Report of the Committee on
General Storage Martin M. Brown, Laguna Hills, CA
William P. Thomas, Chair
Kemper Nat'l Insurance Companies, IL
Christopher T. Lummus, Secretary
ISO Commerical Risk Services, Inc., TX
Hamid IL Bahadori, City of Orlando Fire Dept., FL
J. s. Barrltt, Eastham, MA
Rep. Industrial Risk Insurers
Robert B. Combs, Johnson & Higgins of WA Inc., WA
Thomas P. Con,Ion, M&M Protection Consultants, NJ
Robert C. Everson, Calabash, NC
James Golinveaux, Central Sprinkler Corp., PA
Rep. Nat'l Fire Sprinkler Assn.
Thomas Goonan,Tom Goonan Assoc., VA
Raymond A. Grill, RolfJensen & Assoc. Inc., VA
Richard E. Hughey, ISO Commercial Risk Services, NJ
Richard S. Johnson, Hilton Head, SC
. Rep. Owens-Illinois
Michael T. Kroman, Fireman's Fund Insurance Co., CA
Rodney A. McPhee, Canadian Wood Council, ON
John F. Murphy, Dow Chemical U.S.A., TX
Rep. Chemical Mfrs. Assn.
Jennifer L. Nelson, AT&T Co., NJ
Gerald W. O'Rourke, O'Rourke & Co., CA
Albert W. Reed, Schirmer Engr Corp., TX
Philip E. SanFilippo, Hdq, Military Traffic Mgmt Command,
Bayonne, NJ
{ erryShlner, Keepsafe Systems, Inc., ON
eter A. Smith, Int'l. Paper Co., TN
Joseph P. Spollen, Bayside, NY
Jack Thacker, Allan Automatic Sprinkler Corp. of S. CA, CA
Rep. Nat'i Fire Sprinkler Assn.
Peter Thomas, The Viking Corp., MI
Rep. American Fire Sprinkler Assn.
Terry L. Victor, Automatic Sprinkler Corp. of America, MD
Charles Walker, IRM Insurance, NC
Alternates
Salvatore Gitto, M&M Protection Consultants, NY
(Air. to T. P. Conlon)
Stephen R, Hoover, Kemper Nat'l Insurance Companies, IL
(Alt. to W. P. Thomas)
JamesM. Ingalls, Industrial Risk Insurers, CT
(Alt. toJ s Barritt)
Kenneth E. Isman, Nat'l Fire Sprinkler Assn., NY
(Alt. toJ. Thacker)
William A. Webb, RolfJensen & Associates Inc., IL
(AlL to R. A. Grill)
William E. Wilcox, Factory Mutual Research Corp., MA
(Vot. Air. to FlVtRCRep.)
227
Nonvoting
(Member Emeritus)
Sultan M. Javeri, AXA- UniEurope
Staff Liaison: Milosh T. Puchovsky
This list represents the membership at the time the Committee was balloted on
the text of this edition. Since that time, changes in the membership may have
OCcuTre~
Committee Scope: This Committee shall have primary responsibil- .
iv/for documents on safeguarding general warehousing a n d
commodities stored indoors or outdoors against fire. This committee
does not cover storage specifically covered by other NFPA standards.
The Report of the Technical Committee on General Storage is
presented for adoption in 4 parts.
Part I of this Report was prepared by the Technical Committee on
Storage of Forest Products and proposes for adoption amendments
to NFPA 46-1990, Recommended Safe Practice for Storage of Forest
Products. NFPA 46-1990 is published in Volume 10 of the 1994
National Fire Codes and in separate pamphlet form.
Part I of this Report has been submitted to letter ballot of the
Technical Committee on General Storage which consists of 27 voting
members. The results of the balloting can be found in the report.
Part II of this Report was prepared by the Technical Committee on
Fur Storage, Fumigation and Cleaning and proposes withdrawal of
NFPA 81-1986, Standard for Fur Storage, Fumigation and Cleaning.
NFPA 81-1986 is published in Volume 4 of the 1994 National Fire
Codes and in separate pamphlet form.
Part II of this Report has been submitted to letter ballot of the
Technical Committee on General Storage which consists of 27 voting
members. The result~ of the balloting can be found in the report.
Part HI of this Report was prepared by the Technical Committee on
Storage of Baled Cotton and proposes for adoption amendments to
NFPA 231E-1989, Recommended Pracrice for the Storage of Baled
Cotton. NFPA 231E-1989 is published in Volume 10 of the lOO4
National Fire Codes and in separate pamphlet form.
Part III of this Report has been submitted to letter ballot of the
Technical Committee on General Storage which consists of 27 voting
members. The results of the balloting can be found in the report.
Part IV of this Report was prepared by the Technical Committee on
Storage of Roll Paper and proposes for adoption amendments to.
NFPA 231F-1987, ~tandard for the Storage of Roll Paper. NFPA
231F-1987 is published in Volume 6 of the 1994 National Fire Codes
and in separate pamphlet form.
Part III of'this Report has been submitted to letter ballot of the
Technical Committee on General Storage which consists of 27 voting
members. The results of the balloting can be found in the report.
 N F P A 46 ~ F95 ROP

