NFPA 231D : 1998

Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Scope
1.2 Definitions
1.3 Illustrations
Chapter 2 Building Arrangement
2.1 Construction
2.2 Fire Walls
Chapter 3 Storage Arrangement
3.1 Piling Procedures
3.2 Clearances
3.3 Miscellaneous Storage
Chapter 4 Fire Protection
4.1 Automatic Sprinkler Systems
4.2 High-expansion Foam Systems
4.3 Water Supplies
4.4 Manual Inside Protection
4.5 Hydrants
4.6 Alarm Service
4.7 Fire Emergency Organization
Chapter 5 Building Equipment, Maintenance, and
      Operations
5.1 Mechanical Handling Equipment
5.2 Storage of Empty Wood Pallets
5.3 Cutting and Welding Operations
5.4 Waste Disposal
5.5 Smoking
5.6 Maintenance and Inspection
Chapter 6 Referenced Publications
Appendix A Explanatory Material
Appendix B Recommendations for Fighting Rubber Tire
            Fires in Sprinklered Buildings
Appendix C Guidelines for Outdoor Storage of Scrap
            Tires
Appendix D Referenced Publications
Index

Covers the indoor storage of rubber tires, including building construction, storage arrangement, and fire protection - as well as storage of scrap rubber tires out-doors. This standard applies to new facilities and conversion of existing buildings to tire storage occupancy. Also useful as a basis for evaluating existing storage facilities.