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Report on Comments F2006 — Copyright, NFPA NFPA 30 Report of the Committee on

Flammable and Combustible Liquids (FLC-AAC)

Technical Correlating Committee

Jack Woycheese, ChairHughes Associates, Incorporated, CA [SE]

John A. Davenport, Aon Risk Consultants, VA [I]John J. Foley, The RJA Group, Incorporated, GA [SE]Edward Hildebrandt, Village of Morton Grove, IL [E]James D. Kieffer, Kieffer & Associates, Incorporated, Canada [SE]Richard S. Kraus, PSC Petroleum Safety Consultants, VA [M] Rep. American Petroleum InstituteWilliam E. Rehr, BOCA International, Incorporated, IL [E]Roland A. Riegel, Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated, NY [RT]Douglas A. Rivers, 3M Company, MN [U]Orville M. Slye, Jr., Loss Control Associates Incorporated, PA [SE]Hugh Patrick Toner, Darnestown, MD [M] Rep. Society of the Plastics Industry, Incorporated Peter J. Willse, GE Insurance Solutions, CT [I]

Alternates

Luis F. Arango, GE Insurance Solutions, TX [I] (Alt. to Peter J. Willse)Alfredo M. Ramirez, Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated, IL [RT] (Alt. to Roland A. Riegel)Clark D. Shepard, ExxonMobil Corporation, VA [M] (Alt. to Richard S. Kraus)

Nonvoting

David L. Blomquist, Blomquist Fire Protection Engineering, CA (Member Emeritus)Dwight H. Havens, City of Phoenix Fire Department, AZ [E] Rep. TC on Operations Donald M. Johnson, Walnut Creek, CA (Member Emeritus)John A. LeBlanc, FM Global, MA [I] Rep. TC on Fundamentals Anthony M. Ordile, Loss Control Associates, Incorporated, PA [SE] Rep. TC on Storage and Warehousing of Containers and Portable Tanks Brooke B. Smith, Jr., Aspen Engineering Incorporated, CO [SE] Rep. TC on Tank Storage and Piping Systems

Committee Scope: This Committee shall have primary responsibility for documents on safeguarding against the fire and explosion hazards associated with the storage, handling, and use of flammable and combustible liquids; and classifying flammable and combustible liquids.

Report of the Committee on

Fundamentals (FLC-FUN)

John A. LeBlanc, ChairFM Global, MA [I]

Robert P. Benedetti, Secretary (Staff-Nonvoting)National Fire Protection Association, MA

Peter R. Apostoluk, Greif Incorporated, OH [M]James C. Brundage, III, Atlanta Fire Department, GA [E]Fernando A. Escalante, Eyak Architecture & Engineering, LLC, VA [SE]Elson G. Fernandes, Elfent Limited, Canada [M]John J. Foley, The RJA Group, Incorporated, GA [SE]Frederic Gil, BP, United Kingdom [M]Dwight H. Havens, City of Phoenix Fire Department, AZ [E]Gene L. Hortz, Rohm and Haas Company, PA [M]Jeffrey M. Hunt, Alcoa, Incorporated, VA [U]Jay J. Jablonski, HSB Professional Loss Control, TX [I]James D. Kieffer, Kieffer & Associates, Incorporated, Canada [SE]John W. King, Federated Mutual Insurance Company, MN [I]Richard S. Kraus, PSC Petroleum Safety Consultants, VA [M] Rep. American Petroleum InstituteBob D. Morgan, Fort Worth Fire Department, TX [E]Susan M. Preske, St. Paul Travelers, NY [I]Alfredo M. Ramirez, Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated, IL [RT]John W. Richmond, Sr., Eastman Chemical Company, TN [M]William S. Rogers, SKS, Incorporated, CA [IM]Peter M. Shank, Nuclear Service Organization, DE [I]Warren G. Stocker, Safeway Incorporated, CA [U]Jack Woycheese, Hughes Associates, Incorporated, CA [SE]

Alternates

Roland A. Riegel, Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated, NY [RT] (Alt. to Alfredo M. Ramirez)Joseph L. Scheffey, Hughes Associates, Incorporated, MD [SE] (Alt. to Jack Woycheese)Clark D. Shepard, ExxonMobil Corporation, VA [M] (Alt. to Richard S. Kraus)Christopher J. Wieczorek, FM Global, MA [I] (Alt. to John A. LeBlanc)

Committee Scope: This Committee shall have primary responsibility for documents or portions of documents on the basic requirements for safeguarding against the fire and explosion hazards associated with the storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids. This Committee shall also have responsibility for definitions related to flammable and combustible liquids and for criteria for the classification of flammable and combustible liquids.

Report of the Committee on

Operations (FLC-OPS)

Dwight H. Havens, ChairCity of Phoenix Fire Department, AZ [E]

James C. Brundage, III, Atlanta Fire Department, GA [E] Brian J. Clark, Liberty Mutual Group, MA [I] Rep. Property Casualty Insurers Association of America John P. Hartmann, John Hartmann & Associates, IL [SE] Donald B. Hicks, Dow Corning Corporation, MI [U] Rep. NFPA Industrial Fire Protection Section Richard J. Hild, DuPont Performance Coatings, DE [M] Edward Hildebrandt, Village of Morton Grove, IL [E] Jay J. Jablonski, HSB Professional Loss Control, TX [I] Joshy Paul Kallungal, Office of the Fire Marshal, Canada [E] James D. Kieffer, Kieffer & Associates, Incorporated, Canada [SE] David C. Kirby, Baker Engineering & Risk Consultants, WV [SE] Gregory D. Kirby, CYTEC Industries, Incorporated, WV [U] Rep. American Chemistry Council Donald J. Kohn, Kohn Engineering, PA [SE] Richard S. Kraus, PSC Petroleum Safety Consultants, VA [M] Rep. American Petroleum Institute John A. LeBlanc, FM Global, MA [I] Gregory A. Milewski, Shell Oil Company, TX [M] Anthony M. Ordile, Loss Control Associates, Incorporated, PA [SE] Arlyn H. Poppen, 3M Company, MN [U] Susan M. Preske, St. Paul Travelers, NY [I] Alfredo M. Ramirez, Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated, IL [RT] Robert N. Renkes, Petroleum Equipment Institute, OK [M] John W. Richmond, Sr., Eastman Chemical Company, TN [M] George A. Seuss, Jr., Verlan Fire Insurance Company, MD [I] Clark D. Shepard, ExxonMobil Corporation, VA [M] Brooke B. Smith, Jr., Aspen Engineering Incorporated, CO [SE] Kevin F. Sykora, The Sherwin-Williams Company, OH [U] Rep. American Society of Safety Engineers Scott M. Tyler, Areva NP Incorporated, IL [U] Rep. Edison Electric Institute Peter J. Willse, GE Insurance Solutions, CT [I] Jack Woycheese, Hughes Associates, Incorporated, CA [SE]

Alternates

Claire V. De Taeye, Liberty Mutual Property Engineering, NY [I] (Alt. to Brian J. Clark) Mark Driscoll, GE Insurance Solutions, MA [I] (Alt. to Peter J. Willse) Harold E. Grossman, II, Alcoa, Incorporated, IN [U] (Alt. to Kevin F. Sykora) William J. Josler, Verlan Fire Insurance Company, NH [I] (Alt. to George A. Seuss, Jr.) David W. Owen, ExxonMobil Corporation, VA [M] (Alt. to Clark D. Shepard) Roland A. Riegel, Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated, NY [RT] (Alt. to Alfredo M. Ramirez) Douglas A. Rivers, 3M Company, MN [U] (Alt. to Arlyn H. Poppen) Ronald G. Schaffhauser, PPG Industries, Incorporated, PA [M] (Voting Alt. to PPG Industries Rep.) Joseph L. Scheffey, Hughes Associates, Incorporated, MD [SE] (Alt. to Jack Woycheese) Orville M. Slye, Jr., Loss Control Associates Incorporated, PA [SE] (Alt. to Anthony M. Ordile)

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Report on Comments F2006 — Copyright, NFPA NFPA 30 Beth Tate, Office of the Fire Marshal, Canada [E] (Alt. to Joshy Paul Kallungal) Christopher J. Wieczorek, FM Global, MA [I] (Alt. to John A. LeBlanc)

Nonvoting

Matthew I. Chibbaro, US Department of Labor, DC [E]

Committee Scope: This Committee shall have primary responsibility for documents or portions of documents on safeguarding against the fire and explosion hazards associated with operations that involve the handling, transfer, and use of flammable and combustible liquids, either as a principal activity or as an incidental activity.

Report of the Committee on

Storage and Warehousing of Containers and Portable Tanks (FLC-SWC)

Anthony M. Ordile, ChairLoss Control Associates, Incorporated, PA [SE]

Peter R. Apostoluk, Greif Incorporated, OH [M]John J. Foley, The RJA Group, Incorporated, GA [SE]Dwight H. Havens, City of Phoenix Fire Department, AZ [E]Richard J. Hild, DuPont Performance Coatings, DE [M] Rep. National Paint & Coatings AssociationEdward Hildebrandt, Village of Morton Grove, IL [E]Joshy Paul Kallungal, Office of the Fire Marshal, Canada [E]James D. Kieffer, Kieffer & Associates, Incorporated, Canada [SE]David C. Kirby, Baker Engineering & Risk Consultants, WV [SE]Gregory D. Kirby, CYTEC Industries, Incorporated, WV [U] Rep. American Chemistry CouncilRichard S. Kraus, PSC Petroleum Safety Consultants, VA [M] Rep. American Petroleum InstituteJohn A. LeBlanc, FM Global, MA [I]Jerry Massa, CP Louisiana, Incorporated, LA [M] Rep. Steel Shipping Container InstituteRoger McKim, LM Property, OR [I] Rep. Property Casualty Insurers Association of AmericaNavin D. Mehta, US Department of Defense, VA [U]

