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Bob Gagnon plumbing and heating
Bob Gagnon plumbing and heating Member Posts: 1,361
in THE MAIN WALL
What is the minimum distance in Massachusetts that we can put a boiler next to an oil tank?

Thanks, Bob Gagnon
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  • tim_20
    tim_20 Member Posts: 41
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    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
    Robert O'Connor_12 Member Posts: 728
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    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
    Bob Gagnon plumbing and heating Member Posts: 1,361
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    Thanks

    for the quick reply, it is a residential application.



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  • Charlie from wmass
    Charlie from wmass Member Posts: 4,322
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    ten feet

    is what I was told but I need to find it in writing.
    Cost is what you spend , value is what you get.

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  • billtwocase
    billtwocase Member Posts: 2,385
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    5 feet

    anything less, you can build a fire wall
  • Charlie from wmass
    Charlie from wmass Member Posts: 4,322
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    Thanks Bill

    I am glad I am not 21 anymore, was it 10 feet years ago or was my chain being yanked back then?
    Cost is what you spend , value is what you get.

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  • billtwocase
    billtwocase Member Posts: 2,385
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    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. 
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