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Proper Separation Distances for your Fuel and Chemical Storage systems are crucial in running a safe and a code compliant facility. NFPA 30A regulations provide minimum separation requirements. Are you in Compliance? Ffind out by following our guidelines listed below.

NFPA 30A Separation Requirements

Fuel Storage
Tank Type	From Nearest Building on Same Property	From Nearest Fuel Dispensing Device	From Lot Line Including Opposite Side of a Public Way	Distance from the Nearest Side of Any Public Way
Tanks In Vaults (0-15,000 Gal)	0	0	0	0
Protected Aboveground (0-6000 Gal)	5	0	15	5
Protected Aboveground (6000-12000 Gal)	15	0	25	15
Fire-resistant tanks	25	25	50	25
Other tanks meeting NFPA30 requirements	50	50	100	50
* Min Distance Between Tanks is 3ft (if tank is in vault, separate compartments required)
Chemical Storage
Area of Designated Site	Distance Between Individual Lockers	Distance from Locker to Property Line	Distance from Locker to Nearest Side of Public Ways
<100	5	10	5
>100 and <500	5	20	10
>500 and <1500	5	30	20

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Fuel Storage

Aboveground Storage Tanks
ConVault UL 2085 Tanks
Vehicle Dispensing
Emergency Power
Alternative Fueling
Marina Fueling
Aviation Fueling
Waste Oil
Fuel Management
Liquid Containment Vaults

Chemical Storage

Chemical Storage Buildings
Emergency Shower
Portable Storage Buildings
Household Hazardous Waste

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