Benjamin L. Nelson, Dow Corning Corporation, KY [U] Rep. NFPA Industrial Fire Protection SectionDavid P. Nugent, Aon Risk Consultants, Incorporated, IL [I]Martin J. Pabich, Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated, IL [RT]Lee Rindfuss, Marsh Risk Consulting, MA [I]Douglas A. Rivers, 3M Company, MN [U]Joseph L. Scheffey, Hughes Associates, Incorporated, MD [SE]George A. Seuss, Jr., Verlan Fire Insurance Company, MD [I]Michael Spence, Brown Sprinkler Corporation, KY [IM] Rep. National Fire Sprinkler AssociationArthur M. Stevens, Stevens Associates, FL [M] Rep. Safeway ProductsDavid C. Tabar, The Sherwin-Williams Company, OH [M]William J. Tomes, TVA Fire and Life Safety, Incorporated, GA [U] Rep. The Home Depot Hugh Patrick Toner, Darnestown, MD [M] Rep. Society of the Plastics Industry, Incorporated Peter J. Willse, GE Insurance Solutions, CT [I] Martin H. Workman, The Viking Corporation, MI [M] Rep. American Fire Sprinkler Association

Alternates Tracey D. Bellamy, TVA Fire and Life Safety, Incorporated, GA [U] (Alt. to William J. Tomes) Phillip A. Brown, American Fire Sprinkler Association, Incorporated, TX [M] (Alt. to Martin H. Workman) Robert H. Christopher, R-C Associates, DE [M] (Alt. to Richard J. Hild) Brian J. Clark, Liberty Mutual Group, MA [I] (Alt. to Roger McKim) John A. Davenport, Aon Risk Consultants, VA [I] (Alt. to David P. Nugent) Jonathan M. Eisenberg, The RJA Group, Incorporated, MA [SE] (Alt. to John J. Foley) Donald B. Hicks, Dow Corning Corporation, MI [U] (Alt. to Benjamin L. Nelson) William J. Josler, Verlan Fire Insurance Company, NH [I] (Alt. to George A. Seuss, Jr.) Craig A. Martens, Fire Station �, AZ [E] (Alt. to Dwight H. Havens)

John A. McQuaid, Steel Shipping Container Institute, DC [M] (Alt. to Jerry Massa) Gregory A. Milewski, Shell Oil Company, TX [M] (Alt. to Richard S. Kraus) Arlyn H. Poppen, 3M Company, MN [U] (Alt. to Douglas A. Rivers) Roland A. Riegel, Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated, NY [RT] (Alt. to Martin J. Pabich) Orville M. Slye, Jr., Loss Control Associates Incorporated, PA [SE] (Alt. to Anthony M. Ordile) Ronald J. Stephens, Allan Automatic Sprinkler Corp. of Southern California, CA [IM] (Alt. to Michael Spence) David C. Swenson, The Sherwin-Williams Company, OH [M] (Alt. to David C. Tabar) Beth Tate, Office of the Fire Marshal, Canada [E] (Alt. to Joshy Paul Kallungal) Daniel J. Venier, Marsh USA Incorporated, MI [I] (Alt. to Lee Rindfuss) Christopher J. Wieczorek, FM Global, MA [I] (Alt. to John A. LeBlanc) Jack Woycheese, Hughes Associates, Incorporated, CA [SE] (Alt. to Joseph L. Scheffey)

Committee Scope: This Committee shall have primary responsibility for documents or portions of documents on safeguarding against the fire and explosion hazards associated with the storage, warehousing, and display merchandising of flammable and combustible liquids in containers and in portable tanks whose capacity does not exceed �500 liters (660 gallons).

Report of the Committee on

Tank Storage and Piping Systems (FLC-TAN)

Brooke B. Smith, Jr., ChairAspen Engineering Incorporated, CO [SE]

Steven P. Allwein, Morrison Brothers Company, IA [M]Gary T. Austerman, Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, MO [SE]James C. Brundage, III, Atlanta Fire Department, GA [E]Sullivan D. Curran, Fiberglass Tank & Pipe Institute, TX [M]John A. Davenport, Aon Risk Consultants, VA [I]Charles A. Davis, URS Corporation, FL [SE]Wayne B. Geyer, Steel Tank Institute, IL [M]John P. Hartmann, John Hartmann & Associates, IL [SE]Dwight H. Havens, City of Phoenix Fire Department, AZ [E]Douglas L. Jeffries, Chevron Energy Technology Company, CA [U] Rep. American Petroleum InstituteJoshy Paul Kallungal, Office of the Fire Marshal, Canada [E]James D. Kieffer, Kieffer & Associates, Incorporated, Canada [SE]David C. Kirby, Baker Engineering & Risk Consultants, WV [SE]Gregory D. Kirby, CYTEC Industries, Incorporated, WV [U] Rep. American Chemistry CouncilSusan M. Preske, St. Paul Travelers, NY [I]Robert N. Renkes, Petroleum Equipment Institute, OK [M]John W. Richmond, Sr., Eastman Chemical Company, TN [U]Roland A. Riegel, Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated, NY [RT]James R. Rocco, Sage Risk Solutions, LLC, OH [U] Rep. Petroleum Marketers Association of AmericaClark D. Shepard, ExxonMobil Corporation, VA [U]Orville M. Slye, Jr., Loss Control Associates Incorporated, PA [SE]Peter J. Willse, GE Insurance Solutions, CT [I]Jack Woycheese, Hughes Associates, Incorporated, CA [SE]Andrea R. Zajac, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, MI [E]

Alternates

Luis F. Arango, GE Insurance Solutions, TX [I] (Alt. to Peter J. Willse)John H. Bagnall, Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, MO [SE] (Alt. to Gary T. Austerman)Rodney Hoke, URS Corporation, FL [SE] (Alt. to Charles A. Davis)Makhoul (Mike) T. Kadri, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, MI [E] (Alt. to Andrea R. Zajac)Richard S. Kraus, PSC Petroleum Safety Consultants, VA [U] (Alt. to Douglas L. Jeffries)Patrick A. McLaughlin, McLaughlin & Associates, RI [M] (Alt. to Sullivan D. Curran)David P. Nugent, Aon Risk Consultants, Incorporated, IL [I] (Alt. to John A. Davenport)

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Report on Comments F2006 — Copyright, NFPA NFPA 30 Anthony M. Ordile, Loss Control Associates, Incorporated, PA [SE] (Alt. to Orville M. Slye, Jr.)David W. Owen, ExxonMobil Corporation, VA [U] (Alt. to Clark D. Shepard)Charles R. Plummer, PPM Consultants, Incorporated, LA [U] (Alt. to James R. Rocco) Alfredo M. Ramirez, Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated, IL [RT] (Alt. to Roland A. Riegel) Jeffrey M. Shapiro, International Code Consultants, TX [M] (Alt. to Wayne B. Geyer) Beth Tate, Office of the Fire Marshal, Canada [E] (Alt. to Joshy Paul Kallungal)

Nonvoting

David L. Blomquist, Blomquist Fire Protection Engineering, CA (Member Emeritus) Donald M. Johnson, Walnut Creek, CA (Member Emeritus)

Staff Liaison: Robert P. Benedetti

Committee Scope: This Committee shall have primary responsibility for documents or portions of documents on safeguarding against the fire and explosion hazards associated with the storage of flammable and combustible liquids in fixed aboveground and underground tanks of any size, including tanks in buildings, except as specifically covered by other NFPA documents, and with the installation of piping systems for flammable and combustible liquids. This Committee shall also have primary responsibility for documents or portions of documents on safeguarding against the fire and explosion hazards associated with the storage of flammable and combustible liquids in portable tanks whose capacity exceeds �500 liters (660 gallons).

These lists represent the membership at the time the Committee was balloted on the text of this edition. Since that time, changes in the membership may have occurred. A key to classifications is found at the front of this book.

The Report of the Technical Committee on Flammable and Combustible Liquids is presented for adoption.

This Report on Comments was prepared by the individual Technical Committees and documents its action on the comments received on its Report on Proposals on NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, �003 edition, as published in the Report on Proposals for the �006 November Meeting.

The Reports were prepared by the:

• Technical Correlating Committee on Flammable and Combustible Liquids (FLC-AAC)

• Technical Committee on Fundamentals (FLC-FUN)• Technical Committee on Operations (FLC-OPS)• Technical Committee on Storage and Warehousing of Containers

and Portable Tanks (FLC-SWC)• Technical Committee on Tank Storage and Piping Systems (FLC-

TAN)

This Report has been submitted to letter ballot of the individual Technical Committees. The results of the balloting, after circulation of any negative votes, can be found in the report.

This Report has also been submitted to letter ballot of the Technical Correlating Committee on Flammable and Combustible Liquids, which consists of �� voting members; of whom all �� voted affirmatively.

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Report on Comments F2006 — Copyright, NFPA NFPA 30 ____________________________________________________________30-� Log #�0 FLC-FUN Final Action: Accept(1.1.1)____________________________________________________________Submitter: James Everitt, Western Regional Fire Code Development CommitteeComment on Proposal No: 30-�Recommendation: Revise to read: �.�.�* This code shall apply to the storage, handling, and use of flammable and combustible liquids, including waste liquids, as herein defined and classified, in all occupancies.Substantiation: By adding the words in all occupancies you remove the ability to control outdoor storage, handling, and use. The wording is not needed as proposed it covers all facilities, indoor and outdoor.Committee Meeting Action: AcceptNumber Eligible to Vote: 22Ballot Results: Affirmative: �0 Ballot Not Returned: � Brundage, III, J., Escalante, F.

____________________________________________________________30-� Log #39 FLC-FUN Final Action: Accept in Principle(1.1.2(8))____________________________________________________________Submitter: James Everitt, Western Regional Fire Code Development CommitteeComment on Proposal No: 30-�Recommendation: Add a new (8) to read: (8) Storage, handling, and use of fuel tanks connected to stationary combustion engines and gas turbines.Substantiation: It is unclear when and where NFPA 37 and the fuel supplies to stationary combustion engines occur.Committee Meeting Action: Accept in Principle No action necessary.Committee Statement: Paragraph �.5.3(8) already accomplishes the objectives of the submitter. The Technical Committee will establish a Task Group to review this situation as it applies to all of the documents cited in �.5.3 and to prepare appropriate amendments for the next code revision cycle.Number Eligible to Vote: 22Ballot Results: Affirmative: �0 Ballot Not Returned: � Brundage, III, J., Escalante, F.

