids

Class IA Chemical Name or description Volume amp

Units Date

Flammable Liquid Storage Cabinet FLC - ___________________

Maximum Permitted Storage Capacity 60 gallons of combined Class I and Class II combustible and

flammable liquids

Temporarily assigned to ________________________________ Dept ___________________

Agreed Upon Dates for Use From ____________________ To ___________________

Contents Description Volume amp

Units Date

Inventory of All Class IA ChemicalsMaterials in Cabinet

The Flammable Liquid Storage Room is limited to 60 Gallons total quantity of Class IA liquids

Class IA Chemical Name or description Volume amp

Units Date

Section 9 Variance from Superior Fire Department

February 17 2012

Ms Carol Lindberg

University of Wisconsin Superior

1800 Grand Ave

Superior WI 54880

Dear Ms Lindberg

I have reviewed your request for a variance from the maximum allowed quantity of flammable liquids permitted

to be stored in the flammable storage room at Barstow Hall on the Superior campus of the University of

Wisconsin

Fire Chief Jim Rigstad has granted conditional approval to this variance The terms of the variance are as

follows

A maximum of 450 gallons of flammable liquids may be stored in the room at any given time

All flammable liquids stored in the room must be stored in UL listed flammable liquid storage cabinets

Cabinets constructed in compliance with the requirements of NFPA 30-953 shall also be acceptable

Non-compatible materials stored in the room must be separated as required by code

A containment sill must be installed in the doorway to prevent spilled product from escaping the room

The sill must be sealed with masonry or with a rated fire caulk to maintain the rating of the room

Other liquids stored in the room shall not exceed the quantities permitted by code and may only be

stored in the room outside of a flammable liquid storage cabinets provided there is adequate space in the

room after the installation of the flammable liquid storage cabinets required under conditions listed

above

The flammable liquid storage room must be maintained in full compliance with any other requirements

of NFPA 30 or any other applicable codes

If you have any questions regarding this variance please feel free to contact me

Sincerely

Arthur E Gil de Lamadrid

Lead Fire Inspector

Cc J Rigstad Fire Chief

V Johnson Battalion Chief

Superior Fire Department Phone (715) 394-0227

Fax (715) 394-0215

Jim Rigstad Fire Chief

Superior Fire Department

3326 Tower Av

Added by Carol Lindberg for documentation

From Gil de Lamadrid Arthur [mailtoarthurgcisuperiorwius] Sent Thursday February 23 2012 942 AM

To LindbergCarol A Subject RE Flam Cabs

Yes I believe that in your original request you asked for 10 cabinets Unfortunately I tossed my notes after writing the letter But I thought that the quantity was based upon that number of cabinets

From LindbergCarol A [mailtoCLindberuwsuperedu]

Sent Friday February 17 2012 1025 To Gil de Lamadrid Arthur

Subject RE Flam Cabs Art Yes ndash this is very good news One question ndash under the terms listed are we allowed to have more than 3 flammable liquid storage cabinets in the space Thank you Carol A Lindberg CIH Environmental Health and Safety Program University of Wisconsin - Superior

Page 3: UW Superior Flammable Liquid Storage Program Barstow Hall ......In 2012, the Flammable Liquid Storage room (Barstow 10A) was re-designated for use by all programs within Barstow. An

3 Violating the conditions in Section 3 items 1 and 2 above may result in the revocation of the

variance by the Superior Fire Department Should a violation occur

a Violators may lose their storage privileges in Barstow 10A

b The violator may be required to pay the monetary penalties if UW Superior is cited

for improper storage in Barstow 10A by the Superior Fire Department

4 The capacity rating on a flammable liquid storage cabinet is a recommended capacity based on an

average number of shelves and container sizes of typical users Users are permitted to exceed the

stated capacity (ie 30 gallon 45 gallon etc) of the cabinet provided that the cabinet contents

never exceeds 60 gallons (maximum) of Class I and Class II flammable liquids combined

regardless of the cabinet size

5 Dispensing or transferring flammable liquids from one container into another is FORBIDDEN in

the flammable liquid storage room Dispensing must be conducted in a laboratory hood

6 The priorities for use of the flammable liquid storage cabinets in Barstow 10A are

a Storage of flammable chemicals purchased in bulk or used infrequently

b Academic department specimen storage (not research related)

c Active research specimen storage

d Archival research sample storage ndash lowest priority

7 Each cabinet in Barstow 10A is assigned a number to track its use See Table 1 for a description

of each cabinet

8 Flammable liquid storage cabinets will be assigned by the Chemical Hygiene Officer

a Some cabinets will be permanently assigned for priority uses

b Other cabinets will be assigned for temporary use for specific time periods based on

project needs as agreed upon by both the user and Chemical Hygiene Officer Users are

encouraged to discuss their storage needs well in advance of the projectrsquos anticipated start

date and are expected to honor the time frame agreed upon so the cabinetrsquos future use can

be considered in planning needs for fairness to all users

c The EH amp S Department is permanently assigned one flammable liquid cabinet in

Barstow 10B for emergency use in case the hazardous waste facility experiences a critical

breakdown This cabinet will be available to be assigned for temporary storage as

discussed in 8-B

d Principle investigators must consider the limited amount of flammable liquid storage

available in project design and proposals Commitments for long term storage (more than

1 year) and permanent sample archiving are discouraged If long term or archival storage

is proposed arrangements should be discussed with the Chemical Hygiene Officer prior

to making any contractual agreements The flammable storage area in the Hazardous

Waste Building may be available and has a larger capacity but should not be depended

upon for long-term storage needs

e If the contents of cabinets require secured access padlocks will be assigned to user by the

Chemical Hygiene Officer The Chemical Hygiene Officer will hold a copy of the key

for emergency access

9 Users are expected to do the following

a Regularly check the materials in storage for condition and age and properly dispose of

any chemicals or samples that are outdated or poor condition

b Ensure that the flammable liquid storage cabinet contents never exceed a total of 60

gallons of Class I and Class II solvents

c Maintain a department chemical inventory of any laboratory chemicals stored in the

flammable liquid storage cabinets in room 10B

d Ensure that the vent covers on the cabinets are not removed

e Provided a description of the general contents of each cabinet posted on the front of the

cabinet This inventory should be maintained on a regular basis (See attached)

f Record the amount of Class IA flammable liquids in the storage cabinet on the inventory

sheet No more than a total of 60 gallons of Class IA flammable liquids can be stored in

Barstow 10B at a time Volumes do not need to be reported for Class IB IC II IIIA or

IIIB materials

Table 1 Description of Each Flammable Liquid Cabinet in Barstow 10B

Cabinet Brand Cabinet

Size Shelf Dimensions

Cabinets are 65rdquo tall with multiple shelves Mfr

Key

Permanently Assigned or

Temporary Usage

FLC-01 Justrite 45 gal 39375rdquo x 14rdquo CH545

FLC-02 Justrite 60 gal 30375rdquo x 29rdquo

Drum roller in the bottom of the cabinet CH545

FLC-03 Justrite 60 gal 30375rdquo x 29rdquo

Drum roller in the bottom of the cabinet CH545

FLC-04 Justrite 54 gal 19625rdquo x 29rdquo CH545

FLC-05 Justrite 45 gal 39375rdquo x 14rdquo CH545

FLC-06 Justrite 45 gal 39375rdquo x 14rdquo CH545

FLC-07 Justrite 22 gal 19625rdquo x 14rdquo CH545

FLC-08 Justrite 45 gal 39375rdquo x 14rdquo CH545

FLC-09 Justrite 45 gal 39375rdquo x 14rdquo CH545

Section 5 References

NFPA 45 Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals 2004 Edition National Fire

Protection Association

NFPA 30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code 2008 Edition National Fire Protection

Association

Section 6 Acknowledgements

This document was prepared and issued based on the recommendations and final review by the following

individuals This document will be included as a section of the next revision of the UW Superior

