Which NFPA standard addresses the Manufacture and Storage of Aerosol Products?

• A. NFPA 14
• B. NFPA 30B
• C. NFPA 16
• D. NFPA 22

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is identifying which NFPA standard directly governs how aerosol products are manufactured and stored. NFPA 30B is the one that does this. It’s titled Code for the Manufacture and Storage of Aerosol Products, and it sets the requirements for facilities where aerosols are produced and kept, including how the workspaces are ventilated, where ignition sources must be controlled, safe handling procedures, how packaging and labeling should be done, and how much product can be stored and how it must be separated from hazards. These provisions are specifically aimed at reducing fire and explosion risks associated with flammable propellants and pressurized containers found in aerosol products.

The other standards cover different fire protection topics. For example, one standard addresses standpipe and hose systems, another covers foam-water sprinkler installations, and another deals with private water tanks. None of those specifically target the manufacture and storage of aerosol products, which is why NFPA 30B is the correct reference for this topic.