| There are requirements for the construction of | | | | - EPA requirements. |
| storage cabinets used to store flammable and | | | | - Cabinet must be clearly labeled FLAMMABLE - |
| combustible liquids. OSHA Code 29 CFR 1910.106 | | | | KEEP FIRE AWAY. |
| spells out these specifications as does the National | | | | Special Features Of The Justrite EX 60 Gallon |
| Fire Protection Association code, NFPA 30, as well | | | | Self-Closing Safety Storage Cabinet |
| as the International Fire Code and the Uniform | | | | - Meets OSHA and NFPA requirements as outlined |
| Fire Code. Section 9.5 of the 2008 edition of | | | | in previous paragraph. |
| NFPA covers the design, construction, and | | | | - Self-indexes, self-latches, and self-closes to |
| capacity of storage cabinets and requires that the | | | | automatically shut doors upon release. The |
| 10 minute fire test be passed. | | | | mechanism is concealed in the top wall, maximizing |
| It is also important that safety storage cabinets | | | | available shelf space. |
| have an independent third party certification, such | | | | - Self-indexing doors guarantee that they will close |
| as FM (FM Global) approved or Underwriter's | | | | in sequence and assure a tight closure from top |
| Laboratories (UL listed). A wide variety of storage | | | | to bottom. |
| cabinets, which comply with the codes, are | | | | - Fusible links hold doors open during use. In event |
| available in sizes ranging from 4 gallons to 120 | | | | of fire, fusible links will melt at 165° F to |
| gallons at many Internet Sites. Smaller cabinets | | | | automatically close doors. |
| allow solvents to be stored at the worksite | | | | - Stainless steel 3 point bullet self-latching system |
| locations, which saves trips to a central storage | | | | provides easy, fail safe positive door closure with |
| room. Under-counter, wall-mount, slim-line, and | | | | increased heat resistance. |
| piggyback style cabinets are all means of safely | | | | - Cabinet doors feature a continuous piano hinge |
| storing these chemicals, even when space is at a | | | | for smooth operation, a three point closure with |
| premium. | | | | keyed lock and an exclusive self-latching |
| For high capacity storage, including storage of 55 | | | | mechanism on all door styles. |
| gallon drums, larger sized cabinets designed | | | | - Exclusive 'Spillslope' safety shelves direct spills to |
| specifically to house 30 gallon or 55 gallon drums | | | | back and bottom of leak proof sump. |
| are available. OSHA Code 29 CFR 29 1910.106 | | | | - Durable, chemical resistant, hybrid, lead-free |
| states that not more than 60 gallons of Class I | | | | powder coat paint finish, inside and out, retains |
| and Class II, and not more than 120 gallons of | | | | high gloss and minimizes effects of corrosion and |
| Class III liquids, may be stored in a single cabinet. | | | | humidity. |
| Justrite cabinets meet these OSHA and NFPA 30 | | | | - Exclusive U-Loc padlockable door handle with slip |
| requirements and have passed rigorous testing by | | | | resistant grip offers easy fingertip operation and |
| FM Global and/or Underwriters Laboratories. | | | | reduces dangerous 'catches' from passing traffic. |
| These cabinets are available at Spill 911. | | | | Comes with 2 keys. |
| Standards For Storage Cabinets For Flammable | | | | - Optional padlock provides extra security and |
| Liquids | | | | key-coding multiples for convenient access. Can |
| - Must be constructed with 18 gauge steel, at | | | | use an optional #5 Master Padlock for added |
| least, with 1½ inch insulating air space. | | | | security. |
| - Joints must be fully welded to hold square shape | | | | - Haz-Alert reflective Hazardous Warning labels on |
| for longer life and to avoid air gaps. | | | | top and bottom are fire fighter friendly and alert |
| - Easy close, self-latching doors. Some cabinets | | | | them when crawling through smoke filled areas. |
| have automatic self-close doors. | | | | - Rounded safety corners on doors reduce |
| - Built-in grounding connector on outside side panel | | | | accidental cuts and bumps. |
| for easy grounding. | | | | - Dual vents with built-in flame arresters. |
| - Doorsill must be at least 2 inches above bottom | | | | - Four adjustable leveling feet for stability on |
| of cabinet. | | | | uneven surfaces. |
| - Three point locking system on door. | | | | - Reflective high visibility Hazard Warning labels in |
| - Liquid-tight 2 inch containment sump with up to | | | | three languages. |
| 5 gallon capacity on 45 gallon models to hold leaks | | | | - Built-in grounding connector on outside side panel |
| and meet | | | | for easy grounding. |
