Oil tank distance from burner

Bob Gagnon plumbing and heating

What is the minimum distance in Massachusetts that we can put a boiler next to an oil tank?

Thanks, Bob Gagnon

tim_20

CNR 4.00

Reading in the cmr 4.00 book it states unenclosed tanks min. 5 feet from any fire or flame either in or  external to any fuel burning appliance.. this is for larger than 10 gallons  hope this helps.  firedragon ent. has some good books on the code in ma.     Tim

Robert O'Connor_12

is it.....

Is this a residential application?

Not sure about Mass.,but in NJ a residential tank has to be at least 5' ft away from any fire or flame either within or external to any fuel-burning appliance (06 IRC M2201.2.1). If Mass. is using the International Codes you may want to refer to the IFC (International Fire Code) Chapter 6 and 34.



Robert O'Connor/NJ

Bob Gagnon plumbing and heating

Thanks

for the quick reply, it is a residential application.



Thanks again, Bob Gagnon

Charlie from wmass

ten feet

is what I was told but I need to find it in writing.

billtwocase

5 feet

anything less, you can build a fire wall

Charlie from wmass

Thanks Bill

I am glad I am not 21 anymore, was it 10 feet years ago or was my chain being yanked back then?

billtwocase

distance

As long as I can remember Charlie, it was always 5 feet away. I have gotten a lot closer by building a fire wall.