Chemical Hygiene Plan

Mary Balcer LSRI (Lake Superior Research Institute) and Department of Natural Sciences

Edward Burkett Department of Natural Sciences

James Lane Department of Natural Sciences

Carol Lindberg CIH Environmental Health and Safety

Lorena Rios Mendoza Department of Natural Sciences

Christine Polkinghorne LSRI

Deanna Regan LSRI

Kurt Schmude LSRI and Department of Natural Sciences

Jeffrey Schuldt Department of Natural Sciences

Matt TenEyck LSRI

Section 7 Resource

NFPA Classification of Common Flammable and Combustible Liquids and their Classification -

UW Superior

NFPA Classifications of Common Flammable and Combustible Liquids

UW Superior Environmental Health and Safety 2012

Class Example of Common Solvents and Chemicals

1A

Acetaldehyde

Butane

Diethyl Ether (Ethyl ether)

Ligroine

Methane (natural gas)

N-Pentane

Petroleum Ether

Propane

1B

Acetone

Aerosol cans

Acetonitrile

Benzene

Cyclohexane

Ethanol (Pure)

Ethanol aqueous solutions gt51 ethanol

Methanol aqueous solutions gt51 methanol

Isopropanol aqueous solutions gt

Ethyl acetate Gasoline

Heptane

Hexanes

Methanol

Isopropyl Alcohol

Toluene

Ligroin

1C

Butanol

Chlorobenzene

Ethanol aqueous solutions (20 - 50 ethanol)

Octane

Methanol-aqueous solutions (26-51 methanol)

Turpentine

Xylenes

Isoamyl alcohol

Isobutyl alcohol

2

Glacial Acetic Acid

Chlorocyclohexane

Ethanol-aqueous solutions 10-19 ethanol

Formalin solution 37 (15 methanol)

Diesel fuel

Motor oil

Kerosene

3A

Dimethyl Sulfoxide

Ethanol-aqueous solutions lt5 ethanol

Specimens in 10 formalin (15 methanol)

Methanol-aqueous solutions (05-8 methanol)

Some paints (oil)

Linseed oil

1-Octanol

16-Hexanediamine

3B

Benzyl Alcohol

Eugenol

Ethylene glycol

12-Propanediol

Triethylene Glycol

Mineral oil

Vegetable oil

None

Bromine

Bromoform

Chloroform

Carbon tetrachloride

Methylene Chloride

Perchloroethylene

Flammable and Combustible Liquid Classifications

Class 1A - Flash Point less than 73degF Boiling Point less than 100degF

Class 1B - Flash Point less than 73degF Boiling Point equal to or greater than 100degF

Class 1C - Flash Point equal to or greater than 73degF but less than 100degF

Class 2 - Flash Point equal to or greater than 100degF but less than 140degF

Class 3A - Flash Point equal to or greater than 140degF but less than 200degF

Class 3B - Flash Point equal to or greater than 200degF

Laboratory Storage of Compressed Gases

Common Compressed Gases

GasGas

Mixture

Flammable

Limits

in air

NFPA

Class

NFPA Rating

Scale is 0 ndash 4 (0=ordinary hazard 4= high hazard)

Health

Rating

Flammability

Rating

Instability

(Reactivity)

Rating

Special

Hazard(s)

Acetylene 25 ndash 82 1A 0 4 2 None

Air compressed Non-

flammable

0 0 0 None

Argon Non

flammable

0 0 0 None

Butane 16 ndash 84 1A 1 4 0 None

Helium Non

Flammable

0 0 0

Simple

Asphyxiant

Hydrogen 4 ndash 75 1A 0 4 0 None

Methane 5-15 1A 0 4 0 None

Nitrogen Non-

flammable

0 0 0

Simple

Asphyxiant

Nitrous Oxide Non-

flammable

2 0 0 Oxidizer

Oxygen Non-

flammable

0 0 0 Oxidizer

Propane 210-101 1A 1 4 0 None

P5 5 methane

+95 argon

Non-

flammable

1 0 0 None

Lecture bottles

Gases in lecture bottles must be stored in a continuously operating hood when

The gas has a NFPA health hazard rating of 3 or 4

The gas has a NFPA health hazard rating of 2 and the gas does not have physiological warning

properties such as an odor

The gas is pyrophoric

Cylinders

The number of gas cylinders larger than a lecture bottle in a laboratory should be limited to no more

than

One cylinder of each gas in use (connected to the equipment and secured) and

One cylinder in reserve (regulator removed capped and secured)

No more than 3 cylinders of flammable or oxidizing gases permitted in labs of 500 square feet

or less

Gases in cylinders larger than a lecture bottle must be stored in a continuously-vented approved gas

cabinet when

The gas has a NFPA health hazard rating of 3 or 4

The gas has a NFPA health hazard rating of 2 and the gas does not have physiological warning

properties such as an odor

Pyrophoric gases in cylinders larger than a lecture bottle must be stored in an approved

continuously-vented sprinklered gas cabinet

Section 8 Flammable Cabinet Inventory Records

Flammable Liquid Storage Cabinet FLC - ___________________

Maximum Permitted Storage Capacity 60 gallons of combined Class I and Class II combustible and

flammable liquids

Permanently assigned to __________________________________________________________

Contents Description Volume amp

Units Date

Inventory of All Class IA Chemicals or Materials in Cabinet

The Flammable Liquid Storage Room is limited to 60 Gallons total quantity of Class IA liquids

Class IA Chemical Name or description Volume amp

Units Date

Flammable Liquid Storage Cabinet FLC - ___________________

Maximum Permitted Storage Capacity 60 gallons of combined Class I and Class II combustible and

flammable liquids

Temporarily assigned to ________________________________ Dept ___________________

Agreed Upon Dates for Use From ____________________ To ___________________

Contents Description Volume amp

Units Date

Inventory of All Class IA ChemicalsMaterials in Cabinet

The Flammable Liquid Storage Room is limited to 60 Gallons total quantity of Class IA liquids

Class IA Chemical Name or description Volume amp

Units Date

Section 9 Variance from Superior Fire Department

February 17 2012

Ms Carol Lindberg

University of Wisconsin Superior

1800 Grand Ave

Superior WI 54880

Dear Ms Lindberg

I have reviewed your request for a variance from the maximum allowed quantity of flammable liquids permitted

to be stored in the flammable storage room at Barstow Hall on the Superior campus of the University of

Wisconsin

Fire Chief Jim Rigstad has granted conditional approval to this variance The terms of the variance are as

follows

A maximum of 450 gallons of flammable liquids may be stored in the room at any given time

All flammable liquids stored in the room must be stored in UL listed flammable liquid storage cabinets

Cabinets constructed in compliance with the requirements of NFPA 30-953 shall also be acceptable

Non-compatible materials stored in the room must be separated as required by code

A containment sill must be installed in the doorway to prevent spilled product from escaping the room

The sill must be sealed with masonry or with a rated fire caulk to maintain the rating of the room

Other liquids stored in the room shall not exceed the quantities permitted by code and may only be

stored in the room outside of a flammable liquid storage cabinets provided there is adequate space in the

room after the installation of the flammable liquid storage cabinets required under conditions listed

above

The flammable liquid storage room must be maintained in full compliance with any other requirements

of NFPA 30 or any other applicable codes

If you have any questions regarding this variance please feel free to contact me

Sincerely

Arthur E Gil de Lamadrid

Lead Fire Inspector

Cc J Rigstad Fire Chief

V Johnson Battalion Chief

Superior Fire Department Phone (715) 394-0227

Fax (715) 394-0215

Jim Rigstad Fire Chief

Superior Fire Department

3326 Tower Av

Added by Carol Lindberg for documentation

From Gil de Lamadrid Arthur [mailtoarthurgcisuperiorwius] Sent Thursday February 23 2012 942 AM

