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Hello from the New Guy
I am looking for some info on your NEC Article 514
Part of my project involves running a supply pipe from a Diesel fuel tank to a Diesel generator. I am planning on running power down to the Diesel fuel pump via ridgid conduit along side the fuel line.
Now with the following info my assumption is that I do not have to do anything "Special" as far as the wiring goes.
Am I correct?
Article 514 - Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities
NEC Article 514.3 (A) Unclassified Locations
Where the authority having jurisdiction can satisfactorily determine that flammable liquids having a flash point below 38?C (100?F) will not be handled, the location need not be classified. Gasoline has a flashpoint lower than this limit, so its presence prohibits the area from being declassified.
I then googled the flash point of Diesel and came up with
I am looking for some info on your NEC Article 514
Part of my project involves running a supply pipe from a Diesel fuel tank to a Diesel generator. I am planning on running power down to the Diesel fuel pump via ridgid conduit along side the fuel line.
Now with the following info my assumption is that I do not have to do anything "Special" as far as the wiring goes.
Am I correct?
Article 514 - Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities
NEC Article 514.3 (A) Unclassified Locations
Where the authority having jurisdiction can satisfactorily determine that flammable liquids having a flash point below 38?C (100?F) will not be handled, the location need not be classified. Gasoline has a flashpoint lower than this limit, so its presence prohibits the area from being declassified.
I then googled the flash point of Diesel and came up with
| Fuel | Flash point | Autoignition temperature |
| Diesel | >62 ?C (144 ?F) | 210 ?C (410 ?F) |
| | | Thanks ahead of time from a Canadian NEWBIE!:bye: |
