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5704.2.9.6.1.1 Location of Tanks With Pressures 2

Fire Code 2018 of Colorado > 57 Flammable and Combustible Liquids > 5704 Storage > 5704.2 Tank Storage > 5704.2.9 Above-Ground Tanks > 5704.2.9.6 Above-Ground Tanks Outside of Buildings > 5704.2.9.6.1 Locations Where Above-Ground Tanks Are Prohibited > 5704.2.9.6.1.1 Location of Tanks With Pressures 2
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5 psig or less. Above-ground tanks operating at pressures not exceeding 2.5 psig (17.2 kPa) for storage of Class I, II or IIIA liquids, which are designed with a floating roof, a weak roof-to-shell seam or equipped with emergency venting devices limiting pressure to 2.5 psig (17.2 kPa), shall be located in accordance with Table 22.4.1.1(a) of NFPA 30.
Exceptions:
  1. Vertical tanks having a weak roof-to-shell seam and storing Class IIIA liquids are allowed to be located at one-half the distances specified in Table 22.4.1.1(a) of NFPA 30, provided that the tanks are not within a diked area or drainage path for a tank storing Class I or II liquids.
  2. Liquids with boilover characteristics and unstable liquids in accordance with Sections 5704.2.9.6.1.3 and 5704.2.9.6.1.4.
  3. For protected above-ground tanks in accordance with Section 5704.2.9.7 and tanks in at-grade or above-grade vaults in accordance with Section 5704.2.8, the distances in Table 22.4.1.1(b) of NFPA 30 shall apply and shall be reduced by one-half, but not to less than 5 feet (1524 mm).

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