To LindbergCarol A Subject RE Flam Cabs

Yes I believe that in your original request you asked for 10 cabinets Unfortunately I tossed my notes after writing the letter But I thought that the quantity was based upon that number of cabinets

From LindbergCarol A [mailtoCLindberuwsuperedu]

Sent Friday February 17 2012 1025 To Gil de Lamadrid Arthur

Subject RE Flam Cabs Art Yes ndash this is very good news One question ndash under the terms listed are we allowed to have more than 3 flammable liquid storage cabinets in the space Thank you Carol A Lindberg CIH Environmental Health and Safety Program University of Wisconsin - Superior

Page 4: UW Superior Flammable Liquid Storage Program Barstow Hall ......In 2012, the Flammable Liquid Storage room (Barstow 10A) was re-designated for use by all programs within Barstow. An

c Maintain a department chemical inventory of any laboratory chemicals stored in the

flammable liquid storage cabinets in room 10B

d Ensure that the vent covers on the cabinets are not removed

e Provided a description of the general contents of each cabinet posted on the front of the

cabinet This inventory should be maintained on a regular basis (See attached)

f Record the amount of Class IA flammable liquids in the storage cabinet on the inventory

sheet No more than a total of 60 gallons of Class IA flammable liquids can be stored in

Barstow 10B at a time Volumes do not need to be reported for Class IB IC II IIIA or

IIIB materials

Table 1 Description of Each Flammable Liquid Cabinet in Barstow 10B

Cabinet Brand Cabinet

Size Shelf Dimensions

Cabinets are 65rdquo tall with multiple shelves Mfr

Key

Permanently Assigned or

Temporary Usage

FLC-01 Justrite 45 gal 39375rdquo x 14rdquo CH545

FLC-02 Justrite 60 gal 30375rdquo x 29rdquo

Drum roller in the bottom of the cabinet CH545

FLC-03 Justrite 60 gal 30375rdquo x 29rdquo

Drum roller in the bottom of the cabinet CH545

FLC-04 Justrite 54 gal 19625rdquo x 29rdquo CH545

FLC-05 Justrite 45 gal 39375rdquo x 14rdquo CH545

FLC-06 Justrite 45 gal 39375rdquo x 14rdquo CH545

FLC-07 Justrite 22 gal 19625rdquo x 14rdquo CH545

FLC-08 Justrite 45 gal 39375rdquo x 14rdquo CH545

FLC-09 Justrite 45 gal 39375rdquo x 14rdquo CH545

Section 5 References

NFPA 45 Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals 2004 Edition National Fire

Protection Association

NFPA 30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code 2008 Edition National Fire Protection

Association

Section 6 Acknowledgements

This document was prepared and issued based on the recommendations and final review by the following

individuals This document will be included as a section of the next revision of the UW Superior

Chemical Hygiene Plan

Mary Balcer LSRI (Lake Superior Research Institute) and Department of Natural Sciences

Edward Burkett Department of Natural Sciences

James Lane Department of Natural Sciences

Carol Lindberg CIH Environmental Health and Safety

Lorena Rios Mendoza Department of Natural Sciences

Christine Polkinghorne LSRI

Deanna Regan LSRI

Kurt Schmude LSRI and Department of Natural Sciences

Jeffrey Schuldt Department of Natural Sciences

Matt TenEyck LSRI

Section 7 Resource

NFPA Classification of Common Flammable and Combustible Liquids and their Classification -

UW Superior

NFPA Classifications of Common Flammable and Combustible Liquids

UW Superior Environmental Health and Safety 2012

Class Example of Common Solvents and Chemicals

1A

Acetaldehyde

Butane

Diethyl Ether (Ethyl ether)

Ligroine

Methane (natural gas)

N-Pentane

Petroleum Ether

Propane

1B

Acetone

Aerosol cans

Acetonitrile

Benzene

Cyclohexane

Ethanol (Pure)

Ethanol aqueous solutions gt51 ethanol

Methanol aqueous solutions gt51 methanol

Isopropanol aqueous solutions gt

Ethyl acetate Gasoline

Heptane

Hexanes

Methanol

Isopropyl Alcohol

Toluene

Ligroin

1C

Butanol

Chlorobenzene

Ethanol aqueous solutions (20 - 50 ethanol)

Octane

Methanol-aqueous solutions (26-51 methanol)

Turpentine

Xylenes

Isoamyl alcohol

Isobutyl alcohol

2

Glacial Acetic Acid

Chlorocyclohexane

Ethanol-aqueous solutions 10-19 ethanol

Formalin solution 37 (15 methanol)

Diesel fuel

Motor oil

Kerosene

3A

Dimethyl Sulfoxide

Ethanol-aqueous solutions lt5 ethanol

Specimens in 10 formalin (15 methanol)

Methanol-aqueous solutions (05-8 methanol)

Some paints (oil)

Linseed oil

1-Octanol

16-Hexanediamine

3B

Benzyl Alcohol

Eugenol

Ethylene glycol

12-Propanediol

Triethylene Glycol

Mineral oil

Vegetable oil

None

Bromine

Bromoform

Chloroform

Carbon tetrachloride

Methylene Chloride

Perchloroethylene

Flammable and Combustible Liquid Classifications

Class 1A - Flash Point less than 73degF Boiling Point less than 100degF

Class 1B - Flash Point less than 73degF Boiling Point equal to or greater than 100degF

Class 1C - Flash Point equal to or greater than 73degF but less than 100degF

Class 2 - Flash Point equal to or greater than 100degF but less than 140degF

Class 3A - Flash Point equal to or greater than 140degF but less than 200degF

Class 3B - Flash Point equal to or greater than 200degF

Laboratory Storage of Compressed Gases

Common Compressed Gases

GasGas

Mixture

Flammable

Limits

in air

NFPA

Class

NFPA Rating

Scale is 0 ndash 4 (0=ordinary hazard 4= high hazard)

Health

Rating

Flammability

Rating

Instability

(Reactivity)

Rating

Special

Hazard(s)

Acetylene 25 ndash 82 1A 0 4 2 None

Air compressed Non-

flammable

0 0 0 None

Argon Non

flammable

0 0 0 None

Butane 16 ndash 84 1A 1 4 0 None

Helium Non

Flammable

0 0 0

Simple

Asphyxiant

Hydrogen 4 ndash 75 1A 0 4 0 None

Methane 5-15 1A 0 4 0 None

Nitrogen Non-

flammable

0 0 0

Simple

Asphyxiant

Nitrous Oxide Non-

flammable

2 0 0 Oxidizer

Oxygen Non-

flammable

0 0 0 Oxidizer

Propane 210-101 1A 1 4 0 None

P5 5 methane

+95 argon

Non-

flammable

1 0 0 None

Lecture bottles

Gases in lecture bottles must be stored in a continuously operating hood when

The gas has a NFPA health hazard rating of 3 or 4

The gas has a NFPA health hazard rating of 2 and the gas does not have physiological warning

properties such as an odor

The gas is pyrophoric

Cylinders

The number of gas cylinders larger than a lecture bottle in a laboratory should be limited to no more

than

One cylinder of each gas in use (connected to the equipment and secured) and

One cylinder in reserve (regulator removed capped and secured)

No more than 3 cylinders of flammable or oxidizing gases permitted in labs of 500 square feet

or less

Gases in cylinders larger than a lecture bottle must be stored in a continuously-vented approved gas

cabinet when

The gas has a NFPA health hazard rating of 3 or 4

The gas has a NFPA health hazard rating of 2 and the gas does not have physiological warning

properties such as an odor

Pyrophoric gases in cylinders larger than a lecture bottle must be stored in an approved

continuously-vented sprinklered gas cabinet

Section 8 Flammable Cabinet Inventory Records

Flammable Liquid Storage Cabinet FLC - ___________________

Maximum Permitted Storage Capacity 60 gallons of combined Class I and Class II combustible and

flammable liquids

Permanently assigned to __________________________________________________________

