Distance between storage tanks and structures
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The distances specified in the Building Code are those between storage tanks and buildings; so how is the distance from structures determined? There have to be some requirements, right!
First, clarify the definition of structures: generally speaking, a structure refers to an artificially built facility that does not have, do not include, or do not provide living space for humans, such as water towers, tanks, filtration tanks, clarification tanks, biogas digesters, etc. Man-made structures that generally have, contain, or provide functions for human habitation are called buildings. Depending on the properties of the material, different structures are required for storage tanks
Depending on the properties of the material, different types of structures are required for storage tanks. What is the source?
According to the design fire protection codes for petrochemical enterprises: the distance between oil-containing wastewater tanks and storage tanks should be 15~25 meters
Code for Building Design 4.2 provides a detailed description
Can the distance between underground storage tanks and buildings be reduced by half? How should the pipelines in underground storage areas be arranged? And if pumps are used, how should they be positioned?
Reply to 6# dailonglu7: The distance between the underground tank and the building can be reduced by half under certain conditions – this is only possible when the volume of a single tank is 50 cubic meters or less, and the total volume is 200 cubic meters or less.