Building and Fire Codes have grown out of disasters since at least the Roman civilization, so we are not likely to see them disappear anytime soon. Limits on the quantities of hazardous materials allow in or near buildings depend on accurate, robust fire code classifications.<br/><br/>Applications of fire code to actual buildings are subject to each country, state or locality. In the last several code cycles, political entities generally refer to the International Building and Fire Codes with additions and changes.<br/><br/>We will discuss the Maximum Allowable Quantity (MAQ) application of the Fire Code Hazard Classes. We will also discuss approaches to acquire the data needed to adequately apply the hazard classes to a wide variety of chemicals

Fire code hazard class identification applied to MAQ limits

ACS Spring 2022

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