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NFPA 22 - Stainless Tanks? 1

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Does NFPA 22 allow for tanks constructed in stainless steel?
 
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No. Section 4.3.1 limits the materials of construction to carbon steel, FRP,wood or concrete.
 
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Thanks, I suspected that to be the case. But can anyone address the reason for this exclusion of stanless steel in this application?
 
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Probably because NFPA 22 allows prescriptive designs and these designs never contemplated the use of stainless steel. If you wanted to design a tank using stainless steel, it could be accepted by the authority having jursidiction provided you demonstrate the design complies with NFPA 22.
 
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