Intent 1:
To supersede the requirements of Clause 3.2.7.5.(1)(b) and Table 3.2.7.1., which would otherwise
limit storage height, if the dangerous goods are stored on racks or
shelves in a protected area.
This is to limit
the probability that:
- stored products will collapse, which could lead to the
unwanted release of the products, which could lead to a fire or explosion,
which could lead to harm to persons, including emergency responders,
- stored products will collapse prematurely in a fire
situation, which could lead to the spread of fire, which could lead
to harm to persons, including emergency responders,
- stored products will collapse prematurely during firefighting
operations, which could lead to the obstruction of aisles, which could
lead to delays in the egress of emergency responders, which could
lead to harm to emergency responders, and
- a fire involving the stored products will spread to
other parts of the building, which could lead to harm to persons.