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Is it correct to classify aerosols as Class I flammable liquids for determining warehouse storage requirements?

April 26, 2017aerosols class classify determining flammable liquids requirements storage warehouse

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Is it correct to classify aerosols as Class I flammable liquids for determining warehouse storage requirements?

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A1. Aerosols do not fall within the scope of Part 4. In the absence of municipal by-laws, it is recommended that Subsection 3.3.5. of the National Fire Code of Canada be used as a guideline. Q2. Is Butane a flammable liquid? A2. Yes. Butane will be classified as a flammable liquid under the Ontario Fire Code. Butane has a vapour pressure of 254.55 kPa (absolute) (36.9 psi (absolute)) at 37.8oC (100 oF) and a flash point of -60oC (-76oF). Any flammable liquid with a vapour pressure not exceeding 275.8 kPa (absolute) at 37.8oC and having a flash point less than 37.8oC is considered a flammable liquid under the Fire Code. With a boiling point of 0.5 oC , butane is classified as a Class IA liquid.