Fuel Storage Tank

[Corey Friedman]

Hi Codeman,

I hope all is well. Here's the scoop.

An underground diesel fuel storage tank used for a legally required standby generator has failed. A temporary above ground disel fuel storage tank will be installed for the generator while the underground tank is removed, ground cleaned up and a new tank installed. The length of time this will take is unknown.

The temporary above ground diesel fuel storage tank is 500 gallons and has two temporay rubber hoses running between the storage tank and the genny.

The distance between the temp storage tank and genny is approx 5 feet. Distance between storage tank and building is approx 35 feet and distance between storage tank and a Com Ed transformer (size unknown) is approx. 15 feet.

Several questions for you.

1. Thoughts on distances.
2. Your take on NFPA 1 Chapter 66 as it applies to this.
3. Would you agree that the flash point for diesel is approx. 143 degree F making it a Class III A combustible liquid.
4. Thoughts on grounding / bonding.
5. I don't have NFPA 30. Thoughts on significant issues from NFPA 30.

As always, your insight is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Corey

[Jerry Peck - Codeman]