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NFPA 30 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

Scope
This code shall apply to the storage, handling, and use of flammable and combustible liquids, including waste liquids, as herein defined and classified.

This code shall not apply to the following:

1. Any liquid that has a melting point equal to or greater than 37.8°C (100°F) or that does not meet the criteria for fluidity given in the definition for liquid in Section 1.7
2. Any liquefied gas or cryogenic liquid as defined in Chapter 3
3. Any liquid that does not have a flash point, but which is capable of burning under certain conditions; such liquids include certain halogenated hydrocarbons and certain mixtures of flammable or combustible liquids and halogenated hydrocarbons
4. Any aerosol product
5. Any mist, spray, or foam

This code shall also not apply to the following:

1. Transportation of flammable and combustible liquids as governed by the U.S. Department of Transportation
2. Storage, handling, and use of fuel oil tanks and containers connected with oil-burning equipment

Purpose
The Purpose of this code shall be to provide reasonable requirements for the safe storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids.

Referenced Publications
The documents or portions thereof listed in this chapter are referenced within this code and shall be considered part of the requirements of this document.

• NFPA Publications. National Fire Protection Association,
• NFPA 11, Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High-Expansion Foam, 2002 edition.
• NFPA 11A, Standard for Medium- and High-Expansion Foam Systems, 1999 edition.
• NFPA 12, Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems, 2000 edition.
• NFPA12A, Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems, 1997 edition.
• NFPA13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2002 edition.
• NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, 2003 edition.
• NFPA 15, Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection, 2001 edition.
• NFPA 16, Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems, 2003 edition.
• NFPA 17, Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems, 2002 edition.
• NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, 2002 edition.
• NFPA 30A, Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages, 2003 edition.
• NFPA 31, Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment, 2001 edition.
• NFPA 32, Standard for Drycleaning Plants, 2000 edition.
• NFPA 33, Standard for Spray Application Using Flammable or Combustible Materials, 2003 edition.
• NFPA 34, Standard for Dipping and Coating Processes Using Flammable or Combustible Liquids, 2003 edition.
• NFPA 35, Standard for the Manufacture of Organic Coatings, 1999 edition.
• NFPA 36, Standard for Solvent Extraction Plants, 2001 edition.
• NFPA 37, Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines, 2002 edition.
• NFPA45, Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals, 2000 edition.
• NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, 2001 edition.
• NFPA 59A, Standard for the Production, Storage, and Handling of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), 2001 edition.
• NFPA 69, Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems, 2002 edition.
• NFPA 70, National Electrical Code®, 2002 edition.
• NFPA80, Standard for Fire Doors and FireWindows, 1999 edition.
• NFPA 85, Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code, 2001 edition.
• NFPA90A, Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems, 2002 edition.
• NFPA 91, Standard for Exhaust Systems for Air Conveying of Vapors, Gases, Mists, and Noncombustible Particulate Solids, 1999 edition.
• NFPA 99, Standard for Health Care Facilities, 2002 edition.
• NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code®, 2003 edition.
• NFPA 220, Standard on Types of Building Construction, 1999 edition.
• NFPA 221, Standard for Fire Walls and Fire Barrier Walls, 2000 edition.
• NFPA 230, Standard for the Fire Protection of Storage, 2003 edition.
• NFPA251, Standard Methods of Tests of Fire Endurance of Building Construction and Materials, 1999 edition.
• NFPA 303, Fire Protection Standard for Marinas and Boatyards, 2000 edition.
• NFPA 307, Standard for the Construction and Fire Protection of Marine Terminals, Piers, and Wharves, 2000 edition.
• NFPA 505, Fire Safety Standard for Powered Industrial Trucks IncludingType Designations,Areas of Use, Conversions, Maintenance, and Operation, 2002 edition.
• NFPA 704, Standard System for the Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response, 2001 edition.

API Publications. American Petroleum Institute

• API Specification 12B, Bolted Tanks for Storage of Production Liquids, 14th edition, 1995.
• API Specification 12D, Field Welded Tanks for Storage of Production Liquids, 10th edition, 1994.
• API Specification 12F, ShopWelded Tanks for Storage of Production Liquids, 11th edition, 1994.
• API 620, Recommended Rules for the Design and Construction of Large, Welded, Low-Pressure Storage Tanks, 9th edition, 1999.
• API Standard 650, Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Storage, 10th edition, 1998.
• API Standard 2000, Venting Atmospheric and Low-Pressure Storage Tanks, 5th edition, 1998.

ASME Publications. American Society of Mechanical Engineers

• ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
• ASME B31, Code for Pressure Piping, 1998.
• ASME Code for Unfired Pressure Vessels, 1998.

ASTM Publications. American Society for Testing and Materials

• ASTM A 395, Ferritic Ductile Iron Pressure-Retaining Castings for Use at Elevated Temperatures, 1999.
• ASTM D 5, Standard Test Method for Penetration of Bituminous Materials, 1997.
• ASTM D 56, Standard Method of Test for Flash Point by the Tag Closed Cup Tester, 1998.
• ASTM D 86, Standard Method of Test for Distillation of Petroleum Products, 2000.
• ASTM D 92, Standard Test Method for Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland Open Cup, 1998.
• ASTM D 93, Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by the Pensky-Martens Closed Tester, 1999.
• ASTM D 323, Standard Method of Test for Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products (Reid Method), 1999.
• ASTM D 3278, Standard Method of Tests for Flash Point of Liquids by Setaflash Closed Tester, 1996.
• ASTM D 3828, Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by Small Scale Closed Tester, 1998.
• ASTM F 852, Standard for Portable Gasoline Containers for Consumer Use, 1999.
• ASTM F 976, Standard for Portable Kerosene Containers for Consumer Use, 1999.

ATA Publication. American Trucking Association Traffic Department,

• National Motor Freight Classification.

FMRC Publications. Factory Mutual Research Corporation

• FMRC Class 6083, Examination Program for Fusible Closures for Steel Drums.

NRFC Publication. National Railroad Freight Committee,

• Uniform Freight Classification.

UL Publications. Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

• UL58, Standard for Steel Underground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids, 1996.
• UL80, Standard for Steel Inside Tanks for Oil Burner Fuel, 1996.
• UL 142, Standard for Steel Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids, 1993.
• UL 971, Standard for Nonmetallic Underground Piping for Flammable Liquids, 1995.
• ANSI/UL 1313, Nonmetallic Safety Cans for Petroleum Products, 1993.
• UL 1316, Standard for Glass-Fiber Reinforced Plastic Underground Storage Tanks for Petroleum Products, Alcohols, and Alcohol-Gasoline Mixtures, 1994.
• UL 1746, Standard for External Corrosion Protection Systems for Steel Underground Storage Tanks, Part I, 1993.
• UL 2080, Standard for Fire Resistant Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids, 2000.
• UL 2085, Standard for Protected Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids, 1997.
• UL 2208, Standard for Solvent Distillation Units, 1996.
• UL 2245, Standard for Below-Grade Vaults for Flammable Liquid Storage Tanks, 1999.
• UL2368, Standard for Fire Exposure Testing of Intermediate Bulk Containers for Flammable and Combustible Liquids, 2001.

UN Publication. United Nations, Headquarters

• Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, 9th revised edition, 1995.

U.S. Government Publications. U.S. Government Printing Office

• Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 154, 155 and 156.
• Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 30, 32, 35, and 39.
• Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, "Transportation."
• Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 173, Appendix H.