Fuel Tanks Near Radio Tower

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I am installing an aboveground fuel tank within 10' of an existing 160' radio tower. Should the tank grounds be bonded to the existing tower ground system? Is there a Code that addresses this?
 
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I am installing an aboveground fuel tank within 10' of an existing 160' radio tower. Should the tank grounds be bonded to the existing tower ground system? Is there a Code that addresses this?
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"Yes" and "Standard, not a code" Following the Standards, use the NEC.

NFPA 780 (2008) Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems

Chapter 7
Protection for Structures Containing Flammable Vapors, Flammable Gasses, or Liquids That Give Off Flammable Vapors

7.4.1 Aboveground Tanks at Atmospheric Pressure Containing Flammable Vapors or Liquids That Give Off Flammable Vapors

7.4.1.4 Grounding Tanks

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Jack Painter
Virginia Beach VA
 
You are trying to control lightning to earth, the tanks I've hooked up all have manufactures details on grounding them, check yours.

A radio tower is asking for lightning to strike it, and your tank is close, I would say yes to a common grounding system no matter what.
 
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