(A) The minimum distance from individual tanks to line of adjoining property which is or may be built upon shall not be less than the following:
Tank Capacity (Gallons) |
Minimum Distance (Feet) |
Tank Capacity (Gallons) |
Minimum Distance (Feet) |
2,000 or less | 10 |
6,000 or less | 20 |
21,000 or less | 25 |
31,000 or less | 30 |
45,000 or less | 40 |
64,000 or less | 50 |
80,000 or less | 60 |
128,000 or less | 75 |
200,000 or less | 85 |
266,000 or less | 100 |
400,000 or less | 150 |
666,000 or less | 250 |
1,333,000 or less | 300 |
2,666,000 or less | 350 |
(B) In case of tanks for the storage of crude petroleum, the foregoing minimum distance shall be doubled.
(C) These distances shall apply also to other buildings on the property except those necessarily connected with the installations (such as oil warehouse, pump house and garage).
(D) Location of tanks with reference to rail road tracks over which passenger trains are moved shall conform to the regulations of the Bureau of Explosives of the Association of American Railroads (formerly American Railroad Association) 30 Vesey Street, New York City.
(E) When general oil storage is maintained in connection with a filling station, the distance from general storage tanks to filling station buildings, tanks and equipment shall be the same as that required to property lines.
(1980 Code, § 27.014) Penalty, see § 98.999