Fire Rated Barrier For Oil Tank

A fire rated barrier is required where oil storage tanks of less than 3 500 litres capacity serving single family dwellings are sited within 760mm of a combustible boundary within 1800mm of a combustible wall of a building within 1800mm of an opening in a non combustible.

Fire rated barrier for oil tank. Fire rated panels consist of coated steel sheet with quality mineral wool insulation infill. Wall door window flue etc. 30 60 or 120 minute fire protection barriers for oil lpg and bulk fuel storage. Fire protection is an important consideration for any liquid storage solution when it contains flammable materials such as oil and other fuels.

A minimum separation distance of 100mm is required between the tank and fire rated barrier unless a larger distance is specified by the tank manufacturer. Chm fire barrier kit. Fire barriers for fuel tanks. Fire rated oil tanks have the same function as conventional heating oil tanks however they are integrally fitted with a flame retardant material which acts as a fire barrier.

Barriers come in kit form for ease of erection. Fire rated panels consist of coated steel sheet with quality mineral wool insulation infill. Locally made solution one company has developed its own solution to fire barriers after finding difficulties sourcing a locally made product. Having fire protection tanks can help prevent the solution inside the storage tank from igniting.

Barriers come in kit form for ease of erection. Standard panels 1m square bespoke size panels are available. All of our fire rated oil tanks are bunded.