Where should flammable cabinets be stored?

Locate flammable liquid storage cabinets in rooms with multiple exits. Do not place flammable storage cabinets near exit paths or doors. Spray paint cans should also be stored inside the flammable paint cabinet.

What should not be stored in a flammable storage cabinet?

What Shouldn’t You Put in a Flammable Cabinet? You should only put flammable or combustible liquids in a flammable safety cabinet. Other hazardous materials, such as acids, bases, or corrosive liquids, should be stored in acid and corrosive storage cabinets or other types of storage units, not flammable cabinets.

Can you store items on top of flammable cabinets?

A spark near the safety cabinet may ignite the cardboard. When the cardboard burns, it creates heat. This may cause any vapors in the air to ignite or explode. Also, avoid storing items on top of, or near, the cabinet.

What are the requirements for a flammable cabinet?

Cabinet must be double walled with one and one-half inch airspace. Joints must be riveted, welded or made tight by some equally effective means. Door must have a three-point latch. Door sill must be raised at least two inches above the cabinet bottom to retain spilled liquid within the cabinet.

Do flammable cabinets need self closing doors?

A. Self-closing doors are not a NFPA requirement; however, the Uniform Fire Code 66 does require that all flammable cabinets have self-closing doors. Many States and local codes do require compliance with the UFC.

Do flammable cabinets need self-closing doors?

Can you drill a hole in a flammable cabinet?

Never drill into the cabinet, as this will compromise the double wall design and its fire protection, along with its FM approval.

Can flammable storage cabinets be stacked?

These compact flammable safety cabinets are designed to easily stack on top of other safety cabinets for increased storage capacity.

Do flammable cabinets require self-closing doors?

Do flammable cabinets need to be grounded?

While flammable storage cabinets are not required to be grounded by federal regulations, many manufacturers do provide a built-in grounding lug on their cabinets, generally located on the bottom right side.

What is the difference between red and yellow flammable cabinets?

Yellow: Flammable chemicals and liquids. Red: Paints, inks and other combustible liquids. Blue: Corrosive and hazardous liquids and solids.