Contents Description Volume amp

Units Date

Inventory of All Class IA Chemicals or Materials in Cabinet

The Flammable Liquid Storage Room is limited to 60 Gallons total quantity of Class IA liquids

Class IA Chemical Name or description Volume amp

Units Date

Flammable Liquid Storage Cabinet FLC - ___________________

Maximum Permitted Storage Capacity 60 gallons of combined Class I and Class II combustible and

flammable liquids

Temporarily assigned to ________________________________ Dept ___________________

Agreed Upon Dates for Use From ____________________ To ___________________

Contents Description Volume amp

Units Date

Inventory of All Class IA ChemicalsMaterials in Cabinet

The Flammable Liquid Storage Room is limited to 60 Gallons total quantity of Class IA liquids

Class IA Chemical Name or description Volume amp

Units Date

Section 9 Variance from Superior Fire Department

February 17 2012

Ms Carol Lindberg

University of Wisconsin Superior

1800 Grand Ave

Superior WI 54880

Dear Ms Lindberg

I have reviewed your request for a variance from the maximum allowed quantity of flammable liquids permitted

to be stored in the flammable storage room at Barstow Hall on the Superior campus of the University of

Wisconsin

Fire Chief Jim Rigstad has granted conditional approval to this variance The terms of the variance are as

follows

A maximum of 450 gallons of flammable liquids may be stored in the room at any given time

All flammable liquids stored in the room must be stored in UL listed flammable liquid storage cabinets

Cabinets constructed in compliance with the requirements of NFPA 30-953 shall also be acceptable

Non-compatible materials stored in the room must be separated as required by code

A containment sill must be installed in the doorway to prevent spilled product from escaping the room

The sill must be sealed with masonry or with a rated fire caulk to maintain the rating of the room

Other liquids stored in the room shall not exceed the quantities permitted by code and may only be

stored in the room outside of a flammable liquid storage cabinets provided there is adequate space in the

room after the installation of the flammable liquid storage cabinets required under conditions listed

above

The flammable liquid storage room must be maintained in full compliance with any other requirements

of NFPA 30 or any other applicable codes

If you have any questions regarding this variance please feel free to contact me

Sincerely

Arthur E Gil de Lamadrid

Lead Fire Inspector

Cc J Rigstad Fire Chief

V Johnson Battalion Chief

Superior Fire Department Phone (715) 394-0227

Fax (715) 394-0215

Jim Rigstad Fire Chief

Superior Fire Department

3326 Tower Av

Added by Carol Lindberg for documentation

From Gil de Lamadrid Arthur [mailtoarthurgcisuperiorwius] Sent Thursday February 23 2012 942 AM

To LindbergCarol A Subject RE Flam Cabs

Yes I believe that in your original request you asked for 10 cabinets Unfortunately I tossed my notes after writing the letter But I thought that the quantity was based upon that number of cabinets

From LindbergCarol A [mailtoCLindberuwsuperedu]

Sent Friday February 17 2012 1025 To Gil de Lamadrid Arthur

Subject RE Flam Cabs Art Yes ndash this is very good news One question ndash under the terms listed are we allowed to have more than 3 flammable liquid storage cabinets in the space Thank you Carol A Lindberg CIH Environmental Health and Safety Program University of Wisconsin - Superior

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Section 6 Acknowledgements

This document was prepared and issued based on the recommendations and final review by the following

individuals This document will be included as a section of the next revision of the UW Superior

Chemical Hygiene Plan

Mary Balcer LSRI (Lake Superior Research Institute) and Department of Natural Sciences

Edward Burkett Department of Natural Sciences

James Lane Department of Natural Sciences

Carol Lindberg CIH Environmental Health and Safety

Lorena Rios Mendoza Department of Natural Sciences

Christine Polkinghorne LSRI

Deanna Regan LSRI

Kurt Schmude LSRI and Department of Natural Sciences

Jeffrey Schuldt Department of Natural Sciences

Matt TenEyck LSRI

Section 7 Resource

NFPA Classification of Common Flammable and Combustible Liquids and their Classification -

UW Superior

NFPA Classifications of Common Flammable and Combustible Liquids

UW Superior Environmental Health and Safety 2012

Class Example of Common Solvents and Chemicals

1A

Acetaldehyde

Butane

Diethyl Ether (Ethyl ether)

Ligroine

Methane (natural gas)

N-Pentane

Petroleum Ether

Propane

1B

Acetone

Aerosol cans

Acetonitrile

Benzene

Cyclohexane

Ethanol (Pure)

Ethanol aqueous solutions gt51 ethanol

Methanol aqueous solutions gt51 methanol

Isopropanol aqueous solutions gt

Ethyl acetate Gasoline

Heptane

Hexanes

Methanol

Isopropyl Alcohol

Toluene

Ligroin

1C

Butanol

Chlorobenzene

Ethanol aqueous solutions (20 - 50 ethanol)

Octane

Methanol-aqueous solutions (26-51 methanol)

Turpentine

Xylenes

Isoamyl alcohol

Isobutyl alcohol

2

Glacial Acetic Acid

Chlorocyclohexane

Ethanol-aqueous solutions 10-19 ethanol

Formalin solution 37 (15 methanol)

Diesel fuel

Motor oil

Kerosene

3A

Dimethyl Sulfoxide

Ethanol-aqueous solutions lt5 ethanol

Specimens in 10 formalin (15 methanol)

Methanol-aqueous solutions (05-8 methanol)

Some paints (oil)

Linseed oil

1-Octanol

16-Hexanediamine

3B

Benzyl Alcohol

Eugenol

Ethylene glycol

12-Propanediol

Triethylene Glycol

Mineral oil

Vegetable oil

None

Bromine

Bromoform

Chloroform

Carbon tetrachloride

Methylene Chloride

Perchloroethylene

Flammable and Combustible Liquid Classifications

Class 1A - Flash Point less than 73degF Boiling Point less than 100degF

Class 1B - Flash Point less than 73degF Boiling Point equal to or greater than 100degF

Class 1C - Flash Point equal to or greater than 73degF but less than 100degF

Class 2 - Flash Point equal to or greater than 100degF but less than 140degF

Class 3A - Flash Point equal to or greater than 140degF but less than 200degF

Class 3B - Flash Point equal to or greater than 200degF

Laboratory Storage of Compressed Gases

Common Compressed Gases

GasGas

Mixture

Flammable

Limits

in air

NFPA

Class

NFPA Rating

Scale is 0 ndash 4 (0=ordinary hazard 4= high hazard)

Health

Rating

Flammability

Rating

Instability

(Reactivity)

Rating

Special

Hazard(s)

Acetylene 25 ndash 82 1A 0 4 2 None

Air compressed Non-

flammable

0 0 0 None

Argon Non

flammable

0 0 0 None

Butane 16 ndash 84 1A 1 4 0 None

Helium Non

Flammable

0 0 0

Simple

Asphyxiant

Hydrogen 4 ndash 75 1A 0 4 0 None

Methane 5-15 1A 0 4 0 None

Nitrogen Non-

flammable

0 0 0

Simple

Asphyxiant

Nitrous Oxide Non-

flammable

2 0 0 Oxidizer

Oxygen Non-

flammable

0 0 0 Oxidizer

Propane 210-101 1A 1 4 0 None

P5 5 methane

+95 argon

Non-

flammable

1 0 0 None

Lecture bottles

Gases in lecture bottles must be stored in a continuously operating hood when

The gas has a NFPA health hazard rating of 3 or 4

The gas has a NFPA health hazard rating of 2 and the gas does not have physiological warning

properties such as an odor

The gas is pyrophoric

Cylinders

The number of gas cylinders larger than a lecture bottle in a laboratory should be limited to no more

than

One cylinder of each gas in use (connected to the equipment and secured) and

One cylinder in reserve (regulator removed capped and secured)

