Diesel Storage Tank

[Bully]

Out here, they also call for a self closing door on the flammable liquids cabinet.

 

[Junkman]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Out here, they also call for a self closing door on the flammable liquids cabinet. )</font>

In California, I am surprised that they don't require a label that says "known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm." per Prop 65. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[JerryG]

<font color="blue"> In California, I am surprised that they don't require a label that says "known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm." per Prop 65. </font>
I don't think that they talk about that very much anymore. They just put the sticker on "Everything". /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Jaeger]

Thanks dmanspadge,

That's on the line of what I was looking for. I figure I can build a fuel shed around the bucket. I'll keep it accessable so I can keep a good coat of paint on it. (hate rust) ..............J

 

[LBrown59]

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Depending on how that freezer is constructed and if you had proper labeling it may be OK. If you read below from NFPA 30, 2003 edition, you can even store the flammable liquid in a wood box! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

6.3 Design, Construction, and Capacity of Storage Cabinets.

6.3.1 The volume of Class I, Class II, and Class IIIA liquids stored in a storage cabinet shall not exceed 454 L (120 gal).

6.3.2 The number of storage cabinets located in any one fire area shall not exceed three.

Exception No. 1: In an industrial occupancy, additional storage cabinets, in groups of not more than three cabinets, shall be permitted to be located in the same fire area, if a minimum separation of 30 m (100 ft) is maintained between each group.

Exception No. 2: In an industrial occupancy that is protected by an automatic sprinkler system that is designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, the number of cabinets in any one group shall be permitted to be increased to six.
6.3.3 Storage cabinets that meet at least one of the following sets of requirements shall be acceptable for storage of liquids:
(1) Storage cabinets that are designed and constructed to limit the internal temperature at the center of the cabinet and 25 mm (1 in.) from the top of the cabinet to not more than 163°C (325°F), when subjected to a 10-minute fire test that simulates the fire exposure of the standard time–temperature curve specified in NFPA 251, Standard Methods of Tests of Fire Endurance of Building Construction and Materials, shall be acceptable. All joints and seams shall remain tight and the door shall remain securely closed during the test.

(2)Metal storage cabinets that are constructed in the following manner shall be acceptable:

(a) The bottom, top, door, and sides of the cabinet shall be at least No. 18 gauge sheet steel and shall be double-walled, with 38 mm (1½ in.) air space.
(b) Joints shall be riveted, welded, or made tight by some equally effective means.
(c) The door shall be provided with a three-point latch arrangement, and the door sill shall be raised at least 50 mm (2 in.) above the bottom of the cabinet to retain spilled liquid within the cabinet.

(3) Wooden cabinets constructed in the following manner shall be aceppable:
(a) The bottom, sides, and top shall be constructed of exterior grade plywood that is at least 25 mm (1 in.) thick and of a type that will not break down or delaminate under fire conditions.
(b) All joints shall be rabbetted and shall be fastened in two directions with wood screws. Where more than one door is used, there shall be a rabbetted overlap of not less than 25 mm (1 in.).
(c) Doors shall be equipped with a means of latching and hinges shall be constructed and mounted in such a manner as to not lose their holding capacity when subjected to fire exposure.
(d) A raised sill or pan capable of containing a 50 mm (2 in.) depth of liquid shall be provided at the bottom of the cabinet to retain spilled liquid within the cabinet.

(4) Listed storage cabinets that have been constructed and tested in accordance with 6.3.3(1) shall be acceptable.
6.3.4* The storage cabinet shall not be required by this code to be vented for fire protection purposes, and vent openings shall be sealed with the bungs supplied with the cabinet or with bungs specified by the cabinet manufacturer. However, if the storage cabinet is vented for any reason, the cabinet shall be vented directly to outdoors in such a manner that will not compromise the specified performance of the cabinet and in a manner that is acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.
6.3.5 Storage cabinets shall be marked in conspicuous lettering:
FLAMMABLE — KEEP FIRE AWAY. )</font>
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1* 6.3.2 The number of storage cabinets located in any one fire area shall not exceed three.

2*Exception No. 1: In an industrial occupancy, additional storage cabinets, in groups of not more than three cabinets, shall be permitted to be located in the same fire area, if a minimum separation of 30 m (100 ft) is maintained between each group.

Tom
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1*Tom I'm having a hard time following you on this: For 1 thing what is a fire area?
As to the storage cabinets is this talking about them being inside a building or other structure,or is it about them being located out doors?

2*Mine is not an industrial situation but rather a private residential matter.
Unlike the cabinets discussed in your information the freezer is outdoors.
This being case I don't see any relevance between the info that you supplied and my situation.

 

[LBrown59]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Out here, they also call for a self closing door on the flammable liquids cabinet. )</font>

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You are talking about commercial, industrial and manufacturing situations here aren't you?

 

[NY_Yankees_Fan]

LBrown

The above applies to industry/commercial occupancies. As I listed above the following applies to a residential occupancy:


</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Here is what it says how much liquid you can have in your home.

6.5.3 Dwellings and Residential Buildings Containing Not More than Three Dwelling Units and Accompanying Attached and Detached Garages. Storage in excess of 95 L (25 gal) of Class I and Class II liquids combined shall be prohibited. In addition, storage in excess of 230 L (60 gal) of Class IIIA liquid shall be prohibited.
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Hope this helps, if not let me know.

 

[LBrown59]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( LBrown

As I listed above the following applies to a residential occupancy:


</font><font color="blueclass=small">( Here is what it says how much liquid you can have in your home.

6.5.3 Dwellings and Residential Buildings Containing Not More than Three Dwelling Units and Accompanying Attached and Detached Garages. Storage in excess of 95 L (25 gal) of Class I and Class II liquids combined shall be prohibited. In addition, storage in excess of 230 L (60 gal) of Class IIIA liquid shall be prohibited.
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Hope this helps, if not let me know. )</font>
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You can keep up to (25 gal) of Class LI and Class II liquids combined
You can keep up to (60 gal) of Class IIIA liquid.

So if you have one 5 gallon can of gas it don't make any difference if you have the can in a garage, Basement, setting on the lawn or in the driveway.

As in my case with the old freezer.
Whither or not the freezer is located inside or outside of the dwelling or garage makes no difference either. Correct?

Have I interpreted the above correctly or not?

Also The size of my property and the number of acres owned would not change any of this correct?

 

[NY_Yankees_Fan]

Correct /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[LBrown59]

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Thank you for the information and your assistance.