UFC 3-600-01
17 April 2003
with change 16 January 2004
Table 3-1
Atmospheric POL Tank Cooling Water
TANK DIAMETER
FIRE FLOW RATE
FEET
METERS
GPM
L/MIN
0 - 64
0-19
500
1900
65 - 119
20 - 35
750
2840
120 - 154
36 - 46
1,000
3,785
155 - 199
47 - 61
1,250
4,740
200 or greater
61 or greater
1,500
5,680
Minimum duration: 240 minutes.
Note: Provide an additional 1,900 L/min (500 gpm) for each exposed tank,
pressure vessel or handling facility within 15.3 m (50 ft) or one tank diameter,
whichever is greater, of the largest tank under consideration. The maximum
water supply for storage tanks must not exceed 9,465 L/m (2,500 gpm).
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
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