PART I combustible contents a n d auxiliary buildings containing hazardous

operations that m a y constitute an exposure to outside l u m b e r
• (Log #CP6) storage or o t h e r property. Automatic ~prinklerprotection for
46- 1 -.(3-2.1 (b), 4-2.1 ~b), 5-2.1 (b), 6-2.1 (b) a n d 7-2.1 (b)): Accept buildln~s u s e d for indoor storage of forest nroctucts s h o u l d be
SUBMITTER: Technical C o m m i t t e e on General Storage, dtesigne~d in accordance with N ~ A . 231, S t ~ d a r d for General
RECOMMENDATION: At the e n d of each of these sections a d d the orage; NFPA 231 C, Standard tor r a c k ~storage of Materiats; or
phrase: NFPA 231F. Standard for Storage of Roll Paner. T h e authority
"(See NFPA 72)". baying jurisdiction s h o u l d be c t n s u l t e d for ~equirements pertaining
SUBSTANTIATION: To provide clarification a n d additional to aufftmatic sprinkler installations. (See NFPA 13, Standard for th~
information. Installation of-Sprinld er Systems.)
COMMITI'EE ACTION: Accept. SUBSTANTIATION: To reference the applicable storage standards.
NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 27 COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.
VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 27
AFFIRMATIVE: 23 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:
N O T RETURNED: Goonan, Shiner, Smith, Spollen AFFIRMATIVE: 23
N O T RETURNED: G o o n a n , Shiner, Smith, Spollen

( Log #CP 1 )
46- 2 - (3-3.3): Accept (Log #CP5)
SUBMITTER: Teclinical C o m m i t t e e on General Storage, 46- 4 - (8-4.6): Accept
RECOMMENDATION: Revise Section 3-3.3 to read as~follows: SUBMITTER: Tecfinical C o m m i t t e e on General Storage,
3-3.3 It is recognized t h a t s o m e materials will be stored on pallets RECOMMENDATION: Replace the t e r m "Plant Emergen_cy
in this type of occupancy. As stacks of e m p t y pallets p r e s e n t a severe Organization" with " I n d u s m a i Fire Brigade" in the first a n d second
fire problem, it is r e c o m m e n d e d that e m p t y p a l l e t s I~e stored in sentences of this section. Replace t h e t e r m "private fire brigade"
accordance with the guidelines set out4n'T~dSle 3-3.3(a) a n d Table with "Industrial Fire B r i g a d e " i n the last sent/race of the section. .
3-3.3(b). SUBSTANTIATION: T6 provide coordination with the latest
edition of NFPA 600.
Table 3-3.3(a) Recommended Clearance Between Outside Idle
COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. ""
Pallet Storage and Building
• NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 27
VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:
AFFIRMATIVE: 23
N O T RETURNED: Goonan, Shiner, Smith, Spollen
Wall Construction Wall from Storage of

Under 50 to Over
50 200 200 (Log #CP3)
Wall Type Openings Pallets Pallets Pallets 46-5 - (8-4.8 t h r u 8-4.8.4): Accept
Masonry None 0 0 0 $UBMITTER: Technical Comlfiittee o n General Storage,
Wired glass RECOMMENDATION: In Section 8-4.8, maintain the'first sentence
with outside as written a n d revise t h e r e m a i n d e r of t h e section as follows:
sprinklers "...Where adequate public fire protection is n o t available, private
1-hr doors 0 to ~3.0/ 20/6.1) outside fire protection facilities s h o u l d be provided."
Wired or plain Revise the following sections as indicated:
glass with 8-4.8.1 Private Fire Service Mains a n d Hydrants. Aprivate fire
outside service m a i n a n d hydrant system s h o u l d be installed in accordance
, sprinklers 10 (3.0) 20 (6.1) 30 (9.1")
3/4-hr doors with NFPA 24, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service
Wood or metal'with outside Mains a n d Their Appurtenances. Hydrants s h o u l d be of an
sprinklers approved type a n d preferably located so that any part of the ygrd can
be r e a c h e d ~ith 20Oft (61.0 m) of hose. W h e r e practical, 50 ft
Wood, metal, or other 20 (6.1) 30 (9.1) 50 (15.2) (15 m) separation s h o u l d be provided between storage a n d yard
lwdrants.
Notes: 8-4.8.2 Fire Pumps. W h e r e provided, f i r e p u m p s s h o u l d be
1. Fire-resistive protection comparable to that of the wall installed in accorffance with NFPA 20, Standard for t h e Installation
should also be provided for combustible eave lines, vent of Centrifugal Fire Pumps.
openings, etc. 8-4.8.3 Pressure Tanks. W h e r e provided, p r e s s u r e tanks should be
2_When pallets are stored close to a building, the height of installed in accordance with NFPA 22, Standard for W a t e r Tanks for
storage should be restricted to prevent burning pallets from
falling on the building. Private Fire Protection.
3. Manual outside open sprinklers generally are not a reliable 8-4.8.4 Gravity Tanks. W h e r e provided, gravity tanks s h o u l d be
memas of protection unless property is attended to at all times installed in accordance with NFPA 22, Stafidard for Water Tanks for
by plant emergency personnel. Private Fire Protection.
4. Open sprinklers controlled by a deluge valve"are preferred. SUBSTANTIATION: To clarify a n d amplify t h e protection
requirements.
COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.
Table 3-3.3(b) NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLETO VOTE: 27
VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:
AFFIRMATIVE: 23
For o u t d o o r idle pallet storage, separation between piles N O T RETURNED: Goonan, Shiner, Smith, Spollen
of idle pallets a n d o t h e r yard storage should be as follows

Pile Size Minimum Distance (Ft)

