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3203.8 Examples of Commodity Classification

2018 Philadelphia Fire Code > 32 High-Piled Combustible Storage > 3203 Commodity Classification > 3203.8 Examples of Commodity Classification
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Table 3203.8 shall be used to determine the commodity classification for various products and materials. Products not found in the list shall be classified based on the classification descriptions in Sections 3203.2 through 3203.6 and the products they most nearly represent in Table 3203.8. Table 3203.8 considers the product and the packaging if listed with the item. Products with additional packaging consisting of Group A plastics shall be classified in accordance with Section 3203.9.

The commodity classifications are based on products with, or without, wood pallets. Where plastic pallets are used, the commodity classification shall be modified in accordance with Section 3203.10.

TABLE 3203.8

EXAMPLES OF COMMODITY CLASSIFICATION

PRODUCT CATEGORYPRODUCTCLASSIFICATION
AerosolsLevel 1Class III
(See Chapter 51)
Level 2Class IV
(See Chapter 51)
Level 3High-hazard
(See Chapter 51)
BatteriesDry cells (excludes lithium, lithium-ion and other similar exotic metals or
combustible electrolyte); without blister packing (if blister packed, refer to
the commodity classification definitions)
Class I
Dry cells (nonlithium or similar exotic metals); in blister packing; cartonedClass II
Vehicle; any size (for example, automobile or truck); empty plastic casingHigh-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
Vehicle; large (in other words, truck or larger); dry or wet cells (excludes
lithium-ion and other cells containing combustible electrolytes)
High-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
Vehicle; small (for example, automobile); wet cells (excludes lithium-ion
and other cells containing combustible electrolytes)
Class I
BiomassCircular baled corn stoverClass IV
Rectangular baled corn stoverClass III
Rectangular baled switchgrassHigh-hazard
Empty containersNoncombustibleClass I
PETClass IV
Rigid plastic (not including PET)High-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
Wood; solid sided (such as crates, boxes)Class II
Film rolls, including photographicPolypropylene, polyester, polyethylene; rolled on any reel typeHigh-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
35 mm metal film cartridges in polyethylene cans; cartonedClass III
Motion picture or bulk rolls in polycarbonate, polyethylene or in metal cans;
polyethylene bagged; cartoned
Class II
Rolls in polycarbonate plastic cassettes; cartonedClass IV
Photographic paper; sheets; bagged in polyethylene; cartonedClass III
Flammable and combustible liquidsGlycol in combustible containers (50 percent or greater)High-hazard
Lacquers, which dry by solvent evaporation, in metal cans or cartonsHigh-hazard
Lighters; butane; blister-packed; cartonedHigh-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
Over 20- and up to 50-percent alcohol (such as alcoholic beverages, hair
spray); up to 1-gallon glass bottles or jars; in racks; cartoned
Class III
Over 20- and up to 50-percent alcohol (such as alcoholic beverages, hair
spray); up to 1-gallon glass bottles or jars; palletized; cartoned
Class IV
Over 20- and up to 50-percent alcohol (such as alcoholic beverages, hair
spray); up to 1-gallon plastic bottles or jars; cartoned
Class IV
Up to 20-percent alcohol (such as alcoholic beverages, flavoring extracts);
greater than 5-gallon plastic containers with wall thickness greater than 0.25
inch
High-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
Up to 20-percent alcohol (such as alcoholic beverages, flavoring extracts);
metal, glass or ceramic containers
Class I
Up to 20-percent alcohol (such as alcoholic beverages, flavoring extracts);
plastic containers greater than 5 gallons and wall thickness up to 1/4 inch
Class II
Up to 20-percent alcohol (such as alcoholic beverages, flavoring extracts);
up to 5-gallon plastic bottles or jars
Class I
Up to 20-percent alcohol (such as alcoholic beverages, flavoring extracts);
wood containers
Class II
Lubricating or hydraulic fluid in plastic containersHigh-hazard
Nail polish; up to 2-ounce glass bottles or jars; cartonedClass IV
Nail polish; up to 2-ounce plastic bottles or jars; cartonedHigh-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
Flammable solidsExcept solid combustible metalsHigh-hazard
Food products, frozenIn nonwaxed or nonplastic packagingClass I
In plastic traysClass III
In waxed or plastic-coated paper packagingClass II
Food products, nonfrozenButter (stick or whipped spread) or margarine (up to 50-percent oil)Class III
