Discussion on fire separation distances between Class A factories under petrochemical regulations?
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1. According to petrochemical regulations, is the fire separation distance between Class A factories set at 30 meters, which is the fire separation distance required for Class A process units? ? 2. Clause 4.2.12 of the Petrochemical Regulations specifies that no requirements are set for fire separation distances between buildings; the Building Codes shall apply in such cases. Is it the case that even when following the petrochemical regulations, the spacing between Class A factories is determined by the building codes?
3. If there is a Class C storage tank attached to a Class A factory building, should the fire separation distance be calculated based on the outer wall of this storage tank?
1. The fire separation distance between Class A factories is set at 30 meters, in line with the fire separation distance required for Class A process installations； 2. Clause 4.2.12 of the Petrochemical Regulations specifies that no requirements are set for fire separation distances between buildings; the Building Code shall be applied in such cases ； Where the petrochemical regulations do not provide specific details, that is, for those other than categories A and B, the construction regulations apply ； 3. There is a Class C storage tank outside the Class A factory building; the fire separation distance shall be calculated based on the outer wall of this storage tank.