(Log #CP4)
U n d e r 50 pallets 20 (6 m) 46- 6 - (8-5, 8-5.1 (New)): Accept
50 - 200 pallets 30 (9.1 m) SUBMITTER: Technical Comfrtittee on General Storage,
Over 200 pallets 50 (15.2 m) RECOMMENDATION: Create a new Section 8-5 a n d 825.1 to read
as follows:
8-5 Testing a n d Maintenance of Fire Protection Systems.
8-5.1 Water based fire protection s ~ t e m s such as fire p u m p s ,
SUBSTANTIATION: To co nf.orm to existing guidelines for idle storage tanks a n d fire hydrants a n d their related e q u i p m e n t should
pmtet storage as ctocumentect in NFPA 231. be tested a n d m a i n t a i n e d in accordance with NFPA 25, S t a n d a r d for
COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. t h e Inspection, Testing a n d M a i n t e n a n c e of Water-Based Fire
NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 27 Protection Systems.
VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: SUBSTANTIATION: To reference the appropriate standard for the
AFFIRMATWE: 23 testing a n d m a i n t e n a n c e o f water based extinguishing systems.
N O T RETURNED: Goonan, Shiner, Smith, Spollen COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept..
NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 27
VOTE ON COMMrVrEE ACTION:
AFFIRMATIVE: 23
(Log #CP2) N O T RETURNED: Goonan, Shiner, Smixh, Spollen
46- 3 - (3-4.1): Accept
SUBMITTER: Tecfinical C o m m i t t e e o n General Storage,
RECOMMENDATION: Revise Section 3-4.1 as follows'~added text
is underlined) :
3-4.1 Automatic sprinklers provide a n efficient m e a n s of fire
detection a n d extinguishment. Automatic sprinkler protection is
therefore r e c o m m e f i d e d for all large s t o r a g t b u i l d i n g s containing

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P~TH VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:

(Log #CP1)
81- 1 - (Entire Document): Accept
SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on General Storage
RECOMMENDATION: Withdraw the 1986 Edition of NFPA 81,
Standard for Fur Storage, Fumigation and Cleaning from the NFPA
Standards System.
SUBSTANTIATION: Fur storage is not considered to be a unique
fire hazard. Protection criteria may be found in other NFPA
standards. Most hazards associated with fur vanlt fumigation are
addressed by NFPA 32, Standard for Drycleaning Plants and NFPA
30, Flammable Liquids Code. In addition avery limited use group
exists for this standard and no public proposals have been received
even though the standard is out of date.
COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.
NUMBER OF COMMI~I'EE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 27
VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:
AFFIRMATIVE: 23
NOT RETURNED: Goonan, Shiner, Smith, Spollen
AFFIRMATIVE: 23
NOT RETURNED: Goonan, Shiner, Smith, Spollen
(Log #CPS)
231E- 5 - (4-5.2): Accept
SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on General Storage,
RECOMMENDATION: Revise this section to read as follows:
"Valves should be supervised in accordance with NFPA 13,
Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems."
SUBSTANTIATION: Editorial as NFPA 26 is proposed to be
withdrawn.
COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept.
NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 27
VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:
AFFIRMATIVE: 23
NOT RETURNED: Goonan, Shiner, Smith, Spollen

(Log #CP6)
P~THI 231E- 6 - (4-6.2): Accept
SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on General Storage,
(Log #CP1) RECOMMENDATION: Revise this section to read as follows:
231E- 1 - (2-1.1): Accept "Plant emergency organizations should be in compliance with
SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on General Storage, NFPA fiO0."
RECOMMENDATION: Replace the term "fibers" with "cotton". 8UP~TANTIATION: This provides more complete information
SUBSTANTIATION: This document is not intended to address regarding fire brigades.
baled fibers. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.
COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept. NUMBER OF COMMITI~E MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 27
NUMBER OF COMMYFrEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 27 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:
VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 23
AFFIRMATIVE: 23 NOT RETURNED: Goonan, Shiner, Smith, Spollen
NOT RETURNED: Goonan, Shiner, Smith, Spollen

(Log #CP7)
(Log #CP2) 231E- 7 - (4-6.2.1): Accept
231E- 2 - (3-5.1.2): Accept SUBMITrEPa Technical Committee on General Storage,
SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on General Storage, RECOMMENDATION: Delete the last paragraph of this section in
RECOMMENDATION:_ Revise the last sentence to read as follows: its entirety.
"For protection of other commodities, refer to the applicable NFPA SUBSTANTIATION: This information is redundant.
storage standards." COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.
SUI~TANTIATION: Existing references are not all inclusive. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 27
COMMITFEE ACTION: Accept. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:
NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 27 AFFIRMATIVE: 23
VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NOT RETURNED: Goonan, Shiner, Smith, SpoUen
AFFIRMATIVE: 23
NOT RETURNED: Goonan, Shiner, Smith, Spollen

