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Do flammable liquid storage cabinets have to be vented?

April 26, 2017cabinets flammable liquid storage vented

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Do flammable liquid storage cabinets have to be vented?

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A. NFPA Chapter 4.3.4 states, The storage cabinet shall not be required by this code to be vented for fire protection purposes, and vent openings shall be sealed with the bungs supplied with the cabinet or with bungs specified by the cabinet manufacturer. However, if the storage cabinet is vented for any reason, the cabinet shall be vented directly to outdoors in such a manner that will not compromise the specified performance of the cabinet and in a manner that is acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction. While federal OSHA and NFPA rules do not require venting of flammable storage cabinets, individual states and local municipalities could require venting. It is recommended to check with your local fire marshal for guidance on this matter.