Hi All,
I’m making plans to relocate my fuel oil boiler within my own house. I’m wondering how close I can put my 275gal fuel oil tank to my 141,00btu Weil McClain boiler.
Can it be right next to it? Would I have to build a rated wall between them?
I don’t have ready access to IRC/NFPA codebook. Any thoughts and experiences appreciated!
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go here and ask your question
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BigBill,
I did post on the Wall as you suggested. Thanks.
So far, I've gotten responses between 5'-10', less with a rated wall between. no definitive anser yet, though. I'll post back here if I get an authoritative answer.
I BELIVE it only needs to be a couple feet away, and doesn' tneed any protection
It takes studs to build a house
I BELIVE it only needs to be a couple feet away
I believe you best pay attention in school or you'll end up speeling like some of the maroons on BT.
Joe H
pretty well documented list of that what are considered some of the brightest minds in history... couldn't spell.... those that point out misspelled words...usually aren't on that list...
p
He's 14, he needs to stick with it. Being able to spell won't hurt him, there's no shortage of those who can't.
Joe H
outdoors with it's own containment pit...
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming
WOW!!! What a Ride!
Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
"outdoors with it's own containment pit..."
I would worry too much about the cold geling the oil. Negative temps are routine in my neck of the woods...which is the last time you want to worry about your fuel supply.
that is where fuel oil and diesel is to kept/stored...
the rest is yur problem...
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WOW!!! What a Ride!Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
I'm not quite sure where you live, but in upstate NY, indoor tanks are commonplace.
Is "outdoor-only" the code in your neck of the woods?
Mtns of Colorado..
for diesel and fuel oil it is and varies from county to county......
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->
WOW!!! What a Ride!Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
"...varies from county to county..."
Always amusing to see such variations in basic code requirements. You'd think the laws of physics (vapour and flash points of home heating oil/diesel) varied county to county. ;)
it's leak/spill containment they're after...
that's why the containment pit...
spill fuel indoors and you can find that the building stands a chance of being razed...
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->
WOW!!! What a Ride!Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
The inspector in my town in CT says 60" from source of ignition, if closer due to hardship, then 5/8firestop wall
Thanks. That does sound somewhat similar to other things I've heard...