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09/08/2025
NFPA 30 Flammable and combustible liquids code
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This standard covers flammable and combustible liquids, except for those which are solid at 100˚ F or higher. It covers all commercial applications including sections on tank storage, bulk plants, and processing plants. Also included are standards for piping, valves, and fittings. It also covers storage cabinets.
Current edition
- NFPA 30-2018 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, 2018 Edition
Incorporation by reference
The following editions have been incorporated by reference (IBR) into the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR):
| IBR approved for | Overview of requirements | IBR approved edition |
|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.178(f)(1) | Employers must ensure the storage and handling of liquid fuels such as gasoline and diesel fuel shall be in accordance with NFPA Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code (NFPA No. 30-1969). | NFPA 30-1969 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code. |
| 29 CFR 1926.152(c)(6) | Employers must ensure that portable tanks, not exceeding 660 gallons, are provided with emergency venting and other devices, as required by chapters III and IV of NFPA 30-1969, The Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code. | NFPA 30-1969 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code. |
| 29 CFR 1926.152(c)(7) | Employers must ensure portable tanks, in excess of 660 gallons, have emergency venting and other devices, as required by chapters II and III of The Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, NFPA 30-1969. | NFPA 30-1969 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code. |
How to purchase
Standards are available for purchase from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), see webstore.ansi.org, and from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), see catalog.nfpa.org.
['Forklifts and Powered Trucks', 'Hazardous Materials Safety - OSHA', 'Enforcement and Audits - OSHA', 'Materials Handling and Storage']
['Flammable Liquids', 'Materials Handling and Storage', 'Enforcement and Audits - OSHA', 'Forklifts and Powered Trucks']
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