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fuel tank location

D6 Bo ยท 2014-07-31 14:14

How close to my shop can I safely place my 150 gallon above ground Diesel tank? Thanks, D6 Bo

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  1. #1lantraxco2014-07-31 16:33

    Ask your insurance company, local fire marshall, and county code department. Regulations vary by state and county, and if you want your insurance if you have insurance, to pay out in case of a fire, you need to keep them happy and have any needed permits and inspection certificates on file. Aside from that, we always used to put them up against a side or back wall, never worried about it. Makes a difference if it's double walled or just a plain old single wall tank too.

  2. #2pafarmer2014-07-31 17:48

    Double walled is usually as close as you desire...single wall is no where on the property usually....local fire codes and insurance should be contacted prior yo placing either...

  3. #3D6 Bo2014-07-31 21:27

    Thanks, I will check it out. D6 Bo