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Fire Code ClassesFire Code ClassesFlammable Liquids -

Flash Points below 100 degrees F - Class I Liquids

Class IA – Flash Point below 73 degrees and boiling point below 100 degrees

Class IB – Flash Point below 73 degrees and boiling point above 100 degrees

Class IC – Flash Point above 73 degrees and below 100 degrees

Fire Code ClassesFire Code ClassesCombustible Liquids -

Flash Points at or above 100 degrees F - Class II & III Liquids

Class II – Flash Point above 100 degrees and below 140 degrees

Class IIIA – Flash Point above 140 degrees and below 200 degrees

Class IIIB – Flash Point at or above 200 degrees

Fire Code ClassesFire Code ClassesExample of Classes

Acetone IB

Biodiesel IIIB

Diesel II

Ethanol IB

Gasoline IB

Jet Fuel II

Kerosene IIIA

Methanol IB

Vegetable Oil IIIB

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675 IAC 22-2.4675 IAC 22-2.4Current EditionCurrent Edition Proposed EditionProposed Edition 20082008 2014??2014?? Chapter 22Chapter 22 Chapter 23 Chapter 23675 IAC 22-2.4-23675 IAC 22-2.4-23 675 IAC 22-2.4-24675 IAC 22-2.4-24 IFC 2006IFC 2006 IFC 2012 IFC 2012

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Chapter 22 (23)Chapter 22 (23)Motor Fuel Dispensing Motor Fuel Dispensing

Facilities and Repair Facilities and Repair GaragesGarages

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Plans and specifications shall be submitted in Plans and specifications shall be submitted in accordance with the General Administrative accordance with the General Administrative Rules.Rules.

Indiana Fire CodeIndiana Fire CodeProposed: Adds the following:Proposed: Adds the following:Plans shall include the method of storage and Plans shall include the method of storage and dispensing, quantities and types of liquids to dispensing, quantities and types of liquids to be stored, distances from tanks and dispensers be stored, distances from tanks and dispensers to property lines and buildings, vehicle access, to property lines and buildings, vehicle access, fire appliances, collision barriers, design and fire appliances, collision barriers, design and construction of tanks, tank supports, construction of tanks, tank supports, secondary containment, tank venting, vapor secondary containment, tank venting, vapor recovery provisions, and emergency controls.recovery provisions, and emergency controls.

Indiana Fire CodeIndiana Fire CodeMaximum Capacity Class I, II, IIIMaximum Capacity Class I, II, III

Present: Present:

Individual Tank: 10,000 GallonsIndividual Tank: 10,000 Gallons

Aggregate Capacity: 18,000 GallonsAggregate Capacity: 18,000 Gallons

Proposed:Proposed:

Individual Tank: 12,000 GallonsIndividual Tank: 12,000 Gallons

Aggregate Capacity: 48,000 GallonsAggregate Capacity: 48,000 Gallons

Minimum Distance RequirementsMinimum Distance Requirements

UL2085 Class I 6,000 Gals or LessUL2085 Class I 6,000 Gals or Less

Distance DescriptionDistance Description PresentPresent ProposedProposed

To Important BldgTo Important Bldg 5 5 5 5To Fleet Fuel DispenserTo Fleet Fuel Dispenser 0 0 0 0To Public Fuel DispenserTo Public Fuel Dispenser N/A N/A 2525To Lot LineTo Lot Line 15 15 1515To Public WayTo Public Way 15 15 5 5Between TanksBetween Tanks 3 3 3 3

Minimum Distance RequirementsMinimum Distance Requirements

UL2085 Class I Greater than 6,000 GalsUL2085 Class I Greater than 6,000 Gals

Distance DescriptionDistance Description PresentPresent ProposedProposed

To Important BldgTo Important Bldg 15 15 15 15To Fleet Fuel DispenserTo Fleet Fuel Dispenser 0 0 0 0To Public Fuel DispenserTo Public Fuel Dispenser N/A N/A 2525To Lot LineTo Lot Line 25 25 2525To Public WayTo Public Way 15 15 1515Between TanksBetween Tanks 3 3 3 3

Minimum Distance RequirementsMinimum Distance Requirements

UL2085 Class II, III 6,000 Gals or LessUL2085 Class II, III 6,000 Gals or Less

Distance DescriptionDistance Description PresentPresent ProposedProposed(Following is same as Class I)(Following is same as Class I)

