4007.3 Grain storage, handling and milling.
FC § 4007.3
Distilleries shall be designed, installed operated and maintained to safely store, handle and use any grain or other raw material used in milling, mashing and fermenting operations that generates combustible dust, as defined in FC 2202.1. A hazard analysis shall be conducted based on the quantity and processing of the grain or other combustible dust-producing raw material in accordance with NFPA 652. The distillery shall be designed and/or equipped as required by NFPA 652 based on the type and amount of combustible dust that could be generated, including the following safety measures, as applicable: 1. Except as otherwise provided in FC 4003.2(1), the storage, handling and milling of grain or other combustible dust-producing raw material shall be conducted in a space that is constructed as a high hazard occupancy in accordance with the Building Code; and/or 2. Except as otherwise provided in FC 4003.4.2, the storage, handling and milling of grain or other combustible dust-producing raw material shall be conducted in a space separated by fire separations from the distilled spirits processing areas and alcohol processing areas and alcohol storage areas; and/or 3. A mechanical ventilation system shall be provided to prevent the concentration of combustible dust from reaching explosive levels in accordance with FC Table 2204.1; and/or 4. Specialized dust collection systems and devices shall be provided to reduce the amount of atmospheric combustible dust; and/or 5. Grain or other combustible dust-producing raw material shall be stored in suitable containers; and/or 6. Limitations shall be established on the quantity of grain or other combustible-dust producing raw material that can be stored, handled and milled at the distillery at one time.
