I'm recommending that chemicals delivered to Labs should be stored in vented Chem. cabinets with 0.5cfm psf to create neg. pressure with respect to the rest of the Lab. Then, chemicals in use are moved to fume hoods that run 24-7.
Is this overkill? Would it be adequate to store chemicals in unvented, purpose-made chemical cabinets?
Stacey Olson
SW Regional Design Resilience LeaderGensler
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October 15, 2019 - 1:58 pm
Hi Joyce, I'm curious how this worked out for you. Thanks,
Joyce Kelly
Architect - Cx Provider - Green Building SpecialistGLHN Architects & Engineers
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October 15, 2019 - 2:07 pm
We went with the overkill option to be on the safe side.
Grace Heraly
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April 1, 2024 - 2:14 pm
Joyce and Stacey - if we use this path and have chemicals stored in those chemical cabinets and use fume hoods for chemicals in use, do we still have to comply with the door closer requirement?