After you have determined the size of fuel tank you need for a diesel fire pump, what are the general requirements for installation? Assuming that you are under under the International Building/Fire Codes, you would go through the following chain of code references: IFC (2021 edition) 5701.2 Nonapplicability. This chapter shall not apply to liquids as otherwise provided in other laws or regulations or chapters of this code, including: ... (4) Storage and use of fuel oil in tanks and containers connected to oil-burning equipment. Such storage and use shall be in accordance with Section 605. For abandonment of fuel oil tanks, this chapter applies.. IFC (2021 edition) 605.1 General. The design, construction, installation, operation, alteration, repair and maintenance of nonportable gas-fired appliances and systems shall comply with the provisions of this section and the International Fuel Gas Code. The design, construction, installation, operation, alter...
The State of Montana is adopting the following standards as of September 30, 2010 : International Building Code, 2009 edition. International Mechanical Code, 2009 edition. International Fuel Gas Code, 2009 edition. NFPA 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2007 edition. NFPA 13R Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height, 2007 edition. NFPA 14 Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, 2007 edition. Visit State of Montana Building Codes Division for additional information for the additional building code modifications made per Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) 24.301.202