Does the Illinois OSFM allow installation in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard #30 for flammable or combustible liquid storage tanks?
A. No. The OSFM has not adopted NFPA Standard #30 for AST installations in Illinois. Although the applicable Illinois Administrative Code sections do reference specific sections of NFPA #30 (e.g., for certain definitions and venting requirements) the rules do not adopt the NFPA standard in its entirety. AST installations that are designed in accordance with nationally recognized model codes, including NFPA #30, may not comply with Illinois’ code. (A common mistake made by designers and installers is to space ASTs too close to each other or too close to adjacent property lines and buildings because NFPA #30 has less stringent distance separation requirements that the code adopted and enforced by the OSFM).
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