Butter; whipped spreadClass III
Dry foods (such as baked goods, candy, cereals, cheese, chocolate, cocoa,
coffee, grains, granular sugar, nuts); bagged or cartoned
Class III
Foods (such as coffee, fish products, fruit, meat products, nuts, poultry);
metal cans
Class I
Fruits and vegetables (noncombustible semiliquid); crushed; plastic containers
up to 5 gallons
Class I
Fruits and vegetables; fresh; wood spacers, nonplastic trays or containersClass I
Margarine; over 50- and up to 80-percent oilHigh-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
Meat; fresh; no plastic packaging; uncartonedClass I
Meat; fresh; no plastic packaging; cartonedClass II
Meat; fresh; plastic trayClass III
Milk; any container; stored in solid plastic cratesHigh-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
Milk; paper containers, or plastic bottles or jars up to 5 gallonsClass I
Salt; baggedClass I
Salt; cartonedClass II
Snack foods (such as potato chips); plasticized aluminum bags; cartonedHigh-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
Syrup; wooden containerClass II
Furniture and beddingBox spring; standard (minimal plastic materials)Class III
Box spring; wrapped in plastic coverClass IV
Furniture and bedding; with foam cushioningHigh-hazard
(Group A expanded)
Furniture; metal (such as file cabinets or desks with minimal plastic trim);
cartoned
Class I
Furniture; wood (such as doors, windows, cabinets); no plastic coverings or
foam cushioning
Class III
Furniture; wood; plastic coverings; nonexpanded plastic trimClass IV
Mattress; foam (in finished form)High-hazard
(Group A expanded)
Pillows, foam rubber and foam plasticsHigh-hazard
(Group A expanded)
Housing materials and appliancesAppliances; major (for example, stoves, refrigerators); no appreciable plastic
interior or exterior trim; cartoned
Class II
Appliances; major (for example, stoves, refrigerators); no appreciable plastic
interior or exterior trim; uncartoned
Class I
Appliances; no appreciable plastic exterior trim (interior of unit can have
appreciable plastic)
Class III
Carpet tiles; cartonedHigh-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
Fiberglass insulation; paper-backed rolls; bagged or unbaggedClass IV
Floor coverings; vinyl, stacked tilesClass IV
Floor coverings; vinyl; rolledHigh-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
Gypsum boardClass I
Housing materials (such as sinks, countertops); noncombustible,
cartoned or crated
Class II
Light fixtures; nonplastic; cartonedClass II
Paint; oil-based; friction-top metal containers; cartonedClass IV
Paint; water-based (latex); friction-top metal containers; cartonedClass I
Paper; asphalt; rolled, horizontal or vertical storageHigh-hazard
Roofing shingles; asphalt-coated fiberglassClass III
Roofing shingles; asphalt-impregnated feltClass IV
MiscellaneousAmmunition; small arms and shotgun; cartonedClass IV
Charcoal; mineral-spirit impregnated; baggedHigh-hazard
(Group A expanded)
Charcoal; standard (nonmineral-spirit impregnated); baggedClass III
Fertilizers; nitrates; baggedClass II
Fertilizers; phosphates; baggedClass I
Leather hides; baledClass II
Leather; finished products (such as shoes, jackets, gloves, bags, luggage, belts)Class III
Motors; electricClass I
Pallets and flats that are idle; combustibleHigh-hazard
Shock absorbers; metal dust coverClass II
Shock absorbers; plastic dust coverClass III
Skis; woodClass III
Skis; composite materials (such as plastic, fiberglass, foam)Class IV
Tobacco products; cartonedClass III
Toys; stuffed; foam or syntheticHigh-hazard
(Group A expanded)
Transformer; dry or empty (in other words, void of oil)Class I
Noncombustible liquidsLiquids or semiliquids; PET containers greater than 5 gallons having a nominal
wall thickness greater than 1/4 inch
Class IV
Liquids or semiliquids; PET containers up to 5 gallons having a nominal
wall thickness less than 1/4 inch
Class I
Liquids or semiliquids (such as crushed fruits and vegetables); plastic containers
up to 5-gallon capacity
Class I
Liquids or semiliquids; plastic (except PET) containers greater than 5-gallon
capacity having a nominal wall thickness greater than 1/4 inch
High-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
Liquids or semiliquids; plastic (except PET) containers greater than 5-gallon
capacity having a nominal wall thickness up to 1/4 inch
Class II
Liquids; cardboard drink boxes, plastic coated, wax coated, and/or aluminum
lined; uncartoned or on corrugated carton trays with plastic sheeting
Class I
Liquids; cardboard drink boxes, plastic coated, wax coated, and/or
aluminum lined; stored in plastic containers
