Directional arrows (OSHA 1910.145).

TM 38-400/NAVSUP PUB 572/AFMAN 23-210 MCO 4450.14/DLAM 4145.12

Figure 6-6. Stack clearance at standard firewalls and at fire doors (nonhazardous materials).

hazards such as to danger of contact with acids and

c. In aisleway or lobby, hanging to face each

corrosives).

passenger and each freight elevator entrance to

warehouse.

h. In all outside locations, in adequate quantity

where any materials not especially of fire hazard is

d. In addition, in "flammable storage" warehouses,

stored.

on the outside of the building at each entrance, one at

each end of the building, and on each side of the

building where there are no entrances. (also see TM 38-

NOTE

410/DLAM 4145.11/ NAVSUP PUB 573/AFR 69-

Specifications for "No Smoking" signs, other

XXIMCO 4450.XX, Storage and Handling of Hazardous

warning signs, and directional arrows are

Materials).

found in 29 CFR 1910.144 and 1910.145.

e. Unusually long or wide "flammable storage"

buildings will have signs posted at the ends of side and

6-55. Directional arrows (OSHA 1910.145).

the ends of building.

Directional arrows will be placed in storehouses, in

aisleways, and where fire extinguishers or other

f: In aisleways of lumber yards, affixed to

firefighting emergency equipment is not easily

standards, posts, or corners of stacks; in such quantity

discernible from a reasonable distance in the aisleway.

and manner as to be discernible from any direction of

Directional arrows, indicating placement of firefighting

approach.

equipment, will be of adequate size to be seen from the

g. Outside areas for highly flammable materials,

far ends of the aisles. Also, if required, such signs will

affixed to standards, posts, or corners in aisleways so as

be used in outside storage areas. Directional arrows

to be discernible from any approach (areas where stores

indicating the location of fire exits which are not easily

of gasoline, oils, compressed gases, acids, or materials

discernible will be similarly posted. In this instance, the

which could prove dangerous if fire causes breakage or

lower portion of the sign will read "FIRE EXIT."

damage with subsequent exposure to other types of

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