[Airplaneguy57]

Just like the subject line says, Who did you notify. Since I'm living in a neighborhood and planning to brew in my garage should I notify someone, like fire dept, police ect to keep me from being jolted out of bed in the middle of the night under suspension of making meth or some other drug? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

 

[RickHredf250]

Thats a good question and I thought about it when I started, but then I am still thinking about it!
National Fire code does come into play due to the methanol. I think it was like, 10 gallons max based on the flamability rating.
I will probably continue to think about who to contact...... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif
Rick H...

 

[Wesben]

I remember reading somewhere before getting started about notifying your local fire department and making hazardous waste signs and having a plan and all that stuff. I figured I wasn't going to open that can of worms.

 

[Nitro454]

absolutely no one. I dont want ppl knowing what i'm doing. Just keep it all in my barn so no one really has a clue and keep my mouth shut. I figure when you start lettin ppl know is when you'll start getting incestigated as to why you arent paying road tax. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif

 

[waterdude]

Don't store over 10 gallons of methanol (like someone already mentioned), other than that don't tell anyone or the hippies will start showing up with their hands (cans) out... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

No one needs to know except your friends,

--Hugh

 

[DR435rider]

Someone here mentioned hazardous waste issues. What hazardous waste? Remember, there's a difference between a hazardous material (methanol, caustic) and hazardous waste. Its not a waste until you are ready to throw it out as unusable for its intended purpose. Our waste stream is NON-hazardous glycerin.

In most cases, hazardous chemicals in what are considered 'industrial quantities' means letting local officials know what you have on hand.

In most states (maybe all) we have a Tier Two Community Right to Know law that states we must disclose a list of the hazardous materials, quantities and where they are stored. All chemicals have reporting thresholds. I doubt seriously we are going to have enough KOH or NaOH to worry about. The methanol may be a different issue. The more hazardous the chemical, the less it takes to trigger reporting requirements. Makes sense though.

These are typically commercial issues. Hazardous chemical storage in a residential setting is a different can of worms. Its probably not even an issue.

Check with some local racers regarding storage of methanol in their garage. The gasoline for your lawn mower is more flammable than our methanol. And your kitchen already has some caustic of varying types.

To me, the issue is safety to the emergency responders. The firemen need to know if there is a hazardous chemical behind door number one, two or three. This is especially true if it is reactive with water.... like our caustic.

I think talking to your local racers who use Methanol would be your best bet.

Todd T

 

[brahamfireman]

when the fire department shows up because your garage is on fire, tell them then. there realy isnt enough to make a huge problem. the cleaning supplys under your sink make for a worse fire then most would think.

Diesel Rod

 

[Airplaneguy57]

So let say I made an Appleseed system. How much methonal would I use for the process?

 

[Nitro454]

depends on the size of the batch. I just buy my methanol is 55 gallon drums and throw it on the other side of the barn of the processor. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif

 

[hheynow]

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Just like the subject line says, Who did you notify. Since I'm living in a neighborhood and planning to brew in my garage should I notify someone, like fire dept, police ect to keep me from being jolted out of bed in the middle of the night under suspension of making meth or some other drug? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

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storage considerations

 

[h2odrx]

Man!!! oops!! i told the building inspector/fire inspector, and the other fireman/fire inspector, the fire chief, and the chief of police (F250 owner), even invited them over, (none came) the fire guys always come over when i burn yard waste to see whats on fire (lots of smoke) I love small town USA!!!! ok i also work for this small town so even the mayor knows, but i wanted them to know, so IF something would happen they would not be surprised, but i still say as long as you stay safe first they only need to know when they need to know!