NPFA 30 - Tank Mounted Dispensers Acceptable?

[RVAmeche]

I haven't dealt with a ton of fuel tank systems, but I thought NFPA 30 had restrictions on allowing direct tank mounted dispenser/pump system. System I'm looking at involves two tanks, one diesel and one gasoline, each with a tank mounted dispensing system.

After quickly skimming NFPA, it mentions locating the unit from property lines and buildings but I didn't see anything jump out at me that you can't do it.


Thoughts?

 

[stookeyfpe]

You're not using the correct standard. If the aboveground storage tank installation is for motor vehicle fuel dispensing, the design should be based on NFPA 30A.

 

[RVAmeche]

Sorry, but NFPA 30A appears to be the same - it has requirements for location but I don't see anything about issues with tank-mounted dispensers.

 

[stookeyfpe]

Review Chapter 6. Nothing in the provisions prohibit the installation of a dispenser on top of the AST so long as it meets all of the NFPA 30A Chapter 4 provisions. Note that Section 4.3.6 only allows for openings at the top of the AST.

Section 6.3.4 doesn't require require a remote dispenser or an island - it simply states an island can be used for the protection of the dispenser.