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see post 4 https://www.eng-tips.com/threads/generator-belly-tank.183503/

Would say this does not apply to you:: 1. NFPA 30 Scope section 1.1.2 item 9 - it says it is NOT applicable to "liquids in fuel tanks of... stationary engines" ; and Start with IFC chapter 57 than NFPA 30 chapter 22 How are you connected to this? Any FPE that can help you

Check post 6 and 8 See if that helps a little https://www.eng-tips.com/threads/separation-distance-between-generator-and-building.338145/

Hum unprotected If you have to comply with IFC, it will be in there I am thinking nfpa 30 applies, Will have to look at both of those Should have asked is this a general question or planned install?,, plus in the USA? If planned do you know what fire code is adopted

So the question you have to first ask is What kind of tank are you looking at Single wall Double wall Protected aboveground tank Other

Travis there is the fill option But if the gap is less than six inches, say five,,, doesn’t that negate sprinklers ?

Without seeing it or a cross section I would say yes combustible concealed space, sprinklers required Because space is not less than six inches Add another inch of insulation or something. See what others say

Not sure if ifc appendix for fire flow and spacing could be a criteria, for guidance on how many and where hydrants can be out of service

Have not heard the question asked before. Normally has to be in service at all times, yes down for maintenance, but should be in service as soon as possible Ifc 507.5.2 Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Fire hydrant systems shall be subject to periodic tests as required by the fire code...

If it looks like a fire alarm system,,,, I call it a fire alarm system. I guess the smokes are spaced per 72? Still should be monitored. How many sq ft???

See if parts of this, kind of give you an idea https://www.eng-tips.com/threads/dry-pendent-10-year-test.346675/

Well at first I was going to say monitoring required Than the answer by the book is no 2021 ibc 907.6.6 Monitoring Fire alarm systems required by this chapter or by the International Building Code shall be monitored by an approved supervising station in accordance with NFPA 72. Exception...

As others have stated , will give my spin 1. Get the exact sds for the item stored. You need the brand and item, the owner is supposed to supply that. Make sure it is up to date 2. Find out for that location if and what edition of building and fire code is afopted. Can play into the answer...

I would call manufacture tech support Ask them if it is ok.

Why the question

As long as installed per manufacture instructions,,,, I see no problem Normally I see them lower on the wall

You can also post here May get more responses https://www.thebuildingcodeforum.com/forum/forums/commercial-building-codes.17/

Sounds like it is required Without seeing a floor plan hard to call

Without seeing a floor plan. A little hard to call A few reasons maybe 1. Door is part of a rated assembly 2. Door is part of enclosed rated stair 3. Stop the spread of fire from one floor to another 4. Other reasons Does the door swing in direction of travel to an exit?

Aikah Have you looked at using extended coverage pendants ?