NCC 2022 Volume One - Building Code of Australia Class 2 to 9 buildings
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TAS Part I13 Premises for production of processing of isocyanatesTAS Part I13 Premises for production of processing of isocyanates
Introduction to this Part
This Part contains additional requirements for premises used for the production of processing of isocyanates.
Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions
NCC Blurbs
- provide for the safety and comfort of workers; and
- be constructed in a manner that will avoid the spread of fire within the building and to other buildings.
NCC Title
Application of Part
NCC State
TAS
NCC SPTC Current
Application of Part
Building Classes
1a,1b,10a,10b,10c
NCC Blurbs
Work places in which an isocyanate industry is carried out must be divided into the following divisional areas:
- Administration and staff amenities.
- Workshop.
- Bulk stores.
- Curing room.
- Processing plant.
- Raw materials plant.
- Manufacture.
NCC Title
Areas of work places
NCC State
TAS
NCC SPTC Current
Areas of work places
Building Classes
1a,1b,10a,10b,10c
NCC Blurbs
- separated from each of the other divisional areas by means of an impervious wall with an FRL of not less than 120/120/120; or
- separated from all other buildings by a clear space of not less than 6 m.
NCC Title
Separation from other areas and buildings
NCC State
TAS
NCC SPTC Current
Separation from other areas and buildings
Building Classes
1a,1b,10a,10b,10c
NCC Blurbs
The building must be of single storey construction.
NCC Title
Rise in storeys
NCC State
TAS
NCC SPTC Current
Rise in storeys
Building Classes
1a,1b,10a,10b,10c
NCC Blurbs
The floor area of any building or fire-separated section must not exceed the area shown in Table TAS I12D4.
NCC Title
Maximum floor areas
NCC State
TAS
NCC SPTC Current
Maximum floor areas
Building Classes
1a,1b,10a,10b,10c
NCC Blurbs
NCC Title
Required exits
NCC State
TAS
NCC SPTC Current
Required exits
Building Classes
1a,1b,10a,10b,10c
NCC Blurbs
- be constructed from non-combustible materials, have a smooth impervious concrete floor, and must protect the isocyanate containers from direct exposure to the sun; and
- if it is used for the storage of either TDI or HDI and is not an open sided building, be fitted with mechanical ventilation so that the TLV is not exceeded at any time provided that the ventilation must provide not less than 6 air changes per hour.
NCC Title
Bulk stores for polyols and isocyanates
NCC State
TAS
NCC SPTC Current
Bulk stores for polyols and isocyanates
Building Classes
1a,1b,10a,10b,10c
NCC Blurbs
The curing room for the storage of newly produced flexible polyurethane foam must be constructed of non-combustible materials with a smooth impervious concrete floor and fitted automatic fire vents in the roof.
NCC Title
Curing room
NCC State
TAS
NCC SPTC Current
Curing room
Building Classes
1a,1b,10a,10b,10c