Posted by Dave41A on December 28, 2020 at 09:01:44 from (71.161.68.213):
In Reply to: Causes of barn fires posted by Dave41A on December 27, 2020 at 18:26:04:
Thanks to everyone who replied. Many good suggestions which made me dig a little more.
The National Electrical Code (NEC) has a section on agricultural buildings (#547) but it is less than 3 pages long. Still, it has good information: Non-metallic conduit is required, GFCI protection all around, and dust & moisture proof lighting, electric motors, etc. I'll probably use low-voltage LED lights with solar cells to avoid the hassle, risk, and expense of 220/110 power. Or flashlights.
The International Building Code (IBC) has a few requirements regarding safety exits and access for the fire department, etc. Chapter 2 and Appendix C outline most of the requirements. However, IBC considers agricultural buildings "Category 1" (lowest risk to human life), so it does not say much.
The term "lightning" does not appear in the IBC. It's unclear if lightning protection is worth the risk.
This building will be for animals and their feed only. The tractors, fuel, & oils will go in a different building.
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