____________________________________________________________30-3 Log #CC� FLC-FUN Final Action: Accept(1.6)____________________________________________________________Submitter: Technical Committee on Fundamentals Comment on Proposal No: 30-�Recommendation: Revise Section �.6 to read: �.6 Units and Formulae �.6.� The units of measure in this code are presented first in U. S. customary units (inch-pound units). International System (SI) units follow the U. S. customary units in parentheses. �.6.� Either system of units shall be acceptable for satisfying the requirements in this code. �.6.3 Users of this code shall apply one system of units consistently and shall not alternate between systems of units. �.6.� The values presented for measurements in this code are expressed with a degree of precision appropriate for practical application and enforcement. It is not intended that the application or enforcement of these values be more precise than the precision expressed. �.6.5 Where extracted text contains values expressed in only one system of units, the values in the extracted text have been retained without conversion to preserve the values established by the responsible technical committee in the source document.Substantiation: The NFPA Manual of Style allows U. S. Customary units to be used as the primary system of units.Committee Meeting Action: AcceptNumber Eligible to Vote: 22Ballot Results: Affirmative: �0 Ballot Not Returned: � Brundage, III, J., Escalante, F.

____________________________________________________________30-� Log #CC�3 FLC-FUN Final Action: Accept(Chapter 2)____________________________________________________________Submitter: Technical Committee on Fundamentals Comment on Proposal No: 30-�Recommendation: Add the following referenced codes: “NFPA �, Uniform Fire Code” “NFPA 5000, Building Construction and Safety Code”Substantiation: These two references are necessary for correlation reasons.Committee Meeting Action: AcceptNumber Eligible to Vote: 22

Ballot Results: Affirmative: �0 Ballot Not Returned: � Brundage, III, J., Escalante, F.

____________________________________________________________30-5 Log #�3 FLC-FUN Final Action: Accept in Principle(2.3.7)____________________________________________________________Submitter: Bob Eugene, Underwriters Laboratories Inc.Comment on Proposal No: 30-5Recommendation: Revise text as follows: �.3.7 UL Publications. Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 6006� ANSI/UL 30, Standard for Metal Safety Cans, �999. Revised December �00�. UL 58, Standard for Steel Underground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids, �996, Revised July �998. ANSI/UL 80, Standard for Steel Tanks for Oil Burner Fuel, �00�. UL ���, Standard for Steel Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids, �993, Revised July �00�. UL 97�, Standard for Nonmetallic Underground Piping for Flammable Liquids, �995, Revised January �00� August �005. ANSI/UL �3�3, Standard for Nonmetallic Safety Cans for Petroleum Products, �003. ANSI/UL �3��, Standard for Special Purpose Metal Containers, �995 �005. ANSI/UL �3�6, Standard for Glass-Fiber Reinforced Plastic Underground Storage Tanks for Petroleum Products, Alcohols, and Alcohol-Gasoline Mixtures, �99� Revised April �996. UL �7�6, Standard for External Corrosion Protection Systems for Steel Underground Storage Tanks, �993 Revised February �00�. UL �080, Standard for Fire Resistant Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids, �000. ANSI/UL �085, Standard for Protected Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids, �997 Revised December �999. ANSI/UL ��08, Standard for Solvent Distillation Units, �998 �005. UL ���5, Standard for Below-Grade Vaults for Flammable Liquid Storage Tanks, �999. UL �368, Standard for Fire Exposure Testing of Intermediate Bulk Containers for Flammable and Combustible Liquids, �00�.Substantiation: Update to current editions of standard.Committee Meeting Action: Accept in Principle Accept the updated references, but delete the word “Revised” and any months. The text will read as follows: �.3.7 UL Publications. Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 6006� ANSI/UL 30, Standard for Metal Safety Cans, �999 �00�. UL 58, Standard for Steel Underground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids, �996, Revised July �998. ANSI/UL 80, Standard for Steel Tanks for Oil Burner Fuel, �00�. UL ���, Standard for Steel Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids, �993, Revised July �00�. UL 97�, Standard for Nonmetallic Underground Piping for Flammable Liquids, �995, Revised January �00� August �005. ANSI/UL �3�3, Standard for Nonmetallic Safety Cans for Petroleum Products, �003. ANSI/UL �3��, Standard for Special Purpose Metal Containers, �995 �005. ANSI/UL �3�6, Standard for Glass-Fiber Reinforced Plastic Underground Storage Tanks for Petroleum Products, Alcohols, and Alcohol-Gasoline Mixtures, �99� Revised April �996. UL �7�6, Standard for External Corrosion Protection Systems for Steel Underground Storage Tanks, �993 Revised February �00�. UL �080, Standard for Fire Resistant Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids, �000. ANSI/UL �085, Standard for Protected Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids, �997 Revised December �999. ANSI/UL ��08, Standard for Solvent Distillation Units, �998 �005. UL ���5, Standard for Below-Grade Vaults for Flammable Liquid Storage Tanks, �999. UL �368, Standard for Fire Exposure Testing of Intermediate Bulk Containers for Flammable and Combustible Liquids, �00�.Committee Statement: The deleted text is not necessary.Number Eligible to Vote: 22Ballot Results: Affirmative: �0 Ballot Not Returned: � Brundage, III, J., Escalante, F.

____________________________________________________________30-6 Log #�3 FLC-FUN Final Action: Accept in Principle in Part(Chapter 3 Definitions)____________________________________________________________Submitter: Anthony M. Ordile, Loss Control Associates, Inc.Comment on Proposal No: 30-6�Recommendation: Include in Chapter 3 definitions for: High-Hazard Level � Class I, Class II, or Class IIIA flammable or combustible liquids that are used or stored in normally open containers

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Report on Comments F2006 — Copyright, NFPA NFPA 30 or systems, or in closed containers or systems at gauge pressures of more than �5 psi (�03 (kPa). High-Hazard Level 3 Class I, Class II, or Class IIIA flammable or combustible liquids that are used or stored in normally closed containers or systems at gauge pressures of less than �5 psi (�03 kPa). Added the following to the existing definition for: 3.3.�9.� General-Purpose Warehouse. A separate, detached building, or portion of a building used only for warehousing-type operations, classified as a Storage, Low or Ordinary Hazard Occupancy by the Building Code and NFPA �0�®.Substantiation: These definitions are needed to clarify text in Chapters 9 and ��.Committee Meeting Action: Accept in Principle in Part Do not accept the definitions of “High Hazard Level �” and “High Hazard Level 3”. Revise the definition of General Purpose Warehouse to read: General Purpose Warehouse. A separate, detached building, or portion of a building used only for warehousing-type operations, classified as a Storage-Low Hazard or Storage-Ordinary Hazard occupancy by the building code and by NFPA �0�®.” Add a definition of “Liquid Warehouse” to read “Liquid Warehouse. A separate, detached building or an attached building that is used for warehousing-type operations for liquids and whose exterior wall comprises at least �5 percent of the building perimeter.Committee Statement: The definitions for High Hazard Level � and High Hazard Level 3 were already addressed in Proposal 30-8 (Log #CP3). The amended definition of General Purpose Warehouse more accurately correlates with the building code and with NFPA �0�. The definition of “Liquid Warehouse” is necessary for proper understanding of this code.Number Eligible to Vote: 22Ballot Results: Affirmative: �0 Ballot Not Returned: � Brundage, III, J., Escalante, F.

____________________________________________________________30-7 Log #CC�� FLC-FUN Final Action: Accept(3.3.x Building Code, Fire Code (New))____________________________________________________________Submitter: Technical Committee on Fundamentals Comment on Proposal No: 30-�Recommendation: Add the following two new definitions: “Building Code. The building code referenced in Chapter � of this code.” “Fire Code. The fire code referenced in Chapter � of this code.”Substantiation: These two definitions are necessary for correlation reasons.Committee Meeting Action: AcceptNumber Eligible to Vote: 22Ballot Results: Affirmative: �0 Ballot Not Returned: � Brundage, III, J., Escalante, F.

____________________________________________________________30-8 Log #�6 FLC-FUN Final Action: Accept in Principle in Part(3.3.x Closed-Top Diking, Open Diking (New))____________________________________________________________Submitter: Rick Thornberry, The Code Consortium, Inc.Comment on Proposal No: 30-��Recommendation: Accept the proposed definitions without further revisions.Substantiation: Committee Proposal 30-35 (Log #CP��) introduces the two new terms “Open Diking” in �.3.�.3.� and “Closed-Top Diking” in �.3.�.3.3. They both address methods of spill control which need to be defined. These definitions should be reviewed by the NFPA 30 Technical Committee on Tank Storage and Piping Systems.Committee Meeting Action: Accept in Principle in Part Add a definition for Closed-Top Diking to read: Closed-Top Diking. A dike with a cover intended to minimize the entrance of precipitation into the diked area. (See ��.�0.3)Committee Statement: The Technical Committee proposes a more generic definition to allow the use of alternative designs. “Open diking” is well understood and does not need to be defined.Number Eligible to Vote: 22Ballot Results: Affirmative: �0 Ballot Not Returned: � Brundage, III, J., Escalante, F.

____________________________________________________________30-9 Log #CC� FLC-FUN Final Action: Accept(3.3.x Control Area, Maximum Allowable Quantity (MAQ) (New) )____________________________________________________________Submitter: Technical Committee on Fundamentals Comment on Proposal No: 30-6Recommendation: Add the following two new definitions and one annex item in the appropriate alphabetical location: 3.3.X Control Area. A building or portion of a building within which flammable and combustible liquids are allowed to be stored, dispensed,

used, or handled in quantities that do not exceed the maximum allowable quantity (MAQ). [5000: 3.3.33.3] 3.3.Y* Maximum Allowable Quantity (MAQ). The quantity of flammable liquid or combustible liquid permitted in a control area. [�: 3.3.�58] A.3.3.Y Maximum Allowable Quantity (MAQ). Quantities of flammable and combustible liquids are permitted to exceed the MAQs when they are located in an area that complies with Protection Levels � and 3 in accordance with this code and with the building code.Substantiation: The definitions are necessary for proper understanding of NFPA 30 and for correlation with NFPA � and NFPA 5000.Committee Meeting Action: AcceptNumber Eligible to Vote: 22Ballot Results: Affirmative: �0 Ballot Not Returned: � Brundage, III, J., Escalante, F.

