IS 9109:2000 is the Indian Standard (BIS) for fire safety of industrial buildings - paint and varnish factories - code of practice. This standard provides fire safety guidelines for industrial buildings manufacturing paints and varnishes. It covers aspects from site selection and building construction to specific hazard controls, fire protection systems, and safe electrical installations to mitigate risks associated with highly flammable materials.
Fire Safety of Industrial Buildings - Paint and Varnish Factories - Code of Practice
BIM-relevant code. See the BIM Hub for ISO 19650, IFC, and LOD/LOIN frameworks used alongside it.
| Parameter | IS Value | International | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Separation distance from process building to property line | 30 m minimum recommended | 23 m (75 ft) for a sprinklered building storing Class IB liquids | NFPA 30 |
| Travel distance to nearest exit in process area | 22.5 m maximum | 23 m (75 ft) maximum for high-hazard industrial occupancy | NFPA 101 (referenced by NFPA 30) |
| Ventilation requirement in process areas | Minimum 20 air changes per hour OR sufficient to keep vapors below 25% of LEL | Sufficient to keep vapors below 25% of the Lower Flammable Limit (LFL) under normal operations (performance-based) | NFPA 30 |
| Maximum stack height of packed containers (indoor storage) | 3 m | 1.5 m (5 ft) for 1-gal metal cans of Class IB liquid with standard warehouse sprinklers (highly variable) | NFPA 30 |
| Fire resistance rating of separating walls (Process/Storage) | 4 hours | 2 to 4 hours, depending on the hazard being separated | NFPA 30 |
| Static electricity control | Proper earthing of all metallic objects and equipment shall be ensured. | Bonding and grounding systems shall have a resistance to ground not exceeding 10 ohms. | FM Global 7-14 |