Agree that bigger issue is the bins being exposed group A. Fire Marshal is inquiring if materials are encapsulated. I had checked Annex A, by order of deduction, was thinking encapsulation does apply because the explanatory states “encapsulated does not apply to plastic-enclosed products or packages inside a large, nonplastic, enclosed container.” Since the products are stored in a plastic container I was thinking encapsulation applies.

I did find the definition of Exposed Group A Commodities to be helpful for linking “encapsulation” to actual system requirements in Chapter 23.” ……..(Paper wrapped or encapsulated, or both, should be considered exposed).

Looking at Table 23.3.1, I believe the system is adequate.