Fireguard® UL 2085 Protected Aboveground Tanks
Engineered and fabricated in Suwanee, GA by Metal Products Company. Fireguard® double-wall thermally insulated steel storage tanks deliver certified 2-hour 2,000°F pool fire protection, ballistic resistance, and 110% monitorable secondary containment without the weight or cracking issues of concrete-encased tanks.
Fireguard® Engineering & UL 2085 Specifications
Every Fireguard® tank manufactured at our Georgia plant is built and pressure-tested to strict Steel Tank Institute (STI) and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) quality control protocols.
Mission-Critical Applications
- Data Centers & Hospitals: Emergency backup diesel generator sub-base and bulk belly fuel tanks (NFPA 37 & NFPA 110).
- Commercial & Municipal Fleet Fueling: Retail and private fleet dispensing stations requiring minimal property line setbacks (NFPA 30A).
- Aviation & Military Bases: Jet-A, Avgas, and tactical ground support fuel storage with UL 2085 projectile protection.
Need Turnkey Installation?
Through our affiliation with The APEC Group and Geo Petroleum, we coordinate complete fueling system engineering, piping, monitoring electronics, and environmental compliance across Georgia, Texas, and the Southeast.
Call Engineering Sales: (770) 945-8383Frequently Asked Questions: Fireguard® UL 2085 Tanks
How does a Fireguard® UL 2085 tank differ from a standard UL 142 tank?
While a standard UL 142 tank provides certified steel containment for flammable and combustible liquids, a Fireguard® UL 2085 tank adds a 3-inch to 6-inch monolithic layer of lightweight thermal insulation between two steel walls. This limits the internal product temperature rise to an average of less than 260°F during a 2-hour 2,000°F pool fire, and adds certified projectile and vehicle impact protection.
Why choose steel-encased Fireguard® over concrete-encased UL 2085 tanks?
Fireguard® uses proprietary porous lightweight thermal insulation encased inside an outer steel wall rather than heavy concrete. This reduces total shipping and crane weight by up to 50% compared to concrete-encased tanks, eliminates exterior concrete spalling/cracking in freeze-thaw climates, and allows continuous vacuum or electronic monitoring of the interstitial space.
Can Fireguard® tanks be installed closer to buildings and property lines?
Yes. Because Fireguard® meets UL 2085 'Protected Tank' criteria under NFPA 30, NFPA 30A, and the International Fire Code (IFC), local fire marshals and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) permit significantly reduced setback distances from buildings, dispensers, and public ways compared to uninsulated UL 142 tanks.
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