General and Specific Requirements

1. Chapter
3
Fire Safety for
Hazardous Materials
JTA

2. Scope of Presentation
Division 1 Scope
Division 2 Fire Safety Clearance
Division 3 Classification of Materials, Wastes and Hazardous of Contents
Division 4 Permissible Storage and Use Location
Division 5 General Requirements
Division 6 Specific Requirements
Division 7 Material-Specific Requirements
Division 8 Other Hazardous Materials and Chemicals

3. General
Requirements
Division 5

4. A. The manufacture, storage, handling and use of hazardous
materials and chemicals shall be safeguarded with
protective facilities or devices as public safety may
require.
Fire Protection and
Suppression System
Ventilation System
Emergency Shutdown
Procedures

5. B. The C/MFM having jurisdiction shall require the separation
or isolation from other storage occupancies or buildings
of any material or chemical that, in combination with other
substances, may bring about a fire or explosion or may
liberate a flammable or poisonous gas.
Establishment of suitable
separation distances
Administrative controls
to regulate access
Separation of
Incompatible Materials

6. C. Globally Harmonized System Safety Data Sheet (GHS
SDS), a document that describes composition of a
material, hazardous properties and hazard mitigation, and
disposal information, shall be made available at all times
during fire safety inspection
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) are a critically important part of the
GHS and global chemical safety. It provide extensive
information on a substance, its supplier and the safe handling
and use of the hazardous material
This plays a big role in conducting chemical risk assessments
around the workplace and ensure that each area is safe for
work

7. Specific Informations on a Standard GHS
Safety Data Sheet
1. Identification of the Substance or Mixture and of the Supplier
○ Product identifier, manufacturer or supplier details, recommended use of
the product, and emergency contact information
2. Hazard Identification
○ Information on the hazards of the product and any appropriate warning
information
3. Composition and Information on Ingredients
○ Details about the product ingredients, including identity, concentration,
and any impurities or stabilizing additives present
4. First-Aid Measures
○ Recommendation on the appropriate first-aid measures to be taken in
case of exposure to the product, including symptoms and effects, and
necessary treatments

8. 5. Fire-Fighting Measures
○ Information on suitable extinguishing techniques, equipment, chemical
hazards that may arise during the fire
6. Accidental Release Measures
○ Recommendations on how to contain the spillage of the chemical,
including procedures for clean-up and disposal
7. Handling and Storage
○ Guidance on safe handling practices and conditions for safe storage of
the product, including incompatibilities with other substances
8. Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
○ Information on exposure limits, engineering controls, and personal
protective equipment (PPE) to be used when handling the product
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
○ Details about the product’s appearance, odor, pH, melting point, boiling
point, flash point, evaporation rate, and flammability
10. Stability and Reactivity
○ Information on the product’s stability and reactivity, including any
hazardous reactions that may occur under normal or specific condition

9. 11. Toxicological Information
○ Details on the potential health effects of the product and the routes of
exposure, as well as data from toxicological studies
12. Ecological Information
○ Information on the environmental impact of the product, including its
effect on aquatic and terrestrial organisms
13. Disposal Consideration
○ Recommendations on the safe disposal of the product and any
contaminated packaging
14. Transport Information
○ Guidance on the safe transport of the product, including any special
precautions or requirements
15. Regulatory Information
○ Information on the regulatory status of the product, including relevant
safety, health, and environmental regulations
16. Other Informations
○ Any other relevant information, such as the abbreviations, date of
preparation or last revision of the SDS

10. Globally Harmonized System Pictograms

11. Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) Safety Data Sheet

27. D. Storage, handling, and use of hazardous chemicals shall
be in accordance with applicable Philippine National
Standards (PNS) or internationally recognized standards.

30. E. Where stored for retail, storage shall be neat and orderly

31. F. Cabinets for the storage of hazardous materials shall be
approved and substantially constructed of 1.25 mm
(Gauge No. 18) thick sheet iron or a minimum of 254 mm
plywood or equivalent, painted with luminescent-type
paint and shall be conspicuously labeled in red letters:
“HAZARDOUS - KEEP FIRE AWAY” and with self-
closing and self-latching doors.

33. G. Defective containers shall be disposed of or repaired in
accordance with recognized safety practice. No spilled
materials shall be allowed to accumulate on floors or
shelves.
When containers used for storing
hazardous materials become
defective (e.g., cracks, leaks, or
other damage), they can pose a
safety risk. Disposal or repair should
be done following recognized safety
practices. This might include safely
emptying the container, disposing of
it according to regulations, or
repairing it to restore its integrity.

34. Spilled materials, especially
hazardous ones, can create safety
hazards such as slips, trips, and
falls, as well as contamination of
the environment. To prevent these
risks, it's important to clean up spills
promptly and not allow spilled
materials to accumulate on floors or
shelves.

35. H. All hazardous chemicals as defined in this Chapter
(specifically stored in buildings, storage and warehouses)
shall either bear especially designed and color-coded
labels consisting of four diamonds arranged into one
large diamond indicating Its toxicity, health hazards,
flammability, reactivity, firefighting and first-aid
instructions or appropriate color-coded labels based on
the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Classification and
Labeling of Chemicals.

