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Fire Protection

Samples of our pre-built tanks

Our Inventory Of Underground Fire Protection Tanks

Quote
Diameter
Nominal Capacity (GAL)
Actual Capacity (GAL)
ST. Wall Length
Overall Length
Estimated Weight (LBS)
Strap Quantity
Line Drawing
5-ft
5000
5145
34'-0"
35'-9"
1674
4
PDF
6-ft
5000
5055
22'-8"
25'-0"
1555
4
PDF
6-ft
10000
10149
46' 9"
49' 1"
2926
6
8-ft
5000
5132
12'-0"
14'-9"
1870
2
PDF
8-ft
10000
10396
26'-0"
28'-9"
3570
4
8-ft
15000
14908
38'-0"
40'-9"
5103
6
8-ft
20000
20173
52'-0"
54'-9"
6879
6
10 FT
10000
10612
16'-0"
19'-9"
3295
4
10 FT
15000
15312
24'-0"
27'-9"
4519
6
10 FT
20000
20012
32'-0"
35'-9"
5744
6
10 FT
25000
25887
42'-0"
45'-9"
7275
8
10 FT
30000
30587
50'-0"
53'-9"
8593
10
10 FT
35000
35288
58'-0"
61'-9"
9818
10
10 FT
40000
39988
66'-0"
69'-9"
11043
12
12-ft
10000
10543
10'-0"
14'-7"
4198
4
12-ft
15000
15600
16'-0"
20'-7"
5675
6
12-ft
20000
20666
22'-0"
26'-7"
7152
6
12-ft
25000
25733
28'-0"
32'-7"
8780
8
12-ft
30000
30800
34'-0"
38' 7''
10257
10
12-ft
35000
35022
39' 0''
43' 7''
11583
10
12-ft
40000
40089
45' 0''
49' 7''
13211
12
12-ft
45000
45156
51' 0''
55' 7''
14688
14
12-ft
50000
50223
57' 0''
61' 7''
16316
16-18

Fire protection tanks are a necessity for some states. California is one such state. Fire protection tanks are great for rural and semi-rural areas that do not have hydrants.

If you have never experienced a wildfire you can’t imagine the fear it causes or the devastation that it incurs. The devastation that wildfires create is extremely costly.

With every passing year the fire season seems to become longer. If it continues to go this way it will be all year long.

In 2015, wildfires ravaged the west coast. The Valley Fire that hit Northern California was brutal when it came to loss of life and property. The fire cost roughly 1.5 billion dollars.

Two years later in 2017 the wildfires in California cost $18.0 billion for the fire season. On top of the financial cost there were homes and lives lost during the fire season.

The 2019 fire season saw 7,860 fires that burned about 259,823 acres. The cost was less than previous years at 163 million dollars.

The estimated cost of the 2021 fire season was 70 to 90 billion dollars.

As you can see the wildfires are not only costly financially but also destructive to land and buildings. Not to mention the lives lost.

That is why fire protection tanks are so vital to states like California, Oregon, and other western states. There have been times the wildfires have spread into Utah as well.

California has a law that requires all new businesses have a fire prevention plan that includes fire protection tanks. Even businesses inside the city limits must have a fire protection tank as a source of standby water. The fire prevention plan should include the following:

  • Fire protection tanks
  • The grounds should be maintained by keeping debris picked up
  • Use controlled burns to keep the dead vegetation to a minimum
  • Do not store flammable liquids or chemicals close to buildings
  • Have interior and exterior sprinkler systems
  • Plan an escape route and practice it monthly with drills
  • Regular checks on the fire protection tank to make sure that it is full and not leaking

The fire prevention plan along with fire protection tanks can save you from a total loss. It can also prevent loss of life during a wildfire.

A fire prevention tank and fire prevention plan can help keep your insurance premium lower. You can check with your local fire department on what the requirements are for a fire protection tank.

Which fire protection tanks

Which fire protection tanks are right for you? That depends on a few factors. Those factors include:
  • The number of acres
  • How many buildings
  • Are there any fire hydrants nearby

So, should you get above or in ground fire protection tanks? That differs on how much land space you have and how it is being utilized. A 50,000 gallon tank will use a 25 feet wide plot of land and be as high as 24 feet. On the other hand an underground tank leaves the land space for other things. Things like buildings or crops can use that space.

Fiberglass Tank Solutions make the best fire protection tanks for both above and in ground. The tanks are totally airtight. They adhere to all the standards including the NFPA standards. They are made to order under strict guidelines.

Their tanks can be used for the following applications:

  • Break Tanks
    • Above ground and Underground Fire Protection Tanks
    • NFPA 25 Fire Pump Test Pits
    • Emergency Storage
    • Rural Water Areas
    • Fire District Reserve Tanks

The benefits of Fiberglass Tank

Fiberglass is an excellent textile for fire prevention tanks. The benefits of Fiberglass Tank Solutions include:

  • The fiberglass is a weather-resistant, material that does not weigh much.
  • You can join multiple tanks to attain the amount of water you need.
  • These fiberglass tanks are flexible and can be customized with fittings like fittings, valves, and more.
  • Fiberglass tanks are one piece making them airtight.

Where is fiberglass tanks employed? Two places as examples are Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC and Fire Suppression tank in Seminole, OK. Both of these places using the fiberglass tanks have backup water supply for fire prevention to help aid the public water supply should there be a large fire.

Where can you purchase fiberglass fire protection tanks?

Where can you purchase fiberglass fire protection tanks? National Storage Tanks is a trusted dealer of Fiberglass Tank Solutions fire protection tanks.

National Storage Tanks has a knowledgeable staff that can help with you with your fire protection tank size and number of tanks. NST will also install the tanks. You will have peace of mind knowing that your tanks have the proper fittings and were installed correctly.

NST has sizes from 15,000 gallons to 50,000 gallons. For larger size tanks we will be happy to give you a quote for tanks up to 650,000 gallons if you need that large of a fire prevention tank.

When you order your tank, tell us how it will be used and what accessories you want on it. We will make it with those accessories for you. Check with your local fire department on what accessories for fire protection are needed and what size. Then

Remember your fire prevention plan should have a fire protection tank in the plan. It may be you total water supply for fire prevention or a backup to the municipal water supply.

If you would like a quote or have questions, contact us. Our staff will answer your questions and help you get the right choice for you.