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Fire Protection System Truck Loading Unloading System
Fire Protection System Truck Loading Unloading System
FIGURE 19
Foam Type
Minimum Application
Rate
gpm/ft2
[(L/min.)/m2]
Minimum
Discharge Time
(min.)
Product Being
Loaded
Protein
Fluoroprotein
0.16
(6.5)
15
Hydrocarbons
0.10*
(4.1)
15
Hydrocarbons
Consult
Buckeye Engineering Department
for recommendations on
specific products
15
Flammable and
combustible
liquids requiring
alcohol resistant
foam
* If a fuel depth of more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) can accumulate within the protected area, the application rate shall be
increased to 0.16 gpm/ft2 [(6.5 L/min.)/m2]
HAZARD
WIDTH
HAZARD LENGTH
DRAIN OR CURB SURROUNDING
LOADING FACILITY
PREVAILING
WIND
AUTOMATIC
OSCILLATING
MONITORS