(Log #CP3)
231E- 3 - (4-4.2.1): Accept
SUBMITTEI~ Technical Committee on General Storage,
RECOMMENDATION: In the second paragraph delete thephrase
"from casks and palls, pump tanks, and small pressurized tanks".
SUBSTANTIATION: Explanation is redundant.
COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept.
NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 27
VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:
AFFIRMATIVE: 23
NOT RETURNED: Goonan, Shiner, Smith, Spollen
(Log #CP8)
231E- 8 -.(4-6.3): Accept
SUBMITTEI~ Technical Committee on General Storage,
[ RECOMMENDATION: Delete this section in its entirety.
SUBSTANTIATION: This information is addressed in Section 4-6.2.
COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept.
NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 27
VOTE ON C O M M I T r ~ ACTION:
AFFIRMATIVE: 23
NOT RETURNED: Goonan, Shiner, Smith, Spollen

iLog #CP9)
231E-9- (-5-7.2.2, 5-7.2.2): Accept
SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on General Storage,
(Log #CP4) RECOMMENDATION: Replace the term "seffpropelled" with
231E- 4- (4-5.1): Accept "motorized".
SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on General Storage, SUBSTANTIATION: Antiquated term.
RECOMMENDATION: Revise the second paragraph to read as COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept.
follows: NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 27
"Alarm service should comply with NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:
Code." AFFIRMATIVE: 23
SUBSTANTIATION: Editorial. NOT RETURNED: Goonan, Shiner, Smith, Spollen
COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.
NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 27

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(Log #CP10) Under the heading Manual Extinguishing Ec~uipment Portable

231E- 10 - (5-7.3): Accept Extinguishers replace the term "barrels" with containers".
SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on General Storage, SUBSTANTIATION: Editorial changes.
RECOMMENDATION: Replace the term "cask" wit.h "containers" COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.
in all three locations of this section. Also delete the term "or hand NUMBER OF COMMITYEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TOVOTE: 27
um ". VOTE ON COMMITI'EE ACTION:
~UB~q(ANTIATION: Antiquated terms. AFFIRMATIVE: 23
COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NOT RETURNED: Goonan, Shiner, Smith, SpoUen
NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 27
VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:
AFFIRMATIVE: 23
NOT RETURNED: Goonan, Shiner, Smith, Spollen
(Log #CP14)
231E- 16 - (Figure A-6-7(b)): Accept
SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on General Storage,
(Log #CP11) RECOMMENDATION: Delete this figure in its entirety.
231E- 11 - (5-8.3.1): Accept SUBSTANTIATION: This material is addressed by NFPA 25.
SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on General Storage, COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.
RECOMMENDATION: Delete the second paragraph of this NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 27
section. VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:
SUBSTANTIATION: This is no longer considered standard AFFIRMATIVE: 23
PCractice. NOT RETURNED: Goonan, Shiner, Smith, Spollen
OMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.
NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 27
VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:
AFFIRMATIVE: 23
PART IV
NOT RETURNED: Goonan, Shiner, Smith, Spollen
(Log #CP1)
• 231F- 1 - (1-1.3.1): Accept
SUBMITTER: Technical Gommittee on General Storage,
RECOMMENDATION: Delete Section 1-1.3.1 in its entirety and
(Log #CP12) renumber existing sections accordingly.
231E- 12 - (6-4.1): Accept SUBSTANTIATION: To provide guidance for the horizontal
SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on General Storage, storage of heavyweight and mediumweight rolled paper.
RECOMMENDATION: Revise NFPA 51B to NFPA 51.
SUBSTANTIATION: To refer to the appropriate standard. COMNHTI'EE ACTION: Accept
NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 27
COMMITI'EE ACTION: Accept.
NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 27 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:
AFFIRMATIVE: 23
VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: NOT RETURNED: Goonan, Shiner, Smith, Spollen
AFFIRMATIVE: 23
NOT RETURNED: Goonan, Shiner, Smith, SpoUen

(Log #CP13)
231E- 13 - (6-7.2): Accept
SUBMITrER: Technical'Committee on General Storage,
RECOMMENDATION: Revise this section to read as follow:
"Refer to NFPA 25 for the Testing and Maintenance of Sprinkler
Systems."
SUBSTANTIATION: To refer to the appropriate NFPA standard
for the testing and maintenance of water based extinguishing
systems recommended by this document.
COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.
NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 27
VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:
AFFIRMATIVE: 23
NOT RETURNED: Goonan, Shiner, Smith, Spollen
(Log #CP2)
231F- 2- (1-1.3.4): Accept
SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on General Storage,
-RECOMMENDATION: Revise Secdon 1-1.3.4 to read as follows:
"Miscellaneous Storage (See NFPA 13, Standard For The Installa-
tion Of Automatic Sprinkler Systems)."
SUBSTANTIATION: To coordinate with other storage standards
with regard to theprotecdon of miscellaneous storage.
COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.
NUMBER OF COMMITFEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 27
VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:
AFFIRMATIVE: 23
NOT RETURNED: Goonan, Shiner, Smith, Spollen

(Log #CP3)
231F- 3 - (1-1.3.5): Accept
SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on General Storage,
(Log #CP15) RECOMMENDATION: Remove asterisk from this section.
231E- 14- (6-7.4): Accept
SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on General Storage, SUBSTANTIATION: Editorial as no appendix material exists for
this section.
RECOMMENDATION: Delete the reference to Figure A-6-7.4(h) in
the last line of dais section. Replace the reference to "Figure A-6- COMMITrEE ACTION: Accep.t.
NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 27
7(a)" with "Figure A-6-7.4." VOTE ON COMMITrEE ACTION:
SUBSTANTIATION: Figure A-6-7(b) has been removed from the AFFIRMATIVE: 23
appendix as it is addressed in NFPA 25.
COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. NOT RETURNED: Goonan, Shiner, Smith, Spo|len
NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 27
VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:
AFFIRMATIVE: 23
NOT RETURNED: Goonan, Shiner, Smith, Spollen
(Log #CP4)
231F- 4- (1-1.3.7): Accept
SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on General Storage,
(Log #CP16) RECOMMENDATION: Revise section to read a~ follows:
231E- 15 - (Figure A-6-7(a)): Accept 1-1.3.7 Storage of waxed paper, synthetic paper and pallefized roll
SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on General Storage, storage other than on a single floor pallet or raised floor platform.
RECOMMENDATION: Revise the title of this figure to read: SUBSTANTIATION: Factory Mutual ReportJ.I. OP1R6.RR dated
"Hgure A-6-7.4 Loss Prevention Serf-lnspection Form for Baled November .1987 indicates that plastic wrappedKraft paper does not
Cotton Storage." increase the fire protection sprinkler system requirements for
protecting this type of packaging.

