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Outdoor Cabinets and Lockers
Justrite weather resistant outdoor cabinets and lockers are constructed to meet the critical needs of safely storing hazardous chemicals and flammable liquids outdoors. These cabinets can withstand diverse weather conditions, ensuring that your stored chemicals are shielded from rain, temperature variations, and other outdoor elements. Pre-engineered outdoor storage lockers provide immediate protection against chemical spills, fire and poison hazards – while meeting environmental, regulatory and insurance requirements.
Outdoor Flammable Liquid Storage Cabinets
Designed to mitigate the risks of fire, environmental contamination, and unauthorized access, the outdoor flammable storage cabinets are constructed with high-quality materials resistant to corrosion and weather impacts. These cabinets feature fully welded Galvanneal 18 gauge steel double wall construction with 1 ½” gap for air space, which allows 16 times more corrosive resistance than regular steel – better to resist rust when outdoors. Other features include a slanted top with a rain gutter to guide rain or snow away from the cabinet opening, stainless steel hinges, 12 gauge skids for mobility and durable trapezoid legs for stability. Secure stainless steel paddle handle locks prevent unauthorized access.
Justrite outdoor flammable storage cabinets meet NFPA and OSHA requirements for safe storage of flammable liquids, aiding your compliance efforts with environmental and safety regulations. By reducing the risk of chemical leaks and spills, our cabinets help prevent fire hazards and protect against environmental damage, contributing to a safer workplace.
Outdoor Safety Lockers
Outdoor safety lockers promote safe storage and handling practices that minimize contamination of hazardous chemicals while reducing worker exposure to hazards and injuries. Proper chemical storage not only reduces poison risks, fires, chemical spills, or other accidents that affect our environment and communities but also prevents costly fines. Insurance carriers require safe chemical storage practices to be put into place before granting or renewing policies.
Justrite supplies a variety of outdoor safety locker options, including 2-hour fire rated lockers, 4-hour fire rated lockers, and non-combustible safety lockers.
What if I have an application to store acids or corrosive chemicals?
For applications that require additional corrosive resistance, a high-density polyethylene sump liner is available as an accessory package with fiberglass grate flooring to replace the standard galvanized steel grate floor. Note: Spills should be neutralized and cleaned up immediately to avoid damage from vapors to the locker.
When is a heater appropriate?
A heater will help protect against freezing temperatures and ensure chemical stability. Explosion-proof, wall mounted, heaters are only available in 6-drum (205-cu ft) lockers or larger due to size restrictions in the smaller units. For optimum temperature control, the heater must be ordered in conjunction with the appropriate size R-11 insulation package.
For what applications should I choose a fire-rated locker?
Designed to be placed closer to existing structures and/or property set-backs than a non-rated model, fire-rated lockers provide a safe yet convenient storage solution. Check with your local authority having jurisdiction for correct wall/roof rating needed for your particular application.
Can I store multiple chemicals in the same locker?
It is important to identify and inventory all chemicals to be stored, beginning with classifying them according to hazard. A review of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) will determine characteristics and recommended storage practices. Those that are compatible can be stored in the same locker. Care should be taken to store incompatible materials in separate lockers or as required by OSHA. Contact the proper authority having jurisdiction to determine the appropriate solution in the event there are multiple incompatible materials to be stored.
What is an explosion relief panel and when is it needed?
Explosion relief panels, also referred to as damage limiting construction, are designed to release in the event of an explosion at 20 psf, and are only required for lockers used to store and dispense Class IA liquids and/or dispense Class IB liquids. Panels are sized according to the volume of the locker and are most often placed on the rear and side walls. Additional set-back and placement restrictions apply to lockers with explosion relief panels. Check with the authority having jurisdiction for details.
Note: Per NFPA 30, Class 1A is defined as those liquids that have flash points below 73°F (22.8°C) and boiling points below 100°F (37.8°C), and Class 1B as those liquids that have flash points below 73°F (22.8°C) and boiling points at or above 100°F (37.8°C)
Where can I install my locker?
In order to ensure that all local regulations and property setback requirements are followed, including the appropriate wall/roof rating, please check with your local authority having jurisdiction. Unless otherwise stated, these lockers are not intended for indoor use.
Do I need forklift extensions?
