Hi Tim,

You should try to work with the shelving manufacturer and the fire 
department to see what other options are available. They may allow 
manual fire stops that provide 100mm between the units when compacted 
or if it is a mechanized system, a mode that is tied into the alarm 
that opens the units when the alarm is triggered. The document at the 
following link might have some useful information.
http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/tsb/pubs/phys_sec/g1-028_e.pdf

Mike


Hi all;

We've just run into an issue with our new compact storage units
apparently not being compliant with our local fire codes--the issue
being that the closed units will not allow the sprinkler system to
function as intended.  We're being urged to consider wire shelving
(which would cost bucks we don't have, and besides, I expect an Ethafoam
lining wouldn't be looked upon favourably by our FD either), or
eliminating every second compactor unit (which would, of course, destroy
the whole intend of acquiring compact storage).  Has anyone ever run
into, or even heard about a similar situation elsewhere?  Any
suggestions for arguments we can use to win over our fire department?

Thanks,
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Tim McShane, Assistant--Cultural History
Medicine Hat Museum and Art Gallery
1302 Bomford Crescent S.W.
Medicine Hat, AB   T1A 5E6
Tel: (403) 502-8587
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