Storage of Operating Stock of Hazardous Materials In General Purpose Storage Areas

4.20 Storage of Operating Stock of Hazardous Materials In General Purpose Storage

Areas

A. Each military service or agency may allow small quantities of hazardous materials to be

stored in general purpose storage areas provided a specific limitation is placed on the types of

hazardous materials which can be stored, the unit container size, and the maximum volume to be

stored. In addition, the guidance provided must address the type of storage device allowed, such

as storage room or cabinet, and the specifications for construction of the storage device. The

guidance must not be less restrictive than applicable federal, state, local, and/or host nations

regulations.

B. This section is intended to address primarily those storage needs associated with

accomplishment of a mission where the amount of hazardous materials stored is incidental to the

accomplishment of that mission. It is not intended to limit the quantity of hazardous materials

brought into an area for immediate use. The recommended limits below are based on the

requirement that storage cabinets meeting 29 CFR 1910.106(d)(3) will be used although it is

recognized that the regulations apply only to flammable liquids. All applicable regulatory

ventilation and electrical requirements for the storage cabinets must be followed.

C. The guidance below is provided as a guideline for the storage of hazardous materials in a

general purpose area and may be amended as appropriate by the military service or agency. The

authority to issue storage guidelines may be delegated to lower commands by service/agency

headquarters.

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