The spacing issue between multiple groups of tank areas
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What is the fire separation distance between storage tanks for Class A and Class B flammable liquids? Should it be in accordance with Note 5 of Article 4.2.1 of the Building Code, or is it sufficient to leave a 7-m fire access lane as specified in the Chemical Industry Code? Also, can underground tank areas be arranged in groups? What should the fire separation distance be if it is possible to have one?
Brief explanation: First, it is necessary to establish the standards for project execution; the same project cannot follow inconsistent standards at the same time. There are many differences between construction regulations and petrochemical industry regulations. The concepts of tank groups and tank areas are also different. Buried storage tanks do not have the concept of grouping, while ground storage tanks are grouped in order to establish fire dikes.