Water tanks are installed between Class A factories; how should the fire separation distance be calculated?
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This post was last edited by r02t on 2017-12-24 at 15:59. Hello everyone; currently, both of the Class A factories have an open-frame structure. The distance between the two factories is 30.5 meters, with a road and open space in between. It meets the petrochemical regulations. Now, is it possible to install 2 water tanks with a capacity of 500 cubic meters in the open area between the two factory buildings? The water in these 2 tanks is intended for use by one of the workshops; should the fire separation distance be considered only with regard to the equipment in Class A factories? Water tanks are installed between Class A factories; how should the fire separation distance be calculated? The spacing specified in the petrochemical regulations is measured from the outer wall of the equipment. Does it suffice to calculate it based on the outer wall of the equipment in Class A workshops, without taking into account the presence of water tanks?
The water tank is considered part of the equipment’s exterior structure as it is used within the installation; the medium contained within it is treated according to the highest classification standards (Class A). Since it is a water tank, it can be placed at the edge of the installation, with no requirement for a specific distance from the other equipment inside the installation – as long as its functional requirements are met