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B. On Fire Protection
1. Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed as required for extra-hazard
occupancy protection in accordance to NFPA 10, “Standard for
Portable Fire Extinguishers”.
C. Fire Safety Clearance
A Fire Safety Clearance from City/Municipal Fire Marshal having
jurisdiction shall be obtained for the storage of combustible fiber.
SECTION 10.3.4.1.3 COMBUSTIBLE COMMODITIES
In the storage of combustible commodities, the following factors shall be
considered:
1. method and height of stock piling;
2. combustibility of materials;
3. fuel load and rate of spread;
4. areas and size of piles;
5. aisle ways;
6. water supply;
7. sprinkler protection;
8. building construction, including height and area;
9. draft curtains;
10. roof vents; and
11. fire separations.
A. Storage and Handling
1. Common Requirements:
a. Storage of combustible commodities to include permanent
partition of walls and ceilings shall be of fire resistive materials such
as steel, iron, concrete, or masonry construction;
b. There shall be roof vents installed in each building or portion thereof
with a minimum dimension of not less than one hundred twenty
centimeters (120 cm).
c. In lieu of roof vents, a perimeter venting in the exterior wall in the
form of windows may be installed within twenty-three meters (23m)
from the exterior wall. The upper portion of that window shall be
located thirty-one centimeters (31cm) from the roof or ceiling level.
The window opening shall not be less than seven hundred sixty two
millimeters (762 mm) in height and one hundred fifty centimeters
(150 cm) wide. Venting shall be in accordance with the following
table:
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