Standard for Flammable Liquid Storage Cabinets

Designation Number:
ANSI/CAN/UL/ULC 1275
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Sub-Type
Bi-National
Standard Development Activity:
Amendment Revision
ICS code(s):
23.020.99
75.200
Status:
Proceeding to development
SDO Comment Period Start Date:
SDO Comment Period End Date:
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Scope:

1 Scope
1.1 The cabinets covered by these requirements are intended for installation in accordance with the
National Fire Protection Association Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, NFPA 30, the Fire Code,
NFPA 1, the relevant sections of the "National Fire Code of Canada" or the International Fire Code (IFC)
published by the International Code Council.
1.2 A storage cabinet may have a maximum total storage capacity of not more than:
a) In the United States: 120 US gal (454 L) of flammable and combustible liquids with the maximum
capacity rating assigned by the manufacturer.
b) In Canada: 132 US gal (500 L) of flammable and combustible liquids with the maximum capacity
rating assigned by the manufacturer.
1.3 Construction and performance requirements for the cabinet are primarily based on the National Fire
Protection Association Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, NFPA 30, the Fire Code, NFPA 1, and
the International Fire Code (IFC) published by the International Code Council.

Project need:

To revise this National Standard of Canada to incorporate requirements relating to reinstating some of the wording from the UL 1275 4th edition.

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