____________________________________________________________30-�0 Log #�7 FLC-FUN Final Action: Accept in Part(3.3.41.1.x Fire Resistant Tank)____________________________________________________________Submitter: Rick Thornberry, The Code Consortium, Inc.Comment on Proposal No: 30-�6Recommendation: Revise text to read as follows: 3.3.��.�.x Fire Resistant Tank. An atmospheric aboveground storage tank with thermal insulation that has been evaluated and listed for resistance to physical damage and for limiting the heat transferred to temperature rise of the primary tanks from exposure when exposed to a hydrocarbon pool fire and is listed in accordance with UL �080, Standard for Fire Resistant Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids or an equivalent test procedure.Substantiation: The proposed revision to the new definition for “fire resistant tank” further clarifies the definition and makes it more consistent with the original definition contained in 3.3.�5.� of NFPA 30A-�003. It makes it clear that the fire resistant tank is an atmospheric tank. It also clarifies the fact that the tank is actually evaluated for limiting the heat transferred to the primary tank which is assessed in the UL �080 Standard by measuring the temperature rise of the primary tank. We believe that the proposed revisions will provide the users of this code with a better understanding of what a fire resistant tank is without having to review the UL �080 Standard.Committee Meeting Action: Accept in Part Revise text to read: 3.3.��.x Fire Resistant Tank. An atmospheric aboveground storage tank with thermal insulation that has been evaluated for resistance to physical damage and for limiting the heat transferred to temperature rise of the primary tanks from exposure when exposed to a hydrocarbon pool fire and is listed in accordance with UL �080, Standard for Fire Resistant Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids or an equivalent test procedure.Committee Statement: The word “listed” has been reinstated in its former location so that it is grammatically connected to the listing document to which it refers.Number Eligible to Vote: 22Ballot Results: Affirmative: �0 Ballot Not Returned: � Brundage, III, J., Escalante, F.Comment on Affirmative: GIL, F.: This definition should be more detailed to include performance criteria: how long do we expect the tank to be resistant (�0 min, � hrs, �6 hrs, etc.)? What is the maximum temperature increase allowed? etc.

____________________________________________________________30-�� Log #�8 FLC-FUN Final Action: Accept in Part(3.3.41.1.1 Protected Aboveground Tank)____________________________________________________________Submitter: Rick Thornberry, The Code Consortium, Inc.Comment on Proposal No: 30-�8Recommendation: Revise text to read as follows: 3.3.��.�.� Protected Aboveground Tank. An atmospheric aboveground storage tank with integral secondary containment and thermal insulation that has been evaluated and listed for resistance to physical damage and for limiting the heat transferred to temperature rise of the primary tanks from exposure when exposed to a hydrocarbon pool fire and is listed in accordance with UL �085, Standard for Protected Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids or an equivalent test procedure.Substantiation: The proposed revision to the newly revised definition for “protected aboveground tank” further clarifies the definition and makes it more consistent with the original definition contained in 3.3.�5.� of NFPA 30A-�003. It makes it clear that the aboveground tank is an atmospheric tank. It also clarifies the fact that the tank is actually evaluated for limiting the heat transferred to the primary tank which is assessed in the UL �085 Standard by measuring the temperature rise of the primary tank. It also includes the fact that all protected aboveground tanks are provided with integral secondary containment which is a key component that should be included in the definition. We believe that the proposed revisions will provide the users of this code with a better understanding of what a fire resistant tank is without having to review the UL �085 Standard.

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Report on Comments F2006 — Copyright, NFPA NFPA 30 Committee Meeting Action: Accept in Part Revise text to read: 3.3.��.�.� Protected Aboveground Tank. An atmospheric aboveground storage tank with integral secondary containment and thermal insulation that has been evaluated for resistance to physical damage and for limiting the heat transferred to temperature rise of the primary tanks from exposure when exposed to a hydrocarbon pool fire and is listed in accordance with UL �085, Standard for Protected Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids or an equivalent test procedure.Committee Statement: The word “listed” has been reinstated in its former location so that it is grammatically connected to the listing document to which it refers.Number Eligible to Vote: 22Ballot Results: Affirmative: �0 Ballot Not Returned: � Brundage, III, J., Escalante, F.Comment on Affirmative: GIL, F.: This definition should be more detailed to include performance criteria: how long do we expect the tank to be resistant (�0 min, � hrs, �6 hrs, etc.)? What is the maximum temperature increase allowed? etc.

____________________________________________________________30-�� Log #�� FLC-FUN Final Action: Reject(3.3.41.5 Secondary Containment Tank)____________________________________________________________Submitter: Sullivan D. Curran, Fiberglass Tank & Pipe InstituteComment on Proposal No: 30-�09Recommendation: Revise text to read as follows: 3.3.��.5 Secondary Containment or Double Wall Tank. A tank that has an inner and outer wall with an interstitial space (annulus) between the walls and that has a means for monitoring the interstitial space for a leak.Substantiation: The term “secondary containment” is commonly used for large aboveground storage tanks, but not for underground storage tanks. A survey of all state underground storage tank regulations (e.g., ME, MN, IL, FL, NY, MI) with the exception of CA use the term “double wall” when describing secondary contained USTs. The NFPA 30 code should include the term and be consistent with state terminology.Committee Meeting Action: RejectCommittee Statement: The term “double wall” is not used in the tank-related chapters of NFPA 30. Number Eligible to Vote: 22Ballot Results: Affirmative: �0 Ballot Not Returned: � Brundage, III, J., Escalante, F.

____________________________________________________________30-�3 Log #�9 FLC-TAN Final Action: Accept in Principle(4.2.8)____________________________________________________________Submitter: Rick Thornberry, The Code Consortium, Inc.Comment on Proposal No: 30-3�Recommendation: Revise text to read as follows: �.�.8 Fire Resistant Tanks. Fire resistant tanks shall be listed and shall be tested and listed in accordance with UL �080, Standard for Fire Resistant Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids. Fire resistant tanks shall also meet both of the following requirements: (�) The construction that provides the required fire-resistive protection shall reduce the heat transferred to the primary tank in order to limit the temperature of the primary tank to not more than 800°F (�30°C) an average maximum rise of 800°F (�30°C) and �000°F (5�0°C) a single point maximum, of �000°F (5�0°C) and shall to prevent release of liquid, failure of the primary tank, failure of the supporting structure, and impairment of venting for a period of not less than � hours when tested during the fire exposure specified in UL �080. (�) The size of the emergency vent shall not be permitted to be reduced, as would otherwise be permitted by in accordance with �.�.5.�.6.Substantiation: This revision clarifies the proposed performance criteria for fire resistant tanks and makes it technically correct. The heat transferred to the primary tank cannot be measured in terms of °F (°C). However, the effect of the heat transferred can be measured in terms of temperature which is limited in accordance with the UL �080 Standard. This revision also eliminates the use of the term “would” in Item (�) which is not an acceptable word in an NFPA code according to the Manual of Style.Committee Meeting Action: Accept in Principle Revise �.�.8 (New ��.8) to read: ��.8 Fire Resistant Tanks. Fire resistant tanks shall be listed and shall be tested and listed in accordance with UL �080, Standard for Fire Resistant Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids. Fire resistant tanks shall also meet both of the following requirements: (�) The construction that provides the required fire-resistive protection shall reduce the heat transferred to the primary tank in order to limit the temperature of the primary tank to not more than 800°F (�30°C) an average maximum rise of 800°F (�30°C) and �000°F (5�0°C) a single point maximum, of �000°F (5�0°C) and shall to prevent release of

liquid, failure of the primary tank, failure of the supporting structure, and impairment of venting for a period of not less than � hours when tested during the fire exposure specified in UL �080. (�) The reduction in sizing size of the emergency vents in accordance with ��.6.3.5 shall not be permitted. to be reduced, as would otherwise be permitted by in accordance with �.�.5.�.6.Committee Statement: The Technical Committee has simplified the wording of ��.8(�).Number Eligible to Vote: 25Ballot Results: Affirmative: �� Abstain: �Ballot Not Returned: � Brundage, III, J., Hartmann, J.Explanation of Abstention: WILLSE, P.: I came onto the committee just before their meeting and was not privy to the committee discussions.

____________________________________________________________30-�� Log #�0 FLC-TAN Final Action: Accept in Principle(4.2.9)____________________________________________________________Submitter: Rick Thornberry, The Code Consortium, Inc.Comment on Proposal No: 30-33Recommendation: Revise text to read as follows: �.�.9 Protected Aboveground Tanks. Protected aboveground tanks shall be listed and shall be tested and listed in accordance with UL �085, Standard for Protected Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids. Protected aboveground tanks shall also meet both of the following requirements: (�) The construction that provides the required fire-resistive protection shall reduce the heat transferred to the primary tank in order to limit the temperature of the primary tank to not more than �60°F (���°C) an average maximum rise of �60°F (���°C) and �00°F (�0�°C) a single point maximum, of �00°F (�0�°C) and shall to prevent release of liquid, failure of the primary tank, failure of the supporting structure, and impairment of venting for a period of not less than � hours when tested during the fire exposure specified in UL �085. (�) The size of the emergency vent shall not be permitted to be reduced, as would otherwise be permitted by in accordance with �.�.5.�.6.Substantiation: This revision clarifies the proposed performance criteria for protected aboveground tanks and makes it technically correct. The heat transferred to the primary tank cannot be measured in terms of °F (°C). However, the effect of the heat transferred can be measured in terms of temperature which is limited in accordance with the UL �085 Standard. This revision also eliminates the use of the term “would” in Item (�) which is not an acceptable work in an NFPA code according to the Manual of Style. This revision also corrects the appropriate reference for “protected aboveground tanks” which is the defined term in Section 3.3.��.�.�Committee Meeting Action: Accept in Principle Revise �.�.9 (new ��.9) to read: ��.9 Protected Aboveground Tanks. Protected aboveground tanks shall be listed and shall be tested and listed in accordance with UL �085, Standard for Protected Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids. Protected aboveground tanks shall also meet both of the following requirements: (�) The construction that provides the required fire-resisitive protection shall reduce the heat transferred to the primary tank in order to limit the temperature of the primary tank to not more than �60°F (���°C) an average maximum rise of �60°F (���°C) and �00°F (�0�°C) a single point maximum, of �00°F (�0�°C) and shall to prevent release of liquid, failure of the primary tank, failure of the supporting structure, and impairment of venting for a period of not less than � hours when tested during the fire exposure specified in UL �085. (�) The reduction in sizing size of the emergency vents in accordance with ��.6.3.5 shall not be permitted. to be reduced, as would otherwise be permitted by in accordance with �.�.5.�.6.Committee Statement: The Technical Committee has simplified the wording of ��.8(�).Number Eligible to Vote: 25Ballot Results: Affirmative: �� Abstain: �Ballot Not Returned: � Brundage, III, J., Hartmann, J.Explanation of Abstention: WILLSE, P.: See my Explanation of Abstention on Comment 30-�3 (Log #�9).

