JLNJ
Structural
- Oct 26, 2006
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Does section 6.2 of NFPA 61 ("Enclosure Requirements") apply to silos (interior to a building) or is a silo a piece of equipment? Intuitively, it would seem that a silo is equipment, but Exception No. 2 under 6.2.1.2 specifically seems to pertain to silos (i.e. "Bins and Silos"). Chapter 7 ("Equipment") does not list any provisions for silos, and Section 4.5 has precious little info on silos.
I am trying to get a handle on the design philosophy and intent of NFPA 61. It seems to be saying that you do not need to vent or suppress a new or modified silo in an existing enclosure if it is "not practical". To me this seems to be an extraordinarily broad provision.
I am trying to get a handle on the design philosophy and intent of NFPA 61. It seems to be saying that you do not need to vent or suppress a new or modified silo in an existing enclosure if it is "not practical". To me this seems to be an extraordinarily broad provision.