FMAPPROVAL 6086
Storage Containers for IBCs
Organization: | FM |
Publication Date: | 1 December 2016 |
Status: | active |
Page Count: | 13 |
scope:
This standard applies to storage containers for Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) that contain ignitable liquids when located within manufacturing, industrial or other similar type environments.
This standard does not apply to IBC storage containers intended for use in transit within a facility or to and from various facilities or when otherwise falls under any jurisdictional limitations such as those found in the Transportation Code of Federal Regulations.
This standard does not provide any information, guidelines or limitations on the proper storage of IBCs, storage heights, locations or protection requirements for various ignitable liquids that might be stored within an IBC.
Purpose
This standard states Approval requirements for storage containers used to house single Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) that contain ignitable liquids when located within manufacturing, industrial or other similar type environments.
The storage Approval criteria may include, but are not limited to, performance requirements, marking requirements, examination of manufacturing facility(ies), audit of quality assurance procedures, and a follow-up program.