____________________________________________________________30-�5 Log #�� FLC-TAN Final Action: Accept in Principle(4.3.2.3.3)____________________________________________________________Submitter: Rick Thornberry, The Code Consortium, Inc.Comment on Proposal No: 30-35Recommendation: Revise text to read as follows: �.3.�.3.3* Impounding Around Tanks by Closed-Top Diking. Where spill control is by means of impounding by closed-top diking around the tanks, such systems shall comply with paragraph �.3.�.3.� or shall meet all of the following requirements paragraphs:

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Report on Comments F2006 — Copyright, NFPA NFPA 30 (�) �.3.�.3.�(B), (C), (D), (G), and (H) (�) �.3.�.3.3(�), �.3.�.3.3.(�). , and �.3.�.3.3(3). �.3.�.3.3.� The enclosure created by the closed-top diking shall be provided with emergency venting in accordance with �.�.5.�. �.3.�.3.3.� � Where the normal vent or the emergency vent device, or both, discharge outside of the enclosure created by the closed-top diking, the tank within the enclosure shall comply with �.3.�.3.�(�) and (5). �.3.�.3.3.� 3 Where the fill connection for the tank within the enclosure created by the closed-top diking is not located within the enclosure, the tank shall comply with �.3.�.3.�(�) and (5).Substantiation: The main purpose for this revision is to clearly indicate that the enclosed space created with a closed-top diking arrangement is required to be provided with emergency venting as specified in �.�.5.�. This would also be consistent with the requirement that compliance with �.3.�.3.3 be in accordance with �.3.�.3.� (current �.3.�.3.3) which contains Item (8) which states: “Where the means of secondary containment is enclosed, it shall be provided with emergency venting in accordance with �.�.5.�.” This should also resolve Mr. Shapiro’s affirmative comment in the ROP ballot.Committee Meeting Action: Accept in Principle See Comment 30-�5 (Log #CC�).Committee Statement: See Comment 30-�5 (Log #CC�).Number Eligible to Vote: 25Ballot Results: Affirmative: �� Abstain: �Ballot Not Returned: � Brundage, III, J., Hartmann, J.Explanation of Abstention: WILLSE, P.: See my Explanation of Abstention on Comment 30-�3 (Log #�9).

____________________________________________________________30-�6 Log #�� FLC-TAN Final Action: Reject(4.3.2.5.6)____________________________________________________________Submitter: James Everitt, Western Regional Fire Code Development CommitteeComment on Proposal No: 30-38Recommendation: Revise to read: �.3.�.5.6 Connections for all tank openings shall be liquid and vapor tight.Substantiation: The proposed wording is consistent with language the committee accepted in Proposal 30-�3. The text should be consistent within the document.Committee Meeting Action: RejectCommittee Statement: The reason that all connections to underground tanks must be vapor tight is that they can serve as a conduit by which flammable vapors can be released and can travel underground to areas where an ignition could occur (e.g., basements, dispenser sumps). This is not true of aboveground tanks.Number Eligible to Vote: 25Ballot Results: Affirmative: �� Abstain: �Ballot Not Returned: � Brundage, III, J., Hartmann, J.Explanation of Abstention: WILLSE, P.: See my Explanation of Abstention on Comment 30-�3 (Log #�9).

____________________________________________________________30-�7 Log #�� FLC-TAN Final Action: Accept in Principle(4.4.2.3 and 4.4.2.4)____________________________________________________________Submitter: Sullivan D. Curran, Fiberglass Tank & Pipe InstituteComment on Proposal No: 30-�9aRecommendation: �. Revise text to read as follows: “Underground secondary containment or double wall tanks and horizontal aboveground secondary containment or double wall tanks shall have the primary (inner) tank tested for tightness either hydrostatically or with air pressure...” �. Revise Section �.�.�.�: “Vertical aboveground secondary containment-type or double wall tanks shall have their primary (inner) wall...”Substantiation: The term “secondary containment” is commonly used for large aboveground storage tanks, but not for underground storage tanks. A survey of all state underground storage tank regulations (e.g., ME, MN, IL, FL, NY, MI) with the exception of CA use the term “double wall” when describing secondary contained USTs. The NFPA 30 code should include the term and be consistent with state terminology.Committee Meeting Action: Accept in Principle Add an annex item to ��.�.�.6 to read: A.��.�.�.6 Underground double-wall tanks may be considered to be a type of secondary containment. The terms “double-wall tank” and “jacketed tank” are sometimes used to describe underground secondary containment tanks.Committee Statement: The term “secondary containment tank” is a more preferable descriptor for this class of tanks, as it can encompass a broader range of designs. The annex explanation should help to explain the relationship of the terms.

Number Eligible to Vote: 25Ballot Results: Affirmative: �� Abstain: �Ballot Not Returned: � Brundage, III, J., Hartmann, J.Explanation of Abstention: WILLSE, P.: See my Explanation of Abstention on Comment 30-�3 (Log #�9).Comment on Affirmative: SHAPIRO, J.: The ROC ballot draft circulated to the committee did not properly reflect the committee’s action on Comment 30-�7. The text shown as Annex A.��.�.�.6 “Underground double-wall tanks may be considered to be a type of secondary containment. The terms “double-wall tank” and “jacketed tank” are sometimes used to describe underground secondary containment tanks” is incorrect according to my meeting notes. Plus, this text is somewhat confusing because the first and second sentences overlap. I recorded the committee action as adding an annex section stating “The terms “double wall tank,” “dual wall tank,” and “jacketed tank” are sometimes used to describe particular types of underground secondary containment tanks,” and I recommend that the ROC text be changed to reflect this as the correct action.

____________________________________________________________30-�8 Log #CC7 FLC-TAN Final Action: Accept(4.6.1 [21.6.1])____________________________________________________________Submitter: Technical Committee on Tank Storage and Piping Systems Comment on Proposal No: 30-50Recommendation: Revise ��.6.� (old �.6.�) to read: ��.6.�* Prevention of Overfilling of Tanks. Facilities with aboveground tanks larger than �3�0 gal storing Class I and Class II liquids shall establish procedures or provide equipment or both to prevent overfilling of tanks. The Annex item is retained as proposed.Substantiation: The Technical Committee agrees with Mr. Kallungal’s affirmative comment on Proposal 30-50 (ROP).Committee Meeting Action: AcceptNumber Eligible to Vote: 25Ballot Results: Affirmative: �0 Negative: � Abstain: �Ballot Not Returned: � Brundage, III, J., Hartmann, J.Explanation of Negative: ROCCO, J.: The proposed language is unclear and does not provide sufficient guidance. This revision seems to suggest that if one tank at a facility is greater than �3�0, then all tanks regardless of size would be required to address overfill protection. Is that the case? The use of the term “facility” may be the problem. Could this just apply to aboveground tanks greater than �3�0 gallons? I also note that in other sections (e.g., ��.�0.�.5) there are requirements for overfill protection that are not limited by size and very specific as to method. Would the �3�0 gallon requirement of this section override such requirements in other sections? In addition there is no guidance provided as to when you would use overfill protection, an overfill plan or both or what is acceptable overfill protection. This wording has the potential to cause a lot of confusion and conflict. SHEPARD, C.: Paragraph ��.6.� Class II liquids is an addition to overfill prevention. EM marketing folks have taken exception to the increased scope.Explanation of Abstention: WILLSE, P.: See my Explanation of Abstention on Comment 30-�3 (Log #�9).

____________________________________________________________30-�9 Log #CC5 FLC-TAN Final Action: Accept(4.6.7.3 [21.7.3])____________________________________________________________Submitter: Technical Committee on Tank Storage and Piping Systems Comment on Proposal No: 30-�9Recommendation: Revise ��.7.3 (old �.6.7.3) to read: Each tank that has been structurally damaged, repaired, reconstructed, relocated, jacked, or damaged by impact, flood or other trauma or is suspected of leaking shall be inspected and tested as required for new tanks in accordance with ��.�. Tanks that have been structurally damaged, have been repaired or reconstructed, or are suspected of leaking shall be tested in accordance with �.�.� or in a manner acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.Substantiation: This incorporates Mr. J. Shapiro’s affirmative comment on Proposal 30-�9 (ROP).Committee Meeting Action: AcceptNumber Eligible to Vote: 25Ballot Results: Affirmative: �� Abstain: �Ballot Not Returned: � Brundage, III, J., Hartmann, J.Explanation of Abstention: WILLSE, P.: See my Explanation of Abstention on Comment 30-�3 (Log #�9).

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Report on Comments F2006 — Copyright, NFPA NFPA 30 ____________________________________________________________30-�0 Log #3 FLC-TAN Final Action: Accept(4.6.7.4)____________________________________________________________Submitter: Dana Schmidt, Steel Tank InstituteComment on Proposal No: 30-55Recommendation: Delete the reference to: Standard for Inspection of In-Service Shop Fabricated Aboveground Tanks for Storage of Combustible and Flammable Liquids, SP00�-05 Insert reference to: Standard for Inspection of Aboveground Storage Tanks, SP00�-05.Substantiation: The title of the standard changed with the �005 edition.Committee Meeting Action: AcceptNumber Eligible to Vote: 25Ballot Results: Affirmative: �� Abstain: �Ballot Not Returned: � Brundage, III, J., Hartmann, J.Explanation of Abstention: WILLSE, P.: See my Explanation of Abstention on Comment 30-�3 (Log #�9).

