NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code 2018

Help improve fire safety and compliance when working with flammable and combustible liquids using NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code.

NFPA 30 provides comprehensive requirements for safeguarding facilities, personnel, and operations against fire, explosion, and environmental contamination hazards associated with the storage, handling, dispensing, transfer, and use of ignitible liquids. Widely adopted and enforceable under many state fire prevention and building codes, NFPA 30 is an essential resource for organizations operating in manufacturing, chemical processing, oil and gas, warehousing, and related industries.

The code addresses indoor and outdoor liquid storage containers and tanks, hazardous material storage lockers, tank vehicles, piping systems, electrical systems, processing facilities, storage areas, and wharves, helping organizations maintain safer operations and regulatory compliance.

Who Uses NFPA 30?

NFPA 30 is valuable for professionals responsible for flammable and combustible liquid safety and compliance, including:

• Facility managers
• Fire protection engineers
• Safety and compliance professionals
• Contractors and installers
• Inspectors
• Authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs)
• Industrial operations personnel

These professionals rely on NFPA 30 to help:

• Apply requirements for the safe storage, handling, and use of combustible and flammable liquids
• Properly classify ignitible liquids and hazardous materials
• Manage fire and explosion prevention strategies
• Oversee fire protection system requirements and risk control measures

Highlights

Key updates and changes to the 2018 edition of NFPA 30 include:

• Added definitions reflecting terminology currently used in the field
• Revised requirements recognizing nonmetallic intermediate bulk containers that comply with fire exposure test protocols in Paragraph 9.4.1.1
• New references added in Subsection 9.4 to:
  • UL 2368, Standard for Fire Exposure Testing of Intermediate Bulk Containers for Flammable and Combustible Liquids
  • FM Class 6020, Approval Standard for Intermediate Bulk Containers
  • UL 1275, Standard for Flammable Liquid Storage Cabinets
  • FM Class 6050, Approval Standard for Storage Cabinets for Flammable and Combustible Liquids
• Completely revised requirements for General Purpose Warehouses limiting allowable liquid and container combinations
• New alternative methods for calculating water demand for hydraulically remote in-rack sprinklers in Scheme A, B, and C designs
• New requirement that nonmetallic cooking oil tanks be listed in accordance with UL 2152
• Numerous revisions intended to clarify code intent and reduce conflicts and confusion

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