NFPA 30A Separation Requirements
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? Find out
by following our guidelines listed below.
| 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 | |
