Oil tank - distance from 'fire rated' metal motorbike garage

[Rmgcook12]

Hi

I am looking to install a metal motorbike garage and the best location for me would be near my oil tank. However I can't seem to confirm what separation distance is required between my oil tank and a fire rated motorbike garage.

The garage in question is below, which states:

Fire Rating:
To conform to National Building Regulations and restrictions on mobile and holiday home parks the panels used on all Trimetals buildings have been approved to:


'Class O' Fire rating in accordance with tests carried out to BS476: Part 6 (Fire Propagation)
'Class1' Rating part 7 (Surface Spread of Flames). A certificate of fire conformity is supplied with each product.


http://www.gardensite.co.uk/Trimetals_Titan_Pent_940_9ft_x_4ft_Motorcycle_Garage.htm

Many thanks
Robin

 

[roguetrader]

Haven't got the manuals to hand but think its 760mm.
I've seen a lot worse close to oil tanks, I wouldn't worry too much about being exact with it, as long as you can get round the tank.

 

[Rmgcook12]

Thanks for your reply. I know if you have a fire barrier then the distance can be reduced to 100mm - but I wasn't sure whether the same applied to a fire rated building. I have emailed oftec to confirm - I know it's unlikely but I don't fancy laying the base and bolting down the bike garage in this are only to be asked to remove it at some point!