Session 10

"Watering Down" Danger: A Deep Dive into Miscible Flammable Liquids and the Ontario Fire Code

This presentation offers a comprehensive evaluation of the recent amendments to the Ontario Fire Code concerning water-miscible flammable liquids. The presentation will incorporate case studies of alternative solutions necessitated prior to the Code's revision, provide a summary of parallel regulations (with consideration for FM standards and the National Canadian Codes), and specifically address real-world industrial applications for prevalent water-miscible liquids such as methanol (windshield washer fluid) and ethanol (manufacturing and laboratories). Attendees can expect to better understand what water-miscible liquids are, where they are likely to be found in design projects and permits, and how to navigate the fire safety requirements for these common products.    

Melinda Amador

Code Next 

Specializing in hazardous materials and Fire Code compliance, Melinda Amador from CodeNext Inc. works with building operators and designers to find compliant solutions for the storage and use of dangerous goods in industrial settings. With over 18 years of experience in the practice of fire protection and life safety consulting and degrees in Chemical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, Melinda approaches fire safety from a risk assessment and chemical hazards perspective. Projects include the evaluation of compliance for flammable and combustible liquids, compressed gases, other dangerous goods, and dust hazards and include applications for: rail terminals, ethanol refineries, cannabis extraction environments, pharmaceutical campuses, plastics and electronics manufacturing facilities, and bulk distribution and warehousing operations.