No more than 3 cylinders of flammable or oxidizing gases permitted in labs of 500 square feet

or less

Gases in cylinders larger than a lecture bottle must be stored in a continuously-vented approved gas

cabinet when

The gas has a NFPA health hazard rating of 3 or 4

The gas has a NFPA health hazard rating of 2 and the gas does not have physiological warning

properties such as an odor

Pyrophoric gases in cylinders larger than a lecture bottle must be stored in an approved

continuously-vented sprinklered gas cabinet

Section 8 Flammable Cabinet Inventory Records

Flammable Liquid Storage Cabinet FLC - ___________________

Maximum Permitted Storage Capacity 60 gallons of combined Class I and Class II combustible and

flammable liquids

Permanently assigned to __________________________________________________________

Contents Description Volume amp

Units Date

Inventory of All Class IA Chemicals or Materials in Cabinet

The Flammable Liquid Storage Room is limited to 60 Gallons total quantity of Class IA liquids

Class IA Chemical Name or description Volume amp

Units Date

Flammable Liquid Storage Cabinet FLC - ___________________

Maximum Permitted Storage Capacity 60 gallons of combined Class I and Class II combustible and

flammable liquids

Temporarily assigned to ________________________________ Dept ___________________

Agreed Upon Dates for Use From ____________________ To ___________________

Contents Description Volume amp

Units Date

Inventory of All Class IA ChemicalsMaterials in Cabinet

The Flammable Liquid Storage Room is limited to 60 Gallons total quantity of Class IA liquids

Class IA Chemical Name or description Volume amp

Units Date

Section 9 Variance from Superior Fire Department

February 17 2012

Ms Carol Lindberg

University of Wisconsin Superior

1800 Grand Ave

Superior WI 54880

Dear Ms Lindberg

I have reviewed your request for a variance from the maximum allowed quantity of flammable liquids permitted

to be stored in the flammable storage room at Barstow Hall on the Superior campus of the University of

Wisconsin

Fire Chief Jim Rigstad has granted conditional approval to this variance The terms of the variance are as

follows

A maximum of 450 gallons of flammable liquids may be stored in the room at any given time

All flammable liquids stored in the room must be stored in UL listed flammable liquid storage cabinets

Cabinets constructed in compliance with the requirements of NFPA 30-953 shall also be acceptable

Non-compatible materials stored in the room must be separated as required by code

A containment sill must be installed in the doorway to prevent spilled product from escaping the room

The sill must be sealed with masonry or with a rated fire caulk to maintain the rating of the room

Other liquids stored in the room shall not exceed the quantities permitted by code and may only be

stored in the room outside of a flammable liquid storage cabinets provided there is adequate space in the

room after the installation of the flammable liquid storage cabinets required under conditions listed

above

The flammable liquid storage room must be maintained in full compliance with any other requirements

of NFPA 30 or any other applicable codes

If you have any questions regarding this variance please feel free to contact me

Sincerely

Arthur E Gil de Lamadrid

Lead Fire Inspector

Cc J Rigstad Fire Chief

V Johnson Battalion Chief

Superior Fire Department Phone (715) 394-0227

Fax (715) 394-0215

Jim Rigstad Fire Chief

Superior Fire Department

3326 Tower Av

Added by Carol Lindberg for documentation

From Gil de Lamadrid Arthur [mailtoarthurgcisuperiorwius] Sent Thursday February 23 2012 942 AM

To LindbergCarol A Subject RE Flam Cabs

Yes I believe that in your original request you asked for 10 cabinets Unfortunately I tossed my notes after writing the letter But I thought that the quantity was based upon that number of cabinets

From LindbergCarol A [mailtoCLindberuwsuperedu]

Sent Friday February 17 2012 1025 To Gil de Lamadrid Arthur

Subject RE Flam Cabs Art Yes ndash this is very good news One question ndash under the terms listed are we allowed to have more than 3 flammable liquid storage cabinets in the space Thank you Carol A Lindberg CIH Environmental Health and Safety Program University of Wisconsin - Superior

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NFPA Classifications of Common Flammable and Combustible Liquids

UW Superior Environmental Health and Safety 2012

Class Example of Common Solvents and Chemicals

1A

Acetaldehyde

Butane

Diethyl Ether (Ethyl ether)

Ligroine

Methane (natural gas)

N-Pentane

Petroleum Ether

Propane

1B

Acetone

Aerosol cans

Acetonitrile

Benzene

Cyclohexane

Ethanol (Pure)

Ethanol aqueous solutions gt51 ethanol

Methanol aqueous solutions gt51 methanol

Isopropanol aqueous solutions gt

Ethyl acetate Gasoline

Heptane

Hexanes

Methanol

Isopropyl Alcohol

Toluene

Ligroin

1C

Butanol

Chlorobenzene

Ethanol aqueous solutions (20 - 50 ethanol)

Octane

Methanol-aqueous solutions (26-51 methanol)

Turpentine

Xylenes

Isoamyl alcohol

Isobutyl alcohol

2

Glacial Acetic Acid

Chlorocyclohexane

Ethanol-aqueous solutions 10-19 ethanol

Formalin solution 37 (15 methanol)

Diesel fuel

Motor oil

Kerosene

3A

Dimethyl Sulfoxide

Ethanol-aqueous solutions lt5 ethanol

Specimens in 10 formalin (15 methanol)

Methanol-aqueous solutions (05-8 methanol)

Some paints (oil)

Linseed oil

1-Octanol

16-Hexanediamine

3B

Benzyl Alcohol

Eugenol

Ethylene glycol

12-Propanediol

Triethylene Glycol

Mineral oil

Vegetable oil

None

Bromine

Bromoform

Chloroform

Carbon tetrachloride

Methylene Chloride

Perchloroethylene

Flammable and Combustible Liquid Classifications

Class 1A - Flash Point less than 73degF Boiling Point less than 100degF

Class 1B - Flash Point less than 73degF Boiling Point equal to or greater than 100degF

Class 1C - Flash Point equal to or greater than 73degF but less than 100degF

Class 2 - Flash Point equal to or greater than 100degF but less than 140degF

Class 3A - Flash Point equal to or greater than 140degF but less than 200degF

Class 3B - Flash Point equal to or greater than 200degF

Laboratory Storage of Compressed Gases

Common Compressed Gases

GasGas

Mixture

Flammable

Limits

in air

NFPA

Class

NFPA Rating

Scale is 0 ndash 4 (0=ordinary hazard 4= high hazard)

Health

Rating

Flammability

Rating

Instability

(Reactivity)

Rating

Special

Hazard(s)

Acetylene 25 ndash 82 1A 0 4 2 None

Air compressed Non-

flammable

0 0 0 None

Argon Non

flammable

0 0 0 None

Butane 16 ndash 84 1A 1 4 0 None

Helium Non

Flammable

0 0 0

Simple

Asphyxiant

Hydrogen 4 ndash 75 1A 0 4 0 None

Methane 5-15 1A 0 4 0 None

Nitrogen Non-

flammable

0 0 0

Simple

Asphyxiant

Nitrous Oxide Non-

flammable

2 0 0 Oxidizer

Oxygen Non-

flammable

0 0 0 Oxidizer

Propane 210-101 1A 1 4 0 None

P5 5 methane

+95 argon

Non-

flammable

1 0 0 None

Lecture bottles

Gases in lecture bottles must be stored in a continuously operating hood when

The gas has a NFPA health hazard rating of 3 or 4

The gas has a NFPA health hazard rating of 2 and the gas does not have physiological warning

properties such as an odor

The gas is pyrophoric

Cylinders

The number of gas cylinders larger than a lecture bottle in a laboratory should be limited to no more

than

One cylinder of each gas in use (connected to the equipment and secured) and

One cylinder in reserve (regulator removed capped and secured)

