FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS

Container and Portable Tank Storage - Container Design, Construction, and Capacity

Only approved containers and portable tanks may be used to store flammable and combustible liquids. Metal containers and portable tanks meeting the requirements of the Department of Transportation (DOT) (49 CFR 178) are acceptable when containing products authorized by the DOT (49 CFR 173).

The latest version of NFPA 30, "Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code", indicates that certain petroleum products may be safely stored within plastic containers if the terms and conditions of the following specifications are met:

ANSI/ASTM D–3435–80, "Plastic containers for Petroleum Products"

ASTM F–852–86, "Standard for Portable Gasoline Containers for Consumer Use"

ASTM F–976–86, "Standard for Portable Kerosine Containers for Consumer Use"

ANSI/UL 1313–83, "Nonmetallic Safety Cans for Petroleum Products".

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