____________________________________________________________30-�� Log #CC8 FLC-TAN Final Action: Accept(4.6.7.6 [21.7.6] (New))____________________________________________________________Submitter: Technical Committee on Tank Storage and Piping Systems Comment on Proposal No: 30-56Recommendation: Revise new ��.7.6 by adding the phrase “containing nonmiscible liquids” to the end of the sentence. Substantiation: Water cannot be drained from tanks holding liquids that are miscible with water.Committee Meeting Action: AcceptNumber Eligible to Vote: 25Ballot Results: Affirmative: �� Abstain: �Ballot Not Returned: � Brundage, III, J., Hartmann, J.Explanation of Abstention: WILLSE, P.: See my Explanation of Abstention on Comment 30-�3 (Log #�9).

____________________________________________________________30-�� Log #CC6 FLC-TAN Final Action: Accept(5.x (New))____________________________________________________________Submitter: Technical Committee on Tank Storage and Piping Systems Comment on Proposal No: 30-59Recommendation: Reject the proposal.Substantiation: These terms are already defined by means of Proposals 30-�7 (Log #3�) and 30-�3 (Log #3�).Committee Meeting Action: AcceptNumber Eligible to Vote: 25Ballot Results: Affirmative: �� Negative: � Abstain: �Ballot Not Returned: � Brundage, III, J., Hartmann, J.Explanation of Negative: SHAPIRO, J.: I encourage the committee to reconsider action on this comment by voting against it in the ballot process. If you review the definitions for “liquid tight” in Proposal 30-�7 and for “vapor tight” in Proposal 30-�3, it becomes apparent that there is a valid need for maintaining the proposed special definitions of these terms for application to tanks (and it is probably warranted to special definitions for these terms to be specially defined for piping systems as well; although, that can’t be accomplished for �007 at this point in the cycle). Proposals 30-�7 and 30-�3 characterize liquid and vapor tightness based on “normal operating temperature and pressure ranges.” While this may be fine for smaller containers or secondary containment systems, tank tightness incorporates a factor of safety by testing at pressures exceeding “normal” operating ranges. Since tanks must remain liquid and vapor tight at these increased pressures to be accepted, it is logical to define tightness based on the test pressure.Explanation of Abstention: WILLSE, P.: See my Explanation of Abstention on Comment 30-�3 (Log #�9).

____________________________________________________________30-�3 Log #�0 FLC-TAN Final Action: Accept in Part(5.10)____________________________________________________________Submitter: Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety Consultants / Rep. American Petroleum Institute (API)Comment on Proposal No: 30-6�Recommendation: Delete entire new Section 5.�0 (�7.3.3 in Haz Mat rewrite).Substantiation: The Committee could not agree on the exact requirements so it was decided to hold this section in reserve.Committee Meeting Action: Accept in Part Delete the text of the proposed section, but retain the Section number and title as a placeholder.

Committee Statement: The Technical Committee will address the issue of removing piping systems from service during the next code revision cycle.Number Eligible to Vote: 25Ballot Results: Affirmative: �� Abstain: �Ballot Not Returned: � Brundage, III, J., Hartmann, J.Explanation of Abstention: WILLSE, P.: See my Explanation of Abstention on Comment 30-�3 (Log #�9).

____________________________________________________________30-�� Log #CC�0 FLC-SWC Final Action: Accept(6.5.6.8 [9.2.3.1] )____________________________________________________________Submitter: Technical Committee on Storage and Warehousing of Containers and Portable Tanks Comment on Proposal No: 30-83Recommendation: Reject Proposal 30-83.Substantiation: This is already addressed in 9.�.3 of the rewrite and is redundant here.Committee Meeting Action: AcceptNumber Eligible to Vote: 29Ballot Results: Affirmative: �6 Abstain: �Ballot Not Returned: � Toner, H., Workman, M.Explanation of Abstention: WILLSE, P.: I came onto the committee just before their meeting and was not privy to the committee discussions.Comment on Affirmative: SCHEFFEY, J.: The task groups, and particularly the Chairman and staff liaison, did a great job in pulling together this entire rewrite. NFPA should have published the entire proposed document, as they have in the past for major rewrites, for the ROC and ROC meeting. This failure of NFPA created a lot of unnecessary review and coordination effort.

____________________________________________________________30-�5 Log #CC�� FLC-SWC Final Action: Accept(6.8.2.3 [16.5.1.4])____________________________________________________________Submitter: Technical Committee on Storage and Warehousing of Containers and Portable TanksComment on Proposal No: 30-87Recommendation: Reject Proposal 30-87.Substantiation: This is already covered in �6.5.�.3(b) of Proposal 30-8�.Committee Meeting Action: AcceptNumber Eligible to Vote: 29Ballot Results: Affirmative: �6 Abstain: �Ballot Not Returned: � Toner, H., Workman, M.Explanation of Abstention: WILLSE, P.: See my Explanation of Abstention on Comment 30-�� (Log #CC�0).Comment on Affirmative: SCHEFFEY, J.: See my Comment on Affirmative on Comment 30-�� (Log #CC�0).

____________________________________________________________30-�6 Log #�5 FLC-SWC Final Action: Accept in Principle(9.2.6)____________________________________________________________Submitter: Anthony M. Ordile, Loss Control Associates, Inc.Comment on Proposal No: 30-6�Recommendation: Revise text to read as follows: 9.�.6 Storage in Basements. 9.�.6.� Class � liquids shall not be permitted to be stored in basement areas. 9.�.6.� Class II and Class IIIA liquids shall be permitted to be stored in basements provided the basement is protected in accordance with Section 6.8 Chapter �6. 9.�.6.3 Class IIIB liquids shall be permitted to be stored in basements.Substantiation: Revisions made in order to meet the Manual of Style.Committee Meeting Action: Accept in Principle Revise 9.�.6 to read as follows: 9.�.6 Storage in Basements. 9.�.6.� Class I liquids shall not be permitted to be stored in basements as herein defined. 9.�.6.� Class II and Class IIIA liquids shall be permitted to be stored in basements as herein defined provided the basement is protected in accordance with Section 6.8 Chapter �6. 9.�.6.3 Class IIIB liquids shall be permitted to be stored in basements as herein defined.Committee Statement: The word “basements”, as used here, needs to be connected with its definition to eliminate any confusion.Number Eligible to Vote: 29Ballot Results: Affirmative: �6 Abstain: �Ballot Not Returned: � Toner, H., Workman, M.Explanation of Abstention: WILLSE, P.: See my Explanation of Abstention on Comment 30-�� (Log #CC�0).Comment on Affirmative: SCHEFFEY, J.: See my Comment on Affirmative on Comment 30-�� (Log #CC�0).

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Report on Comments F2006 — Copyright, NFPA NFPA 30 ____________________________________________________________30-�7 Log #7 FLC-SWC Final Action: Accept in Principle(9.2.8.2)____________________________________________________________Submitter: Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety Consultants / Rep. American Petroleum Institute (API)Comment on Proposal No: 30-6�Recommendation: Revise text to read as follows: 9.�.8.� (6.�.3.8) Where applicable, material handling equipment shall be capable of handling containers, portable tanks and intermediate bulk containers that are stored at upper tier levels.Substantiation: High lift equipment is ONLY needed where storage is at higher levels. Paragraph needs to be rewritten to indicate only needed “where stored at upper tier levels”. As now written this would apply to small warehouses that store drums, packaged goods, IBC’s, etc., at only one level high requiring them to buy unnecessary, expensive equipment.Committee Meeting Action: Accept in Principle Revise text to read: 9.�.8.� (6.�.3.8) Material handling equipment shall be capable of handling containers, portable tanks and intermediate bulk containers that are stored at upper tier levels.Committee Statement: The Technical Committee agrees with the submitter, but has deleted the word “tier” to correlate with the Committee Comment editorially amending 9.�.8.�.Number Eligible to Vote: 29Ballot Results: Affirmative: �6 Abstain: �Ballot Not Returned: � Toner, H., Workman, M.Explanation of Abstention: WILLSE, P.: See my Explanation of Abstention on Comment 30-�� (Log #CC�0).Comment on Affirmative: SCHEFFEY, J.: See my Comment on Affirmative on Comment 30-�� (Log #CC�0).

____________________________________________________________30-�8 Log #�� FLC-SWC Final Action: Accept in Principle in Part(9.5.1 and Table 9.5.1)____________________________________________________________Submitter: Anthony M. Ordile, Loss Control Associates, Inc.Comment on Proposal No: 30-6�Recommendation: Include with Table 9.5.� (Table 3�.�.3.�) Footnotes a, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, q, and r from Table 3�.�.3.�. Reletter the footnotes accordingly. Footnote “d”: Flammable and combustible liquids and flammable gases in fuel tanks of mobile equipment and vehicles are permitted to exceed the MAQ where the equipment is stored and operated in accordance with the fire code NFPA �.Substantiation: Comment made to assure footnotes are included with Table 9.5.�.Committee Meeting Action: Accept in Principle in Part Replace the text of Section 9.5 with the following: 9.5 [New] Maximum Allowable Quantities (MAQs) per Control Area 9.5.1 The maximum allowable quantities (MAQs) of liquids per control area shall not exceed the amounts specified in Table 9.5.�. [5000: 34.1.3.1] Exception: As modified by 9.5.�, 9.5.3, and Chapters �0 through ��.

Table 9.5.1 MAQs [NFPA 5000, 34.1.3.1]Class(es) Quantity, gal Quantity, L Notes

IA 30 ��5 �, �IB and IC ��0 �60 �, �IA, IB, IC combined ��0 �60 �, �, 3

II ��0 �60 �, �IIIA 330 �,�65 �, �IIIB �3,�00 50,600 �, �

NOTES:1 Quantities are permitted to be increased �00 percent where stored in approved flammable liquids storage cabinets or safety cans in accordance with NFPA �. Where Note � also applies, the increase for both footnotes is permitted to be applied accumulatively. [5000: Table 3�.�.3.�, Footnote g.]2 Quantities are permitted to be increased �00 percent in buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA �3, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems. Where Note � also applies, the increase for both footnotes is permitted to be applied accumulatively. [5000: Table 3�.�.3.�, Footnote h.]3 Containing not more than the MAQ per control area for Class IA, Class IB, or Class IC liquid, individually.4 Quantities are not limited in a building equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA �3. [5000: Table 3�.�.3.�, Footnote i.]

