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3202.1 Definitions.
The following terms shall, for the purposes of this chapter and as used elsewhere in this code, have the meanings set forth in FC 202.
ARRAY.
ARRAY, CLOSED.
AUTOMATED RACK STORAGE.
BIN BOX.
COMMODITY.
DRAFT CURTAIN.
EARLY SUPPRESSION FAST-RESPONSE (ESFR) SPRINKLER.
ENCAPSULATION.
EXPANDED PLASTIC.
EXTRA-HIGH-RACK COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE.
FLUE SPACE, LONGITUDINAL.
FLUE SPACE, TRANSVERSE.
HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE.
HIGH-PILED STORAGE AREA.
MANUAL STOCKING METHODS.
MECHANICAL STOCKING METHODS.
RACK STORAGE.
SHELF STORAGE.
SOLID SHELVING.
3203.1 Classification of commodities.
Commodities shall be classified as Class I, II, III, IV or high hazard in accordance with this section. Materials listed within each commodity classification are assumed to be unmodified for improved combustibility characteristics. Use of flame-retarding modifiers or the physical form of the material could change the classification. Group A, B and C plastic commodities are classified in FC 3203.7 and plastic shelving and pallets are addressed in FC 3208.2.1.
3203.2 Class I commodities.
Class I commodities are essentially noncombustible products on wooden pallets, in ordinary corrugated cartons with or without single-thickness dividers, or in ordinary paper wrappings with or without pallets. Class I commodities are allowed to contain a limited amount of Group A plastics in accordance with FC 3203.7.4. Examples of Class I commodities include the following:
Alcoholic beverages not more than 20-percent alcohol
Cement in bags
Ceramics
Dairy products in nonwax-coated containers (excluding bottles)
Dry insecticides
Electrical appliances, noncombustible
Foods in noncombustible containers
Fresh fruits and vegetables in nonplastic trays or containers
Frozen foods
Glass
Glycol in metal cans
Gypsum board
Inert materials, bagged
Insulation, noncombustible
Liquids, noncombustible, in plastic containers having less than a 5-gallon (19 L) capacity
Metal products, noncombustible
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