UFC 3-600-01
17 April 2003
with change 16 January 2004
6-11.4.1.3 Sprinkler Protection. Install sprinkler systems suitable for a
corrosive environment, in accordance with NFPA 13.
6-11.5
Spill Containment. Provide spill containment for flammable and
combustible liquids, hazardous materials, and hazardous waste in accordance
with NFPA 30.
6-11.6
Prefabricated Structures. Prefabricated structures (which may be
portable) are an acceptable means of storing flammable and hazardous materials
and hazardous waste provided they meet the requirements of NFPA 30, section
entitled "Hazardous Materials Storage Lockers" (paragraph 4.6 of the 2000
edition to provide a reference).
6-11.7
Outdoor Storage Limitations and Separation. Flammable and
combustible liquid outdoor storage includes any storage that is covered by a roof
to provide weather protection for containers. The same area may have one or
two (but no more than two) walls. Flammable and combustible liquid outdoor
storage area must not be more than 122 m long or wide (400 ft) and each area
must be separated by 30.5 m (100 ft). No container or portable tank in a pile
must be more than 61 m (200 ft) from a 12.2 m (40-ft) wide minimum fire lane to
permit approach of fire control apparatus under all weather and ground surface
conditions. Fire hydrants must be located in accordance with the NFPA, but
must not be more than 61 m (200 ft) apart.
6-11.8
Electric Wiring and Equipment. Where flammable liquids are
dispensed or transferred between containers, electric wiring and equipment must
be suitable for hazardous (classified) locations in accordance with NFPA 70.
Where flammable liquids are not dispensed or transferred between containers,
ordinary (not classified) locations for electrical equipment must be provided.
6-11.9
Ventilation. To maintain a continuous low level flammable vapor
concentration, design and install mechanical ventilation system with 0.03 cu
m/min/m (1 cfm/min/ft) airflow of floor area. The ventilation fan motors should
be classified for ordinary locations.
Note: The low-level ventilation system will prevent accumulation of
significant quantities of vapor-air mixture, in the event of a spill.
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WATERFRONT FACILITIES. Naval waterfront and harbor facilities
must comply with all of the following:
NFPA 307, Construction and Fire Protection of Marine Terminals,
Piers, and Wharves
NFPA 312, Fire Protection of Vessels During Construction, Repair,
and Lay-Up
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