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3404.1.2 Tank Capacity Limitations

NYC Fire Code 2014 > 34 Flammable and Combustible Liquids > 3404 Storage > 3404.1 General > 3404.1.2 Tank Capacity Limitations
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Except at a bulk plant or terminal or as otherwise specified in this chapter, the capacity of flammable and combustible liquid storage tanks shall not exceed the amounts set forth in FC 3404.1.2.1 through 3404.1.2.4.

3404.1.2.1 Underground Flammable Liquid Tanks

Individual underground flammable liquid storage tanks shall not exceed a capacity of 4,000 gallons (15 140 L). The aggregate capacity of underground flammable liquid storage tanks at a premises shall not exceed 20,000 gallons (75 700 L).

3404.1.2.2 Underground Combustible Liquid Tanks

Individual underground combustible liquid storage tanks shall not exceed a capacity of 12,000 gallons (45 420 L). The aggregate capacity of underground combustible liquid storage tanks at a premises shall not exceed 40,000 gallons (151 400 L).

3404.1.2.3 Aboveground, Outdoor Combustible Liquid Tanks

The aggregate capacity of aboveground combustible liquid tanks installed outdoors at a premises shall not exceed 30,000 gallons (113 550 L).

3404.1.2.4 Aboveground, Indoor Combustible Liquid Tanks

The aggregate capacity of aboveground combustible liquid tanks installed indoors shall not exceed 20,000 gallons (75 700 L).

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