Flammable liquids are present throughout the performing arts facility. This article covers NFPA 30 liquid classification (Class I, II, III), flash points, approved containers and storage cabinets, quantity limits, dispensing hazards, bonding and grounding, spontaneous combustion from oily rags, and aerosol can safety.
Storage areas in performing arts facilities concentrate fire risk, fall hazards, and chemical exposures. This article covers OSHA housekeeping requirements, aisle and egress clearance, shelf load ratings, scenery storage, chemical segregation and NFPA 30 flammable liquid limits, and rigging hardware storage.
This article breaks down the essentials of how high school theaters should properly store paint—safely, legally, and in a way that supports a clean, efficient, and educational production environment. Whether you’re a drama teacher, technical director, or student crew member, these best practices will help keep your theater program running smoothly behind the scenes.
