Typical Flammable and Combustible Liquids and Liquified Flammable Gases Tank Spacing to Other Areas and Equipment for Fire Consequences
Explosion and Toxic concerns may require greater spacing
Horizontal Distances (ft)
Atmopheric and Low pressure sotrage (non boil over) < 10,000 gals | Atmopheric and Low pressure sotrage (non boil over) > 10,000 gals | Atmospheric Storage (boil over potential) | Pressurized Storage | Refrigerated Flammable storage | |
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Public Access Right of Way | 25 | 100 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
Off-site populations: housing, offices | 50 | 100 | 250 | 250 | 250 |
Process Area battery limits | 25 | 100 | 100 | 250 | 100 |
Utility Battery Limits | 25 | 100 | 100 | 250 | 100 |
Fire water pumps | 50 | 200 | 200 | 250 | 200 |
ESD and mitigation system activation points | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
Reference: CCPS Guidelines for Facility siting and Layout Copyright 2003, 5.2, 5.5, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9, 6.8