Spacing Requirements 2

[99491]

Can someone please tell me the spacing requirements in a depot between 2 storage tanks and also between a storage tank and bund wall.

 

[racp12]

You should see NFPA 30-2008, Section 22.4.

 

[99491]

Thanks. However I do not have NFPA 30 and need the information asap. Is there any chance you could please advise on my 2 requirements. Would be much appreciated.

 

[rneill]

The rules in NFPA 30 are complex and it is not possible to provide an answer without further details pertaining to the installation including:

- Type of tank (floating roof, fixed roof, horizontal, etc)
- Contents (Class 1, Class 2, Class 3a, etc.)
- Tank size (diameter and volume)
- Tank operating pressure

I recommend you go to a site like Techstreet.com where you can purchase NFPA 30 for immediate download and then you'd be able to review the requirments and make an appropriate selection

Regards,

 

[MJCronin]

99...

If your depot involves multi-million dollar tanks being designed and constructed, it is worthwhile to spend a few dollars on the necessary codes and standards that govern the safety of the installation.

Forty six bucks.......

http://www.nfpa.org/aboutthecodes/AboutTheCodes.asp?DocNum=30&cookie_test=1

-MJC