Flammable Liquid Storage Cabinets

Yellow flammable liquid storage cabinet

These are suitable for flammable and combustible liquids. 

Design and Construction. Shall be in accordance with the following: 

Materials. Cabinets shall be listed in accordance with UL 1275, or constructed of approved wood or metal in accordance with the following:

  1. Unlisted metal cabinets shall be constructed of steel having a thickness of not less than 0.044 inch (1.12 mm) (18 gage). The cabinet, including the door, shall be double walled with 1 ½-inch (38 mm) airspace between the walls. Joints shall be riveted or welded and shall be tight fitting. 
  2. Unlisted wooden cabinets, including doors, shall be constructed of not less than 1-inch (25 mm) exterior grade plywood. Joints shall be rabbeted and shall be fastened in two directions with wood screws. Door hinges shall be of steel or brass. Cabinets shall be painted with an intumescent-type paint. 

Labeling. Cabinets shall be provided with a conspicuous label in red letters on contrasting background that reads: “FLAMMABLE – KEEP FIRE AWAY.”
Doors. Doors shall be well fitted, self-closing and equipped with a three-point latch. 

Bottom. The bottom of the cabinet shall be liquid tight to a height of 2 inches (51 mm). 

Capacity. The combined total quantity of flammable and combustible liquids in a cabinet shall not exceed 120 gallons (454 L).