1910.106(f)(3)(i): Separation
Key takeaways
- 1910.106(f)(3)(i) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart H).
- OSHA cited it 2 times in the last 3 years, in 2 inspections, with $16,745 in current penalties.
- Related part: 1910.106(f) Bulk plants (22 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.106(f)(3)(i) ("Separation") is one requirement inside 1910.106 Flammable liquids, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart H). The official text below is copied word for word from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). The numbers, injury cases and training on this page show how OSHA enforces it on real job sites.
Official text
(i) Separation. Tank vehicle and tank car loading or unloading facilities shall be separated from aboveground tanks, warehouses, other plant buildings or nearest line of adjoining property that may be built upon by a distance of 25 feet for Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), and 15 feet for Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint at or above 100 °F (37.8 °C) and Category 4 flammable liquids measured from the nearest position of any fill spout. Buildings for pumps or shelters for personnel may be a part of the facility. 2 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.106.
Export the list: 2 inspections cited 1910.106(f)(3)(i) in the last 3 years, with employer, location, penalty and date.
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.106(f)(3)(i).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.106(f) Bulk plants 22 citations
- 1910.106(f)(6) Sources of ignition 12 citations
- 1910.106(f)(3) Loading and unloading facilities 6 citations
- 1910.106(f)(3)(iii) Valves 1 citations
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.106 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly; data as of 2026-11-05
3-year window. Federal OSHA only; state-plan rules are not counted. Plain-language text is a summary, not legal advice; the official text controls. Black Belt Safety is not part of OSHA or the Department of Labor.