Illinois Administrative Code
Title 41 - FIRE PROTECTION
Part 160 - STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION, SALE AND USE OF GASOLINE AND VOLATILE OILS: RULES AND REGULATIONS\ RELATING TO GENERAL STORAGE
Section 160.40 - Location of Tanks - Distance Between Aboveground Tanks
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 12, March 22, 2024
a) The minimum distance from tanks to adjacent tanks shall be as follows:
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Tank Capacity (Gallons) |
Minimum Distance (Feet) |
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24,000 or less................................................. |
5 |
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24,001 to 48,000............................................ |
10 |
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48,001 to 75,000............................................ |
13 |
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75,001 to 100,000.......................................... |
15 |
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Over 100,000................................................. |
One Tank Diameter |
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b) If tanks are of different capacities, the capacity of the larger tank shall govern its distance to adjacent tanks.
c) Existing tanks of under 24,000 gallons shall maintain a minimum distance of at least 3 feet.
