FPN: Rules that are followed by a reference in brackets contain text that has been extracted from NFPA 30-2008, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code. Only editorial changes were made to the extracted text to make it consis- tent with this Code.
tank vehicle and are stored or blended in bulk for the pur- pose of distributing such liquids by tank vessel, pipeline, tank car, tank vehicle, portable tank, or container. [30:3.3.32.1]
FPN: For further information, see NFPA 30-2008, Flam- mable and Combustible Liquids Code.
515.3 Class I Locations. Table 515.3 shall be applied where Class I liquids are stored, handled, or dispensed and shall be used to delineate and classify bulk storage plants. The class location shall not extend beyond a floor, wall, roof, or other solid partition that has no communicating
515.1 Scope. This article covers a property or portion of a openings. [30:8.1, 8.2.2]
property where flammable liquids are received by tank ves- sel, pipelines, tank car, or tank vehicle and are stored or blended in bulk for the purpose of distributing such liquids by tank vessel, pipeline, tank car, tank vehicle, portable tank, or container.
515.2 Definition.
Bulk Plant or Terminal. That portion of a property where liquids are received by tank vessel, pipelines, tank car, or
FPN No. 1: The area classifications listed in Table 515.3 are based on the premise that the installation meets the applicable requirements of NFPA 30-2008, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, Chapter 5, in all respects. Should this not be the case, the authority having jurisdic- tion has the authority to classify the extent of the classified space.
FPN No. 2: See 555.21 for gasoline dispensing stations in marinas and boatyards.
Table 5153 Electrical Area Classifications
Location NEC Class I Division
Zone Extent of Classified Area
Indoor equipment installed in accordance with Section 5.3 of NFPA 30 where flammable vapor- air mixtures can exist under normal operation
0 The entire area associated with such equipment
where flammable gases or vapors are present continuously or for long periods of time
1 Area within 1.5 m (5 ft) of any edge of such equipment, extending in all directions
2 Area between 1.5 m and 2.5 m (5 ft and 8 ft)
of any edge of such equipment, extending in all directions; also, space up to 900 mm (3 ft) above floor or grade level within 1.5 m to 7.5 m (5 ft to
25 ft) horizontally from any edge of such equipment 1
Outdoor equipment of the type covered in Section 5.3 of NFPA 30 where flammable vapor- air mixtures may exist under normal operation
0 The entire area associated with such equipment
where flammable gases or vapors are present continuously or for long periods of time
1 Area within 900 mm (3 ft) of any edge of such equipment, extending in all directions
2 Area between 900 mm (3 ft) and 2.5 m (8 ft) of
any edge of such equipment, extending in all directions; also, space up to 900 mm (3 ft) above floor or grade level within 900 mm to 3.0 m