Fire protection for pallet storage (19243) reserved 1 fire protection for pallet storage pallets are an important material handling tool for warehousing. however, idle pallets present a significant fire hazard ignition, and their open con-struction provides flue spaces through which fire can grow very hot and spread quickly. a pallet. Denver fire department idle pallet storage guidelines per nfpa 13_chpt 12 inside storage: plastic pallets inside storage of plastic pallets (other than those listed for having a demonstrated fire hazard equal to or less than idle wood pallets � generally unreinforced polypropylene or high density polyethylene) is not recommended.. Storage of idle pallets presents a serious fire hazard. geometrically, a stack of idle pallets creates almost perfect conditions for an intense fire with ample air supply to many surfaces, allowing a fire to grow rapidly..
Safe storage of pallets and bins avoid fire hazards and promote effective sprinkler system control. indoor storage of stacked idle pallets and bin boxes presents one of the greatest challenges to sprinkler systems because they create an ideal arrangement for rapid spread of fire.. Safety in numbers. if the number of pallets you are storing is fewer than 50, then placing them 20 feet away from buildings will provide an adequate barrier if they do get set on fire. for the storage of up to 200 pallets this distance should be increased to 30 feet, while over 200 pallets need to be kept at least 50 feet from other structures. Pallet safety and fire codes model safety codes are stronger when they accurately reflect proven best practices. the nwpca worked with fire safety experts to develop sections in the fire codes typically used in the usa to address outdoor pallet storage that applies specifically to the wood packaging industry..