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COMMrITEE ACTION: Accept.
NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 27
VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:
AFFIRMATIVE: 23
NOT RETURNED: Goonan, Shiner, Smith, Spollen
(Log #CP5)
231F- 5 - (1-3 (New)): Accept
SUBMITTER; Technical Committee on General Storage,
RECOMMENDATION: Add a new section to read as follows and
renumber existing sections accordingly.
1-3 Retroactivity Clause. The provisions of this document are
considered necessary to provide a substantial level of protection
from fire. They reflect situations and the state of the ~irt at the time
the standard was issued.
Unless otherwise noted, it Is not intended that the provisions of this
document be applied to facilities, equipment, structures, or
installations that were existing or ap-prbved for construction or
installation prior to the effective dat~ of this document.
Exception: In those cases where It Is determined by the authority
having jurisdiction that the existing situation involves a distinct
hazardto life or property, this standard shall apply.
SUBSTANTIATION: To maintain uniformity w t h other standards,
and incorporate a recent ruling by the Standards Council
COMMITI'EE ACTION: Accept.
NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 27
VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:
AFFIRMATIVE: 23
NOT RETURNED: Goonan, Shiner, Smith, Spollen
(Log~#CP6)
231F- 6 - (1-3 ESFR Sprinkler (New), E.L.O. Sprinkler (New), Large
Drop Sprinkler (New), and Spray Sprinkler (New)): Accept
SUBM1TTER: Technical Committee on General Storage,
RECOMMENDATION: Add the following terms and tfieir
definitions:
ESFR Sprinkler. See NFPA 13, Standard For The Installation Of
AutomaUc Sprinkler Systems.
E.L.O. Sprinkler. See NFPA 13, Smsadard for the lnstallatin of
Automatic Sprinkler Systems.
Large Drop Sprinkler. See NFPA 13, Standard For The Installation
Of Automatic Sprinkler Systems.
Spray Sprinkler. See NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of
Automatic Sprinklers.
SUBSTANTIATION: To provide definintions for the various types
of sprinklers which are peimitted by this standard.
COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.
NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 27
VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:
AFFIRMATIVE: 23
NOT RETURNED: Goonan, Shiner, Smith, Spollen
(Log #CP7)
231F- 7 - (1-3 Incidental Storage, Miscellaneous Storage (New)):
Accept
SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on General Storage,
RECOMMENDATION: Replace the term Incidental Storage and its
definition with the following:
Miscellaneous Storage. (Refer To NFPA 13, Standard For The
Installation Of Automatic Sprinkler Systems.)
SUBSTANTIATION: The term incidental storage is an antiquated
term and has been replaced by the concept of miscellaneous storage.
COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept.
NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TOVOTE: 27
VOTE ON COMMYVFEE ACTION:
AFFIRMATIVE: 23
NOT RETURNED: Goonan, Shiner, Smith, Spollen
(Log #CP8)
231F- 8 - (1-3 Sprinkler Temperature Rating): Accept
SUBMYITER: Technical Committee on General Storage,
RECOMMENDATION: Revise the definition of Sprink-ler Tempera-
ture Rating as follows:
Sprinkler-Temperature Rating:
(a) Ordinary Temperature Rated Sprinklers include temperature
ratings between 135~F (57°C) and 17"0°F (77°C).
(b) Intermediate Temperature Rated Sprinklers include tempera-
ture ratings between 170°F (77QC) and 250°F (121°C).
(c) Higfi Temperature Rated Sprinklers include temperature
ratings/Setween 250°F (121°C) and 300°F (149°O.
SUBSTANTIATION: To coordinate with NFPA 13 and NFPA 231.
COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept.
NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 27
VOTE ON COMMFIWEE ACTION:
231
AFFIRMATIVE: 23
NOT RETURNED: Goonan, ~;hiner, Smith, Spollen
(Log #CP9)
231F- 9 - (2-1): Accept
SUBMITTEI~a Technical Committee on General Storage,
RECOMMENDATION: Add new par_agraph 2-1 and maintain
existing note as the note to Section 2-1.
2-1 F6r use of this standard, the following classifications of pap_er
shall apply. These classes shall be used to ~letermine the SprlnlF,ler
System Design Criteria.
Renumber existing paragraphs 2-1, 2-2, 2-3 and 2-4 as 2-1.1, 2-1.2,
2-1.3 and 2-1.4 respectively.
SUBSTANTIATION: To clarify that the paper classifications are
applicable to the entire standard.
COMMITFEE ACTION: Accept.
NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 27
VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:
AFFIRMATIVE: 23
NOT RETURNED: Goonan, Shiner, Smith, Spollen
(Log #CP11)
231F- 10 - (4-2.3): Accept
SUBMITTEPa TechnicM Committee on General Storage,
RECOMMENDATION: Revise Secdon 4-2.3 as follows:
4-2.3 Storage clearances from ducts shall be maintained in
accordance "$¢ithNFPA 90B, Standard for the Installation of Warm
Air Heating and Air Conditioning Systems, and NFPA 91, Exhaust
Systems for Air Conveying of Materials.
SUBSTANTIATION: To refer to the revised reference for Heating
and Exhaust Systems.
COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept.
NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 27
VOTE ON COICiMITTEE ACTION:
AFFIRMATIVE: 23
N O T RETURNED: Goonan, Shiner, Smith, Spollen
(Log #1)
231F-11 - (5-1.2): Accept in Principle
SUBMITTER: James D. Lake, Nauonal Fire Sprinkler Association
RECOMMENDATION: Delete Ordinary Hazard Group 3 and
replace with Ordinary Hazard Group 2.
SUBSTANTIATION: The current lqFPA 13 document no longer
uses the designation of Ordinary Group 3. The Ordinary Group 2
design requirements more closely match the requirements of tile old
Ordinary Group 3 and would therefore be recommended as the new
design cdteria for this section.
COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept in Principle.
C O M M I T T E E STATEMENT: See C.ommfttee Action on Proposal
231F-12 (Log #CP14).
NUMBER O-F COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 27
VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:
AFFIRMATIVE: 23
NOT RETURNED: Goonan, Shiner, Smith, Spollen
(Log #CP14)
231F-12- (5-1.2, 5-1.2.1): Accept
SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on General Storage,
RECOMMENDATION: Revise section 5-1.2 and 5-1.2.1-to read as
follows:
5-1.2 Storage less than 10 ft in height
5-1.2.1 Storage of heavyweight or mediumweight classes of rolled
paper up to 10 ft (2.5 m) in tieight shall be protected bysprinklea
aesigned in accordance with NFPA 13, Smnitard for the Installation
of S~rinkler Systems, for Ordinary Hazard Group 2 Densities.
SUBSTANTIATION: Editorial, as the classification for ordinary
hazard Group 3 occupancies no longer exists in NFPA 13.
COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.
NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 27
VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:
AFFIRMATIVE: 23
NOT RETURNED: Goonan, Shiner, Smith, Spollen
(Log #CP15)
231F- 13- (5-1.2.1, 5-1.2.2 (New)): Accept
SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on General Storage,
RECOMMENDATION: Renumber existing Section 5-1-.2.1 as 5-1.2.2
and replace the wording "Storage of tissue, as defined by this
standa?d, under 10 ft (S-m) high" with "Storage of Tissue up to 10
Ft" (remainder of section to remain unchanged).
SUB~ANTIATION: To correlate with NFP'A 13.
COMMITTEE ACTION: AccepL
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NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLETOVOTE: 27
VOTE ON COMMITrEE ACTION:
AFFIRMATIVE: 23
NOT RETURNED: Goonan, Shiner, Smith, Spollen
(Log #CP16)