9.5.2 Special Occupancy Limits. 9.5.2.1 For the following occupancies, the MAQs per control area specified in Table 9.5.� shall not exceed the amounts specified in Table 9.5.�: (�) assembly (�) ambulatory health care (3) business (�) day care (5) detention and correctional (6) educational (7) health care (8) residential.

[5000: Tables 34.1.3.2(a) through (h)]

Table 9.5.2 MAQs – Special Occupancy LimitsLiquid Class(es) Quantity, gal Quantity, L

I and II �0 38IIIA 60 ��7IIIB ��0 �5�

9.5.2.2 For the occupancies specified in 9.5.�.�, storage in excess of �0 gal (38 L) of Class I and Class II liquids combined or 60 gal (��7 L) of Class IIIA liquids shall be permitted where stored in safety cabinets and where the aggregate quantity does not exceed �80 gal (68� L). 9.5.2.3 Fuel in the tanks of operating mobile equipment shall be permitted to exceed the specified quantity where the equipment is operated in accordance with the fire code. 9.5.2.4 For ambulatory health care, day care, educational, and health care occupancies, the MAQ for Class IIIB liquid shall not be limited if the building is protected throughout by an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with NFPA �3.Committee Statement: The Technical Committee has revised the proposed material to a simpler format that better correlates with NFPA 5000.Number Eligible to Vote: 29Ballot Results: Affirmative: �6 Abstain: �Ballot Not Returned: � Toner, H., Workman, M.Explanation of Abstention: WILLSE, P.: See my Explanation of Abstention on Comment 30-�� (Log #CC�0).Comment on Affirmative: KALLUNGAL, J.: �. Should use consistent terminology for “notes” and “footnotes”. Use one or the other and not both. Recommend replacing “footnotes” mentioned in Note � and Note � with “note”. �. In Note 3, what is meant by individually? Where are the individual limits provided? The current wording of this note is confusing and can lead to misinterpretation by code user. 3. In Note 3 is NFPA �3 the correct reference? Should it not be NFPA 30? �. In 9.5.�.3, should “fire code” be replaced with “NFPA �”? 5. In 9.5.�.� is NFPA �3 the correct reference? Should it not be NFPA 30? SCHEFFEY, J.: See my Comment on Affirmative on Comment 30-�� (Log #CC�0).

____________________________________________________________30-�9 Log #6 FLC-SWC Final Action: Accept in Principle(9.5.2)____________________________________________________________Submitter: Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety Consultants / Rep. American Petroleum Institute (API)Comment on Proposal No: 30-6�Recommendation: Add extracted Section 3�.�.�.� from NFPA 5000 (�006).Substantiation: This is a new Chapter 9. The new 9.5.3 (Liquids in Industrial Occupancies) was extracted from NFPA 5000 - 3�.�.3.3.3 (�006). These extracts introduce the concept of “control areas”, and “allowable quantities” of flammable and combustible liquids as “Occupancy Classification by Protection Level”. It must be noted that NFPA 5000 - 3�.�.�.� (�006), which precedes NFPA 5000 - 3�.�.3.3.3, clearly exempts flammable and combustible liquid storage tank buildings, tank vaults, process buildings and fuel gas distribution systems from the requirements of Chapter 3�. This NFPA 5000 exemption must also be included in new NFPA 30, Section 9.5.Committee Meeting Action: Accept in Principle No action necessary.Committee Statement: This issue is addressed by Comment 30-�� (Log #CC8). The design of facilities covered by Chapter �7 is impractical using the concepts of MAQs and control areas. However, the requirements of Chapter �7 provide an equivalent level of safety.

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Report on Comments F2006 — Copyright, NFPA NFPA 30 Number Eligible to Vote: 29Ballot Results: Affirmative: �6 Abstain: �Ballot Not Returned: � Toner, H., Workman, M.Explanation of Abstention: WILLSE, P.: See my Explanation of Abstention on Comment 30-�� (Log #CC�0).Comment on Affirmative: SCHEFFEY, J.: See my Comment on Affirmative on Comment 30-�� (Log #CC�0).

____________________________________________________________30-30 Log #�� FLC-SWC Final Action: Reject(9.11.1.3)____________________________________________________________Submitter: Anthony M. Ordile, Loss Control Associates, Inc.Comment on Proposal No: 30-6�Recommendation: Revise text to read as follows: 9.��.�.3 Containment or drainage to an approved location shall be provided for fire protection water.Substantiation: Comment made to clarify the intent of this section.Committee Meeting Action: RejectCommittee Statement: The suggested amendment offers no improvement.Number Eligible to Vote: 29Ballot Results: Affirmative: �5 Negative: � Abstain: �Ballot Not Returned: � Toner, H., Workman, M.Explanation of Negative: TABAR, D.: I agree with the proponent that “fire protection water” is an important clarification, and represents the Technical Committee’s intent.Explanation of Abstention: WILLSE, P.: See my Explanation of Abstention on Comment 30-�� (Log #CC�0).Comment on Affirmative: SCHEFFEY, J.: See my Comment on Affirmative on Comment 30-�� (Log #CC�0).

____________________________________________________________30-3� Log #35 FLC-SWC Final Action: Accept in Principle(11.1)____________________________________________________________Submitter: Anthony M. Ordile, Loss Control Associates, Inc.Comment on Proposal No: 30-�03Recommendation: Revise text to read as follows: This chapter shall apply to the storage of liquids in industrial occupancies where the handling and use liquids is a limited activity an incidental operation associated with the occupancy.Substantiation: Revised wording recommended in order to be consistent with the reference to incidental operations in ��.3.� and ��.3.3 to Section ��.6.Committee Meeting Action: Accept in Principle Delete entirely the text in Proposal 30-�03 and replace with the following: ��.� Scope. [6.�.�] This chapter shall apply to the storage of flammable and combustible liquids in industrial occupancies in: (a) drums or other containers that do not exceed �50 L (��9 gal) individual capacity (b) portable tanks that do not exceed �500 L (660 gal) individual capacity (c) intermediate bulk containers that do not exceed 3000 L (793 gal). ��.� General. The storage of liquids shall comply with either Chapter 9 or Section �8.3 of this code.Committee Statement: This properly correlates the requirements for storage of liquids in industrial occupancies with NFPA 5000 and Chapters 9 and �8 of NFPA 30.Number Eligible to Vote: 29Ballot Results: Affirmative: �6 Abstain: �Ballot Not Returned: � Toner, H., Workman, M.Explanation of Abstention: WILLSE, P.: See my Explanation of Abstention on Comment 30-�� (Log #CC�0).Comment on Affirmative: SCHEFFEY, J.: See my Comment on Affirmative on Comment 30-�� (Log #CC�0).

____________________________________________________________30-3� Log #3� FLC-SWC Final Action: Accept in Principle(11.3)____________________________________________________________Submitter: Anthony M. Ordile, Loss Control Associates, Inc.Comment on Proposal No: 30-�03Recommendation: Revise text to read as follows: The total quantities maximum quantity of liquids permitted for all incidental operations in a single fire control area shall not exceed the sum greater of the following: (�)* The amount required to supply incidental operations for one continuous ��-hour period; or (�) The aggregate of sum of the following: (a) 95 L (�5 gal) of Class IA liquids in containers (b) �5� L (��0 gal) of Class �B, Class IC, Class II, or Class III liquids in containers (c) 6000 L (�586 gal) of any combination of the following: (i) Class IB, IC, II, of IIIA liquids in metal portable tanks or metal intermediate bulk containers, each not exceeding 3000 L (793 gal) (ii) Class II or Class IIIA liquids in nonmetallic intermediate bulk containers, each not exceeding 3000 L (793 gal) (d) �0 portable tanks or intermediate bulk containers each not exceeding 3000 L (793 gal) of Class IIIB liquids) A.��.3(�) The intent of this requirement is to allow the quantities of flammable and combustible liquids needed to safely and efficiently operate for the actual operating hours in any ��-hour period. As an example, if the facility operates only 8-hours out of �� (i.e., a single shift) and uses 50 gallons of liquid during that time, then 50 gallons is the allowable quantity for the continuous ��-hour period. If the facility increases operations to two shifts, then the allowable quantity doubles to �00 gallons. Delete entire text of Section ��.3.�.Substantiation: With the exception of changing “fire area” to “control area”, the revised wording and deleted text now make this section consistent with �8.3.�.� and A.�8.3.�.�(�) as voted on and accepted by the Technical Committee on Operations as this section should essentially be extracted from Section �8.3 on Incidental Operations.Committee Meeting Action: Accept in Principle See Comment 30-3� (Log #35).Committee Statement: See Comment 30-3� (Log #35).Number Eligible to Vote: 29Ballot Results: Affirmative: �6 Abstain: �Ballot Not Returned: � Toner, H., Workman, M.Explanation of Abstention: WILLSE, P.: See my Explanation of Abstention on Comment 30-�� (Log #CC�0).Comment on Affirmative: SCHEFFEY, J.: See my Comment on Affirmative on Comment 30-�� (Log #CC�0).

____________________________________________________________30-33 Log #36 FLC-SWC Final Action: Accept in Principle(11.3.3)____________________________________________________________Submitter: Anthony M. Ordile, Loss Control Associates, Inc.Comment on Proposal No: 30-�03Recommendation: Revise text to read as follows: Occupancy protection levels for storage incidental to operations, as established by the Building Code, are the same as for general industrial or storage occupancies, see 9.7.Substantiation: This Chapter deals with incidental storage operations in Industrial Occupancies so chances are that the storage will exist in a general Industrial Occupancy more so than a Storage Occupancy as classified by the Building Code.Committee Meeting Action: Accept in Principle See Comment 30-3� (Log #35).Committee Statement: See Comment 30-3� (Log #35).Number Eligible to Vote: 29Ballot Results: Affirmative: �6 Abstain: �Ballot Not Returned: � Toner, H., Workman, M.Explanation of Abstention: WILLSE, P.: See my Explanation of Abstention on Comment 30-�� (Log #CC�0).Comment on Affirmative: SCHEFFEY, J.: See my Comment on Affirmative on Comment 30-�� (Log #CC�0).

