Warehouse ventilation requirements 1

[ralzzz]

Thank you in advance for any information regarding this question.
I work for a chemical manufacturer in coastal Georgia. We are designing a large (200,000 sq.ft.) warehouse that will be used to store pallets of chemicals. Our concern is the ventialtion requirememnts of the warehouse due to forklift traffic. We use forklifts powered by propane. Where would we look to find calculations and requirements for ventilating the warehouse. Carbon monoxide from the forklifts would be a much larger hazard than the chemicals stored. Are there other regulatory concerns we should be aware of (OSHA, EPA, NFPA)?
Once again, thanks for your time and assistance.
Ralzzz

 

[ChrisConley]

Rule of thumb ventilation states 3000-5000cfm per vehicle, or 10 air changes per hour (which could be difficult in a large warehouse).

If carbon monoxide is a concern then consider including CO sensors that activate the ventilation system, or increase the amount of ventilation.

The following webpages have some additional information that may be usefull.

http://www.gov.on.ca/LAB/english/hs/eds/eds5-07_garage.html

http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/safety_haz/forklift/propane.html

http://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/Topics/AtoZ/Ventilation/default.asp

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[friartuck]

Thats some warehouse.

The most cost effective way I feel might be nat vent via smoke louvres on the roof with rain sensors to close them in the event of a down pour. In addition, I would suggest fresh air input to stir the air as LPG stays low. Also, you might need some explosion panels in the structure and low level natural louvres.

Friar Tuck of Sherwood