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TGMS – Basis of <strong>Design</strong><br />

Basis of <strong>Design</strong>: Code Requirements + Best Practices<br />

• There are many different TGMS code requirements. Examples include:<br />

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International Building Code (IBC)<br />

International Fire code (IFC)<br />

International Mechanical Code (IMC)<br />

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)…<br />

• Local Jurisdiction requirements<br />

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City Fire Department<br />

State Amendments…<br />

• Insurance/Best practices<br />

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FM Global Property Loss Prevention<br />

SEMI Guidelines<br />

ACGIH TWA-TLVs…<br />

• Sometimes – adopted codes will require compliance with other standards.<br />

An example:<br />

▫ IFC – Pyrophoric Materials : 6405.3 Silane <strong>Gas</strong>. The use of silane gas, and gas<br />

mixtures with a silane concentration of 1.37% or more by volume, shall be in<br />

accordance with CGA G-13 (Storage and Handling of Silane and Silane Mixtures).<br />

2012 NE SESHA Conference

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