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5704.2.7.3 Tank Vents for Normal Venting

Fire Code 2021 of Colorado > 57 Flammable and Combustible Liquids > 5704 Storage > 5704.2 Tank Storage > 5704.2.7 Design, Fabrication and Construction Requirements for Tanks > 5704.2.7.3 Tank Vents for Normal Venting
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Tank vents for normal venting shall be installed and maintained in accordance with Sections 5704.2.7.3.1 through 5704.2.7.3.5.3.

5704.2.7.3.1 Vent Lines

Vent lines from tanks shall not be used for purposes other than venting unless approved.

5704.2.7.3.2 Vent-Line Flame Arresters and Pressure-Vacuum Vents

Listed or approved flame arresters or pressure-vacuum (PV) vents that remain closed unless venting under pressure or vacuum conditions shall be installed in normal vents of tanks containing Class IB and IC liquids.
Vent-line flame arresters shall be installed in accordance with their listing or API 2000 and maintained in accordance with Section 21.8.6 of NFPA 30 or API 2000. In-line flame arresters in piping systems shall be installed and maintained in accordance with their listing or API 2028. Pressure-vacuum vents shall be installed in accordance with Section 21.4.3 of NFPA 30 or API 2000 and maintained in accordance with Section 21.8.6 of NFPA 30 or API 2000.
Exception: Where determined by the fire code official that the use of these devices can result in damage to the tank.

5704.2.7.3.3 Vent Pipe Outlets

Vent pipe outlets for tanks storing Class I, II or IIIA liquids shall be located such that the vapors are released at a safe point outside of buildings and not less than 12 feet (3658 mm) above the finished ground level. Vapors shall be discharged upward or horizontally away from adjacent walls to assist in vapor dispersion. Vent outlets shall be located such that flammable vapors will not be trapped by eaves or other obstructions and shall be not less than 5 feet (1524 mm) from building openings or lot lines of properties that can be built on. Vent outlets on atmospheric tanks storing Class IIIB liquids are allowed to discharge inside a building where the vent is a normally closed vent.
Exception: Vent pipe outlets on tanks storing Class IIIB liquid inside buildings and connected to fuel-burning equipment shall be located such that the vapors are released to a safe location outside of buildings.

5704.2.7.3.4 Installation of Vent Piping

Vent piping shall be designed, sized, constructed and installed in accordance with Section 5703.6. Vent pipes shall be installed such that they will drain toward the tank without sags or traps in which liquid can collect. Vent pipes shall be installed in such a manner so as not to be subject to physical damage or vibration.

5704.2.7.3.5 Manifolding

Tank vent piping shall not be manifolded unless required for special purposes such as vapor recovery, vapor conservation or air pollution control.

5704.2.7.3.5.1 Above-Ground Tanks

For above-ground tanks, manifolded vent pipes shall be adequately sized to prevent system pressure limits from being exceeded where manifolded tanks are subject to the same fire exposure.

5704.2.7.3.5.2 Underground Tanks

For underground tanks, manifolded vent pipes shall be sized to prevent system pressure limits from being exceeded when manifolded tanks are filled simultaneously.

5704.2.7.3.5.3 Tanks Storing Class I Liquids

Vent piping for tanks storing Class I liquids shall not be manifolded with vent piping for tanks storing Class II and III liquids unless positive means are provided to prevent the vapors from Class I liquids from entering tanks storing Class II and III liquids, to prevent contamination and possible change in classification of less volatile liquid.

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5704.2.7.3 Flammable and Combustible Liquids, Tank Vents for Normal Venting
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5704.2.7.3.4 Flammable and Combustible Liquids, Installation of Vent Piping
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Fire Code 2018 of Colorado > 57 Flammable and Combustible Liquids > 5704 Storage > 5704.2 Tank Storage > 5704.2.7 Design, Fabrication and Construction Requirements for Tanks > 5704.2.7.3 Tank Vents for Normal Venting > 5704.2.7.3.4 Installation of Vent Piping
5704.2.7.3.2 Flammable and Combustible Liquids, Vent-Line Flame Arresters and Pressure-Vacuum Vents
be installed in normal vents of tanks containing Class IB and IC liquids. Vent-line flame arresters shall be installed in accordance with their listing ...
Fire Code 2018 of Colorado > 57 Flammable and Combustible Liquids > 5704 Storage > 5704.2 Tank Storage > 5704.2.7 Design, Fabrication and Construction Requirements for Tanks > 5704.2.7.3 Tank Vents for Normal Venting > 5704.2.7.3.2 Vent-Line Flame Arresters and Pressure-Vacuum Vents
5704.2.7.3.2 Flammable and Combustible Liquids, Vent-Line Flame Arresters and Pressure-Vacuum Vents
be installed in normal vents of tanks containing Class IB and IC liquids. Vent-line flame arresters shall be installed in accordance with their listing ...
Fire Code 2021 of Colorado > 57 Flammable and Combustible Liquids > 5704 Storage > 5704.2 Tank Storage > 5704.2.7 Design, Fabrication and Construction Requirements for Tanks > 5704.2.7.3 Tank Vents for Normal Venting > 5704.2.7.3.2 Vent-Line Flame Arresters and Pressure-Vacuum Vents
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