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Separation Distance [1]

The minimum acceptable distance that must separate storage tanks from property lines, nearby buildings and other tanks. Fire codes [2] require that both underground and aboveground tanks be positioned in accordance with minimum separation distances. 

In addition to public-safety considerations, the fire code requirements are intended to reduce the fire exposure of tanks and to ensure adequate space for fighting a fire, should one occur. 

Industry recommended practices, such as PEI/RP100 [3], Recommended Practices for Installation of Underground Liquid Storage Systems, also stipulate minimum separation distances between tanks [4], and between tanks and nearby buildings.

Source URL (modified on 10/22/2014): https://testing.pei.org/wiki/separation-distance

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[1] https://testing.pei.org/wiki/separation-distance
[2] https://testing.pei.org/node/665
[3] https://testing.pei.org/node/993
[4] https://testing.pei.org/node/272