In the College of American Pathologists Laboratory Accreditation Manual
(October 2000 addition) on pg 26 it states:

Ignitable liquids must be stored properly. Up to two gallons may be
stored, per 100 square feet of space, if contained within flammable
liquid storage cans or safety cabinets. Up to one gallon per 100 square
feet may be stored if the material is stored outside of safety cans and
cabinets. Up to four gallons per 100 square feet may be stored in
laboratories with sprinkler systems. Safety cabinets may be unvented or
vented to the outdoors. If unvented, the bung caps must be in the
venting ports. If vented to the outdoors, ventilation ducts must be
explosion proof.

Hope this helps.

Lance Erickson HTL(ASCP)
Supervisor Anatomic Pathology
Primary Childrens Medical Center
Salt Lake City, UT 

>>> Laurie Colbert  10/18/01 11:33AM >>>
We have CAP inspection coming up in a few weeks.  What is the rule
about
having flammables out (not in a flammable cabinet)?  I'm talking about
reagents that will be used during the day.  Is it one gallon or less
of
each solution?

Laurie Colbert