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

 

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