39. I. For hazardous materials to be transported, vehicles shall
be properly marked with the corresponding GHS labels
and markings, pursuant to the UN Recommendations on
the Transport of Dangerous Goods, Models Regulation in
accordance with Annex A, Table 26, Classification and
Labeling Summary Table

40. J. No person shall operate any tank vehicle transporting any
corrosive cryogenic, hypergolic, or pyrophoric materials,
unless at all time of such transportation there is displayed
upon each side and the rear of the tank vehicle a sign not
less than 762 mm in height upon a background of sharply
contrasting color, which shall specifically designate the
cargo

41. 1. Internal security and safety operations
i. Access Controls
ii. Surveillance and Monitoring
iii. Security Personnel
iv. Emergency Response Plans
v. Training and Drills
vi. Communication Systems
K. All buildings and facilities shall have plan for the following
during an emergency:

42. 2. Management of hazardous materials and waste
i. Inventory and Assessment
ii. Storage
iii. Handling and Use
iv. Spill Response
v. Waste Management
vi. Emergency Response Plans
vii.Training and Drills
viii.Regulatory Compliance

43. 3. Radioactive, biological, and chemical isolation and
decontamination
i. Isolation Procedure
ii. Decontamination Procedure
iii. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
iv. Emergency Response Plans
v. Training
vi. Monitoring and Testing
vii.Regulatory Compliance

44. 4. Control of entrance into the building/facility during
emergencies
i. Access Control Points
ii. Emergency Lockdown Procedures
iii. Evacuation Routes
iv. Communication Systems
v. Security Personnel
vi. Training
vii.Emergency Response Plans

45. 5. Conduct of risk assessment with applicable authorities if it
becomes necessary to control egress from the
building/facility
i. Identify the Need for Egress Control
ii. Assess the Risks
iii. Consult with Authorities
iv. Develop a Plan
v. Communicate the Plan
vi. Implement the Plan
vii.Review and Evaluate

46. 6. Control of people movement within the building/facility
i. Access Control
ii. Security Personnel
iii. Surveillance and Monitoring
iv. Emergency Response Plan
v. Training
vi. Communication System

47. 7. Control of traffic access to the building/facility
i. Vehicles Access Point
ii. Access Control Measures
iii. Traffic Management
iv. Security Barriers
v. Surveillance and Monitoring
vi. Emergency Response Plans
vii.Training
viii.Communication System

48. L. The storage areas for plastic-based, fire-supporting, fire-
conductive, smoke generating, or toxic gas producing
materials that are used as insulators or cushioning
material for crates, boxes, walls, air conditioning ducts,
beds, chairs, and the like shall be provided with automatic
fire extinguishing systems of an approved type

49. M. All hazardous materials enumerated in this Chapter shall
be protected by automatic fire suppression system and
other fire protection system appropriate to the type of
hazard

50. Specific
Requirements
Division 6

51. A. Fire safety requirements for the storage, use, and
handling of the following hazardous materials and
Chemicals shall comply with applicable Philippine
National Standards (PNS) or internationally-recognized
standards.
B. NFPA 400, Hazardous Materials Code and the following
NFPA Codes or Standards shall also be used as the basis
for fire and life safety requirements:
1. NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids
Code
2. NFPA 45, Standard on Fire Protection for
Laboratories Using Chemicals
3. NFPA 51A, Standard for Acetylene Cylinder
Charging Plants

52. 4. NFPA 55, Compressed Gases and Cryogenic
Fluids Code
5. NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code
6. NFPA 59A, Standard for the Production, Storage,
and Handling of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
7. NFPA 99, Standard for Health Care Facilities
8. NFPA 395, Standard for the Storage of Flammable
and Combustible Liquids at Farms and Isolated
Sites
9. NFPA 430, Code for the Storage of Liquid and
Solid Oxidizers
10.NFPA 432, Code for the Storage of Organic
Peroxide Formulations

53. 11.NFPA 490, Code for the Storage of Ammonium
Nitrate 172
12.NFPA 495, Explosive Materials Code
13.NFPA 801, Standard for Fire Protection for
Facilities Handling Radioactive Materials
C. Fire safety requirements for the transportation of
hazardous materials and chemicals shall comply with
applicable PNS; the Hazardous Materials Regulations of
Title 49 (Transportation), US Department of
Transportation-Code of Federal Regulations; or other
internationally recognized standards.

54. D. In case of conflict between the above-mentioned
standards and the specific requirements mentioned in
Division 7 of this Chapter, the specific requirements shall
prevail.
Codes and Standards for hazardous materials are crucial for
ensuring the safe storage, handling, and use of these materials, as
well as for reducing the risk of accidents, protecting public health,
safety, and the environment, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Compliance with these Codes and Standards helps facilities
implement best practices, promote consistency, and reduce liability
in the event of incidents involving hazardous materials.

55. The End
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