| Standard |
Fire Test Performed |
Pass/Fail Criteria |
Other Requirements2 |
UL 2085
Protected Tank |
2 hour
2000° fire |
Temperature limit:260o avg., 400o max. at any one thermocouple |
Secondary containmentOptional: vehicle impact resistance, ballistics resistance |
SwRI 93-01
Protected Tank |
2 hour
2000° fire |
Temperature limit:260o avg., 400o max. at any one thermocouple |
Vehicle impact resistance, ballistics resistance. Optional: secondary containment |
UL 2080
Fire Resistant Tank |
2 hour
2000° fire |
Temperature limit:800o avg., 1000o max. at any one thermocouple |
Optional: secondary containment, vehicle impact resistance, ballistics resistance |
SwRI 97-04
Fire Resistant Tank |
2 hour
2000° fire |
Primary tank must pass 5 psi air pressure test for one hour. No temperature limits. |
Optional: secondary containment, vehicle impact resistance, ballistics resistance |
UL 142
AbovegroundStorage Tank |
No fire test required |
Tests do not address fire issues |
UL 142 is a construction standard for steel tanks. |
1) Typically, products complying with a given standard would also comply with all the standards listed
below. As an example, protected tanks would generally meet the requirements for both fire resistant and UL 142 tanks.
2) All of the standards require emergency venting of both the primary tank and secondary containment to assure safe
operation of the tank system in the event of a fire. |