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Report on Comments F2006 — Copyright, NFPA NFPA 30 ____________________________________________________________30-3� Log #37 FLC-SWC Final Action: Accept in Principle(11.5)____________________________________________________________Submitter: Anthony M. Ordile, Loss Control Associates, Inc.Comment on Proposal No: 30-�03Recommendation: Separate the text of Section ��.5 into two sections, as follows: ��.5 Fire Protection. ��.5.� Fire protection for areas of liquid storage incidental to operations shall be evaluated as a part of the facility’s risk management plan, in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 6. ��.5.� Storage arrangements and protection criteria arrangements that comply with Chapter �5 �6 shall be considered adequate for protection of incidental storage.Substantiation: Revisions made in order to meet the Manual of Style.Committee Meeting Action: Accept in Principle See Comment 30-3� (Log #35).Committee Statement: See Comment 30-3� (Log #35).Number Eligible to Vote: 29Ballot Results: Affirmative: �6 Abstain: �Ballot Not Returned: � Toner, H., Workman, M.Explanation of Abstention: WILLSE, P.: See my Explanation of Abstention on Comment 30-�� (Log #CC�0).Comment on Affirmative: SCHEFFEY, J.: See my Comment on Affirmative on Comment 30-�� (Log #CC�0).

____________________________________________________________30-35 Log #38 FLC-SWC Final Action: Accept in Principle(11.7)____________________________________________________________Submitter: Anthony M. Ordile, Loss Control Associates, Inc.Comment on Proposal No: 30-�03Recommendation: Revise text to read as follows: When quantities of liquids stored exceed the maximum allowable quantities established in Section 9.6, sSpill control shall be provided in accordance with Section 9.�� 9.��.Substantiation: The general requirements for spill control addressed in Section 9.�� should be applicable to all flammable and combustible liquid storage no matter what the quantity is. As currently written these general requirements would only be applicable when storage is above the maximum allowable quantity addressed in Section 9.5.Committee Meeting Action: Accept in Principle See Comment 30-3� (Log #35).Committee Statement: See Comment 30-3� (Log #35).Number Eligible to Vote: 29Ballot Results: Affirmative: �5 Negative: � Abstain: �Ballot Not Returned: � Toner, H., Workman, M.Explanation of Negative: TABAR, D.: The requirements for “spill control” for flammable and combustible liquid storage should also consider container size, type and protection vs. “...No matter what the quantity is.” I do not believe the Technical Committee substantiation is properly stated.Explanation of Abstention: WILLSE, P.: See my Explanation of Abstention on Comment 30-�� (Log #CC�0).Comment on Affirmative: SCHEFFEY, J.: See my Comment on Affirmative on Comment 30-�� (Log #CC�0).

____________________________________________________________30-36 Log #33 FLC-SWC Final Action: Accept in Principle(11.11)____________________________________________________________Submitter: Anthony M. Ordile, Loss Control Associates, Inc.Comment on Proposal No: 30-�03Recommendation: Revise text to read as follows: ��.�� Separation from Incompatible Materials. The separation of incompatible materials from the incidental storage of liquids shall meet the requirements of Section 9.��. Delete ��.��.� and ��.��.� completely.Substantiation: ��.��.� and ��.��.� are mercantile requirements that should have been published in Chapter �0 and apparently were misprinted in Chapter ��. For incidental storage, following the requirements of Section 9.�� is all that is needed to assure safe storage arrangements.Committee Meeting Action: Accept in Principle See Comment 30-3� (Log #35).Committee Statement: See Comment 30-3� (Log #35).Number Eligible to Vote: 29Ballot Results: Affirmative: �6 Abstain: �Ballot Not Returned: � Toner, H., Workman, M.

Explanation of Abstention: WILLSE, P.: See my Explanation of Abstention on Comment 30-�� (Log #CC�0).Comment on Affirmative: SCHEFFEY, J.: See my Comment on Affirmative on Comment 30-�� (Log #CC�0).

____________________________________________________________30-37 Log #3� FLC-SWC Final Action: Accept in Principle(12.2)____________________________________________________________Submitter: Anthony M. Ordile, Loss Control Associates, Inc.Comment on Proposal No: 30-�08Recommendation: Revise text to read as follows: ��.�.� ��.�.� A general purpose warehouse that stores liquids in quantities equal to or below the maximum allowable quantities (MAQ) permitted in control areas by Table 9.5.� or stores liquids equal to or below the maximum quantities permitted by Footnotes “e” and “q” of Table 9.5.� shall meet the requirements in Section ��.3. ��.�.� A general purpose warehouse that stores liquids in quantities that exceed the maximum allowable quantities permitted by Footnotes “e” and “q” of Table 9.5.� shall meet the requirements for a liquid warehouse. ��.�.� ��.�.3 A general purpose warehouse Facilities that stores liquids in quantities that exceed the maximum allowable quantities permitted in control areas by Table 9.5.� shall meet all requirements for a liquid storage room or liquid warehouse, whichever is applicable. Renumber ��.�.3 to ��.�.�. Renumber ��.�.� to ��.�.5. ��.�.6 Aisles for protected and unprotected solid pile and palletized storage arrangements shall be provided and arranged so that no container or portable tank is more than 6 m (�0 ft) from an aisle. ��.�.7 Where protected solid pile and palletized storage or protected storage on racks exists, a minimum �.8 m (6 ft) wide aisle shall be provided between adjacent piles or adjacent rack sections, unless otherwise specified in the fire protection design criteria tables in Section �6.5. ��.�.6 ��.�.8 Where unprotected Ssolid pile and palletized storage in liquid warehouse shall be arranged so that piles are separated from each other by at least exists, a minimum �.� m (� ft) wide aisle shall be provided between adjacent piles. Aisles shall be provided and arranged so that no container or portable tank is more than 6 m (�0 ft) from an aisle. Main aisles shall be a minimum of �.� m (8 ft) wide. Exception: For Class IIIB liquids in containers, the distance between piles shall be permitted to be reduced from �.� m (� ft) to 0.6 m (� ft) in proportion to commensurate reductions in the maximum storage height and maximum quantity per pile and maximum storage height, as given in Table 6.�.�.� ��.5.�. ��.�.5 ��.�.9 Where unprotected storage on racks exists, as permitted in this Code, a minimum �.� m (� ft) wide aisle shall be provided between adjacent rack sections and any adjacent storage of liquids. Main aisles shall be a minimum of �.� m (8 ft) wide. ��.�.7 ��.�.�0 Storage of Empty or Combustible Pallets. ��.�.�0.� Storage of empty or idle combustible pallets inside protected liquid storage areas shall comply with NFPA �3. ��.�.�0.� Storage of empty or idle combustible pallets inside an unprotected liquid storage areas shall be limited to a maximum pile of �30 m (�500 sq ft) and to a maximum storage height of �.8 m (6 ft). ��.�.8 ��.�.�0.3 Pallet sStorage of empty or idle combustible pallets shall be separated from the storage of liquids storage by aisles that are at least �.� m (8 ft) wide. Renumber ��.�.9 59 ��.�.��. Delete ��.�.�0 completely.Substantiation: �. To clarify where to find the quantities permitted in liquid storage areas and general purpose warehouses. �. To provide all the required aisle widths for protected and unprotected storage. 3. To meet the Manual of Style provisions for addressing the requirements involving idle pallet storage. �. To delete the redundant text of ��.�.�0, which is addressed in ��.�.� (to be ��.�.5).Committee Meeting Action: Accept in Principle Replace Section ��.� of Proposal 30-�08 with the following: ��.� General.

��.�.� A general purpose warehouse that stores liquids in quantities that do not exceed the maximum allowable quantities (MAQs) permitted in control areas by Table 9.5.� or that stores liquids in quantities that do not exceed the amounts permitted by Section ��.3 shall meet the requirements of Section ��.3.

��.�.� A general purpose warehouse that stores liquids in quantities that exceed the maximum allowable quantities (MAQs) permitted in control areas by Table 9.5.� or that exceed the maximum allowable quantities permitted by Section ��.3 shall meet the requirements for a liquid storage room or liquid warehouse, whichever is applicable.

��.�.3 Facilities covered by this chapter shall meet the requirements of Section 9.�.

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Report on Comments F2006 — Copyright, NFPA NFPA 30 ��.�.� For the purposes of this chapter, protected storage installed

after January �, �997, shall mean storage installed after January �, �997 that is protected in accordance with Chapter �6. All other storage shall be considered to be unprotected storage unless an alternate means of protection has been approved by the authority having jurisdiction. (See �6.3.6 and �6.9.)

��.�.5 Aisles for protected and unprotected solid pile and palletized storage arrangements shall be provided and arranged so that no container or portable tank is more than 6 m (�0 ft) from an aisle.

��.�.6 Where protected solid pile and palletized storage or protected storage on racks exists, a minimum �.8 m (6 ft) wide aisle shall be provided between adjacent piles or adjacent rack sections, unless otherwise specified in the fire protection design criteria tables in Section �6.5.

��.�.7 Where unprotected solid pile and palletized storage exists, a minimum �.� m (� ft) wide aisle shall be provided between adjacent piles. Main aisles shall be a minimum of �.� m (8 ft) wide.

Exception: For Class IIIB liquids in containers, the distance between piles shall be permitted to be reduced from �.� m (� ft) to 0.6 m (� ft) in proportion to commensurate reductions in the maximum storage height and maximum quantity per pile as given in Table ��.5.�.

��.�.8 Where unprotected storage on racks exists, minimum �.� m (� ft) wide aisle shall be provided between adjacent rack sections and any adjacent storage of liquids. Main aisles shall be a minimum of �.� m (8 ft) wide.

��.�.9 Storage of empty or idle combustible pallets inside protected liquid storage areas shall comply with NFPA �3.

��.�.�0 Storage of empty or idle combustible pallets inside unprotected liquid storage areas shall be limited to a maximum pile of �30 m (�500 sq ft) and to a maximum storage height of �.8 m (6 ft).

��.�.�� Storage of empty or idle combustible pallets shall be separated from the storage of liquids by aisles that are at least �.� m (8 ft) wide.”Committee Statement: The proposed replacement text is editorially simpler and correlates with other sections of this code, particularly changes made to Section 9.5 via Comment 30-�8 (Log #��).Number Eligible to Vote: 29Ballot Results: Affirmative: �6 Abstain: �Ballot Not Returned: � Toner, H., Workman, M.Explanation of Abstention: WILLSE, P.: See my Explanation of Abstention on Comment 30-�� (Log #CC�0).Comm