No more than 3 cylinders of flammable or oxidizing gases permitted in labs of 500 square feet

or less

Gases in cylinders larger than a lecture bottle must be stored in a continuously-vented approved gas

cabinet when

The gas has a NFPA health hazard rating of 3 or 4

The gas has a NFPA health hazard rating of 2 and the gas does not have physiological warning

properties such as an odor

Pyrophoric gases in cylinders larger than a lecture bottle must be stored in an approved

continuously-vented sprinklered gas cabinet

Section 8 Flammable Cabinet Inventory Records

Flammable Liquid Storage Cabinet FLC - ___________________

Maximum Permitted Storage Capacity 60 gallons of combined Class I and Class II combustible and

flammable liquids

Permanently assigned to __________________________________________________________

Contents Description Volume amp

Units Date

Inventory of All Class IA Chemicals or Materials in Cabinet

The Flammable Liquid Storage Room is limited to 60 Gallons total quantity of Class IA liquids

Class IA Chemical Name or description Volume amp

Units Date

Flammable Liquid Storage Cabinet FLC - ___________________

Maximum Permitted Storage Capacity 60 gallons of combined Class I and Class II combustible and

flammable liquids

Temporarily assigned to ________________________________ Dept ___________________

Agreed Upon Dates for Use From ____________________ To ___________________

Contents Description Volume amp

Units Date

Inventory of All Class IA ChemicalsMaterials in Cabinet

The Flammable Liquid Storage Room is limited to 60 Gallons total quantity of Class IA liquids

Class IA Chemical Name or description Volume amp

Units Date

Section 9 Variance from Superior Fire Department

February 17 2012

Ms Carol Lindberg

University of Wisconsin Superior

1800 Grand Ave

Superior WI 54880

Dear Ms Lindberg

I have reviewed your request for a variance from the maximum allowed quantity of flammable liquids permitted

to be stored in the flammable storage room at Barstow Hall on the Superior campus of the University of

Wisconsin

Fire Chief Jim Rigstad has granted conditional approval to this variance The terms of the variance are as

follows

A maximum of 450 gallons of flammable liquids may be stored in the room at any given time

All flammable liquids stored in the room must be stored in UL listed flammable liquid storage cabinets

Cabinets constructed in compliance with the requirements of NFPA 30-953 shall also be acceptable

Non-compatible materials stored in the room must be separated as required by code

A containment sill must be installed in the doorway to prevent spilled product from escaping the room

The sill must be sealed with masonry or with a rated fire caulk to maintain the rating of the room

Other liquids stored in the room shall not exceed the quantities permitted by code and may only be

stored in the room outside of a flammable liquid storage cabinets provided there is adequate space in the

room after the installation of the flammable liquid storage cabinets required under conditions listed

above

The flammable liquid storage room must be maintained in full compliance with any other requirements

of NFPA 30 or any other applicable codes

If you have any questions regarding this variance please feel free to contact me

Sincerely

Arthur E Gil de Lamadrid

Lead Fire Inspector

Cc J Rigstad Fire Chief

V Johnson Battalion Chief

Superior Fire Department Phone (715) 394-0227

Fax (715) 394-0215

Jim Rigstad Fire Chief

Superior Fire Department

3326 Tower Av

Added by Carol Lindberg for documentation

From Gil de Lamadrid Arthur [mailtoarthurgcisuperiorwius] Sent Thursday February 23 2012 942 AM

To LindbergCarol A Subject RE Flam Cabs

Yes I believe that in your original request you asked for 10 cabinets Unfortunately I tossed my notes after writing the letter But I thought that the quantity was based upon that number of cabinets

From LindbergCarol A [mailtoCLindberuwsuperedu]

Sent Friday February 17 2012 1025 To Gil de Lamadrid Arthur

Subject RE Flam Cabs Art Yes ndash this is very good news One question ndash under the terms listed are we allowed to have more than 3 flammable liquid storage cabinets in the space Thank you Carol A Lindberg CIH Environmental Health and Safety Program University of Wisconsin - Superior

Page 7: UW Superior Flammable Liquid Storage Program Barstow Hall ......In 2012, the Flammable Liquid Storage room (Barstow 10A) was re-designated for use by all programs within Barstow. An

Laboratory Storage of Compressed Gases

Common Compressed Gases

GasGas

Mixture

Flammable

Limits

in air

NFPA

Class

NFPA Rating

Scale is 0 ndash 4 (0=ordinary hazard 4= high hazard)

Health

Rating

Flammability

Rating

Instability

(Reactivity)

Rating

Special

Hazard(s)

Acetylene 25 ndash 82 1A 0 4 2 None

Air compressed Non-

flammable

0 0 0 None

Argon Non

flammable

0 0 0 None

Butane 16 ndash 84 1A 1 4 0 None

Helium Non

Flammable

0 0 0

Simple

Asphyxiant

Hydrogen 4 ndash 75 1A 0 4 0 None

Methane 5-15 1A 0 4 0 None

Nitrogen Non-

flammable

0 0 0

Simple

Asphyxiant

Nitrous Oxide Non-

flammable

2 0 0 Oxidizer

Oxygen Non-

flammable

0 0 0 Oxidizer

Propane 210-101 1A 1 4 0 None

P5 5 methane

+95 argon

Non-

flammable

1 0 0 None

Lecture bottles

Gases in lecture bottles must be stored in a continuously operating hood when

The gas has a NFPA health hazard rating of 3 or 4

The gas has a NFPA health hazard rating of 2 and the gas does not have physiological warning

properties such as an odor

The gas is pyrophoric

Cylinders

The number of gas cylinders larger than a lecture bottle in a laboratory should be limited to no more

than

One cylinder of each gas in use (connected to the equipment and secured) and

One cylinder in reserve (regulator removed capped and secured)

No more than 3 cylinders of flammable or oxidizing gases permitted in labs of 500 square feet

or less

Gases in cylinders larger than a lecture bottle must be stored in a continuously-vented approved gas

cabinet when

The gas has a NFPA health hazard rating of 3 or 4

The gas has a NFPA health hazard rating of 2 and the gas does not have physiological warning

properties such as an odor

Pyrophoric gases in cylinders larger than a lecture bottle must be stored in an approved

continuously-vented sprinklered gas cabinet

Section 8 Flammable Cabinet Inventory Records

Flammable Liquid Storage Cabinet FLC - ___________________

Maximum Permitted Storage Capacity 60 gallons of combined Class I and Class II combustible and

flammable liquids

Permanently assigned to __________________________________________________________

Contents Description Volume amp

Units Date

Inventory of All Class IA Chemicals or Materials in Cabinet

The Flammable Liquid Storage Room is limited to 60 Gallons total quantity of Class IA liquids

Class IA Chemical Name or description Volume amp

Units Date

Flammable Liquid Storage Cabinet FLC - ___________________

Maximum Permitted Storage Capacity 60 gallons of combined Class I and Class II combustible and

flammable liquids

Temporarily assigned to ________________________________ Dept ___________________

Agreed Upon Dates for Use From ____________________ To ___________________

Contents Description Volume amp

Units Date

Inventory of All Class IA ChemicalsMaterials in Cabinet

The Flammable Liquid Storage Room is limited to 60 Gallons total quantity of Class IA liquids

Class IA Chemical Name or description Volume amp

Units Date

Section 9 Variance from Superior Fire Department

February 17 2012

Ms Carol Lindberg

University of Wisconsin Superior

1800 Grand Ave

Superior WI 54880

Dear Ms Lindberg

I have reviewed your request for a variance from the maximum allowed quantity of flammable liquids permitted

to be stored in the flammable storage room at Barstow Hall on the Superior campus of the University of

Wisconsin

Fire Chief Jim Rigstad has granted conditional approval to this variance The terms of the variance are as

follows

A maximum of 450 gallons of flammable liquids may be stored in the room at any given time

All flammable liquids stored in the room must be stored in UL listed flammable liquid storage cabinets

