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[PYG]

Hi, I have a double walled diesel storage tank of 3000 gal capacity. Is there any requirement by code in terms of the requirement of foam system is a particular storage volume is exceeded? Please advise. 

[ankur2061]

Hi,

 

Foam extinguishment is required generally for fires classified as "Class B" fires and the chemicals involved in a "Class B" fire. Refer the link below for firefighting foam system design guidelines:

 

https://www.cheresou...d-calculations/

 

Regards,

Ankur

[PYG]

Hi ankur, 

 

Thanks for the link. It has very good information.