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Many States Have Updated Code Regulations on Flammable
Cabinets. You May No Longer be Compliant Based on Your State.
What has changed?
The new specification calls for a safer, flammable cabinet with self-closing doors that shut automatically in case of a fire.
Why the change?
A flammable cabinet with open doors provides no fire mitigation benefit.
In a fire, it is a safety hazard for a person to try and close the doors.
Self-closing cabinets ensure doors latch properly.
Justrite's 3-Step Self-Close System
Reliable and effective flammable liquid storage for safety and compliance. In a fire, the safety cabinet's
innovative three-stop system activates and securely contains the contents within the cabinet
Fusible Link
This thin metal strip will melt if the cabinet temperature reaches approximately 165°F (74°C).
Enclosed Sequencer
Once the fusible link melts, the door springs trip and the door forces shut with inertia.
Latch Engagement
After the spring has forced the door
shut, a latch engages, ensuring the door remains securely closed.
Self-Close Door Requirements By State
Click here to download a copy of your state-specific fire code per NFPA/IFC.
Often State Or Local Fire Code Requires Safety Cabinets With Self-Close Doors
The following reference chart illustrates the adoption of the IFC codes by state requiring self-close doors on Flammable Liquid
Safety Cabinets. We recommend customers check with local authorities having jurisdiction as local codes may prevail.
Self-Closing Flammable Cabinet Options
| Justrite Part # | Distributor Part # | Description | Approval/Listg Regulation |
CA Prop 65 |
| 891220 | Flammable Cabinet, 12-gallon, compact, self-closing door, yellow | FM, N, O, A, I | ⚠️ | |
| 892320 | Flammable Cabinet, 22-gallon, undercounter, self-closing doors, yellow | FM, N, O, A, I | ⚠️ | |
| 894520 | Flammable Cabinet, 45-gallon, self-closing doors, yellow | FM, N, O, A, I | ⚠️ | |
| 896220 | Flammable Cabinet, 60-gallon, self-closing doors, yellow | FM, N, O, A, I | ⚠️ | |
| 899020 | Flammable Cabinet, 90-gallon, self-closing doors, yellow | FM, N, O, A, I | ⚠️ |
Expert Tips
- While your state may not require a self-closing door today, that may change in the near future.
- Also, your local fire marshal can make that requirement even if the state does not.
- Your existing cabinet can be re-purposed or non-flammable storage.
| FM | Tested and approved by FM Approvals |
| N | Complies with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code 30 |
| O | Complies with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Regulations |
| I | Complies with the International Fire Code (IFC) |
| A | Complies with NFPA 1 Fire Code – 2012 Edition |
This information was valid 2012 and is for reference only. Please confirm with your regulatory agencies and consult with your state and local codes for most up to date information. This information is subject to change and is not warranted.
*OSHA 29CFR 1910.106(h)(3) states that no more than 60 gallons (227 L) of Category 1, 2, or 3 flammable liquids, nor more than 120 gallons (454 L) of Category 4 flammable liquids may be stored in a safety cabinet.
Warning:
This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.