Idle pallet storage basics the storage of idle, combustible pallets is a severe fire hazard and requires careful loss prevention and control measures in both indoor and outdoor storage facilities. use of this checklist may reduce the hazards presented by the storage of idle pallets.. The least desirable location for idle pallets is an open storage area within a main building. here in alaska it is not always practical to store pallets outside, therefore the jber fire preven-tion office has developed this checklist to assist you in safely managing your pallet storage. jber fire & emergency services idle pallet storage. Denver fire department idle pallet storage guidelines per nfpa 13_chpt 12 idle wood and plastic pallets introduce a severe fire condition. stacking idle pallets in piles is the best arrangement of combustibles to promote rapid spread of fire, heat release, and complete combustion. improperly stored or improperly.
The recommended clearance between outside idle pallet storage and the main building. guidelines for outdoor storage of idle pallets • eliminate or reduce the storage of idle combustible pallets. • limit the number of pallets on hand to the amount required for one day’s operations. • prohibit storage of idle pallets in aisles or between. Outdoor pallet storage areas for manufacturing and recyclers of pallets will be "exempt" from the requirements for idle pallets currently in nfpa 1 because pallets are not idle, nor managed in an idle fashion, at these types facilities.. Located near the idle pallets storage had been cut. what has worsened the loss: • the lack of clear distance between the outside idle pallets storage, the metal racks and frames storage and the trailers parking area, leading to their destruction due to heat exposure. • the insufficient clear distance (10 m) between the idle.