Hazardous Materials Management
The type, quantity, and storage method of hazardous materials directly influence a facility’s design, occupancy classification, and fire protection systems.
We help clients navigate these requirements by determining compliance with Maximum Allowable Quantities (MAQs), assessing control areas, and identifying any need for Group H occupancy or additional safeguards.
Through a combination of technical rigor and practical insight, we help clients achieve safe, code-compliant, and efficient management of hazardous materials, supporting operational continuity while maintaining the highest standards of life safety.
Our expertise covers
Hazardous Material Inventory Statement (HMIS):
Preparation of a complete HMIS per IFC Section 5001.5.2, detailing hazardous material types, storage methods, container data, and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)
Hazardous Materials Storage and Use Plans:
Development and review of storage/use plans per IFC Section 5001.5.1, including control areas, containment, and separation requirements
Maximum Allowable Quantities (MAQ) Evaluation:
Comparison of on-site inventories against IFC MAQ limits, considering occupancy, storage conditions, building type, and fire protection provisions
Control Area Designation and Separation:
Analysis of control areas, fire-resistance-rated separations, and level-by-level allowances per IBC and IFC
Area Classification and Ventilation:
Identification of hazardous (classified) locations in line with NFPA 30, NFPA 70 (NEC), and NFPA 497, with ventilation and electrical design guidance to mitigate ignition risks
Regulatory Interface:
Preparation of compliance documentation and submissions to Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), including Dubai Civil Defense and Gulf regulators, with support during reviews and approvals
Hazardous Material Management Plan:
Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS)
