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Caustics. Caustics (alkalis) may liberate hydrogen upon contact
4.2.1.6
with aluminum. They are not compatible with acids and should be segregated
from acids for safe and efficient operations.
Organic Peroxides. Organic peroxides shall be stored in a
4.2.1.7
segregated storage area, separated from all other materials.
Segregation Requirements. Provide for segregated storage of
4.2.2
hazardous materials as described in NAVSUPINST 5100.27. Typical segregated
storage block layouts are shown in Figure 34. Comply with the following
segregation requirements:
a) Acids shall be isolated from other materials, including
chemicals within the corrosives area.
b) Flammable liquids shall be isolated from acids and oxidizers.
c) Organic acids shall be isolated from oxidizers.
d) Oxidizers shall be isolated from all flammable and combustible
liquids.
Compressed Gas Cylinders. Compressed gas cylinders of flammable and
4.2.2.1
nonflammable gases, and gases classified as oxidizers, shall be stored in
sheds and NOT in flammable/hazardous materials warehouses. Small cylinders in
boxes, which are an integral part of other equipment, may be stored in
flammable/hazardous warehouses, if properly segregated from incompatible
materials.
Drummed POL. Drummed POL products with a flash point of more than
4.2.2.2
100F (38C) shall be stored in shed or open storage facilities with sealed
pavements and berms/dikes to contain spills. Outside storage for drummed POL
may be used, provided the drums are of corrosion resistant material or are
hot-dipped galvanized for corrosion protection.
Other Materials. Dry corrosive materials, Other Regulated
4.2.2.3
Materials, and radioactive materials having no other hazard, may be stored in
general warehouses. All other radioactive materials shall be stored in a
designated, separate area in accordance with Radioactive Commodities in the
DOD Supply Systems, NAVSUPINST 4000.34B.
Building Layout.
4.3
Relationship To Other Buildings. Siting requirements shall take
4.3.1
into consideration adjacent buildings and the exposure hazard presented by the
hazardous materials. Site drainage and spill containment systems may require
increasing the minimum building separation distances prescribed in paragraph
3.3. Refer to 29CFR Part 1910.106 for additional guidance. A buffer zone of
50 feet (15.2 m) shall be provided between the facility and the nearest
inhabited area, stream, or body of water.
Area And Height Restrictions. Warehouse areas for storage of
4.3.2
flammable liquids or other hazardous materials shall not exceed 20,000 square
feet (1858 m2) between fire walls, as stipulated in DOD 4270.1-M. Storage
heights above 25 feet (7620 mm) are not permitted for flammable/hazardous
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