High-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
Liquids; glass bottles or jars; cartonedClass I
Liquids; less than 5-gallon plastic containersClass I
Liquids; pharmaceuticals (nonflammable); glass bottles or jars; cartonedClass II
Liquids; plastic bottles or jars; stored in open or solid plastic cratesHigh-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
Paper productsBook signatures (paper part of book without hard cover)Class II
Cartons (such as cardboard flats); corrugated; partially assembledClass IV
Cartons (such as cardboard flats); corrugated; unassembled in neat pilesClass III
Cartons; wax coated, single-walled corrugatedHigh-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
Cellulosic paper products; nonwax coated (such as books, cardboard games,
cartoned tissue products, magazines, newspapers, paper cups, paper plates,
paper towels, plastic-coated paper food containers, stationary)
Class III
Cellulosic paper products; wax coated (such as paper plates, cups); loosely
packed; cartoned
High-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
Cellulosic paper products; wax coated (such as paper plates, cups); nested;
cartoned
Class IV
Matches; paper-type; cartonedClass IV
Matches; wooden; cartonedHigh-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
Rolled; lightweight; in storage racksClass IV
Rolled; medium or heavyweight; in storage racks or onsideClass III
Rolled; in horizontal storage or vertical storage that is banded or
protected with an approved wrap
Class III
Rolled; in vertical storage that is unbanded or not protected with an approved
wrap
High-hazard
Tissue products; plastic wrapped; cartonedClass III
Tissue products; plastic wrapped; uncartonedHigh-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
Plastic, rubberABS (Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer)High-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
Acetal (polyformaldehyde)High-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
Acrylic (polymethyl methacrylate)High-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
Automobile bumpers and dashboardsHigh-hazard
(Group A expanded)
Butyl rubberHigh-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
Cellulose acetateClass IV
(Group B plastic)
Cellulose acetate butyrateHigh-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
Chloroprene rubberClass IV
(Group B plastic)
Containers; Nonexpanded plastic gridded or solid; collapsed or nested
with no air spaces
High-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
ECTFE (ethylene-chlorotrifluoro-ethylene copolymer)Class IV
(Group B plastic)
EPDM (ethylene-propylene rubber)High-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
ETFE (ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene copolymer)Class IV
(Group B plastic)
Ethyl celluloseHigh-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
FEP (fluorinated ethylene-propylene copolymer)Class IV
(Group B plastic)
FRP (fiberglass-reinforced polyester)High-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
Melamine (melamine formaldehyde)Class III
(Group C plastic)
Nitrile rubber (acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber)High-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
Nylon (nylon 6, nylon 6/6)High-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
PCTFE (polychlorotrifluoroethylene)Class III
(Group C plastic)
PET (Polyethylene terephthalate-thermoplastic polyester)High-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
PhenolicClass III
(Group C plastic)
Plastics; stored in fully closed and solid (no openings) metal containersClass I
PolybutadieneHigh-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
PolycarbonateHigh-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
Polyester elastomerHigh-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
PolyethyleneHigh-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
PolypropyleneHigh-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
Polystyrene; foam products (such as plates, cups)High-hazard
(Group A expanded)
Polystyrene; rigid productsHigh-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
PolyurethaneHigh-hazard
(Group A expanded)
PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene)Class III
(Group C plastic)
PVC (polyvinyl chloride) products; plasticizer content 20 percent or lessClass III
(Group C plastic)
PVC (polyvinyl chloride) products; plasticizer content greater than
20 percent
High-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
PVC resins; baggedClass III
(Group C plastic)
PVDC (polyvinylidene chloride)Class III
(Group C plastic)
PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride)Class III
