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classification may be used in the design of systems to protect high or
very high hazard occupancies.
8. A minimum clearance of one meter (1 m) shall be provided between
sprinkler deflectors and top of storage.
9. Draft curtains shall be provided to limit the area of sprinkler operation
and to aid the operation of roof vents.
10. Draft Curtains shall be at least two meters (2 m) in depth and shall be
of noncombustible materials. In low or average hazard occupancies,
draft curtains, shall divide the under roof area into section not to
exceed nine hundred twenty nine square meters (929 m 2 ). In high or
very high hazard storage areas, draft curtains shall divide the under
roof area into sections not to exceed five hundred fifty seven square
meters (557 m 2 ).
11. Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in combustible commodities
storage.
C. Fire Safety Clearance
A Fire Safety Clearance from City/Municipal Fire Marshal having
jurisdiction shall be obtained for the storage of combustible commodities.
A floor plan showing the dimension and location of high piled storage
area and aisle dimensions between each storage shall be submitted.
SECTION 10.3.4.1.4 MATCHES
Matches shall be stored, handled and protected as follows:
A. On Storage and Handling
1. In wholesale establishments with matches exceeding sixty (60)
matchman’s gross stored in shipping container, matches shall be
arranged in piles not exceeding three meters (3 m) in height nor more
than four hundred twenty five cubic meters (425 m 3 ) in volume with
aisles at least one hundred twenty centimeter (120 cm) wide between
piles;
2. Where other materials or commodities are stored on the same floor
with matches, a portion of the room shall be devoted to match
storage exclusively, and a clear space of not less than one hundred
fifty centimeters (150 cm) between match storage and such other
materials or commodities shall be maintained;
3. Matches shall be stored in a building, trailer, semi trailer, or metal
shipping container with a two-hour (2-hr) fire resistance rating;
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