Is this a classified area?

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u791262

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flammable liquids have a flashpoint below 37.8°C (100°F). Combustible liquids have a flashpoint at or above 37.8°C (100°F) and below 93.3°C (200°F).
 

oldsparky52

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I was only required to install x-proof seals on diesel installations when a gasoline classification affected it. I did hear that the state of PA requires seals for diesel installations per the Fire Marshal.
 

u791262

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It should be the Area Classification together with the appropriate code article/section in Chapter 5 that would dictate the use of conduit seals in my opinion.
 

paulengr

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I was only required to install x-proof seals on diesel installations when a gasoline classification affected it. I did hear that the state of PA requires seals for diesel installations per the Fire Marshal.

Diesel does not create fumes that you have to worry about. Throw a match in a bucket of gasoline and it ignites. Do the same in diesel and it extinguishes the match. Until you spray diesel into a mist, you can’t ignite it easily. And it’s a “wet” hydrocarbon...no static buildup.
 

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Out of curiosity, I did what I would have normally done if I had been the PE in Responsible Charge of the project; I downloaded the manufacturer's owner's manual. It has the basis for answering the first question I asked in Post #10.

BTW the third clue in the photo is the vent. The clue outside the photo is the OP's location, assuming that is where the tank will be installed.
 

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Generic specs or general ignorance can cause a vent to be installed in a certain way, so I'm not sure what "clue" you are referring to (especially when the vent cap is not visible in the picture).
Really? There's a sign right next to it. (You may need to expand the photo)
 

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Sorry, I was watching a YouTube video. I may watch another but what would you like me to share?
 

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Well - why would it release? Consider it in the context of the installation's location. (Rancho Cucamonga, California)
 
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