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In our situation at Univ. Texas, the interpretation of the Code falls to the Fire Marshall. Our experience is that when a new Fire Marshall came on board he re-interpreted the Code, to our detriment.
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<div>On May 25, 2012, at 12:34 PM, Ross MacCulloch wrote:</div>
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<div>Since the Universal Fire Code was adopted in North America, many institutions have been forced to make expensive modifications to existing facilities or to build entirely new facilities for alcohol storage. As Andy said, these facilities have fire prevention/containment
measures built in, as well as provisions for spill containment.</div>
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<div>One thing that we found was that although the Code is supposedly "universal", its interpretation and application varies among jurisdictions. When you begin designing your new facility, I strongly recommend that the design/architectural team includes someone
familiar with fire codes, and who can liaise with your local Fire Dept., whose approval for your facility will be required. </div>
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<div>Ross D. MacCulloch<br>
Assistant Curator - Herpetology<br>
Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Biology<br>
Royal Ontario Museum<br>
100 Queen's Park<br>
Toronto<br>
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>>> "Bentley, Andrew Charles" <<a href="mailto:abentley@ku.edu" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline; ">abentley@ku.edu</a>> 25-May-12 11:21 AM >>><br>
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<span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125); ">Kols Containers is very much in business and we buy all of our glass from them. Our contact there is Judy Bounds and she can be reached at<a href="mailto:jbounds@kolscontrainers.com" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline; ">jbounds@kolscontrainers.com</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>or
(410) 646-2300. I have also attached a fairly recent price list for the various sizes of jars we purchase as well as lids.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125); ">In terms of storage of large quantities of ethanol we have found that the amount allowed depends very much on how the space is classified. We are only allowed a certain number of gallons in offices and labs but our ethanol
storage facility is classified as not being occupied by people on a regular basis and also has several fire prevention measures (lower temp at 65°F below flash point, HVAC system that changes air every 2 hours and sprinkler system). We also have explosion
proof electrical outlets, fire rated doors etc. etc. I unfortunately do not have the specifics but could probably find them if no one else chimes in. You should also be able to get this information from your fire marshal.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; ">From:</span></b><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; "><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="mailto:nhcoll-l-bounces@mailman.yale.edu" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline; ">nhcoll-l-bounces@mailman.yale.edu</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>[mailto:nhcoll-l-bounces@mailman.yale.edu]<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><b>On
Behalf Of<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b>Dyer, Dave<br>
<b>Sent:</b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Thursday, May 24, 2012 12:30 PM<br>
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<b>Subject:</b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>[Nhcoll-l] Fluid collections<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Hi Everyone,<o:p></o:p></div>
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I have a couple questions regarding fluid storage. We are in the process of working on a grant to, among other things, rescue our 3,000-jar fluid collection from an awful, inaccessible storage situation to a new workable facility. Can someone recommend a supplier
for good quality jars and closures? Is Kols Containers/O’Berk still in business? We purchased supplies from them years ago but their web site seems to be shut down.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Also, how have museums reconciled storage of large amounts of ethyl alcohol with local fire codes? Apparently we can only store 120 gallons of 70% ETOH per ROOM, but our collection is approximately 2,000 gallons! Thanks in advance for your advice and information.<o:p></o:p></div>
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David Dyer, Curator<o:p></o:p></div>
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