The storage of wooden and plastic pallets has been a recognized hazard for many for years, but not everyone recognizes the hazard or respects what a pile of pallets can do when they catch on fire. Those that have seen a pallet fire know first hand how quickly things can get out of hand; this is primarily due to their means of construction which allows for great air flow during the fire. The 2018 IFC calls out this storage with several new requirements:
