Safe, Code-Compliant Environment for Paint & Chemical Storage
Most paints used in finishing operations are classified as either a flammable or combustible liquid. Under certain conditions, these liquids can produce vapors that may ignite, causing a fire or deflagration. Adding a Hazardous Material Storage Building to your facility enables you to dispense or mix paint in a clean, ventilated environment, reducing the chance of contamination in your paint job.
Hazardous Material Storage Buildings from Global Finishing Solutions® (GFS) — sometimes referred to as “paint kitchens” — provide a safe, code-compliant environment for storing large amounts of paint and other chemicals. They double as a safe area for mixing and pumping paint. Precision engineered and manufactured with durable materials, GFS Hazardous Material Storage Buildings are portable and designed for indoor or outdoor applications.
GFS Hazardous Material Storage Buildings
Sump & Spill Containment
The sump system of GFS Hazardous Material Storage Buildings is made of liquid-tight, heavy-gauge sheet steel and supported by exterior-welded steel risers for easy leak inspection. Spills enter the spill containment tray through 1-inch-thick, black painted steel grating that runs the entire length of the enclosure and is supported by steel beams for added stability.
Safe Storage
Designed with excellent structural support, explosion-proof incandescent lighting and external grounding to prevent static ignition, GFS Hazardous Material Storage Buildings minimize the risk of explosion. They also contain potential spills to keep your employees, building and investments safe.
Durable Materials & Construction
Built to last, the ceiling and walls of GFS Hazardous Material Storage Buildings are reinforced with steel studs and joists that are lined with multiple layers of gypsum board and a final sheeting of white pre-coated, 18-gauge steel panels inside and out. For outdoor applications, GFS Hazardous Material Storage Buildings are built to meet the applicable code requirements for wind, snow and seismic loads, and can incorporate custom heating and air conditioning systems.
Why are Hazardous Material Storage Buildings Needed?
When transferring paint between containers or mixing liquids into one container, code requires you to perform these operations in a mix room or in a spray booth with the ventilation on. Since mixing paint in a spray booth dramatically slows down your finishing operation, having a dedicated space is ideal.
If the amount of paint stored in your facility is over the Maximum Allowable Quantity (MAQ), including the increases for ventilated enclosures and fire protection systems, a Hazardous Material Storage Building is your best option. With a fire-rated ceiling and walls, a Hazardous Material Storage Building creates a separate control area — an area protected from fire — from the rest of your facility.
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Why GFS?
By purchasing a Hazardous Material Storage Building from a manufacturer with a vast and experienced distribution network, such as GFS, you have a helping hand in navigating code compliance. GFS distributors are well-versed in the latest versions of NFPA 30, NFPA 33 and the IFC, as well as state and municipal regulations, and are also comfortable working with building inspectors to achieve code compliance.
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