What is the NFPA 30 classification?

NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), includes a system for categorizing liquids as being flammable or combustible.

Is NFPA a standard or code?

NFPA publishes more than 300 consensus codes and standards intended to minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other risks. NFPA codes and standards, administered by more than 250 Technical Committees comprising approximately 8,000 volunteers, are adopted and used throughout the world.

Is NFPA mandatory?

In most cases, compliance with NFPA standards is voluntary. However, in some cases, federal or state Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) agencies have incorporated wording from NFPA standards into regulations. In these cases, complying with the standards is mandatory.

What NFPA Classification is motor oil?

Class IIIB combustible
Because motor oil has a flashpoint that falls between 250-450°F (121-232°C), it is considered a Class IIIB combustible liquid by the NFPA.

Is NFPA 30 legal?

NFPA 30 is the Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code published by the National Fire Protection Association. NFPA 30 is the law in most states.

Does OSHA enforce NFPA 30?

OSHA accepts as meeting the intent of its standards the requirements of Chapter 4-2.3 of NFPA 30, 1990, which allows the use of polyethylene portable containers. OSHA adopted the 1969 NFPA-30 standard when it promulgated its 1910.106 standards.

How do I find my NFPA code?

To review codes and standards online:

View the list of NFPA’s codes and standards.
Select the link of the code/standard # (first column).
Once on the specific page, click the “Free Access” button located under the title.
Use the pull-down feature to select the Free Access edition available.
Select “View”

Is NFPA law in Ontario?

Ontario, Canada to Adopt NFPA Professional Qualification Standards in 2014 – October 4, 2013 – The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) today announced that Ontario, Canada will transition from the Ontario Fire Service Standards to NFPA Pro-Qual Standards in 2014.

Is NFPA public or private?

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is a global self-funded nonprofit organization, established in 1896, devoted to eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards.

Is methanol a Class 1 liquid?

Flammable liquids are subdivided as follows: Class IB: Liquids with flash point below 73°F and a boiling point at or above 100°F. Examples: acetone, benzene, carbon disulfide, ethyl alcohol, ethyl acetate, gasoline, hexane, isopropanol, methanol, toluene.

What class liquid is propane?

Class B fires are fueled by flammable liquids such as gasoline and gases like propane. Class C fires involve energized electrical equipment such as motors and appliances.