UFC 3-600-01
17 April 2003
with change 16 January 2004
NFPA 303, Fire Protection Standard for Marinas and Boatyards
MIL-HDBK-1025/1, Piers and Wharves.
\ UFC 4-150-02, Dockside Utilities for Ship Service /3/
UFC 4-151-10, Waterfront Construction
\ UFC 4-21310-01, Graving Drydocks /3/
MIL-HDBK-1029/3, Drydocking Facilities Characteristics.
6-13
PETROLEUM FUEL FACILITIES. Petroleum fuel facilities must
comply with MIL-HDBK-1022A, Petroleum Fuel Facilities.
6-13.1
Aboveground Vertical Tanks. Construction, separation and
diking requirements for above ground vertical tanks storing flammable or
combustible liquids are contained in MIL-HDBK-1022A.
6-13.2
Aboveground Vertical Tanks for Flammable Liquids.
Aboveground vertical tanks storing Class I flammable liquids must be equipped
with internal full contact, aluminum honeycomb floating pans. Only aluminum
pans providing closed cells and full fuel contact will be permitted in new
construction. Foam fire extinguishing systems are not required where internal
honeycomb floating pans are installed.
6-13.3
Aboveground Vertical Tanks for Combustible Liquids.
Aboveground vertical tanks storing mission critical Class II combustible liquids
(i.e., JP-5, JP-8, and diesel fuel used for shipboard fueling) must be equipped
with internal honeycomb floating pans constructed of aluminum. Only aluminum
pans providing closed cells and full fuel contact will be permitted in new
construction. Foam fire extinguishing systems are not required where internal
honeycomb floating pans are installed. Tanks containing other Class II or Class
III combustible liquids do not require internal honeycomb pans or foam
extinguishing systems.
6-13.4
Fuel Transfer Facilities. Fuel transfer facilities include truck, rail,
car and marine transport vessels. Fire protection for these facilities must be in
accordance with MIL-HDBK-1022A.
6-13.5
Aircraft Direct Fueling. Fire protection for these facilities must be
in accordance with MIL-HDBK-1022A.
6-14
HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS. Any combustible liquids under pressure
must be treated as a flammable liquid.
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