Cabinets constructed in compliance with the requirements of NFPA 30-953 shall also be acceptable

Non-compatible materials stored in the room must be separated as required by code

A containment sill must be installed in the doorway to prevent spilled product from escaping the room

The sill must be sealed with masonry or with a rated fire caulk to maintain the rating of the room

Other liquids stored in the room shall not exceed the quantities permitted by code and may only be

stored in the room outside of a flammable liquid storage cabinets provided there is adequate space in the

room after the installation of the flammable liquid storage cabinets required under conditions listed

above

The flammable liquid storage room must be maintained in full compliance with any other requirements

of NFPA 30 or any other applicable codes

If you have any questions regarding this variance please feel free to contact me

Sincerely

Arthur E Gil de Lamadrid

Lead Fire Inspector

Cc J Rigstad Fire Chief

V Johnson Battalion Chief

Superior Fire Department Phone (715) 394-0227

Fax (715) 394-0215

Jim Rigstad Fire Chief

Superior Fire Department

3326 Tower Av

Added by Carol Lindberg for documentation

From Gil de Lamadrid Arthur [mailtoarthurgcisuperiorwius] Sent Thursday February 23 2012 942 AM

To LindbergCarol A Subject RE Flam Cabs

Yes I believe that in your original request you asked for 10 cabinets Unfortunately I tossed my notes after writing the letter But I thought that the quantity was based upon that number of cabinets

From LindbergCarol A [mailtoCLindberuwsuperedu]

Sent Friday February 17 2012 1025 To Gil de Lamadrid Arthur

Subject RE Flam Cabs Art Yes ndash this is very good news One question ndash under the terms listed are we allowed to have more than 3 flammable liquid storage cabinets in the space Thank you Carol A Lindberg CIH Environmental Health and Safety Program University of Wisconsin - Superior

Page 8: UW Superior Flammable Liquid Storage Program Barstow Hall ......In 2012, the Flammable Liquid Storage room (Barstow 10A) was re-designated for use by all programs within Barstow. An

Section 8 Flammable Cabinet Inventory Records

Flammable Liquid Storage Cabinet FLC - ___________________

Maximum Permitted Storage Capacity 60 gallons of combined Class I and Class II combustible and

flammable liquids

Permanently assigned to __________________________________________________________

Contents Description Volume amp

Units Date

Inventory of All Class IA Chemicals or Materials in Cabinet

The Flammable Liquid Storage Room is limited to 60 Gallons total quantity of Class IA liquids

Class IA Chemical Name or description Volume amp

Units Date

Flammable Liquid Storage Cabinet FLC - ___________________

Maximum Permitted Storage Capacity 60 gallons of combined Class I and Class II combustible and

flammable liquids

Temporarily assigned to ________________________________ Dept ___________________

Agreed Upon Dates for Use From ____________________ To ___________________

Contents Description Volume amp

Units Date

Inventory of All Class IA ChemicalsMaterials in Cabinet

The Flammable Liquid Storage Room is limited to 60 Gallons total quantity of Class IA liquids

Class IA Chemical Name or description Volume amp

Units Date

Section 9 Variance from Superior Fire Department

February 17 2012

Ms Carol Lindberg

University of Wisconsin Superior

1800 Grand Ave

Superior WI 54880

Dear Ms Lindberg

I have reviewed your request for a variance from the maximum allowed quantity of flammable liquids permitted

to be stored in the flammable storage room at Barstow Hall on the Superior campus of the University of

Wisconsin

Fire Chief Jim Rigstad has granted conditional approval to this variance The terms of the variance are as

follows

A maximum of 450 gallons of flammable liquids may be stored in the room at any given time

All flammable liquids stored in the room must be stored in UL listed flammable liquid storage cabinets

Cabinets constructed in compliance with the requirements of NFPA 30-953 shall also be acceptable

Non-compatible materials stored in the room must be separated as required by code

A containment sill must be installed in the doorway to prevent spilled product from escaping the room

The sill must be sealed with masonry or with a rated fire caulk to maintain the rating of the room

Other liquids stored in the room shall not exceed the quantities permitted by code and may only be

stored in the room outside of a flammable liquid storage cabinets provided there is adequate space in the

room after the installation of the flammable liquid storage cabinets required under conditions listed

above

The flammable liquid storage room must be maintained in full compliance with any other requirements

of NFPA 30 or any other applicable codes

If you have any questions regarding this variance please feel free to contact me

Sincerely

Arthur E Gil de Lamadrid

Lead Fire Inspector

Cc J Rigstad Fire Chief

V Johnson Battalion Chief

Superior Fire Department Phone (715) 394-0227

Fax (715) 394-0215

Jim Rigstad Fire Chief

Superior Fire Department

3326 Tower Av

Added by Carol Lindberg for documentation

From Gil de Lamadrid Arthur [mailtoarthurgcisuperiorwius] Sent Thursday February 23 2012 942 AM

To LindbergCarol A Subject RE Flam Cabs

Yes I believe that in your original request you asked for 10 cabinets Unfortunately I tossed my notes after writing the letter But I thought that the quantity was based upon that number of cabinets

From LindbergCarol A [mailtoCLindberuwsuperedu]

Sent Friday February 17 2012 1025 To Gil de Lamadrid Arthur

Subject RE Flam Cabs Art Yes ndash this is very good news One question ndash under the terms listed are we allowed to have more than 3 flammable liquid storage cabinets in the space Thank you Carol A Lindberg CIH Environmental Health and Safety Program University of Wisconsin - Superior

Page 9: UW Superior Flammable Liquid Storage Program Barstow Hall ......In 2012, the Flammable Liquid Storage room (Barstow 10A) was re-designated for use by all programs within Barstow. An

Flammable Liquid Storage Cabinet FLC - ___________________

Maximum Permitted Storage Capacity 60 gallons of combined Class I and Class II combustible and

flammable liquids

Permanently assigned to __________________________________________________________

Contents Description Volume amp

Units Date

Inventory of All Class IA Chemicals or Materials in Cabinet

The Flammable Liquid Storage Room is limited to 60 Gallons total quantity of Class IA liquids

Class IA Chemical Name or description Volume amp

Units Date

Flammable Liquid Storage Cabinet FLC - ___________________

Maximum Permitted Storage Capacity 60 gallons of combined Class I and Class II combustible and

flammable liquids

Temporarily assigned to ________________________________ Dept ___________________

Agreed Upon Dates for Use From ____________________ To ___________________

Contents Description Volume amp

Units Date

Inventory of All Class IA ChemicalsMaterials in Cabinet

The Flammable Liquid Storage Room is limited to 60 Gallons total quantity of Class IA liquids

Class IA Chemical Name or description Volume amp

Units Date

Section 9 Variance from Superior Fire Department

February 17 2012

Ms Carol Lindberg

University of Wisconsin Superior

1800 Grand Ave

Superior WI 54880

Dear Ms Lindberg

I have reviewed your request for a variance from the maximum allowed quantity of flammable liquids permitted

to be stored in the flammable storage room at Barstow Hall on the Superior campus of the University of

Wisconsin

Fire Chief Jim Rigstad has granted conditional approval to this variance The terms of the variance are as

follows

A maximum of 450 gallons of flammable liquids may be stored in the room at any given time

All flammable liquids stored in the room must be stored in UL listed flammable liquid storage cabinets

Cabinets constructed in compliance with the requirements of NFPA 30-953 shall also be acceptable

Non-compatible materials stored in the room must be separated as required by code

A containment sill must be installed in the doorway to prevent spilled product from escaping the room

The sill must be sealed with masonry or with a rated fire caulk to maintain the rating of the room

