Flammable Safety Storage Cabinets 

How would your organization be affected if a Fire Marshall or Building Inspector reported that you’re not in compliance with Flammable safety codes? Sure, there’d be the necessity to prepare a plan for correcting the deficiency – a lot of time and paperwork – and maybe there’d even be a fine.  Helpful Video Explanation.

But what about the possible impact on the cost of your P/C and Liability insurance; or, worst case, the denial of a claim for fire damage?

One of the leading causes of industrial fires is the improper storage of flammable liquids or materials. Sometimes that “improper storage” means the absence of a simple Self-Closing Mechanism on a Flammable Safety Cabinet. Storage of flammable and combustible liquids is regulated by the provisions of (Natinoal Fire Protection Association) NFPA 30 and Chapter 57 of the IFC (International Fire Code) and various local codes. Of importance, NFPA ia an international non profit organization.

States that require Flammable Self-Closing Cabinets

If you purchase a safety cabinet for these locations you MUST purchase a self-closing model to comply with safety regulations.

• Alaska
• California
• Hawaii
• Idaho
• Montana
• Nevada
• Oregon
• Utah
• Washington

States where Flammable Self-Closing Cabinets are Selectively Required 
Depending on your county or town, you MAY HAVE TO purchase a self-closing model to comply with safety and/or Flammable regulations**.

There may be special considerations on your particular application it may be required to contact your local Fire Marshal.***

• Arizona
• Colorado
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Kansas
• Minnesota
• Missouri
• Nebraska
• New Mexico
• North Dakota
• Oklahoma
• South Dakota
• Texas
• Wyoming

**This list is not all inclusive. Contact your local jurisdiction to find out your local requirements.

At Interstate Products our representatives will be sure to mention to you if you reside in a state that is known to have the Self-Closing Mechanism requirement. But remember to find out from your municipality or State about the applicable regulations that apply for flammable storage material or cabinets.

Cabinet sizes include small 1 and 2 gallon sizes and range up to the popular 30 and 45 gallon cabinets as well as larger 60, 90 and 120 gallon cabinets. 55 Gallon Flammable Storage may also be found below.

According to OSHA 1926.152(a)(1) Occupational Safety and Health Administration:  Only approved containers and portable tanks shall be used for storage and handling of flammable liquids. Approved safety cans or Department of Transportation approved containers shall be used for the handling and use of flammable liquids in quantities of 5 gallons or less, except that this shall not apply to those flammable liquid materials which are highly viscid (extremely hard to pour), which may be used and handled in original shipping containers. For quantities of one gallon or less, the original container may be used, for storage, use and handling of flammable liquids.

More information on regulations for flammable storage may be viewed at:

https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1926/1926.152

1. By Standard Number
2. 1926.152 - Flammable liquids

https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.106

1. By Standard Number
2. 1910.106 - Flammable liquids.

https://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/all-codes-and-standards/list-of-codes-and-standards/detail?code=30

https://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/all-codes-and-standards/list-of-codes-and-standards/detail?code=1

Eagle Flammable Cabinets

Justrite Flammable Cabinets

Outdoor Flammable Cabinets

55 gallon Drum Flammable Cabinets

Flammable Lockers:

Interstate products offers this information to the best of it’s knowledge. Interstate Products Inc. accepts no liability whatsoever for accuracy and always refers questions to the local governmental authorities in the in users area or the governing source of the information.