Help ensure greater fire safety and minimize risks at solvent extraction plants with the 2021 edition of NFPA 36, Standard for Solvent Extraction Plants.

Mitigate the specialized hazards involved in extraction of oils from agricultural commodities using hydrocarbon solvents with the updated rules in NFPA 36, Standard for Solvent Extraction Plants. Designers, builders, operators, inspectors, and enforcement personnel can stay up-to-code and utilize the latest updates in this safety standard to help protect workers from fire hazards and additional dangers at solvent extraction plants.

Revisions and additions to the 2021 edition of NFPA 36 include the following:

• An alternate standard for spark-resistant construction was added to aid users in applying mechanical ventilation requirements.
• Language regarding fixed combustible gas monitoring systems was clarified.
• Portable fire extinguishers are now required to be listed.

Minimize risks associated with working in dust-laden or flammable vapor-laden atmospheres at solvent extraction plants with the latest edition of NFPA 36.