(Group C plastic)
PVF (polyvinyl fluoride)High-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
PyroxylinHigh-hazard
Rubber; natural in blocks; cartonedHigh-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
Rubber; natural; expandedHigh-hazard
(Group A expanded)
Rubber; natural; NonexpandedHigh-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
Rubber; synthetic (santoprene)High-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
Rubber tiresHigh-hazard
SAN (styrene acrylonitrile)High-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
SBR (styrene-butadiene rubber)High-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
Silicone rubberClass IV
(Group B plastic)
Urea (urea formaldehyde)Class III
(Group C plastic)
Plastic containersBottles or jars greater than 1 gallon containing noncombustible solidsHigh-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
Bottles or jars up to 1 gallon containing noncombustible solidsHigh-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
Powders, pillsPharmaceutical pills; glass bottles or jars; cartonedClass II
Pharmaceuticals pills; plastic bottles or jars; cartonedClass IV
Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) resins; baggedClass IV
Powders; combustible (ordinary—such as sugar or flour); free-flowing;
bagged
Class II
Powders; noncombustible free-flowing powdered or granular materials
(such as cement, calcium chloride, clay, iron oxide, sodium chloride,
sodium silicate); bagged
Class I
Powders; noncombustible; glass bottles or jars; cartonedClass I
Powders; noncombustible; PET bottles or jarsClass II
Powders; noncombustible; plastic (other than PET) bottles or jars;
uncartoned
High-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
Powders; noncombustible; plastic bottles or jars greater than 1-gallon
capacity
High-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
Powders; noncombustible; plastic bottles or jars up to 1-gallon capacity;
cartoned
Class IV
Textile materials and productsCloth; natural fibers; baledClass III
Cloth; synthetic clothClass IV
Clothing; natural fibers (such as wool, cotton) and viscoseClass III
Cotton; cartonedClass III
Diapers; cotton or linenClass III
Diapers; plastic or nonwoven fabric; cartonedClass IV
Diapers; plastic or nonwoven fabric; plastic-wrapped; uncartonedHigh-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
Fabric; rayon and nylonClass IV
Fabric; synthetic (except rayon and nylon); greater than 50/50 blendHigh-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
Fabric; synthetic (except rayon and nylon); up to 50/50 blendClass III
Fabric; vinyl-coated (such as tablecloth); cartonedHigh-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
Fibers; rayon and nylon; baledClass IV
Fibers; synthetic (except rayon and nylon); baledHigh-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
Thread or yarn; rayon and nylon; wood or paper spoolsClass IV
Thread or yarn; rayon or nylon; plastic spoolsHigh-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
Thread or yarn; synthetic (except rayon and nylon); greater than 50/50
blend; paper or wood spools
Class IV
Thread or yarn; synthetic (except rayon and nylon); greater than 50/50
blend; plastic spools
High-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
Thread or yarn; synthetic (except rayon and nylon); up to 50/50 blend;
plastic spools
High-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
Thread or yarn; synthetic (except rayon and nylon); up to 50/50 blend;
wood or paper spools
Class III
Wax productsCandlesHigh-hazard
(Group A expanded)
Paraffin or petroleum wax; blocksHigh-hazard
(Group A expanded)
Wire, cable, spoolsSpools; plastic; emptyHigh-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
Spools; wood; emptyClass III
Wire or cable; PVC insulated; metal or wood spoolsClass II
Wire or cable; PVC insulated; plastic spoolsClass IV
Wire; bare; metal spools; uncartonedClass I
Wire; bare; metal spools; cartonedClass II
Wire; bare; plastic spools; cartonedClass IV
Wire; bare; plastic spools; uncartonedHigh-hazard
(Group A unexpanded)
Wire; bare; wood or cardboard spoolsClass II
Wood productsWood patternsClass IV
Wood products (such as fiberboard, lumber, particle board, plywood,
pressboard with smooth ends and edges); bundled solid blocks
Class II
Wood products (such as fiberboard, lumber, particle board, plywood,
pressboard with smooth ends and edges); unbundled or nonsolid blocks
Class III
Wood products (such as toothpicks, clothespins and hangers)Class III

For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 gallon = 3.8 L, 1 ounce = 29.57 ml.

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