NY_Yankees_Fan said:
Alan,
NFPA 30 does not require the storage cabinet to be vented. My experience is most are not. However, if they are vented they must be steel pipe to the outside of the building. When I look at flammable cabinets I check that the bungs are tight in place and if not they are vented properly.
Tom, I am betting that you are from a fire safety background, as that is where your references are from.
In my experience more of a driver for Flam lockers etc. is from the OSHA side of the house, most of industry as a general statement reference the OSHA regs as "the gospel"
That said, I cannot think of a manufacturer that does not provide vent plugs, and the decision to utilize them is often left to the AHJ, which I think you and I will both agree, AHJ's do not always agree on what is "right"
That said, the entire point is Moot.
Pat is looking for a better safer way to store flammable materials around his house.
My 2 cents would be that the refrigerator sounds like a good idea.
If it were mine, some additional thoughts would be to vent it in a high low configuration so that it had a natural draft, and if I could I would put it in some form of outside building that minimized exposure to the elements. A box, a shed, an outbuilding I was not concerned of loosing etc.
I would also look to add in some form of secondary containment, or maybe the crisper trays or drawers would work? depending on the arrangement of the particular unit.
If it were mine, I would not attach any electricity too it. I just do not see the benefits outweighing the additional risks.
Pat, hope it works well for you, and hopefully it never has to be put "to the test" if you will.
