oil tank codes

KMD

How close can an oil tank in the basement be from an appliance or sump pump? How far are most oil delivery trucks hose to fill a tank? I am going to have a new tank installed in my basement to replace the burried tank, the closest place to put the tank is about 3' from the electrical service panel and 2' from the sump pump.

lchmb

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I would check with your local inspector. A code set's a minimum but a town or state has the right to raise the standard. I do believe you will be to close to your electrical panel though.

Firedragon_4

Although lchmb is correct the

codes (NFPA31 and CMR4) state you must be 3' froma service panel, valve, etc.

But, what's unclear and fuzzy logic is how it's measured, from the edge to edge or edge to center. I've heard both ways from 'the inpsectors'.

Follow lchmb's advice call the inspector first, BTW, that's the electrical inspector.

Unknown

I was told

2 feet from the nearest edge of the panel box . But it was the plumbing inspector .....

Firedragon_4

C'mon Ron,

that's like asking a Chevy mechanic how your Ford is running (lol).

Chuck_7

I need to get the current NFPA 31

Is it still 5' from a burner?
I do not see a minimum distance from panelboards (or sump pumps) except do not put anything for 3' directly in front of a panelboard (an electric code requirement).

Firedragon_4

The five foot rule

is from a tank to any heat source, internal or external. The 3' rule is for everything else, gas meters, electric panels, water pipe shutoffs and meters, etc.

You can get NFPA31-2001 and NFPA211 for chimneys here:
http://www.nfpa.org/index.asp?cookie_test=1

jim lockard

fuse box

The practical side is this= Access and working space shall be provided and maintained around all electrical equipment.
If providing less then sufficient working space is a burden then perhaps you need to rethink your basement layout. Best Wishes J.Lockard