231F- 14- (5-1.3, 5-1.3.1, Table 5-1.3): Accept
SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on General Storage,
RECOMMENDATION: Revise Section 5-1.3 and 5-1.3.1 to read as
follows:
5-1.3 Sp.ray Sprinklers.
5-1.3.1 Sprinkler design criteria for storage of roll paper 10 ft
(3 m) higfi and h i g h e r m buildings or structures with roof or
ceilings up to 30 ff (9 m) shall be m accordance with Table 5-I.3.
For storage height see Definitions in Section 1-4.
Revise the title of Table 5-1.3 to read:
"Automatic Sprinkler System Design Criteria- Spray Sprinklers"
Add a new Note b to Table 5-1.3 to read as follows:
"Note 5: Horizontal storage of heavyweight or mediumweight
paper shall be protected as a closed army."
SUI~TANTIATION: To reflect the limits for spray sprinkler design
and to provide guidance for the horizontal storage of heavyweight
and mediumweight rolledpaper.
COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept.
NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE T O VOTE: 27
VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:
AFFIRMATIVE: 23
NQT RI~TURNED: Goonan, Shiner, Smith, Spollen
" (Log #CP17)
231F- 15 - (Table 5-1.3 Note 3 and Note 4 (New)): Accept
SUBMrrTER: Technical Committee on General Storage,
RECOMMENDATION: Add new notes 3 and 4 to the table to read
as follows:
Note $: Mediumweight paper completely wrapped on sides and
ends or sides only, provided the rolls are banddd with steel straps, in
a single layer of paper weighing at least 40 lb/lO00 sq ft (19.6 k-lu'
100 ~t m) or two layers o f h e a v ~ e i g h t paper weighing at least 2-0 Ib/
1000 sq ft (9.8 kg/lO0 sq m) can be protected asheavyweight paper.
Note~: Lightweight mad ~assue paper completely wrappeit on sides
and ends or sides only, provided the rolls are banded with steel
straps, in a single layer 6f paper weighing at least 40 Ib/1000 sq ft
(19.6 kg/100 sq m) or two layers ofheavyweight paper weighing at
least 2fflb/1000 sq ft (9.8 kg/1O0 sq m) can 15e protected as
mediumweight paper.
SUBSTANTIATION: To provide for a reclassification of the
commodity such that designs could be developed for the higher
storage scenario, provided the manufacturer t-ook additional steps
to reduce the hazard of the paper by using the wrapping or
wrappin~banding features.
COMMITTEE ACTION: Accepf.
NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 27
VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:
AFFIRMATIVE: 21
NEGATIVE: Barritt, Kroman
NOT RETURNED: Goonan, Shiner, Smith, Spollen
EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE:
BARILITT: I have voted negatively on item 231F-15 because I feel
the intent is not clearly stated. As currenflyworded, it would appear
that in order for the roll paper to be classified according to its - -
wrapping, the roll must alsdbe banded with steel strappqng. I
believe dais is only true if the wrapping is on the sides only. ffthe
wrapping encompasses both sides and-ends, steel banding is not
necessary.
The intent would be cleaxer if the two notes were broken down into
two conditions - one, when the rolls are completely wrapped (sides
and ends) and secondlywhen the rolls are only wrapped on the sides
and are banded.
KROMAN: I am not aware of any test results that confirm this
approach, especially for roll tissue storage. I recognize the Factory
Mfi-tual guide-lines allow all s t o o g e wrapped with tieavyweight paper
to be treated as "heavyweight," but is tills the sole reason for this
proposal? ff Factory Mutu~ has test results substantiating this
approach, can they be obtained by the committee?
(Log #CP19)
231F- 16 - (5-1.3.1, 5-1.3.2): Accept
SUBMITTER: Technical Comrmttee on General Storage,
RECOMMENDATION: Renumber existing Section 5-1.3.1 as 5-1.3.2
and revise as follows:
5-1.3.2 Large orifice sprinklers shall be used for new sprinkler
system installations.
Exception: The use of extra-large orifice sprinklers shall be
acceptable where listed for such use and where installed at a
minFmum operating pressure of 10 psi (69kpa).
Renumber existing Section 5-1.3.2 as 5-1.3.3.
SUBSTANTIATION: To conform to other storage standards and
recogmze new eqmpment.
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COMMrrrEE ACTION: Accept.
NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 27
VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:
AFFIRMATIVE: 23
NOT RETURNED: Goonan, Shiner, Smith, Spollen
(Log #CP20)
231F- 17- (5-1.3.3): Accept
SUBM]TTEI~ Technical Committee on General Storage,
RECOMMENDATION: Renumber existing Section 5-L3.3 as 5-1.3.4
and replace the term "286°F (141°C) temperature-rated" with "High
Temperature"
Rerlumber existing Section 5-1.$.4 as 5-1.3.5.
SUI~TANTIATION: Editorial. Also 286°F sprinklers are referred
to as a high temperature rated sprinklers.
COMMITTEE KCTION: Accept.
NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 27
VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:
AFFIRMATIVE: 23
NOT RETURNED: Goonan, Shiner, Smith, Spollen
(Log #CP12)
231F- 18 - (5-1.4): Accept
SUBMITTEI~ TechnicS.l Committee on General Storage,
RECOMMENDATION: Renumber existing paragraph-5-1.4 as
5-1.1.1.
SUBSTANTIATION: This paragTaph relates to design requirements
for ~1 types of sprinkler systems ~thlch are permitted-by this
staxao,~rd.
COMMrVrEE ACTION: Accept.
NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 27
VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:
AFFIRMATIVE: 23
NOT RETURNED: Goonan, Shiner, Smith, Spollen
(Log #CP21)
231F- 19 o (5-1.4): Accept
SUBMITrER: Technical Committee on General Storage,
RECOMMENDATION: Add a new Section 5-1.4 as folFows:
5-1.4 Large Drop Sprinklers. Where automatic sprinkler system
protection utilizes large drop sprinklers, hydraulic design criteria
shall be as specified in Table 521.4. Design dischafgepressure shall
be 50 psi (350 Kpa). See NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of
Sprinl0er Systems. The number of sprinklers to be calculated is
indicated based on storage height, clearance, and system type. (See
Table 5-1.4 on the following page.)
SUBSTANTIATION: To pr6vide for protection by use of large drop
rinklers
MMITTEE ACTION: Accept.
NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 27
VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:
AFFIRgfAT IVE: 23
NOT RETURNED: Goonan, Shiner, Smith, Spollen
(Log #GP13)
231F- 20 - (5-1.5): Accept
SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on General Storage,
RECOMMENDATION: Renumber existing paragraph'5-1.5 as
5-1.1.2.
SUBSTANTIATION: This paragraph relates to design requirements
for all types of sprinkler systems permitted by this standard.
COMMITrEE ACTION: Accept.
NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 27
VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:
AFFIRMATIVE: 23
N O T RETURNED: Goonan, Shiner, Smith, SpoUen
(Log #CP22)
231F- 21 - (5-1.5): Accept
SUBMITTER: TechnicM Committee on General Storage,
RECOMMENDATION: Add a new Section 5-1.5 as folFows:
5-1.5 ESFR Sprinklers. Where automatic sprinkler system
protection utilizes ESFR sprinklers, hydraulfc design criteria shall be
as specified in Table 5-1.52. Design discharge pressure shall be
app-[ied to 12 operating sprinklers. See NFP~ 13, Standard for the
Installation of Sprinkler Systems. (See Table 5-1.5 on the following
~TANTIATION: To add ESFR protection criteria to standard.
COMMITI'EE ACTION: Accept.
NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 27
VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:
AFFIRMATIVE: 23
NOT RETURNED: Goonan, Shiner, Smith, Spollen
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(Log #CP23) (Log #CP10)