While it is ultimately the responsibility of the onsite project engineer to understand how to properly handle large loads, the following recommendations can be used as a guide when trying to understand what you'll need when the locker arrives.
9 drum (296 cu ft) models and smaller: 48-inch forks or extensions 12 drum (387 cu ft) models: 48-inch to 60-inch forks or extensions 16 drum (506 cu ft) models: 60-inch to 72-inch forks or extensions
Please note that Justrite is not responsible for any problems or damage resulting from these recommendations.
What industry standards does Justrite follow for their outdoor safety lockers?
Justrite builds their lockers to the standards established by FM Global. Justrite lockers are FM-approved and meet EPA & NFPA 30 and NFPA 1 regulations. All electrical is installed in accordance with the NEC 2008 and 2011 editions and include UL Classified electrical accessories.
For what applications do I need an outdoor safety locker?
Proper storage and material handling of hazardous materials is critical to facility, property, environmental, and personnel safety. When space is at a premium, or indoor storage is not an option, outdoor safety lockers provide a safe, secure, and weatherproof alternative. Safety lockers are designed to store flammable and combustible liquids, hazardous materials (liquid and solid), hazardous waste, and pressurized cylinders. When storing hazardous materials outdoors, it is important to ensure that the proper spill containment is in place to protect the environment. All lockers have a leakproof sump area at the bottom, designed to prevent any fluids leaking from containers from contaminating surrounding areas.
Why do I need an FM-approved safety locker?
FM Approvals is a laboratory registered under OSHA's Nationally Recognized Laboratory program which objectively tests property loss prevention products and certifies those that meet rigorous loss prevention standards. FM developed the Class 6049 construction and performance specification to ensure that the lockers conform to NFPA 30 and building code requirements. The FM Approved logo assures you that Justrite's lockers conform to the highest standards and will perform as expected, including wind, snow load, and sump capacity requirements. Many companies mandate the use of FM-approved products for insurance and other reasons.
What are the wind and snow load requirements?
To receive an approval from FM, lockers must be capable of withstanding, at a minimum, a 90 mph wind load and 40 psf snow load. Lockers are equipped with anchoring plates to help meet wind load requirements.
What are the sump capacity requirements?
The sump must be leakproof and capable of containing at least 25 percent of the aggregate liquid storage capacity or 100 percent of the largest individual container, whichever is greater. The standard sump is fully integrated into the base of the locker and constructed of heavy gauge steel with leak tight seams. Every sump is tested for leaks before shipping.
Why are the standard, non fire-rated lockers called "Non-Combustible"?
The term, non-combustible refers to the construction of the locker, not the type of chemicals which they are designed to store. According to FM, non-combustible materials are those that, in the form in which they are used and under the conditions anticipated, will not ignite, burn, support combustion or release flammable vapors when subjected to fire or heat. Such materials meet the criteria of ASTME E136.
How do I determine what size locker I need?
Typically locker(s) are sized by calculating how many 55-gallon drums are going to be stored in a given location. Justrite offers storage lockers with capacities for 2-, 4-, 6-, 9-, 12-, and 16-drums. Agri-Turf™ models, which are designed to store various size containers, include galvanized shelving and are sized in cubic foot capacities of 52, 105, 205, 296, 387, and 506.
What if I don't see the size that I need?
We have the ability to custom-design lockers and larger buildings to accommodate any type of container, equipment or specialized storage need, including a wide variety of accessories. Please contact a Justrite Business Development Specialist at [email protected] for more information. mailto:[email protected]
How do you ship my locker?
Lockers with drum capacities of 2, 4, and 6 (52-, 105-, and 206-cu ft) are conveniently and cost-effectively shipped pre-assembled in standard common carrier closed trailers. The larger 9-, 12-, 16-drum (296-, 387-, and 506-cu ft) models, also pre-assembled, will be shipped via a flatbed truck.
What happens when my locker is delivered?
All lockers will need to be offloaded using a forklift or crane. Depending upon the application and equipment available, the larger 16-drum (506-cu ft) model may require multiple forklifts. Lockers have forklift channels on their underside, which should always be used when moving any size unit around. It is important to remember that before moving any lockers, you must ensure that the forklift is rated for the weight of the locker being moved and that its size, position, and center of gravity are considered.