UFC 3-600-01
26 September 2006
Table 3-2 Pressurized POL Tank Cooling Water
TANK GROUP SIZE
FIRE FLOW RATE
L/MIN (GPM)
Single tank less than 113,550 L (30,000
950 (250)
gallon) capacity.
Single tank more than 113,550 L (30,000
1900 (500)
gallon) capacity.
2 to 6 tanks, one or more tanks greater than
1900 (500)
113,550 L (30,000 gallon) capacity.
2 to 6 tanks, each greater than 113,550 L
3795 (1,000)
(30,000 gallon) capacity.
7 or more tanks, each tank less than
3785 (1,000)
113,550 L (30,000 gallon) capacity.
7 or more tanks, one or more tanks greater
5680 (1,500)
than 113,550 L (30,000 gallon) capacity.
Minimum duration: 240 minutes
3-2.3
Aircraft Parking and Refueling Facilities.
A minimum fire flow rate of 3,785 L/min (1,000 gpm) for a 2-hour duration is to be
provided for all such facilities.
3-2.4
Yard and Outdoor Storage.
Yard and outdoor storage must be protected in accordance with NFPA 80A,
Protection of Buildings from Exterior Fire Exposures, NFPA 13, and FM Global
Data Sheet 1-20, Protection Against Exterior Fire Exposure. Aisle widths and
separation distances must be maintained to limit the exposure to nearby
buildings and to facilitate manual fire fighting operations.
3-2.5
Vehicle Parking Areas.
A minimum fire flow rate of 1900 L/m (500 gpm) for a 2-hour duration must be
provided for all such facilities.
3-3
WATER SUPPLY PRESSURE REQUIREMENTS
3-3.1
Pressure Required.
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