231F-22- (5-3.1, 5-3.2, 5-3.3): Accept 231F-25- (A-3-3, B-3-3 (New)): Accept
SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on General Storal~e, SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on General Storage,
RECOMMENDATION: Revise Section 5-3.1 to read as'Follows: RECOMMENDATION: Add a second paragraph to Section A-3-3
5-3.1 The water supply system for automatic fire protection systems and add a new Section B-3-3 as follows:
shall be designed fof~. m i n i m u m duration of 2 hohrs. However, some lightweight beams andioists may distort and
Exception: ~For ESFR sprinklers the water supply duration shall be require replaceme~at, particularly following fires involving plastic-
1 hour. wrapped rblls stored 20-ft and higher. •. . . .
Add an exception to Section 5-3.2 to read as follows: B-3-~a One Fire Test was conducted with plastic-wrapped rolls of
Exception: For ESFR sprinklers the hose stream allowance shall be heavyweight kraft paper. The on-end storage was in a standard
for 250 gpm. contlguration, 20 ft 5igh with 9 1/2-ft clearance to ceiling sprinklers.
Add a new Section 5-3.3 to read as follows: The prescribed 0.30 g p m / s q ft ctensity controlled the fire spread but
5-3.3 The water supply design shall include the d e m a n d of'the protection to roof steifl was marginal to the point where light beams
autor~mtic s.prinkler-sgstem, p]us the hose stream d e m a n d plus, ~ndioists might be expected to ~listort, A ldwer moisture Eontent in
where prowded, the high expansion foam system. the ~.aper a s t h e resuff of the protective plastic wrapping was
Renuhaber existingp~ragraph 5-5 as 5-3.4. consiffered to be the reason for the higher temperatures in this test
SUBSTANTIATION.: To clarify the requirements for water supply as compared to a similar test where the rolls were not wrapped.
and to locate all the requirements for water supply in one sectmn. SUBSTANTIATION: The Factory Mutual Report i n d t c a t ~ that
C O M M I T T E E ACTION: AccepL -- increased temperatures can be expected with stretch wrapped roll
NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 27 paper. This e:~ception will increage protection to the roof'steel
VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: ivhere such storage exists.
AFFIRMATIVE: 23 COMMITFEE ACTION: Accept.
NOT RETURNED: Goonan, Shiner, Smith, Spollen N U M B E R O F C O M M I T T E E M E M B E R S ELIGIBLE T O VOTE: 27
V O T E O N C O M M I T T E E ACTION:
AFFIRMATIVE: 23
NOT RETURNED: Goonan, Shiner, Smith, Spollen
(Log #CP24)
231F- 23 - (5-5): Accept
SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on General Storage,
RECOMMENDATION: Add new Section 5-5 as follow~ (Log #CP18)
5-5 Maintenance. The fire protection system shall be maintained 231F- 26 - (A-5-1.3): Accept
as indicated in NFPA 25, Water Based Fire Protection ,Systems. SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on General Storage,
5-5.1 A fire watch shall be maintained when the sprinkler system is RECOMMENDATION: Delete this section in its entirety.
not in service. SUBSTANTIATION: This information is now incorporated in the
SUBSTANTIATION: To reference the appropriate NFPA standard body of the standard.
for the maintenance and testing of the water 15ased extinguishing COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.
systems required by this standard. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 27
COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.
NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 27 VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:
VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 23
AFFIRMATIVE: 23 NOT RETURNED: Goonan, Shiner, Smith, SpoUen
NOT RETURNED: Goonan, Shiner, Smith, Spollen

