Commodity Classification

This presentation reviews the requirements for commodity classification in NFPA 13. It guides participants through the process of classifying commodities based on the composition of the unit load and discusses who is ultimately responsible for classifying commodities.

At the completion of this seminar, you should be able to:

1. Identify the storage heights permitted for low-piled and high-piled storage of Class I-IV commodities and Group A plastics
2. Classify commodities based on method of storage and unit load composition
3. Determine the amount of expanded and nonexpanded Group A plastics permitted in each commodity classification

JOSHUA MCDONALD, MSET, CFPS, CWBSP, WBITM

Joshua McDonald, MSET, CFPS, CWBSP, WBITM, is a technical programs specialist for AFSA, where he is responsible for developing, updating, and delivering technical content. He has experience in all areas of training for fire protection industry professionals including web-based and hands-on learning. As a manufacturer, McDonald has been involved in research and development of new fire protection products and has experience with risk engineering applying to the installation of fire protection systems. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in fire protection and safety engineering technology and Master of Science degree in Fire Safety and Explosion Protection from Oklahoma State University. McDonald is a member of NFPA and SFPE.