Other liquids stored in the room shall not exceed the quantities permitted by code and may only be

stored in the room outside of a flammable liquid storage cabinets provided there is adequate space in the

room after the installation of the flammable liquid storage cabinets required under conditions listed

above

The flammable liquid storage room must be maintained in full compliance with any other requirements

of NFPA 30 or any other applicable codes

If you have any questions regarding this variance please feel free to contact me

Sincerely

Arthur E Gil de Lamadrid

Lead Fire Inspector

Cc J Rigstad Fire Chief

V Johnson Battalion Chief

Superior Fire Department Phone (715) 394-0227

Fax (715) 394-0215

Jim Rigstad Fire Chief

Superior Fire Department

3326 Tower Av

Added by Carol Lindberg for documentation

From Gil de Lamadrid Arthur [mailtoarthurgcisuperiorwius] Sent Thursday February 23 2012 942 AM

To LindbergCarol A Subject RE Flam Cabs

Yes I believe that in your original request you asked for 10 cabinets Unfortunately I tossed my notes after writing the letter But I thought that the quantity was based upon that number of cabinets

From LindbergCarol A [mailtoCLindberuwsuperedu]

Sent Friday February 17 2012 1025 To Gil de Lamadrid Arthur

Subject RE Flam Cabs Art Yes ndash this is very good news One question ndash under the terms listed are we allowed to have more than 3 flammable liquid storage cabinets in the space Thank you Carol A Lindberg CIH Environmental Health and Safety Program University of Wisconsin - Superior

Page 10: UW Superior Flammable Liquid Storage Program Barstow Hall ......In 2012, the Flammable Liquid Storage room (Barstow 10A) was re-designated for use by all programs within Barstow. An

Flammable Liquid Storage Cabinet FLC - ___________________

Maximum Permitted Storage Capacity 60 gallons of combined Class I and Class II combustible and

flammable liquids

Temporarily assigned to ________________________________ Dept ___________________

Agreed Upon Dates for Use From ____________________ To ___________________

Contents Description Volume amp

Units Date

Inventory of All Class IA ChemicalsMaterials in Cabinet

The Flammable Liquid Storage Room is limited to 60 Gallons total quantity of Class IA liquids

Class IA Chemical Name or description Volume amp

Units Date

Section 9 Variance from Superior Fire Department

February 17 2012

Ms Carol Lindberg

University of Wisconsin Superior

1800 Grand Ave

Superior WI 54880

Dear Ms Lindberg

I have reviewed your request for a variance from the maximum allowed quantity of flammable liquids permitted

to be stored in the flammable storage room at Barstow Hall on the Superior campus of the University of

Wisconsin

Fire Chief Jim Rigstad has granted conditional approval to this variance The terms of the variance are as

follows

A maximum of 450 gallons of flammable liquids may be stored in the room at any given time

All flammable liquids stored in the room must be stored in UL listed flammable liquid storage cabinets

Cabinets constructed in compliance with the requirements of NFPA 30-953 shall also be acceptable

Non-compatible materials stored in the room must be separated as required by code

A containment sill must be installed in the doorway to prevent spilled product from escaping the room

The sill must be sealed with masonry or with a rated fire caulk to maintain the rating of the room

Other liquids stored in the room shall not exceed the quantities permitted by code and may only be

stored in the room outside of a flammable liquid storage cabinets provided there is adequate space in the

room after the installation of the flammable liquid storage cabinets required under conditions listed

above

The flammable liquid storage room must be maintained in full compliance with any other requirements

of NFPA 30 or any other applicable codes

If you have any questions regarding this variance please feel free to contact me

Sincerely

Arthur E Gil de Lamadrid

Lead Fire Inspector

Cc J Rigstad Fire Chief

V Johnson Battalion Chief

Superior Fire Department Phone (715) 394-0227

Fax (715) 394-0215

Jim Rigstad Fire Chief

Superior Fire Department

3326 Tower Av

Added by Carol Lindberg for documentation

From Gil de Lamadrid Arthur [mailtoarthurgcisuperiorwius] Sent Thursday February 23 2012 942 AM

To LindbergCarol A Subject RE Flam Cabs

Yes I believe that in your original request you asked for 10 cabinets Unfortunately I tossed my notes after writing the letter But I thought that the quantity was based upon that number of cabinets

From LindbergCarol A [mailtoCLindberuwsuperedu]

Sent Friday February 17 2012 1025 To Gil de Lamadrid Arthur

Subject RE Flam Cabs Art Yes ndash this is very good news One question ndash under the terms listed are we allowed to have more than 3 flammable liquid storage cabinets in the space Thank you Carol A Lindberg CIH Environmental Health and Safety Program University of Wisconsin - Superior

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Section 9 Variance from Superior Fire Department

February 17 2012

Ms Carol Lindberg

University of Wisconsin Superior

1800 Grand Ave

Superior WI 54880

Dear Ms Lindberg

I have reviewed your request for a variance from the maximum allowed quantity of flammable liquids permitted

to be stored in the flammable storage room at Barstow Hall on the Superior campus of the University of

Wisconsin

Fire Chief Jim Rigstad has granted conditional approval to this variance The terms of the variance are as

follows

A maximum of 450 gallons of flammable liquids may be stored in the room at any given time

All flammable liquids stored in the room must be stored in UL listed flammable liquid storage cabinets

Cabinets constructed in compliance with the requirements of NFPA 30-953 shall also be acceptable

Non-compatible materials stored in the room must be separated as required by code

A containment sill must be installed in the doorway to prevent spilled product from escaping the room

The sill must be sealed with masonry or with a rated fire caulk to maintain the rating of the room

Other liquids stored in the room shall not exceed the quantities permitted by code and may only be

stored in the room outside of a flammable liquid storage cabinets provided there is adequate space in the

room after the installation of the flammable liquid storage cabinets required under conditions listed

above

The flammable liquid storage room must be maintained in full compliance with any other requirements

of NFPA 30 or any other applicable codes

If you have any questions regarding this variance please feel free to contact me

Sincerely

Arthur E Gil de Lamadrid

Lead Fire Inspector

Cc J Rigstad Fire Chief

V Johnson Battalion Chief

Superior Fire Department Phone (715) 394-0227

Fax (715) 394-0215

Jim Rigstad Fire Chief

Superior Fire Department

3326 Tower Av

Added by Carol Lindberg for documentation

From Gil de Lamadrid Arthur [mailtoarthurgcisuperiorwius] Sent Thursday February 23 2012 942 AM

To LindbergCarol A Subject RE Flam Cabs

Yes I believe that in your original request you asked for 10 cabinets Unfortunately I tossed my notes after writing the letter But I thought that the quantity was based upon that number of cabinets

From LindbergCarol A [mailtoCLindberuwsuperedu]

Sent Friday February 17 2012 1025 To Gil de Lamadrid Arthur

Subject RE Flam Cabs Art Yes ndash this is very good news One question ndash under the terms listed are we allowed to have more than 3 flammable liquid storage cabinets in the space Thank you Carol A Lindberg CIH Environmental Health and Safety Program University of Wisconsin - Superior

Page 12: UW Superior Flammable Liquid Storage Program Barstow Hall ......In 2012, the Flammable Liquid Storage room (Barstow 10A) was re-designated for use by all programs within Barstow. An

Added by Carol Lindberg for documentation

From Gil de Lamadrid Arthur [mailtoarthurgcisuperiorwius] Sent Thursday February 23 2012 942 AM

To LindbergCarol A Subject RE Flam Cabs

Yes I believe that in your original request you asked for 10 cabinets Unfortunately I tossed my notes after writing the letter But I thought that the quantity was based upon that number of cabinets

From LindbergCarol A [mailtoCLindberuwsuperedu]

Sent Friday February 17 2012 1025 To Gil de Lamadrid Arthur

Subject RE Flam Cabs Art Yes ndash this is very good news One question ndash under the terms listed are we allowed to have more than 3 flammable liquid storage cabinets in the space Thank you Carol A Lindberg CIH Environmental Health and Safety Program University of Wisconsin - Superior


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