(Log #CP25)
231F- 24 - (5-7): Accept
SUBMITTER: Techmcai Committee on General Storage,
RECOMMENDATION: Revise Section 5-7 as follows and maintain
the existing exception as is currently written:
5-7 Alarm Ser~a~ce. An approved alarm system includingsprinkler
system waterflow and supervisory alarms shall be providei] in
accordance with NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code.
SUBSTANTIATION: To reference the updated standard for alarm
services.
COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.
NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: 27
VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION:
AFFIRMATIVE: 23
NOT RETURNED: Goonan, Shiner, Smith, Spollen

~orage
Heaght System Heavyweight Mediumweight Tissue
Ft. (Max.) Clearance Type
Cloaed Array Standard Army Oepn Array Clo~ed S~m~mdAnW
Arm¥
Banded or Banded Uxlbanled Banded I Unhanded Ban~ed o r Banded ' Unbanded Banded I Unhanded All
Unhanded Uubanded Storage
array~
20 <10 W 15 15 15 / E 15 15 15 Note l
20 <10 D 25 25 25 U m 25 N2flA 25 N/A
26 <34 W 15 15 15 m ~ N/A N/A N/A
26 <~d D N/A N/A N/A I / N/A N/A N/^ N/A

W = wet, D = de/; N / A = n o t applicable

For storage height see definitions in Section ]-4.

Note 1: 25 Large Drop Sprinldem @ 75 pM for Ca~x~edor Standard Array. Other Array~ N/A.

Table 5-1.5 Automatic Sprinkler Design Criteria - ESFR Sprinklers

{Meodmum Height of Storage Permitted I
ESFR System Pressure Building Heavyweight Mediumweight Tissue
"K" Factor Type (Psi) Height Ft
Closed Standard Open Closed Standard Open All Arrays
11.0-11.5 Wet 50 25 20 20 20 20 20 20 N/A
13.5-14:5 Wet 50 30 25 25 25 25 25 25 N/A
13.5-14.5 Wet 75 40 30 30 $0 N/A N/A N/A N/A
For Storge Height See Definitions
Pressure = Operating Sprinkler Discharge Pressure

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