NFPA recommends AGAINST  venting them....the theory is that such
cabinets are rated to keep the contents safe from a fire outside the
cabinet.  I believe people who favor venting are doing so for vapor
control, yet, unless you have rigid piping for venting, the cabinet may
be compromised for flammability protection.

-Stefan Wawzyniecki

UConn

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Yung Morgan
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Subject: [DCHAS-L] Venting flammable storage cabinets

Dear members,
 
What is your opinion or experience with venting flammable storage
cabinets?
Our local fire department seems to be against the idea as it may
compromise
the integrity of the cabinets. The design architects seem to agree with
the
fire dept. As a former lab worker, with a lot of  lab and cabinet
inspections to contend with, I am in favor of venting the cabinets  to
prevent odor from spills and or possible leaks of odoriferous compounds.
Your opinion will be appreciated and the resulting comments posted for
the
list serve members.
Thank you in advance for your help.   
 
 
 
Yung Morgan, MsPH
Chemical Safety 
Industrial Hygiene Services
Environmental Health and Safety
117 Draper hall 
UMASS,Amherst MA 01003
phone (413)  545-2682
Fax  (413) 545-2600
email : pmorgan**At_Symbol_Here**ehs.umass.edu
  

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