To Important BldgTo Important Bldg 5 5 5 5To Fleet Fuel DispenserTo Fleet Fuel Dispenser 0 0 0 0To Public Fuel DispenserTo Public Fuel Dispenser N/A N/A 2525To Lot LineTo Lot Line 15 15 1515To Public WayTo Public Way 15 15 5 5Between TanksBetween Tanks 3 3 3 3

Minimum Distance RequirementsMinimum Distance Requirements

UL2085 Class II, III Greater than 6,000 GalsUL2085 Class II, III Greater than 6,000 Gals

Distance DescriptionDistance Description PresentPresent ProposedProposed(Following is same as Class I)(Following is same as Class I)

To Important BldgTo Important Bldg 15 15 15 15To Fleet Fuel DispenserTo Fleet Fuel Dispenser 0 0 0 0To Public Fuel DispenserTo Public Fuel Dispenser N/A N/A 2525To Lot LineTo Lot Line 25 25 2525To Public WayTo Public Way 15 15 1515Between TanksBetween Tanks 3 3 3 3

Minimum Distance RequirementsMinimum Distance Requirements

UL142 Class I 1,100 Gals or LessUL142 Class I 1,100 Gals or LessSingle Tank Only Allowed)Single Tank Only Allowed)

Distance DescriptionDistance Description PresentPresent ProposedProposed

To Important BldgTo Important Bldg 50 50 30 30To Fleet Fuel DispenserTo Fleet Fuel Dispenser 50 50 0 0To Public Fuel DispenserTo Public Fuel Dispenser N/A N/A N/AN/ATo Lot LineTo Lot Line 100 100 5050To Public WayTo Public Way 50 50 3030Between TanksBetween Tanks 100 100 100100

Minimum Distance RequirementsMinimum Distance Requirements

UL142 Class II, III 6,000 Gals or LessUL142 Class II, III 6,000 Gals or LessAggregate: 18,000 GalsAggregate: 18,000 Gals

Distance DescriptionDistance Description PresentPresent ProposedProposed

To Important BldgTo Important Bldg 100 100 10 10To Fleet Fuel DispenserTo Fleet Fuel Dispenser 50 50 0 0To Public Fuel DispenserTo Public Fuel Dispenser N/A N/A N/AN/ATo Lot LineTo Lot Line 200 200 5050To Public WayTo Public Way 100 100 1010Between TanksBetween Tanks 3 3 3 3

Minimum Distance RequirementsMinimum Distance Requirements

UL142 Class II, III 6,001 Gals to 10,000UL142 Class II, III 6,001 Gals to 10,000Aggregate: 18,000 GalsAggregate: 18,000 Gals

Distance DescriptionDistance Description PresentPresent ProposedProposed

To Important BldgTo Important Bldg 100 100 30 30To Fleet Fuel DispenserTo Fleet Fuel Dispenser 50 50 0 0To Public Fuel DispenserTo Public Fuel Dispenser N/A N/A N/AN/ATo Lot LineTo Lot Line 200 200 5050To Public WayTo Public Way 100 100 3030Between TanksBetween Tanks 3 3 3 3

AST Reminders:AST Reminders:

Tanks shall be provided with automatic fuel shut-Tanks shall be provided with automatic fuel shut-off devices capable of stopping the delivery of off devices capable of stopping the delivery of fuel when the level in the tank reaches 90% of fuel when the level in the tank reaches 90% of

tank capacity.tank capacity.

Shut-Off at 90%Shut-Off at 90%

Not: Alarm at 90% and shut-off at 95%Not: Alarm at 90% and shut-off at 95%

AST Reminders:AST Reminders:

Guard posts or other means shall be provided to Guard posts or other means shall be provided to protect the area where tanks are installed.protect the area where tanks are installed.

•Constructed of Steel not less than 4 inches in diameter Constructed of Steel not less than 4 inches in diameter and concrete filledand concrete filled

•Spaced not more than 4 feet between posts on center.Spaced not more than 4 feet between posts on center.•Set not less than 3 feet deep in a concrete footing ot not Set not less than 3 feet deep in a concrete footing ot not

less than a 15 inch diameter.less than a 15 inch diameter.•Set with the top of the posts not less than 3 feet above Set with the top of the posts not less than 3 feet above

ground.ground.•Located not less than 3 feet from the protected object.Located not less than 3 feet from the protected object.

AST Reminders:AST Reminders:

Tank and tank enclosure openings shall be Tank and tank enclosure openings shall be through the top only - all tanks - horizontal and through the top only - all tanks - horizontal and

vertical.vertical.

Questions/DiscussionQuestions/Discussion