Regulations - Hazardous Material and Chemical Storage
US Chemical Storage® buildings meet third-party approvals for the following codes:
- NFPA
- International Building Code (IBC)
- International Fire Code (IFC)
- International Mechanical Code (IMC)
- National Electrical Code (NEC) (NFPA 70)
- Hazardous Chemicals
For information about handling hazardous materials, visit www.epa.gov or www.osha.gov
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FM Approval FM, or Factory Mutual/FM Global is a leading commercial insurance company that partners with companies long term to support risk management and loss prevention practices. The FM Approved logo ensures that your equipment purchases have met standards for loss prevention and risk management. |
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NFPA - National Fire Prevention Association The National Fire Prevention Association, or NFPA, is an international non-profit organization whose mission is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing consistent codes and standards, research, training and education. |
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Code of Federal Regulations - CFR The CFR is the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the Federal Government. It is divided into 50 titles that represent broad areas that are subject to federal regulation. Each volume of the CFR is updated once each year and issued quarterly. |
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Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act - CERCLA CERCLA addresses issues regarding abandoned waste sites and provides resources and funds for enforcement of liability for clean up of hazardous materials. |
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Flammable and Combustible Classifications U.S. Chemical Storage provides a brief explanation of each of the combustible and flammable code designations. |
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State Commercial Codes U.S. Chemical Storage provides a listing of all applicable commercial regulatory codes for each of the states. |
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State Approval Requirements U.S. Chemical Storage provides a chart to show what is specified per each state for “closed construction” structures. This refers to any building that requires insulation or other material that covers the wall cavity so that the electrical configuration is not exposed for inspection. |
